Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 99 Entering the palace to face the saint, increase the official rank and become the noble!
The next day, in the morning.

A carriage left Lu Fan's mansion and headed for the palace.

The driver was Li Yongtai's personal bodyguard.

And Lu Fan, Ye Wuchen, and Li Yongtai were all sitting in the carriage.

Today they are going to face the holy.

"drive!"

The carriage shuttled through the imperial city and soon came to Donghua Gate.

This is the east gate of Miyagi.

When Lu Fan got out of the carriage, he saw four guards guarding both sides of the gate.

There was also an eunuch standing in front of the gate, looking as if he was waiting for someone.

Li Yongtai got out of the carriage, smiled and walked towards the eunuch, "Director Cao, I kept you waiting."

"I have seen the commander-in-chief."

The eunuch known as Director Cao smiled all over his face and cupped his hands, "It's my honor to be able to lead the way for your lord."

"Come on, let me introduce you."

Li Yongtai introduced to several people: "This is Cao Ruifang, Manager Cao."

"This is Lu Fan, and this is Ye Wuchen."

"You guys get to know each other."

Li Yongtai smiled and said: "In the future, we will deal with each other frequently."

"Long admiration, long admiration."

Cao Ruifang bowed his hands to Lu Fan, "So you are Lu Fan, you really are a young hero."

Then he looked at Ye Wuchen again, "Young master Ye is also a good-looking talent, with an extraordinary bearing."

"Director Cao is polite."

The four of them exchanged a few words and entered the palace under the guidance of Cao Ruifang.

The palace is huge, and they walked for a long time before arriving at the imperial study.

When not in court, the emperor usually likes to summon ministers here.

There are already many people waiting outside the imperial study room.

Lu Fan knew them all.

It was the leaders of the Dragon Shadow Guards and the players who won the rankings in this big competition.

Including Yan Qing, Mu Yan, Qin Chuan, Zhu Jingtian, etc., all came.

Of course, Li Chengan is also indispensable.

Everyone greeted again.

After a long time.

The door of the imperial study room opened, and a young eunuch came out. He glanced at the crowd and asked, "Who is Lu Fan?"

"I'm."

Lu Fan stood up.

"Please come with me."

The little eunuch turned and walked in front.

"Ah."

Lu Fan nodded, followed the little eunuch into the imperial study.

A large desk with pens, inks, papers and inkstones placed on it.

There is also a small incense burner, smoking green smoke.

Li Tianrun sat behind the desk, holding a brush in his hand, lowered his head, frowning, as if he was reviewing the memorial.

There are a few little eunuchs waiting on the side.

Hearing footsteps, he put down his brush and looked up at Lu Fan.

"See Your Majesty!"

Lu Fan stepped forward to salute.

"sit down."

Li Tianrun smiled at Lu Fan with kindness in his eyes.

"Yes."

Lu Fan sat down as he said.

The little eunuch poured a cup of tea for Lu Fan.

While drinking tea, the two chatted for a while.

After a while, Li Tianrun nodded slightly, "Read it."

"Yes."

Another young eunuch took out the imperial edict, glanced at Lu Fan, and said loudly, "Lu Fan accepts the edict."

"The minister accepts the order."

Lu Fan quickly got up and stood with his hands down.

The little eunuch unfolded the imperial decree and read aloud: "Lu Fan, the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Zhennan Army, is brave and courageous.

After reading, the little eunuch handed over the imperial decree to Lu Fan.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lu Fan took the imperial edict and put it away carefully.

"sit down."

Li Tianrun smiled and said, "Let's have a conversation."

"Yes."

Lu Fan sat down again.

"You all leave."

Li Tianrun waved his hand.

"Yes."

Several young eunuchs bowed to leave.

Only Lu Fan and Li Tianrun were left in the room.

"Starting today, you will officially become the Imperial Guard."

Li Tianrun said: "Of course, you don't need to be on duty, it's just a title."

"Third-rank guard with a knife, for you, you must be inferior."

"But you were just an ordinary Dragon Shadow Guard after all, and it might not be a good thing if you were promoted too quickly."

