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At that time, the architecture was symmetrical and orderly, so the layout of the Ming Guang Hall and the Yang Xin Hall were almost the same. Ying Feiyang and Du Ruhui each held a sword and entered the hall. Ying Feiyang said, "I will use my full strength at the beginning. Master Du, please restrain your Zhen Qi to a similar level as me. In addition, you can only use the sword moves I just used. You can't change the moves at will.
At this point, Du Ruhui more or less understood his intentions and nodded in agreement.
"Master Du, be careful!" Ying Feiyang's aura suddenly changed as he held the sword in his hand. His whole body was like a beast that wanted to devour people. He was determined to take the life of the person in front of him. Du Ruhui's heart trembled. Although he knew that it was just an act, he didn't dare to be careless. The swords collided, and the wind whistled. Then, there was an ear-piercing sound of friction. Sword marks were left on the wall. Sword marks that pierced through the wall were stab marks, horizontal marks were sweep marks, heavy at the bottom and light at the top were flick marks, and deep as a plow was slash marks. The two people's sword styles were different, and the sword marks on the wall were of different depths.
"This is exactly the same as the sword marks left on the wall of the Yang Xin Hall!" Even Princess Yu Zhen, who had no cultivation, could see the clues and said in surprise.
Zhang Shouzhi's knowledge was far greater than Princess Yu Zhen's, so he naturally saw more things than her. At this time, he was even more shocked. He praised, "Being able to deduce the cause and effect is already difficult, but this Ying Feiyang can deduce the cause and effect. Just by looking at the sword marks on the wall and the footprints on the ground, he can deduce the swordsmanship used at that time. This talent is simply shocking. Junior Brother Lu, if you could see this scene, you would know that you are not qualified to compete with him for the sword manual."
After exchanging blows for a while, the wall was already covered with sword marks. The two of them had also reached the end of their battle. Ying Feiyang's sword style was continuous. He took three steps forward, each step heavier than the one before, leaving deep footprints on the ground. Finally, he took the final step!
Ying Feiyang stomped on the ground and soared into the air, bringing with him a sharp aura that seemed capable of destroying everything in its path. The tip of his sword was pointed at Du Ruhui's heart.
Du Ruhui's heart palpitated, the hairs all over his body stood on end. Although this sword technique wasn't very brilliant, the killing sword intent emitted from the young swordsman's body made him feel a sense of imminent danger. For a moment, his zhenqi was in disorder, and the footprints he made on the floor also cracked because of the disorderly zhenqi. In the next moment, Du Ruhui's martial arts instincts that were left behind from his early years of martial arts training were awakened. Without thinking too much, he abandoned the long sword that he wasn't familiar with and formed a seal with his crimson red palms. Embracing Tai Chi, he clamped down on the Star Ji Sword like a pair of fire tongs.
However, the moment he came into contact with the sword, he realized that although the sword intent was sharp and murderous, there was no force on the sword. Du Ruhui felt ashamed. He was actually stimulated by the sword intent and forgot about Ying Feiyang's warning.
Fortunately, he had achieved his goal. Other than the last sword stroke that he didn't manage to unleash, the rest of the sword marks were exactly the same as the one at Yangxin Palace Hall. Therefore, no one paid attention to his last move. Du Ruhui felt ashamed. He calmed himself down and shook his head, "Master wasn't killed by He Guqiong!"
Princess Yu Zhen was the only one who didn't understand and asked, "How did Senior Brother Du know?"
Du Ruhui said confidently, "These sword moves look exquisite, but they are full of flaws. Just now, Junior Brother Ying had at least three chances to kill me, and I had two chances to kill him. Neither Master nor He Guqiong would use such sword moves."
Actually, among the three disciples of Sima Chengzhen, if any one of them was good at using the sword, they would have understood it when Ying Feiyang performed his first sword dance in Yangxin Palace. Unfortunately, the three of them had their own specialties, but none of them specialized in the way of the sword. It was no wonder that Ying Feiyang had sighed at that time. Now, after performing the sword moves one by one, the three finally understood.
