Heiankyo love story

When Heian-kyo was built, high expectations were placed on it, so it was named "Ping An". Unfortunately, this Heian-kyo has not really been "safe" for a long time.

Demons and ghosts are everywhere, ghosts are constantly inciting fear, and the gap between rich and poor is widening. All kinds of conflicts have become undercurrents that bring uneasiness to Heianjing. They rise and fall sometimes, but they never stop.

Ping'an-kyo was modeled after Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. On the central axis of the city, Suzaku Avenue was also built to run through the north and south, so as to divide Ping'an-kyo into east and west parts. Zuojing on the east is also called Luoyang, and Youjing on the west is also called Chang'an.

However, due to some historical reasons, some places in Heian-kyo only had time to build a rough shape according to the original plan, but they were not completely built. Geographically, U-kyo is located in a low-lying area with many ponds, making it inconvenient to live. Therefore, most of the capital Residents in the central area gather in the north of the four main roads in Luoyang, Zuojing. Therefore, people often use "Luoyang" to refer to "Jing", and "Shangluo" in later generations refers to Shangjing.

Suzaku Street connects Suzaku Gate and Luocheng Gate, and intersects with several east-west roads on the way. It is an extremely important road in Ping'an capital.

Incidentally, this is also the most troubled road in the Night Walk of the Hundred Ghosts.

To the north of Zhuquemen is Da Nei, which is a bustling area. Go out from Zhuquemen and walk along Zhuque Street. You can see the changes from prosperous to bleak, from rich to poor all the way. When you walk near Luocheng Gate, this contrast is It will become more and more dire.

Luocheng Gate collapsed in the wind and rain a few years ago. After that, the emperor once wanted to repair it, but every time he sent people to repair it, incredible events would happen. Some people said it was the curse of the ghost clan. The number of craftsmen and refugees at the gate increased, and the rumors of ghosts at Luocheng Gate gradually became a reality. Since then, this main gate of Heianjing has been abandoned forever.Because of the evil spirits, all the nearby residents who could move out moved away one after another. Only those who were too poor or unable to bear the relocation continued to endure.

Generally speaking, the nobles in Heian-kyo would not approach Rajo Gate, so when the ox cart with the Fujiwara family crest slowly approaching, the nearby residents ran away one after another, afraid of hitting the nobles in the ox cart.

Jiang Xue sighed helplessly when she saw from the gap in the car curtains the poor people outside who were trembling and kneeling outside to avoid the bullock carts.

King Ma Cang Ye glanced out, and if he realized something, he asked in a low voice, "Why is Your Highness Xue Ji sighing?"

"While the rich wine and meat smell, the road with frozen bone……"

Jiang Xue couldn't bear to watch, so she put down the curtains.

"This is not what Qingping should look like when he governs the world."

"If His Royal Highness Xue Ji can't bear it..." King Ma Cang Ye said with a smile, "You can do some righteous deeds here, such as giving alms."

Jiang Xue shook her head with a sullen face, sorted out her thoughts a little bit, and answered methodically: "Every man is innocent, but he is guilty. Today I donate money, don't wait until the sun rises tomorrow, the person who receives the money will die tragically by the roadside. Childish children carry wealth through the busy market, safe and secure. If they are not in their positions, they will not seek their own government, improve public security, relocate residents, rebuild buildings... I can’t come forward, otherwise I will be helpless to others and bring disasters.”

At the beginning, everyone thought that helping others was a simple and natural thing. Only when they did it would they understand that many things are not as simple as they think, and "unprepared kindness" may hurt people more than malice—because Those who "received help" could not even open their mouths to condemn the "benefactor", even if the actions of the "benefactor" brought them deeper scars.

Ma Cang Ye Wang's formal smile disappeared, and he opened his eyes slightly, as if he couldn't believe that the person in front of him could say such words. After a brief pause, Ma Cang Ye Wang laughed again , said inexplicably: "In this way, Her Highness Xue Ji can only 'out of sight is pure'?"

Jiang Xue shook her finger and said calmly: "Since this matter is not in my control, of course we must find the official in charge of this matter."

King Ma Cang Ye opened his folding fan, blocked the sneer on his lips, and said calmly, "The reason why Luocheng Gate has been abandoned until now is because no one wants to get involved here. Nobles won't come near here, it's all because of that." have no idea'."

"Then let them know."

Jiang Xue also opened the juniper fan in a similar manner, but only threw it in her hand once, and flipped it into a pattern. The gorgeous juniper fan twirled in her hand, and the wind brought out blew a strand of hair.

"If 'Fujiwara Yuki' speaks about this matter in public, they must 'know'. Of course, that is only the last resort. To be on the safe side, I will first report this matter to His Royal Highness, No, it should be said that this matter was reported to the 'Minister Left'."

After a brief astonishment, Ma Cang Yewang sneered and said, "The official in charge of this matter was originally from the Fujiwara clan."

In other words, this matter cannot be resolved without the instructions of Fujiwara Miichi, the head of the Fujiwara clan.

