The master said not to judge people by their appearance

Before setting off, Xie Yunlan asked: "What preparations do you need for this trip, Master?"

"What preparations do you need?" Shen Fan asked puzzled.

Xie Yunlan: "For example, yellow paper and cinnabar? Or some magic weapon?"

Shen Fan thought for a while, then shook his head.

Xie Yunlan frowned, seeming worried: "Then is the master just going there empty-handed like this? What if you meet a powerful monster?"

Although Shen Fan said that he doesn't know how to spell, but as a magic stick, Xie Yunlan felt that he should have a little bit of ability to play tricks.He didn't ask any questions or asked Shen Fan to perform in front of him because he wasn't very interested in these tricks, but this time he wanted to perform in front of the eldest princess, he had to confirm Shen Fan's ability in advance , Enough to bluff people.

It's best if it's natural enough, it doesn't matter if it's not enough, he has already prepared a whole set of performance plans for Shen Fan, such as the pre-processed yellow paper talisman, only need to apply a special potion to make the ghost face on the talisman appear, or like himself , Xie Yunlan practiced Kung Fu from outsiders, but his internal skills were not bad. When Shen Fan was performing, he could use his internal force to activate the talisman paper bells, creating a miraculous phenomenon that was automatic without wind, or he could secretly send out a talisman. Organ the hidden weapon, blow out the candle and ignite the talisman.

"You'll know when the time comes." Shen Fan was still pretending to be mysterious, with a calm look on his face, and there was no fear that he wouldn't be able to act and was about to be ruined.

Xie Yunlan stared at it for a moment, unable to judge whether Shen Fan's composure was due to his confidence in his ability to bluff people or simply stupidity.

Forget it, when the time comes, play by ear, with him at the side to assist, Shen Fan can "subdue demons" even if he just stands there.

To be on the safe side, he brought Wang Tai with him. Wang Tai learned the same kind of internal energy as him. Although the internal energy was not as good as his, it should still be effective.

On the way to the Princess's Mansion, Xie Yunlan briefly introduced the situation of the Princess's Mansion to Shen Fan.

"Princess Ningyang is the elder sister of His Majesty. Her husband, Marquis Linjiang, passed away more than ten years ago. The eldest princess has two sons and a daughter. This time, it was her youngest daughter, Princess Changping, Fang Ping. Changping County The owner is an old man. He is just seventeen this year. His body has always been in good health. However, for some reason, he has been haunted by nightmares in recent days. He has constant nightmares at night and wakes up in the day with a headache. The doctor prescribed several doses of tranquilizers , but not only is the princess not doing well, but the situation is getting worse and worse, and the eldest princess suspects that evil spirits have entered the mansion, so she wants to invite master... master?" Xie Yunlan stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Shen Fan's eyes, and at the same time doubted Looking out the window, wondering what attracted Shen Fan's attention.

But he saw nothing, only ordinary street scenes outside the window.

Shen Fan came back to his senses: "Why?"

Xie Yunlan: "Master, what kind of evil do you think this is? How should the matter of the princess be resolved?"

Shen Fan: "Who is the princess?"

Xie Yunlan supported her forehead with a headache, and said it again patiently.

Shen Fan didn't lose his mind this time, but he didn't seem to be listening carefully, and after listening, he replied indifferently: "I don't know."

Xie Yunlan's forehead twitched suddenly. He originally thought that it was just playing tricks. He only needed to make some preparations in advance, and it would be easy to do. But Shen Fan's performance made him feel confused.

Now he doesn't expect Shen Fan to have any tricks to bluff people, he just hopes that Shen Fan will say a few words less, don't let his foolishness leak out, and obediently cooperate with his plan.

When the carriage stopped at the gate of the mansion, it happened to meet another carriage that had just arrived. Xie Yunlan was a little surprised when he saw Yuan Lang. He didn't expect the crown prince to attach so much importance to this matter that he came over in person.

Yuan Lang also saw Xie Yunlan, and he didn't put on the prince's airs, he took the initiative to come over and greeted with a smile: "Shenzhi is here."

He was not in the court at the moment, he called Xie Yunlan's name, and there was a sense of intimacy in his words and deeds.

