The old monk in black was named Yang Taisui. He was born in Dongyue's top aristocratic family, Yang Taisui. He was studious since he was a child and read hundreds of books. When he was thirteen, he shaved his head and became a monk. He read the classics of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, and was especially good at Yin Yang Divination. Although he was a monk, he learned Taoism and military theory from the Taoist of Qingxu Temple. When he was twenty-four, he traveled to Mount Longhu and was reprimanded by the Great Zhenren Qi Xuan. Yang Taisui was not angry but happy. Later, he was recommended to serve the Crown Prince in the capital.
When the world was settled, the old monk who liked to wear black declined the title of Imperial Advisor and studied Buddhism in Yongfu Temple. He had already cut ties with his family and had no connection with the nobles. Under the Western Wall, he tried to persuade Xu Xiao not to kill Fang Xiaoli, but it was to no avail. Rumor had it that he cut ties with Xu Xiao. In the past ten years, he lamented the chaos of Zen Buddhism and its unclear purpose. He created a perfect theory and wrote the "Eight Original Meanings" and "Vanquish Vanquish and Save Lue Sutra", but he did not participate in any Buddhist debate. He called himself "Old Monk Zheng". He had helped the country build, but he was willing to be lonely and only served as a study assistant for the Crown Prince's grandson. Three years ago, he resigned as the Yongfu Temple's Master Recorder and traveled alone. Today, he appeared in Tai 'an City only to escort the King of Beiliang into the capital. However, after Butcher Xu Xiao saw the old monk in black, he insisted on walking into the city. Xu Xiao walked side by side with him towards the palace gate.
Xu Xiao, who was dressed like a rich man, put his hands in his sleeves and strolled leisurely on the main road of the capital. He laughed and said, "Yang Taisui, I heard you took in a disciple who went to Shangyin Academy? Let me say this first. Playing around is one thing, but if something big really happens, you and I will not interfere. Also, the Red Armor General was ordered by your disciple, right? There will be no next time. I'm very curious. The Red Armor General was already skinned by your Bodhisattva disciple Han Diaosi. How come there are five more Red Armor General now? You old bald donkey, what kind of sinister plan are you planning? What? Are you still throwing a tantrum with me? You're just as petty as a woman. Isn't it just because I didn't promise you not to kill those six hundred scholars back then? We've exchanged our lives for decades. Do you think you can just throw it away like that? "
The black-robed monk said in an old-fashioned manner, "It's none of my business."
Xu Xiao squinted his eyes and looked at the capital that he had not seen for many years. He curled his lips and said, "Tell me something. Is that kid the illegitimate child of that person? Otherwise, how could he have obtained the red armor from Han Diaosi, and how could he have made Han Diaosi, this human cat, become a submissive slave? "
The old monk frowned. He was already a ferocious god to begin with, but now he looked even more ferocious. He was awe-inspiring even without being angry. He walked through the crowded streets, but with the old monk leading the way, no one could get close to him and Xu Xiao. They were like fish in water.
Xu Xiao smiled and said, "Since Bald Donkey doesn't deny it, I'll take that as an answer."
The black-robed old monk still did not explain or refute. His state of mind was as calm as an ancient well. Xu Xiao joked, "Yang Taisui, oh Yang Taisui, sometimes I admire you. Being in the king's company is like being in the tiger's company. As long as you live for another twenty or thirty years, you'll have the hope of assisting the dragon for three more dynasties. Everyone will be happy to treat you like a Bodhisattva. Look at Mount Longhu, in order to consolidate the position of the Imperial Advisor, they will do anything. There's an old guy who gave up two years of his lifespan and even went against the heavens to change his fate. You, on the other hand, don't do anything. Bald Donkey, when are you going to meet my eldest son, Fengnian? He's different from me, he's a Buddhist. Maybe you'll get along. "
The old monk shook his head and reminded him softly, "We're here."
At the end of the road, they could see the gate of the South Imperial City.
According to the law, there was an early morning court session every ten days. However, the morning court session had already begun and Xu Xiao had arrived a little late. There were only carriages and servants outside the door. He did not see any dignitaries of the imperial court.
This was the first gate of the imperial city. There were three watchtowers with huge eaves and ridges. On the left and right of the gate, there was a pair of white jade lion and dismount steles. On the gate, there was a couplet written by the founding scholar, "The sun and moon are bright, the mountains and rivers are majestic." There were a hundred and ten corridors on the left and right of the gate. They were known as the Thousand-Step Corridors, connected to the eaves and ridges. They surrounded and protected the Baohe Palace, which was also known as the Golden Imperial Hall.
The black-robed old monk, Yang Taisui, sighed and said, "You're going to attend court dressed like this?"
Xu Xiao smiled and said, "I'm going to change in the carriage. I didn't have the chance to wear it in Beiliang. I've been living like a prince these years and I've gained a lot of weight. I don't know if it fits. If I can't wear it, it'll be troublesome."
The old monk had a rare expression of helplessness on his face.
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