Chapter 174: Song Gongming, the Righteous Man
"Huh? Mom, can you do magic?"

"what?"

Before Zhao Fujin could react, the golden lock that had been torn open suddenly shattered into powder and disappeared in an instant.

At that moment, Yang Chang swallowed hard, thinking that the [Golden Chance Lock] that none of us could open was actually opened by the delicate princess. Could it be that you have an innate gold aptitude?
Zhao Fujin? Your gold attribute is written in your name?
If he wasn't busy on the road, Yang Changhao would like to use the [Eye of Insight] to see her realm. If Zhao Fujin really unlocked the Qi Refining Realm, it would be a heavy blow to him.

Does refining Qi and cultivating immortality really depend on chance?
Yang was secretly complaining when Zhao Fujin suddenly grabbed his hand and said nervously, "Yang Lang, I feel a little weird."

"What's weird?"

"I just felt numb all over"

"Ma? Now?"

“It’s gone now.”

Seeing Zhao Fujin shaking his head slightly, Yang Chang's brows furrowed into the shape of a "川" character, and he thought, when I absorb attributes or skills, my body feels warm and comfortable. Could it be that I will feel numb only after breaking through the realm?

The aftermath of thunder?

I remember that in the novels about cultivating immortals, the thunder tribulation would not come until the foundation was established. What was going on with her?
Yang Chang had no experience of breaking through the Qi Refining Realm, so he was completely unable to give Zhao Fujin any guidance. However, when he saw Yang Huang holding a jade token in each hand, an idea instantly flashed through his mind.

If she could learn the skills in the jade token, it would mean that she had truly broken through to the Qi Refining Stage.

Yang Chang picked up the remaining jade token on the table, handed it to Zhao Fujin and said seriously, "Take another look at this."

"This is."

When Zhao Fujin held the jade token, a jade stele suddenly appeared in her mind. On the stele were characters in the shapes of dragon, phoenix, seal and tadpole. The characters were shining with golden light. Although she didn't recognize them, they felt very familiar.

She subconsciously leaned in to observe, and saw the tadpole characters suddenly fall from the stele and then fly straight towards her.

Zhao Fujin shrank back in fear. In the blink of an eye, her body seemed to have absorbed a lot of things, leaving a sentence in her mind that only she could understand.

"what happened to you?"

“I think.”

Following the hint, Zhao Fujin spread out her palms and silently recited the mantra of controlling objects. A golden flying knife appeared in her palms, which looked the same as the one Yang Chang gave her.

"Mom, are you really good at magic?"

"It actually happened!"

"Princess, have you really learned the [Object Control Technique]?"

So this [Object Control Technique] doesn't necessarily mean transforming into gold bricks? In other words, it can be done at will?

Yang Chang felt at this moment just like how Song Jiang felt when he saw him yesterday, with a feeling of unwillingness.

Zhao Fujin looked at Yang Chang in surprise. Perhaps due to his lack of concentration, the illusory small flying knife suddenly disappeared.

"Yang Lang, what was that jade token just now..."

"Ahem, I have accumulated many enemies over the years, and I am often on the battlefield and cannot take care of the family. The two wives at home are very good at martial arts, but they are worried about the princess's defense, so I specially asked a strange man to learn the immortal skills, hoping that you can learn some self-defense methods."

"Immortal arts? Yang Lang is so good to me!"

Zhao Fujin was deeply moved by Yang Chang's white lie, and he immediately asked: "Where did you seek the magic? Dad has been practicing Taoism for many years and has not found any magic so far. If it is possible..."

"The art of immortals depends on chance. You may not be able to obtain it even if you try hard. It was also a coincidence that I encountered it at the beginning. I may not be able to encounter it again in the future."

"I see."

Zhao Fujin did not doubt him. He pointed at the jade token in Yang Huang's hand and asked, "What about the remaining two?"

"You try them all, don't think about leaving it to His Majesty. If you can't unlock the golden lock just now, you won't be able to learn the spell in the jade token. This depends on fate. I have tried before, but couldn't unlock it."

Yang Chang's anxious response almost exposed himself, but Zhao Fujin had lived in the deep palace for a long time and had a simple mind. She did not consider every word and just nodded in agreement after hearing it.

"That's it"

"Try it quickly."

Yang Chang snatched the jade token from his son's hand. Little Yang Huang had treated the jade token as a toy and he almost cried out loud at that moment, but in the end he just pouted.

He stood on the couch and tugged at Yang Chang's collar, jumping up and down in protest: "You are bad for bullying Huang'er!"

