Chapter 43
Xiao Wenshi and the other man looked at each other, and then looked at Zhao Hongde.
Although the visitor was asking if he was free, he mentioned the prince, so who in the world would dare not answer?
Although Zhao Hongde was a eunuch, he was also the prince's personal eunuch, so he had to give the prince the face he deserved.
Besides, since they came straight to my door, their identities must have been almost completely investigated. Xiao Wen cupped his hands and said, "So it turns out that the people I saw at Shi Ding Lou yesterday were His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Eunuch Zhao. I'm so sorry. I wonder what His Royal Highness wants to talk to my junior brother about?"
Zhao Hongde: "I don't know what His Highness is thinking, but Prince Huai'an is also optimistic about Mr. Shi. Maybe His Highness wants to meet you and see how graceful he is."
Zhao Hongde is a shrewd person. He says a lot of nice things but avoids the important points. You won't get a single word you want to hear from him.
What Shi Ye hated most was being forced to do things. Even Prince Huai'an couldn't force him, so how could the Crown Prince? Just as he was about to refuse, laughter came from the door.
"Uncle Wang, let's go to the theater there tomorrow. It's really fun!"
"Okay, as long as your junior uncle doesn't keep us to practice talismans, we can go there every day. Grandpa, where are you flying to?" This fat chicken is out there all day long and doesn't even know where to go back.
Zhao Hongde originally thought that he was being called, but when he turned around, he saw Wang Sheng holding a mynah bird in his arm. It was obvious that the "eunuch" was being called to it. His feminine face suddenly brightened up, and the guards he brought with him also looked at him fearfully.
Zhao Hongde had never suffered such humiliation before. These people were so bold that they actually dared to name a mynah bird...nonsense!
When the uncle and nephew came in, they saw a lot of people standing inside and were stunned.
Chang Sunyi was here, and Zhao Hongde came over and said, "I have met the young marquis. I wonder if he still remembers me? Last year at your birthday banquet, I came to the banquet to present a gift on behalf of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Chang Sun Yi was a forgetful person with a playful nature, so how could he possibly remember him? He decisively shook his head and said, "I don't remember." He turned and said to Shi Ye, "Look, little master, this is the candy figure Uncle Wang bought for me. Isn't it pretty?"
The sugar figure was slick and smooth, and Chang Sun Yi licked it all over. Shi also said casually: "It looks good."
Wang Sheng slowly walked to Xiao Wen's side, looked at Zhao Hongde and his gang, and said without moving his lips: "What are you doing here?"
Xiao Wenxue said to him, "The Crown Prince wants to see Junior Brother. He was sent to the northern border, most likely to find someone who can fight against Atler Stone. However, with the King of Huai'an here, Junior Brother can go and show his face and come back soon."
Wang Sheng understood.
He raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhao Hongde with a hint of amusement, looking curious, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. Xiao Wen thought he was interested in eunuchs and wanted to remind him that these eunuchs were sensitive and vindictive, so it would be better not to look at him that way, but Wang Sheng quickly averted his eyes and walked away.
He said with a grin, "So it's the nobles from the palace who have come here. I've never seen such a grand spectacle. I heard that the nobles all look like immortals, sent down from heaven to save the people. Eunuch, am I right?"
Zhao Hongde smiled and said, "Of course." This Wang Sheng was a smooth talker and a commoner. He was nothing like Yin Shiluan and Zhong Baixiu back then. He felt disdainful that His Highness could have misjudged him.
Hearing Wang Sheng's interest, Shi Ye's eyes lit up and he asked him, "Do you want to go and see it?"
Wang Sheng covered his mouth: "Can I go and see?"
Shi Ye said affirmatively: "Yes, I will take you there."
Xiao Wen and Zhao Hongde: ...
What kind of thing is a prince? Why are these two talking about it as if they're going to see a circus somewhere?
Zhao Hongde tried his best to suppress his dissatisfaction. In order to get the job done, he had no choice but to take them with him to meet the prince.
They walked in silence all the way until they reached their territory. Zhao Hongde walked in front. He tilted his head to look at Shi Ye and the others, and suddenly revealed an indescribable smile, "Come with me, both of you."
Zhao Hongde led them down a small path, deeper and deeper inside. After passing through several more corridors, Wang Sheng felt a sense of something. He looked up and saw a small building behind the front wall. On the second floor of the building, a person was lying on his side, and next to him stood a strange-looking person, both of them looking over.
Zhao Hongde lifted the red gauze curtain on the archway and said, "We'll be there soon. Please follow me." After that, he disappeared behind the red gauze curtain.
Shi Ye stepped forward and opened the curtain, and they both stepped through the archway at the same time. In just an instant, the sky and the earth changed. The sky was originally clear, but now it was covered with dark clouds, and the sky and the earth were the same color.
And there was no one standing on the small building anymore.
Wang Sheng: "Wow, it got dark so quickly today?" He looked back and saw the red gauze curtain still fluttering in the wind. Wang Sheng stepped over it directly, but there was no change, the sky was still dark.
When he came back and approached, he also hid and asked, "Master, are we encountering a ghost wall?"
