From Chapter Seven of Xuanjun

Chapter 469 Don't ask the sky, ask me
The closer to the capital, the closer to the tranquility.

Every household is hung with white cloth, and the whole city is completely untouched. I don't know if it's because he died half a year ago, but Emperor Xuan, who only held the funeral five days ago, is still because of his family and friends who died in just a few days.

The smell of burning corpses is particularly strong in the outer city area, so strong that it is disgusting. Even in the inner city, there is a faint smell of that strange smell, and there are few people on the streets.

In the inner city of the capital, in a magnificent mansion, in a secluded courtyard, there are trees with luxuriant branches and leaves, the sound of birds and insects can be heard endlessly, and some flowers are in full bloom, red like fire, pink like clouds, White as snow.

The growth of all things and the prosperity of summer are all displayed in this courtyard.

But in such an environment, there is an old voice whispering in a long voice, saying the pessimism and twilight that are incompatible with the environment, "You are old with the king, ask yourself how old you are. Sleep first when your eyes are dull, and your head is lazy I have not combed in the court. Sometimes I hold my stick out, and I live behind closed doors all day long. I am lazy to look at a newly polished mirror, and I don’t read books in small print. I am more attached to my old friends, and my traces are sparse when I was young. Only chatting is good, and there is still more time to meet."

"It's just chatting~ It's more than enough to meet—"

Repeating the last sentence, the old man with disheveled gray hair tried to open his eyes, but found that the scene in front of him became more and more blurred, as if there was a world between him and himself.

"what."

When the head of the court, the Duke, the old man who was called "Chunqiu Gong" by the court and the public laughed inexplicably, and said in a low voice: "My name is Wan Chunqiu, but now, I don't even know what I can do in the next Spring and Autumn Period." No wait to get it."

While whispering, the twilight on his body became thicker, as if he might fall into the ground at any time.

"see it?"

After laughing at himself, the old man said without turning his head: "What I can do now is to do my best to protect you, and this will not violate the pursuit you have been waiting for."

Not far behind him, men with military auras were sitting cross-legged with their eyes downcast, and the leader, a bearded man, couldn't help saying, "Grandpa, we have already sent people to Baicao Valley to look for famous doctors, and you will definitely recover." .”

"It's not going to get better," Wan Chunqiu shook his head, "otherwise, why do you think this old man chose to serve King An? It's not because you won't be liquidated. The late emperor has gone, and it's time for this old man to accompany you .”

The old man carried a nagging old man on his body, and told his subordinates in the past: "Now the capital is still investigating the remaining poison of the world's invincible, King An sent people to block the inner city and outer city, and Sima Yunkui, the commander of the imperial army, patrolled the inner city. , the Dajiang Gang will help Xiong Shanhai lead the gang to help defend the outer city."

"According to what the old man sees, the next chief minister should be one of these two. You wait for these two parties to follow."

"In addition, Xiong Shanhai is very ambitious. When he heard that his son was arrested, he only asked about it, and then he still sent people to help defend the capital. He refused to send any troops, which shows his ambition. He is the chief He has paid a lot, but because he has no foundation in the court, so although he is strong and influential, he is not as good as Sima Yunkui. If you really have to serve one side, you can bet on Xiong Shanhai."

Throughout his life of ups and downs in the officialdom, Wan Chunqiu has a clear view of all kinds of paths, so he clearly understands Xiong Shanhai's limitations and needs, and accurately points out a clear path for his subordinates.

Xiong Shanhai has no foundation in the DPRK, and the generals are in charge, which is exactly what they need.Moreover, his sudden rise to a high position also requires the help of someone in the military. Betting on him, although there are risks, the rewards are also great.

Wan Chunqiu is arranging his own funeral.

Hearing the words, the generals felt even more sorrowful, and wanted to continue persuading, but saw Wan Chunqiu waved his hand and said: "Leave. I have already said what I need to say. If you try to force yourself to stay, you may see me struggling It's such an ugly look. Give this old man some face."

The words have come to this end, no matter how unwilling everyone is, they can only helplessly stand up and bid farewell respectfully.

After they all left, Wan Chunqiu was still staring blankly at the scene of vitality in the courtyard, and said in a low voice: "When your Majesty obtained the Dragon Yuan, there was a saying that when he attained longevity, he would share the vitality with this old man. Sharing longevity with this old man, but His Majesty failed after all..."

"Now the old man is running out of time, and he is about to go to the Nine Springs to follow His Majesty. This is a blessing, but the old man... the old man..."

Wan Chunqiu gradually turned grim, "I don't want to die!"

If it was ten years ago, Wan Chunqiu would never be afraid of life and death. If he had been afraid of death in his life, he would not have the status he is now.

But now, he was afraid.

Life and death are one of the great difficulties in the world, but what is more difficult than death is waiting for death.

The old battlefield pride gradually faded away in the process of waiting for death, and the veteran who is not afraid of death has also learned to respect and fear death in the long ten years.

He was afraid.

The poems chanted earlier are the most vivid portrayal of Wan Chunqiu's mentality at this time.

"Longevity, longevity, dare to ask the heavens, is there longevity..."

The old man in his twilight sent out his own hopeless inquiry, but Youyou Cangtian never responded in the slightest.

However, the sky should not, and Shen Yi should.

"Want to live forever?"

In the courtyard full of vitality, a silhouette quietly emerged, quickly plump up, and transformed into a strange figure.

"What's the use of asking the sky, ask me."

Shen Yi appeared as if walking out of the void, walking with his hands behind his back, his face was full of bewilderment, and he said meaningfully: "I can grant you longevity, but do you dare to ask for it?"

Shen Yi, who was supposed to go to look for the chief assistant, appeared here at this moment. He found the chief minister Wan Chunqiu who had been completely stamped with the seal of King An, and gave him a surprising gift.

——Longevity!
Wan Chunqiu's pupils suddenly widened, and his breathing subconsciously stopped.

After a lifetime of ups and downs in the officialdom, he has long practiced a calm and calm kung fu, but no matter how strong the calm kung fu is, it will be broken by the most extreme desire.

"You...'Heavenly Devil' Bai Xiaolou!" Wan Chunqiu finally saw the other party's face clearly through his blurred vision, and recognized the identity of the unexpected guest.

And this can also explain his unwillingness.

Even though he is lying on the sickbed, he still pays close attention to the news from the outside world, and has accurately confirmed Shen Yi's identity at this time, which means that Wan Chunqiu is still alive, and he has been searching for a way to continue his life.

The rush of breath flowed between the mouth and nose, Wan Chunqiu clasped his hands tightly, staring at the other party, that decayed body sensed the vitality that was countless times stronger than the flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard.

"Do you dare to ask for it?" Shen Yi asked again.

Although he has been away from the capital for a long time, and the forces belonging to Tie Luohan in the Three Law Departments have also been uprooted, but the changes in the capital cannot escape Shen Yi's eyes and ears, and he is always paying attention to this capital of great mystery.

Therefore, Shen Yi knows Wan Chunqiu's current state of mind.

Then, he got the expected answer.

"Why don't you dare."

(End of this chapter)