Chapter 121, Tianbu

Chapter 121, Tianbu

Chapter 121, Tianbu

As soon as Hua Changxi left the Hua family, he took out the Ghost Market Token given by Eunuch Lin from the storage Buddhist beads and put it in the purse around his waist. Then, all the way back to the Medical Department, he was paying attention to whether the Ghost Market Token would react.

On the way, she also went to the Shennong Herb Shop in Feng'anfang.

Unfortunately, the Ghost Market Token showed no response along the way.

"The capital is so big. If I want the Ghost Market Token to react, then I have to wander around the capital, right?"

Because he was in a hurry to set up the teleportation array so that he could practice quickly, Hua Changxi returned to the Medical Department and went to the No. 8 Qihuang Hall to find Lin Sheng to inquire about the news of the ghost market: "Have you been to the ghost market with Eunuch Lin?"

Lin Sheng shook his head: "Only cultivators can enter the Ghost Market." He paused, "Master, godfather said that the entrance to the Ghost Market changes randomly, and the location of each entrance is different."

Hua Changxi: "It seems like I really have to travel around the capital."

After hearing this, Lin Sheng thought of something and said quickly, "Master, I remember that every time my godfather went to the ghost market, he would go to the area where the inner and outer cities meet. That might be where the entrance to the ghost market often appears."

Hua Changxi's expression lit up: "Really? Then I'll go take a look this afternoon."

At this time, she saw Wang Yunchu appear at the gate of the courtyard. She knew it was time to go to class, so she left the No. 8 Qihuang Clinic.

Hua Changxi saw Lin Sheng following him out: "You don't have to follow me. I will call you if there is anything."

Lin Sheng nodded in response and stood still, ready to watch Hua Changxi leave. When he looked forward, he suddenly exclaimed "Huh".

Hua Changxi had already walked two or three meters out. When he heard the voice, he stopped and turned to look at Lin Sheng: "What's wrong?"

Lin Sheng took two steps forward and said in a low voice, "Master, I seemed to have seen the Seventh Prince just now."

Hua Changxi's expression brightened. The Seventh Prince?
The surname of the Great Jin State was "Chu", and she instantly thought of that Master Chu.

Because she often saw Mu Qingying greeting Master Chu, she guessed that Master Chu's identity was not simple. She didn't expect that he was so extraordinary and was actually a prince.

Hua Changxi looked at Lin Sheng: "How do you know the Seventh Prince?"

Lin Sheng: "The people from the East Factory are dedicated to serving the emperor and often enter the palace. With my godfather looking after me, I have had many opportunities to enter the palace and have met many nobles in the palace."

Hua Changxi nodded. Since it was almost time for class, she didn't ask much about the situation in the palace and let Lin Sheng leave first.

Today it was her turn to give lectures in the Qihuang Hall No. 4, 5 and 6. During the class, she suddenly realized that three classes in a row in one morning were too many.

She was in such a hurry to attend class before because she wanted to quickly occupy all the Qihuang Halls. Now that the wooden keys to open the nine Qihuang Halls in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall are with her, there is no need for her to be in such a hurry anymore.

Hua Changxi immediately decided that he would only teach for one hour every morning in the Qihuang Hall. He informed the people who were attending the class in class and asked them to help inform other servants who were not attending the class.

For those servants who were extremely eager to learn more medical skills but could not find other ways to learn, Hua Changxi's decision was too sudden and made them a little at a loss.

Shen Qianfan has been attending Hua Changxi's classes every day recently, and he has learned a lot every time. He also wants to listen to Hua Changxi's lectures more, so he asked directly: "Manager Hua, didn't we have three classes before? Why did you change it?"

Hua Changxi felt the disappointment of the servants. He looked at Shen Qianfan who was asking the question, then rolled his eyes and looked at Mu Qingying and Zhu Qinghuan in the classroom: "Because I have other things to do."

"I can't give lectures for a long time, so what everyone learns is really limited. It would be great if other doctors and pharmacists in the Medical Department were willing to give lectures."

Hearing this, the servants' eyes lit up at first, but soon dimmed again.

How could the doctors and pharmacists of Ninth Street be willing to teach these menial servants?

Mu Qingying felt Hua Changxi's gaze on her, and she vaguely guessed that Hua Changxi wanted her to step forward and take the lead in giving lectures to the servants, and then lead the other doctors and pharmacists in Ninth Street.

However, she did not respond to Hua Changxi.

Time is precious. Not only does she have to practice and refine pills, she also has to deal with some things assigned by her master. Teaching the servants will definitely take up the rest of her time.

She couldn't bear to waste her precious time on a group of strangers.

Hua Changxi saw that Mu Qingying avoided his sight and turned his gaze to Shen Qianfan.

Among all the people who came to listen to her lectures, except Mu Qingying, Shen Qianfan had the best medical skills. The questions he raised in class could also inspire her thinking.

