Chapter 276: Yang ends and Yin begins, the situation changes

In Qilin Pavilion, the flowers and trees are in full bloom, colorful and beautiful, and each flower seems to have a spirit, surrounding the three people around the stone table.

Two people played chess with black and white pieces.

Zhou Tieyi is wearing a golden crown and brocade clothes, in the prime of his life; Miaoyu is wearing a straw hairpin and Taoist robe, looking comfortable and at ease.

Bai Mei held a silk lotus fan in her hand and blew air to Zhou Tieyi while watching the chess game.

Zhou Tieyi's chess skills were slightly inferior to Miaoyu's, and he had already lost two games in a row. At the beginning of this game, he begged, "Senior sister, can't you give me a move?"

Miaoyu had a smile on her calm face, but she refused to give in. "Master Wuming said that if we give in, the game will be meaningless, especially when we are playing against you. We cannot give in."

Zhou Tieyi looked at Bai Mei, "Sister Bai Mei, you have a good relationship with Senior Sister, why don't you help me beg Senior Sister."

When Bai Mei saw Zhou Tieyi's eyes move quickly, she knew that her young master must have another trick in mind, so she quickly said, "I don't understand what's going on in this chess game."

But she was on Zhou Tieyi's side in the end. Seeing that Zhou Tieyi had lost a lot, she picked up the mung bean smoothie in the cold box next to her and said, "Young Master, Taoist Miaoyu, why don't you two have some smoothies to relieve your fatigue first."

Although Zhou Tieyi was very concerned about the emperor's attitude towards the proposal of "Zixiao Taoist Palace".

The last time I submitted the "Purple Sky Taoist Palace Discussion", the emperor kept his composure and the memorial disappeared as if it fell into a lake.

Zhou Tieyi immediately realized that in this world where one can practice cultivation, emperors have different definitions of enjoyment.

However, the "Zixiao Taoist Palace" was related to whether he could open a hole in Daxia's finances, so Zhou Tieyi had to submit it again in the name of "auspiciousness".

This is also the best opportunity I have had in the past one or two years.

If His Majesty the Great Xia could keep his composure this time, then I would not be able to continue making trouble.

Many things can be done once or twice but not three times, especially when everyone is not stupid.

The first two times, one can be explained by showing loyalty and another by keeping the world at peace, but the third time is very difficult to explain.

If this best opportunity is missed, it means that Tianyun is still in Daxia. Many of his plans need to be slowed down and not rushed, otherwise the emperor will notice something wrong.

And the more this happens, the more you need to remain calm.

He picked up the mung bean smoothie and looked at the red sunset in the distance, which was neatly arranged like fish scales.

I sighed in my heart, this smoothie is so cool, the sunset is so beautiful, why should I worry about the world?

Miaoyu also followed Zhou Tieyi's gaze and looked at the sunset in the sky. She sighed softly, "Tomorrow will be another sunny day, and the moon will be too bright. I'm afraid this is not a good sign."

Zhou Tieyi was about to speak when a sharp and soft voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard, "Master Miaoyu, what you said is wrong. Today is a time of auspicious signs. It is the time when water and fire complement each other. When the yang is exhausted and the yin is born, heaven and earth are in harmony."

Zhou Tieyi and the other two followed his gaze and saw the eunuch Su Xibi, who was accompanying the students, standing outside the gate with a piece of rice paper in his right hand.

Seeing the rice paper held by Su Xibi, Zhou Tieyi knew that his title of nobility was confirmed, so he walked to the gate with Miaoyu and Baimei, bowed to Su Xibi and said, "Greetings, Su Bandu, but has the emperor sent down another secret decree?"

Su Xibi didn't come in directly through the main entrance, so he must have a lot of things to tell him alone.

Zhou Tieyi looked at Miaoyu and Baimei, asking whether he should send the two girls away.

Su Xibi bowed first and returned the greeting. "We would like to congratulate Lord Zhou. His Majesty has bestowed upon Lord Zhou the title 'Prosperous Era'."