Jiang Xue heard the hint in the words, rolled her eyes, revealing a bit of sly brilliance, deliberately lowered her voice and said: "Master Ma Cang, if I am attacked by the 'Wraith' here, can you get rid of the 'Wraith'?" Spirit's hand to protect me?"

King Macang Ye was slightly startled, as if he had guessed what the person in front of him was going to do but didn't really believe it, he hesitated and said: "...I don't feel that there is a 'wraith' near Luocheng Gate at this moment."

Jiang Xue couldn't help but "tsk", some words will lose their charm if they are too clear, but think about the onmyoji in front of her and she has never met a few times, if there is too much tacit understanding, it can only be said that there is a tacit understanding , this kind of thing can't be expected to happen at will.

Jiang Xue had to "hint" her words a little more clearly. In order to prevent Minamoto Laijiu from outside from hearing it, she moved a little closer to King Ma Cang Ye and said in a softer voice: "If 'Fujiwara Snow' is in Luocheng The gate was attacked by "wraiths", and "His Royal Highness Fujiwara Michijo" had a reason to clear the Luocheng gate. In the final analysis, the ruin of Luocheng gate was not because of the wraiths, but because of "fear". The people here realize that the officials above have abandoned them, and 'fear' will be planted in their hearts. At that time, no matter whether there are resentful spirits or not, the people here will be in a panic... Removing the residents will only stop the fire, Luochengmen The shadow of the situation will only get bigger and bigger, and if we want to solve this matter, we must get rid of the bottom line—to let everyone in Beijing know that the emperor and officials have not given up on this place."

Ma Cang Yewang was frightened by Jiang Xue's actions at first, so he stepped back a little unconsciously, but the more he listened, the more surprised he became - so surprised that he even wanted to say hello.

In the eyes of the princess of the Fujiwara family, the difficult problem that the nobles in Beijing avoid and fear is so simple, so simple that only a lie can be used as an introduction to solve the problem.However, this is precisely what the nobles could not do. They hid away when they heard that the wraith was causing trouble, and no one was willing to "take their own risks" to solve this problem.

It is true that this princess has advantages that others do not have. If she is not the beloved daughter of Minister Zuo, even if she thinks of the same method, it will not help. on someone else?They are just dressed in gorgeous twelve singles, quietly in front of the noble princess in the dense house, sad and sad, unable to take a step out of the house.

Jiang Xue looked straight into Ma Cang Ye Wang's eyes, smiled slyly and triumphantly, and said almost clearly: "Ordinary people without spiritual power can't distinguish between 'Shikigami' and 'Wraith'... Right now I can't I have never seen a second 'Onmyoji' near the Luocheng Gate. Lord Asakang is ordered by the Emperor, so he must be able to protect me from the 'Wraith', right?"

It is never necessary to speak to a wise man without leaving any gaps.

With such a clear statement, if King Ma Cangye can't understand it, it can only be that he doesn't want to understand.

——That doesn't matter, everyone has the idea of ​​being wise and safe. Although Seimei Abe has criticized and made fun of him, but if he explained the reason clearly and asked for help, Master Seimei would always make a few "ghosts" appear at Luocheng Gate.

If it doesn't work, I really want to attract a few of them——when the time comes, call Fujiwara Takamichi as a witness.

Ma Cang Yewang nodded with a smile after weighing the matter.

"His Highness Xue Ji's meaning, I have already understood."

He took out a piece of talisman paper, and was about to perform the spell, but he still gave a worried word.

"His Royal Highness Xue Ji... If someone finds out, it will be a big trouble."

"Don't worry." Jiang Xue said confidently, "I am very experienced in being hunted down by resentful spirits, and I will never be seen through. Ah, Suzaku, Tianyi, did you hear me? Don't show up later. .”

The two gods who followed stealthily will answer "yes" one after another.

Jiang Xue saw the remains of Luocheng Gate in front of her, gritted her teeth, pulled out the small knife hidden in the handle of the juniper fan, and stabbed it at her right shoulder. flow.

Jiang Xue endured the pain and raised her head, only to see that King Ma Cang Ye seemed to be petrified, winked at nothing, and yelled "Lai Jiu!" in a panic, and then seemed to be hit by some force He fell out of the car in embarrassment.

Ma Cangye Wang came back to his senses, and turned the talisman paper into a huge and terrifying "wraith" expressionlessly.

The "Wraith" directly cracked the narrow compartment, and the fragments of the wooden boards were blown away by the strong wind, which immediately caused a burst of exclamation and screams from around. The residents who were watching the noble oxcart from a distance just now shouted "Wraith" and ran away. .

King Ma Cang Ye jumped out of the car, and glanced at the situation next to him with some leeway.

Yuan Laijiu stood in front of Jiang Xue with a knife, and seemed to be hesitating, not knowing whether to destroy the resentful spirit or guard Jiang Xue.

King Ma Cang Ye quickly looked away, turned to look at the "Wraith", and said solemnly: "Your Excellency Lai Jiu, please protect Your Highness Xue Ji, and leave this Wraith to me."

Another piece of talisman paper appeared in the hands of the Onmyoji, and he muttered words, as if a tough battle was about to take place.