As a salted fish, I was forced to become the teacher of all ages

Elder Niu snorted coldly: "Even if he is dead, how can you be a saint and guide the congregation? I will tell him everything about today's matter when the leader returns. You can do it yourself!"

Wan Chengyan smiled and said: "Master will understand, elder, don't worry. I will take him to that place tomorrow morning..."

Elder Niu said violently: "That place is not allowed to enter unless it is a disciple of my Holy Cult, how can you take him there?"

Wan Teng sighed sweetly: "Is the elder so wary of a dying person?"

Elder Niu hesitated, and then said: "Okay, I'll go with you too!"

182. Come back soon?

It was the third day after Huamanlou left Beijing, the first day of the first lunar month.

Zhengdan is going to hold a court meeting, but this court meeting does not talk about state affairs, it is basically a courteous or ceremonial court meeting, which is a bit like a dinner party in nature.

Officials above the fourth rank will stay in the palace to have a royal banquet after a series of complicated ceremonies, and the officials below the fourth rank will fold money—that is, the cost of the emperor’s dinner party is equivalent to a meal.

I want to emphasize again that the Zhengdan court meeting is extremely complicated, so the old officials have always had a bad impression of this court meeting, and the monarchs and ministers are extremely impatient about it, but this thing is ancestral system after all, and everyone can only bear it patiently.

However, today, no matter how courageous a person is, he dare not show his impatience on his face, because not only the face of Emperor Guangxing on the throne is gloomy, but also the expressions of several academicians in the cabinet are extremely gloomy. The face is hot.

To be honest, Zhao Ren was beaten again, and more than once.

Because, Hua Manlou's existence to Zhao Renyi's teacher and friend was suddenly robbed, do you think he can not be in a hurry?Even if Emperor Guangxing wanted to block the news from the East Palace, could Zhao Ren not feel a little bit about the big commotion made by the capital?

So the first moment Zhao Ren knew the situation, his eyes were red and he wanted to go out to find Huamanlou, and there was a commotion in the East Palace, and then Emperor Guangxing rushed over after hearing the sound...

This is the first beating.

Zhao Ren was silent for less than half a day, but there was still no news from all parties, so he ran to the Nuan Pavilion and begged Emperor Guangxing to let him go find someone...

This is the second beating.

To be honest, the anxiety in Emperor Guangxing's heart was not less than that of Zhao Ren, and even worse. This was not only because some of the blueprints Huamanlou had drawn for him were really delicious, but also because the things in Huamanlou's hands were of great importance. It can be said that it is related to the development of Dazhao in the next few decades. In this case, when others are gone, how can Emperor Guangxing not be anxious?

So seeing Zhao Ren's stubborn face early this morning, Emperor Guangxing beat him up again without saying a word, and...

The more I smoke, the more anxious I become.

Because in the past, when Zhao Ren was whipped, most of the time, he would evade, keep talking, making all kinds of sophistry and screaming to get sympathy, but today he actually didn't say a word, didn't dodge or dodge, just stubborn He gritted his teeth and endured it, as if it wasn't him who was whipped.

For a while, Emperor Guangxing didn't know whether he should continue smoking.

After all, the prince has his own ideas, friendship, and things he insists on. These are all good things. Although the approach is still naive, it is better than just fighting cocks and crickets in the East Palace, right?

But having said that, the prince became reliable because he came into contact with Huamanlou, so Huamanlou also played an incomparable role in this matter, so if he really can't be found, what will happen to the prince in the future? ?Will it become tyrannical because of the loss of a teacher and friend?

Thinking of this, Emperor Guangxing dropped the cane in his hand, and after a long silence, he said: "Three days, if there is no news from Huamanlou after three days, I will allow you to go out...to relax."

Calling finding someone a distraction was the limit that Emperor Guangxing could do, and it could be regarded as fulfilling the friendship between Zhao Ren and Hua Manlou.

Zhao Ren raised his head in surprise: "Father..."

Emperor Guangxing didn't wait for him to say anything, but shouted sharply: "However, I only give you three days. If there is no news after three days, you should come back honestly, otherwise you will not be allowed to leave Zhan Shifu for half a year!"

