Urban Night Returner

The news that King Zheng raised monsters in his mansion, and tried to suppress the current emperor with demon magic, spread throughout the capital within three days.Everyone said that the monster ate countless people, and the underground of the palace was full of dead bones.This monster is cannibalistic, especially loves to eat children, and many children have been lost in the capital over the years, all of which were eaten by it.Fortunately, the emperor's trusted guards sneaked into the palace and fought the monster to the death. The monster was injured and fled in embarrassment.Thunder and electricity were attracted along the way, and the palace was razed to the ground.King Zheng was trapped in a cocoon, and was crushed by the collapsed house, his legs were broken, and countless guards in the mansion were killed and injured.The two battalions of the city guard went to help, but they found a secret room where the house collapsed. There was a golden crown and dragon robe in the room, and his intention to usurp the throne and seek rebellion was clearly revealed.Now Zheng Wang has been imprisoned in the clan mansion, and Dali Temple is discussing the crime.All of a sudden, everyone in the capital was talking about this guard who was alone fighting the demon, and in the teahouse and wine shop, he was even more mysterious. so...

"Sir Luo Jing, congratulations to the emperor for his safety."

After all, the emperor was young and strong, even though he was tossed by the mirage for more than a month, he still recovered quite quickly, and his face turned rosy.The imperial doctor offered ginseng tea, and the empress took it with her own hands and presented it to the emperor. She said with a smile: "The emperor is blessed, and auspicious people have their own appearance. Guard Luo has done a great job in saving him this time, and my concubine is thinking of rewarding him."

The emperor nodded and smiled and said: "What the empress said is true, I am also thinking, what should I reward him for?"

The queen smiled and said: "There are no good things for ministers and concubines. They are nothing more than items worn by women. I heard that Luo Shiwei is about to get married, and it is barely usable as a dowry." Filed in, everyone held a gold plate filled with jewels and hairpins, the jewels were dazzling and eye-catching.

Luo Jing bowed and said: "I am so generous with the gift from the empress, I am ashamed and dare not accept it. As a bodyguard, I failed to do my duty, which caused the emperor to suffer from moonlight mirages, and I have committed ten thousand deaths. How dare I be a gift from the empress?"

The emperor sighed: "It's rare to hear about monsters in the world. King Zheng is my own brother, and I have never guarded against him, let alone you. If I didn't love you, I would be in danger. Since the queen has rewarded your future wife, I will reward you. This time, the dragon robe and other items were found from Prince Zheng's mansion, which shows that he has been plotting against him for a long time. There are not a few officials in the court who are friendly with him, and there must be a lot of his party. City Guard General Li It must be his disciple, who has been in contact with him for a long time, even if he has never conspired against him together, he should not take up an important position again. I will order you to be in charge of the two battalions of the city guard today to protect my safety."

Although Luo Jing knew that rewards were indispensable for this matter, he didn't expect that both battalions of the city guard would award him, so he quickly thanked him.After the emperor said these few words, he was a little out of breath, took a few more sips of ginseng tea, and said: "This matter of raising monsters is really unbelievable, but how does Ai Qing know?"

Luo Jing explained in detail the story of the baby's bones being dug up in the post station, the queen couldn't help being astonished, and hastily chanted a few Buddhist prayers, saying: "It turns out that such a man-eating monster really has been raised! Although the servants have said that Prince Zheng's mansion The human bones were dug up, and the concubine thought it was an exaggerated rumor, but who knew it was true! What kind of monster is this? Since it can eat people, how could Guard Luo hurt it?"

Luo Jing knew that he would have to ask this question, and he said with confidence: "I have a sworn brother who was adopted by a strange person when he was young. He has seen these two foreign objects on the coast of the East China Sea. The man-eating monster is called Jiao, and he will be Jackie Chan. It is a kind of dragon that has not become a dragon; and the thing that caused the emperor's nightmare is called a mirage, and the so-called mirage is caused by this thing. These two things are colluding, and King Zheng drove them to harm the emperor. The minister's brother-in-law was in the East China Sea that day I saw a fisherman catch a mirage from the deep sea, but he was booed by his anger, and he was crazy like a dream all day long, so he knew a little bit about it. The reason why the dragon is evil is because of its ferocity, and the young ministers who practice martial arts are not very afraid. What's more, the emperor's blessing, King Zheng will be destroyed, and the minister relies on the blessing of the Holy Lord to cut and injure him, and dare not plunder the merits of the sky."

These words are false and true. They not only proclaimed their own achievements, but also praised the emperor. Hearing the emperor nodded again and again, he praised: "The courage of loving you can win the three armies. Your brother-in-law is also a man of merit. , you can come to the palace, and I will make him an envoy of Lantai, and you can serve me by my side, what do you think?"

Luo Jing kowtowed and said: "The emperor's grace, I and my younger brother are grateful. However, my younger brother has no parents, and people think that his fate is not good, so I'm afraid it will harm the emperor. Besides, he is weak and can't be a national weapon. I hope the emperor will see clearly."

