Chapter 251

It was under such a training environment that Gu Shijing, Zhou Wanyao, and Yan Ranling not only mastered the Wushan Twelve Swords proficiently, but also greatly enhanced their fighting experience.

And Xue Chang also through the duel practice with the three of them, not only became familiar with the martial arts of Goddess Palace, but also enhanced his understanding of the "Nine Yin Manual" through continuous experience of the feminine side of his martial arts.

However, in the past ten days, Luo Lanmeng never came to the Goddess Palace's mansion again.

On the evening of June [-]th, Xue Chang and Gu Shijing got into the gorgeous carriage sent by the empress dowager, and the carriage drove straight to the inner city.

"Master Xue looks like a completely different person in this outfit." Gu Shijing looked at Xue Chang who was sitting opposite, and praised sincerely.

These days, under the urging of the empress dowager, the two sides practiced frequently and studied martial arts together, and developed a lot of friendship. Gu Shijing's attitude towards Xue Chang has changed a lot, and she doesn't look at him with contempt as before. , but consider him a rare friend.

"Really?!" Xue Chang looked down at himself, and said earnestly: "I don't know anything about clothes. This is all the handwriting of Elder Zhou of your palace. She quietly asked someone to make this outfit for me, and repeated it repeatedly. Telling me to dress up and go to the palace for a banquet, I don't know how to thank her!"

"Perform well in the upcoming martial arts competition and try to get the emperor to agree to marry Lanmeng. This is her and his best thanks." Gu Shijing said seriously.

"Needless to say, I will try my best to achieve it." Xue Chang said, moving his neck and stretching his arms: "Although this new suit looks good to wear, it's just a little... uncomfortable -"

Xue Chang usually dresses comfortably for the sake of practicing martial arts and moving around. Even if he has to wear a long robe, it is relatively loose, unlike the current day when he wears a crown with hair and a close-fitting satin robe with a silver hollow border and a thin silk outer cover. , a belt, and a jade pendant... It is completely the image of a noble son of martial arts.

Xue Chang was tugging at the neckline for a while, pulling his clothes for a while, and caught a glimpse of the contempt on Gu Siqin's face from the corner of his eye. He quickly coughed lightly, sat upright again, blinked and said, "Master Gu is beautiful in the first place. The clothes dazzled my eyes, she was like Lanmeng's own sister!"

"As the head of a faction, how can you be so glib!" Gu Shijing raised her face and scolded, but Yudi was blushed. Speaking of which, although she lived a comfortable life in the first half of her life, she really didn't have a man in the past 20 years. Compliment her young and beautiful face to face.

Xue Chang didn't think it was a pest, but continued to ask: "Master Gu, I have always had a question that lingers in my throat, and I can't get it out of my mouth. Palace Master Gu is beautiful and beautiful, and he must have had many suitors back then, why is he always single? ?”

"Shut up!" Gu Shijing was furious: "If you talk nonsense again, I will kick you out!"

Gu Shijing's loud roar actually frightened the horses outside the carriage to neigh, and the entire carriage kept shaking.

Xue Chang still sat still, just shrugged his shoulders and said, "Okay then, let's change the subject."

"Shut up, don't talk to me." Gu Shijing turned her head angrily, looked out of the window through the cloth window.

Xue Chang really didn't speak this time, but what he said before lingered in Gu Shijing's mind, making her seem to have returned to decades ago: On that sunny afternoon, Master Liu Lingying led the A thin but handsome young man came to her and said to her, "Shi Jing, please meet the prince!" She hurriedly wanted to salute, but was stopped by the prince, and said, "I have heard the emperor's aunt talk about it for a long time. I've mentioned you before, and when I saw you today, you really look beautiful and heavenly, it's amazing!"...

To this day, Gu Shijing can't forget that gentle smile, that beautiful voice...

Seeing Gu Shijing's side face showing a little sadness, Xue Chang didn't speak any more, and turned his head to look out of the window: solemn and solemn administrative offices kept passing by...

The pack horses were stepping on the spacious and flat road, and the sound of the horses' hooves was very clear, but the inside of the carriage was unusually quiet.

The groom is very experienced. When the carriage he drove arrived at the palace gate, there was still a sliver of light in the sky, and he could clearly see the many city guards stationed at the gate of the city. According to different attires, they can be divided into three categories: one is wearing Soldiers in silver armor standing with spears in their hands should be imperial guards; one is a capable man in a black uniform with long knives at the waist and hips; It should be a member of the Patrol Division.

Xue Chang and Gu Shijing got out of the carriage, and an officer of the Martial Inspection Division came over. He happened to be the official of the General Martial Arts Division who had registered for Xue Chang more than ten days ago. He smiled, obviously recognizing Xue Chang and Gu Shijing. However, he still asked politely: "Are the two masters here for the palace banquet?"