When Shen Qianfan saw Hua Changxi looking at him, he opened his mouth but said nothing in the end.

Hua Changxi looked at Zhu Qinghuan again, and Zhu Qinghuan simply lowered his head, busy sorting out his things.

At this moment, Hua Changxi seemed to understand why no one had ever opened the wooden sign before her.

Mu Qingying, Shen Qianfan and Zhu Qinghuan are all wooden sign owners. Looking at other wooden sign owners through them, they are probably doing the same thing as them.

Her coming to Qihuangguan to teach was the result of many accidental factors.

In order to activate the wooden sign, one needs to have a certain level of love.

Hua Changxi asked herself, if she didn't know that giving lectures in the Qihuang Hall could improve her cultivation, would she be willing to give lectures to the servants for free?

Even if she was willing, how long could she talk?

Hua Changxi smiled. After all, she was just a utilitarian and vulgar person!
"get out of class is over!"

Chu Junhao looked at Hua Changxi's receding back, his eyes twinkling: "Same innocence."

Because they were in a hurry to find a talisman master to set up a teleportation array, Hua Changxi took Lin Sheng out of the Medical Department after class and headed straight to the junction of the inner and outer cities.

On the way, Hua Changxi asked about the situation of the royal family: "How many sons does the current emperor have?"

Lin Sheng: "The emperor has more than twenty princes and more than thirty princesses."

When Hua Changxi heard this, his eyes widened immediately: "So many?"

Lin Sheng: "This does not include the princes and princesses who are already pregnant in the noble lady's belly and have not yet been born."

Hua Changxi was shocked: "How can there be so many children? Isn't it said that the competition among concubines in the harem is very fierce?"

Lin Sheng: "This is because during the reign of the Emperor, an imperial decree was issued that concubines in the harem can compete for favor, but they must not harm the princes and princesses. Otherwise, no matter who it is, they will be banished to the cold palace, and their families will be confiscated and exiled."

"The Emperor's first wife, Empress Su, was deposed because she was involved in poisoning the heir to the throne. She also caused the Su family to be confiscated and exiled."

"Even the queen will be deposed, let alone the other concubines."

"With the example of Empress Su, the concubines in the harem dare not lay a hand on the heir to the throne. The emperor has thirteen sons and twenty princesses."

Hearing that both the Retired Emperor and the Emperor had given birth to so many children, Hua Changxi's eyes flickered, and he asked again: "Did the Retired Emperor take the initiative to give up the throne?"

Lin Sheng nodded: "Yes."

Hua Changxi asked again: "After giving up the throne, did the emperor hold on to power and refuse to let go?"

Lin Sheng shook his head: "The emperor let go very decisively, leaving all court affairs to the emperor, and never asked about government affairs again."

Hua Changxi's expression was slightly moved. Would a person standing at the pinnacle of power hand over the power so easily? "Is the emperor in poor health and unable to handle government affairs?"

Lin Sheng: "I have never met the emperor, but he likes to study Buddhism and practice Taoism, so he should be in good health."

After hearing this, Hua Changxi understood why the emperor emeritus would so easily pass the throne to the emperor. Although power was important, immortality was obviously more tempting.

The royal family should have known about the revival of spiritual energy a long time ago. Having so many children, apart from the greater chance that more of them will have spiritual veins, is probably also a way to prepare for possible shocks that the royal family might encounter under the general trend.

All under heaven belongs to the king. In the eyes of the royal family, the entire territory of Dajin belongs to the royal family. Only with many princes can the royal property be protected.

"Is the Seventh Prince favored in the palace?"

"He is favored. The Seventh Prince is the second son of Concubine Duan. He also has the Second Prince and the Fourth Princess, who are born of the same mother. With the protection of Concubine Duan and the First Prince, the Seventh Prince is one of the few princes in the palace who lives a relatively comfortable life."

As they were talking, the city wall separating the inner city and the outer city appeared in their sight.

Hua Changxi simply listened to the people and affairs of the royal family as a story, but when he saw the city wall, his attention was diverted.

"Do you know where that is?"

Hua Changxi asked, pointing to a majestic group of pavilions and palaces surrounded by city walls.

The pavilion is not only tall, but also occupies a very large area. From a distance, it feels even more majestic than the imperial palace.

She had been here before, and was shocked every time she came.

Lin Sheng looked at it and showed fear: "That's the Heavenly Department."

"It's actually the Heaven Department."

There are soldiers patrolling around the pavilion and civilians are strictly prohibited from approaching. Before, Hua Changxi only knew that this was a government office, but he didn't expect that this was the famous Tianbu.

Lin Sheng was also reading Tianbu: "I read a biography in the library of the East Factory, which recorded something that happened during the reign of Taizu."

"Taizu followed the guidance of the magic lamp and established the capital in Beijing. After entering the city, he was also shocked by the current Tianbu and wanted to build the imperial palace here."