"Hmm? Call me daddy."

Yang Chang bent down, picked up his son, threw him into the air and caught him in his hands, letting him experience the feeling of flying up and down. Yang Huang was surprised at first and then happy, and soon forgot about his father snatching the "toy".

Yang Huang had been trapped in the palace before, and had been taken care of by Zhao Fujin and the maids. No one had ever taken him to such exciting play, and now he was thrown into such an exciting play and was laughing.

Seeing the father and son having fun, Zhao Fujin quickly raised his hand to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes.

Although I cannot get married openly, I can feel the happiness of family life. Now I think eloping would be a good idea.

Having dreamed of living with Yang Chang countless times, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion when her wish finally came true. She didn't regret leaving the capital with her lover at all.

Yang Chang took off with his son, while Zhao Fujin reached out and grabbed the jade token on the table, absorbing the magic inside by following the same pattern, and the remaining two jade tokens disappeared in an instant.

"Yang Lang, I think I have learned a new magic. Let me try it on you."

"Oh?"

Yang Chang caught Yang Huang and held him in his arms. At that time, he had no experience in holding children, so he simply held the child in place against his chest with his strength.

Seeing the father and son looking at him, Zhao Fujin made a seal with his hands in front of his chest.

Suddenly, a golden light flashed, and a golden phoenix crown appeared on her head and a golden gown and bridal robe appeared on her body. There were patterns of clouds, phoenixes, etc. on them. It was based on the dress of her mother, Liu, the imperial concubine.

"looks good?"

"Is this armor-covering technique?"

As soon as Yang Chang finished his question, the golden dress disappeared.

"Yes."

Zhao Fujin nodded in affirmation, and then muttered to himself: "This is the same as the Art of Controlling Objects. Why can't it be maintained forever?"

"hehe."

Yang Chang smiled foolishly. He didn't know how to control the magic, so he comforted her according to the common martial arts situation: "Princess, you are just a beginner, so naturally you can't maintain the magic image. You just need to practice more in the future."

"makes sense"

Zhao Fujin agreed with this.

"Mom, let Huang'er see the flying knives."

"Magic tricks take a lot of energy, so I let your mother take a break first."

Yang Chang saw Zhao Fujian sweating, and remembered that he would be weak after using the [Eye of Insight]. He was worried that the princess would hurt herself due to lack of magic power, so he stopped the application while pregnant with Yang Huang.

"Give me back that deck of cards."

"Paipai?"

Yang Chang glanced at the table and saw that the three jade tokens were gone. He immediately asked in surprise, "I remember there were two [Object Control Techniques]. How come none of them are left? Did you use them all?"

"I don't know, it seems to have been absorbed."

After listening to Zhao Fujin's explanation, Yang Changxin thought, "Two identical spell skills, could it be that you have increased your skill experience?" At least that's the case according to some game settings.

Thinking of this, Yang Chang excitedly said to Zhao Fujin: "Princess, try the object control technique again."

"Oh"

“Wow, this is a big one.”

"how come?"

Zhao Fujin looked at the 'flying knife' in his hand, which had become a short sword to be exact, and muttered to himself, "Why did it suddenly become bigger?"

"It's just right, try to make it"

Yang Chang was delighted when he saw this, thinking that the flying knife could become a flying sword, which would definitely be more cool to use than the gold bricks. But just as he was about to suggest controlling the flight, the golden sword disappeared again.

"It's gone again."

"It's okay. I probably didn't practice enough. I just need to practice more in the future. Are you tired?"

"Not that tired." "Remember to stop immediately when you feel a little tired next time, otherwise you may hurt your body."

"Oh."

Just as Zhao Fujin responded, there was a knock on the door.

dong dong dong.
Yang Chang had just ordered some food when the waiter came to deliver the food.

When Zhao Fujin was away from home, no one was serving him, so Yang Chang took the initiative to arrange the dishes and serve the chopsticks.

Yang Huang had someone to feed him in the palace, so he didn't know how to use chopsticks until he was almost two years old. Now he just uses his hands to chew the food.

"Huang'er, you just touched someone randomly, your hands are not clean"

"It doesn't matter. You can eat whatever you want when you are hungry. My son doesn't need to be particular about these things. When we get to Qinzhou in a few days, there is an Uncle Wu who fights tigers. He likes to use his hands."

Zhao Fujiang was about to start scolding, but was stopped by Yang Chang who gave him encouragement.

Yang Huang didn't quite understand, and asked with wide eyes: "Uncle Tiger Da? What is he doing with his hands?"