The emperor was actually happy for a while.Let Luo Jing be the general of the city guard because of his loyalty and bravery, but let his brother-in-law follow him as the envoy of Lantai, what is the use of him?Let him draw spells?After calming down, the emperor was grateful for Luo Jing's sense of humor, and the dragon's heart was overjoyed: "Well, since that's the case, I won't force it. However, Qing's brother-in-law is also a meritorious person, and I will give him a fifth-rank salary and gold. One hundred taels, one hundred pearls. If there is a chance, call him into the palace to share some anecdotes with me to relax."

When Luo Jing returned to the mansion, Biyan and Biquan greeted him at the door beaming with joy.This time Luo Jing was promoted to General of the City Guards, his rank may not have improved, but he has real power. In just half a day, dozens of people came to give gifts. In addition to rare treasures, there are also servants and maids. Immediately became lively.In Luo Jing's absence, Biquan didn't dare to make decisions on his own, even though the things were left behind, they were left unmoved, sealed and placed in the courtyard in front of the gift giver.Luo Jing glanced at it hastily, and then said: "Send them all back, and give me a tea gift, saying that Luo Jing just took office, and he didn't make any achievements, so he didn't dare to accept this generous gift. A small gift, to express his heart, is a gentleman's gift." Let's work together and be loyal to the emperor." After speaking, he plunged into Shen Mobai's room.

Shen Mobai stood at the window and was looking at the yard outside. Luo Jing glanced at him and felt that there was a sense of loneliness in his eyes, so he lowered his voice unconsciously and said, "What are you looking at?"

Shen Mobai turned to look at him, and said in a low voice, "Today is so lively."

Luo Jing sneered and said, "It's lively? These people are nothing more than rushing to the two battalions of the city guards, not to visit me, Luo Jing. I'm afraid many of them are originally from King Zheng's faction. close to me."

Shen Mobai half understood what he heard, and stared at him blankly.Luo Jing was in a good mood, and poured a bag of pearls on the table with a clatter, and said with a smile, "This is a reward from the emperor. There are also a hundred taels of gold, which are cumbersome. I told them to put them outside."

Although the pearls are not very big, they are round and lustrous. It is really interesting to roll hundreds of them like this, and the value is more than a hundred gold.Shen Mobai just tilted his head to look at it, and said, "What's the use of this?"

Luo Jing picked up one and said with a smile: "Little fool, this thing is worth more than gold and silver. Just this one is enough for a normal family to eat for a month. You put it away and I will make it your private house."

Shen Mobai was puzzled and said, "What is a private room?"

Luo Jing said the word "private house", and he felt it was funny, so he hugged him and said: "The private house is yours, these are all yours, no one is allowed to touch them."

Shen Mobai thought for a while, then shook his head lightly and said: "I don't want it. I saw the young lady wearing it, and said it was for making pearl flowers or something. It's for women, give it to Miss Biyan."

Luo Jing smiled and said: "You are generous. There are hundreds of them, and Biyan would not be able to wear them even if she grows two hairs. Besides, the queen rewarded some gold hairpins with pearls and flowers. You should keep them. Speaking of which, this Thanks to you again, otherwise I would not be able to accomplish this great achievement. I should also thank you well. Tell me, what do you want?"

Shen Mobai lowered his head, and said after a while: "I don't need your thanks."

Luo Jing hugged him and felt a faint freshness on his body, although it was not a fragrance, it smelled more comfortable, so he couldn't help but hug him tighter, and said: "This time you have made a great contribution, why don't you thank me?" ? What do you want? Tell me."

Shen Mobai raised his head to look at him, his dark eyes didn't blink for a moment, and said softly, "I can do whatever I want?"

Seeing his two small selves reflected in his black crystal pupils, Luo Jing was a little crazy for a moment, and responded, "You say so."

Shen Mobai saw that his eyes were focused and his expression was solemn, his heart was churning for a moment, and he said without thinking: "You don't want to get married, okay?"

Luo Jing was startled, and slowly frowned: "What did you say?"

Shen Mobai was also a little stunned, he didn't know why he suddenly said this sentence, but seeing Luo Jing's gloomy face, he suddenly felt displeased, and said lightly: "Didn't the general say it - I can say anything I want."

Luo Jing resolutely said: "This will not work." He calmed his voice, and then said in a harmonious voice, "This is my mother's last wish, you know it. Besides, it is a matchmaker made by the marshal, so it cannot be abolished no matter what. "

Shen Mobai didn't speak.He was frightened by himself.The moment Luo Jing categorically refused just now, a surge of anger suddenly rose in his heart - he knew that he was going to marry a wife, why did he insist on pulling himself by his side until today?However, he was immediately overwhelmed by his own anger—for 20 years in the mountains, he chanted scriptures with his master every day, abstained from emotion, desire, anger and attachment.In fact, emotions such as joy, anger, sorrow, joy, love, evil, desire, and fear are very indifferent to him.However, since he met Luo Jing, he first knew what fear is, and then he knew what desire was between the beds.Hearing that Luo Jing was going to get married, he knew what sorrow was, and at this moment, he also knew what anger was--did he destroy all the teachings of his master for 20 years in just half a year?

