Section 2.

She made a dazed arch with her hand, and Chun Guan slightly raised his hand and sat down on the side.

When we arrived at Jiuquan, we encountered a group of horse bandits on the road... She pointed and said, "They were the ones who robbed her. We got into a fight with the bandits to save her, and that's how we accidentally lost what we had brought."

After hearing this, the Imperial Censor did not immediately respond. He turned his gaze to the flying snow outside the window and lightly touched his fingertips, saying, "I cannot be certain whether the National Teacher will see you or not. However, at his advanced age, such talk is a taboo in the Divine Palace. It is best to say less."

Not to mention that she had actually forgotten, the sound of gongs and drums in the front hall shook the sky. At this moment, it would be unwise to add more trouble, so she stopped in her tracks. Unexpectedly, he also stopped walking and asked her with his hands behind his back, "Have you finished what you needed to do?"

The sound of cymbals from the front hall drifted over with the wind. She listened attentively and heard the clear and melodious prayers and blessings, carefully reiterating something. After a momentary pause, a servant hurriedly ran from the wooden bridge, saw her standing by the window, clasped his hands in salute, and relayed the message in the corridor: "The ladies have lost something, and the Ministry of Personnel has sent someone to assist them. Please three ladies come with me, there are some matters that need to be discussed with the ladies."

She should be grateful to Lu Changshi and Chun Guan. The Ministry of Personnel has already handled it for us.

The lotus lamp is not very familiar with worldly affairs, and gratitude is just a glance. But I don't know if he understands, only to see him turn around calmly, with a disapproving expression.

She shuddered, leaped up, and surprisingly, it was the flutist from last night! She remembered his appearance, but today his expression seemed particularly cold. However, this coldness was not accompanied by hostility, on the contrary, it could be described as kind and benevolent. But the feeling of looking down on all living beings was enough to make people shudder.

About the National TeacherLater, we gradually learned more about the National Teacher. The most memorable thing that Lian Deng recalled was a comment from Chun Guan, who described him as having a "wild crane spirit and elegant style." This paints a rough picture of the National Teacher: his hair is all white, but he has the air of an immortal. Perhaps with a wave of his sleeve, he could perform earth-shattering feats of magic.

The lotus lamp always felt that there was something wrong with him. It wasn't until they locked eyes for a while that she realized he hardly blinked. However, those eyes were too beautiful, deep and serene, reminding her of the sky on a clear day. She was a little nervous and didn't know why he came to see her. She stammered and couldn't find the words to say.

The lotus lamp clicked its tongue and said, "What have you figured out now?"

This time, Zhuanzhuan surprisingly did not make any fallacious remarks. He shrugged his shoulders and remained noncommittal.

Xiao Chaodu glanced at her, and the bold and aggressive manner of this barbarian woman was truly unforgettable. As a member of the imperial family, he had never encountered such a situation before. After being slapped by her, he still felt a lingering pain. He took a deep breath and agreed, "If you want to find me, come to the Grand Camp of the Divine Army. I will be ready to welcome you at any time."

They were talking, and Lian Deng and Zhuan Zhuan stepped aside. The two of them crossed their arms and analyzed their expressions. Zhuan Zhuan said, "Tannu has a fierce look in her eyes, she wants to eat someone."

She looked him up and down, noticing his warm and gentle expression, and smiled with great patience. She felt that the title "Chun Guan" suited him very well. Presumably, he also thought the same, otherwise he wouldn't have tugged at her sleeve and looked at her with shining eyes.

The snow outside has stopped, and the heavy white covers the lush branches and leaves. Although the vegetation has not been affected, the temperature is very low. She has been gathering fire in the house for a long time and has become impatient. She took out the cloth bag from the bundle and went out with it.

Those two officials certainly know the severity inside. The pen swiftly records, and one of them says, "Upon reaching the Qinzhou border, it was lost. Ten days later, it will be reissued upon arrival in Chang'an. After questioning and having someone check the access control records, there is no suspicion, and it is approved for reissuance..."

