It was dawn, just after the fifth watch, but before the sixth watch, the wooden door of Zhuju opened with a creaking sound. Jiang Shang, who looked tired, stared blankly at the two palace deacons standing at the door, not knowing what was going on.

Haoran returned home at the second watch last night. At this time, he was in a daze when he vaguely heard the words coming from downstairs: "The king is coming to the court. Si Mo is here to serve, and the officials are discussing matters..." He suddenly got excited, tied his belt hastily, and found it and threw it in the cave.

He took off his two boots and walked side by side through the back garden with Jiang Shang, who came forward to greet him, and ran towards the Meridian Gate.

Hundreds of officials had been waiting in the side hall for a long time, and the two distinct factions of courtiers gathered together in a group. Taishi Wen Zhong had not returned from the expedition to Beihai. On the left, the officials Fei Zhong and You Hun were the leaders, and on the right was Bigan. Huang Feihu stood in the center and glanced at Haoran.

When I went there, I didn't see Shang Rong, a veteran of the Three Dynasties. Knowing that he had retired and returned to his hometown a month ago, he and Jiang Shang went towards Huang Feihu's group.

Haoran was tall and tall, and he stood out among the old officials. When Huang Feihu saw him, he didn't bother to greet Jiang Shang, and hurriedly pulled Haoran over and asked, "Why are you here?"

Haoran was puzzled and asked, "What? Isn't there a morning court today?"

King Wucheng couldn't laugh or cry, and said, "I'm going to court this morning. What are you doing in the side hall? Go to the Imperial Study Room to serve!"

Before he finished speaking, a man rushed to the Meridian Gate and said, "Where is Si Mo Haoran?" Huang Feihu secretly thought that it was bad and hurriedly stopped the man. It was the deacon sent by Empress Jiang of the Central Palace to arrest him. The deacon cleared his throat and was about to scold him.

Si Mo left his post without authorization, but saw Huang Feihu protecting Haoran, and did not dare to make any mistakes for a while. Before the prime minister could do anything, the admonisher Mei Bo came closer and asked what was going on.

It was better for the emperor's uncle to refuse to listen. When he heard this, he was so angry that he blew his beard and stared, scolding, "The king spent the night in the imperial study room last night, and Si Mo left without a trace. What's the truth? Why don't you go quickly!"

The emperor stayed up late alone in the imperial study for half a month without asking about political affairs. Today, he came to court in such a good mood. This was a strange thing that had never been heard of since Daji entered the palace. Feihu hurriedly pushed Haoran out of the side door of the side hall.

The bells and drums were sounded, the side hall was opened wide, and the ministers entered the Meridian Gate in order, and lined up towards the Jiujian Hall.

Besides, Haoran straightened the black crown and ran to the royal study of Shouxian Palace. He knew that Empress Jiang was deliberately making things difficult and did not send anyone to teach her before taking the post. Last night, she was in a trance and left King Zhou alone in the study.

All night. However, after Haoran left, why didn't King Zhou favor Daji? This made him puzzled.

Just when he thought of Daji, the fragrance under the corridor filled his nostrils, and who was the monster in front of the red painted pillars if it wasn't Daji? Haoran had no choice but to stop and stand ten steps away from the fox monster.

Daji has a slim figure, holding her waist, holding the treasure bag of the world, leaning against a pillar, showing an indescribable charm. It is midsummer, and there are pieces of duckweed floating in the lotus pond near Shouxian Palace, and the dew in the morning is seven colors.

The brilliance circulated, reflecting Su Daji's pink face, which was soft and moving. He could neither walk nor stop. He thought of countless strategies in his mind and said in a deep voice: "Fox demon."

Daji's delicate body trembled slightly, her eyes were like water, she turned her head to look at him, and sighed leisurely. Haoran felt impatient and said, "Put the world's treasure bag away, I have something to talk to you about."

