Once upon a time there was a sword-questioner

Chapter 23 I Have a Promise with the Empress
In the morning of the next day, when the sun was shining, a carriage stopped silently at the back door of General Qinglong's mansion. Tang Ge stood alone at the door, and saw a corner of the curtain lifted from the carriage, and Tang Ge stepped up.

In a somewhat cramped carriage, a middle-aged man in a brocade robe closed his eyes and rested his mind. There was no dissatisfaction or disdain on his face, only habitual caution.

After an unknown amount of time, a huge shadow covered his sight. Tang Ge raised his head and saw majestic palaces.

Chaotian City is the most powerful city in the world, and Daming Palace is the core. This palace inherits the grandeur of the empire, with thick vermilion walls and a magnificent and solemn atmosphere.

The carriage drove in through a very inconspicuous side door, and turned countless times until the sight in front of it opened up again, and a garden and a small lake could be seen in the distance.

The middle-aged man took Tang Ge out of the carriage and began to walk. It took about a quarter of an hour to pass through a long corridor and stop in front of a row of small halls.

Tang Ge was calm from the beginning to the end, he didn't see any guards, not even a eunuch and maid.

The middle-aged man turned his head, looked at Tang Ge, and said expressionlessly, "You just wait here."

wait?here?
Tang Ge was suspicious, but the middle-aged man had drifted away, and he couldn't help sighing, the people here are really weird.

Standing in the imperial garden with his hands behind his back, a corner of Tang Ge's red clothes swayed slightly, as if he didn't notice anything, his expression was still as calm as before.

A red carp jumped up and fell from the small lake, the blood red color of the belly of the fish was very similar to Tang Ge's red coat.

However, this red is not that red, just like Tang Ge's heart, not like the side he showed.

He wholeheartedly pursued the most powerful way, and in previous lives he raised his sword to intimidate all directions, but his state of mind has never been so peaceful as it is now.

A burst of footsteps broke the silence by the lake, and a noble woman with an excellent appearance came over. She was alone, and she looked a few years older than Tang Ge.

The noble woman was a little gentle, but could not hide her beautiful face. Her eyes fell on Tang Ge's red clothes, and she said softly: "Are you the one summoned by the empress sister?"

The youngest sister of the current empress is loved by the empress, and even more so by the common people because of her gentle and generous temperament.

Tang Ge stepped aside and said, "You are?"

The noble woman said, "Nian Zhiling."

Tang Ge thought that she was the little princess of the royal family of Zhou Nian family, and he calmly snorted.

Of course he had heard of Nian Zhiling's name. He had an overpowering appearance and a gentle and generous personality.

She really didn't have the pretensions of being a royal or aristocrat, she looked at Tang Ge quietly, and said, "I heard what your majesty said, you come from the sacred mountain Kunlun, and you have a helper by your side, why didn't you come with me?"

Tang Ge said: "He is my friend, it doesn't matter."

Hearing this answer, Nian Zhiling smiled and said, "What you say is really interesting."

Tang Ge said: "You are also very interesting when talking."

Nian Zhiling said with a smile: "I don't know if your friend is doing well in Qinglong General's Mansion?"

Hearing this, Tang Ge's eyes were filled with a faint chill. In Nian Zhiling's words, he heard a threat, but after thinking about it, it seemed that there was no threat to him.

"Don't worry about the princess, I don't know where the empress is?"

Tang Ge has always called the Emperor of the Empire the Empress, but he has never referred to others as His Majesty. This may be his difference.

Nian Zhiling's expression changed slightly, she squeezed the jade hand under her brocade sleeves gently and said, "Don't be anxious, His Majesty is discussing state affairs with the ministers."

Tang Ge narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at Nian Zhiling, and said, "Let me remind the princess that although Ning Zhiqiu and I don't have a deep relationship, I don't want him to have an accident, at least I don't want him to have an accident because of me."

Nian Zhiling was startled, and said: "It's a harsh word, but you are very kind to people."

Tang Ge said indifferently: "It has nothing to do with you."

Nian Zhiling frowned slightly and said, "Sir, what do you think of the palace?"

Tang Ge remained indifferent and said: "It has nothing to do with me."

Nian Zhiling still asked without giving up: "Sir, do you want to be in a high position or to be free from the world?"

Tang Ge was silent, but after only a moment, he said, "It has nothing to do with you."

Nian Zhiling left, and Tang Ge was left alone again. Looking at the lake, he suddenly felt a little deserted.

Time passed until a little guard quickly walked to the lakeside from a distance, breaking the tranquility here.

"Sir, the Empress invites you to go to the Imperial Study Room to have a talk."

"it is good."

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The imperial study room is the emperor's pure land, even if the emperor is a woman.

Tang Ge pushed the door open and walked in. What he saw next to the wall was a row of very high bookshelves, densely packed with all kinds of books, all of which were extremely rare and unique treasures.

The empress has taken off her phoenix robe and is wearing simple daily clothes, but she is also embroidered with flying luan. Her long hair is pouring down like a waterfall. There is still a domineering look between her eyebrows. There is no man in the world to compete with. its edge.

Seeing Tang Ge dressed in red, the Empress was slightly taken aback, she forgot to put down the scroll in her hand, and said, "You are here."

"Yes." Even facing Her Majesty the Empress, Tang Ge still had an unrestrained and calm look.

In fact, he didn't know what to do with himself.

The empress didn't feel any displeasure because of Tang Ge's attitude, but there was a smile on the corner of her mouth, and said: "You are the first person to treat me with such an attitude in so many years."

How could this little qin practitioner be so calm?
Tang Ge was silent, just looked at the empress quietly, the empress met his gaze, and the smile on the corner of her mouth became more and more weird.

