Mikago

To talk about the origin of the Shuiyun Mirror, it has to be traced back to the war years when Daning was founded more than 300 years ago.

In that year, Ning Taizu Zhao Huachun raised his troops from Southwest Shu and marched northward, passing all the way and beating the generals like a broken bamboo.On the middle road to the vicinity of Moon Valley in the Qinling Mountains, it was suddenly ambushed by local defenders.

Due to the intricate terrain of the valley, the ambushes appeared and disappeared, which repeatedly caught the army by surprise and caused heavy casualties.In the end, Zhao Huachun had no choice but to order to temporarily retreat to an open place outside the valley, to rest and prepare for future reports.

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were thin, and the cool breeze was blowing. Zhao Huachun paced outside the military tent, frowning and thinking of a way to break through the moon valley.

Suddenly, a gust of piano sound came in the cool wind, reaching Zhao Huachun's ears.He followed the sound and unknowingly came to a green bamboo forest.

There is a pavilion in the middle of the bamboo forest, and the qin player is sitting in the pavilion.I saw that this person was only [-] or [-] years old, with white clothes, black hair, and handsome appearance; however, in his gestures, he carried a kind of elegance and freedom beyond his age.

Among the barren mountains and wild mountains, where did such a refined character come from?

After Zhao Huachun thought about it for a while, he knew that he had met an immortal who was living in seclusion and cultivating Taoism.

Sure enough, this handsome young man confessed to Zhao Huachun that he was a god who cultivated in the Qinling Mountains.Although he is outside the world, he still cares about the well-being of the common people in the world.

Now that the Dujuan dynasty is about to run out, it is destiny for the rebel army to go north. Not only is he willing to help Zhao Huachun overcome the current difficulties, but he can also help Zhao Huachun achieve the most important ambition in his life.

And all of this only requires Zhao Huachun to agree to his request.

This request is to build a magnificent palace for him on the mountain peak near Moon Valley.And this palace was named as the Royal Outer Temple.

Compared with thousands of miles of land, what is this little thing?Zhao Huachun naturally readily agreed.

After that, he talked with the immortal all night in the gazebo.Talking about the place of interest, the immortal took out a bright mirror, said that he could see the past and the future, and asked Zhao Huachun to look into the mirror.

Zhao Huachun was naturally dubious, but still looked down.No one knew what he saw in the mirror, but when he recovered, he was already sleeping in the military tent.

On this day, the Moon Valley was suddenly filled with thick fog, and the five fingers could not be seen, and even the defenders couldn't tell the direction.However, Zhao Huachun's soldiers were unstoppable, beheading the enemy's general in one fell swoop, and took down the Moon Valley pass.

After another two years, Zhao Huachun finally created the Daning Dynasty with his own hands, creating a prosperous dynasty.He did not forget the promise of Yuegu back then, and he returned to Qinling personally to find the trail of the immortal.

The fairy trail is misty, and has long since disappeared.But when the messengers who explored the path climbed to the steep and isolated mountain top in the hinterland of the Moon Valley, they found a clear pond hidden on the snow-capped mountain top.

On the rock in the middle of the pool, there is a sparkling silver mirror quietly placed.

A few years later, a majestic and magnificent palace without losing the spirit of Taoism stands on Baitou Snow Mountain.The statue of Tianwu stands tall, and countless disciples burn ointments to inherit sundials, cast swords and grind medicines, continuing the incense and glory of the temple day after day.

The handsome fairy from back then never showed up again, and the treasure closely related to Daning Guozuo was stored in the Mingtai Hall with a closed door on the top of the mountain, and was carefully served by the princess of the clan of the Daning Dynasty.

Only on the seventh day of July every 12 years, on the day when Zhao Huachun met the immortal, Shuiyun Jing would be invited out of the Mingtai Hall, and go to Zhaojing to accept the worship along the route that Zhao Huachun used to go north.

This is the famous "appearance stage".

From the moment Shui Yunjing left Tianwu Palace to Zhaojing, the guard of honor marched slowly all the way, and it took [-] days to arrive.Thousands of people bowed down along the way, and tribute incense candles were piled up along the roadside.

Twenty days later, Shui Yunjing arrived at the Tianwu Temple in Zhaojing City. On the first seven days, he worshiped for the royal clan, and no one else was allowed to approach.After seven days, the people of the capital can enter to worship and worship; and those who pay millions of guan are allowed to use the Shuiyun mirror for luck.

"How to do divination?" Lu You asked the most concerned question.

"It's actually very simple. The Shuiyun mirror is placed on the throne of the main hall, and there is a futon in front of it. You just sit on the futon and meditate for a whole night, and you can leave the next morning."