"He is very good at fighting big tigers"

"Fighting a tiger? Is he better, or is my father better?"

"Uncle Wu and I are both amazing."

The family of three chatted happily. Yang Huang felt drowsy soon after eating, so Zhao Fujin carried him to the couch and coaxed him to sleep.

Yang Chang moved his son to a position close to the wall, and then he and Zhao Fujin enjoyed their married life.

Since you are not in the palace now, you don't have to worry about being disturbed, so you should be able to relax.

However, Yang used all his means, just like he had thrown Yang Huang just now, taking the princess to ride the wind and waves, flying in the clouds.

In the darkness, Yang Chang saw Yang Huang licking his lips.

Brat!
Yang Chang lay down and gasped for breath, thinking that they had to separate the rooms in Qinzhou, which would greatly affect his interest and performance.

In order to avoid waking up his son, Yang Chang later hugged Zhao Fujin and just chatted with her. He briefly explained the situation in Qinzhou and his approach of treating the three girls equally.

The most important content of the conversation was to ask Zhao Fujin not to tell the truth about the magic to anyone, and only say that it was taught by the magician in the palace.

There are chirping sounds of insects outside and whispers inside the house.

It was not until the second half of the night that the sounds of insects and people stopped at the same time, and they embraced each other and had a good night's sleep.

On the fourth day of July, Yang Chang drove from Wansheng Town, stopping along the way to stay in hotels and eat and drink, enjoying the scenery and eating delicacies outside the palace along the way. Neither the mother nor the son complained of being tired, but instead felt that this kind of life was relaxing and comfortable.

It was not until the eighth day of July that the family's time was broken when they reunited with Sun An in Hanoi, Huaizhou.

Sun An knew that Yang Chang was going to steal the princess, and he kept wondering what the princess looked like and whether it was worth taking such a big risk.

When he saw Zhao Fujin getting off the carriage, he felt ashamed and lowered his head.

What is a beauty that brings disaster? What is a beauty that overturns a country?

Mrs. Yang claimed to be second, for fear that no one would dare to claim to be first.

Sun An bowed his head in deep thought after paying his respects. Suddenly Yang Huang poked his head out of the carriage, pointed at him and asked Yang Chang, "Who is he?"

"Hmm? Yang observed, this is..."

"My son, Yang Huang, the Glory of Glory."

"You have a son?"

"Yes, we have a child."

Yang Changchong and Zhao Fujin nodded, implying that the two of them had been in love for a long time.

Sun An looked around and compared them carefully, then he clasped his fists and sighed meaningfully: "This is worth it!"

"Dad, he's really tall, is he the tiger-killing uncle?"

"No, he is Uncle Sun."

"So many uncles"

Seeing Yang Huang staring at him, Sun An stroked his beard and praised Yang Chang kindly: "Young Master doesn't seem to be shy. You can tell at a glance that you are a man who will do great things. That's great."

"It doesn't matter whether we can achieve great things or not, as long as we can grow up safely. It has been a month since we left Qinzhou, and we don't know if anything big has happened. We should arrange to set off as soon as possible."

"Okay, let's see whether to continue driving the carriage or..."

After hearing Sun An's reminder, Yang Chang picked up Yang Huang, scratched his little nose, and asked, "Huang'er, how about riding a horse with Dad?"

"Yang Lang, be careful."

Zhao Fujin wanted to say that his son was still young, but he didn't want to spoil the fun when the words were on the tip of his tongue. Besides, with Yang Chang's extraordinary abilities, he should not be able to hurt Yang Huang.

After a while, the lieutenant brought the Jade Lion of Zhaoye to him, and Yang Huang stared at it without blinking.

Yang Changxin asked, "You like it even at such a young age?" He immediately grabbed his son with one hand, grabbed the saddle and jumped, landing steadily on the broad horse's back.

"Dad, will you take me for a trip?"

"Okay."

"drive!"

The Zhaoye Jade Lion was as fast as the wind. Yang Huang leaned in Yang Chang's arms and danced with joy. It was obvious that the child was very happy.

Yang Chang rode his horse around twice before sending his son back to Zhao Fujin, and then he and Sun An rode side by side in the carriage.

The carriage moved slowly forward. Yang Huang lifted a corner of the side curtain to peek at the divine horse, and was discovered by Sun An who was looking over.

He nodded and smiled at Yang Huang, then turned around and reminded Yang Chang in a low voice: "Observe, the emperor should know that the young master is yours? I am worried that as soon as the princess disappears, he will send people to Qinzhou to arrest her."

