At this time, several people at another table were also discussing Yunzhu Tower, but the direction of the discussion was different.

"The proprietress of Yunzhulou is so beautiful. She is not even 28 years old but has grown into a graceful lady. If I could marry her, I would be happy to live ten years less."

The man on the side sneered and said, "What are you thinking about? She is Prime Minister Fu's second daughter and the sister-in-law of the Duke of Anyang."

"With such an outstanding brother-in-law, do you think people will be interested in you as a businessman?"

The person being talked about blushed and said hesitantly, "I'm just thinking about it. I still have self-awareness. I don't dare to think about the boss lady, but I can always think about Shen Youwei, right?"

"Oh, Shen Youwei is a rich family. She has no shortage of money or fame, and she is not a prostitute. Do you think she will still be with you?"

"Why don't you go back and have a good sleep? You can dream about anything."

"Yunzhu Tower?!"

Bi Xiuxin chewed over the information in the words of several people and turned to look at Ning Daoqi.

"Master, what do you think of this Yunzhu Tower?"

Ning Daoqi said calmly, "I haven't been to Shangjing for a long time. I didn't know there have been so many changes in Shangjing."

"Last time I came here, Zuixianlou was still the most popular."

Hearing Ning Daoqi say this, Bi Xiuxin smiled.

"Then let's go to Yunzhu Tower tomorrow to see what's so special about it."

"You might meet someone interesting."

Ning Daoqi had no objection to this and nodded when he heard it.

"good!"

It is impossible to pinpoint who is an evil star when observing the stars, so one can only wander around aimlessly.

There is nothing we can do about this.

The next morning, after breakfast, the two did not go to Yunzhu Tower immediately, but went to the White Horse Temple outside the city.

White Horse Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple around the capital city of Shangjing, and it is said that all prayers will be granted.

But Li Xiuzhu doesn't think so. If the White Horse Temple doesn't have a good fate, then it must be a den of filth and dirt.

The two men arrived at the White Horse Temple and explained their identities. The abbot of the temple hurried over.

"I am Fang Xiang, the abbot of the White Horse Temple. I am honored to meet you, Your Excellency."

It is hard to imagine that a woman is a Buddhist master.

"Thank you for your courtesy, Master. I came here to ask you something."

"Please tell me, sir. If I knew, I would tell you."

Bi Xiuxin looked around, and the host Fang Xiang immediately understood what she meant.

"Xukong, all of you should retreat. Guard the outer area and don't let anyone get within ten feet."

"yes!"

Xukong led his men out of the house, closed the doors and windows considerately, and retreated another ten feet.

The abbot sensed the movements of several people and then said, "Your Excellency may speak now."

"Well, this is what happened. At the beginning of the year, the master observed the sky at night and found that the evil star had entered the world."

"The demon star has entered the world, and the dynasty has changed. Our Buddhist sect must make arrangements in advance."

"According to the astrological signs, the Demon Star is next to the Emperor Star, so it must be in Shangjing City."

"I want to ask if the host has heard any strange news or any major events recently."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiang frowned and carefully recalled what he had heard during this period.

Although they are Buddhists, there are many people who come to seek the Dharma, and they can learn a lot from interpreting the divination sticks or asking for advice, so Bi Xiuxin came here.

But he hadn't heard of any major events in the capital recently. If there was any, it seemed to be only about the Grand Canal.

After organizing his words, Fang Xiang said, "I have thought about it carefully. I think the only major event recently is the Grand Canal."

"The Grand Canal?"

"That's right, Your Majesty wants to dig a canal from Shangjing to Yangzhou to open up trade between the north and the south. On the fifth day of the New Year, construction has already begun.

"Other than that, there has been nothing happening in Shangjing City recently."

"If we go further, either Silla surrenders or the Great Zhou attacks Silla."

Hearing what the abbot said, Bi Xiuxin and the others looked at each other again, and both agreed that the birth of the demon star must be inseparable from the excavation of the Grand Canal.

Yes, digging the Grand Canal was a waste of money and labor. If people were forced to serve in the army, it would be normal for the people to complain and become displaced, and some of them to rise up in rebellion.

But just as the two were thinking this, the host Fang Xiang continued: "Speaking of this, we have to mention one person."

"This person is Li Xiuzhu. He was originally a son-in-law, but he was extremely talented. Not only was he a great poet, he also achieved the status of Duke of Anyang."

"Not only was he able to open his own palace, he even married two princesses."

“The attack on Silla was the victory he brought.”

"By the way, he is also Prime Minister Fu's son-in-law. Prime Minister Fu is in charge of the Grand Canal."

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

When Bi Xiuxin heard the name of Duke Anyang, she thought of the news she heard last night.

It seems that she has to meet the Duke of Anyang.

This person has a big problem.

"Thank you for telling me, host. In that case, I will take my leave now."

The host was startled and quickly said, "You two, it's almost noon, why don't you have lunch before leaving."

Bi Xiuxin shook her head.

"No, we have something else to do."

"I would like to trouble the host to pay more attention to the recent unusual things. If you find anything, please send someone to the North and South Inn in the city to find me immediately."

Fang Xiang also knew the importance of this matter and nodded when he heard it.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency. If I have any information, I will send someone to inform you immediately."

"Um."

Bi Xiuxin and the other person left, and there was still about an hour left before lunch time.

With their walking speed, even if they didn't rush, half an hour would be enough to reach Shangjing City.

They planned to go to Yunzhu Tower to take a look.

Regardless of whether you can meet Li Xiuzhu or not, just seeing the so-called Yunzhu Tower and satisfying your curiosity is worth it.

However, they didn't know that they would be exposed as soon as they entered Yunzhu Tower.

At the same time, Li Xiuzhu also returned home.

Spending every day with a woman is somewhat boring.

But there are only so many entertainment options in this era, what can we do? Bored, Li Xiuzhu began to write novels in his study. It was impossible to write too long novels, nor too fantasy and science fiction. At most, he would write fairy tales, love stories, or martial arts novels.

It just so happens that The Legend of the Condor Heroes trilogy is pretty good.

Well, except for the part about the Condor Dragon Knight.

Just as he started writing, all his wives and concubines gathered together.

His most loyal fans must be his wives and concubines, which is why they gathered together and waited for Li Xiuzhu's first version of the manuscript.

Nowadays, things are written one sheet at a time and then printed into books, so they gathered not far from Li Xiuzhu's study because they couldn't wait.

"Ladies, this time the book is called The Legend of the Condor Heroes."

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes? I can't tell what it's about just by listening to the title, but I know it must be exciting just by listening to the title."

"Sanniang, go back and take a look. Bring the first draft here as soon as you have it."

"good."

(End of this chapter)