Once upon a time there was a sword-questioner

Chapter 45 The Night in the Imperial Garden
The inner courtyard of the Daming Palace, the imperial garden.

Under the operation of the Ministry of Rites, the venue for the banquet for the Rakshahai Envoy has been arranged.

Dozens of exquisite red sandalwood tables are lined up on both sides. The first one is a long table carved with dragons and painted phoenixes. With the phoenix chair inlaid with gold and jade, it is naturally the seat of the empress.

With this as the center, the two sides spread out, which are the seats for the civil and military officials of the empire and the envoys of the Rakshahai Sea.

At this moment, there are two people seated cross-legged in the two most front seats on the left. Judging by their attire, they are both civil and military.

Wen Nai was Chu Yirui, the prime minister of the left, with a wide robe and big sleeves, white beard and hair, a scholarly and official atmosphere mixed together, although he looked old and decrepit, he always had an aura of greatness.

Kui Liu, the God of Clouds in the Wu Nai Empire, wears a cambril crown with hair on his head, a blue brocade robe with hundreds of flowers on his body, a blue crystal armor from Tianshan Mountain, and a red blood belt around his waist. His face is sharp and angular, like a mountain and a cliff. Sitting here quietly, there is a domineering momentum that looks down on the world.

The faces of the two were different, and the wine cups in front of them were overflowing, with a faint aroma of wine overflowing.

Chu Yirui's eyes were old but piercing. He glanced at Kuiliu below, and said leisurely, "The Rakshahai envoy is here. The challenge from the Sword Immortal disciple is nothing, but I heard that there are other people who want to challenge me." Master Zhou Xiuxing, I wonder if General Kui Shen will play?"

When Kuiliu heard the words, his sharp eyes flickered slightly, he put his hands on his knees, stared at the overflowing wine in the wine cup in front of him, and said: "If your majesty needs it, he will definitely come forward."

Chu Yirui smiled lightly, stroked his cuffs lightly, and said: "With the skills of the Kui God General, those few Rakshahai masters must have no power to parry."

Kui Liu said lightly: "Your Excellency Chu has praised you, you called me here in advance, isn't it just to tell me these things?"

Chu Yirui lowered his eyes slightly, and said: "Since Kui Shenjiang has no intention of joking, then the old man will stop beating around the bush."

After hesitating for a moment, he said again: "I don't know if General Kui Shen knows about the ruins of the ancient battlefield?"

"The ruins of the ancient battlefield?"

Kuiliu frowned, glanced at Chu Yirui's sea-like expression, and said silently: "I never imagined that Master Chu, who has been in a high position in the secular dynasty for a long time, knows so much about things in the world of practice."

Chu Yirui smiled noncommittally and said: "I have been serving as an official in the same court for a long time with Kuishen General and other important figures in the spiritual world. Naturally, I have heard and heard about it. I seem to have heard that the ruins of the ancient battlefield are about to be opened."

Kui Liu's face was slightly cold, and he said: "I don't know why Lord Chu suddenly mentioned the ancient battlefield ruins, do you want to go in and get a share?"

In the current situation of the court of the Great Zhou Empire, the gap between civil and military affairs is extremely serious. It is really rare that Chu Yirui and Kuiliu can sit together like this.

"God General Kui is really good at joking, the old man is just an ordinary person, how can he get into such a wonderland, I just want to ask God General Kui for one thing."

While talking, Chu Yirui had already picked up his wine glass and directed it at Kuiliu.

Kui Liu paused and saw Chu Yirui's actions but showed no reaction. He was still sitting there minding his own business, tapping his hands lightly on his knees.

"Master Chu, you don't have to be so polite, just speak up if you have something to say."

Chu Yirui's eyes froze slightly, he put down his wine glass, and pondered: "If the ruins of the ancient battlefield are opened, will God General Kui enter it?"

"Yes." Kui Liu said without thinking.

"It is rumored that there is a spirit marrow pill in the ruins of the ancient battlefield. Kui Shen will find one for the old man?"

Chu Yirui stared at Kuiliu with anticipation in his eyes.

Kuiliu frowned slightly, and said: "The Spiritual Marrow Pill is undoubtedly a treasure for practitioners, but what do you want it for?"

Chu Yirui showed embarrassment, and said, "Forgive me for not explaining this."

Kui Liu lowered his head, his silhouette was reflected in the wine glass, and after a while, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and he said, "What about the conditions?"

"Naturally, General Kui Shen will not be disappointed."

Chu Yirui glanced around, and took out a palm-sized wooden box from his sleeve robe.

The wooden box is very expensive and is made of South China Sea huanghuali wood.

Kuiliu took the wooden box, didn't open it, just stared at it quietly for a long time, and finally put it away.

When Chu Yirui saw this, the joy on his face was undisguised, and he said: "This old man will thank God General Kui in advance."

Kuiliu nodded slightly, and asked again: "Why do you want to tell me these things at this time?"

Chu Yirui smiled faintly, and said, "Because this is the time when His Majesty's surveillance of you and me is the most lax."

The empty imperial garden suddenly became quiet, so quiet that it was suffocating.

For a while, no one spoke, Kui Liu was as stable as Mount Tai, and his eyes were squinted, but Chu Yirui drank the wine on his own.

Since ancient times, the most taboo of emperors is the generation with high achievements. Kuiliu is one. The most trusted general of the empress has also become the biggest hidden danger of the empire.

Every husband is not guilty, and he is guilty of his crime.

