Chapter 637: Witnessing the Spring Love in Gusu
As soon as the spring breeze came, it started to drizzle in Suzhou.
Yang Dongwei rested in Qionglong Mountain for half a day before arriving at Gusu City. The spring rain was continuous, the willow branches were growing madly, and the peach buds were swaying in the wind.
As usual, the people of Gusu City are preparing for the new year as spring comes, as if the past cold winter did not leave any pain.
Yang Dongwei walked and stopped, crossing streams and bridges one after another. The restaurants and teahouses were packed with customers, and business was booming.
In the restaurant on the east side, a white-faced man in white clothes and a white crown was enjoying the scenery on the street, but suddenly closed the window.
His action startled the guests at the table. He was a young man wearing gold and jade, with a face as white as powder. He was dressed luxuriously, had a proud posture, and had an extraordinary bearing.
The young man asked, "Why did you close the window?"
White Elephant Dragon said, "I saw a nosy little bull nose, and I don't want to be bothered by him."
The young man laughed and said, "Now that you are highly valued by Shangfang Mountain, why are you still afraid of the Ox-nosed Taoist priest?"
Bai Xianglong was filled with mixed emotions, but he smiled and said, "After all, he works at Chongming Pavilion and is considered a retainer of the King of Wu. It's not easy to argue with him. It's His Highness Du Heng who is truly fearless and unconcerned."
Du Heng's face showed a smug look as he said, "You asked me out today, saying you had something new. Could it be these fodders?"
Du Heng pointed to the neatly prepared spring plate on the table, which contained radish, spring pancakes, spring rolls, lettuce and other spring delicacies, but he did not move his chopsticks.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is used to eating delicacies from land and sea and drinking fine wine, so he is not used to eating wild vegetables.
The White Elephant Dragon glanced down and laughed heartily, saying, "This is no ordinary person, biting and eating spring to seek happiness. I invited Your Highness down to play today, of course, not for this spring dish, but for the spring love of the children of Gusu."
As he spoke, his eyebrows twitched, his eyes narrowed, and his expression became lustful.
Du Heng said "Oh" and his interest really increased. He even took a piece of the wild vegetables he refused to eat and said, "Then let's experience the spring love of Gusu."
Bai Xianglong pushed the wine on the table away and said, "This crude wine is not worthy of being presented to Your Highness. I have a fine wine, a reward from Shangfang Mountain, and I would like to share it with Your Highness."
The White Elephant Dragon fetched a wine bottle and poured out a wine that tasted like jade milk. Just a slight sniff of it gave people a feeling of freedom and ease like a dream.
Du Heng was surprised and asked, "What kind of wine is this?"
The White Elephant Dragon said, "This is brewed from the incense of the mortal world, and is called Red Dust Drunk. This fine wine was only gifted to us during the New Year by a few great kings. Although it is small, it is beneficial to Taoism and enhances supernatural powers. It is extremely rare."
Du Heng clapped his hands and said, "Great! You are so sincere. It's worth my friendship with you."
Bai Xianglong handed the wine glass to Du Heng and said, "Drink it, it's all in the wine."
Du Heng then drank the cup to the brim.
Unexpectedly, as soon as the wine touched his lips, it seemed to come alive and immediately went into his mouth. In just a moment, a powerful incense and distracting thoughts burst out, shaking Du Heng's dragon soul. Endless illusions began to grow, and in the blink of an eye, he fell into a drunken dream of the world.
Du Heng's wine glass fell from his hand, and Bai Xianglong caught it. He also fell forward, about to fall onto the table full of wine and food, but was also held up by Bai Xianglong.
Bai Xianglong placed the wine glass in his hand on the table, took hold of Du Heng's shoulders, and shook him gently, saying, "Your Highness, Your Highness?"
Du Heng lowered his head, unconscious.
Bai Xianglong whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, you are drunk."
He smiled, but soon couldn't hold it back, revealing his white teeth. "I'll take you to rest."
Bai Xianglong helped Du Heng up and secretly opened the window. Seeing that Yang Dongwei was no longer there, he took Du Heng and turned into a white shadow and disappeared through the window.
Yang Dongwei had already arrived at the palace and reported to King Wu, "Your Highness, I have already consulted my master about the Crown Prince's situation. He has painstakingly calculated the Crown Prince's misfortune."
The King of Wu was overjoyed. He patted his chair and stood up, asking, "How is my son?"
Yang Dongwei said, "The prince's soul has been captured by a traitor, so he has not been able to wake up yet, and summoning his soul is useless."
The King of Wu asked, "Who detained him, and where is he now?"
Yang Dongwei lowered his eyes and said, "The other party is also a master, and the prince is also protected by his destiny. My master has barely calculated, but he has been exhausted and unable to find the prince's whereabouts. However, the prince is not in danger of his life now, so please rest assured, Your Highness."
"Don't worry?" King Wu paced back and forth. "How can I be at ease with my son's life or death unknown? I still ask the great master to come out of the mountains. If you can find my son, I will give you any reward you ask for!"
Yang Dongwei remained unmoved, his eyes fixed on his nose and his heart, and said, "My master has injured his primordial spirit and has gone into seclusion to recuperate... Your Highness, don't worry. My master has already calculated that the Crown Prince's chance of survival is still with the City God. If Your Highness asks the City God to intervene, he will definitely be able to save the Crown Prince's life."
King Wu was stunned for a moment and asked, "Did the Grand Master really say that?"
Yang Dongwei said: "It's absolutely true."
The King of Wu paced back and forth, unable to figure out Master Shi's intentions. Was it because he had gone to the City God first, which made Master Shi unhappy? Or had Master Shi truly calculated that the Crown Prince's life depended on the City God?
Seeing this, Yang Dongwei immediately urged, "Please make a decision soon, Your Majesty. If you delay, I'm afraid the prince's chance of survival will be wasted."
Hearing that Yang Dongwei's expression didn't seem fake, the King of Wu calmed down and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Master. Once I recover the prince's soul, I will offer you a generous gift of gratitude."
Yang Dongwei repeatedly declined, urging King Wu to go see the City God as soon as possible, while he himself withdrew from the palace.
After leaving the palace, Yang Dongwei was also completely confused. He really didn't understand what Master Shi was up to. Fortunately, he was very smart and managed to get around it.
After leaving the palace, Yang Dongwei followed Master Shi's instructions and settled in Yuanmiao Temple.
Soon, Monk Yujin also came, and not only that, he also brought the fat and big-eared Jishan with him.
Zen Master Jishan was sweating all over after just walking for a while. You might have thought he was walking in the rain.
Ji Shan said with a smile, "Junior Brother Pobi has gone on a long journey. As soon as I heard Junior Brother Yujin talking about the prince, I came here in person. I will burn incense and offer sacrifices to the Buddha, and chant sutras to pray for the prince."
"Your Highness is a man of good fortune, and I will accumulate merit for him before the Buddha, and he will surely be able to survive from this desperate situation."
The King of Wu's face was twitching. Since Master Pobi was not here, what was the point of this greedy fat pig coming?
He forced a smile and said, "Master Jishan, the palace is in chaos right now. Please follow Master Yujin to the Chongming Pavilion and stay there first. Once I have sorted things out, I will invite you to do good deeds."
Zen Master Jishan chuckled and said, "Very good, I will wait for the prince to summon me."
When Zen Master Jishan went out, he did not step firmly and stumbled on the stairs, his fat body trembling. Thanks to the support of the young monk Yujin, he did not fall.
The King of Wu's face trembled and he felt extremely disgusted.
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