After finally meeting him, Haoran didn't care that Emperor Yin was still in the study and all the officials were waiting in the nine-room hall. He simply leaned against the pillars and waved to Su Daji. The latter was full of charm, leaned forward and pressed Haoran with one hand.

On the chest, the other hand went around Haoran's neck, and said softly, "Is the Taoist from Kunlun Mountain?"

In front of the beauty, Haoran remained unmoved. He placed a single palm against Su Daji's red lips that were close to her mouth. The two of them breathed close at hand and whispered: "Fox demon, you are here to seduce Zhou on the order of Nuwa."

King, destroying the Tang Dynasty is destiny. I should not interfere. But I want to find something, named Xuanyuan Sword, which is closely related to you."

Daji's whole body was as soft as boneless, her eyes were as charming as silk, she smiled and said: "Taoist Master..."

"Shut up, I won't do this." Haoran said impatiently, "Your sister Wang Guiren prototype is still there. Given time, it will not be difficult to cultivate as a human being again. I have no inextricable hatred with you."

Daji suddenly exclaimed, turned around, and looked with Haoran towards the end of the corridor. There was a faint shadow of a person there, as if she realized that her whereabouts were exposed, and hurriedly entered the Shouxian Palace.

Haoran secretly thought that was bad, and recognized that it was Concubine Huang with a maidservant. This matter must have been arranged by Daji, no matter how careful she was, she was fooled. He couldn't help but feel angry, and was about to slap the fox demon hard to vent his anger.

, Unexpectedly, Daji took another step back. With a shake of her Qingshi Yuan Pouch, her appearance changed.

Haoran was startled. He was completely unaware of the person Daji had transformed into. He had never thought that the fox demon had the ability to change his appearance at will. He saw that Daji's figure was taller than Haoran's, and she transformed into a young man.

, eyes like ancient wells, eyebrows like folding knives, fair complexion, handsome face, exuding a self-centered aura.

Is Daji an illusion, or is the Daji in front of him a fake? Haoran restrained his mind and couldn't help but look at the man's attire.

The man is half-length, with half of his Taoist robe hanging down around his waist, revealing his white chest. The sleeves of the robe float in the air without the wind. The golden rings on his ankles jingle, and both arms are tattooed with strange runes, and his eyes are partially bulging.

It is also like the Dead Sea, which is thousands of miles away, and all the things in the world are not in his eyes.

Compared with the king's majestic appearance, it was just a difference between clouds and mud. Haoran also said in his heart countless times, don't panic, don't panic. The man had come closer, and pressed Haoran Domineering on the court pillar with his right hand. He covered it with his left hand.

Haoran turned his face sideways, and repeatedly rubbed the bridge of his nose against the corners of his lips, his teasing intentions clearly evident.

Haoran's heart beat violently, and he was about to push the unknown man away several times. He caught a glimpse of a smile on the corner of the man's lips and intertwined breaths, but he was startled unconsciously. When he was distracted, someone suddenly coughed in the air, Haoran

After struggling for a while, I suddenly saw the Eight Diagrams embroidered on the man's Taoist robe.

The Tao Te Ching says: Two rituals give rise to four images, and four signs give rise to eight trigrams. Nothing gives rise to existence, existence gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. Haoran's mind suddenly became clear, and he remembered the rumor that one breath transformed into three pure things, and looked away coldly.

Said: "You blaspheming the Three Purities is a capital offense."

Daji's temptation was revealed with one word, and the person she transformed into was one of the Three Pure Ones. She immediately collected the world's treasure bag, recovered her female body, and said calmly: "As fellow Taoist Jin'ao, I will be waiting for you in the imperial garden at midnight tonight."

." As soon as he finished speaking, he turned towards the back of the palace and disappeared without a trace.

Is there another man in front of this palace? Haoran remembered the cough in the air, turned his head and looked, and saw that the sky was clear and there was nothing unusual.

