The Monkey King

In the hall, everyone entered early and lined up on both sides according to the male and female guests and their respective identities under the guidance of the demon soldiers.

"The king has arrived——!"

As the little demon shouted, all the demons knelt down one after another.

"Long live my king!"

Those who were not from Huaguoshan were stunned.

Ling Yunzi looked around and bowed his hands.

Ao Tingxin bowed and bowed, Ao Cunxin frowned and had no choice but to follow.

Master Yuding glanced at him and stood still.

Even the wind chimes are a little uncomfortable.

Although her relationship with Monkey was closer than everyone present, she had never knelt before Monkey.

When Yang Chan walked out of the side door of the main hall accompanied by Yang Chan, the monkey was also startled. He frowned and glanced at Yang Chan lightly, but didn't say anything.

When he stood next to the throne, Monkey looked at the people at the foot of the steps, and suddenly felt a sense of superiority, and seemed to be separated from everyone.

Although everyone also performed this kind of salute when we were at Nantianmen, it was on the battlefield and in front of the army. Is it really good to have a "family dinner" like this?

"Let everyone take a seat." Yang Chan coughed dryly and reminded in a low voice.

"Everyone, please take your seats." Monkey said quickly and calmly.

With that said, he also sat down on the throne. Yang Chan, who was wearing a long white dress and looked extremely beautiful, was sitting next to him.

As everyone took their seats, the banquet began. As the prime minister of Huaguoshan, Lu Liuguai gave an opening speech, and then all the generals also gave toasts.

In the process of toasting and celebrating, Yang Chan kept whispering in the monkey's ear about all the people present.

"Liuguai is the earliest 'sir' in Huaguo Mountain. Now he is half a disciple in a high position, and he is also the banner of civil servants. But he is a bit serious about focusing on civility over military affairs. Last time, he was involved in the construction of a new barracks. There were conflicts. In the end, although the mediation was successful, there were still some grudges. Fortunately, he was not selfish. There were no problems. However, having frequent contact with him may cause the sergeant to be dissatisfied. "

"Short mouth tends to be moderate. The army has been under his control in recent years, but he has made few achievements in tactical innovation. About twelve years ago in Nanzhan Buzhou, he suffered a defeat with the Tianhe navy because he fought with more and less. He was criticized for it. . Most of the young men in the army were dissatisfied with him."

"The Nine-headed Insect is still the number one warrior in our army, with outstanding military exploits. It has a high prestige in the army, especially among the grassroots officers. Unfortunately, it acts recklessly and has a weird style, which often angers the demon generals and even the chiefs of various departments. I still have There are more than a dozen papers to impeach him. Don’t be too close to him, otherwise it will easily make other people unhappy.”

"Dajiao is really lackluster, but he is a veteran, and Lingxi is your adopted daughter. In addition, he has a conservative personality and doesn't like to stand out, so he is highly respected and doesn't make many enemies. You don't need to worry about walking around with him."

"Yisu...Yisu is okay. He has been by my side for these years and has been my right-hand man. Although he has practiced the Way of Enlightenment, he doesn't seem to have any talent, especially because his mind is not calm. Fifty years ago, I I arranged for her to join the army and serve as the commander-in-chief. It has been fifty years now. She has not made many achievements in battle, but her actions are still highly praised. She has not lost face to me. Of course. She is a female after all, and her subordinates are somewhat unconvinced."

"Heizi's gangster spirit is still so strong. He calls himself brothers all day long with a group of subordinates, and he is very protective of his shortcomings. Last time, his subordinates offended the people under the Peng Demon King, but they still wanted to protect him even though it was his own fault. The five demon kings jointly impeached him. Later, I scolded his subordinates before forcing him to suppress it. You'd better not talk too much to Heizi, I've had enough of his subordinates."

"Lingxi is very low-key. She is quite talented in the way of enlightenment. She doesn't like weapons or conflicts with others. She is very popular among civil servants... Of course, this is because you didn't know when you would come back. Liuguai took her It doesn’t matter that she is my successor by default. At the beginning, the Five Demon Kings and I had some conflicts, so they also supported her. Later, the five guys gave in, and they gradually became alienated."

"The Ten Thousand Saint Dragon King has a high prestige in the entire Huaguo Mountain. He is also very dedicated, thoughtful in everything he thinks and does, and can take into account the relationships between all parties. However, he is still too close to the Bull Demon King..."