"Your Highness." Xie Yunlan still responded with the courtesy of a monarch and minister, respectful and alienated.

Yuan Lang looked behind Xie Yunlan, and was stunned for a moment when he saw Shen Fan's face clearly. He was obviously surprised by the other's appearance, and he hesitated, "Is this the legendary envoy of the Dragon God?"

The news about the Dragon God's messenger was almost spread in Beijing, but as the protagonist of the story, Shen Fan was the first to hear the name Xie Yunlan made up for him until today, and he was taken aback for a moment.

Xie Yunlan replied, "Exactly."

Shen Fan glanced at Xie Yunlan without denying it.

"For the matter of Xie Chong, I will leave it to Master." Yuan Lang bowed to Shen Fan.

Because Emperor Jianwu believed in alchemists, the entire Great Xia Dynasty respected them very much, and even allowed alchemists to meet officials, including face saints, without kneeling down, but respect comes from respect, and the prince would not salute like this to any alchemist on weekdays , His action gave Shen Fan enough face.

Shen Fan's expression was indifferent, he only nodded his head slightly in response, and he seemed to have such a superior posture.

A group of people entered the mansion, Yuan Wan was already waiting in the main hall, but apart from the eldest princess, there were still a few people standing or sitting in the hall, there were Taoist priests dressed in Taoist robes, monks in cassocks, and black robes. Shaman master, these people were arguing endlessly, and they were noisy, and when they saw someone coming again, they just calmed down for a while.

Yuan Lang asked in surprise, "Aunt, is this...?"

Yuan Wan was suffering from a headache from the quarrel, and she smiled when she saw Yuan Lang: "The prince is here, come, hurry up and serve tea."

She saw Xie Yunlan again, and then she remembered what Yuan Lang told her, and she became embarrassed: "Oh, look, this matter was done, the prince just told me this morning to invite the master of Xuanwuhou's mansion, but Xie Chong is already here The mansion has been in trouble for a few days, and I can't see Ping'er haggard day by day, so yesterday I ordered someone to post a list to attract masters to eliminate the demons."

"It's also strange that Gu didn't tell my aunt in advance." Yuan Lang apologized to Shen Fanmu, "Master, this..."

One thing does not bother the two masters, he is worried that the master who looks very stylish will be angry.

Before Shen Fan said anything, Xie Yunlan said: "As long as it can relieve the eldest princess' worries, it doesn't matter which master can solve it."

Yuan Wan smiled and said: "Master Xie said well, since all the masters have come, please show your magical powers, whoever gets rid of the evil spirits in my house first, I will thank you with a lot of money!"

The eyes of everyone in the hall lit up when they heard the words, and they stopped arguing. They picked up their magic tools and spells and walked out of the house to look for the devil in the mansion.

"Is Master not going?" Yuan Lang asked Shen Fan.

"This is the master invited by Mr. Xie?" Yuan Wan was surprised. She had noticed Shen Fan a long time ago, but she didn't expect that the other party was the alchemist brought by Xie Yunlan.After all, compared with the group of sorcerers who just left the room, Shen Fan looked too young, and also too good-looking.

Xie Yunlan was about to answer for Shen Fan, but Shen Fan spoke first: "I don't feel any evil in the house."

Both Yuan Wan and Yuan Lang were taken aback, while Xie Yunlan's forehead twitched.

Yuan Lang: "Master, what does this mean?"

Yuan Wan: "Master, are you saying that Ping'er's illness is not caused by evil spirits?"

"Not necessarily." Shen Fan explained, "It may also be that this evil creature hides too well, I want to see it first..."

He paused.

"Princess Changping." Xie Yunlan reminded at the right time.

His complexion was as usual, but in his heart he was annoyed that Shen Fan hadn't listened carefully to what he said before, and now he can't even remember the name of the princess.

"Oh yes, it's time for Master to meet Ping'er. The rest of the masters came earlier and have already met." Yuan Wan told the servant girl, "Go and call Miss."

"Ping'er was awakened several times by nightmares at night, and she also had a severe headache when she woke up, and she was not very energetic. She is resting in the room now, Master, wait a moment." Yuan Wan ordered some tea and snacks.