"However, this was dissuaded by the Imperial Observatory at the time, who said that this place was not conducive to the inheritance of the royal family. In the end, the imperial palace was built at the northernmost end of the capital."

"I have seen the map of the capital. The territory of the capital is actually circular. The Tianbu is located in the center of the capital. This is obviously the best location in the capital."

Lin Sheng's words revealed a lot of information, and Hua Changxi pondered over it carefully.

The Great Jin Dynasty was a magical dynasty. Emperor Taizu was able to establish the country with the help of a magic lamp, and he also chose the capital with the guidance of the magic lamp. There are many rumors about this among the people.

At this moment, she thought of what Steward Leng said, that the royal family had snatched away the Shura Sect's treasure, the Black and White Lotus Lamp, and a war broke out between the two sides, and the magic lamp was broken as a result.

Hua Changxi looked at Lin Sheng: "Does the royal family really have a magic lamp?"

Lin Sheng nodded and said, "Yes, but the magic lamp is no longer complete. It is said that more than 400 years ago, the magic lamp was coveted by a group of demons, causing the magic lamp to break into pieces, and the pieces were scattered everywhere. To this day, the royal family has not been able to collect all the pieces."

Hua Changxi asked again: "Is the magic lamp in the shape of a lotus?"

Lin Sheng nodded: "Yes, the magic lamp ignites two flames, black and white, it is said to be extremely magical."

Hua Changxi was certain that the magic lamp guarding the Shura Gate mentioned by Manager Leng was the same magic lamp used by Taizu to build the country.

Both parties say that the other party is coveting their magic lamp, so whose magic lamp does it belong to?
Taizu founded the country more than nine hundred years ago, while Shura Gate has only been established for a few hundred years.

From this point of view, it should be the Shura Sect that is coveting the royal family's magic lamp.

However, if the treasure had not been stolen, how could a sect have the courage to challenge the royal family?
Hua Changxi asked again: "Does the book describe how Taizu got the magic lamp?"

Lin Sheng: "The book says that the magic lamp fell from the sky and landed right in front of Taizu. The person who wrote the book called Taizu the son chosen by heaven."

"Falling from the sky?"

Hua Changxi fell into deep thought, thinking of Jiang Laodao, the outsider cultivator. If an outsider cultivator could sneak in, then could the magic lamp have fallen in from the outside world?
If the magic lamp came from outside, then the Shura Sect, which claims that the magic lamp is its treasure, most likely also came from outside.

Hua Changxi frowned. There were quite a few outside cultivators who had sneaked into the Four Spiritual Realms.

Soon, she stopped worrying about the magic lamp. After all, it had little to do with her. She raised her head and continued to look towards the Heavenly Department.

"You have noticed that Tianbu is the best location in the capital. It is impossible that the royal family did not notice it. Why didn't they think of moving the palace?"

“We moved before, but nothing happened in the end.”

"Why?"

"As long as the imperial palace is moved to Tianbu, a large number of people in the royal family will die. During this period, an emperor even died."

"So evil?"

"Ah."

"Then why establish the Tianbu here?"

Lin Sheng shook his head: "I don't know about that."

Hua Changxi walked towards the direction of Tianbu, and soon saw a tower standing on the east and west sides of Tianbu. The height of the tower was no lower than the tallest building in Tianbu.

"What departments of the court do those two towers belong to?"

"The tower on the east is the Qintian Tower, where the Imperial Astronomical Bureau works, and the tower on the west is the Guangyin Tower, where the historians compiled their works."

After hearing this, Hua Changxi chuckled. The Imperial Observatory dissuaded the royal family from moving the palace here, but they did set up their office here.

Soon, Hua Changxi's attention was no longer on the two towers.

It was nothing else but that she felt the Ghost Market Token vibrating, as if an invisible force was pulling the token.

"Mr. Lin, you go back first. I'll go around the area by myself."

After sending Lin Sheng away, Hua Changxi followed the traction of the token and soon arrived at a land temple filled with incense.

Looking at the people burning incense in front of the land temple, Hua Changxi hesitated for a moment and walked into the alley next to the land temple.

The moment he stepped into the alley, the scene in front of Hua Changxi changed. The originally sunny alley turned into a dark, foggy and eerie long road.

I could no longer hear any noisy voices, and the surroundings were eerily quiet.

Hua Changxi looked around, but unfortunately the visibility was only a few dozen meters. It was foggy everywhere and she couldn't see anything clearly. It seemed as if she was the only one left in the world.

To be honest, Hua Changxi is a little scared now, and her heart starts to beat fast. She didn't expect the entrance to the ghost market to be so weird.

All he could see before him was this long, spooky path beneath his feet. Hua Changxi walked forward with gritted teeth, feeling as if he was walking on the road to the underworld.