Chapter 21 The Palace (full)
Early in the morning, the hawkers in the capital were already shouting on the streets, and the people were coming and going, and it seemed very lively.
Today is the day when Zhang Xingfeng is about to enter the palace. Everyone in Xingfeng Manor is very happy. Zhang Xingfeng really couldn't be forced to wear a completely embroidered brocade robe. Usually Zhang Xingfeng just needs a piece of clothes, but today he is going to enter the palace.
Xingfeng Manor is decorated with lights and joyfulness, and today's protagonist Zhang Xingfeng is sitting in the hall waiting for the people in the palace to come.
"Master, Master, the guards in the palace are here, they are here." A servant ran over from outside and said anxiously.
"Are you here? Master, hurry up, you're going to enter the palace!" Li Da said loudly at the door of the hall.
"Second brother, why are you still so leisurely? You are going to enter the palace!" Lang Feng also reminded from the side.
Zhang Xingfeng really doesn't understand that it's just about seeing an emperor in the mortal world. Is it necessary to do this? In the cultivation world, those emperors are respectful and good at seeing cultivators, but now they are solemn for the sake of an emperor's gift.
Seeing that everyone around him was urging him like that, Zhang Xingfeng could only pretend to be smiling helplessly and walk out.
Two guards in yellow brocade clothes were standing at the gate with a proud look on their faces. When they saw Zhang Xingfeng and the others coming, they deliberately asked loudly: "Who is Zhang Xingfeng?"
Zhang Xingfeng took two steps in front and said lightly: "I am Zhang Xingfeng."
The two guards seemed very dissatisfied with Zhang Xingfeng's attitude. Just as they were about to scold him loudly, Brother Wang had already walked to the two guards and said to the two guards: "Thank you for your hard work to come to Xingfeng Manor. This is the money to buy wine for the two brothers!"
Then he put a stack of silver notes in their hands. The guard who led the lead looked at the stack of silver notes in his hand and looked at the big words "one hundred taels" on the bill. The two guards immediately became polite. One piece was one hundred taels, and this stack was at least one thousand taels, two people were five hundred taels, and five hundred taels were their annual salary.
"Oh, what's this? Since you are so kind to my brothers, if you have any problems in the future, I'll just look for them. Zhang Long, his name is Zhao Hu. We will be brothers from now on, haha..."
Zhang Xingfeng smiled. He never bothered to care about these snobbish guys. When Brother Wang did that, Zhang Xingfeng also regarded it as invisible. In fact, he didn't want to be made difficult by these two guys. It was just that it was difficult to be humiliated with such snobbish guys.
After riding a tall horse and saying goodbye to Brother Wang and the others, Zhang Xingfeng and the two guards quickly rushed towards the palace.
A quarter of an hour later, Zhang Xingfeng and some other people who were preparing to be awarded the title stood outside the Golden Palace, waiting for the emperor's summons.
"Xuan Wangtian, Zhang Xingfeng, Empress Li, and Qi Xiaoti Jin!" The sharp voice sounded in the Golden Palace.
Zhang Xingfeng and his group, who had been standing outside for a long time, immediately entered the hall. The carved railings and jade flowers were huddled, and the magnificent hall made these guys who had arrived in the Golden Palace for the first time stunned. Although they were all rich, they were all just rich, and they were incomparable to those families that had been passed down for hundreds of years in terms of pleasure.
Zhang Xingfeng's face remained calm and calm. Even when he arrived at the Golden Palace, he did not have any abnormal psychological fluctuations.
"Long live my emperor, long live!" Zhang Xingfeng could only kneel down with the other three guys helplessly.
"Everyone, you are the pillars of my Ming Dynasty, haha," said the emperor who was sitting high at the highest point of the Golden Palace. The emperor is now over fifty years old, but he is still very strong and the most wise king since the Ming Dynasty started. This National Martial Arts Academy was founded by him.
"Who is Zhang Xingfeng?" the emperor suddenly said loudly.
Zhang Xingfeng immediately walked up to the front and said respectfully: "The grass man Zhang Xingfeng has met the emperor."
Zhu Li looked at the young man below and was very curious. The young man in front of him left the Zhang family of four major families at the age of six, and reached at least the third grade at the Guowu Academy at the age of seven, and spread all over the world for a while. In just ten years, the "Longteng Jade Shop" he founded completely defeated the pillar industry of the Earl family, "Bao Yuxiang" and became the real boss of the jade world. The flawless jade "Longteng" of the "Longteng Jade Shop" is even more famous. All these miracles were caused by the young man in front of him.