After burning incense, a good-looking young woman came in with the help of a servant girl. Her steps were sloppy, and she kept holding her forehead with her hands as she walked, as if she was not feeling well.

As soon as Fang Ping entered the room, she complained: "Why did my mother call me over again? Didn't the gods...have the masters seen it?"

Although she changed her words in time, she missed what she originally wanted to say.

"Don't be rude!" Yuan Wan reprimanded, "This master was brought by Mr. Xie. He has great powers. Come here and let the master have a look."

Fang Ping walked over reluctantly. She was different from her mother, not because she didn't believe in ghosts and gods, but because she felt that the magic stick magicians who came to the list mostly came for the bounty promised by her mother. What supernatural powers can vulgar people have?In her opinion, only a transcendent person like Li Henian, the national teacher, is a true master.

Therefore, she was somewhat impatient with these magic stick magicians until she saw Shen Fan's face clearly.

She was startled for a moment, then said in a low voice: "This is the master brought by Mr. Xie?"

"It's me." Shen Fan said.

Shen Fan's voice was as outstanding as his appearance, deep and sweet.A layer of blush appeared on Fang Ping's weak and pale face, and her listless expression became energetic all of a sudden. She looked at Shen Fan's face, as if she was bewitched, and murmured in a low voice: "How come you are so handsome... ..."

Although the voice was not loud, everyone in the room heard it. Yuan Wan coughed, and Yuan Lang joked to Xie Yunlan: "Master's supernatural powers are immediately effective, and my cousin has become more energetic."

Xie Yunlan took a sip of tea and didn't speak.

Fang Ping walked to the seat next to Shen Fan and sat down. Seeing Shen Fan staring at her, the blush on her face deepened, and she said shyly, "Master, what can you see?"

Shen Fan looked at it for a moment, and said: "Your congenital deficiency must be due to the fact that you were not born full-term."

"Really?" Fang Ping didn't know about it, she looked at her mother.

Although Shen Fan was brought by Xie Yunlan, he was too young and did not look like a traditional alchemist, so Yuan Wan had always been skeptical about him, but at this moment she was convinced, and said: "Master really has great powers , I accidentally gave birth prematurely when Ping'er was born, and it was indeed not full term."

She quickly asked again: "What do you mean by congenital deficiency? Does it have any effect on Ping'er's body?"

"It doesn't have a big impact," Shen Fan said indifferently, "it's just that her soul fire is weaker than ordinary people, and she is more sensitive to some evil things. The rest of the mansion has no reaction, but she has nightmares again and again, maybe because of this."

"So that's the case, Master, please hurry up and get rid of the evil!" Yuan Wan said.

"We still need to find the hiding place of the evil thing first. Where do you often go?" Shen Fan asked Fang Ping.

"In the mansion, my room is the place I go to the most. Master, do you want to see it?" Fang Ping felt inappropriate when she said it. How could a woman's boudoir allow outside men to enter at will.

Shen Fan didn't have this kind of self-awareness, he nodded and let Fang Ping lead the way.

Fang Ping was so bewildered by his face, she was thinking of doing things in a hurry, this is to get rid of evil spirits, just go in as soon as possible, Yuan Wan thought the same way, she agreed with her hands.

The mother and daughter led Shen Fan to the backyard, and Xie Yunlan was about to follow, but Yuan Lang stopped him: "Shen Zhi, after all, a woman's boudoir is a private place, and the master is there to eliminate demons, so there is no taboo. You and I are idlers, just wait." Let's not go."

Xie Yunlan hesitated for a moment, it was really inconvenient for him to go, but let Shen Fan go by himself...

Forget it, originally his expectations for Shen Fan had fallen to the bottom, but he didn't expect Shen Fan to perform well just now, and he didn't know if he had heard the news in advance, even Fang Ping knew it when he was born less than a month ago.He dared to come out to cheat, probably because he really has some ability to fool people, just trust him for once.

Xie Yunlan thought of this, so he didn't follow, and only told Wang Tai who was accompanying him: "You go to the backyard and wait for the master."

"Yes." Wang Tai understood.

After Wang Tai left, Yuan Lang said again: "Gu remembers how many carps were raised in the garden of my aunt's house. They are very beautiful. Shenzhi will accompany Gu to have a look?"