"Princess Wan Sheng is nothing. She is originally from the Dragon Clan. Decades ago, the Jade Emperor began to withhold rainwater from Huaguo Mountain, so I simply let her take charge of agricultural affairs. She did a good job and was quite popular. . This family is quite influential in Huaguo Mountain. Find a day to entertain them alone and declare your kindness to the subjects. But it is best to mainly entertain the All Saint Dragon King and the Nine-Headed Insect couple by the way. Otherwise, the problem with the Nine-Headed Insect..."

…

The monkey's brows furrowed even more tightly.

"Is this necessary?" he asked in a low voice.

"I've said it before, there is nothing trivial in Huaguo Mountain. The entire Huaguo Mountain is watching your every move. Don't say it's you, I have been like this before. If you invite more people or say more words, it will lead to Countless interpretations. Huaguo Mountain is no longer the original Huaguo Mountain..."

The monkey was silent.

Amidst the sound of drums, the graceful succubus went up to the temple to perform songs and dances.

In the midst of the celebration, the monkey held up a cup and said some words of advice or encouragement one by one. Even the content of these words, what should and should not be said, Yang Chan had already asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare it carefully.

Is this the emperor?

The monkey suddenly felt that his throne was hotter than the Jade Emperor's dragon chair.

I originally thought that they would get drunk at this family dinner like countless previous banquets, but it turned out not to be the case.

After three rounds of drinking, just when the monkey thought the climax of the banquet was about to come, Yang Chan announced his exit. The reason was that there was a celebration in the evening and most of the people present had to attend.

On the way back to his residence, a group of accompanying little demons followed him closely, but the monkey felt as if he was missing.

Both sides of the aisle were planted with various flowers and plants. A breeze blew by, and pieces of peach blossoms fell, like a shower of flowers.

After sending everyone away, he and Yang Chan walked on the footpath in the courtyard.

Clouds were flying in the sky, and the suspended barracks and military ports were suspended quietly like lotus leaves floating in the pond. From time to time, warships could be seen leaving and entering the port.

In the distance, the monsters are decorating with lights and colors in preparation for tonight's celebration.

"Tonight's celebration is mainly to welcome you back, and to reward you for your merits in this battle. It is different from the family banquet. There will be many people you don't know. I will introduce you one by one... To these newcomers, we must Mainly encourage, supplement by beating, and remember not to get too close to the old ministers during the celebration. Although you will definitely be able to control them when you come back, you are afraid that it will be difficult to control them, in case they have any complaints in their hearts. If we don’t work hard, it won’t be easy.”

"Half of Heavenly Court's defeat this time is due to party strife. If they feel that you treat them very differently from those old people, then soon the newcomers will join forces to fight against the old people... After all, everyone wants to make a future, and they are not strong enough. Forget it, if there are other reasons, who would be happy?"

"So the most important task tonight is to make the newcomers feel that the Monkey King does not treat them differently. There will be a family dinner for the elderly at noon. It's just to reminisce about old times."

"Then there is the title. Next, your title should be changed. You can no longer be called the Monkey King. The Bull Demon King, the Peng Demon King... they are also 'kings'. If you are still just the Monkey King, then you are a bit different from him. It doesn’t mean much. The King of Demon Kings must have a more resounding name. The issue of title cannot be underestimated, it represents this title...but this can be discussed in the long term."

Yang Chan recounted various political details over and over again. Including various situations inside Huaguo Mountain.

The monkey was silent, his scalp numb as he listened.

He suddenly realized that the entire Huaguo Mountain was no longer recognized, and everything was not as beautiful as it seemed.

After a short rest, two hours later, with the sound of drums and drums, another banquet began.

Different from the family banquet, this banquet was directly held in the main hall of Qitian Palace - the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons.

Sitting on a high throne. Through the open temple door. The monkey can see the clouds in the sky at a glance, as if the world is under his feet. There is a feeling of being majestic and overlooking all living beings.

In the main hall, which is as spacious as a school ground, there are eight huge black pillars with six people hugging each other. They are all decorated with finely carved war totems of the demon race, solemn and solemn.

Under the huge pillar, low tables were densely arranged, and the civil and military demons bowed and kowtowed to the monkeys below and took their seats one by one.

The civil servants read out the military merit awards in the hall, which also included rewards given to the civil servants in the monkey's private name to thank them for their hard work and dedication to their posts over the past hundred years.

As they came forward one by one to toast to thank each other and receive the reward, Yang Chan introduced them one by one, and Monkey said a few words that he knew by heart.

His smile gradually became stiff.

"Can you stop doing this? I'm so tired." Monkey asked in a low voice.