"One night? Wouldn't that fall asleep?"

"Just fell asleep." Tang Ruilang took advantage of the situation and lay down next to Lu You, "Whatever you dreamed in your dream is what it is. Who can say that it wasn't the future that the gods made you dream about?"

Tang Ruilang's voice surrounded his ears, and Lu You twisted his neck a little away from him, allowing himself to concentrate on serious matters.

Speaking of which, Emperor Huiming probably also slept in front of the Shuiyun Mirror, and then dreamed of Zhao Yang.According to the tradition of the Daning Dynasty, he naturally regarded this dream as an oracle, and believed that Zhao Yang was a figure closely related to the destiny of the Ning Dynasty.

But the dream is likely to be just a dream, and the so-called supernatural power of the Shuiyun mirror may be completely just a trick to deify the imperial power.

Or, both the dream and Kamui are real.However, the person Emperor Huiming saw in his dream... was not the real King Xuan Zhao Yang.

As soon as this thought came up, Lu You suddenly felt his heart skip a beat.It was clearly just a delusion, but it fascinated him unexpectedly.

No... This kind of unreasonable thinking can only breed hostility, and it doesn't have any positive meaning.

Lu You forced himself to come back to his senses, but found that Tang Ruilang was looking at him carefully, as if he still had something to say.

Lu You didn't try to force him, as expected, Tang Ruilang hesitated, and soon began to make voices.

"Actually, I also took a picture of the water cloud mirror. That was when I was six years old. In fact, I didn't understand anything at the time. I just followed my uncle into the hall, and then slept on the futon and made a bizarre Strange dream."

Lu You didn't find it strange: "What did you dream about?"

Tang Ruilang sighed, his warm breath on Lu You's earlobe: "I saw you."

Lu You's shoulders were slightly stiff, and he immediately came back to his senses: "...you saw Zhao Yang?"

"I thought it was him too."

Tang Ruilang said without hesitation: "To be honest, I was very discouraged at that time. So no matter who asked me, I said that I didn't see anything. Later, I hid in the Imperial College to study."

Speaking of this, he chuckled again: "After I met you in the Imperial College, I realized that there are such strange and ingenious things in the world. That's why I kept pestering you—because you are my Destined man!"

Is this the true meaning of "God's will" that Tang Ruilang kept saying on the day when the fire was bestowed on the Qingming Festival?

They are obviously two things of the same nature, but Emperor Huiming's dream made Lu You feel excited; while Tang Ruilang's dream made him feel a little...unhappy.

"So, everything is Shui Yunjing's instructions. If Zhao Yang, the 'Zhu Yu', was not in front of you, you would not pay attention to me, a child of a low-level official's family."

"Correct."

Tang Ruilang's words are not amazing and he keeps dying.However, Lu You also understood his speaking style, so he was not in a hurry to get angry, and just quietly waited for him to continue talking.

Tang Ruilang really changed the subject.

"The karma in this world, whether it's a blessing or a disaster, must have a beginning. Some people are attracted to each other, and some are inspired by others... But no matter whether the intention is noble or hypocritical, the most important thing is whether or not you meet after meeting. Able to be congenial. Those who are beautiful may have a violent personality; those who are full of poetry and books may be jealous and harmful... These all need to be carefully considered after meeting. You and I have known each other for many years. I love your talent and pity you In such a situation, cherish your body. It’s all like this, so why bother about the reason at the beginning?”

Lu You's eyelids twitched twice, but he still looked away coldly.

"Perhaps the love and pity you said are all false. It was Shui Yunjing who instructed that getting along with me was profitable, so you used these words to coax me."

"No matter how you think about it... the one who is really profitable should be Zhao Yang, not you?"

Tang Ruilang seemed to feel a headache, and he didn't back down when he spoke.

"If I have to say that I have a plan, it should be the feeling of comfort and happiness when I am with you. And I am not only greedy for these, I also want more. So, one day, I will put you Take it out of this Zichen Palace, I will do what I say."

"But I don't want to leave!" Lu You couldn't hear such words the most, "My future cannot be decided by anyone."

"Let no one decide"

Seeing his stubborn expression, Tang Ruilang suddenly sneered.

"Do you think that your current path is chosen by yourself? Do you think that Qi Yunchu really regards you as a child who confides in you? Do you think... Zhao Yang will tolerate you, a smarter and better slave than him, and let you keep doing it?" His substitute? Zoran, don't lie to yourself anymore. You are already in the mud, and every step you take will only sink you deeper. Grab my hand, this is your only chance to get out!"

As he spoke, he also stretched out his hand to press Lu You's shoulder.

