Capítulo 1355: Chapter 1346: Completely Dood
“Hey, hey, listen to , listen to …” Xiao Yifei wanted to explain that he was from the Zhang Family and was there to report news from them. Perhaps this might be a way to get inside, but the two guards directly dragged him towards the outside street.
However, he couldn’t use brute force. Although the two guards were skilled, they weren’t capable of defeating him. Xiao Yifei was confident about that. But getting caught was a small matter; offending the Empress would be a major issue. Provoking the imperial wrath would be disastrous.
“Wait!” Suddenly, a clear voice ca from inside the Martial Emperor Hall, “Let him co in.”
The two guards exchanged glances and then released Xiao Yifei. With a very respectful posture, they said towards the voice inside, “Yes, we understand.”
Xiao Yifei was quite puzzled. He shouldn’t know anyone inside the Martial Emperor Hall, so why would soone help him? With a hint of doubt, he entered the hall.
Unexpectedly, there was another world beyond the city walls. Xiao Yifei carefully observed and couldn’t help but sigh at the luxuriousness of the imperial residence, which was even comparable to, or perhaps more splendid than, the Mu Residence in so aspects.
Pavilions, carved beams, grand palaces, with scenery as alluring as a rear garden. It seed this Empress really knew how to enjoy life.
“Follow .” While Xiao Yifei was admiring the surroundings, the familiar voice appeared in his ear again. It was the voice that helped him into the “royal courtyard.” Following the voice, he saw a person dressed like a servant, presumably a subordinate of the Empress.
With a sense of curiosity, Xiao Yifei followed behind the servant, passing through one gate after another, traversing various areas, and finally arriving at a place like a rear garden, specifically an area surrounded by a lake, filled with various artificial rock formations.
“Esteed guest,” the servant suddenly said respectfully, “The person you want to see is over there.” She pointed in a direction.
“Oh my!” Following the servant’s direction, Xiao Yifei was greatly shocked because the location was right in the center of the large lake, with carved jade structures and multicolored curtains obscuring the view inside.
“Thank you!” Xiao Yifei chuckled, then approached the lake’s edge. In the middle of the unnad lake, were nurous lotus flowers, the water was crystal clear, with red carp swimming gracefully—a display of royal extravagance.
Although the small pavilion in the lake had a unique charm, there was no apparent way to get to it, like a mirage, sowhat elusive.
“Seems like they want to test …” Xiao Yifei chuckled. This Empress indeed had a sense of humor. Since it was a eting with a distinguished guest, why use such a thod? However, even though it was sowhat impolite, it wouldn’t stop him.
Given Xiao Yifei’s current cultivation, there were various thods to overco such situations: Crossing the River on a Leaf, Dragonfly Water Dipping, or even Sky Crossing—all were trivial. But Xiao Yifei didn’t demonstrate these flashy skills; to him, magic was for combat, not for show.
“Splash—” Since the person was already there, he couldn’t let them wait. Xiao Yifei leaped forward and plunged into the lake. Due to gravity, his body rapidly descended, but at the water’s surface, he stood steadily!
Step by step, like a dragonfly dipping on the water, Xiao Yifei leisurely made his way to the small island in the lake’s center, as though, at that mont, he was like a leaf, managing his pressure perfectly in the water, not causing a single ripple.
The pavilion was about three feet high. Xiao Yifei finally leaped up, landed, and gently pushed aside the curtain. He said as gracefully as possible, “Pardon the intrusion.”
Behind the curtain, there was a unique ambiance. Inside were three won, two standing behind, presumably servants, and directly at the front was a woman sitting composedly. Her features weren’t indescribable. Perhaps on the street, one might overlook her at a glance because she wasn’t so stunning. But upon closer inspection, there was a unique charm, like the more you looked, the more beautiful she seed.
The woman was playing chess—Chariots, Horses, and Cannons, the usual Chinese chess—but lacking an opponent. Yet, she played with great interest as though battling with the air. This reminded Xiao Yifei of Muyun, who was also a highly skilled national player, particularly fond of chess, preferring to play alone quietly when no one was around.
However, after a mont of thought, Xiao Yifei couldn’t help but want to laugh. Now, that guy is constantly delayed by national affairs and probably has no ti to consider personal hobbies.
“Please have a seat, sir.” Suddenly, the elegant woman smiled and said.
Only then did Xiao Yifei regain his composure, slightly apologetically bowed, then sat cross-legged directly opposite the woman.
“May I ask…” Xiao Yifei was about to speak but was interrupted by the woman shaking her head.
“I know your purpose for coming, sir.” The woman smiled, “I am here to give you a reply on behalf of the Empress.”
“Where is the Empress now?” Xiao Yifei asked sowhat boldly, sending soone to receive him seed to imply he was not taken seriously. Yet, he couldn’t get angry; he was now relying on others.
“The Empress is in cultivation…” The woman’s response was very clever. Using cultivation as an excuse, on one hand, she implied the Empress was busy, and on the other hand, cultivation is common among cultivators. Saying it this way skillfully bypassed the etiquette issue: it wasn’t about lacking manners, but about being at a critical cultivation stage, thus not losing the etiquette of receiving guests.
“Do you play chess, sir?” the woman smiled again.
“A little.” Xiao Yifei didn’t know what the other was up to, but since she was interested, he decided to try.
Xiao Yifei knew so chess, having learned a little from his long association with Muyun. Of course, he only knew a little, so he quickly lost under the woman’s continuous offense.
“Please forgive my lack of skill,” Xiao Yifei said, sowhat embarrassed. He wasn’t good at chess, so naturally, he wasn’t a match for her.
“Hehe…” The woman realized Xiao Yifei truly only knew a “little,” losing interest in continuing, and smiled as she moved onto the main topic: “Before the Empress appeared, I heard of the talents of the world, among them, Mr. Xiao Yifei was most notable. Seeing you today, it is indeed true.”
“Hahaha…” Xiao Yifei felt sowhat awkward, having to laugh along. He wished to curse whoever gave him such a reputation—it was utterly boring and now made him a laughingstock.
“Mr. Xiao’s visit this ti must be for sothing important,” the woman finally addressed the business, her expression slightly intriguing.
“Yes,” Xiao Yifei smiled faintly, then revealed his purpose: “I wish to borrow so troops from the Empress.”
“Oh? For what purpose?” the woman smiled faintly. In this Ancient World, troops were unnecessary. The entire world belonged to the Empress alone; even the slightest disturbance was within her grasp.
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