Celestial being

Zhennan General Mansion is located in the north of Qujiang City, close to the imperial palace.

Yuan Ming walked forward under the escort of the city guards. The people on both sides gradually retreated. Along the wide road, luxurious mansions were sparsely scattered. Everything was the same as what Yuan Ming had seen when he possessed Wang Shun.

In the distance, a five-story green-grey tower with eight treasures and eight spires appeared in Yuan Ming's field of vision, and his impatient mood became anxious.

Suddenly, the city guard in charge of the escort stopped. Yuan Ming subconsciously looked up and saw many people standing in front of the mansion gate not far away.

There were two people at the head, a man and a woman. The man was tall and straight. He stood motionless like a stone monument, but his temples were pale and his eyes were foggy.

The woman was graceful and regal, her face was like a hibiscus, but her clothes were wet with tears, and she was already sobbing when she saw Yuan Ming.

Yuan Ming felt as if his throat was blocked, his eyes suddenly blurred, and his lips moved for a while before he made a hoarse sound.

"Father, mother, the child is back..."

Hearing Yuan Ming's voice, her mother could no longer suppress her emotions. She walked forward quickly and hugged him tightly: "Ming'er, my Ming'er is finally back. Let me take a good look at her."

Yuan Ming felt the warm embrace that he had not seen for a long time, and at the same time looked at his father.

The father who had always been serious in his memory actually wiped his face at this time, walked to Yuan Ming's side, and said happily: "It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back."

Seeing this scene, Fu Qing and his soldiers who were standing guard couldn't help but sigh, and the mother's personal maids burst into tears.

"Okay, madam, Ming'er finally came back, so don't let him stand outside all the time." Yuan Zuochong patted Yuan Ming's mother on the shoulder.

Hearing this, Yuan Ming's mother finally stopped crying. Yuan Zuochong also glanced to the side and signaled the maids to bring her and Yuan Ming into the palace.

Then, he called Fu Qing and turned to look at the city guards who were escorting Yuan Ming all the way: "Thank you brothers for escorting my son back. Fu Qing, give them ten taels of silver each, and prepare some more to send to the city gate." go."

When they heard that there was money to be received, these gatekeepers were very grateful.

On the other side, Yuan Ming was pulled into the general's mansion by his mother, and saw an open courtyard behind the gate.

At this time, almost all the servants and maids in the general's mansion gathered here, looking at their young master, but they couldn't hide their feelings of curiosity and expectation.

Yuan Ming glanced around and saw many familiar faces in the crowd, and Wang Shun was also among them.

As if aware of Yuan Ming's gaze, Wang Shun subconsciously looked over.

Yuan Ming smiled in his heart, remembering that Wang Shun had raised horses for him in the past, and they had a good relationship. Moreover, he had used his eyes to see the situation in the house, so he winked at him and nodded.

Wang Shun was stunned for a moment, and then showed a flattered expression. Yuan Ming stepped forward and patted Wang Shun's shoulder gently. Reminiscent of the situation when Wang Shun was possessed, Yuan Ming smiled and continued to walk forward with his mother.

The two of them walked all the way to the front of the house in the north of the courtyard before stopping. At this time, Yuan Zuochong also walked over and stood next to Yuan Ming, letting him face the many servants standing below and giving him a look. .

There was a connection between father and son. Yuan Ming suddenly realized that he took a step forward and cleared his throat.

Looking at the familiar servants, Yuan Ming said loudly: "Everyone, raise your heads. You should all know that more than three years ago, Yuan unfortunately lost his way to southern Xinjiang. Now, with the blessing of God, he has returned by chance. Seeing my parents again is a great joy."

"To celebrate, Yuan announced that now all the servants in the mansion, big and small, will be rewarded one tael, and this year the reward will be increased by 30%!"

In an instant, the servants in the courtyard were excited. Their hearts that were already jubilant because of Yuan Ming's return became even more excited. There was also a bit more undisguised enthusiasm in their eyes when they looked at him.

"Thank you, General, and congratulations, Mr. Xi!"

As the servants and maids cheered in unison, Yuan Ming waved his hands with a smile, turned around and entered the house with his parents, leaving them excited and bringing the entire general's residence into celebration.

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In the house, mother pulled Yuan Ming to sit down, touched his face, and shed tears again: "Ming'er is strong, but dark, and mother can hardly recognize him. How much hardship have you suffered in southern Xinjiang?" ah."

Yuan Ming choked up a little, but he couldn't bear to worry his mother: "It's okay, Mom, I'm fine. Besides, haven't I come back?"

The mother wiped her tears, still feeling distressed: "My hair is a mess. My mother used to take care of it. How could it be like this?"

As she said this, she suddenly ordered her servants to bring in a bronze mirror, and took Yuan Ming to comb and tie his hair again.

Yuan Ming couldn't resist her, so he could only sit obediently in front of the bronze mirror and let his mother control him.

His mother's face was reflected on the bronze mirror. He looked at it silently. Compared to three years ago, his mother was much thinner. There were also some fine lines on her forehead and corners of her eyes. There were more white hairs on her temples than when she possessed his father last time. She was a little older, and the tears on her cheeks had not yet dried up, but at this moment, there was a smile on her lips, as if she was happy to be able to comb her son's hair.

His father also stood over silently. He looked at Yuan Ming with a very complicated expression on his face, which seemed to be relief, distress, or self-blame and worry.

