Chapter 337 Entering the Palace
As soon as Yan Lugong Temple passed by, "General Du" and his troops seemed to have no obstacle.
Go straight on the main road, passing many streets, alleys, shops, public offices and private houses, all of which are unimpeded.
And along the way, Xin Gongping saw many people suddenly appearing on the roadside, kneeling down to greet "General Du" with his troops and horses.
After the driver passed by, he got up and followed him.
What surprised him was that these people included scholars and officials, but their faces were all unclear.
Along the way, several ranks of sergeants followed behind the chariot.
This formation is really like a soldier clearing the way and hundreds of officials greeting them.
If it wasn't too eerie and strange, it wouldn't be wrong to say that it was to welcome the emperor's royal carriage.
Judging from the several mansions he passed and the positions of several non-commissioned officers, Xin Pingping had some vague guesses.
Although he couldn't see his face clearly, he could see his body shape, official uniform, and various signs.
These non-commissioned officers should be the ones he had met many years ago when he went to Beijing. They were the important officials of the DPRK who he finally got the opportunity to pay homage to.
Only a few years ago, I heard about the deaths of these important ministers.
If Xin Gongping hadn't already met Yin officials, Yin soldiers and Yin generals along the way, and seen all kinds of incredible things, he would never have imagined such strange things.
From this point of view, I am afraid that these people are the ancestors of some of the current ministers, or simply deceased scholars and courtiers.
Actually, one by one, they all became servants of the Underworld?!
Thinking of this, Xin Pingping couldn't help but feel angry again.
The official who appeared from the temple just now was the one who covered the sacred image of Yan Lugong enshrined in the temple, blocking the appearance of Yan Lugong and allowing these evil creatures with ulterior motives to move forward.
Looking at it now, it is obvious that there are definitely not a few people in the DPRK and China colluding with each other.
There are ghosts outside and collusion between courtiers and scholars inside. This so-called "welcome to ascend to immortality" is simply premeditated and is definitely not a normal seduction by ghosts.
Otherwise, why collude with insiders?
Moreover, although he is a scholar and usually respects ghosts and gods and keeps away from them, he has heard about them.
Although the Yin Division controls the affairs of Yin and Yang, the cycle of life and death is where the soul of a person returns after death.
But throughout the dynasties, I have never heard of anyone being able to take charge of the emperors of the world.
Not to mention the Human Emperor, all the sages, sages, and heroes in the human world have only heard that they will turn into stars in the sky after death and continue to protect humanity for eternity.
Although he has never seen it with his own eyes, he is willing to believe it.
Now that he has experienced this incident and seen this scene of collusion between humans and ghosts, Xin Gongping is even more convinced.
What should I do?
These evil things are clearly meant to harm Your Majesty!
Xin Gongping was anxious, but he knew he was powerless and did not dare to show it.
Otherwise, it would be a minor misfortune for him to suffer, and no one would know about this evil deed, but it would be a big deal to harm His Majesty!
"Since you all have come, I will do my duty to welcome the envoy. I will use this place to hold a Yin and Yang banquet tonight to celebrate the great event with you and gain merit together!"
The eerie and harsh voice of "General Du" reached Xin Pingping's ears, and he scraped the sharp instrument on a smooth and hard object, which made people's hair stand on end and woke him up.
When he looked up, he found that he had arrived in front of a temple without knowing when.
After scanning the surroundings, I found that this seemed to be the home of a wealthy family.
The temple in front of me also looks like a family temple.
An official in purple clothes walked out of the queue, bowed and said: "Having the general come here has brought great glory to our family. It is even more lucky for our family to host a banquet for the general. General, please give me your orders. Everything is done by myself."
There are subordinates ready for the general."
"General Du" said in a low voice: "That's not necessary. The Yin and Yang banquet is extraordinary. You go and let the descendants of your family have people sacrifice in your family temple with incense and three animals. Don't leave any melons, fruits, wine or food behind. This is
The future will bring you benefits."
"Yes, I obey the orders, let's do it now!"
The fuzzy-looking official in purple bowed without moving, took three steps back, and then suddenly turned into a wisp of green and black energy and disappeared.
Xin Gongping was shocked, angry and frightened.
In this temple, there are many tablets enshrined in the front, and on the three walls, there are portraits hanging, which should be the ancestors of the family, most of them wearing official uniforms.
Among them, the one at the front looks exactly the same as the purple-robed official who just disappeared, judging from his clothes and figure.