Shi Ye looked at this place coldly and said, "This is a ghost town."
"Ghost realm?! How could there be a ghost realm here, Prince? Were they also dragged in?" They came in without any warning. At least there was a statue in Fangjia Village that time, but this time there was nothing. They stepped into the ghost realm with just one step.
Shi Ye's expression was gloomy and he said with a vicious tone, "This is the ghostland they prepared for me."
Outside the ghost realm, Zhao Hongde returned to the second floor. Yin Jianyue glanced at him and asked, "Why is there one more person?"
"In reply to Your Highness, they want to come along. I can't say much, for fear of revealing Your Highness's plan."
Another person said in a hoarse voice: "It doesn't matter. The Paper Bride Ghost Realm will not collapse because of one more person. On the contrary, it will become more perfect."
This ghost domain was released by him. Unlike ordinary ghost domains, in the Paper Bride ghost domain, no ghost master can use the contract to summon evil ghosts to break the boundary. After entering, they can only follow the guidance of the paper bride and marry her over and over again. The only solution is to truly fall in love with the paper bride, otherwise they will be trapped in the ghost domain forever until they lose themselves.
The limitation is that the Paper Bride's ghost handler only has the ability to retract and release it, and cannot enter it or interfere with anything inside.
Zhao Hongde was a little worried. "Your Highness, if Shi Ye really can't get out, how will we explain this to Yuntaishan?"
Yin Jianyue was a little bored. He grabbed a handful of black chess pieces and flicked them towards the scene in the barrier in front of him. The pieces bounced back and he yawned. "That's just the false reputation given by Yuntai Mountain. If you enjoy the admiration of others, you have to pay the price."
"Your Highness is right."
Soon, Shi Ye in the ghost realm also discovered that he could not summon the evil ghosts under his command, but fortunately the talisman paper could still be used.
"Wang Sheng, try to see if you can summon He Bo's concubine and the Green-faced General."
Wang Sheng nodded, encouraged himself, and then closed his eyes and chanted: "Stone entangled body sinks to the bottom, Ren water, He Bo concubine!"
He opened his eyes, but there was no reaction. Shi Ye also realized that things were getting serious. Wang Sheng didn't believe it, so he continued to chant: "The soul returns to its hometown, Geng Jin, the green-faced general!"
Still no response.
Wang Sheng looked at the palm and back of his hand repeatedly in confusion. This shouldn't be possible. He couldn't summon such a powerful ability. How could this be possible?
Wang Sheng was still studying when someone suddenly grabbed his hand. "I'm a little worried. I'm holding you and walking with you. Don't move."
Without the ghost master's trump card, Shi Ye was unsure. If it were in the past, he would not be afraid. Breaking through this ghost domain was only a matter of time.
But now he has changed. He has become indecisive and less confident in his abilities.
Wang Sheng blinked, looking at the two men's tightly clasped hands. What could he do? If the master was worried, could he just let go? He coughed, then naturally let go of his hand, saying, "You have to hold on."
The two of them felt each other's warmth in this deserted ghostland, walking side by side. Shi also felt a little guilty, "I'm sorry, if I hadn't brought you here, we wouldn't have fallen into the ghostland."
Shi Ye's usually cold face also fell at this moment. Wang Sheng almost choked. He looked to the side and stammered: "No, it's not your fault. I was the one who insisted on coming here. The fault is mine."
"But don't worry, I've cast a love spell on you. If you're in danger, I'll be able to sense it immediately."
Wang Sheng looked at him with his mouth open: "When did you cast the curse on me? How come I didn't know?" But when Shi Ye said this, he remembered that the previous few times when he was in danger, Shi Ye would rush to his side immediately. He thought it was a coincidence!
Shi Ye recalled and said, "About before Zhong County."
Wang Sheng: So early! He! He!
"Oh." He couldn't say it out, his face turned red, and he just said "oh" and ended the topic that should have been questioned.
Shi Ye walked in front and continued, "I wrapped a peace amulet inside the red string of the peace locket. You probably haven't noticed it yet." He was still worried that Wang Sheng would sell the peace locket, so he simply told him everything this time.
Wang Sheng:...That’s enough, stop talking!
"oh."
This place was exactly the same as the mansion they had been to before entering the ghost realm. They randomly chose a direction and walked aimlessly. When they didn't see anyone, they found the gate and went out.
They stood on the street, which was also empty, and deathly silence filled the entire ghostland.
Wang Sheng looked around and asked, "How are we going to get out of here?"
There is nothing here, not even a way to break the formation.
Just as he finished complaining, the tip of Shiye's ear suddenly moved, and he said alertly: "Here it comes."
"What's coming?" Why didn't he hear it?
After a while, Wang Sheng also heard a voice coming from afar, and it became clearer and clearer. It was a ballad.
"Red drums beat, suonas blare, the heartless couple calls off the marriage for love, the newlyweds sit in the sedan chair with tears on their faces, a bunch of yellow millet, wishing to drink Meng Po's wine, leaving the world of mortals behind."
In addition to the songs, there are also sounds of drums and suona, which sounds extremely weird.
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