After saying that, Su Xibi handed the rice paper to Zhou Tieyi.

Zhou Tieyi was stunned and asked softly, "Don't you need to set up an incense table?"

Su Xibi smiled and sighed in his heart, it is true that one achieves success at a young age. Even if one is smart, there are many things that one has not experienced.

It is a cumbersome matter to be conferred a title of nobility.

"This is not a formal imperial decree. You only need to bow to Yujing Mountain to express your gratitude."

Zhou Tieyi did as Su Xibi said, and then took the rice paper.

Su Xibi did not let Zhou Tieyi dismiss his attendants. He looked at the chessboard on the stone table shaded by flowers and trees and said with a smile, "Master Zhou is content with his poverty."

Zhou Tieyi smiled and said, "Su Bandu came at the right time. We were eating smoothies, so he could use some too."

Su Xibi nodded with satisfaction and glanced at Miaoyu and Baimei imperceptibly. He was not only pleased with Zhou Tieyi's invitation for ice smoothie, but also very satisfied with Zhou Tieyi's "contentment with poverty and happiness with the Tao".

After Su Xibi sat down, he began to talk about the etiquette of being conferred a title of nobility.

There are many details involved, the most important of which is the etiquette of "declining".

The so-called decline refers to the ceremony of ministers accepting titles when the emperor ascends the throne.

The emperor gave way three times, and the princes gave way twice.

The first concession was that three days later, a bus carrying the imperial edict would come to Zhou's house at an auspicious time. The Zhou mansion would be decorated with lights and housecleaned to welcome the guest, but Zhou Tieyi could not accept the edict and had to decline it in person.

The second time was after the imperial edict was brought back, the emperor asked all officials to discuss new rewards. All officials once again affirmed Zhou Tieyi's merits, and one of the three officials wrote a letter suggesting that the reward should continue, and Zhou Tieyi needed to submit a memorial to decline.

After he declined twice, the emperor's envoy summoned Zhou Tieyi into the palace and conferred the title on him in the presence of all officials. This time he no longer had to be humble.

This process will last at least one month. In addition to etiquette considerations, it is also a way for all officials to supervise the character of the person being conferred the title and whether his merits are worthy of the title.

If it is found during this process that the person being conferred does not have the same moral character or merit, then any official can write a letter to stop it. After all, the Marquis has all kinds of privileges, and it can almost be said that he can recreate a Huwei General's Mansion. Today's Huwei General Zhou Qinlong is only a Marquis.

There are three marquises in one family in Daxia today, and this is the only one of its kind, so we have to be cautious.

After explaining the etiquette of resignation, Su Xibi said with a smile, "After Lord Zhou is conferred the title, it can be considered as a crown. His Majesty will certainly reward him with a house in Qinglong City. Lord Zhou must thank him when the time comes."

When Su Xibi mentioned this matter alone, Zhou Tieyi immediately understood another layer of meaning, which was that having three marquises in one family was too precious, and after he was granted the title of marquis, he should split up the family and move to Qinglong City.

Even if it is just a separation in name, the Zhou family will be divided into two branches after the generation of Zhou Tieyi and Zhou Tiege. If Zhou Tiege is determined to stop it, then Zhou Tieyi will not be able to use the resources of General Huwei's Mansion.

"It's natural."

Zhou Tieyi affirmed.

The so-called family affairs, national affairs and world affairs.

When power reaches a certain level, family affairs become national affairs. I have now reached this level.

Seeing that Zhou Tieyi accepted the condition of splitting up the family, Su Xibi continued, "His Majesty also asked me to tell Lord Zhou that he would never mistreat any of his meritorious officials. When Lord Zhou completes the construction of Zixiao Dao Palace and Daxia pacifies Yuanmeng, he will be given a land to be crowned king, and his title will be passed down from generation to generation."

Hearing this, Zhou Tieyi couldn't suppress the tingling sensation in his heart, and his body trembled slightly.