"So, temporarily use the imperial guards to make the transition."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun glanced at Lu Fan, "I will entrust you with important tasks in the future."

"Yes."

Lu Fan replied loudly: "I am already very satisfied."

He didn't say polite words, but he was really satisfied.

With the official position, the title, and even his own fief, with a generous salary.

There are also skills and martial arts that are about to be acquired.

Compared with a year ago, it is simply heaven and earth.

It can even be predicted that in the future, as long as he does not make major mistakes, he will definitely be reused by the emperor and thus get more benefits.

Correspondingly, his strength will be further improved.

On the day when the world is invincible, maybe he will have a new goal.

But before that, he still has to improve his strength as much as possible, and strive to become the strongest as soon as possible.

"I promise you a privilege, you can come and go freely in the palace."

Li Tianrun took a sip of tea and continued: "Of course, I don't need you to come here often. You need to go to the East Palace more often. The prince may need you more."

"Yes."

Lu Fan understood what Li Tianrun meant, and wanted him to get closer to the prince.

It seems that the emperor still cared about the prince, and now he started to help the prince cultivate his influence.

"In addition, you have won the first place in eight martial arts competitions, and you can receive seven ninth-level exercises, plus one human-level exercise."

Putting down the teacup, Li Tianrun continued: "You can get the exercises in the library in the palace. There are more exercises here, and it is easier to find what you need."

"Yes."

Lu Fan nodded slightly, thinking that this would be convenient.

"I heard that you specialize in body training?"

Li Tianrun asked with a smile: "The reason why you were able to win in the martial arts competition is because your body training technique played a role?"

"Yes."

Knowing that he couldn't hide it, Lu Fan said truthfully, "It's indeed thanks to the body training technique."

"Body training is the most difficult and boring practice, and few people practice it."

Li Tianrun praised: "But you managed to do it well, which shows your heart and perseverance, which is really rare."

"When you come to the battlefield in the future, with the blessing of body training, you will definitely become a fierce general who charges into battle."

"Open up the territory for my Great Zhou!"

There was a faint light in Li Tianrun's eyes, "The prosperity of the Great Zhou Dynasty will surely reappear at that time!"

"Yes."

Lu Fan replied: "I will live up to your majesty's expectations."

"There are also considerations for keeping you in the capital."

Li Tianrun was very satisfied with Lu Fan's attitude, and said with a smile: "It happens that you can practice hard with peace of mind, improve your cultivation as much as possible, and lead troops to fight as soon as possible."

"You can arrange your time freely in the future."

"I will not restrain you, nor will the prince."

"However, I have a special task for you."

Li Tianrun instructed: "You don't have to do it deliberately, just pay attention at ordinary times."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Lu Fan thought to himself that there is still a mission.

It seems that the Dragon Shadow Guards who came to face the saint today will have missions.

"You may also know that the situation in the palace is complicated, and people with ulterior motives will put eyeliner here. It is really difficult to tell."

Li Tianrun sighed softly, and said: "You are the imperial guard, you will inevitably deal with various people in the palace, you usually pay attention to their actions, if you encounter suspicious people or things, don't tell me, you are responsible for investigating to the end, and you will tell me after you have solid evidence."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun instructed: "Remember not to scare the snake, try to trace the source and find out the forces behind them."

"Yes."

Lu Fan nodded, "I understand."

"and also."

Li Tianrun thought for a while, and said: "You have shown your strength in the big martial arts competition, and your status is not as good as before. There must be many people trying to win you over, or even buy you."

"It's okay, you can associate with them."

"Take the opportunity to test their purpose and ambition."

"You can also take the opportunity to monitor them, and even get involved in some things to obtain evidence."

"I believe that you can handle these matters well and play a key role in eliminating those officials with evil intentions."

After a short pause, Li Tianrun continued: "Of course, you don't have to be too deliberate, just act according to your temperament. When someone asks you, at least you have to be careful. Some things don't start and agree, maybe the other party is just testing you."

"Yes."

In fact, there is no need to ask, Lu Fan also knows.

Some things just come naturally.

He doesn't have the energy to take care of too many things.

Whether it's the affairs of the palace or the affairs of the ministers, he will not deliberately investigate.

