The palace garden is deep and there are no geese in the sky.

The empty sky and continuous palaces spread endlessly in the field of vision.

Along the way, the carriage turned to a sedan and then on foot.

Walking on the desolate floor tiles, there are weeds growing in the gaps.

The prince in white passed by Qingshi Palace.

There are spider webs on the green eaves, and sparrows fly on the red roof tiles.

In the grand scene of Qi Palace, this is a withered corner.

Qiu Ji explained from the front: "The fewer people know about your duel with Wu Anhou, the better... although it can no longer be hidden."

There are many ways to enter the palace, and he was explaining why he took this route.

Chong Xuanzun didn't care.

He hasn't sobered up yet, so he might as well let the world be confused for a while longer.

Today, it has been fifty-eight years since the emperor became emperor. During these fifty-eight years, his will has always shrouded the sky. Wherever the sword pointed, thousands of armies stepped upon it. Wherever the eyes could see, the hearts of millions of people aspired. But that was not the case.

Not everyone will go along with his wishes.

People call him the Holy Emperor with their mouths, but their hearts are different.

For example, Jiang Wuliang of the Bluestone Palace insisted on peace, such as Zhongxuan Mingtu refused to lead the army, and Duke Loulan raised a rebellion flag in the Ming Dynasty...

But without exception, all those who disobey the emperor's will will end badly in the end.

No matter you are the best of lords, the most handsome man, or even the crown prince of the country.

History has repeatedly proven today’s world is correct.

History has repeatedly explained how to win back the emperor's heart and what is the correct choice to face the emperor today.

For example, Chongxuan Mingtu went to the sea to save himself, Chongxuan Yunbo wore armor in his later years, Chongxuan Mingshan died on the battlefield, Chongxuan Chu Liang was massacred in a battle... until Chongxuan Sheng planned the eastern front, Chongxuan Zun controlled the Xia soil.

With the sentence "Protect the country and honor the clan, honor the generals, this is called Chongxuan!"

But the reason why this world is so vast is that everyone is different.

Jiang Wang is Jiang Wang.

He is not the Duke of Loulan. He will not wait until his wings are full enough to raise troops to rebel against the country before leaving. He will even take away everything he owns in Qi and become the king of Ming Dynasty. He will remove his armor, crown and seal, and give up what he has won.

Everything, I resigned alone.

He is not Jiang Mengxiong. He cannot become the military god of the Qi Dynasty, not only in terms of military strategy, but also in specific choices. Even the government and the opposition have great expectations for him as the future military god.

very funny.

Zhong Xuanzun just thinks that this world is so interesting!

He can always see the way ahead at a glance, so he is very happy with accidents.

He indulged in drunkenness and madness.

He couldn't wait to see the emperor's expression now, couldn't wait to see Jiang Wang's power.

But his steps were still unhurried.

The more interesting the scenery, the more you need to slow down and enjoy it.

He and Church didn't say much, just the sound of their boots tapping on the stone bricks. One after the other, it was like the sound of Zen.

No matter how long the road is, it will eventually end.

No matter how deep the palace garden goes, the deer is already in front and Han Ling is outside the palace gate.

He stopped in front of Qiuji Palace, bowed before leaving.

"Eunuch Qiu, just wait here." Han Ling said, "I will ask you to send the champion back later."

Churchill then paused and nodded slightly to show his submission.

All the power of internal officials comes from the emperor.

The emperor needs meritorious service to reward officials and honors. No matter how much he admires a person, he must have achievements worthy of his honor. No matter how much he dislikes a person, he cannot be punished without guilt. This is the necessity of a healthy government system.

But the internal officials are different. Within the palace, it is the emperor's family affairs, but they can be promoted or demoted based on their preferences.

As long as something goes according to the emperor's heart, he will immediately become famous.

However, in Daqi Palace, a truly smart person would never take the initiative to approach the Emperor... because that was Han Ling's position.

The sun has risen by now.

Han Ling stood in the shadow of the palace eaves, bowed his head and reported to the palace: "The champion has arrived..."

Chongxuanzun then heard the emperor's voice - "Get out."

Then he saw the Marquis of Wu'an of Daqi, oh no, the commoner Jiang Wang, "get out".

It should indeed be said that he is a commoner, because after this battle, regardless of victory or defeat, this person will no longer be a prince.

He was in relatively good condition, with no expression on his face.

Walking out from under the tall palace gate, he looked persistent and determined. From the shadows to the sunshine, his steps were still somewhat graceful.