Zhou Tieyi did not hide his emotional changes, and Su Xibi naturally noticed it.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with this. Anyone would feel the same way when faced with the promise of splitting the land and becoming king. It would be strange if Zhou Tieyi didn't show any reaction.

Zhou Tieyi sighed in his heart, he had finally waited for it.

Zixiao Taoist Palace!

This is much more important than splitting the land and becoming king!
It was worth waiting for a day!
Zhou Tieyi bowed straight in the direction of Yujing Mountain and said, "I accept your command and thank you."

With today's observations, Su Xibi left with satisfaction. When he returned to the palace later, both the Emperor and the Empress would ask in detail about Zhou Tieyi's condition today, so he did not go through the main gate but came here for a secret investigation.

In the real vision, after Su Xibi really left, Zhou Tieyi looked up at the fish-scale sunset again. At this time, half of the bright red sunset was hanging down, and the bright moon was rising on the other side, and the sky was dark blue.

Zhou Tieyi smiled and said to Miaoyu, "Sister, Su Bandu is right. This fish scale can represent a clear sky or a long rainy day. It all depends on the dragon riding the wind and rain. Su Bandu serves the emperor. He said that when the yang ends, the yin begins. So tomorrow will be a good day and the world will be blessed. What do you think?"

Miaoyu looked at the sunset in the sky and sighed, "Who else can tell the changes in the wind and clouds except for the saints?"

Zhou Tieyi laughed heartily, feeling extremely happy.

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Too illusory.

Shanyin entered the room and bowed to the important people present.

From the moment Zhou Tieyi was planned, it was destined that the top three ranks would participate in this matter.

Although Shanyin had mentioned this matter in several gatherings, it naturally aroused the curiosity of some people. They naturally wanted to test it through Shanyin, and if there was a chance, they would not mind taking Zhou Tieyi's bounty.

"How is he doing lately?"

Shanyin seriously recounted the process of Zhou Tieyi going to Linshuixuan to listen to music during this period.

"You didn't seem anxious in the process?"

One of them interrupted and asked.

Shanyin did not answer immediately, but thought carefully about the past ten days. "No, he came to the courtesan Guan Guan every day to listen to music. I just sang along with a few songs. In his eyes, I am still being investigated by the courtesan Guan Guan. I can feel that... he has feelings for me."

When they heard Shanyin say the word "feelings", one of them laughed and said, "Feelings come from within, so naturally you can't guard against them."

The Cha Nu Dao evolved from Taoist sexual techniques and absorbed a part of Buddhist pleasure techniques. It was widely spread in brothels.

There are even many warriors with vigorous blood who go to brothels to find prostitutes who practice the way of the Cha Nu in order to enjoy temporary pleasure.

Therefore, even if Zhou Tieyi knew that Shanyin was practicing the way of the Cha Nu, it was normal. In order to get close to Zhou Tieyi, Shanyin even abolished her own practice of the Cha Nu with the help of a secret treasure and returned to the ninth level, which is also the level of many prostitutes in Linshuixuan.

One person asked, "How is his use of Ambergris?"

"I've used it three times."

This ambergris is not a poison, it can even be considered a tonic. Linshuixuan is used to using ambergris, and the usual dosage is not appropriate. It is normal for Shanyin to use ambergris in order to win favor.

It's just that this ambergris, when used in conjunction with the secret treasure of their Caesar Sect, has miraculous uses.

The person who just spoke thought for a moment and said, "He is now in high spirits, everything is going well for him, and he is about to be crowned king. This is also the time when his guard is the lowest. You can start trying to ask for sex. If he agrees, you can prepare for the next step."

The risk of assassinating Zhou Tieyi was too great, and those of the top three ranks had to determine the timing bit by bit.

"Yes."

"By the way, you won't fall in love with him, right?"

Shanyin was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "I am not one of those 17 or 18-year-old girls who are ignorant of the world."

(End of this chapter)