After a while, the empress said: "The current situation of the empire and Kunlun Mountain is worrisome. As a member of Kunlun Mountain, you dare to risk your life and sneak into Chaotian City. It must be something important. Can you tell me?"

"Hmm... no." Tang Ge thought for a while, but still rejected the question.

The female emperor's face changed slightly, and she said: "You are in the state of mind of practicing the piano, even if you are from Kunlun Mountain, you can't do whatever you want here, and I have the final say in this world."

Tang Ge thought about it again, and glanced at the bookshelf in the corner intentionally or unknowingly, then looked at the Empress and said, "I know, but does this have anything to do with me?"

The empress's phoenix eyes were slightly frowned, but soon returned to normal, and said: "You look like a person."

Tang Ge said: "It shouldn't be like that."

The empress raised her eyebrows and said, "Do you know who I'm talking about?"

Tang Ge said: "Many people have said such things."

The empress seemed to relax a little and said with a smile: "You are not modest."

Tang Ge was silent for a while, then said: "I will be stronger than him."

The empress laughed slightly: "If you say this, I'm afraid people in the world will laugh your ass off. Who dares to speak so arrogantly for so many years, you really don't know the heights of heaven and earth."

Tang Ge said quietly: "There is no certificate to be found, and it cannot prove that I cannot surpass him."

The empress couldn't refute for a while. Although Tang Ge was a little forceful, but what he said was not unreasonable. Without a competition, who can tell the difference between the high and the low?
Even if a commoner wants to compete with the mountain master, he has to go through a competition to know. Although the result can be imagined, but without a process, the truth cannot be formed.

The empress' eyes flickered slightly: "The relationship between the empire and Kunlun Mountain has been frozen for so many years, and it's time to unblock it."

Tang Ge frowned slightly, unable to understand the profound words of the Empress for a while, and asked, "How to say it?"

The empress said: "As long as you can accomplish one thing, the empire will be able to live in friendly relations with Kunlun Mountain in the future. I guarantee that people from Kunlun Mountain can freely enter and leave the empire's territory."

Tang Ge lowered his eyes slightly, but shook his head and said: "It was you who activated the Immortal Killing Formation and caused the death of the Sword Master, and the mountain master was injured and disappeared. The hatred belongs to Kunlun Mountain. Why do you want the disciples of Kunlun Mountain to put down their hatred with just one word? If I agree Well, where is the friendship between fellow disciples? Am I not a disciple of Kunlun Mountain?"

Every word he said was heartbreaking, and the empress listened to her heart. She tapped the table lightly with her slender fingers, but her eyes were always on Tang Ge. His red dress seemed a bit dazzling at the moment.

"Why did Kunlun Mountain send you, a humble and arrogant person down the mountain!"

The empress' tone was cold, and she said again: "As long as you promise me to complete one thing, I can guarantee that you can come and go freely in Chaotian City or even the entire empire territory. Of course, this is just an agreement between you and me. , has nothing to do with Kunlun Mountain and the empire."

The empress took a step back and made sense again.

The dim light fell through the window and fell on the ground, leaving mottled shadows. Tang Ge was silent for a long time before saying, "I've never been threatened by anyone, but you can be an exception."

A slight smile appeared on the empress's face, and she joked: "It's an honor for me to say that, but your tone is becoming more and more like him."

Tang Ge talked nonsense, and said directly: "What do you want me to do?"

The empress stared at Tang Ge and said meaningfully: "You know, I originally wanted to call you into the palace and kill you, but last night I suddenly learned something and decided to spare your life."

Tang Ge said: "If you don't want to say what you learned last night, you should tell me what you want me to do."

"One month later, the Rakshahai Envoy will come to the empire to pay homage. At that time, the sword fairy will also come together. I want you to represent the empire and compete with his disciples, and beat his disciples with the way of the sword. Of course this one For a month, you can also move freely."

The empress spoke calmly, looking at Tang Ge's eyes with more and more appreciation.

Tang Ge spread his arms, shrugged helplessly, and said: "A disciple of the Rakshasa Sea Sword Immortal? He must be at a very high level. Do you think I can defeat him?"

"I believe you can do it." The empress stared at him with a smile, and her smile was a little cold.

Tang Ge thought for a while, and said: "It is possible to defeat him, but it only represents me, not the Great Zhou Empire."

"can."

The empress raised her lips slightly and agreed decisively, and then said: "But are you so confident that you can defeat the disciples of the Sword Immortal with your sword skills?"

"Don't you believe me? I can only do my best."

Tang Ge paused and then said: "It's all for freedom."

The Empress smiled and said: "I am looking forward to the scene where you will defeat that sword fairy's disciple by the sword. Over the years, the Rakshasa Sea has been powerful and has repeatedly violated our country's prestige, mocking me for being incompetent, but They always use despicable means, and this time they should be let down, these bastards."

The leader of a country actually said the words of a man in the market. I don't know whether it was because of his feelings or because he deliberately wanted to get acquainted with Tang Ge.

"It's none of my business."

Tang Ge poured a basin of cold water, and the empress's heart instantly became a little colder. She was about to get angry a few times but suppressed it forcibly.

After several conversations, Tang Ge left the Imperial Study Room and the Daming Palace.

There was only the Empress left in the imperial study room, her complexion, her eyes staring at other places casually, after a long while like this, a wave of fluctuation quietly appeared from the void in front of her.

An old man with white beard and hair appeared in the imperial study room.

The empress said: "Mr. Bei, what do you think of this person?"

The old man said: "This person is rebellious and has a heart as deep as the sea. Your Majesty cannot be under his command, but he can be used."

(End of this chapter)