Chapter 46 Royal Gift
Chu Zhiyuan showed a longing expression.
With Concubine Rou's intelligence, she should have known to pass the news to the emperor, but she didn't know how the emperor would respond.
It would be great if the Dragon Ball could really be given.
Chu Yi asked curiously: "Brother, what do you want the dragon beads for? Is it fun?"
"It is helpful for cultivation."
"Oh." Chu Yi was not interested for a moment, but then said excitedly: "Miss Su Yue from the Flying Flower Sword Sect is here today. This girl Su Yue is so awesome!"
"How awesome?"
"She is very good at growing flowers and plants, even better than me. She's amazing!"
"Her martial arts skills are also better than yours."
“Brother——!”
"In my spare time of gardening and gardening, I practice martial arts more. Now it's not as good as before." Chu Zhiyuan said: "There are still dangers outside the house."
"It's not like there are no guards."
"You can't put your life in the hands of others," Chu Zhiyuan said: "Start practicing today."
"I still need to learn etiquette."
"I heard from the two aunts that your etiquette is good enough," Chu Zhiyuan said, "I'll start practicing martial arts in the afternoon."
"..." Chu Yi resisted.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Otherwise, don't expect me to collect those exotic flowers and herbs in the future."
"Okay, okay." Chu Yi quickly compromised.
Bai Ningshuang and Chu Minghou looked at each other with smiles and did not interrupt.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "By the way, mother, I'm attending my fourth uncle's birthday party."
"Have you figured it out?" Bai Ningshuang suddenly smiled and said: "That's right!"
"When I went to Mingwu Palace this morning, Third Brother formally invited me. I really had no choice but to refuse, so I had to agree." Chu Zhiyuan said.
He went to the Mingwu Hall early today. When the rising sun turned from red to gold and the light was shining brightly, he was about to leave to go to the Rites Yamen to pay homage.
At this time, Chu Zhiyao caught up and extended an invitation to attend his father's birthday party.
Seeing his hesitation, Chu Zhiyao said that he had also invited Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhiting, Chu Zhichuan and the others, and Mingwu Hall would be there.
When the time comes, everyone gathers together at a few tables and has a good time, and there are no outsiders.
Chu Zhiyuan could only agree.
Not agreeing under such circumstances would not give face to Chu Zhiyao nor to Prince Xuan. One still has to talk about worldliness.
Bai Ningshuang put down the bowl and chopsticks and said excitedly: "No, I have to look through your clothes and dress up to look energetic."
King Xuan's birthday banquet will not only include the royal family, but also the princes, uncles and marquis of the Duke's Mansion and the Marquis' Mansion, as well as their family members.
The occasion was as much a gathering for the powerful as it was for the young.
If they see eye to eye and have similar family backgrounds, they can propose marriage.
"Mom, there's no need," Chu Zhiyuan said.
"You don't understand this, it's very necessary." Bai Ningshuang stood up and left, her steps hurried and brisk.
Chu Minghou smiled and said: "Your mother has been muttering that you don't want to go. It's better this time, and I finally feel relieved."
Chu Yi came over with a smile: "With big brother here, I feel relieved."
She really doesn't want to go to crowded places and is not used to it. She feels nervous and stressed just thinking about it.
Now when he heard that Chu Zhiyuan was going, he immediately relaxed.
With Chu Zhiyuan by her side, she felt confident and less nervous. At least she didn't have to talk to other people and could just talk to Chu Zhiyuan.
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Don't forget to practice."
"I know, I know." Chu Yi waved her hand: "Brother, you are so verbose!"
"I'll say a few more words, and I'll teach you martial arts first. Let's go." Chu Zhiyuan stood up.
Chu Yi sighed and followed Chu Zhiyuan away dejectedly.
……
In the afternoon, Chu Zhiyuan first went to the Rites Yamen. When he saw Gao Lingfeng waiting outside his house, he waved him in to talk.
"Sir, the Grand Master's Office has taken action," Gao Lingfeng sighed with a heavy face: "It is said that the thief has been caught and the things have been recovered."
"What happens after you find it?"
"The imperial court took it back, saying that it was originally lost by the imperial court, but was later acquired by the ancestors of the Houtu Sect, and now it has returned to its original owner."
Chu Zhiyuan couldn't help but smile.
Gao Lingfeng sneered and said disdainfully: "Don't the Houtu Sect insist on returning things to their original owners? Now, it's okay. Returning things to the imperial court is the real original owner. If they are restored to the imperial court, then no one can think about it."
Chu Zhiyuan put his palms together and smiled: "Wonderful!"
The imperial court is indeed a powerful imperial court.
This move retaliated with the other's move, leaving the Houtujiao speechless.
But what about the Flying Flower Sword Sect?
Gao Lingfeng said: "The Feihua Sword Sect must also be very reluctant. I wonder if there will be trouble."
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "The imperial court must have thought about it and there should be a way."
After all, the imperial court would not go too far towards the Feihua Sword Sect because it wanted to give the Grand Master face, and would definitely compensate and appease the Feihua Sword Sect.
While the two were talking, a small official outside reported that an envoy from the imperial court came to see Mr. Yuan Wai Lang.
Chu Zhiyuan stood up and left the room with Gao Lingfeng.
In the open space outside the house, a middle-aged eunuch in red robe was standing with a white jade whisk in his hand, standing still and standing still.
This red-robed eunuch has a slim figure, a gentle temperament, and a fair and translucent face. He is clearly a master. Two young eunuchs in green clothes stood behind him, each holding a square sandalwood plate covered with golden silk and satin, showing luxury.
