HCB Chapter 460 Crossing the Mountain
Chapter 460 Crossing the Mountain
Liang Chongyue's eyes swept over the packages lying in the snow, and finally returned to Lianchi. After ten years of not seeing him, he was no longer the poor little monk who was covered in dirt and kneeled down to beg her for help.
Lianchi already knew who saved him that year, but since Her Royal Highness the Princess had never been to Daxiangguo Temple in all these years, he had no chance to thank her in person.
Liang Chongyue stood there, watching Lianchi walking towards her step by step. His moon-white monk robe looked even brighter in the snow, making Lianchi live up to his name, as cold and pure as a white lotus blooming in summer, which could only be seen with the eyes.
When Lian Chi came closer, Liang Chongyue took a closer look at his appearance. It was much more open than before. His face was like a finely carved jade, with clear and distinct contours. His eyes were like cold stars, so deep that they did not reflect any worldly thoughts. When people saw him, they wanted to drag him back into the mortal world and forcibly break his precepts and rules.
"I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess. May Your Highness live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Lian Chi opened his mouth, his voice was long and distant, like the ringing of a bell deep in an ancient temple, the lingering sound could penetrate people's hearts, but without any worldly warmth.
Liang Chongyue's eyes were attracted by the Buddhist beads in Lianchi's hand. The first one was actually carved from jade. The quality of the jade was clear and luxurious.
"This jade is not suitable for the abbot of Daxiangguo Temple."
Lian Chi knew that His Highness liked jade, and sure enough, His Highness would ask.
"This jade was left to me by my benefactor. I have been carrying it with me all this time. This string of Buddhist beads has been enshrined in the main hall for three years. Together with the jade, they bless my benefactor."
Liang Chongyue didn't remember leaving anything for Lianchi, but she only loved wearing jade ornaments when she was young, so it was normal for her to accidentally drop one.
"Master Lianchi is also thoughtful."
Liang Chongyue complimented casually, and a cold wind blew, blowing up Lian Chi's clothes and making Liang Chongyue's hands cold.
"Come in first. This princess has something to discuss with Master Lianchi. Yunling, go make some tea."
Lian Chi followed Her Royal Highness the Princess into Changshengtian again. When he stepped into Changshengtian, he looked up at the plaque hanging above.
It is rumored that this plaque was written by His Majesty himself and the name was bestowed.
"Changshengtian, what a grand name."
Liang Chongyue had gotten used to it. When someone suddenly brought it up, she would recall the day her scumbag father had bestowed her with the plaque. The next day, the ministers in the court had a huge argument over it. They simply felt that she was just a princess, and being able to live alone out of the palace before getting married was already a blessing from her scumbag father.
She was unworthy of such a grand name. She still remembered what her scumbag father said that day:
"Chongyue is my daughter, the most noble princess of Daxia. If I can use her, Chongyue can too."
Unfortunately, things have changed and her scumbag father is no longer the same as before because of the power struggle.
"But you feel you are not worthy of this princess?"
Liang Chongyue asked casually, not expecting Lian Chi to say anything. Men and women in this era seemed to be born on opposite sides.
"No, I just think this plaque is very suitable for Her Highness. Only such a grand name can match Her Highness's status."
Upon hearing this, Liang Chongyue just chuckled and said nothing, nor did he bring Lianchi upstairs.
The layout of the first floor is similar to that of the second floor, and there is also a separate study room. Liang Chongyue led people in.
"Master, please sit down."
Yunling brought in two pots of tea, and Liang Chongyue could smell the mellow aroma of milk from afar.
"Master, this pot of tea is green tea, this year's new tribute, Mengding Ganlu."
After Yun Ling finished the introduction, she retreated, leaving Liang Chongyue and Lian Chi alone sitting at the desk.
Liang Chongyue poured herself a cup of milk tea.
"This is what I like to drink. Master, please feel free to do as you please."
The rich aroma of milk hit Liang Chongyue's face, and after drinking it, he felt better.
After Lian Chi poured himself a glass and took two sips, Liang Chongyue looked at his favorability and the things he had done in the past few years that the system had just summarized.
After confirming that there was no problem, Liang Chongyue said:
"I came to you today because I need your help with something."
"This princess knows that you were abducted to Miaojiang as a child and used as a medicine man. I wonder if you know anything about the poisons used in Miaojiang?"
After Liang Chongyue finished her explanation, she felt that this matter was a bit too much to ask, but Lianchi was the only person she could find who had some connection with the Miaojiang poison.
When she came back today, she took a look at the information about the Miaojiang poison sent by the system in the carriage.
It is really too complicated, and even the detoxification process is an extremely long thing.
Back then, she had to send people and spend a lot of time and effort to rescue Lianchi.
The special medicines for targeted treatment in the mall are too expensive, almost as expensive as Baidubuwei. She can still afford one or two pills.
But this time the army was 800,000 strong. The more people there were, the more worried she was that poison would be used to injure people in the north. Once an infectious disease broke out and could not be controlled in time, the war would not have to be fought. She would be lucky if half of the soldiers could return to the capital alive.
According to her scumbag father's opinion, she didn't have to go back. It would be enough to die in Huangdu to apologize.
After Liang Chongyue finished speaking, she looked towards Lianchi with an expectation that she herself was unaware of.
As Lianchi and His Highness looked at each other, he gently moved the Buddhist beads in his hand, his movements slow and rhythmic:
"Amitabha, I don't know anything about poison, but I have also raised some things in Daxiangguo Temple over the years."
Lianchi had been at the Daxiangguo Temple for many years, and with the help of Her Royal Highness the Princess, he was able to take the position of the abbot in just ten years.
Now I have my own yard and can finally raise some small animals that interest me.
Liang Chongyue heard Yun Ling's words outside the hall. The package contained a noisy creature. Could it be the one raised in the lotus pond?
Liang Chongyue didn't respond, she was thinking.
Lianchi stopped flicking the Buddhist beads and spread out the palm of his hand holding the beads. A mountain peak that had not yet grown up was wandering in his palm.
A small thread swam across Lianchi's hand, passed through the gaps between his fingers, and swam towards the jade-carved bead on the Buddhist rosary.
It walked over to the jade Buddhist beads and began to wrap the beads with its slender body. The black scales on the jade looked even smoother and more delicate, even than the jade itself.
The black snake's tongue would occasionally probe the jade. It should have been a very scary poisonous snake, but in Lianchi's hands, it was like a very obedient little animal.
"I have no memories of my childhood. I only remember that I was in a snake cave when I opened my eyes. The people from Miaojiang gave me medicine and then fed me to the snakes to increase their venom.
However, these snakes are more humane than humans. They did not harm me too much. I was able to escape from that horrific place alive, thanks to these snakes. "
After Lian Chi finished speaking, the little mountain pass seemed to understand what he meant and rubbed his hand with its head affectionately.