The dignity of the hegemony, the nobility of the princes, fame, power, and influence are all among the weakest men in the contemporary era. He has won so much in a life of almost death, and he is willing to let it go... of course he is cool!

He made a choice that was completely harmful to him and faced the wind and rain that had previously been hidden in the shadow of Da Qi with his cultivation as a god. He had faced the Ping Dynasty because of Da Qi.

The leader of the Yellow River offended Jing Shi Tai, the remnants of the Yang Kingdom, the remnants of the Xia Kingdom, the taboos of the Monster Clan, the hatred of the Sea Clan... all these things, but they didn't even think about anything. From the moment they stepped out of the palace, and even from then on.

Every step you take, you have to face the danger of life and death, but you can still be so sure and resolute...it is really cool!

Chongxuanzun then understood that the square in front of Delu Palace was the Taoist platform where they fought. However, the Emperor of Qi did not seem to intend to come out.

It is true that with the emperor's cultivation, sitting inside and outside the palace does not affect the review of this battle. But he cannot capture the emperor's expression... It is a pity.

Jiang Qingyang seemed like a man carved out of wood. He walked slowly to the opposite side, his face showing no emotion at all.

"The Champion..." Han Ling shouted respectfully, walked closer and whispered to Chong Xuan Zun the rules of the duel.

As Han Ling spoke, the drunkenness in his eyes faded away little by little. A pair of dark and shiny eyes seemed to have been washed by water, becoming black chess pieces embedded in this chess-like world that could not be ignored.

The piece falls on the chessboard and kills the dragon.

"I have a message!" Chongxuan Zun calmly listened to the rules explained by Han Ling, then waved his sleeves and bowed his hands to the palace.

"Speak." Emperor Qi's voice was low, majestic and suppressed, as if a mountain rain was coming and there would be thunderous wrath.

The eunuchs and maids of Delu Palace did not dare to breathe.

But Zhongxuanzun thought about himself and said: "I... please kill Jiang Qingyang!"

Qiu Ji's steps trembled, and Han Ling was stunned.

The geniuses of this generation of Qi are really unexpected!

Jiang Wang is as silent as a stone statue.

The emperor's voice in Delu Palace only said: "Reason."

"There is no need to start a losing battle." Zhong Xuanzun opened his hands and his big sleeves were fluttering. At this moment, his laxity and casualness were all swept away and dissipated with the drunkenness. Replaced by Guan Gai Jinghua

, full of momentum in Linzi, with unparalleled self-confidence: "It has been nearly two years since I came to Shenlin without any regrets! There is no one in the world who can tie his own hands and feet and fight in the same situation as me."

"Bold!" Han Ling stood up and yelled: "Does the champion mean that this duel is a waste of your time?"

The Chongxuan family is a millennium-old family, a top-notch family. Now it has three nobles, Xuanhe Linzi... But these are not the confidence of Zhongxuan Zun.

His confidence comes from himself.

At this moment, he glanced at Han Ling and just said lightly: "I am a prince of Da Qi. I am diligent in my studies and never let go of the books. Time is so precious, how can I waste it? If I only want a certain result, it is better to kill him directly! Why let me

Do you need to put in more effort?"

When he heard "Be diligent in your studies", Qiu Ji, who had just found him out of the tavern, couldn't help but lower his eyes.

Han Ling's eyelids jumped when he heard "Don't let go of the scroll".

But the emperor's voice only said: "What do you want from the champion?"

"Allow him to kill me!" Chong Xuanzun said directly: "It has been nearly two years since the battle against Xia, and Jiang Wang and I have never seen life or death. If you want me to draw my sword, it will be difficult to quench my thirst by sparring. Only by fighting to the death can I drink the sweet drink."

He looked at Jiang Wang: "I also want to see what makes Jiang Qingyang so arrogant that he actually thinks he can come from behind?"

Jiang Wang opened his mouth, intending to explain that this duel was completely arranged by the emperor, and he had no autonomy at all. But after thinking about it, he still didn't say a word.

After a moment of silence, the emperor only said: "Yes!"

"Clear the place!" Han Ling ordered at the right time: "Everyone must leave the palace!"

The eunuchs and maids filed out with their heads lowered, and the door of Delu Palace slowly closed, with Qiu Ji also guarding the door.

In the entire Delu Palace, apart from the two people who were about to face a life-and-death showdown, only Han Ling and the emperor were left. The emperor was in the palace, and Han Ling was outside.

There were not many spectators for this duel, although countless pairs of ears crowded outside the palace gate to listen to the result.

"When I walk up the steps, the duel begins!" Han Ling said, taking a step back and standing directly beside the pillars of Delu Palace.
To be continued...