At three o'clock in the morning, Zhu Youxiao left the morning court and returned to Qianqing Palace to handle government affairs.
In recent years, the environment in the Ming Dynasty has not been very good, and disasters have continued. In order to survive, many people have left their homes and lived in other places, becoming refugees.
There is a backlog of reports from various places to report the disaster and request the court to allocate funds for reinforcements. But now that the Ming Dynasty's treasury is empty, Zhu Youxiao doesn't know how to solve these problems for the time being. He can only focus on allocating aid to some areas with more severe disasters.
After a while, Zhu Youxiao put down the folder in his hand and rubbed his brows irritably.
As an emperor, he cannot ignore the troubles of the people, but he is also afraid that the people below will deceive him and report false news, so he is preparing to go out of the palace for a tour this time, not just to relax, but also to go out of the palace. Let's see if the situation is really that serious.
Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at the little eunuch waiting next to him and asked: "How are you preparing for my trip out of the palace?"
The young eunuch hurriedly stepped forward and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, the vehicles and treasure ships along the way have been prepared, and the defense arrangements arranged by the Ministry of War are almost ready. However, the honor guards from the Ministry of Rites are still under discussion."
Zhu Youxiao frowned and said: "I'm just going out for a parade. I don't need to prepare a large ceremony, so as not to disturb the people. There is no need for discussion with the Ministry of Rites. I don't need a ceremony."
The little eunuch's eyes flickered, he bowed and said, "Yes."
Zhu Youxiao nodded, and then continued to ask: "By the way, the people from Xichang have already set off, right?"
The young eunuch cupped his hands and said, "News just came from outside the palace. Eunuch Yu from Xichang has left the capital with his people this morning, and Jin Yiwei is also traveling with him."
"Jinyiwei..."
Zhu Youxiao's eyes narrowed slightly. He had naturally heard about Xichang's actions in the past few days.
But Cao Zhengchun guessed right, he had tacitly approved of this matter.
Although the East and West No. 2 Factory and Jin Yiwei are both under his control, Jin Yiwei's performance in recent years has indeed disappointed him. On the contrary, under the leadership of Dongchang, the efficiency of work has been greatly improved.
Therefore, he turned a blind eye to Dongchang's secret interference in controlling Jin Yiwei.
The same is true even at this moment.
Xichang was able to take Jin Yiwei's rights away from Dongchang, but that was Dongchang's incompetence, and he would not favor anyone either.
He established the West Factory to check and balance the East Factory.
If Dongchang has the ability, he can also find a way to take back control of Jinyiwei. Of course, he must not break the rules, otherwise it will challenge his tolerance.
Moreover, Yuhuatian came here to compete for the treasures of Dabai Shangguo, so there was nothing wrong with bringing more manpower.
As long as Yuhuatian can successfully bring the treasure back, he will not pursue the matter further.
"Yuhuatian, I hope you won't disappoint me..."
Zhu Youxiao looked to the northwest, his eyes flickering.
After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "Nothing important happened in the palace these days, right?"
"Your Majesty, it's nothing serious, but I heard that a few maids disappeared in Cining Palace."
Zhu Youxiao frowned: "What important thing is this?"
The young eunuch hesitated for a moment and replied: "People below are spreading the news that these palace ladies were secretly executed by Concubine Wan Gui because they had an affair with the guards."
Zhu Youxiao paused for a moment, then said calmly: "Check who is talking and tell him to shut up."
It's just a few palace maids dying. What big deal is this?
There are so many people in the palace, and a few people don't die every month. It's not a big deal.
But when it came to the palace maid, Zhu Youxiao suddenly remembered that a few days ago, he seemed to be drunk and met a pretty good-looking palace maid. Later, he was busy with government affairs, so he forgot about it.
Now that I think about it, could that palace maid be pregnant with a dragon?
After taking the throne for so many years, Zhu Youxiao was still very concerned about this matter.
If the palace maid was really pregnant with a dragon, he wouldn't mind making another noble concubine.
But soon, he shook his head and put the matter behind him.
He was just lucky once. How could it be such a coincidence that he happened to be pregnant?
…
In the south of the city, Hulong Villa.
In the main hall, Zhu Wuwu was wearing a black gold python robe and sitting on the throne above, looking majestic.
There were three figures standing below, two of them were Duan Tianya and Gui Hai Yidao.