Haoran originally wanted to test Daji, but he didn't know that the person being teased turned out to be him. He was so angry that he punched the pillar in the court. There was no doubt that the man in the Bagua robe was one of the Three Pure Ones, and Daji judged that he was one of the Jin'ao Islands.

Could it be that the half-naked Taoist just now was the Master of Tongtian? The bells and drums at the Meridian Gate rang in the distance, and Haoran remembered going to the Imperial Study Room and hurriedly entered the Shouxian Palace.

It is said that Concubine Huang entered the imperial study room, and Hao Ran came behind. Four maids were kneeling at the feet of King Zhou, adjusting their robes. The black robes and gold belts were dragged to the ground. King Zhou was slightly unhappy when he saw Hao Ran coming.

Just when she was about to speak out to accuse him, Concubine Huang turned sideways and picked up King Zhou's belt, and said coldly, "Go to the middle palace and wait for your punishment. The queen will rule you."

That sentence was naturally meant for Haoran to listen to, but King Zhou was extremely impatient. He turned around and said, "I haven't said anything yet. When will it be Concubine Huang's turn to question her?"

When Concubine Huang heard this, she immediately knelt down and said, "I don't dare to do this."

Haoran was extremely embarrassed and was about to kneel down when King Zhou said again: "No need. This study is not a place where you concubines should come."

Haoran understood that these words were to drive Concubine Huang away, but the latter felt sleepy. She stood up and was about to serve King Zhou again. King Zhou said: "I didn't speak clearly enough? Get out of here!"

Concubine Huang had hatred in her heart, but she could only pretend to be frightened, and retreated with four maids. King Zhou said again: "What are you waiting for? Haoran, do you want all the officials to take out their anger on Gu?"

Haoran had no choice but to step forward quickly, bend down and stretch out his arms, wrap his arms around King Zhou's waist, lower his head and tie the belt of the emperor's real dragon robe, hurriedly holding on to it while asking in a low voice: "How well did your king sleep last night?"

King Zhou did not answer, but said, "Huang Fei has been practicing spear and cudgel with King Wucheng since she was a child. You don't have to worry about her lack of gentleness."

"I should be punished for leaving my post without permission. I just hope the slap will be gentler." Haoran replied, casually pulling up King Zhou's hair, taking the emperor's crown and buckling it, straightening the dragon robe along the collar, and immediately

He turned around, picked up the memorial plate, and followed King Zhou out of Shouxian Palace.

It was only a few hundred steps from Shouxian Palace to Jiujian Palace. Haoran said on the road: "I know that the king will not bear to sleep alone and let me stand for punishment, so I made my own decision, skipped work and went back to Zhuju."

King Zhou turned his back to Haoran, twitching the corner of his mouth, pretending to be holding back a smile, and said with a straight face: "It's rare that I am in good spirits today. Last morning, the civil and military officials in the court should thank you for your immortal energy."

The warm sunshine in the early morning shone on the king and his ministers. He was shocked to realize that King Zhou was smiling with his back to him. Although there was no smile in his words, he knew it clearly. He couldn't help but be surprised that there was a tacit understanding between himself and Emperor Shang.

Have you reached this level?

King Zhou slowed down and asked, "What?" He still didn't look back.

Haoran was even more surprised and said what he was thinking. King Zhou smiled and said: "I once said that some people are born and their minds are connected by invisible threads. Although they are thousands of miles apart, they have never met each other. But they have never met each other.

When we meet one day, we feel very familiar, as if they were created in a previous life..."

King Zhou suddenly realized that he had made a mistake and changed his words: "The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty, no, the whole world is in trouble, but you are the only one." He then sighed and said: "Somewhere, the fate has been determined, but we, the stupid mortals, can't do it.

Know……"

Haoran didn't expect to elicit these words from King Zhou. Just as he was about to say something, he arrived at the back door of Jiujian Hall. The deacon sang "O", raised his wooden hammer, and struck the copper rock with one hammer.

The bead curtain is opened, the yellow gauze is lifted, and Baiguan Mountain shouts long live.

