Chapter 149 Broken
Chapter 149 Broken
Many days ago, there was a sudden spring rain in Wangjing City. A killer from Wuyou Mountain escaped with the help of the rain after a failed assassination attempt, but he did not expect that someone was following him all the time, so that he eventually died in his own room.
Before the death of the killer named Huang Xinping, he had a conversation with Gu Zhuo, who used some means to reveal the killer's origins and past thoughts in just a few words.
No one knew about this matter because Gu Zhuo never told anyone about it and never used such means again because there was no need.
Until this storm came in late autumn.
Yes, Gu Zhuo’s Taoism would not be disturbed by those words, but that doesn’t mean he would not care about being cursed.
The reason why he didn't take care of this matter in the capital was that before he found an opportunity to take action, the group of people happened to curse the queen.
No one would be stupid enough to do this nowadays and blame the monks of Cihang Temple. He will have to solve the problem himself.
As for why he didn't let the Sky Patrol do it, it was because Pei Jinge was busy with other things, and he knew that Qing Xiaoyue was watching him silently in the dark.
Gu Zhuo has a good memory.
The old man specifically mentioned to him that Qing Xiaoyue was a traitor from the Taoist sect - although he had no impression of these three words, it was enough to make him not believe this person, because he was sure that Qing Xiaoyue would never have the slightest faith in him.
In this situation, what else can I do but do it myself?
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"So who is it?"
Lin Wanyi asked in a low voice.
Gu Zhuo thought for a moment and said, "Yinping Xie Clan..."
Lin Wanyi frowned, thinking that it was indeed closely related to the Xie family.
She was just practicing in seclusion, not dead, so how could she not know what happened between Xie Yinglian and Gu Zhuo?
At this moment, Gu Zhuo's voice continued to sound.
"...Sword of the Heavenly Palace."
He said: "Except for these two families, everyone else is involved in this matter, to some extent or another."
Lin Wanyi blinked and looked at him blankly, wondering, did you say it wrong, or did I hear it wrong?
She knew that Chaotian Sword Palace had nothing to do with this matter, and that was because of her, but why should the Yinping Xie family stay out of it?
Could it be that Xie Yinglian’s words of love were true?
When he thought of this, Lin Wanyi felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy.
Gu Zhuo paused, then continued: "The monks have nothing to do with this matter, but this matter was caused by them."
After being silent for a long time, Lin Wanyi finally accepted this fact.
She didn't say any more nonsense, nor did she let her mind wander. She turned around and looked into Gu Zhuo's eyes and said seriously, "I will always stand by your side."
Even if it rains heavily.
Lin Wanyi did not say these six words because she felt that this was what she should do and there was no need for any sensationalism.
"And... I'm sorry."
"why?"
Gu Zhuo was a little confused.
Lin Wanyi bit her lower lip, her eyes full of apology, and said, "A good person like you shouldn't be targeted like this. The cause of this incident must be my mother."
Gu Zhuo burst out laughing, thinking that this was too filial.
Lin Wanyi raised her eyebrows and asked expressionlessly, "What are you laughing at?"
Gu Zhuo suppressed his smile and said seriously, "I just think you are very cute."
As soon as he finished speaking, the voice from all things rang out in his heart, bringing a word full of mockery.
——How can she be cute? You clearly think she is being unfaithful for the sake of beauty!
Gu Zhuo just pretended he heard nothing.
Lin Wanyi looked at him suspiciously, but didn't find anything wrong with his words. She calmly accepted the word "cute" and said directly, "What can I do for you?"
Gu Zhuo asked back: "What do you think?"
Lin Wanyi frowned, bit her lower lip and thought for a long time, then shook her head and said, "I can't think of it, just tell me directly."
Gu Zhuo said honestly, "Like you, I didn't expect there was anything you could do for me."
Lin Wanyi was silent.
The atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Gu Zhuo said: "But meeting you is a pleasure."
Lin Wanyi sighed in her heart, feeling a little depressed, but she tried very hard not to show it, and said with a smile: "That's good."
"Let's take a walk."
She said: "If it's convenient, I would also like to hear about what you have encountered recently."
There is nothing wrong with Gu Zhuo.
Under the umbrella by the river, the two of them strolled in the town without holding hands.
The rain never stopped, making the town look picturesque, but the most beautiful scenery is always in the mountains.
That is where Cihang Temple is located.