After all, the prince is a prince, he is the prince of the country, it is impossible to let him do whatever he wants, and he cannot be allowed to disappear from the courtiers' sight for too long, otherwise it will affect the development of many things.

But Zhao Ren didn't care about these things anymore, as long as he could go to Huamanlou, then what's the point of not leaving Zhan Shifu for half a year?

Emperor Guangxing naturally saw through his thoughts, but he didn't say anything, but his heart became more and more depressed.

In short, Guangxing's 12-year start has been extremely depressing.

……

Huai'an uncle mansion.

Ever since Huamanlou was robbed, the Huai'an uncle's mansion has been gloomy.

Ying Guogong and Rong Guogong came to appease in person, and the housekeeper, Fang Bo, was able to calm down the situation, but after all, Huai Anbo himself was still in the grassland thousands of miles away, and there was not even a backbone in the house, so everyone felt sorry for him. .

After being sent back by Peng Guang that day, Qin'er cried all night. On the second day, she didn't eat or sleep. She just cleaned and scrubbed Huamanlou's bedroom and study over and over again, or leaned against the door frame. Looking at the distance and weeping stupidly.

When the entire family was in a state of desperation, Qiaoqiao finally gritted her teeth and stood up as a half-master.

"Uncle Fang."

"Miss Qiaoqiao, what's the matter?" Although he didn't know what Huamanlou meant, Uncle Fang really didn't dare to be too slack with this one, so he came immediately after hearing her call.

It can be seen that although Qiaoqiao was a little nervous, she still said in a steady voice: "The young master is so powerful, nothing will happen, maybe he will come back tomorrow. But if he comes back and sees the mansion like this... …Not so good?"

Fang Bo didn't know what she meant, but he still agreed: "It's... right?"

Qiaoqiao nodded: "Let's all get busy. Clean the ones that need to be cleaned, buy the ones that need to be purchased, and get the ones that should be distributed to the servants at the end of the year from the warehouse. Even if the young master is away, there should be no delay in worshiping the gods and ancestors on the first day of the new year. It is time to prepare. If the young master still doesn't come back on the first day of the lunar new year, Fang Bo will first worship the ancestors on his behalf, so that the ancestors will not be honored because no one pays homage."

After Fang Bo responded, he suddenly asked: "Miss Qiaoqiao, what should Qin'er do? I have tried to persuade you, but..."

Qiaoqiao gritted her teeth: "Ask the kitchen to cook some porridge and bring some light side dishes. I can't let her go on like this today, even if I have to give her a drink."

Fang Bo wondered: "This...isn't that good?"

Qiaoqiao said: "The young master loves her the most. If you come back and see her starving, you and I can't bear it anyway, so... After this matter, I will apologize to the young master. You just do it."

Seeing what she said, Fang Bo had no objection, after all...

Although the butler is in charge of all the servants in the family, Qin'er is different, and Fang Bo really dare not use force on her.He spent half an afternoon trying to persuade Qin'er to eat something yesterday, but his mouth was so dry that it didn't help. Fang Bo almost knelt down to this little aunt...

But now that Qiaoqiao is in charge of someone who doesn't know whether it's a concubine, a guest, or a disciple, Fang Bo naturally has a foundation, so he made preparations without saying a word.

Seeing him busy himself, Qiaoqiao stood in the yard with a wry smile: "What's the matter..."

After standing there for a while, Qiaoqiao wiped away the tears that shed for no reason, and then she murmured: "You are so capable, not only saved me, but also saved so many people in Datong, I don't believe anything will happen to you. It is said that good people have good rewards, and you have accumulated countless sins, so how could something happen?"

"Last night I knelt in front of the Buddha statue all night, I just hope you come back safe and sound... Even... Even in this life, I am willing to follow you like this..."

"I'll carry it for you at home, but I won't be able to carry it for a long time. You... come back soon?"

183. Are you lying to me again?

While many people in the capital were worried about Huamanlou, he himself slept extremely peacefully.

This is not because he is heartless, but because he knows that there may be big moves in the next day, so he needs to have enough energy to deal with emergencies that may occur.