Kuiliu may not have the intention of rebellion, but in the eyes of the king, he feels differently.

You are amazing in Taoism, and you have powerful soldiers under your command, how can I feel at ease?

Although Chu Yirui was a civil servant, he had worked conscientiously for the empire for decades, and he had overwhelming power. Nearly half of the officials in the court were his disciples. This kind of person naturally became a thorn in the empress's side.

How can my imperial court allow you to be full of students?

People like Kuiliu and Chu Yirui, although they are the pillars of the country, are always under the watchful eyes of the Empress. If something goes wrong, the Empress will take thunderous measures and will not give them any chance to breathe.

In the past many days, although the two of them met often, it was always in the court hall, and they only exchanged pleasantries.

In private, the two are even more taboo. If the civil and military No. 1 of the empire intersects in private, it will definitely attract the attention of the empress, and then it will be more than simple suspicion.

In today's imperial court, civil and military divisions are serious, and Kuiliu and Chu Yirui are even more estranged. If it weren't for this transaction, the two would still be strangers.

As everyone knows, when the two were talking, a secret shadow hid in the dark, seeing the scene clearly.

From the beginning to the end, the shadow made no sound, and even Kui Liu, who was in the phaseless realm, was not aware of it.

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As night falls, after the fireworks, the sky is full of stars, but the stars tonight are faintly dim.

Everyone sat down, and the sound of singing, dancing and music in the imperial garden came and went.

For unknown reasons, the empress did not arrive, and it was her Yaomei who presided over the overall situation.

Princess Zhiling is noble and elegant, even in the face of a group of prominent people, she is not afraid at all, her eyes will occasionally fall to the corner farthest from her, where there is a figure in red.

Tang Ge sat silently, the Devil May Cry Sword lay across the table, the wine from Daming Palace was very good, but the glass was a bit small.

The Sword Immortal disciple was distinguished, and he was the second on the right after the Soul Hunter. He glanced at the distant place, and the red-clothed figure was a bit strange, but also somewhat interesting.

"I don't know why Senior Sword Immortal didn't come?"

While he was absent-minded, Nian Zhiling's voice came over.

The Sword Immortal disciple smiled awkwardly, and said, "Back to the princess, Master has something to do."

When the words came to his lips, he suddenly didn't know how to speak, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.

The soul hunter on the side coughed dryly, and said, "Sir Sword Immortal has been looking forward to the martial arts world of the Great Zhou Empire for a long time. This time I should go to meet some old friends. Please forgive me, Your Highness the Princess."

Nian Zhiling smiled, and said: "It's okay, Senior Sword Immortal is obsessed with swordsmanship, and I have admired it for a long time."

The soul hunter's face always has a gloomy look on his face, making it hard to tell whether it's joy or sorrow. He said: "The successor of Lord Sword Immortal has amazing cultivation at a young age. I came here this time to see Take a look at the swordsmanship of the Great Zhou Empire."

As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the imperial garden, and all eyes fell on the young man next to the soul hunter.

The words of the soul hunter already showed everything.

The successor of the sword fairy must stand up.

This is how the Sword Immortal wants to establish his prestige in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Chu Yirui smiled slightly, very deeply.

Liuyun God General took a sip of wine, calmly and calmly.

As a young man who is the descendant of the Sword Immortal, he feels a little helpless, he doesn't seem to want to do this.

But the next moment, under the surprised eyes of everyone, the young man in red walked out in the corner, holding a sword in his hand.

Things developed a little abruptly.

Many people don't know what's going on.

Nian Zhiling was a little surprised, but then regained her composure. She also just learned that this is the empress's choice.

Tang Ge walked up to the Sword Immortal disciple and said, "Hurry up, I don't like the atmosphere here."

The Sword Immortal disciple said in astonishment: "It's you?"

"it's me."

"You already knew you were going to fight me?"

"Yes."

"You already knew my identity?"

"Yes."

It was obviously a high-end kendo fight, but the two said it was a children's fight.

Tang Ge said: "Stop talking nonsense, do you want to fight?"

"beat!"

The Sword Immortal disciple suddenly laughed, with sword intent stirring in his body, he picked up the sword and walked out.

bass!
Just out of the sheath, there is the sound of sword howling.

A blood-red sword,
A sword of cold light, with a red line on the body of the sword.

God General Liuyun glanced at the two swords and recognized Banshan Jin.

His eyes fell on the blood-red sword again, feeling a little interesting.

Sword Immortal disciple glanced at Tang Ge's sword and said, "Your sword is good, but not as powerful as mine!"

Tang Ge said, "Are you proud?"

Sword Immortal disciple said: "Naturally, my Banshan Jhin is number 22 on the list of magic weapons."

Tang Ge glanced at him and said, "You're still a child."

Sword Immortal disciple frowned and said, "How do you make it look like you are very old?"

Tang Ge said: "Well, let's draw the sword."

Sword Immortal disciple said: "You can't beat me."

Just when Tang Ge released his sword intent just now, the disciple of Sword Immortal saw his realm.

"Let's talk later."

Tang Ge moved directly, and the man moved with the sword, turning into a red light and pointing at the sword fairy disciple.

The sword energy is vertical and horizontal, and the sword light is surging.

God General Liuyun's expression froze, his eyes fell on the sword light, and he felt a bit of coolness.

It was him.

The corner of the Sword Immortal disciple raised his mouth, and Banshan Jin was thrown forward by him, spinning at high speed.

The sword energy turned into a storm, directly enveloping the blood-red sword light.

(End of this chapter)