Bab 23: Empress Dowager's Birthday, Good News From the Border
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Xia Palace.
In the void.
The white-robed man was disdainful. "It's your honor that we can come to Xia. You don't bow and kowtow, and you still dare to control us? What are the rules of Xia?"
"Rules?" Ye Xuan asked. "I am the rule."
The white-robed man's figure flickered, and he rushed forward. "I love breaking rules."
Ye Xuan stood proudly in the air, his white clothes dancing in the wind. It seemed like he would soar into the sky in the next moment. Facing the attack of the man in white, he was as steady as a rock and fearless.
Clang.
A sword pierced through the air and came right at Ye Xuan.
In front of the Eternal Peace Palace, all the ministers were shocked. The Crown Prince had offended these people. They were afraid that he would not be able to escape and would bring trouble to the Great Xia Empire.
He was still too young.
He didn't know that the martial world was dangerous and the strong were respected.
A smile appeared on Empress Dowager He's face. Although things had developed beyond her expectations, Ye Xuan had crazily sought death and would immediately die under the sword of the man in white. The final result would still be the same.
In the air, Kong Ningfeng pointed his sword at Ye Xuan and said sarcastically, "What? You don't even have the courage to attack?"
Buzz.
A flash of sword light cut through the air, piercing through Kong Ningfeng's shoulder. Blood gushed out like a fountain, and his figure was sent flying backward.
Kong Ningfeng was terrified. He knew that the sword had wanted to kill him just now, and it could easily cut his throat. The person who had come had only severely injured him. He could be considered to have been merciful.
At this moment, Jue Ying appeared beside Ye Xuan. "Your Highness, kill him?"
"In the future, kill him with one sword, understand?" Ye Xuan said.
Jue Ying turned into a ghost, leaving a trail of afterimages in the air. Before Kong Ningfeng could stabilize himself, the figure shot past him. He raised his hand to cover his neck, blood spurting out from the gaps between his fingers.
"Tongxuan..."
Everyone's expression changed when they saw Kong Ningfeng's figure fall from the sky. They all turned to look at Jue Ying. The people from the Kong Clan of Heavenly Lake were furious. They didn't think that Ye Xuan would really dare to kill.
Ye Xuan stepped into the air, and his eyes fell on everyone. "This is my rule. You may leave the palace now."
The cultivators of the Kong Clan were furious, and spiritual Qi burst out from their bodies. They were obviously going to attack Ye Xuan, but they were stopped by someone. After a moment of hesitation, they left on their swords and exited the Great Xia Palace.
Ye Xuan landed from the sky and appeared beside Empress Dowager He. "I have no right to question the Empress Dowager's interest in making friends. However, your friends are here as guests and don't follow my rules. I'll have to teach them a lesson."
As he said this, his gaze fell on Li Zhongxian. "Eunuch Li, I have something to ask you."
Li Zhongxian was terrified. He bowed and said, "Your Highness, just ask."
"Eunuch Li," Ye Xuan said. "I don't have the final say in the palace?"
Li Zhongxian was speechless.
Ye Xuan restrained his breath and smiled lightly. "Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday, a grand event in Great Xia. Don't let a small episode ruin the mood of the ministers. The birthday celebration should continue..."
As his voice fell, he got up and entered the hall. He came to the table opposite Emperor Xia and took a seat. Empress Dowager He saw Ye Xuan sit down, and her face was extremely ugly. She gave Li Zhongxian a look, and the latter understood and got up to leave.
"Xuan'er, these people don't come with good intentions. Be careful," Emperor Xia warned in a low voice.
"Father, don't worry. They are very weak."
"Xuan'er, the White Emperor City, the Green Emperor City, and the Heavenly Lake are all famous martial arts giant cities in the martial world. Since they are able to come to Great Xia, they should have joined the Nine States Alliance." Emperor Xia was deeply worried. "The sudden appearance of the Nine States Alliance will definitely stir up a storm in the world. I can sense a conspiracy with their arrival."