"No, you are the emperor." Yang Chan replied decisively.

The monkey was silent again.

All the rewards were over and the banquet started on time.

During the banquet, a maid accidentally spilled wine on an important minister, who was so shocked that she quickly knelt down and kowtowed.

The ministers who were laughing and chatting suddenly became silent.

Soon, two court captains came forward, picked up the maid who was still begging for mercy, and left.

Monkey looked at the struggling figure, wondering what kind of punishment she would receive, but judging from her expression, it was probably not light.

The atmosphere of the banquet became lively again, as if nothing had ever happened.

Monkey, who had nothing to say anymore, turned to look at Yang Chan, only to see that she still had a faint smile on her face. That smile seemed to be tailor-made, with no flaws or joy or anger.

After a long time, the monkey sighed lightly, stood up and left through the side door without saying hello to Yang Chan.

After a while, seeing that the Monkey King had not returned to his throne, the ministers began to whisper. Yang Chan quickly sent people to look for him.

After a while, a little demon crept up to Yang Chan's ear and whispered: "Our Lady of Enlightenment, the king is in the attic."

"In the attic? Tell him to come back quickly. The banquet is still open, why did he leave?" Yang Chan said angrily.

"The younger one has already said it, but...the king said he wants to stay quietly for a while."

Yang Chan frowned: "Take me there."

"promise."

Under the leadership of Xiaoyao, Yang Chan also hurriedly left the table through the side door. The hall seemed to burst into flames, and there was a lot of discussion.

Amid the commotion, Feng Chime sat blankly in his seat, blinking and watching.

…

Holding the hem of her skirt, Yang Chan walked up to the attic step by step and saw Monkey leaning on the railing alone, looking at the night view of Huaguo Mountain.

From a distance, Yang Chan took a deep breath to calm down her anxious mood, walked over and chuckled softly: "What's the matter?"

"It's very beautiful. It's really beautiful." Nibbling a peach, the monkey pointed at the brightly lit Huaguo Mountain and said, "It's much more beautiful than what I saw in heaven."

There was a moment of silence. The monkey continued: "But I'm wondering, is this what I want?"

"what do you want?"

The monkey chirped and swallowed the peach in his mouth, frowned and said in a daze: "A long time ago, Huaguo Mountain was still very dilapidated, and the troops couldn't even get enough armor. Many soldiers were even Going into battle naked, we relied on such a patchwork of troops to withstand the heavenly army and gain a chance to survive. Although many, many people died, we managed to survive in the end."

"Why?" He pursed his lips and laughed, then continued: "Because there are too many rules and infighting in heaven, so we have a chance. At that time, I was thinking, don't my Huaguoshan become the same in the end? It has become like that. But today it seems that it has become like that.”

Yang Chan was stunned for a moment.

"You...are blaming me for not doing a good job?"

"What are you talking about?" Monkey took a deep breath, blinked, threw away the uneaten peach in his hand, twitched his mouth slightly and said with a smile: "You did so well. Why should I blame you? ?Right?"

"You just blame me." Yang Chan glared.

The monkey licked his lips, lowered his head and thought for a while, scratched his head, and said softly: "I'm just... I'm just not used to it. In the past, at a banquet, everyone would hug each other and laugh, regardless of top or bottom. The Horned Snake said a few words We had to make fun of him before his maid threw wine in his face for saying something unpleasant, and we would never blame the maid. I don't understand, how...how did it end up like this."

Frowning tightly. The monkey watched Yang Chan quietly.

Yang Chan also watched him quietly.

Under the moonlight. In the cool breeze, the two of them were speechless.

quite a while. Monkey lowered his head and said: "I'm sorry, just pretend I didn't say it. It's not good to be away for too long. Let's get back to the table quickly."

After saying that, he walked away and passed Yang Chan.

"stop!"

The monkey stopped quickly and turned his back to Yang Chan.

"Do you think I did this on purpose?" Yang Chan asked in a daze.

The monkey didn't answer.

Taking a deep breath, Yang Chan held on to the fence and whispered: "I...I am a human being, and this is Huaguo Mountain. How many of them do you think really admire me?"

The monkey lowered his head slightly.

Pursing her lips, Yang Chan said softly: "You are the Demon King. You can calm down the situation with just one word. What about me? I am just a human who is incompatible with them. I don't rely on rules or power. How can I control them? Can they do it on their own? Do you know what kind of virtue these monsters are?"

The monkey still didn't speak, but raised his head slightly.

The mist exhaled slowly dispersed in the air.