Of course, Huamanlou did not pin all her hopes on Wan Chengyanran, let alone tell her anything about the core technology of firearms before returning to the capital. Who knows if this saint is acting?

All in all, Hua Manlou was called up early in the morning on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and was then stuffed into a carriage that didn't even have windows.

It wasn't Wan Cheng Yanran who was already in the car, but Elder Niu, who made Hua Manlou feel unlucky -- wouldn't it be unlucky to stay in this small compartment with such an old man early in the morning?

One night later, Elder Niu had recovered his composure, or in other words, he maintained his previous style in front of Huamanlou. When he saw Huamanlou getting into the car, he first ordered the people outside to set off, and then said with a smile: "Happy Chinese New Year!" Dude, did you sleep well last night?"

Hua Manlou sneered: "You old man is very bad, knowing that I was full of resentment after being arrested by you, you actually asked me if I slept well? Happy Chinese New Year... What's the matter, expect me to knock you down? "

Elder Niu was a little annoyed by the choking, but he still said cheerfully: "I'm rude first, and I have to ask. If the young master doesn't rest well, wouldn't it be another bad impression of poor hospitality?"

Hua Manlou looked up to the sky and laughed: "Accommodation? There's not even a bed warmer, you call this a receptionist?"

Elder Niu said: "If you agree to join me, Bailian..."

Hua Manlou interrupted him: "Stop talking nonsense, anyway, it's all settled now, I'll help you make firearms, and your saintess just give it to me to play with, don't talk about anything else."

Elder Niu was trembling with anger, but he still took a deep breath: "It's a deal."

Hua Manlou continued to provoke him: "Speaking of which, you don't mean to kill me after I hand over the firearm?"

Elder Niu said with a puzzled expression: "My lord, you are worrying too much. How could we do such a despicable thing?"

Hua Manlou said with a smile: "You know whether you are despicable or not, but...my value is not just a firearm. Since you have inquired about me a few days ago, you have heard about the heavenly artifact that shocked the capital. Bar?"

Elder Niu was taken aback for a moment, then immediately asked: "Could it be that this matter was done by you?"

It has to be said that after the court blocked the news, most of the nonsense spread among the people was the argument of "the emperor's benevolence and virtue are bestowed by heaven". Naturally, the White Lotus Sect is very clear about this, and because of this incident, the current situation of the White Lotus Sect is even worse. Difficult.

The reason is very simple, because no one has ever seen the Wusheng mother, Maitreya Buddha is also the future Buddha, but the emperor has actually received the gift from heaven, so many people in the capital have seen it, in this case How does the White Lotus Sect justify itself?It can't be said that the hostile god of the Wusheng mother is on the side of Emperor Guangxing, right?

And some specious news was released intentionally or unintentionally. For example, there were two sheep sitting in the hot air balloon, and Yang Tongxiang, which confirmed the auspiciousness of heaven, so Emperor Guangxing specially sent the two black sheep It is not an exaggeration to say that it was specially enshrined in the harem, so...

Things became very embarrassing all of a sudden, and even some fanatics were shaken in their faith.

Seeing his reaction, Hua Manlou was satisfied immediately, so he smiled and said, "Isn't it just a balloon? Give me some materials and I can make it..."

Elder Niu's eyes flickered: "What material?"

Hua Manlou rolled his eyes: "Guess?"

Elder Niu hesitated for a moment, then immediately apologized and said with a smile: "I don't know what else you want, Young Master... Do you have any other requests?"

Although Elder Niu was very unhappy with Wan Chengyan's self-assertion, and he was also very angry with Huamanlou's lowly demands, but he was not stupid. He knew how important the things in Huamanlou's hands were to the White Lotus Sect. Agreed to take Huamanlou to see the place they have painstakingly managed today.

Just like what Wan Yanran hinted to him yesterday, he felt that Huamanlou should be a dead person after taking out the firearm. Only in this way can the White Lotus Sect maximize its benefits. After all, the saint has been trained for many years, right?

But the card that Huamanlou suddenly threw out made him a little stupid—although he doubted whether Huamanlou was lying, in fact, the investigators of the White Lotus Sect were still very conscientious. They still know about Xishan.