If you happen to meet, just be careful.

If you don't meet, you don't know.

After all, he wanted to cultivate and didn't want to be distracted by other things.

"There's nothing else."

Li Tianrun pondered for a moment, and said: "You can stay in the capital with peace of mind, don't feel that you have nothing to do, there will definitely be a time for you to show your strength in the future."

"Yes."

Lu Fan nodded yes.

"Okay, that's all I'll say."

Li Tianrun said: "I will arrange someone to take you to see Gao Wancheng in a while. He is the commander of the imperial guards. You can meet him and get to know him."

"Ah."

Lu Fan stood up and saluted, "The minister will leave."

"Come on."

Before Li Tianrun finished speaking, several young eunuchs ran in.

"Xiao Guizi, take Lu Fan to meet Gao Wancheng."

"Yes."

……

……

Under the guidance of the little eunuch, Lu Fan left the imperial study room, greeted everyone waiting outside, and then left quickly.

The two passed through several palaces and came to a side hall.

"High commander!"

The little eunuch didn't go in, but shouted outside the door.

"Yo, so it's Eunuch Gui."

A middle-aged man came out from the hall, smiled at the little eunuch and said, "Please sit inside."

"No."

The little eunuch pointed at Lu Fan, "This is Lu Fan, the emperor asked me to bring him to see you."

"Okay, I have Mr. Lao Gui."

Gao Wancheng glanced at Lu Fan, nodded slightly to him, "Come with me."

"Yes."

Lu Fan knew that the one who could become the commander of the imperial guards must be the emperor's confidant, and his strength was extraordinary.

The official position is also two levels higher than him, so he can be regarded as his immediate boss.

"You don't have to be so formal."

Gao Wancheng smiled, "We will be on our own from now on, you don't have to treat me as your boss, just treat me as your big brother."

The two were talking, entered the hall, and came to a room.

This is a bedroom.

The room is not big, but it is very clean.

Futon pillows are new.

"For convenience, I have specially reserved a room for you."

Gao Wancheng said: "If you don't want to leave one night, you can just stay here. Our imperial guards all have dormitories in the palace, and we also eat in the palace. When the time comes, you can eat with me."

"it is good."

Lu Fan agreed.

"This is the outfit of our imperial guards, you can change it now."

Gao Wancheng pointed to the bed and said, "I'll wait for you outside. After changing, you come out to find me. Then I will send someone to accompany you around the palace to get acquainted."

"Row."

After Gao Wancheng left, Lu Fan took off his clothes and changed into the outfit of an imperial guard.

New uniforms, new badges, and brand new knives.

Lu Fan walked out of the room and came to the main hall, only to see another person beside Gao Wancheng.

He is a man in his 20s, tall and strong, but his face is very gentle, with a smile on his face all the time, and he is easy to get along with at first glance.

"You are Lu Fan."

The man took the initiative and said, "I've heard of your name a long time ago. When I saw you today, you are indeed a dragon and a phoenix among people, with extraordinary temperament."

"By the way, I forgot to introduce myself."

"My name is Zeng Xiang, just like you, I am also a third-rank imperial guard."

The man smiled and said, "I'm older than you, you can call me Lao Zeng."

"It turned out to be Guard Zeng, nice to meet you."

Lu Fan smiled and nodded to the other party.

"Okay, Zeng Xiang, show Lu Fan around."

Gao Wancheng glanced at Lu Fan, suddenly remembered something, and reminded: "I have already explained to the people in Cangshuge, you can go to Cangshuge to get the exercises with the waist card of the imperial guard."

"Yes."

The two agreed and left side by side.

Zeng Xiang took Lu Fan to wander around the palace, and every time he came to a palace, he would stop and introduce Lu Fan.

By the way, explain the rules of the palace.

Lu Fan silently remembered that the Qianqing Palace is the emperor's bedroom, and the Yangxin Hall and the Imperial Study Room are the places where the emperor usually summons ministers.

The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the main hall where the emperor goes to court every morning.

If there are large-scale events in the palace, they will also be held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Kunning Palace is the bedroom of Empress Liu Muxue.

