These fairies want me to deal with them every day.

"why?"

"Don't you think His Majesty is very beautiful?"

"indeed."

Wei Tu looked at the woman on the high platform. Even sitting there, it was hard to avoid being drawn to her from afar.

The sunlight seemed to be shining directly on her.

"She's simply the most beautiful woman in our Great Shang Dynasty!"

The young guard, who wasn't very old, said this.

Wei Tu seemed to remember something.

"That's not right."

Don't you think so?

"No, I mean... Her Majesty has only been on the throne for a year, but you're making it sound like you've been watching her for five years."

"Oh dear, His Majesty frequented the palace often before he ascended the throne..."

"is it?"

"Yes, it seems that the late emperor was very strict with everyone at that time, as if he was dissatisfied with any of his children. But in fact, after the late emperor's health deteriorated, he frequently summoned Your Majesty. The late emperor actually had high hopes for Your Majesty... but probably because Your Majesty is a woman, there were many concerns at the time, which led to so many mistakes."

After saying that, the guard laughed again.

"But if the late Emperor could see this scene in heaven, he would be very gratified. His Majesty has accomplished something that no one in the world dares to imagine."

Wei Tu patted the guard on the shoulder.

"If you could actually get to Her Majesty's side, she might just be knocked unconscious by your horse."

"I'm not flattering you at all; these are my honest thoughts!"

"Wow, it's even reached a higher level."

"By the way, what do you think of today's arena, sir?"

"How do you see it... I'll stand here and see."

"No, that's not it. I heard these southern barbarians are very powerful... Although a chivalrous person defeated one of them yesterday, they've now called for reinforcements. What do you think will happen?"

"Ah... I think it's about 50/50."

"A 50/50 chance? I think this swordsman has a good chance of winning. Many people who saw it said that the young swordsman defeated that arrogant southern barbarian in just two moves! It's a pity I was on duty at the time and didn't see it..."

"It's okay, we can see it today."

"I hope they won't let me down. I have to defeat these arrogant southern barbarians..."

"I don't think so."

Wei Tu felt something was strange. How should he explain it later?

"...By the way, sir, who exactly are you? This is the first time I've met you."

It seemed that only now did the guards realize the need to investigate the boy's identity. After all, his presence here, his young age, and his apparent high rank were all too suspicious.

Wei Tu said with a smile.

"That's not important."

"No, this is very important!"

"Aren't we having a good talk? Why do you care who I am?"

The guards' attitude became quite aggressive at this point.

He even rested his hand on his sword.

"My lord... although we've had a pleasant conversation, it's impossible not to care who you are. What if... you've infiltrated this place by forging official robes..."

Wei Tu shook his head regretfully.

"I wanted to interact with you like a normal person, but what I got in return was..."

"grown ups!"

"grown ups!!"

Just as Wei Tu was about to sigh, a palace maid rushed over, panting, and arrived in front of him.

He seemed to still have some complaints.

"Lord Wei, what are you doing here! His Majesty is calling for you!"

The guard was stunned.

Looking at the boy's slightly dazed expression, he said, "Huh? When did you call that? I didn't hear it."

"How can you hear me from so far away? Hurry up, let's go!"

The guards watched in astonishment as the young man strode away with the palace maid.

Unexpectedly, he saw the boy take a few steps forward, then turn his head to look at him.

"I'm going into the ring later, I hope I won't let you down, bro!"

"..."

The guards' hands were trembling.

So... he was that young swordsman?

My attitude...did I do something wrong just now?

Wait a minute... he called me brother!

Wei Tu followed the palace maid to the steps, and only then did everyone's eyes turn to him.

Wei Tu looked up and saw Ye Bingluan's reproachful gaze, so he immediately lowered his head.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

They behaved with utmost respect.

Before Ye Bingluan could speak, Meng Hu, who was standing on the other side, shouted.

"Hey Wei! I thought you were too scared to show your face and would just cower like a turtle. Well, you've got some guts, but your good luck in beating me yesterday is gone today!"

Wei Tu turned his head to look at the shouting Meng Hu and the people around him.

He quickly identified the two men who appeared calm and composed by their presence.

However, his gaze was fleeting and did not linger for long before landing on Meng Hu.

"Oh, I only beat you because of luck. So, are you going to play today?"

Meng Hu's eyes widened.

"If I go on stage... wouldn't that be bullying you?! My two older brothers are enough!"

Wei Tu grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

"It's okay, all three of us can go together, I'll hit you first. I'll accept it if I lose, but I just want to see if I was lucky yesterday."

Meng Hupi's face turned bright red.

He looked around, then looked up at Ye Bingluan.

"Your Majesty! Let's begin! My two older brothers can't wait!"

47. Binding Immortal Rope?

"Your Majesty, if we win, will you be willing to return to Chechi Kingdom with us to see our king?"

"Who are you."

"Meng Lu, the second bravest warrior of Chechi Kingdom."

The man named Meng Lu raised his head and looked at the empress on the high platform.

Wei Tu glanced at Meng Lu from the side and thought to himself... Why does this name sound a bit fiery?

Ye Bingluan answered the other party.

"I have not agreed to this matter."

"What's the point of fighting then?"

Meng Lu frowned as he looked at the young empress.

Ye Bingluan chuckled lightly, "Wasn't this a request from your younger brother? Your brother wanted to fight, so I gave him a ring. It wasn't me who agreed to anything first, was it?"

Meng Lu, however, continued to glare at Ye Bingluan relentlessly.

"Your Majesty! We have been in the Great Shang for a long time. If you are not sincere in your desire to negotiate, what is the point of this arena?"

"Of course we should talk, but only after you've finished your fight. Treat this arena as a fun little interlude. After all, aren't we supposed to be inferior to you men of the Great Shang Dynasty? Now I want to see if you're really as powerful as you claim. If you don't even have this much ability, why should I go to your wretched place?"

This very simple and obvious provocation tactic was surprisingly effective.

Meng Lu sneered and glanced at Wei Tu beside her.

"Hehe, Your Majesty, I think this person is not a subject of your Great Shang at all. It's hard to say whether he is even a person."

"Hey, why are you swearing?"

Wei Tu looked over with annoyance. Ye Bingluan, however, smiled as she looked at Meng Lu.

"He is, of course, a subject of the Shang Dynasty."

"What evidence do you have?"

"I am a true Shang Guo citizen, and we Shang Guo people are all masters!"

"If I say so, then so be it. What proof do I need? Do I have to tell you that she is my beloved concubine?"

"..."

After Ye Bingluan finished speaking,