The Blade-Wielding Legend-Chapter 1243 - 649: The Constellations Illuminate the Divine Capital (Part 3)

Of course, these matters are confidential, even Bai Chenshan cannot divulge them.

Thinking of this, he quickly changed the subject, "Lord Bai, this time the Emperor has appointed us as imperial envoys, outwardly to provide disaster relief and calm the people's hearts, but actually to investigate the odd occurrences with the Dragon Vein, and also to renovate the Great Array on Mang Mountain, quite a lot to handle."

Bai Chenshan smiled and said, "As for renovating the Great Array, I already have a plan in mind. The structure of the 'Seven Orifice Lock Dragon Formation' remains unchanged; we just add two more formations, and we can form the 'Nine Palace Peaceful People Bureau,' which can utilize the imperial aura from the Imperial Mausoleum on Mang Mountain to guard both Luoyang and the Yellow River."

"And there is the revision of the calendar; I'm afraid I won't be able to manage that, some people will still need Lord Pei to deal with."

Pei Zongti squinted slightly, "Has someone come looking for Lord Bai?"

Bai Chenshan gave a wry smile, "This time the demons are causing trouble, Mile's rebellion implicates the Mystical Sect in Luoyang; they fear losing the title of orthodox Mystic Sect and dare not seek out Lord Pei, so they turned to me after going around in circles."

"And there is a family in Luoyang that suffered a calamity; many in the Imperial Family covet that position..."

"Alas~ Revising the calendar has already exhausted me, I really can't handle those people."

"Hmph!"

With a cold snort, Pei Zongti said, "Lord Bai need not pay heed, I'll play the villain if need be; the court just mentioned wanting to restrain the Mystic Sect, this time, we'll make an example of them!"

His eyes were already full of anger as he spoke.

"My Lords, we have arrived in Luoyang!"

At this moment, the Navy Commander accompanying them stepped forward to report.

The two stood and looked out, seeing in the distance the city walls of Luoyang City, now clearly visible.

After entering the city, the full contingent of Luoyang officials, along with leaders of the Mystical Sect, came to greet them.

Seeing the gloomy expression on Pei Zongti's face, everyone knew that the storm over Luoyang City was just beginning…

...

There were undercurrents surging in the officialdom of Luoyang, while among the common people there was a different scene.

The riot on Qingming night left many dead, and nearly half the families in the city were holding funerals.

A calamity had made an already declining city even more fragmented in spirit.

The small consolation was that the entire family of the Luoyang King was wiped out, which alleviated many people's grievances...

By the banks of the Yi River, at the Dragon Gate Inn.

With the sound of the door opening, Lady Pei returned travel-worn.

Before she could step over the threshold, the accountant rushed over, "Shopkeeper, did you see the people off?"

"Yes, I did,"

Lady Pei sat down and took a sip of tea, then used the tea to wipe the dust from her hair tips, "I saw them to Kaifeng, and once they reach Jining, they can follow the Grand Canal straight to the Capital."

"Ah, you sent them so far?"

"It was necessary."

Lady Pei shook her head and said, "They dissolved the calamity over Luoyang, and the slander against our Heluo Business Group has been cleared. If our courtesy wasn't adequate, and word got out that some senseless water bandits harassed them, it would be us who would be a laughingstock!"

"Indeed, that's true."

The accountant nodded, then looked around at the empty main hall, and said with a wry smile, "Shopkeeper, since the winds of Luoyang's officialdom are strong, the Captain Bureau's people are searching everywhere, and the people of the pugilistic world are avoiding the place, I'm afraid there will be no business for a long time."

"How about we close the inn and go to Kaifeng..."

"I won't go!"

Lady Pei shook her head directly and smiled, "On the road, there were also brothers who wanted to leave; they asked Young Hero Li for advice, do you know what he said?"

"What did he say?"

"Luoyang City's heritage remains; it's just lost its spirit. One day, it will rise again."

"This Dragon Gate Inn's flag won't fall, I'll stay here!"

"Well said!"

The inn staff all cheered in agreement.

"Hahaha..."

Lady Pei laughed heartily, "Since there are no guests anyway, open a few jars of the good wine from the cellar and cook some good dishes. Even if we don't make money, we shouldn't let our stomachs suffer."

"The shopkeeper is wise!"

The inn suddenly filled with laughter and joy.

Meanwhile, Lady Pei turned her head to look out the window.

Li Yan had secretly told her that Shen Sanyou had gone to Japan.

This wanderer had said that if he returned safely, he would stay and grow old with her.

In the past, her spirits were too high, and she missed the chance.

This time, she would wait forever...

The late wind of early spring finally reached Luoyang.

The chill dissipated a little, and over Mang Mountain, a layer of green appeared...