The last person is a handsome young man, holding a folding fan, with his hair tied and wearing a crown, and he is as rich as jade.
This person is the owner of the "No. 1 Village in the World" and the third secret agent of Hulong Villa. He is the No. 1 Xuan Zi, Shangguan Haitang.
Shangguan Haitang has always presented herself as a man outside, but what outsiders don't know is that she is actually a woman who has been pretending to be a man for many years.
Shangguan Haitang bowed his hands to Zhu Wuwu who was sitting on the throne, and asked: "Haitang meets his adoptive father. I wonder why his adoptive father is so anxious to summon Haitang back?"
Zhu Wuwu looked at the three people below, without going around in circles, and said in a deep voice: "I have received news that a treasure will be born in the northwest desert in the next few days. The emperor asked me to assist Xichang and go to the desert to bring back the treasure."
Hearing this, the expressions of the three of them were a little solemn.
Shangguan Haitang cupped his hands and said, "Father, is it the treasure that was spread in the world recently after the Great White Kingdom was destroyed three hundred years ago?"
"Yes, it's exactly this!"
Zhu Wulan nodded and said: "I heard that many people in the world have rushed to the northwest desert to join in the fun, and even several major demon sects may have been born. This news is probably true!"
The three nodded.
Duan Tianya asked: "Father, what do you want us to do?"
Zhu Wuwu said in a deep voice: "My Ming Dynasty is currently experiencing constant disasters and the people are living a hard life. It is when money is needed. I want you to secretly follow Xichang to the desert and successfully bring the treasure back!"
"Yes, foster father!"
The three of them bowed their hands solemnly.
Zhu Wulan looked at Duan Tianya and Guihai Yidao, and continued: "Tianya, Yidao, I know that you and Yuhuatian had a dispute, but the treasure issue is of great importance, and other countries may even intervene. At this time, You must not act out of anger!"
Duan Tianya cupped his hands and said: "Father, don't worry, Tianya can still distinguish between personal hatred and the righteousness of the family and the country!"
"Well, I read you right."
Zhu Wulan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Go ahead and be careful along the way."
"Yes, foster father!"
The three of them bowed again, then turned and left.
Zhu Wuwu didn't get up. He was still sitting on the throne, looking at the empty hall, silent, not knowing what he was thinking.
…
The autumn wind is bleak, and the thin raindrops are pattering. It seems to be endless and has no intention of stopping.
There were few pedestrians on the street, and many people stood under the eaves on both sides of the street to take shelter from the rain.
In a restaurant in the street, many people from all walks of life also gathered here, hiding here to warm wine and avoid the rain, and talk loudly.
"I heard that a treasure was discovered in the northwest desert, which attracted many people from all walks of life. It is said that there are also masters from other countries coming. Why don't you go and join in the fun?"
"How can treasures be coveted by people like us? I heard that all the major martial arts sects have sent people to go there this time. If we just join in the fun with our three-legged cat skills, we might even die without knowing how. "
"Yes! I heard that not only people from the major martial arts sects were born this time, but also several major demon sects. Tian Xing, the director of the Demon Sect, and Dongfang Bubai, the leader of the Sun and Moon Sect, rushed there three days ago. Entered Longmen and killed many people from major sects!"
"Yes, I heard about it too. It is said that even members of the two killer organizations, Tianzun and Blackstone, who have been notorious in the world recently, have appeared in the desert!"
"Why are these killer organizations joining in the fun of competing for treasure?"
"You are stupid. It is said that the treasure was left behind by the Great White Kingdom three hundred years ago after its demise. It is as rich as the country. By then, as long as they take a little bit casually, it will be enough for them to squander it for a long time. Isn't this faster than killing people?"
"That's true..."
…
Near the window, a young man wearing a white robe sat at the table, listening to the discussions of the people in the restaurant, saying nothing, and just drinking quietly.
This young man has a handsome appearance, with a bit of femininity between his brows, but the innate nobility and majesty of his body cannot be concealed, and his graceful temperament contains an indifference that is not easy to get close to.
Opposite the young man, a man with a ponytail was tearing into a roast chicken without any image. From time to time, he picked up a wine glass and took a sip. Standing on the table was a large imperial sword that was much longer than ordinary swords. knife.
Next to him was a green-faced man wearing ordinary cloth, carrying a double-headed gun wrapped in canvas on his back.
This trio was easy to mess with, so no one dared to disturb them.