The Compassionate Palace is the dormitory of the Empress Dowager.

The East Palace is the bedroom of Prince Li Mu. He is still underage and lives in the palace temporarily.

After becoming an adult, there will be a separate prince's mansion.

Then there is the eldest princess Li Fengyang, who lives in Fengyang Pavilion.

These are very important points, Lu Fan must remember them carefully.

As for the other concubines, there are too many, and the palaces they live in are also different. Lu Fan can't remember so many for the time being, so he can only get to know them gradually in the future.

Zeng Xiang took Lu Fan for a stroll, and finally came to Zangshu Pavilion.

The Zangshu Pavilion is more than a dozen stories high and magnificent. It is one of the tallest buildings in the palace.

"Okay, I'll take you here. You can go to the Sutra Pavilion to get the exercises."

Zeng Xiang smiled and patted Lu Fan, "If you need anything in the future, just ask me, if I can help you, I will definitely help."

"Thank you."

Lu Fan was about to step into the Library Pavilion when he suddenly heard a shout from a distance.

"Please wait."

He followed the prestige and saw a little eunuch running towards him in the distance.

Running over in one breath, the little eunuch took a breath, looked at Lu Fan and asked, "Are you Mr. Lu Fan?"

"it's me."

Lu Fan nodded.

"His Royal Highness invites you to go over."

The little eunuch turned around, "Please come with me."

"it is good."

Lu Fan greeted Zeng Xiang, "Then I'll go first."

"Go."

Zeng Xiang watched Lu Fan leave before walking in another direction.

East Palace.

At the east end of the palace.

It is quite quiet here, and there are few people coming and going.

Under the guidance of the little eunuch, Lu Fan entered the East Palace.

Li Mu is practicing sword in the courtyard in front of the hall.

Seeing Lu Fan coming in, he stopped, put away his sword, and handed it to the little eunuch beside him.

Another court lady took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"I have seen His Royal Highness."

Lu Fan stepped forward to salute.

"Don't be too polite."

Li Mu stopped Lu Fan with a smile, stretched out his hand and said, "Please come inside."

"Yes."

The two entered the palace and came to a living room. After Li Mu sat down, he smiled at Lu Fan and said, "Guard Lu, sit down quickly."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Lu Fan sat down calmly.

The maid stepped forward to fill the tea for the two of them.

"Finally I'm looking forward to you."

Li Mu said with a smile: "I've wanted to see you for a long time. Lu Shiwei may not know it. I heard a lot of rumors about you in the palace, saying that you are amazing."

"I originally thought that someone was deliberately exaggerating, but I didn't realize that you are even more powerful than the legend."

Li Mu smiled and looked very happy, "Especially in yesterday's martial arts competition, the strength you showed is really impressive."

"Your Highness has won the prize."

Lu Fan was a little surprised by the other party's attitude, and was too kind to him.

Although it was intended to win him over deliberately, there was also some sincerity in it.

"I'm not lying."

Li Mu said seriously: "I really appreciate you, otherwise I wouldn't beg Father to assign you to me."

"Of course, I won't ask you to do anything."

"Nor will it restrict your freedom."

"After all, you still have to practice."

Li Mu said with sincerity: "As long as you come to see me more in your spare time."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."

Lu Fan could feel the sincerity of the other party, and nodded slightly, "I should do my best."

"Ah."

Li Mu clapped his hands suddenly, "Come here."

"The slave is here."

A little eunuch ran over.

Li Mu said: "Go and get that jade pendant."

"Yes."

The little eunuch ran away, and not long after, he came back with a box in his hand.

"Your Highness, here you are."

"Ah."

Li Mu took the box, stood up, and walked towards Lu Fan, "Guard Lu, it's the first time we meet, I don't have any preparations, so I'll give you a jade pendant."

Lu Fan got up and greeted him.

"Take it."

Li Mu handed the box to Lu Fan.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Lu Fan did not refuse, took the box, opened it, and saw a piece of emerald green jade pendant inside.

Crystal clear, with faint rays of light flashing.

He picked up the jade pendant, his hands were slightly cool, and he had a strange feeling.