Yang Chan's hand protecting her chest tightened slightly. She said blankly: "When you were away, I often had nightmares. I dreamed that you came back, saw the scorched earth in Huaguo Mountain, and cried loudly..."

"I dreamed that the Jade Emperor captured you and no one came to save you..."

"I just want to let you see a powerful Huaguo Mountain no matter what when you come back..."

"If something happens to you in heaven, I still have bargaining chips with the Jade Emperor... and I can find a way to rescue you."

A breeze blew by, lifting the monkey's cloak and bypassing Yang Chan's long skirt.

Yang Chan blinked her bright eyes, her eyes gradually became more crystal clear, and her tone gradually became choked.

She lowered her head and said: "I was in charge of logistics at Guanjiangkou and was good at it, but I have never been a leader. I actually don't understand, I don't understand anything... I'm so afraid that I'll mess everything up. If something happens to the underworld, I don't dare. I’m telling you, I’m afraid you’ll rebel directly. I don’t dare to tell them, for fear they’ll have worries. When the time comes, Huaguoshan will be disbanded..."

The monkey turned back slowly.

"The five demon kings are strong, Short Mouth is weak, and Liuguai is pedantic. I am worried that the newcomers will usurp power, and I have to use them..."

"I'm afraid that one day they will forget that you are still in the sky and you will still be trapped in the enemy's lines. I can only keep thinking of ways to improve your status."

"When I open my eyes every day, there are countless pairs of eyes staring at me. I am a human being, and they are all monsters. They plot against me together, without using power or the most stringent laws. Tell me, what should I do?"

"I'm just an enlightened cultivator in the God Refining Realm. There were many people in the palace who could take my life just now, do you understand?"

For a moment, the monkey was speechless and could only stand blankly.

Yang Chan covered her chest and lowered her head. In the moonlight, her long hair covered her face, and her tears fell one drop at a time.

These are tears that have been held back for a hundred years.

The monkey could only stare blankly.

The woman in front of her used her strength to support the entire Huaguo Mountain and created a miracle, just to wait for his return.

"They are all guessing that you may not come back. I am also worried that you will not come back... Before the war started, I ordered preparations for the celebration. They thought I was full of confidence... In fact, I was just afraid that I would not have the chance to give this order... I'm really scared...I'm afraid you'll be like my mother...and never come back."

The tears have burst.

Under the moonlight, the body was trembling slightly. He reached out to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes, but the monkey grabbed his wrist.

Yang Chan raised her head and stared blankly at the monkey.

"I'm sorry." Monkey stared at her face quietly, smiled faintly, reached out to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said softly: "Now that I'm back, leave everything to me in the future. Big things. I'm supporting you."

Yang Chan blinked her eyes and stood blankly, quietly.

A crisp sound came from the distance, and the exploding fireworks lit up the entire sky, and also illuminated the figures of the two people.

Soon, the entire sky was occupied by colorful fireworks. The monsters in the city on the ground cheered.

"Are these fireworks for the celebration?"

"Yes." Yang Chan nodded silently, staring blankly at the fireworks: "I picked my favorite type, thinking that if one day I can watch it with you..."

In the bright firelight, the monkey saw the fleeting smile on the corner of Yang Chan's mouth.

After a long time, Yang Chan sighed in a low voice: "It's time for us to go back."

After saying that, he was about to turn around, but was pulled back by the monkey.

"If you like it, just watch it for a while." He said calmly.

"If you leave the table for too long, someone will have an opinion. Then maybe..."

The monkey looked at Yang Chan and said solemnly: "Didn't you tell me that everything from now on will be left to me? What's wrong with the Monkey King watching the fireworks? Who has any idea about going to Nantianmen alone to charge the battle array tomorrow?"

Hearing this sentence, Yang Chan burst into laughter and glared: "No seriously, what if they really rebel?"

"It depends on who has the bigger fist." He took Yang Chan's hand and put it back on the fence. Monkey raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Come on, let's watch the fireworks. Damn it, they said they were celebrating my return and we all didn't even think about it. How can I feel comfortable? Don’t worry about anything tonight, they can do whatever they want."

Yang Chan smiled, but burst into tears.

"Why are you crying again?"

"I'm just...just happy."

The monkey was so anxious that he was in a hurry.

A gentle breeze blew.

Raise your cape and wrap your long skirt. (To be continued ~^~)

PS: I finally got it done. It took me a long time to write the last paragraph...another super big chapter. I despise jumping. So what, subscribe and reward monthly recommended tickets! All kinds of requests!