"Therefore, the sword marks in Yangxin Palace were not left during the battle. They were carved after Master Sima's death!" Ying Feiyang continued. "Wait, what about the footprints? Master's footprints? How could Sun Changji mistake them for someone else?"
Ying Feiyang smiled and said apologetically, "Senior Sister Princess, I'm sorry for my rudeness."
After saying that, he took off his boots and put them on his hands. Then, he made a posture where his head was down and his feet were up. How could Sun Changji mistake them for someone else? " After saying that, he took off his boots and put them on his hands. He made a posture where his head was down and his feet were up. Then, he circulated his genuine Qi on his palms and left a shoe print on the ground.
"See?" Ying Feiyang said while putting on his shoes, "This is the method that I can think of. If he used sorcery, there should be other methods. It's not difficult for a person of the Heavenly Axiom to forge a shoe print. Hmm, since the murderer could think of this, it seems that the footprint he left behind was also forged. It can't be used as evidence to identify the murderer."
Princess Yuzhen understood and said with a trembling voice, "If that's the case, is it possible that Master died before he could even make a move?"
"There are three possibilities. First, Master Sima's body was moved to Yangxin Palace after he was killed. Second, Master Sima was poisoned beforehand. Third …" Ying Feiyang looked around at the crowd and said slowly, "Master Sima was ambushed and killed by someone he didn't know how to guard against!"
As soon as he said that, it was already summer, but a chill spread through the temple. Princess Yuzhen shivered and said, "Senior Brother Zhang, there's no need to wait any longer. Quickly tell me everything that happened here and report it to Imperial Brother. Ask him to send someone to take care of it!"
A golden letter reached the heavens.
Luoyang, Shangyang Palace, in the Imperial Study, the current Emperor Li Longji had just left the court. At this time, he was having a pleasant conversation with the Youzhou Military Governor, Zhang Shougui. This person who held the greatest power in the world was now fifty years old, but his face did not show any signs of aging. His hair was black and his face was fair. He was still the majestic and handsome Li San Lang.
And sitting opposite him, Zhang Shougui was also tall and burly, with a dignified appearance. He did not show the slightest bit of restraint when facing the Emperor, and could still talk and laugh in a clear voice. This was the bearing that a general of the border who had returned victorious should have.
Last year, the Khitan leaders Qu La and Ketugan invaded and harassed the border. After Zhang Shougui's army set out, they sent messengers to pretend to surrender, with the intention of luring the Tang army into a trap. But their scheme was seen through by Zhang Shougui. Zhang Shougui beat them at their own game. Alone, he penetrated deep into the enemy's territory and took the enemy's head. Instead, he killed Qu La and Ketugan, destroying the Khitan army. Qu La and Ketugan's heads were also sent to Dongdu and hung at the southern gate of Tianjin Bridge.
And Zhang Shougui also personally went to Luoyang to present his victory. During the morning court session today, Li Longji conferred him the title of Great General Who Supports the State, Right Yulin General and Imperial Censor on the spot. His meritorious service was rare in the present age. And after the morning session ended, Li Longji was still unsatisfied. He pulled Zhang Shougui aside and had a long talk with him.
At this time, Li Longji was flipping through the book of military merit. He jokingly said, "Dear minister, in this book of merit, I heard that An Lushan, who is ranked first in the military merit list, is your adopted son. Dear minister, you do not shy away from family, you really have the style of the ancient sages."
Zhang Shougui said without the slightest shame, "It's not that your subject is biased. In fact, this An Lushan is exceptionally valiant in battle. He always takes the lead in every battle. This time he alone beheaded 13 people. Moreover, he is also quite resourceful. The troops he leads are often able to defeat more with fewer troops. He is really a rare talent."
Li Longji lightly exclaimed in surprise. His interest was aroused. He said, "It's really so. This has piqued my interest. This time he came with the victory, I want to see him."
Zhang Shougui said, "An outsider Hu 'er does not know etiquette. Your subject is afraid that his conduct is reckless and will offend the Heaven's face, hence I left him in the western outskirts of the camp."