"The Righteous Way, the Demon Sect, the Killer Organization..."
Listening to the discussion among the people in the restaurant, Yu Huatian's eyes narrowed slightly, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.
He still underestimated the attraction of this treasure to people in the world.
Many famous sects in the world sent people there, even the two major demon sects, the Demon Sect and the Sun and Moon Sect, came to join in the fun.
It seems that the mission of this trip is much more difficult than imagined...
"Where are Ma Jinliang and the others?"
After thinking for a moment, Yuhuatian looked at Zhao Tong beside him and asked.
After leaving the capital, in order to cover up others' eyes and ears, Yuhuatian decided to divide his troops into two groups and operate secretly.
Ma Jinliang led the masters from Xichang and Jinyiwei to the desert first, laying an ambush in advance and waiting for dispatch.
Yuhuatian, on the other hand, took Ding Xiu and Zhao Tong to act alone, gathering information and finding out who the enemies were this time.
Now it seems that this is simply an enemy everywhere!
"Reporting to the Governor, news came from the stall yesterday that they have arrived at Longmen by water and are waiting for the Governor at Longmen Pass!"
Zhao Tong stepped forward and whispered.
Yu Huatian nodded and ordered: "Let him contact the defenders of Longmen and make preparations for sending troops in advance. This time I am afraid that we will have to use the army to suppress them."
"Yes, Lord Overlord."
Yu Huatian glanced at Ding Xiu, who didn't care about his image and was concentrating on cooking. He twitched the corner of his mouth and shook his head, saying: "Let's eat first. After eating, we will set off as soon as possible. The weather has been changeable recently, and the black storm in the desert may arrive early. .”
Zhao Tong nodded, then found a stool to sit down and started eating.
"Tap-ta-"
At this moment, there was another burst of footsteps outside, and then a loud and wild voice came from downstairs: "Shopkeeper, serve the best dishes and the strongest wine to the uncle, please hurry up!"
Listening to Zhang's crazy tone, many people frowned slightly and turned their heads towards the stairs, wanting to see who was acting in such a high-profile manner.
After a while, a man wearing brocade clothes and holding a short knife with a crooked handle strode forward. The man's appearance was decent, but there was always a bit of frivolity and scorn between his eyebrows.
Behind the man, there were two other people, a man and a woman. The man was a young man in his twenties, handsome, holding a sheathed long sword, quite like a carefree swordsman.
The woman is a little nun. She is quite beautiful and charming, but she has a somewhat sad look on her face, which makes people feel pity at first sight.
This strange combination immediately attracted the attention of many people, making many people look surprised.
The leading man didn't care about other people's eyes. He strode to an empty table by the window and sat down. He slammed the dagger in his hand on the table. He glanced at the surprised gazes around him, glared and shouted, "What are you looking at?" ?Have you never seen a man as handsome as me? I’ll knock your eyes out again!"
This arrogant gesture immediately aroused public outrage, with many people showing displeasure, and some even directly protested.
The sword-wielding young man next to him saw that the situation was not good, and quickly advised: "Brother Tian, it is better to keep a low profile when you are away from home. Don't offend the public."
"Brother Tian? He is Tian Boguang, the 'Lone Wanderer'?!"
Someone in the crowd heard the young man's name for the man, and combined with the man's attire, he immediately guessed the man's identity and couldn't help but exclaimed.
As soon as this statement came out, many people looked shocked.
"Walking Alone" Tian Boguang is well-known in the world for his Qinggong and sword skills. He is a first-rate master. However, he is obsessed with sex and has harmed many women from good families, so his reputation in the world is not very good.
"Tian Boguang? Isn't this the flower-picking thief?"
"Hush! Be careful! This Tian Boguang is not easy to mess with. I heard that 'Four Eyebrows' Lu Xiaofeng came to chase him after hearing about Tian Boguang's deeds last month, but he escaped!"
"Hiss... To be able to escape from Lu Xiaofeng's hands, Tian Boguang's martial arts is so powerful?"
"Who knows, no matter how he escaped Lu Xiaofeng's pursuit, if he can escape from Lu Xiaofeng's hands, he is no longer something we can afford to offend."
The crowd whispered, looking at Tian Boguang with eyes full of fear, and the previous anger immediately dissipated.
