Chapter Four, The Embryonic Form of the Eastern Depot.
The seed of the Eastern Depot has already taken root in the emperor's heart, and its embryonic form has also emerged. It will be much easier to handle things in the future.
After practicing for a while, Bai Muqiu immediately used the Da Sheng Xian Shou. His hand formed a single finger, a palm, and a fist, which varied according to the moves and forms. One move, Hongmeng Wudao, was like opening the Milky Way. His body moved, but he followed the martial arts of the figure in his mind. With the second move, Xiaguang Guanding, the palm wind, fist wind, and claw wind in the hall were like a screen of rosy clouds. Bai Muqiu became more and more immersed, and his movements became more and more integrated with the figure in his mind. Each move was grand and majestic, as if he were a celestial being.
What should I do?
Even if you're not on duty, you should still find something to do. Otherwise, you'll be in trouble if you get caught. In any case, your backside will definitely be in trouble. If you really have nothing to do, you should at least stay in the backyard. Don't wander around when you have nothing to do.
Bai Muqiu smiled faintly. He knew that Zhao Ji's final roar was not actually directed at him, but at the regent Zhao Wu. Just now, when Zhao Wu came in, judging from the direction Zhao Wu came out, he should have gone to the harem, where the former empress and concubines lived. As for what he was going to do, no one was willing to mention it in front of the mad beast-like Zhao Ji.
When they approached, Bai Muqiu quickly lowered his head until the two esteemed individuals entered the main hall before he stood up and stepped back. It seems that the young emperor has made his choice. Bai Muqiu left happily, and as for the meals and late-night conversations between them, it was not something he could eavesdrop on.
For example, although Bai Muqiu has been transferred to work in front of the palace, he is still a eunuch who is always waiting to be dispatched. After several days, he finally borrowed a bronze mirror from a palace maid to take a look at his appearance. Fortunately, the reflection in the mirror showed a delicate and handsome figure, with a gentle and refined appearance. However, there was still a hint of feminine charm in his overall demeanor, presumably due to his status as a eunuch.
At the second watch of the night, the eunuch on duty came to wake up Bai Muqiu and signaled that it was his turn to light the lamps. As he walked into the back hall, he could hear the sound of porcelain being shattered from afar. A small figure appeared to be going crazy in the projection of the screen. Zhao Jihong, with her eyes red, saw Bai Muqiu coming to light the lamps and slammed the table with the remaining soup, making a loud noise.
This choice seems to be made by Bai Muqiu for himself, but the right to choose still lies in the hands of the little emperor Zhao Ji, after all, he is just a eunuch now, in the eyes of the big shots, he is not even as good as a dog.
After today, Your Majesty can cultivate a large number of eunuchs, spread them widely, and listen to all the rumors inside and outside the palace, as well as monitor the conversations of officials and the movements of the imperial relatives and nobles.
He turned his head and stared at Bai Muqiu, and said in a harsh tone, "If your plan fails, I will have you torn apart by five horses! I always keep my word!" The last few words were almost shouted out.
Bai Muqiu gritted his teeth and decided to take a risk. He tried to imitate the martial arts dramas he had seen on TV in the past. He sat cross-legged on the ground, concentrated his voice and held his breath, secretly commanding his body to suppress the surging internal force. However, the more he suppressed, the more intense the pain became. Suddenly, he remembered the story of Dayu's flood control, "It is better to dredge than to block." If he continued to suppress it like this, something would go wrong sooner or later. It would be better to try to clear it.
Is this mental method good or not? He is currently not very clear about it, but he feels a constant surge of energy. However, from the recent practice and contemplation, the power of the Diamond Boy Gong is still quite dominant. Moreover, during the practice, the skin, flesh, and bones have all been strengthened to a certain extent. It truly lives up to the name of this secret manual.
There is a male leader in front, and he is also pretending to be powerful.
Today, without any duty, Bai Muqiu found a deserted eave and decided to try using the Diamond Boy Skill. As soon as he lifted his qi, he felt his dantian burning like fire. As a modern office worker who had only dreamed of being a martial arts hero but had never put it into practice, he had never encountered such a situation before. When that painful and hot energy came, he suddenly felt a little panicked.