However, the most important thing is that Zhu Li knew the ancient decisive battle that took place in the Yuwen family. As the ruler of the Ming Dynasty, he was very clear about the power of the four major families, and he also knew the horror of the Li family. He knew that if the Li family wanted to rebel, his throne would have been gone long ago. Fortunately, the four major families were all mainly engaged in business and had no ambition for the throne.
But in that battle, the Li family died of a divine guard at the heavenly realm and four masters at the first level. The two old immortals in the Li family, representing the invincible, actually lost. Zhu Li knew very clearly that he was shocked when he first learned about this. Of course, it is still difficult to believe that everything was caused by this young man when he saw the gentle and gentle young man in front of him. When he knew that such a talent, Zhu Li's first idea was to put Zhang Xingfeng in his account.
Zhu Li smiled and looked straight at Zhang Xingfeng without saying a word. He kept thinking about everything about Zhang Xingfeng.
The entire Golden Palace actually quieted for a moment, only the emperor looked at Zhang Xingfeng. If someone else was watched by the emperor like this, and the emperor didn't say a word, he would have been shocked, but Zhang Xingfeng was not at all discomfort, just looked at Zhu Li with a faint smile.
After a while, Zhu Li woke up. Seeing everything in the Golden Palace, he knew what was going on, but he still smiled and said kindly: "Young Master Zhang, I heard that you reached the third level at the age of seven. I don't know what level you have reached now. I am really curious!"
Zhang Xingfeng was stunned. You should know that what is known in the world is the highest level of the first level, so what can you do?
Zhang Xingfeng said respectfully, "Report to the emperor, Caomin reached the first level a year ago." There was no way, Zhang Xingfeng instantly reduced his skills many times.
But the entire Golden Palace exploded in an instant. Zhang Xingfeng was not yet twenty years old, but he actually reached the first level at such a young age. Even if it cannot be said to be the last one, it is completely unprecedented. How could those officials of the court accept such a thing that is equivalent to a myth?
"What kind of pride is it!" Zhu Li shouted loudly, staring at the officials in the court, showing the majesty of his most wise emperor since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. All the officials calmed down in an instant. You must know that Zhu Li is also the king who killed the most officials since the founding of the court!
Zhu Li instantly turned into a smile and laughed loudly at Zhang Xingfeng, saying, "Young Master Zhang, I admire you very much, but you see, it seems that everyone doesn't believe in you very much. Can you perform for everyone?"
Zhu Li knew very well that Zhang Xingfeng was powerful. Once Zhang Xingfeng got angry, no one could control him even if he killed him. So he was very kind when talking, just like a conversation between elders and younger generations.
Zhang Xingfeng smiled helplessly. What can he do? He could only say respectfully: "Caomin is honored to have such an opportunity! I would like to ask the emperor, can you start now?"
Zhu Li was stunned and it was not difficult for a peerless master like Zhang Xingfeng to use his skills as a first-class master, but can the Golden Palace bear his troubles?
Zhu Li asked, "It's right here? Is it OK?"
Zhang Xingfeng smiled and said, "Of course, Caomin is very confident."
Zhu Li also smiled heartily and said, "Okay, but you have to worry about not hurting my beloved minister! Oh, I am too stingy. Just be a Golden Palace. Mr. Zhang can do it, don't hide it, haha..."
"Yes" Zhang Xingfeng smiled. In fact, he still has a good impression of the emperor in front of him, and his heroic spirit made him feel happy!
Looking at the ministers who walked to the side of the Golden Palace in fear, Zhang Xingfeng smiled. It seemed that these civil officials were very greedy for life and death. The military generals on the right were still very courageous and did not move. They looked straight at Zhang Xingfeng, looking forward to Zhang Xingfeng's performance.
Zhang Xingfeng made a move with his right hand, and his body leaped. A ray of sword light actually appeared at Zhang Xingfeng's feet. The sword light actually pushed Zhang Xingfeng completely in the air like a physical body. Zhang Xingfeng stood proudly on the sword light with his hands behind his back. Everyone looked at Zhang Xingfeng, who was like a god in shock.
"The sword light is materialized! I am satisfied that I can see the legendary skills!" The general standing in the first sighed.