Although Tian Boguang is only an acquired first-class person, in the world of martial arts, being an acquired first-class person is already somewhat famous. As for masters at the innate and master levels, how can it be so easy to meet them?
Tian Boguang also heard the crowd's discussion. He glanced at the person who first recognized his identity and said proudly: "You still have some discernment and can recognize my identity."
Everyone looked at his gesture of not being ashamed but proud, and felt disdain in their hearts, but they didn't dare to say anything at this time, so they all turned around and sat back.
When traveling in the world, it is better to mind your own business. After all, not everyone is Lu Xiaofeng. There are friends to help you wherever you go.
Seeing this, Tian Boguang also felt a little bored. He turned around, put his hand on his chin, and looked at the little nun opposite with a smile.
The little nun felt uncomfortable when he looked at her and quickly lowered her head with a panicked look on her face.
When the young man with the sword saw this, he quickly stood in front of the little nun and said, "Brother Tian, you promised me that you would not attack Junior Sister Yilin until you completely defeated me."
Hearing this, Tian Boguang waved his hands impatiently and said: "I know, I will do what I say. Linghu Chong, no matter what method you use, as long as you can defeat me, I will let this little nun go. If you lose, you will lose." Mind your business."
"Linghu Chong? He is Linghu Chong, a disciple of Huashan?!"
When everyone heard this, they were startled again and turned their attention to the young man holding the sword.
"Isn't the Huashan sect a famous and upright sect? How could he get involved with Tian Boguang?"
"Who knows! These decent people from well-known families are all just trying to gain fame. Then Yue Buqun is a hypocrite!"
"Yes, that little nun seems to be from the Hengshan sect. Linghu Chong and Tian Boguang must have wanted to do something to the little nun because of their parents' beauty."
"Bah! What a decent family, Yue Buqun just handed over such a disciple!"
"What a pity that little nun..."
The crowd murmured in low voices, even looking at the young man holding the sword with contempt.
When Linghu Chong heard these discussions, his expression changed slightly. He wanted to explain that he made a bet with Tian Boguang in order to save Yilin, and he was making a fool of himself, but he didn't know how to explain it at the moment.
On the other side, Yuhuatian and the others had been watching with cold eyes. At this time, they also knew the identities of Tian Boguang and the others.
Yuhuatian was still eating his meal quietly without any expression, but Zhao Tong subconsciously touched the double-headed spear behind him.
The great flower-picking thief Tian Boguang was registered in all the major yamen of the imperial court.
Even Ding Xiu stopped eating, with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes, and said coldly: "I hate these flower-picking thieves who insult people's innocence the most in my life!"
As he said that, he touched the large royal saber standing on the edge of the table.
"Don't be troublesome."
Yuhuatian raised his eyelids slightly and said calmly: "We are operating in secret. We cannot let people know that we have also gone to the desert. It will not be too late to kill Tian Boguang afterward."
Ding Xiu frowned slightly. Although he was unwilling to let the flower-picking thief go, he had to listen to Yuhuatian's order. He could only temporarily suppress the murderous intention in his heart and sat back down again.
But sometimes, if you don’t look for trouble, trouble will always come to you.
At this time, Tian Boguang seemed to be too bored just sitting and waiting for the waiter to serve the food. He wanted to tease Yi Lin but was stopped by Linghu Chong, so he could only look around without interest.
When he noticed the same weird combination sitting at the table in the corner, his eyes suddenly lit up, he raised his eyebrows at Yuhuatian, and shouted: "Hey, that pretty boy, how did you grow so long?" Are you prettier than this little nun? Are you a man?"
Uh-huh!
Yu Huatian's eating movements paused slightly.
Zhao Tong and Ding Xiu's expressions changed drastically. They naturally knew that Yu Huatian was physically deficient, and the most taboo thing was for others to say whether he was a man or not.
"presumptuous!"
Zhao Tong shouted coldly, took off the spear behind him, and was about to take action directly.
Yu Huatian waved his hand slightly, raised his head and looked at Tian Boguang who looked opposite him with a frivolous expression. A hint of chill flashed through his eyes, and he said lightly: "Can't you just eat your food well? Why do you have to be mean-mouthed?"
Although the voice was calm, everyone could hear the cold murderous intention contained in it, and many people shuddered subconsciously.
Tian Boguang's expression also changed slightly, and he felt something was wrong, but with so many people watching, if he was frightened by a boy of unknown origin with just one word, would he still want to lose face?