Xie Yunlan's heart moved, he glanced at Yuan Lang, and nodded in agreement.

The two went to the garden together. The garden was beautiful and quiet. Yuan Lang looked at the budding lotus in the pond, and suddenly said: "Shenzhi, Gu heard that the second brother held a lotus feast, and invited You go and watch together."

Xie Yunlan's brows twitched, and she thought so, the prince didn't come here because of Xie Chong, he came here after him.

He cautiously replied: "The subject is injured and needs rest, and the Second Highness has already declined."

"Is Shenzhi's injury still not healed?" Yuan Lang calculated the time, "You have been back to Beijing for almost half a year."

Xie Yunlan: "The trauma is almost healed, it's just that after many years of fighting, some root causes have fallen, and it needs to be recuperated slowly."

Yuan Lang: "Great Xia is safe and stable now, and the merit of being cautious is indispensable. I will order someone to send some high-quality medicinal materials to your house someday."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Xie Yunlan saluted.

Yuan Lang smiled and said: "Shen Zhi, you don't need to be polite, there are no outsiders at the moment, you don't have to treat me as a prince, just treat me as an ordinary friend."

Xie Yunlan lowered his eyebrows: "I dare not."

Yuan Lang stared at him for a while, his smile faded away, and he suddenly said, "Shen Zhi, do you blame me?"

Although Yuan Lang didn't say anything clearly, both of them knew what he was referring to.Seven years ago when Yuan Rong invaded, Yuan Lang and Xie Guodong went out together, but because of Yuan Lang's rush, he strayed into the enemy's trap, and Xie Guodong died when he led his troops to rescue.

Xie Yunlan did not expect the crown prince to bring up this matter suddenly, so he paused for a moment before replying: "Your highness is the prince of the country, the future son of heaven, and his father is a general. He is supposed to protect the country and protect the lord. To protect the lord, to die is a worthy and heroic death. , I have never complained."

Yuan Lang: "Really?"

"Seriously!" Xie Yunlan said decisively, "If the subject is faced with the same situation, he will make the same choice as his father. Loyalty to the king and protection of the country is the responsibility!"

Yuan Lang smiled again, and he said again: "Shen Zhi is twenty-four this year, right? But he has never been married, why don't I come to lead the red line, what do you think of Master Xue's daughter?"

Mr. Xue is the prince's tutor, an important figure in the prince's party. If Xie Yunlan marries him, it will be an announcement to the whole court that he has joined the prince's party.

"Thanks to His Highness's kindness, but I have not considered marriage for the time being." Xie Yunlan refused.

"You are not young anymore, you should make plans for this matter early, and have a son in the future, so that you can inherit your martial arts and protect my Great Xia territory." Yuan Lang still did not give up, "I have seen Mr. Xue's daughter, Like a flower like a jade, it is a perfect match for you."

Xie Yunlan frowned slightly, and made up an excuse: "Your Highness doesn't know something, but the subject already has his own heart."

"Oh?" Yuan Lang asked in surprise, "But I have never heard of it. Who is Shen Zhi's sweetheart?"

Xie Yunlan: "She is unknown. She is the daughter of a wild hunter family. I was chased by Yuan Rong cavalry and fled into the mountains. Fortunately, she rescued me and saved my life. She and I are in love with each other. to marry her."

Yuan Lang: "Then why haven't you married yet?"

Xie Yunlan: "Because when I went back to look for her, I found that she was no longer at the original location. Maybe it was affected by the war, and my family moved. I have never given up looking for it. I only hope that one day I will go to the appointment under the moon."

"So that's how it is." Yuan Lang sighed, "Shen Zhi is so concerned about her, she must be a beautiful woman, can she describe it for me?"

"She..." Xie Yunlan paused for a moment, there was no such person in the first place, it was not easy for him to make up such a story temporarily, and he had to make up another appearance...

His mind was racing, trying to find inspiration from the people he had met before, and Shen Fan's face inexplicably popped up in his mind. After a while.

After listening to Yuan Lang, he said: "Listening to what Shen Zhi said, she is indeed a beauty that can overwhelm the country and the city, and I don't know who is more beautiful than the master in your house."

Xie Yunlan smiled and said, "It's about the same."