In short, I am extremely frustrated. The only consolation is that there is no one nearby. However, it seems that the heavens have not played enough tricks on her. Before she could even stand up, a robe with flowing cloud patterns of gold and silver threads floated into her line of sight. She paused for a moment, maintaining her kneeling posture and looked up. The person before her had his hands tucked in, calmly and expressionlessly observing her.

She focused and lifted her skirt to climb the steps. A person slowly walked towards the palace gate, wearing a loose robe and standing by the back door. His figure seemed familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen him before, so she slowed down and furrowed her brows to recall. Inside the palace, everyone heard the footsteps and turned their gaze outside. The man also turned around, appearing tall due to his high stance. Unlike Wang Apo's unkempt appearance, every aspect of him was meticulously crafted and thought-provoking. However, his face was not familiar, and the momentary hesitation was just an illusion.

Xiao Chaodu's face was faint, "The Chang'an Forbidden Guard is an internal matter of the Beiyafeng, and it is only natural to make up for any losses. I bear the responsibility and dare not slack off."

After handing it over to them, the seal stamped with the Great Li Dynasty and the Shangshu Tai had a significant weight. Chun Guan smiled and exchanged pleasantries with Zuo Cheng after completing official business. It was inevitable to talk about "Jixue Lane Deeply Rewarding Singing Night". Tan Nu, however, fixed her gaze on Xiao Chaodu and sarcastically said with a half-smile, "General, you have gone through so much trouble to make a special trip for us. Today, we have successfully completed the formalities, and we really need to thank the General."

The snow in the sky falls gently on his hair. He is different from the men in Chang'an City, not wearing a crown or a hat, but simply tying his hair loosely with a jade belt. Occasionally, when the wind blows, his hair sways, filling her field of vision. He pointed south and said, "The Grand Tutor usually stays in the main hall of the Divine Palace. If you want to see him, you can ask Lu Changshi to pass on the message."

She felt a sense of joy in her heart and followed him, asking, "I would like to meet the national teacher, but I don't know where to find him?"

He made a sound of agreement and paused for a moment before saying, "It's been more than five years since I last saw Wang Lang. I wonder how he's been doing?"

The lotus lamp turned back and realized that the person standing at the door was the Spring Official of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. She had heard Tan Nu talk about it on the way. Although the Imperial Astronomical Bureau was just a branch of the Bureau of Historiography, it was the direct lineage in the Supreme Divine Palace. The Imperial Astronomical Bureau had five officials under it, namely the Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Central Five Officials of the Spiritual Platform. Among them, the Spring Official was the leader of the five officials. Although his official position was not high, he was the right-hand man of the National Teacher. Therefore, even the high-ranking officials in the court had to give him some face.

After receiving guidance from the Lotus Lamp, she remembered to look for Lu Qing. She hastily thanked him and was about to head south when he turned to look at her and said, "Today, the temple is holding a ceremony. Go find the chief historian now, or they might not have time for you."

He slightly raised the corner of his lips, squinted his eyes, and the fine golden light in his eyes seemed to float above the water. He said slowly, "I have a gentleman's friendship with Wang Lang, you don't have to go through such a grand gesture."

Was it you that Wang Lang saved two years ago?" Or did he speak first, his voice faint, like a willow leaf falling into clear water, like a petal.

She frowned and pondered, realizing that she couldn't do anything by staying here and must go into the city. She stomped her foot on the wall and decided to go to Amber Pavilion to find Tannu and discuss the itinerary. Wang Apu said that the National Teacher would arrange everything properly for her, which mainly referred to transportation and accommodation. The transportation has been taken care of, but she would have to handle the accommodation herself! It seemed that her first encounter with the Imperial Army and the Ministry of Personnel in Chang'an was not a good start. Wang Apu said that the National Teacher would arrange everything properly for her, which mainly referred to transportation and accommodation. The transportation has been taken care of, but she would have to handle the accommodation herself! It seemed that her first encounter with the Imperial Army and the Ministry of Personnel in Chang'an was not a good start. She would have to be more careful in her future actions. In case of any mishap, it would likely have a wide-ranging impact.