Countless temples are hidden among the mountains and forests, with a stunning sight popping up from time to time. The bright yellow glazed tiles washed by rain are even more solemn. The light from the sky is filled with Buddhist spirit, which makes people yearn for it.
It is said that if you stand on the high mountain where Cihang Temple is located and follow the ups and downs of the mountains with your eyes, you will see a sleeping Buddha.
If that really is a Buddha, how powerful will this Buddha be when he wakes up and opens his eyes?
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Lin Wanyi finally left.
When she left, she didn't hug him like she did last time they parted. It was certainly not because Gu Zhuo was on guard, but because she was holding an umbrella in her hand.
Gu Zhuo watched her figure disappear from his sight, then returned to the small courtyard and wrote a letter by hand.
This letter will eventually be delivered to Yu Sheng's desk.
The content of the letter was very simple, it was about the forces related to this turmoil. The purpose was naturally to let her take her own responsibilities and stop being idle.
The person who delivered the letter was still Chen Chi.
This senior disciple of Chaotian Jianque has not yet become numb, and still complains about the fact that he has become a postman, but he has never brought his complaints to specific matters, which is why Gu Zhuo always believes in him.
Not long after Chen Chi left, winter finally arrived.
Cihang Temple is located in the southeast and is protected by Buddhism, so it is not too cold even in winter.
When winter comes, Cihang Temple begins to officially receive people who come to attend the Dharma Assembly.
——I heard that the reason why it was delayed until now is because this Dharma Assembly was held too suddenly, there was no relevant preparation beforehand, and there were too many people coming, so it was impossible to make random arrangements.
Even though Gu Zhuo was still in the middle of trouble, Cihang Temple still did not send anyone to ask him whether he needed to avoid suspicion, and directly arranged the best meditation room for him.
What’s very interesting is that Chaotian Jianque’s group was also arranged near the Zen room.
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Unlike Wangjing, the winter wind in Shendu is particularly cold and cold, and is disliked by the world.
Perhaps because of his old age, His Majesty the Emperor did not allow Jinghai to remain as warm as spring as it used to be, with the weather changing with the seasons.
The sunshine that came from nowhere is not only beautiful but also warm.
His Majesty the Emperor was basking in the sun, half closing his eyes, as if he was about to fall asleep at the next moment.
The old eunuch who had been serving him since before he ascended the throne was making tea with his head bowed, his eyes fixed on the tea leaves, as if he could gain enlightenment from them.
Or maybe it wasn't the avenue, but the brother and sister were talking.
"I actually didn't expect so many people would dislike her."
"Because she has always made people dislike her." "That is exactly what makes her so valuable to me."
“Self-knowledge is certainly valuable.”
The "she" they were talking about was, of course, the lady who was about to become the queen.
His Majesty the Emperor said: "It's a pity that many people want me to take back my order."
Bai Nanming said: "But no one dares to really speak to you."
His Majesty the Emperor smiled and said, "So Gu Zhuo suffered."
"I'm going to go to Cihang Temple."
Bai Nanming's voice was very calm: "I can't let my apprentice be disgusted by others."
His Majesty the Emperor was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "That's good. I'm also a little curious about what those monks from Cihang Temple want to do."
Bai Nanming turned around and walked away.
During this time, she asked casually, "Are you going to let her give birth?"
His Majesty the Emperor narrowed his eyes and remained silent.
Until Bai Nanming left Jinghai, he still didn't get an answer from him.
The "she" mentioned in the words is of course referring to the lady who would become the queen soon.
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A conversation took place in the meditation room of Cihang Temple.
Lin Wanyi opened his eyes and looked at the noble woman who was sitting leisurely without saying a word.
Xie Yinglian smiled and nodded, then said, "I came to see you because I have something to say to you."
Lin Wanyi said: "Please."
As they spoke, she poured a cup of tea for the other person, her expression as calm as water without any ripples.
Xie Yinglian went straight to the point.
"Do you know why Gu Zhuo fell into such a situation, being regarded as a public enemy by the entire cultivation world, and everyone has to curse him?"
She smiled and said, "This is actually a very inappropriate thing to do, because Gu Zhuo is the direct disciple of Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Lin Wanyi's expression remained unchanged.
If she had not had that conversation with Gu Zhuo and learned that the Yinping Xie family was not involved in this matter, it would be difficult for her to remain so calm at this time. She would probably say mockingly that you are asking a question even though you already know the answer.
Xie Yinglian looked into Lin Wanyi's eyes, sighed deeply, and said, "All this is because of you."