"General Fan, I am very happy. I was so lucky to see the extremely 'realized sword light' of the sword. Zhang Xingfeng, Zhang Xingfeng, how did you practice it? Why is it so powerful?" Zhu Li used to lead troops in the army and often showed his warrior side.
Zhang Xingfeng laughed and was happy when he heard this, "Your Majesty, it's hard to say how to practice this martial arts, mainly the master, okay!"
Zhu Li immediately said, "Oh, master, your master is created by your master. Can I meet your master? I have always wanted to meet the master, but I just don't have the chance. I wonder if Mr. Zhang can give me this opportunity?"
Zhang Xingfeng smiled, and everything was as expected, and then he said happily: "Your Majesty, my master Tianxinzi is now a native of the Immortal Realm. It was a coincidence that I accepted me as my disciple. Even I don't know where the master is."
When Zhu Li heard this, he smiled in his heart: As expected, you Zhang Xingfeng and your master, you are so powerful in martial arts, your master has actually reached the realm of an immortal. It seems that you must grasp your Zhang Xingfeng in order to regain the majesty of the royal family and let the four major families know that the world belongs to the royal family.
Zhu Li looked at Zhang Xingfeng and sighed: "It's such a pity. It's a pity that he didn't have the chance to meet an immortal like Master Ling. Forget it, such an opportunity is hard to come by. Mr. Zhang, I've almost forgotten what I'm doing today, haha! Okay, now the title ceremony will begin."
The other three guys immediately walked to Zhang Xingfeng and were very angry: Today has become the day for Zhang Xingfeng's performance!
The old eunuch standing next to the emperor shouted sharply: "Wang Tian, Zhang Xingfeng, Empress Li, Qi Xiaoti listened to the title! According to Tian Chengyu, the emperor ordered: Wang Tian, Zhang Xingfeng, Empress Li, and Qi Xiaoti have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty and are now named Baron of the Ming Dynasty. Qinchi!"
Zhang Xingfeng and the other three guys knelt down and thanked: "Thank you, the emperor!"
The four took a token and the suit that symbolized the Baron.
Wang Tian stepped forward and said, "Report to the emperor, today, in order to thank the emperor for his concern for my Wang family, I have brought two million taels of silver. I hope the emperor will accept it with a smile!"
Queen Li strode forward and said, "Report to the emperor, today, in order to thank the emperor for his concern for my Li family, I have brought 1.5 million taels of silver. I hope the emperor will accept it with a smile!"
Qi Xiaoti stepped forward and said, "Report to the emperor, today, in order to thank the emperor for his concern for my Qi family, my elders have brought me three million taels of silver. I hope the emperor will accept it with a smile!"
Zhang Xingfeng was stunned. He really didn't know that he would have to pay the emperor a favor after being named Baron. Seeing others looking at him, not only his expression was very ugly.
When Zhu Li saw Zhang Xingfeng like this, he laughed in his heart. This kid didn't bring anything even though he couldn't do it. See what he should do! He looked at Zhang Xingfeng with a smile as if waiting for Zhang Xingfeng's gift.
Wang Tian and the others laughed at Zhang Xingfeng: Look at what you were proud of just now, and now you will see what you should do!
Zhang Xingfeng smiled bitterly in his heart, and suddenly moved his heart. He walked forward with a smile and said respectfully to Zhu Li: "Report to the emperor, today Weichen brought his master to practice a kind of spiritual pill that is very ordinary for him. One of this spiritual pills can increase his skills for thirty years. Now Weichen is dedicated to the emperor five spiritual pills. I hope the emperor will accept it with a smile!"
When Zhu Li heard about the increase in his skills for 30 years, he was immediately excited and almost ran off the Dragon Statue to compete with Zhang Xingfeng: In the entire Qinglong Continent, the court is completely in the downstream of the secret forces. Although there are four first-class masters, there is not even a single realm of heaven. Mainly, the Ming Dynasty was only a hundred years old. How could there be too many peerless masters? But with these five spiritual pills, the court will soon have four masters in the realm of heaven. You must know that the Li family's divine guards and hidden god guards have only six, and two were killed by Zhang Xingfeng, and there were only four! Now the court has four masters in an instant! The bargaining chips for speaking in the secret competition will increase greatly!
Looking at the five spiritual pills presented by Zhang Xingfeng, Zhu Li's eyes were round and he laughed loudly: "Haha... OK, OK, Zhang Xingfeng, you are very good, okay, now I will give you the title of Earl, and that's the Earl! Hahaha... OK, retreat to the court!"
