Huangxiu

Chapter 46 Royal Gift
Chu Zhiyuan showed a look of longing.

With Concubine Rou's intelligence, she should know that she should pass the news to the emperor, but she didn't know how the emperor would respond.

It would be great if you could really give me the Dragon Ball.

Chu Yi asked curiously: "Brother, what do you want the dragon balls for? Is it fun?"

"It's helpful for cultivation."

"Oh." Chu Yi was not interested at first, but then he said excitedly: "Today Miss Su Yue from Feihua Sword Sect is here. This Miss Su Yue is really amazing!"

"How awesome?"

"She is very good at growing flowers and plants, even better than me. She is amazing!"

"Her martial arts skills are better than yours."

"Brother--!"

"In your spare time, you can practice martial arts. Things are different now than before." Chu Zhiyuan said, "There are still dangers outside the mansion."

"It's not like there's no guard."

"You can't put your life in the hands of others," Chu Zhiyuan said, "Start practicing today."

"I still need to learn etiquette."

"I heard from the two aunts that your etiquette is good enough," Chu Zhiyuan said, "We will start martial arts training in the afternoon."

"..." Chu Yi looked resistant.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Otherwise, don't expect me to collect those rare flowers and plants in the future."

"Okay, okay." Chu Yi compromised quickly.

Bai Ningshuang and Chu Minghou watched with a smile and did not interrupt.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "By the way, mother, I will attend Fourth Uncle's birthday party this time."

"Have you figured it out?" Bai Ningshuang immediately smiled and said, "That's right!"

"When I went to Mingwu Palace this morning, my third brother formally invited me. I had no choice but to agree." Chu Zhiyuan said.

He went to Mingwu Hall early today. When the rising sun turned from red to gold and shone brightly, he was about to leave to report for duty at the Ministry of Rites.

At this time, Chu Zhiyao caught up with him and invited him to attend his father's birthday party.

Seeing his hesitation, Chu Zhiyao said that he had also invited Chu Mingxuan, Chu Zhiting, Chu Zhichuan and others, and they would all go to Mingwu Palace.

When the time comes, we can all gather around a few tables, have fun, and there won’t be outsiders.

Chu Zhiyuan could only agree.

If we don't agree in this situation, we will neither give face to Chu Zhiyao nor to Prince Xuan. We still have to consider the social etiquette.

Bai Ningshuang put down her bowl and chopsticks and said excitedly, "No, I have to go look through your clothes and dress up a little more."

When it comes to King Xuan's birthday party, not only the royal family will be present, but also the dukes, earls, marquises and their families from the Duke's Mansion and the Earl's Mansion.

This occasion is not only an occasion for the powerful, but also a grand gathering for young people.

If the two parties are attracted to each other and their family backgrounds are similar, they can propose marriage.

"Mom, there's no need for that," Chu Zhiyuan said.

"You don't understand this, it's very necessary." Bai Ningshuang stood up and left, his steps hurried and brisk.

Chu Minghou smiled and said, "Your mother has been complaining about you not going. Now it's all right. She is finally relieved."

Chu Yi came over with a smile: "I feel relieved that big brother is here."

She really doesn't want to go to crowded places. She is not used to it and feels nervous and stressed when she thinks about it.

Now when he heard that Chu Zhiyuan was going, he immediately relaxed.

With Chu Zhiyuan by her side, she felt more confident and less nervous. At least she didn't have to talk to anyone else and could just talk to Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Don't forget to practice."

"I know." Chu Yi waved his hand: "Brother, you are so long-winded!"

"I won't say a few more words. I'll go teach you martial arts first. Let's go." Chu Zhiyuan stood up.

Chu Yi sighed and followed Chu Zhiyuan away dejectedly.

……

In the afternoon, Chu Zhiyuan went to the Ministry of Rites first. Seeing Gao Lingfeng waiting outside his house, he waved to him to come in and talk.

"Sir, the Grand Master's Mansion has taken action," Gao Lingfeng said with a heavy face, sighing, "It is said that the thief has been caught and the things have been recovered."

"What happens after you find it?"

"The court took it back, saying that it was something the court had lost, and later it was found by the ancestors of the Houtu Sect. Now it has been returned to its original owner."

Chu Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh.

Gao Lingfeng sneered and said disdainfully: "Don't the Houtu Sect insist on returning things to their original owners? Now, only those who return them to the court are the real original owners. If they are taken back by the court, no one else can think of taking them."

Chu Zhiyuan clapped his hands and laughed, "Great!"

The imperial court is indeed a powerful court.

This move was a counter-attack, leaving the Houtu Sect speechless.

But what about the Feihua Sword Sect?

Gao Lingfeng said: "The Feihua Sword Sect should also be very unwilling to accept this. I wonder if they will cause trouble."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "The court must have thought about it, there should be a way."

After all, the court has to give face to the grand master, so it will not go too far towards the Feihua Sword Sect and will definitely compensate and appease the Feihua Sword Sect.

While the two were talking, a clerk outside reported that an envoy from the imperial court came to see the Minister.

Chu Zhiyuan stood up and left the house with Gao Lingfeng.

In the open space outside the house, a middle-aged eunuch in a red robe was standing with a white jade whisk in his hand, smiling, looking majestic and unyielding.

The red-robed eunuch had a thin figure, gentle temperament, and a white and crystal-clear face. He was obviously a master. Two young eunuchs in green stood behind him, one holding a square sandalwood tray covered with golden silk, revealing its luxury.