"No, I have asked Princess Di to leave a letter saying that she was taken away by the immortal."

After listening to Yang Chang's introduction, Sun An asked in astonishment: "Is it so mysterious? I heard that the emperor is also obsessed with Taoism. I'm afraid he is not that easy to deceive."

"He will believe it. If I really can't hide it, I can retire."

Thinking that Zhao Fujin has unlocked the Qi Refining Realm, Yang Chang is full of confidence in his cultivation. However, he feels that he does not have enough opportunities, so he has to find a chance to meet Master Luo, thinking that he should be able to help me unlock it.

Yang Chang didn't know when Gongsun Sheng would return to the mountain, but Qiao Daoqing would also become Luo Zhenren's disciple later, and Sun An and Qiao Daoqing were from the same hometown and old friends, so could he ask him for a favor?
Thinking of this, Yang Chang said solemnly: "A few days ago outside Tokyo, Mr. Qiao told you that he was tired of fighting and had the idea of ​​retiring to study Taoism. When will he go to Erxian Mountain to become a disciple? I have admired Master Luo for a long time and I wish I could meet him. Can you send someone to Tokyo to look for him? I hope that Mr. Qiao can become Master Luo's disciple and introduce him to Master Luo on my behalf."

"How difficult is that? But there's no need to send anyone to Tokyo."

"Why?"

"Brother Qiao has to go back to Qinzhou to visit his mother before he goes to Erxian Mountain. I will talk to him about it then. However, Erxian Mountain is far away in Jizhou, and it will take a long time to go back and forth. Is it okay to stay away from Qinzhou for a long time?"

"Don't worry, I have my own plans."

Zhao Fujin can learn gold-related magic, and he will most likely also be able to learn the art of divine movement. If Qiao Daoqing and Ma Ling retire, they will definitely advance and retreat together and return to Qinzhou together.

Yang Chang planned to swallow his pride and beg Zhao Fujin to learn how to travel a thousand miles a day. Wouldn't it be like taking a bullet train to return to Erxian Mountain?
Seeing that Yang Chang's words were convincing, Sun An suggested that the caravan could speed up. As long as Qiao Daoqing and Ma Ling asked for their resignation from Song Jiang, with their magical powers, it would only take a day or two to reach Qinzhou.

There was nothing happening on the way back to Qinzhou, so I will tell you about it. Then I will tell you that Song Jiang is going back to Tokyo to receive his reward.

He and Lu Junyi entered the city on the first day of July, but were kept in the city by Su Yuanjing and did not return.

That evening, Song Jiang sent Dai Zong to the camp to deliver a message, requiring all Liangshan leaders, except the wounded, to wait at Donghua Gate the next morning and then go to the palace together to pay homage to the emperor.

Qiao Daoqing and Ma Ling intended to retire and did not want to be rewarded, so they used the excuse of staying behind to take care of the wounded and did not enter the city.

Dozens of Liangshan leaders followed Song Jiang and Lu Junyi into the palace, all thinking they would get a good reward, and everyone guessed what official position they would be given.

County lieutenant? County magistrate? Commander? Metropolitan supervisor?
On that day, Zhao Ji ordered the provincial government and other officials to discuss the conferring of titles. Since the number of people to be awarded was too large, Prime Minister Wang Fu found Tong Guan to discuss the matter.

Tong Guan thought of the humiliation at Liangshan and Cai Jing's resentment about being plotted against, and strongly suggested that the rewards should not be too high, otherwise the soldiers in the Northern Expedition would complain.

Finally, the two men discussed and decided to make Song Jiang the military officer of Baoyi (ninth-rank military rank) and the military officer of Yihui (seventh-rank military officer), and Lu Junyi the military officer of Chengjie (ninth-rank military rank) and the military officer of Yihui (seventh-rank military officer).
Wu Yong and other Tiangang leaders were promoted to generals; Zhu Wu and other Disha leaders were promoted to deputy generals. (There are eight ranks of military officers: general commander, commander, commander, general, deputy general, reserve general, departmental general, and team general)
This kind of reward greatly disappointed the people of Liangshan, and the imperial banquet given that day no longer seemed appealing.

As soon as everyone walked out of the hall, Song Jiang came to Su Yuanjing in small steps and asked in a low voice: "En Xiang, why was I conferred the title today? The Liangshan generals fought bloody battles, why is there only this result? Didn't you say before..."

“Oh, it’s hard for me too.”

(End of this chapter)