At that moment, he suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, slapped the case, and snorted coldly: "So what if I talk about you? I can't stand a pretty guy like you the most in my life. I'm afraid he only eats women..."
"laugh--"
Before he finished speaking, Tian Boguang's body trembled and he suddenly closed his mouth.
Everyone felt strange, and when they turned around to look, their expressions changed drastically.
I saw that Tian Boguang's forehead had been pierced by a chopstick at some point, and scarlet blood slowly dripped down his cheek.
Tian Boguang's eyes widened and he stared at the white figure opposite him. There was a look of disbelief in his eyes. He opened his mouth and wanted to speak, but no words came out, and his body fell back heavily.
"Bang——"
[Luck from Tian Boguang +1000. 】
Wow!
As Tian Boguang's body fell to the ground, the crowd instantly uproared and looked at the white-clothed figure in the corner in shock.
This Tian Boguang was a first-rate martial artist, and his sword skills and light skills were not weak. Even the famous Lu Xiaofeng couldn't catch him, but now he was killed by this man with a chopstick!
Then this person's strength must still be above Tian Boguang, and he is definitely an innate master!
However, where does such a young innate master come from?
"People in Jianghu often say that Jianghu is all about Jianghu, but if people like this can be kept alive, it turns out that Jianghu is a bunch of trash."
Yuhuatian looked indifferent, glanced at Tian Boguang's body, and said calmly.
Everyone came to their senses immediately. Linghu Chong looked at Tian Boguang's dead body on the ground and subconsciously took two steps back with a dazed look on his face: "Brother Tian?"
Then he turned to look at Yu Huatian, frowned and said: "Brother Tian just said something to you, is it against chivalry for you to kill someone so ruthlessly?"
"Chivalrous?"
Yu Huatian glanced at him and said calmly: "A flower-picking thief deserves to be so protected by the great disciple of Huashan? Is this also the chivalrous way Huashan follows?"
Linghu Chong's expression changed slightly and he was speechless.
The murderous intent in Yuhuatian's eyes did not diminish, and he said coldly: "This Tian Boguang has ruined countless good women, and it is not a pity to die, but the Huashan sect taught you to talk about chivalry all day long, without distinguishing between right and wrong, and even committed suicide with a flower picker. My friend’s disciples should also die!”
"And you deserve to die even more!"
After the words fell, Yuhuatian waved his sleeves and the remaining chopstick flew out again.
Linghu Chong's expression changed drastically, and he immediately wanted to dodge, but even a first-class master like Tian Boguang couldn't dodge. How could he dodge Yu Huatian's attack with his acquired third-rate three-legged cat kung fu?
"laugh--"
Everyone only heard a sound breaking through the air. Linghu Chong followed in Tian Boguang's footsteps. He stuck a chopstick in the middle of his eyebrows, only half of it was exposed, and stood there blankly. Then he suddenly fell to the ground, and his life disappeared.
"Senior Brother Linghu..."
The little nun Yilin turned pale with fright. She immediately stood up and supported Linghu Chong's body, dumbfounded not knowing what to do.
[Luck from Linghu Chong +8848. 】
Hearing the system prompt in his mind, Yu Huatian's eyes finally changed. He had never thought that the luck plundered from Linghu Chong was actually higher than that of Zhao Huaian before.
It can be considered an unexpected surprise.
After recovering his mind, Yu Huatian glanced at the two corpses on the ground and Yi Lin, who was so frightened that her face turned pale. She no longer had any intention of eating, so she stood up and said, "Let's go."
After that, he walked downstairs.
Zhao Tong followed him immediately, while Ding Xiu reluctantly glanced at the food and wine on the table. Finally, he shook his head, sighed and stood up to leave. Before leaving, he tore a piece of chicken leg and ate it.
Wow——
As the Yuhuatian trio left, there was a sudden commotion in the originally silent restaurant.
"Who is that person? He dares to kill even the disciples of the Huashan Sect?"
"Didn't you listen to what he said? They don't even look down on Yue Buqun, so what does the Huashan Sect mean?"
"Yes! This man is so young and already an innate master. He must be from some sect. How can he be afraid of the Huashan sect's revenge?"
"Hmph! Yue Buqun taught such a disciple, how dare he take revenge? I'm afraid the Huashan Sect's reputation will soon be ruined!"
"That's right! This Linghu Chong deserves to die..."