However, Lu You reacted faster than him, dodging Tang Ruilang's hand in a flash.

"Since it's a deep trap, Mr. Tang, don't interfere, so as not to hurt your bright future. Enough, don't bother me anymore. Your appearance will only make me feel painful."

"But I just..."

Tang Ruilang's voice stopped abruptly the moment his patience reached its peak, and was replaced by a helpless sigh.

"If this is your sincere words, then from today onwards, I will not appear around you again."

Having said that, he suddenly stretched out his hand to grab Lu You's jaw, forcing Lu You to look at him.

"But I still want to remind you one last time. You can't trust anyone in this palace. Don't give up your heart and feelings. The best ending for you is to go through this long life alone... Is this the future you want?"

Lu You's chin was pinched by him, and he couldn't dodge it twice. He could only stare back at Tang Ruilang stubbornly, with a faint glimmer of water in his eyes.

The two looked at each other silently for a while, and finally Tang Ruilang let go first.

"I am leaving."

He sighed and got up from the bed.

"Remember what I said. From now on, unless you come to me, I won't take the initiative to talk to you again."

Until the sound of his footsteps disappeared outside the bedroom, Lu You didn't say another word.

After that day, Lu You never heard any news about Tang Ruilang.

Although the days are boring, they are passing day by day after all.And just when the seven-day period expired, an unexpected guest came to Huiqing Palace.

"I heard that the emperor's younger brother has been recuperating in bed for the past few days. He is safe and well-behaved, which saves the people in the palace a lot of trouble. Brother Wang thought it was very interesting, so he stopped by to have a look."

Lu You still remembered the kiss on the day of the cold food shooting ceremony, so he immediately became nervous when he saw Zhao Jing.

On the contrary, Zhao Jing, with a gentle and honest look, sat down beside Lu You affectionately, and wrapped his arms around his shoulders.

"We meet again, sweet little boy."

This guy really knows the truth.

Now that the matter has come to this point, Lu You feels a little more at ease——Zhao Jing has never come forward to expose the deception of the real and fake Zhao Yang, which obviously means that Qi Yunchu's mediation has played a role.

But a companion is like a tiger, so he still can't show disrespect to this unpredictable prince.

Lu You then asked respectfully: "Thanks to King Kang's wrong love, but since Your Highness knows that I am not Zhao Yang, why do you condescend to come here?"

Zhao Jing tilted his handsome face, as if Lu You had just said something ridiculous.

"Why, must there be some purpose in doing things? Don't you just do what you think of?"

This taken-for-granted attitude made Lu You laugh dumbly. For some reason, the tense mood just now relaxed a little.

"You are a prince, maybe you can do this."

"You are a prince?"

Zhao Kyung heheed twice, and touched his chiseled chin.

"Of course the prince has things that the prince can easily do, but there are also some things that are more difficult for ordinary people to do."

Lu You understood that Zhao Jing was waiting for him to talk to him, so he could only respond obediently; "What can't be done?"

"Do what you like with the people you like."

Zhao Jing smiled gently, but his arms tightened around Lu You's shoulders.

Lu You felt as if he was being entangled by a boa constrictor, and it was hard to hide, so he smiled bitterly and said, "Stop teasing me. You and His Highness King Xuan obviously don't have that kind of relationship."

"I'm not with him, but I can be with you."

Zhao Jing's gaze was gloomy, wandering around Lu You's face, as if admiring a fine piece of porcelain.

"Have you heard of Nongyu Building?"

Lu You's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded.

"Let me tell you a secret." Zhao Jing pressed his voice against Lu You's ear, "I used to go to Nong Yulou often. The emperor didn't care about Longyang, so the handsome young men who were full of buildings were picked by the clan's children at will. Take your pick."

Lu You retreated a little later, and said in a low voice, "You are talking about the past, before marrying the princess, right?"

Zhao Jing's arm stiffened slightly, and he smiled in a low voice, but it was rare that he didn't answer directly.

"You are quite courageous, you dare to poke your brother and my foot."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and pinched Lu You's waist.

"However, I really appreciate that you have the courage and insight to do so many difficult things at a young age. If you work hard and do a good job, you will be rich, rich and powerful in the future. If you do it well not good--"

His hand suddenly went down, and he even squeezed Lu You's buttocks hard.

"Then you belong to me. I have countless ways to make you forget who you are."

Lu You was pinched until his hair stood on end, and was about to reply when Zhao Jing let go of his hand and stood up.

"It's getting late, so that's all. Remember, Brother Wang, I came to visit you. When you see your father in the future, don't forget to mention the benefits of being a brother. Brother Wang will naturally cherish you in the future."