Soon, his mother helped Yuan Ming comb his hair. He stood up in embarrassment. Under his mother's urging, he reluctantly turned around and showed his current appearance to his mother.

"Minger has grown up." Yuan Zuochong said.

The mother nodded, but her eyes suddenly fell on Yuan Ming's clothes.

She took a few steps forward, touched the corner of Yuan Ming's clothes with her hand, and said urgently: "These are the clothes Ming'er bought in southern Xinjiang? This kind of inferior material, how have you ever worn such clothes before! No, The new clothes are ready, I’ll find someone to get them right away.”

Yuan Ming stopped her with a wry smile: "Mom, don't bother, I'm used to wearing these clothes."

"You kid, how can you wear this clothes to meet people? Listen to me, don't show off your temper."

Mother said, and started scolding again: "I advised you not to go on a mission at that time, but you insisted on going out to make contributions, and you ended up in trouble in southern Xinjiang. When I was a child, I said that there is more than just the Changchun Guan sect in the world. Your grandma's sect is not bad either, so I asked you to go with the white jade ring passed down by grandma, but you don't want to. If you go, you won't suffer this disaster."

Listening to his mother's nagging, Yuan Ming always had to say something back in the past, but today his mother's nagging was particularly kind.

At this time, Yuan Zuochong suddenly coughed twice: "Let's talk about these things later. Madam, you haven't recovered from your illness these days. Go and rest first, and let Ming'er and I chat alone."

"Mom, are you feeling well?" Although Yuan Ming knew that his mother was sick when he possessed his father last time, he didn't expect that he still hadn't recovered after so long.

"Don't listen to your dad's nonsense. Mom is fine."

After being interrupted by Yuan Zuochong, the mother finally stopped scolding. Although she still wanted to talk to Yuan Ming more, she knew that her husband must have something important to talk to Yuan Ming, so she didn't stay any longer. She gave Yuan Ming a few words and then got up and left. .

Seeing this situation, Yuan Zuochong glanced around and said: "You all should go down first, Fu Qing. You and your people will guard outside and don't let anyone in."

Seeing that what he was going to say was so confidential, Yuan Ming was shocked and wondered what had happened in the capital during this period.

After everyone else left the house, Yuan Ming released the soul crow to monitor the entire palace. Yuan Zuochong was slightly surprised when he saw it.

"I heard from Fu Qing that Minger, your strength is far superior to him?" Yuan Zuochong asked.

Hearing this, Yuan Ming smiled slightly, took out the Cold Star Sword, and activated the ice runes on it. Suddenly, the air of extreme cold filled the air, and the temperature in the room suddenly dropped a lot.

At the same time, he summoned the Qingyun Crane and made it stand alone in the house.

"Father, please see, these are the magic weapons and flying spiritual pets that the child obtained in southern Xinjiang. It is with them that the child can return to the Jin Dynasty." Yuan Ming said this. His cultivation at this moment was concealed by the Hidden Element Technique. , only showing a level around the middle of the Qi refining period.

Yuan Zuochong is also a person who knows things. When he saw these two things, his eyes flashed: "Yes, it seems that Ming'er has another fortune in southern Xinjiang. With just this sword and crane, even my father is no match for you. Okay. ,Hurrah!"

As the Zhennan General of the Jin Dynasty, Yuan Zuochong was naturally a practitioner. His cultivation level was much higher than that of Fu Qing, but he was only around the seventh level of Qi training.

"My father has already read the secret letter you asked Fu Qing to bring back, Ming'er. You have really suffered in the past three years. It's a pity that the situation in the DPRK has changed, and my father can't even help you avenge it. "Yuan Zuochong sighed.

Yuan Ming was confused: "Why did father say this?"

Yuan Zuochong shook his head: "Lin Junsheng is now a disciple of Changchun Temple. The Lin family is now favored by the Eight Emperors, so he has gained power and gradually controlled Chao Gang. Now that the situation has been established, he cannot be touched by his father."

"I remember that Lin Junsheng's qualifications are almost the same as mine. Why did Changchun Temple accept him? How is His Majesty doing now?" Yuan Ming asked doubtfully.

Yuan Zuochong explained: "The matter has to start with the mission. After you disappeared, Lin Junsheng took the decision without authorization and continued his mission to southern Xinjiang in your place. When he came back, he relied on his merits as a mission, but he didn't know where he came from. I found a way and went directly to the Changchun Temple. As for His Majesty, he has been obsessed with cultivating immortals in these years and gradually ignored political affairs, leaving all government affairs to the Eighth Emperor Uncle. This is how the Lin family got an opportunity."

Yuan Ming recalled that the reason why the little emperor Liu Tianming set foot on the path of immortality was because the incense he used to possess him for the first time was the original black incense. I am afraid that in addition to controlling his actions, the influence of his thoughts is not small.

But the current situation between the DPRK and China, in the final analysis, has something to do with him.

Yuan Zuochong didn't know Yuan Ming's thoughts, but still sighed: "Speaking of which, it was because of the late emperor's entrustment that I chose to assist your majesty. Seeing that your majesty is devoted to cultivation and ignores government affairs, I gradually let go of my power and thought of putting myself in charge." Considering your cultivation level, if you have the chance, you might be able to attack the foundation..."

After a pause, he continued: "I received your secret letter and learned that it was Lin Junsheng who harmed you. I wanted to deal with him, but he is already a disciple of Changchun Temple and usually stays behind closed doors. Alas... …Opportunities are hard to come by.”