When she said this, she was still smiling, but there was a different meaning in her smile.
Not a mockery.
It's mercy.
Lin Wanyi's brows slightly frowned.
"Actually...I really feel sorry for you."
Xie Yinglian sighed, looked towards the northern sky, and said with emotion: "I have been alone in Wangjing for more than ten years, and my mother has never cared about me. Until this year's summer festival, I finally made a big splash, but the limelight was stolen by Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng..."
Lin Wanyi interrupted her and said indifferently: "What do you want to tell me?"
Xie Yinglian continued, "Although your limelight was stolen, your mother also noticed you because of this. Why? It's because you like Gu Zhuo, and Gu Zhuo seems to have a good impression of you."
"It is a very happy thing to like someone, especially when the person you like also likes you."
She looked into Lin Wanyi's eyes, put away all her smiles, and asked with a hint of sadness: "But what if your love is regarded as a tool by your own mother?"
Lin Wanyi's eyes became increasingly cold, and she said nothing.
Xie Yinglian said softly, "A few days ago, news came out in the Divine Capital that your mother was going to let you marry Gu Zhuo. I remember... at that time you were still practicing in Chaotian Sword Palace, right?"
Lin Wanyi remained silent.
In the small town, she deliberately did not mention this matter to Gu Zhuo, because she was actually very dissatisfied with the rumor, and was dissatisfied that her mother did not even ask for her opinion on this matter.
Xie Yinglian smiled, the pity in his eyes became even stronger, and said: "It seems that I guessed right."
Lin Wanyi said: "What exactly do you want to do?"
"I have always believed in a saying that if a person wants to become truly strong, he must learn to face the bloody reality. I really admire you and think you are qualified to stand shoulder to shoulder with me, so I can't help but encourage you with this."
Xie Yinglian put away her smile, her tone still gentle: "But more importantly, I really can't stand seeing a remarkable girl like you being treated as a tool for marriage by your own mother, and being handed over to a man to be toyed with at will, even if that man is someone you like."
She picked up the cup of tea, took a sip, and finally said, "What I least want is for you to deceive yourself. You know everything, but you pretend to know nothing because you like it, and thus fulfill your mother's wish."
After saying this, Xie Yinglian put down the cup of tea, stood up and left. He left in a very free and easy manner without any hesitation.
Lin Wanyi watched them quietly.
After an unknown amount of time, she loosened her hand and her palm was covered in blood.
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The next morning, Cihang Temple was greeted by a winter snow.
After the snow stopped, many practitioners left the meditation room and walked in the mountains to enjoy the scenery and communicate.
Gu Zhuo naturally had no interest in this.
He still stayed indoors, concentrating on solving a problem that even he found difficult, but he already had a premonition that the opportunity was about to come.
Therefore, Chen Chi was still working as a postman for him, traveling back and forth busy all the time. Even the monks of Cihang Temple were familiar with that sword light, not to mention his fellow disciples of Chaotian Jianque.
Many people deduced which Zen room Gu Zhuo lived in through Chen Chi's whereabouts, and often looked there, but never waited for him to show up.
This can't help but disappoint many people.
What people don’t know is that although Gu Zhuo never left the house, his letter left with Chen Chi.
One of the letters was delivered to Pei Jinge, which stated Xiu Hu's location and where she was under house arrest in Cihang Temple.
When Pei Jinge received this letter, he was carefully reading the internal files of the Tianming Sect, trying to outline Lu Mingcheng's life.
In order to shatter that horrible inference with her own hands, the energy she put in was no less than that of Gu Zhuo who was concentrating on breaking through the realm, and maybe even more.
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Everyone is looking for the answer they want and working hard for it.
Gu Zhuo was relatively lucky because the Buddhist name Du Hai did not belong to an unknown person in Cihang Temple. His seniority was quite high and it was easy for him to find out relevant information.
Unfortunately, the monk Du Hai is a very low-key person and there is nothing special about him. He never leaves Cihang Temple on weekdays, let alone stir up trouble in the human world.
So Gu Zhuo became even more certain that there was something wrong with him.
But that wasn't what he needed to worry about right now.
Gu Zhuo raised his head and looked at the woman in the green dress.
"It made me come here from afar..."
Yu Sheng's voice sounded slowly.
She looked into Gu Zhuo's eyes and asked softly, "What can't be said in the letter?"
There's one more chapter, but it's definitely late
(End of this chapter)