Luo Jing saw the blood color on Shen Mobai's face gradually fading, his expression seemed both distressed and bewildered, his heart softened, and the hand that touched him was cold again, so he held it in his own hand to warm it, and said softly: "Let's change someone else's hand." Yes, as long as I can do it, I will promise you."

Shen Mobai turned his gaze back to his face, lowered his head for a moment, and said slowly: "Then, the general will send me back to Changzhou."

Luo Jing suddenly changed color: "What!"

Shen Mobai looked at his toes: "Send me back to Changzhou." The master said that he was not allowed to go down the mountain, and he shouldn't violate it.The world of mortals is too sultry, or only by returning to the mountains can we get rid of all kinds of temptations and return to peace.

Luo Jing's face was ashen, and he said in a deep voice: "Where do you think I am here, so you can come and go as you please?" It was the first time for Shen Mobai to leave, but he still gritted his teeth and said to himself, let him go, However, seeing him lying lifeless in the snow, he suddenly felt as if a piece of his heart had been hollowed out.Now that Shen Mobai proposed to leave in person, he was surprised that he couldn't accept it.

Shen Mobai looked up at him, his expression was very firm: "The general took me away from Changzhou forcibly, why can't I go back?"

Luo Jing sneered and said: "Don't forget, I let you go once, and you came back by yourself!"

Shen Mobai's eyes were slightly sad: "That time, I couldn't go back to Changzhou."

Luo Jing said coldly: "Do you think you can go back now?"

Shen Mobai picked up a pearl from the table, stared at it and said: "The general said just now that one of these pearls is worth a month's expenses of ordinary people. These are all mine, and they should be enough to go back to Changzhou."

Luo Jing was blocked by him speechless, stretched out his hand to sweep, the pearl rolled to the ground, and said angrily: "I said, you are not allowed to go!"

Shen Mobai turned his eyes back to his face: "Then what does the general want me to do?" He was just ignorant of the world, but he was not stupid. Now when he was arguing, Luo Jing was not his opponent. At the door, loudly said: "Biquan, Biquan!"

Biquan had actually been wandering nearby, hearing the sound and hurried over.Luo Jing said in a deep voice: "Get the lock and lock the door! Three meals a day will be delivered by you, don't neglect. If someone leaves, I will ask you!"

Biquan responded, and turned to get the lock.Shen Mobai glared at Luo Jing in disbelief: "What is this, General? Don't you think it's too ridiculous?" Luo Jing had also imprisoned him before, but he never expected that he would repeat the old trick now!In the past, there was a reason for shutting him down, so what is it now?

Luo Jing did not answer with a sullen face.Shen Mobai raised his voice slightly: "General!"

Luo Jing suddenly turned around and stared at him, gritted his teeth and said word by word: "Since you have come back by yourself, don't even think about leaving again!"

Shen Mobai also stared at him: "I'm not the general's servant!"

Biquan ran back with the lock, Luo Jing personally took it and locked the door, said coldly outside the door: "I don't think you are my slave, but if you dare to run, I will break your legs !” Putting the key in his pocket, he turned his head angrily and left.Biquan glanced at the door, and followed him.

Shen Mobai heard their footsteps going away, and for a moment didn't know whether he should cry or laugh.After standing for a long time, he slowly bent down and picked up the pearls on the ground one by one.There were hundreds of pearls scattered all over the place, but he patiently picked them up one by one, put them into the original bag, and put the bag on the table.After all this was done, it was getting dark.The sound of Biquan's footsteps came from the yard, and after a while, several lattices on the window were broken, revealing a small hole one foot square.Biquan took out all the meals from the food box and stuffed them in through the window hole.Shen Mobai walked over, and saw that there were four dishes and one soup: boiled chicken, braised fish, shredded radish, fried tofu, pickled cabbage soup, and a bowl of high-quality white rice, steaming hot.He took over two vegetarian dishes and soup, and said, "Please take these two dishes back."

Biquan frowned and said, "Mr. Shen, what do you mean?" These two dishes are Shen Mobai's favorite food on weekdays, and Luo Jing specially ordered them to be made for him.

Shen Mobai put the vegetarian dishes and rice on the table, and said lightly: "From now on, you don't need to send me any meat dishes."

Biquan felt even more wrong: "Sir, you always have to give a reason."

Shen Mobai stared at the dishes on the table, and slowly said: "From now on, I want to practice, and being a vegetarian and abstaining from meat is the most important thing for a practitioner. Please tell the general, if it is convenient, just send me a few Buddhist scriptures."