The four of them entered the room and sat down. Xie Xu first asked: "Fourth brother, fifth sister. How did you know that we came to Dragon City?"
Zhang Tianjun said: "King Tiandu has eighteen secret guards who are always watching the movements of the major families in Dragon City. In the morning, there was an auction in front of Prime Minister Zhang's Mansion, and some secret guards were observing there. They recognized you two and reported them. King Tiandu. King Tiandu ordered us to take you into the palace."
Thinking of what happened in the morning, Xie Xu couldn't help frowning and asked again: "I wonder if King Tiandu has any plan to deal with the death of Wu Xiang?"
Long Xilin shook her head and laughed: "There is no countermeasure, just swallow your anger. Facing the four powerful families, Li Benxin neither dared to fight nor kill, and he had to compromise all day long. It's a pity that Mr. Zhang is passionate."
Zhao Xue was annoyed when he heard this and scolded the two of them: "You are not here to assist Li Benxin, how could you assist him like this? The powerful military prime minister was killed, but you turned out to be a coward, and even had Zhang Feiling auctioned on the street. Such treatment of a hero. , Li Benxin is not afraid of chilling the hearts of all the ministers. Who will dare to sacrifice their lives for him in the future!"
Zhang Tianjun sighed helplessly: "Second sister, you don't know the rules of this court. Major matters in this court are discussed by the inner government and the civil and military ministers. We are just little captains of guards, the smallest roles in Dragon City. How can we speak? Qualifications. If we interfere in these important matters without knowing what we are doing, Li Benxin will not keep us by his side."
Zhao Xue became even angrier and cursed: "The inner government is all rubbish, and the civil and military prime ministers are also idiots. Li Benxin has been on the throne for three years. Not only has he failed to get rid of the four major families, but his power has become increasingly shrinking. Now even the military prime minister is dead. Continue If we continue like this, the Tiandu Dynasty will be over sooner or later."
Zhang Tianjun smiled and said: "No. Our master is not coming. I believe that with his ability, he will be able to help Li Benxin stabilize the government and eliminate internal and external troubles."
Zhao Xue's anger subsided slightly and hummed: "That's true. If Li Benxin was really capable, he wouldn't have invited the master to come. From now on, I will fight hard in Dragon City. What are the four major families? I will do it with my sword." All the swords have been collected."
Long Xilin said with a smile: "Yes, you are here, Dragon City will definitely be a lot more lively. By the way, who is that Luofan who is with you? King Tiandu is very interested in him and asked us to collect information about him. "
Zhao Xue glanced at him and exclaimed: "He! Telling his story will shock and anger people to death. It will be an eye-opener for you guys."
The two were confused, Long Xilin said: "Is he so powerful? Is the second sister praising him or scolding him?"
Zhao Xue shook her head and clicked her tongue: "You can't help but admire that guy. He is the overlord among the evil people, the beast among the good people, and the fool among the smart people. He does not only do good things, but also do bad things. All in all, In a word, evil people, smart people, weirdos, rich people, people who can't understand. He has only been in Flag City for half a month, and the good and bad things he did can fill up half a legend each."
Long Xilin smiled and said: "That's really a strange person. Let's talk as we walk. King Tiandu has a banquet in the palace, let's not keep him waiting."
The four of them immediately stood up and walked towards the palace while talking and laughing.
Tiandu Palace is located in the north of Longcheng. It has many towers and red walls, making it majestic. Guards in gold and silver armor stood everywhere, with a post at every ten steps and a sentry at nine steps. Coupled with the patrols coming and going, and the secret guards in black who kept shuttling back and forth, there was almost no empty space in the entire palace.
Zhao Xue scratched her head and said in shock: "There are so many guards in a place as big as a palm, and it is as crowded as a vegetable market. Is Li Benxin frightened by the four major families?"
Zhang Tianjun whispered: "Second sister, please don't speak loudly. King Tiandu's eyes are everywhere, and if there is any slight disturbance, the news will reach Li Benxin's ears. In recent months, people in the palace have often been missing. It took a long time to check I couldn’t find any clues. I had no choice but to increase my defense several times.”
Zhao Xue shook her head in confusion: "Can it be lost in the palace? There are really internal and external troubles. Being a king is quite miserable."
Long Xilin laughed softly and said: "It's miserable, but I am a king after all. The palace you live in is so luxurious. Also, in just three years, the harem has already admitted twelve concubines, and every day It’s making a fuss.”
Zhao Xue teased and said: "Hey, fifth sister. You are so good-looking, why didn't Li Benxin accept you as his concubine?"