Ye Xuan said with a smile, "Father, attend the birthday celebration well. I heard that the Empress Dowager has found an expert to help you detoxify the poison."
The Empress Dowager suppressed the anger in her heart and returned to the center seat. Beside her, Emperor Xia said, "Mother, don't be angry. Xuan'er is doing this for the Great Xia Empire. All the officials are watching. We can't let the empire lose its reputation."
"The Crown Prince is amazing. He dared to kill someone on my birthday. He doesn't respect me at all."
"Empress Dowager, you're wrong. I'm only protecting the dignity of the empire," Ye Xuan said lightly as his gaze fell on the entrance of the hall. At this moment, the people from the White Emperor City's Xiao Clan, the Green Emperor city's Chu Clan, and Heavenly Lake's Kong Clan appeared.
"Zhongxian, lead the honored guests to their seats!"
Everyone took their seats, and Ye Xuan could clearly feel a few killing intents. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as if saying, "I like it when you can't stand me and can't kill me."
Emperor Xia said, "Mother, everyone's here. The birthday celebration can begin."
There's no hurry," the Empress Dowager replied. "There are still two important guests who have not arrived."
When Ye Xuan heard this, he knew that the people from the Nine States Alliance had not arrived yet. After a short while, Li Zhongxian entered the palace again and bowed. "Empress Dowager, Blood Daoist, and Mr. Long are here."
"Quickly invite them in," the Empress Dowager said with a smile.
The next moment, two figures entered the hall. The leader was a wearing long black robe and looked a little evil. He held a white horsetail whisk in his hand. He was the Blood Daoist, Yang Daji.
The other person was like a floating cloud as he slowly walked over. He was calm and steady. Ye Xuan guessed that this person was a member of the Nine States Alliance because the moment he appeared, everyone looked over with respect.
The Empress Dowager stood up slowly and waved her sleeves. "Mr. Long, Master, it is Great Xia's fortune that you are here to attend my birthday celebration."
Long Hua said, "The people praise Chang'an as the first Imperial City in the world. It is full of talents and has great luck. Today is the Empress Dowager's birthday, so I came to take a look."
At this point, his eyes swept past Ye Xuan, and he continued, "However, on the way here, I heard that Great Xia was at war and lost the border. The Northern Barbarians have already taken over three counties."
"Xia is a good country. It will not fall into the hands of the Northern Barbarians."
The Empress Dowager looked at Ye Xuan coldly. "Mr. Long, you may not know this, but the Crown Prince is currently in charge of the country. Let's have the Crown Prince talk about the defeat at the border."
Ye Xuan smiled. "Mr. Long, is it? You might have stayed in Chang'an City for too long, so your news is a little outdated. It has been two months since the Northern Barbarians attacked the three counties."
"With the speed of the Northern Barbarian cavalry, even if they can't reach the imperial capital in two months, they should be close. Why is there no news of the Northern Barbarian army? Aren't you all curious?"
The officials nodded and discussed among themselves. Long Hua remained calm, but he was shocked and knew that he had underestimated Ye Xuan.
At this moment, a servant appeared outside the hall with an eagle on his shoulder. "Your Highness, an urgent report from the border!"
Ye Xuan glanced at Gao Ying, who quickly left and returned with the military report. "Your Highness, it's good news from the border!"
"Read!"
"Your Highness, in the battle of Lieyang Pass, General Lu led 3,000 soldiers to kill the enemy...."
Ye Xuan saw that Gao Ying had stopped. "Continue!"
Gao Ying swallowed his saliva and calmed down. "General Lu's 3,000 troops killed 70,000 enemies and defeated the tiger leopard cavalry and elephant armored army of the Northern Barbarians."
His words shocked everyone and set off waves.
The scene instantly fell silent, and even the sound of everyone's breathing could be clearly heard.
Ye Xuan said casually, "Eunuch Gao, report this to my father and the Empress Dowager!"
The Empress Dowager was speechless.
-- Hadiah diterima