Li Longji laughed and said, "Hu 'er's thinking is simple, as long as he can show absolute sincerity toward His Majesty. As for etiquette, it's fine as long as he follows his heart. Dear minister, there is no harm in bringing him along next time." While saying that, Li Longji's red brush hooked and wrote on the side: promoted two ranks, promoted to the front of the yamen.
Seeing this, Zhang Shougui was just about to thank the sovereign's kindness on An Lushan's behalf when an eunuch came in and handed a memorial to the throne to Li Longji. Li Longji opened it and read it. Immediately the smile on his face disappeared, it was as if dark clouds covered his face.
Zhang Shougui was still suspicious, but he heard the Emperor said, "Dear minister, I wonder what is your relationship with Master Sima's disciple, Zhang Shouzhi, Zhang Zhenren, at the Shangqing school?"
Zhang Shougui did not understand, but he answered truthfully, "It is my younger brother."
Li Longji nodded and said, "In that case, dear minister is not an outsider. Take a look at this memorial to the throne."
Zhang Shougui took the memorial. After a few glances, his countenance changed greatly. He said in shock, "Master Sima was killed?"
Li Longji gently rubbed his temples. A moment later he ordered, "Yuanzhi, later zhen will draft an imperial edict. First help zhen write it down. Master Sima was virtuous and prestigious, he was in charge of the world's Taoist seal script for several decades. Now he has passed away without any illness. His wings have soared to the heavens. He will be conferred the title of 'Mister Zheng Yi'." Then he cast a meaningful glance toward Zhang Shougui.
Zhang Shougui had been an official for several decades. He knew that Empress Wu's heavenly Buddhism was suppressing Taoism. In order to eliminate Empress Wu's influence, although Li Longji did not say it openly, he was always partial to Taoism and secretly suppressed Buddhism. Now that the Buddhist and Taoist Conference was approaching, and as the leader of Taoism, Sima Chengzhen, was killed in his own Taoist temple, no doubt the Emperor's plan was spoiled. With only one look from the Emperor, Zhang Shougui understood immediately. He changed his words and said, "Master Sima was a man outside the secular world. Since he has passed away without any illness, it is only right that he returns to the heavens. Your Majesty, please do not be sad."
Li Longji nodded and said, "You indeed understand my intentions. He then said to the servant beside him," Yuanzhi, go and send some clever people to invite Si Tiantai's Ling Tai Lang, Elder Qi, over. "
Zhang Shougui was secretly suspicious. Si Tiantai, also known as the Imperial Astronomer, was only an idle yamen that observed the celestial phenomena, calculated the solar terms, and set the calendar. Ling Tai Lang was only a seventh-grade official. Why would the Emperor summon a mere Ling Tai Lang on this matter? Moreover, his tone was extremely cautious and he even used the word "invite".
The eunuch who Li Longji had replaced with "Yuanzhi", the famous Gao Lishi, bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, you have forgotten that Elder Qi has already retired from his post half a year ago. Now the Si Tiantai's Ling Tai Lang has been replaced by someone else."
Li Longji's expression darkened. He said, "How come even he is not here? Never mind, no matter who the successor is, invite him and me over."
Gao Lishi gave his word and went to make the arrangements. Li Longji closed his eyes and held his forehead. He did not say anything. Zhang Shougui knew that the Emperor was not in a good mood. At this moment, he did not dare to make a sound, but he could not leave either. He felt as if he was sitting on pins and needles. Fortunately, after a short while, Gao Lishi returned with a young man behind him.
The young man was not wearing official robes. He was only wearing a purple robe, but it made his face look even more handsome and dignified. Entering the study, Zhang Shougui felt the atmosphere lighten. It was as if the invisible clouds above his head had dispersed somewhat.
The young man in purple cupped his hands and bowed in a neither servile nor overbearing manner. In a clear voice, he said, "Subject, Si Tiantai's Ling Tai Lang, Mu Zixuan, greets My Majesty!"
PS: This lousy book has no intention of being rewritten into a historical novel, so there is no need to delve into some historical details. I personally believe that some changes are harmless. This lousy book also has no intention of being a detective novel. So rather than focusing on who the murderer is, it is better to focus on the plot behind the murderer.
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