King Zhou sat down, and Haoran piled the memorials on the golden table carelessly. Huang Feihu hurriedly winked at the leader of the ministers, indicating that Haoran must hold it with one hand and not put it down, but Haoran just disappeared. King Zhou looked amused and ignored it.

He coughed and said: "I came here if I had the original memorial, but I will retreat without the original memorial."

"I have this report!" Among the hundreds of officials under your command, the remonstrating officer Mei Bo came out.

Haoran finally piled up the bamboo slips, but one scroll slipped off at the end, so he had to pretend that nothing had happened and stood upright to face the officials. Only when he saw Huang Feihu making gestures, spreading his right hand flat, making a fist with his left hand, and kept polishing the ink, did he wake up and take the bamboo slips.

I took the ink stick from the inkstone and carefully polished it on the corner of the table.

Uncle Mei kowtowed first, knelt down on the ground, held the wat board and said: "I heard: 'When a country is about to prosper, there will be good luck; when a country is about to fall, there will be evildoers. The king will not go to court for half a month, and he will drink and feast every day and night.

Night entertainment..."

When Haoran heard this, he almost put the ink stick into King Zhou's hand, thinking to himself that Meibo was looking for death. The emperor finally went to the morning court, and you just pointed things out. It would be better if you didn't come.

If you are scolded, please tell me something about the Beihai Navy News as soon as possible. The canal project is serious. If this continues, even if Daji doesn't have all the wealth and wealth beside him, he may be yelled at by King Zhou and become disgraced.

However, what is the purpose of the post of admonishment officer? Haoran didn’t know it. The admonition officer had been passed down from generation to generation since the reign of King Tang. His role was similar to that of the “censor doctor” in later generations, specializing in the emperor’s infidelity and performing the responsibility of teaching.

, the admonishment officer has to say what the officials dare not say. He can be said to be the first person to anger the emperor and make a bad face.

King Zhou had long expected that when he sat in the Nine Rooms Hall, the first thing he would do would be to be scolded by Uncle Mei. He was prepared in his heart and closed his eyes without saying a word. He only heard the admonisher continue: "I heard that Grand Master

Before returning from the Northern Expedition, the emperor abandoned the government..."

When Meibo read: "The seductive atmosphere in the harem is dignified, indulged in beauty, and harms the country and the people." King Zhou finally lost his composure. When he was about to interrupt, Meibo said sharply, "I hope the king will regret it and repent!"

It’s not too late!” He finished playing.

King Zhou opened his eyes and said calmly: "Isn't this here? Which beloved Qing still has the original memorial?" He actually asked Mei Bo to continue kneeling, and Bigan stepped out and said: "I have the original memorial.

Play."

As an uncle of the emperor, Bigan did not kneel when he went to court. He only bowed his waist and held the scepter, standing beside Meibo. Only Haoran in the palace felt that King Zhou was very angry, and prayed in his heart that the old guy would not come back to rebel against the emperor again.

, Fortunately, Bigan's memorial was all about people's livelihood. After King Zhou listened for a long time, Long Yan calmed down a little, took the memorial approved the night before, and talked about it roughly. He circled it with ink and wrote a few royal lines.

The decree was distributed to the presiding officials. However, Haoran saw that His Highness was full of civil and military officials, all eyes were focused on him. He felt unspeakably uncomfortable, so he had to take the ink stick and bow his head as an excuse, not facing the officials.

Brushing back and forth, I polished a large plate full of ink, which was about to overflow from the edge of the inkstone. I didn't get enough sleep last night, so I was getting tired and in a trance. Suddenly I heard Bigan's loud voice saying the three words "Xuanyuan Tomb", and I couldn't help but get excited.

, the ink stick snapped into two halves, holding half of it in his hand, the other half was stimulated by the force, and flew out with a little bit of ink, hitting King Zhou's face, leaving a black eye, and dragging out an ink mark.
To be continued...