Wiping off the sweat from his forehead, he glanced at the time. The morning court was approaching, and he wouldn't have time to make a few trips. Just as he had set things in motion, suddenly everything came to a halt. Looking towards the direction of the Chui Gong Hall, he thought about the words he had spoken to the young emperor last night. He had been somewhat cruel in his remarks, but one must act in their own interest, even if it means destroying heaven and earth. Bai Muqiu also had to consider his own situation. If the young emperor, Zhao Ji, accepted last night's plan and endured silently, it would indicate that this person would undoubtedly become a powerful ruler in the future. In that case, Bai Muqiu would do his best to curry favor and learn the necessary skills to complete the cause and effect. As a backup plan, since Zhao Ji was, after all, a young emperor full of youthful vigor, unable to bear this grievance, Bai Muqiu would have no choice but to focus on cultivating his martial arts. Bai Muqiu also had to consider his own situation. If the young emperor, Zhao Ji, accepted last night's plan and endured silently, it would indicate that this person would undoubtedly become a powerful ruler in the future. In that case, Bai Muqiu would do his best to curry favor and learn the necessary skills to complete the cause and effect. As a backup plan, since Zhao Ji was, after all, a young emperor full of youthful vigor, unable to bear this grievance, Bai Muqiu would have no choice but to focus on cultivating his martial arts, find an opportunity to leave the palace, and immerse himself in the martial world, making further plans.
Zhao Ji fell silent, then suddenly his eyes lit up. "Is my age appropriate? Zhao Wu will definitely lower his guard against me because of my age. On the contrary, if I were 25 or 26 and did such a thing, it would definitely arouse his suspicion."
Don't worry, Your Majesty! Bai Muqiu went over and helped Zhao Ji up, using a bit of internal force, which immediately surprised Zhao Ji. His tone was calm but persuasive, "Your Majesty, the path to success is difficult, especially when you are facing the throne of the Nine-Five Supreme. This road is full of thorns and corpses. It is really difficult to take a step forward. But Your Majesty, you have already taken a step forward successfully. As long as you keep moving forward, Zhao Wu will be one step further from the throne. Don't forget, you have a natural advantage." "Your Majesty, the path to success is difficult, especially when you are facing the throne of the Nine-Five Supreme. This road is full of thorns and corpses. It is really difficult to take a step forward. But Your Majesty, you have already taken a step forward successfully. As long as you keep moving forward, Zhao Wu will be one step further from the throne. Don't forget, you have a natural advantage."
After waiting for a while, a tall and a short person walked side by side from the direction of the Purple Palace, with a pleasant expression, chatting and laughing. Seeing this, Bai Muqiu also smiled with relief, although it was the eunuchs who held power when the emperor was incompetent, it was also the most self-destructive behavior. In any case, all kinds of blame would be pinned on you at that time, which was not what Bai Muqiu hoped to see.
So I released the tense muscles, forcibly calmed myself down, slowly controlled the internal force in the five viscera and six bowels, and let it wander through the limbs and bones. With each inhalation and exhalation, the state of mind gradually stabilized, no longer restless and agitated as before. The internal force belonging to the "Child's Play" should be pure yang internal energy, no wonder it was so restless. As it guided the wandering, the warmth in the lower abdomen gradually became apparent. Suddenly, Bai Muqiu felt something in her body shatter, and the wandering internal force dispersed instantly, spreading through various acupoints, although not breaking through each one, it was omnipresent.
Two teams of guards are coming out, guarding various important passages. Bai Muqiu tactfully stepped aside and secretly observed the regent king who was coming towards him. This person appeared gentle and refined, but there was a hint of royal aura in his every move, and he did not seem like a violent character like Dong Zhuo in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Furthermore, he continued, "But this is not enough. Besides Zhao Wu today, there may be Zhao Liu and Zhao Qi, who take advantage of Your Majesty's young age, appearing tomorrow. Your Majesty's age will change from an advantage to a disadvantage. This plan can only be used once. Others will see through it the second time."
Your Majesty is wise!