After Zhu Li finished speaking, he quickly ran away with five spiritual pills. Even the ceremony of enthroning the count was cancelled. He just asked the eunuch to give him a token and a set of clothes representing the count. Zhu Li really wanted his four masters to reach the realm of heaven. The most important thing is that he is also a first-class master. After taking the spiritual pill, he will reach the realm of heaven and live forever!
The officials of the court immediately went to congratulate Zhang Xingfeng. You should know that there are many barons in the Ming Dynasty, but very few earls. The meaning of becoming earls is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
"Earl Zhang, you are so young and promising. Your future is limitless!"
"Earl Zhang, you haven't gotten engaged yet. My little girl is only 28 years old this year, and she is as beautiful as a flower. Can she..."
"Mr. Wang's daughter is so ugly, Count Zhang, don't be fooled. My daughter is only seventeen years old this year and is virtuous and solemn..."...
Zhang Xingfeng was almost crazy, but the officials were squeezing tightly, and they couldn't escape even if they wanted to!
The three depressed and lonely guys on the side couldn't figure out how much more than one million taels of silver they gave were not praised. Zhang Xingfeng just gave five elixirs the size of mung beans and immediately became the count! It's really so annoying!
Zhang Xingfeng couldn't stand seeing so many people's congratulations. Finally, he waited for a gap and used his peerless light skills, and disappeared in a flash. Only the group of imperial officials were left behind to sigh: "You are really a peerless master. Even the light skills are so powerful that we can't even see the figure!"
Zhang Xingfeng ran outside the palace, looked back, and breathed a sigh of relief: "This palace is really not as stupid as anyone."
"Young Master Zhang, you are going home. Do you want your brother to send you a ride?"
Zhang Xingfeng looked up and said with a majestic Zhang Long riding a tall horse. Since he received the money from Xingfeng Manor, Zhang Long's attitude towards Zhang Xingfeng has changed by 180 degrees! In his eyes, Zhang Xingfeng is just a moving vault!
Zhang Xingfeng shivered. He didn't want to get involved with the people in the court. He immediately said, "No need, I'll just go back by myself, thank you!" As he said that, Zhang Xingfeng used his peerless light skills again and disappeared.
Zhang Long was stunned; what's going on, am I a tiger? Why did I slip away as soon as I saw me? Oh, I want to get some more benefits!
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"The master is back, the master is back..." The servants immediately shouted loudly when they saw Zhang Xingfeng's figure, and the entire manor ran over immediately.
Li Da ran the fastest, and his eyes lit up when he saw Zhang Xingfeng, "Master, no, Baron Zhang, Xiaomin is here to pay tribute to you!"
When Zhang Xingfeng saw Li Da like that, he seemed to see the people in the palace again. With a wave of his hand, Li Da was sealed with a mute hole. He could only dance and could not make any sounds.
Li Er also ran out, and his eyes lit up when he saw Zhang Xingfeng: "Congratulations to Master, congratulations to Master..."
When Zhang Xingfeng heard this, he remembered the officials who said congratulations. With a wave of his hand, Li Er could only dance.
As soon as the rest came out, they saw the Li brothers who were dancing but unable to make sounds, and they all closed their mouths. The Li brothers could only suffer in distress. Zhang Xingfeng's acupoint-clicking skills were not something that others could unlock. They could only wait until the acupoint time has passed.
Finally, Brother Wang walked up and said, "Young Master, how are you doing today!"
Zhang Xingfeng's face showed a faint pale face. He threw the token and clothes in his hand to Brother Wang, then ran into the manor and said, "You can see for yourself, don't bother me!"
Brother Wang looked at the token in his hand, then looked at the clothes in his hand in confusion, and said in confusion: "Isn't it a baron? Why is it an earl again?" He turned his head and looked at the others.
The others were all confused. Brother Wang could only look at the direction of Zhang Xingfeng's room. Thinking of what Zhang Xingfeng said just now, he was shocked. He didn't dare to mess with Zhang Xingfeng again at this time. He murmured to himself: "Isn't the count much better than the baron? Why are you asking?" After that, he turned around and returned to his room.
Everyone dispersed in a daze, only knowing that Zhang Xingfeng would not be the baron, but of course the Li brothers could only dance for a while.
Zhang Xingfeng sat quietly at the desk, looking at the "Feng Qiuhuang" on the table. His face was calm and he no longer had the turmoil he had just made. Zhang Xingfeng suddenly sighed.
Chapter completed!