Seeing Chu Zhiyuan coming out, the middle-aged eunuch in red robe clasped his fists and bowed: "Your servant Huang Cheng greets Prince Yuan."

Chu Zhiyuan clasped his fists and said with a smile: "Emissary Huang, I wonder what the emperor wants you to do?"

"The emperor ordered me to accompany Prince Yuan to Feihua Sword Sect to pass on his orders."

"Oh? What's your intention?"

"The emperor bestowed two treasures upon the Feihua Sword Sect, one is the Glass Dragon Pearl, and the other is the Sword of Breaking Evil."

"Then I'll open my eyes." Chu Zhiyuan said with a smile: "Okay, Huang Zhongshi?"

The emperor's actions are really interesting.

"If Prince Yuan wants to see it, go ahead." The red-robed eunuch said with a smile.

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at Zou Fang.

Zou Fang came before two young eunuchs in blue and used a white jade whisk to lift the golden silk on the tray.

Under the golden silk is a small rosewood box and an ancient sword, giving off a heavy and timeless feeling.

Both the small rosewood box and the ancient sword are engraved with a gold seal with the word "imperial" written on it, indicating that they were both made by imperial craftsmen under the order of the emperor.

Chu Zhiyuan pursed his lips.

Zou Fang walked forward and gently opened the small rosewood box, and a dark green round bead lay quietly inside.

It is the size of an egg, and looks like it is carved from black jade, crystal clear and warm as if there is spring water flowing inside.

Chu Zhiyuan suddenly felt that the Dragon Transformation Art was running wildly, as if it had gone mad.

He pretended nothing happened and waved his hand in disinterest.

Zou Fang closed it and drew the sword out of its sheath.

"Qiang..."

With a dragon's roar, the long sword was unsheathed. The sword body emitted a cold light, and the cold air quickly spread.

Chu Zhiyuan nodded: "Good sword."

In terms of momentum, it is even better than the Qingying sword at his waist.

This sword may be sharper and more powerful, but one can tell at a glance that the sword is very heavy and is not as suitable for him as the Qingying Sword.

He looked at Huang Cheng and said, "Huang Zhongshi, let's go. Don't delay the Emperor's grandfather's order."

"Yes, yes," Huang Cheng said with a smile, "Prince Yuan, please—!"

Gao Lingfeng looked at this scene with some surprise.

I feel that Huang Cheng’s attitude is a bit too flattering.

Since Huang Cheng was able to convey the emperor's orders, he was no ordinary eunuch. He must be someone trusted by the emperor and had great power.

It was really too flattering for such a great eunuch to have such an attitude towards the prince of Prince Qing's Mansion.

Could this be the way Huang Cheng became the great eunuch?

He secretly sighed that he did not have such a flexible body and could not be so flattering.

Being shameless is also a kind of skill.

Chu Zhiyuan did not comment on Huang Cheng's attitude. He was neither flattered nor too arrogant. He just treated it normally.

These eunuchs in the palace are like willow branches, swaying with the wind. They lean towards whichever side the emperor's wind blows in, and they have no will of their own.

The two walked out together, and Huang Cheng deliberately lagged behind by half a step.

They came out of the Ministry of Rites and walked forward in a large group.

In addition to Chu Zhiyuan's guards, there were also the palace guards. Together, there were more than fifty people on both sides, and they were very imposing.

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When we arrived at the Feihua Sword Sect's residence, the news had already been received.

Lu Wan brought another elder, Yang Jifan, and some disciples of the Feihua Sword Sect out to welcome the imperial edict.

The disciples' eyes lit up as they stared at Huang Cheng in the red robe.

Huang Cheng didn't even look at them, but just stared at Chu Zhiyuan, half a step behind Chu Zhiyuan, showing Chu Zhiyuan's noble status.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and clasped his fists: "Elder Lu, congratulations, the palace envoy Huang Zhong brought the treasure bestowed by the emperor."

Lu Wan looked solemn and slowly clasped her fists: "Thank you, my lord, and thank you, the envoy."

Huang Cheng smiled and clasped his fists, bowed in the direction of the imperial palace, and then his face became solemn and serious: "The emperor said that he has been paying attention to Feihua Sword Sect. I hope that the disciples of your sect will work hard and not get lost. They should make more contributions to the court and live up to this great fortune and the expectations of the emperor!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Wan clasped her fists solemnly: "Everyone in our sect is grateful to you. We will do our best to live up to your kindness!"

Huang Cheng's serious face showed a smile: "I will convey Elder Lu's words to the emperor."

Chu Zhiyuan said: "Elder Lu, please accept these two treasures."

He stepped forward and uncovered the golden silk, revealing a small rosewood box and an ancient sword, and pointed at the two of them.

Two young eunuchs in blue came forward and presented a tray.

Lu Wan and Yang Jifan took the square plates respectively.

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and said, "Open it and take a look."

Lu Wan asked Li Suyue and Xu Wanshan to take the tray respectively, then she opened the small rosewood box and drew out the sword.

Xu Wanshan's eyes were immediately attracted by the Chilong Pearl and he couldn't move his eyes away.

Chu Zhiyuan looked at him with a smile.

Huang Cheng said goodbye immediately and was eager to return to the palace to complete his mission. Before leaving, he bowed to Chu Zhiyuan again with a flattering and enthusiastic smile.

Chu Zhiyuan was in no hurry to leave.

(End of this chapter)