It seems that this jade pendant has spirituality and can communicate with him.

"You will wear it next to your body from now on."

Li Mu smiled and said: "It will definitely keep you safe and save you from all disasters."

"it is good."

Lu Fan caressed the jade pendant in his hand, although he didn't quite understand it, he also knew that the jade pendant must be of great value and could not be exchanged for a thousand dollars.

"You put it on now."

Li Mu reminded: "Try first to see if it fits."

"Row."

Lu Fan put the jade on according to his words, and immediately felt cool to the bone, and his spirit was lifted.

"Very good, very suitable."

"That's good."

Li Mu nodded in satisfaction, "Sit down, let's continue drinking tea."

"Ah."

Lu Fan sat down and chatted casually with Li Mu.

Li Mu was very curious about his past and kept asking about his deeds.

Lu Fan picked up what he could say and told Li Mu everything.

"so good!"

Li Mu's eyes showed yearning, "I also want to be like you, to show my talents in various tasks, to make indomitable military exploits, and to become a hero that the world looks up to!"

"His Royal Highness will become a generation of Mingjun in the future, and his name will last forever."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "It's much better than me."

"Then borrow your auspicious words."

Li Mu was very happy to hear that, and said with a smile: "At that time, you will be my military commander, and you will shock the world for me!"

Speaking of the future, Li Mu became more excited and talked more.

Lu Fan echoed a few words from time to time, which made Li Mu even more interested.

The two talked for a long time, and it was almost noon before Li Mu let Lu Fan leave.

After leaving the East Palace, Lu Fan quickly walked towards the Library Pavilion.

He couldn't wait, he had to get the human-level exercises quickly, so that he could start practicing early.

After a while, he had arrived in front of the Library Pavilion, and walked in without stopping.

There are two guards guarding the door of Zangshu Pavilion.

After Lu Fan approached, he took out his waist card and handed it to one of them.

The man took the badge and looked at it carefully, then handed it back to Lu Fan, and said with a smile: "So it's you, please come in."

"it is good."

Lu Fan took the waist card in his hand and entered the library.

Contrary to what he had imagined, there were only a few young men and women sitting in the lobby on the first floor, flipping through books.

No one else.

In desperation, Lu Fan walked up to a young girl, handed over the badge in his hand, and said, "I'll exchange it for the exercises."

"Oh?"

The girl stood up, took the badge, and after looking at it a few times, handed it back to Lu Fan, and said with a smile: "So you are Lu Fan, you are always mentioned by people, today you can be regarded as seeing a real person."

"Ok?"

Several other boys and girls looked up at the same time, looking at Lu Fan curiously.

"I want to get a human-level exercise, plus a ninth-level body training book, and I won't take the others for now."

Lu Fan tentatively asked, "Is it possible?"

"of course can."

The girl turned around with a smile, "Come with me."

"it is good."

Lu Fan followed the girl and walked upstairs along the stairs.

"We may have to deal frequently in the future."

The girl was talking, and turned her head to look at Lu Fan, "Let's get to know each other first, my name is Li Ruoqiu, and I'm usually in the Library Pavilion, if you want to receive exercises in the future, just come to me."

"Row."

Lu Fan memorized the name.

"I heard that you are very strong, and I have time to ask you for advice."

Li Ruoqiu said: "Although I have seen many exercises and martial arts, I have never really fought against others. I lack some actual combat experience, and I hope you can give me some advice."

"I dare not."

Lu Fan could hear it. Although the other party spoke modestly, there was strong confidence in his words. He seemed to be a master?

The other party is about the same age as him, and if he stays in this library all day long, how many skills and martial arts do he have to learn?
And those young men and women downstairs, are they also some masters?

The last name is Li?

Could it be the royal family?
Could it be that Li Tianrun selected the geniuses of the royal family and let them stay here just to let them improve their strength quickly?
So as to train the masters of the royal family as soon as possible?
Very likely.

Lu Fan made guesses in his heart.

"Don't be humble."

Li Ruoqiu said with a smile: "We're just exchanging ideas, we'll go as far as we can. It doesn't matter if you win or lose, it's just for self-improvement."

(End of this chapter)