In this way, it is very possible that this object came from the hands of Hua Manlou.

And if this thing is mastered, such things as God-given will become exclusive to the White Lotus Sect. At that time, not only can this thing be used to fool the congregation, but it can also be used to threaten the court, and even assassinate the emperor. Countless uses came up, so...

His attitude changed immediately.

Seeing this, Hua Manlou smiled and said, "Do you want it?"

"Think." Elder Niu knew that Huamanlou was like a ghost, so he could only follow his words honestly.

Hua Manlou raised his eyebrows: "You don't want to kill me?"

"I don't want to...no, I never thought of harming my son..."

"Hehe." Hua Manlou sneered: "So, it's better to be kind and honest, don't you think?"

"Yes... what the young master said is..."

"That's fine, you're honest, and I'm honest." Hua Manlou smiled viciously: "Go and find me fifty Yangzhou skinny horses. If I want that kind of increase by one point, it will be too long, and if it is reduced by one point, it will be too long." It is too short; if it is powdered, it will be too white, if it is painted, it will be too red; eyebrows are like emerald feathers, muscles are like white snow;

Elder Niu stared wide-eyed: "This... where do you ask this old man to find? Fifty more?"

Hua Manlou said with a grin: "I don't care about it. In short, the holy girl trades firecrackers, and the skinny horse trades balloons... Speaking of which, it was because of Miss Ruyun's appetite for me that I sold them in tears, but it's hard to find them now. She is such a stunner, so I can only make up the number with skinny horses, only fifty, no less."

Elder Niu gritted his teeth: "Then how can Mr. Qian guarantee that you will really build this thing?"

Hua Manlou smiled and said, "You need trust between people, do you know? I am such a sincere person... Or is it still like this, and you are giving me a skinny horse after the balloon is made?"

Elder Niu took a deep breath: "Good!"

Hua Manlou smiled and said, "Are you still thinking that I'll be dead if the balloons pop out?"

Elder Niu said angrily: "No!"

Hua Manlou sighed, "You're just being dishonest, so it's better to negotiate terms with Miss Ruyun, why don't you come here instead and I'll chat with her?"

Elder Niu gritted his teeth: "How can a lonely man and a widow be in the same car?"

Hua Manlou's eyes widened: "She is already going to marry me, so she still cares about this?"

Elder Niu hesitated: "But... But after all, I haven't married yet..."

Hua Manlou squinted at him: "Children of the Jianghu, who cares about this? Or are you lying to me again?"

Elder Niu went crazy: "No!"

184. Die together

Huamanlou's behavior as a demon is essentially self-help-although he must have made Elder Niu angry enough, but in fact, the more he behaves like this, the safer he will be.

Moreover, it was precisely because he was Elder Niu that he took the opportunity to get to the bottom of it. After all, eggs can't be put in the same basket, right?

On the surface, Huamanlou has already reached an agreement with the White Lotus Sect to "take what they need", but in fact Wanqi Yanran's situation is not clear, so after Huamanlou brought up the matter of the hot air balloon, he wanted to see Elder Niu reaction, because...

The effect of hot air balloons on the White Lotus Sect is even greater than that of firecrackers. After all, they want to play tricks.

So in this case, Huamanlou randomly throws out a condition that meets his "lusty" personality, but the core is to let the saint marry him after completing the production of the firecracker, and then tinker with the hot air balloon.

In this way, Elder Niu is in a dilemma: if he admits that the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus is going to marry Huamanlou, then he must transfer her to this car; Lou's transaction is fake, they just want to prostitute for nothing.

In addition, if Elder Niu really asked Wan Yanran to change it, it would be enough to prove that what Wan Yanran said was true, because the effect of a vase is obviously not as great as that of a hot air balloon, even if she is a white-haired little girl with superb medical skills. Sister, how can it be so shocking to fly out of thin air to save lives?Even the Xishan group of people who know the inside story think this thing is a miracle, let alone ordinary people?

And if he doesn't want to change it, it means that Wan Cheng Yanran's everything yesterday was acting out, because the real saint is the next generation leader, how can an elder persuade the saint to come to accompany Huamanlou?