She turned around and jumped down from the stack. It was strange that she had easily come up just now, but there was a slight accident when going down. The wall base was covered with snow, and there was no clue. Only when she landed did she realize that there was a pit, perhaps for drainage. Anyway, she was like an arrow thrown by a pitcher, and she landed right in the groove without deviation. However, she couldn't control her falling momentum, and her feet couldn't move forward. With a thud, she fell to her knees.

Upon hearing this, Zuo Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "So it was lost in Jiuquan, which means it was all smuggled for over 3,000 li?" As if suddenly realizing something, he asked in surprise, "But at that time, the Hexi Corridor had not yet been opened. Why didn't they make up for it?"

The scenery inside the palace may be beautiful, but it cannot compare to the world outside its walls. Let's not talk about the white snow and red plum blossoms, but only about the broad horizon. The low-hanging dome covers everything around, and the hundred-year-old Chang'an bursts with a majestic and profound beauty in the wind and snow.

When he smiles, his eyes are full of spring. The term "elegance" is usually used to describe women, but when I look at him, I can't help but use this word. If it were someone else, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to hide their true intentions. Fortunately, Lian Deng is different. He treats beauty and ugliness with the same mindset. I pondered and thought, "I am Wang Apu's disciple. The wooden plaque from the Supreme God Palace was personally handed to me by Apu. This is absolutely true. As for a little perfunctory gesture that doesn't harm anyone, I am grateful to the gods for helping us get through it." I pondered and thought, "I am Wang Apu's disciple. The wooden plaque from the Supreme God Palace was personally handed to me by Apu. This is absolutely true. As for a little perfunctory gesture that doesn't harm anyone, I am grateful to the gods for helping us get through it." We have caused a lot of trouble for the Supreme God Palace since we arrived in Chang'an, and I feel guilty about it. After the National Teacher comes out of seclusion, I will thank him in person and then leave. " He paused and hesitated, "I have only heard that the National Teacher is getting old, and I'm afraid he may not want to see me. If it's inconvenient, can I leave a note? I would appreciate the guidance of the gods."

Thanks to this Chun Guan, it was all thanks to his eloquence that he explained the righteousness for them and solved the problem. Otherwise, if they were held accountable for the words of Tan Nu, and brought to the public, they would have been in trouble.

He strolled up the stone path and said leisurely, "We have already passed the customs."

She put the iron pieces into her pocket and tied it around her waist. She walked through the bamboo forest to the bottom of the palace wall, but there was no staircase nearby. Looking up, the wall was built very high, probably three or four zhangs high. She estimated for a moment, took two steps back, tucked her skirt into her waistband, leaped up with one foot, and easily climbed onto the women's wall.

In front of the house, there is running water, and by the shore, there are green stones. She swept away the accumulated snow on the stones, poured out the willow-shaped iron pieces from the bag, dipped them in water, and polished them one by one in her hand. She enjoyed the sound of the iron pieces, and when blown hard, they would produce a long buzzing sound, like the five strings played by a Hu woman. However, these iron pieces are not musical instruments. When thrown out, they form a sound network, with killing enemies being secondary, and the main purpose is to distract the enemy's attention.

With a buzzing sound in her mind, Lian Deng didn't understand whether he had misunderstood her or was intentionally teasing her. She was already not very articulate, and now she felt embarrassed and annoyed. She had just convinced herself that they were not the same person, but it seemed that she was too naive. However, he mentioned having a relationship with Wang Apo, which meant that he must be someone close to the National Teacher, perhaps even higher in rank than the Spring Palace official.

Tan Nu ignored his nonsense and smiled, revealing his sharp tiger teeth. He cunningly said, "That day in the city, I couldn't show off my skills, and I have always regretted it. After a couple of days, I will seek out the general again and ask for his guidance."

She collected herself and asked, "Is Chief Lu available?"