Long Xilin smiled and said: "I don't like him. I like the kind of unparalleled heroes. Like you said Luofan, I might consider it. Besides, not everyone can marry him. Anyone who can enter Those in the harem must have a wealthy background, so that they can be helpful to the King of Tiandu. Otherwise, even if you marry, you will be bullied to death by other concubines."
Zhao Xue sighed: "Fortunately, Yuran didn't fall in love with Li Benxin back then, otherwise it would have been really bad. Things in this big family are sometimes so disgusting that I can't even see them."
Xie Xu was also slightly surprised and asked: "Twelve concubines? I thought there were only two? When did he marry so many concubines? Why didn't the outside world hear the news?"
Zhang Tianjun explained: "The two concubines known to the world are Concubine De, the daughter of King Xiao Liao Zhihua, and Concubine Zhuang, the daughter of King Ling He Zheng. These two princes have high positions, and when their daughters marry, they naturally have to announce In the world, the Ming Matchmaker is getting married. The other ten concubines are all wealthy families near Dragon City, and they were married to stabilize the safety of Dragon City. At that time, I only invited the officials of the inner government to congratulate me, and did not make any announcement to the outside world. "
Zhao Xue frowned and shook her head when she heard this, and said with disdain: "When you are a king and you have to serve so many wives, why is it like selling yourself in a brothel?"
Long Xilin laughed happily, hugged Zhao Xue happily, and said with a smile: "Second sister, you are really good. You dare to say such things. It's my second sister, she is really powerful. But, what's so good about this broken king?" That’s right.”
Zhang Tianjun reminded: "Okay, let's stop here first. After all, it is a palace, so it should be more solemn."
After a short walk, the four of them arrived at the Royal Garden after bypassing numerous checkpoints.
In the garden pavilion, I saw Li Benxin holding a stack of memorials and reading them carefully from a distance. When Li Benxin saw the four people from a distance, his face was filled with joy. He threw down the memorial and rushed over to greet them.
Before he came closer, Li Benxin was filled with excitement and shouted eagerly: "Brother, second sister, you are finally here. I haven't seen you for three years, and I miss you so much."
Xie Xu and Zhao Xue were also happy. They didn't expect that Li Benxin was still the enthusiastic and cheerful young man back then. He immediately stepped forward and bowed to salute.
Li Benxin hurriedly helped the two of them up, held their hands and smiled affectionately: "Hey, eldest brother and second sister, we are not outsiders, so we don't need to talk about these false courtesy. Since we said goodbye three years ago, you don't come to see me often. I But I have been looking forward to your coming every day. Come, come, come and take a seat. I have ordered people to prepare delicacies from all over the world, so that you can also try the delicious food and wine of the palace."
Li Benxin personally pulled the two of them to sit down at the table, and poured wine for them with his own hands. This enthusiastic operation moved Xie Xu and Zhao Xue to feel a warm current in their hearts. Zhang Tianjun and Long Xilin also looked at it and smiled. Li Benxin didn't have many other abilities, but he was very good at winning people's hearts. They were no longer surprised.
The two also sat down opposite each other. Zhang Tianjun deliberately promoted Li Benxin and said with a smile: "Eldest brother, second sister, King Tiandu regards us as relatives, please don't be formal."
Li Benxin smiled and said: "That's natural. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today. In the future, my dynasty will also rely on you. From now on, we will still be the same as before, eating meat together, drinking wine together, and happily being brothers sisters."
Xie Xu hurriedly raised his hands in a serious manner: "Thanks to King Tiandu's respect, we are all vulgar warriors. If we can serve the dynasty, we should dedicate ourselves to death!"
Li Benxin served the wine and said with a smile: "Eldest brother is still so generous! Come on, eldest brother and second sister have come all the way. Let me toast you first."
The two hurriedly brought the wine and each drank a glass.
Putting down the wine glass, Zhao Xue smiled: "To be toasted by King Tiandu, we are also the best in the world. This trip is really not in vain. We will have to flatter our sixth and seventh brothers when we get back!"
Li Benxin smiled and said: "Second sister, you are still so generous. From now on, you can come to my palace and eat and drink as you please. It is your own home. Don't ever see me outside."
Zhao Xue was happy to hear this and laughed: "If King Tiandu said this, then I won't be polite to you. From now on, I will really get used to eating and I will come every day. When the time comes, don't blame me for eating you Poor."
Several people burst into laughter.
After a few chats, Li Benxin asked: "I received a letter from Mr. Xue a few days ago, and I have been looking forward to it every day. I have ordered people to prepare a mansion for you. I have also selected a thousand elite armored guards to serve as bodyguards for Mr. Xue. .I wonder, when will Mr. Xue arrive in the capital?"