Not long after, a group of dozens of people, hugging each other from front to back, walked quickly and orderly into the family temple.
The strange thing is that inside and outside this temple, there are formations of Yin soldiers, heavy armors, faint ghost fires, and bursts of crying and howling. It is extremely eerie and creepy.
"General Du" and a group of vague-looking non-commissioned officers occupied the main hall of the temple to a full extent, but these dozens of people walked straight in as if they had not seen them before, and even passed through the numerous figures without noticing.
Even Xin Pingping, a living person, could not be seen by anyone for some unknown reason.
Under hundreds of pairs of pale green eyes, servants carried three animals and various kinds of sacrifices.
Dozens of people, led by a middle-aged man wearing a black ribbon in front of them, respectfully burned incense, put many sacrifices into the fire and melted them, and then performed the ritual of kneeling and offering sacrifices.
For a time, the temple was filled with incense and bursts of strange fragrance rose.
This caused a crowd of invisible non-commissioned officers to commotion and swallowing sounds.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
"General Du" laughed loudly, and two dots of green fire suddenly shot out from under his iron helmet. The green fire was bright and spread, and there were even streaks of black smoke curling up.
For a time, it spread all over the surrounding space, and the inside and outside of the family temple became a strange place, with no distinction between east and west, dim and green, surging black clouds, and eerie and cold.
The temple, the palace, the houses, and the strangers were all gone.
Case after case appeared in the dark clouds and green light, filled with delicacies, delicacies, wine, melons and fruits.
"Everyone, drink this cup together!"
The "General Du" held up a wine vessel, which was pale and yellow, and seemed to be made of bone.
"Brother Xin,"
Wang Zhen's voice woke up Xin Gongping, who was restless: "This wine can be drunk by strangers, and it is beneficial and harmless. Brother Xin, please drink this cup to the full."
Xin Gongping stared blankly at the wine vessel in front of him, which was as yellow as a dry bone, and the thick green liquid with a hint of scarlet inside. His stomach was turbulent, and it took him a long time to hold back from vomiting it out.
Looking at the faint green fire and the blurry faces, Xin Gongping took a deep breath, picked up the wine container and drank it all in one gulp.
This thick slurry is thick in the mouth, but extremely fragrant.
But the fragrance was very weird, mixed with the smell of incense, which made Xin Gongping feel very uncomfortable.
Wang Zhen looked at him with a smile on his face and said with a hint of satisfaction: "How is it? In the Yulin store, Brother Xin treated me to a drink of wine, and this time I also returned Brother Xin's wine, which is unique in the world."
"Haha..." Xin Pingping could only laugh and deal with it.
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When "General Du" holds a grand banquet of yin and yang.
Chen Yi took Cheng Shilian into Chang'an City quietly.
The city's curfew couldn't stop him.
"Master Tripitaka, the palace is strictly restricted and it is difficult to see the face of Heaven. As you and I, I am afraid it will not be easy to report this news to Heaven."
Cheng Shilian frowned and said: "Shilian once had the honor to meet Mr. Hedong. He is an upright man with a loyal heart. If he learns about this, he will not hold back. He is serving as a minister of etiquette in the capital. Why don't we pay a visit at night?"
Mr. Hedong, please help me!"
Chen Yi glanced at the towering Nine-layer Palace in the distance, smiled when he heard the words, and turned around and said: "Cheng Jie, this is a very good idea, so I asked Cheng Jie to go and ask Mr. Hedong to come forward."
"Okay! It is the duty of a person to be honest!"
Cheng Shilian promised solemnly and then reacted: "Master Tripitaka won't go with me?"
Chen Yi shook his head and said as if he had something to say: "The 'power of Heaven' is unpredictable. The Human Emperor is so noble that there is absolutely no room for mistakes. You and I should act separately. The young monk has his own plan."
Cheng Shilian glanced at him, thinking of all the mysterious and unfathomable things Chen Yan had said since they met, and solemnly saluted: "In this way, Master Lao is here for you!"
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
Chen Yi said with a smile, and then personally sent him to Mr. Liu Zongyuan's house in Hedong. He didn't go through the front door and threw him directly in, alarming the people in the house.
Hiding in the dark, he saw a middle-aged man with a long beard appear with his own eyes. Cheng Shilian called him "Mr. Hedong" and explained his purpose. Liu Zongyuan welcomed him in with surprise and uncertainty before leaving.
Chapter completed!