Xue Chang directly took out the number plate of the sect master and the invitation letter for the palace banquet (this was personally delivered to the Goddess Palace by the chief inspector Xu Zhaoyan the day before yesterday, and the invitation letter was specially stamped with the emperor's seal).

After the officers of the Military Patrol Division took the number plates and invitation letters of the two men and checked them carefully, they handed them over to the person in black uniform next to them.

After the three parties checked and confirmed, the two were allowed to enter.

"Two heads, please come with me." Another officer of the Patrolling Division finished speaking and led the way.

Looking at the vermilion lacquer inlaid iron gate slowly opened, Xue Chang stubbornly moved, put his right arm on his hip, and winked at Gu Shijing next to him.

Gu Shijing didn't understand what he meant, and ignored him, and went straight forward.

Xue Chang smiled slightly, and put down his right hand: It's really a joke that ancient people don't understand modern people!

Because he was going to attend the top banquet of a dynasty, Xue Chang dressed very elegantly today. Gu Shijing was also dressed in an ice blue palace dress, with a flowing skirt, a light tube top, and a long-breasted wide belt. Another red carpet ceremony, handsome men and beautiful women, really greatly satisfied Xue Chang's dream in his previous life.

Of course, this was just a joke that Xue Chang wanted to make. In fact, it was impossible to realize it on such a solemn and solemn occasion.

The two of them passed through the triple access control one after another, each of which was strictly inspected before being released.

The two finally entered the Xuanwu Palace, the political center of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

I saw a magnificent palace standing on the three-story steps in front. The emperor held court meetings here on weekdays to discuss state affairs with his ministers. During the daytime, the palace was extremely lively and noisy, and laughter could be heard from far away.

At this time, I heard a high-pitched shout from outside the hall: "Seven quarters of the unitary hour!"

The military patrol official who led the way smiled and turned back and said: "The two masters came at the right time. In a quarter of an hour, the palace banquet will begin and the emperor will also arrive."

Xue Chang finally couldn't help asking: "My lord, I would like to ask these... uh, soldiers in black uniforms, which department do they belong to?"

The reason why Xue Chang asked this question was because he noticed that after entering the square of Xuanwu Temple, there were men in black with long knives on their waists standing all along the way. This can't help but make him curious, because in the TV dramas he watched in his previous life, the palace halls were all guarded by soldiers from the imperial army.

"These are dragon guards. They are strong in martial arts and are responsible for protecting the safety of the emperor." The official replied without hesitation, because it is not a secret. Many martial arts people have dealt with them. Only newcomers like Xue Chang Nen Cai knew very little about it.

"Master Xue, please don't get drunk tonight. If something goes wrong, these dragon guards are fully capable of subduing you and putting you in prison." reminded me jokingly.

Xue Chang laughed, and said, "I have magical powers to protect my body, so I can't get drunk, but Palace Master Gu, you have to be careful, drinking too much will damage your beautiful image."

"I don't drink." Gu Shijing replied coldly.

Seeing her face, Xue Chang cursed in his heart: A woman who can't take jokes.

Xue Chang turned to ask the official, "Does your lord know how many heads are attending the palace banquet tonight?"

The official smiled and said: "Before the emperor's new edict was promulgated, there were a total of 110 seven martial arts sects registered by the General Patrolling Martial Arts Division. Up to now, the heads of these sects have all led their teams to Luoyang and signed up for the competition." , the vast majority of them have already entered the palace under the guidance of our inspectors, and you two came relatively late."

Xue Chang was a little surprised and said: "There are really many seven martial arts schools in 110!"

"It seems to be quite a lot, but it has always been 110 or six in the past few years, and there has been no change. It was not until this year that one more Xiaoyao faction was added." The official looked at him with great interest: "Master Xue, I have seen Master Jiang, the Commander of the Chengdu Martial Arts Tournament, spoke of you, and I look forward to your performance in the martial arts competition."

Xue Chang touched his nose in embarrassment, and said, "Your Excellency, what is your name?"

"Miangui's surname is Wei, and his name is Zhizhong. He is currently working in the Miwen Pavilion of the Chief Inspector General." The official replied.

"It turned out to be Lord Wei, disrespect and disrespect!" Xue Chang hurriedly saluted again.

"Master Xue is young and promising, and has a bright future!" Wei Zhizhong also bowed in praise.

"Can we go faster!" Gu Shijing urged impatiently, interrupting the exchange of greetings between the two.

Wei Zhizhong obviously knew Gu Shijing's identity, so he stopped talking and walked faster.

As soon as he finished walking the white marble steps, an eunuch standing in front of the hall hurried up to greet him, complaining, "Why did you come here, the palace banquet is about to begin!"

Without waiting for the three of them to explain, he asked again: "Which sect are they all from?"

"Goddess Palace Gu Shijing."

"Xue Chang from the Xiaoyao faction."

(End of this chapter)

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