Seeing Chu Zhiyuan come out, the middle-aged eunuch in red robe cupped his fists and bowed: "Slave Huang Cheng has met Prince Yuan."
Chu Zhiyuan cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Envoy Huang, I wonder what the emperor has sent you?"
"The Holy One has ordered this slave to accompany Prince Yuan to the Feihua Sword Sect to convey the decree."
"Oh——? What's the purpose?"
"The Holy One gave the Feihua Sword Sect two treasures, one is the Glass Dragon Pearl and the other is the Evil-Breaking Sword."
"That should open your eyes." Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Okay, Ambassador Huang?"
The emperor's operation is really interesting.
"Prince Yuan wants to see it, just go ahead and see it." The red-robed eunuch said with a smile.
Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Zou Fang.
Zou Fang came to the two young eunuchs in green clothes and picked up the golden silk satin on the tray with a white jade whisk.
Under the golden satin is a small red sandalwood box and a long sword full of ancient charm, which gives a heavy sense of vicissitudes of life.
Both the small red sandalwood box and the ancient sword are stamped with a gold seal, and the seal reads "Emperor", indicating that they were made by royal craftsmen under the emperor's orders.
Chu Zhiyuan sighed.
Zou Fang stepped forward and gently opened the small red sandalwood box, revealing a dark green ball lying quietly inside.
It is the size of an egg, as if carved from ink jade, and is as crystal clear and warm as spring water flowing inside.
Chu Zhiyuan suddenly felt that the Dragon Transformation Technique was running wildly, as if he was going crazy.
He pretended to be nonchalant and waved his hand in disinterest.
Zou Fang closed it and took out the long sword from its sheath.
"Qiang..."
In the sound of a dragon's roar, the long sword was unsheathed, and the sword body exuded a cold light, and the cold air spread quickly.
Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "Good sword."
In terms of momentum, it is better than the Qingying sword on his waist.
This sword may be sharper and more powerful, but at first glance, you can tell that the sword is very heavy and not as suitable for me as the Qingying Sword.
He looked at Huang Cheng: "Envoy Huang, let's go, don't delay the imperial grandfather's order."
"Yes," Huang Cheng said with a smile: "Prince Yuan, please——!"
Gao Lingfeng looked at this scene with some surprise.
I feel that Huang Cheng's attitude is a bit too flattering.
Since Huang Cheng can come out to deliver orders, he is not an ordinary eunuch. He must have the trust of the emperor and be extremely powerful.
Such a great eunuch had such an attitude towards the prince of Prince Qing's Mansion, which was indeed a bit too flattering.
Could this be the way Huang Cheng became the great eunuch?
He secretly lamented that he didn't have such a soft figure and couldn't be so flattering.
Don't be shameless, this is considered a skill.
Chu Zhiyuan was noncommittal about Huang Cheng's attitude. He was neither flattered nor too arrogant, but just treated it as normal.
These forbidden eunuchs are like willow branches, moving with the wind. Wherever the emperor's wind blows, they lean to which side, they have no will of their own.
The two walked out together, Huang Cheng deliberately staying half a step behind.
They left the Rites Yamen and a large group of people walked forward.
In addition to Chu Zhiyuan's guards, there are also the imperial guards in the palace. There are more than fifty people on both sides together, and their momentum is extraordinary.
——
When they arrived at the house where the Feihua Sword Sect was located, they had already received news inside.
Lu Wan brought another elder Yang Jifan and some disciples of the Feihua Sword Sect out to greet the imperial edict.
The disciples' eyes shone brightly, staring closely at Huang Cheng in red robe.
Huang Cheng didn't even look at them, he just stared at Chu Zhiyuan, half a step behind Chu Zhiyuan, showing Chu Zhiyuan's noble status.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and clasped his fists: "Elder Lu, I would like to congratulate you. The envoy Huang in the palace has brought the treasure given by the Holy Emperor."
Lu Wan looked solemn and slowly clasped her fists: "Thank you, Your Majesty, and thank you, Lord Ambassador."
Huang Cheng clasped his fists with a smile, saluted in the direction of the palace, and then said with a solemn face: "The Holy Sage said that he has been paying attention to the Feihua Sword Sect. I hope that the disciples of the Gui Sect will work hard and not get lost. They will make contributions to the imperial court and live up to this great fortune." , Live up to His Majesty’s expectations!”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Wan clasped her fists solemnly: "Everyone in our department is deeply grateful and will do our best to live up to His Majesty's kindness!"
Huang Cheng's serious face showed a smile: "I will bring Elder Lu's words to the Emperor."
Chu Zhiyuan said: "Elder Lu, please accept these two treasures."
He stepped forward and uncovered the golden satin, revealing the small red sandalwood box and the ancient sword, and pointed at the two of them.
Two young eunuchs in green clothes each came forward and presented the trays.
Lu Wan and Yang Jifan took over the square plate respectively.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said: "Open it and take a look."
Lu Wan asked Li Suyue and Xu Wanshan to take the trays, then opened the small red sandalwood box and pulled out the long sword.
Xu Wanshan's eyes were immediately attracted by the Chilong Pearl, and he could no longer look away.
Chu Zhiyuan smiled at him.
Huang Cheng left directly and hurried back to the palace to pay his errands. Before leaving, he bowed to Chu Zhiyuan again, with a flattering and enthusiastic smile.
Chu Zhiyuan was in no hurry to leave.
(End of chapter)