"Zhuge family master, welcome back." Several middle-aged people who were no longer young and had an extraordinary temperament greeted them one by one, chatting with Zhuge Minghan, with a warm smile, which he had never seen before, to be honest, even if he was a member of the hidden family, he had never been so welcomed.

Zhuge Ming returned the salute and said: "You are polite, invited to come, I Zhuge Ming is really honored, a few years away, how are you doing?" ”

"Where can I compare to Brother Zhuge , as the fifth protector of the Shenlong Empire, I am full of glory, even in the Northern Book Department, I can hear the name of the Zhuge family, it is really enviable!"

For the hermit family, it is not really as the world thinks, willing to be bland, ignoring power and reputation, on the contrary, they care too much about their reputation, so they will retreat bravely and save their reputation, like the current Zhuge family, as a protector of the country, supported by the empire, this glory, is not ordinary?

Zhuge Ming immediately bowed to the sky and said: "This is all His Majesty the Emperor's Enlong, my Zhuge clan will go all out to repay the kindness of His Majesty the Emperor, and dare not be arrogant." ”

This kind of mentality, Zhuge Ming has been doing very well, listening to his daughter Zhuge Tianfeng said, the emperor is very satisfied with the favor of the Zhuge family, as long as the emperor is satisfied, then the existence of the Shenlong Empire, the glory of the Zhuge family, there will be no loss, so this has been written into the ancestral genealogy, even if the next patriarch, must follow the ancestral teachings.

Looking at Zhuge Ming's appearance, the major patriarchs were envious.

"Brother-in-law is quite hearted, I know to come back to see me, let's go, the old lady has been looking forward to it for a long time, next time I will bring my little sister back together, let the old man see it, at such an old age, I'm afraid there are not many days left." A slender and slightly serious old man stepped forward and spoke to Zhuge Ming.

This is Situ Huada, and Zhuge Ming's uncle, Zhuge Ming's wife, is the daughter of the Situ family, this uncle was still an opponent at the beginning, if it wasn't for his wife's love for him, he would have to marry, this family, I'm afraid it would be ruined at that time.

Although time has passed, Zhuge Ming knows that this uncle has always been not optimistic about him, and it is rare to be so polite as today.

Now this ****** Da is the head of the Situ family, the so-called old lady has long cared about the world, so she said that she was just looking for a step down, in fact, the original intention was that the Situ family should have something to ask for, and Zhuge Ming knew this.

But for his wife's sake, he won't take his previous grievances to heart, as one of the protectors of the empire, there is only one criterion for anything he does now, that is, it is beneficial to the empire, otherwise, even if it is an uncle, he will not follow his own interests and give convenience.

As a protector, he knows a lot of secrets of the empire, and the next empire is going to launch the Beixuan War, attack the Beixuan Empire, and prepare to unify the continent, in this case, anyone who damages the interests of the empire will be the enemy of their five protectors, and they will resolutely give a severe blow, even if it is these hidden families.

With the current strength of the empire, the Hidden Family has no power to resist.

The people's aspirations, the word Shenlong, surpass everything.

"Uncle, Zhuge Ming is really rude, these years, I have been busy with official business, and I don't have much time, I will ask the old lady for forgiveness later, everyone, meet again after a long absence, why don't you go to Situ's house together, let's get together?"

When Zhuge Ming said this, Situ Huada was a little dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything, but also spoke at the same time: "Brother-in-law said well, let's get together, talk, chat, we have been apart for so long, there is indeed a lot to say." ”

Helian family, in the Beishan Department, Helian family, as one of the hidden families, is not the most powerful, but because in the troubled times, everyone still knows the truth of unity and strength, and they are not oppressed, everyone in Beishan, they still get along relatively well, and the Helian family is not favored, just because, when the Helian family reaches this generation, there is only one daughter.

Therefore, Helian Cangshui has no intention of marrying off his daughter at all, and getting rich is the only way, otherwise wouldn't Helian have broken the bloodline inheritance?

However, what makes Helian Cangshui more satisfied is that his daughter is very good, not only looks like a flower like jade, but also has a martial arts bone, and under the cultivation of the submersion, she has already made a name for herself in the Beishan Department, which is considered the most powerful master of the younger generation, and also let the courtiers from all departments who came from Wenfang step through the threshold.

Helian Yun'er is the eldest lady of the Helian family.

At this moment, in the backyard of Helian's ancestral home, a flying figure, like a fluttering butterfly, shuttled among the flowers, colorful clothes fluttering in the wind, just this posture is beautiful.

Long black hair, flowing in the sword light, the pace is mysterious, blurred and missing, a few maids around him, can no longer see the figure of the young lady, only to see the sword light floating, petals like rain, confused and falling, the woman who moved vertically, finally stopped, the long sword in her hand, drew out six sword flowers, and made a "whoosh" sound.

On the ground, a plum-like sword mark was formed, representing the woman's sword intent, which had entered the virtual realm.

"Miss, Miss-----" A cute little girl, who has rushed in, is delicate and slender, slim, although the figure is not tall, but it is very cute, giving people a kind of kitten-like tenderness.

"Xiaoling, what's going on again?" Raised her hand to pick up the wet wipes sent by the waitress, gently wiped the hot sweat on her forehead, and then the woman turned around, this is a delicate and delicate face, like a flower, with a bit of flushing after activity, pink muscles, like water, people can not help but want to reach out and touch it.

The little girl Xiaoling has rushed to the front of the woman.

This is Helian Yun'er, the beautiful Helian Yun'er.

"Miss, miss, the head of the family has gone to Situ's house, it is estimated that he has discussed Miss's marriage."

If an ordinary woman hears this, she must be shy and dare not face it, which is a unique instinct of women.

But Helian Yun'er didn't, but smiled when she heard this, and said: "What gossip and rumors have you heard again, even the two brothers of Helian family, they can't beat me together, and they dare to propose marriage to me, are they so thick-skinned?" ”

Yes, as for the two brothers of the Helian family, his father would never agree, not to mention that the Helian family is different from other hidden families, there is only one daughter, the meaning of the father and mother is already very clear, that is, to recruit a son-in-law, for this, Helian Yun'er did not refuse, anyway, she just needs to insist on one, it must be in her heart.

As for marrying or recruiting a son-in-law, I believe it doesn't matter much, as long as you love each other, what's the problem with where to live.

The girl Xiaoling immediately waved her hand again and again, and said: "Miss, you are mistaken, it's not the two brothers of the Helian family, I just heard that the head of the Zhuge family has returned to Beishan, and all the heads of the family have gone, Miss, you won't forget, now the emperor of the Shenlong Empire is recruiting draft girls, and it is estimated that the head of the family is also moved." ”

In this way, Helian Yun'er is a little uncertain, although Helian is more special, but she can't guarantee that her father will not be moved by this, in fact, these days, she knows that all the families in the Beishan Department are envious of the Zhuge family who left the ministry, you know, she and Zhuge Tianfeng are still best friends, but since Zhuge Tianfeng left here, they have not met again.

I heard that now Zhuge Tianfeng has been crowned the emperor's concubine, and Zhuge Yimai has also enjoyed the glory of the emperor and spread his name on the mainland.

Everyone talked about it occasionally, and they were very envious, and I heard that many people regretted it.

As far as Helian Yun'er is concerned, she does not envy Zhuge Tianfeng, although she has become the imperial concubine, she is indeed glorious and rich, and she enjoys it inexhaustibly, but she is not free, even if she has not tried, but she has also heard that the emperor's harem, fighting openly and secretly, for the emperor's favor, Wuji does not need it, this kind of day, where is she so free now.

She is a very pure person, she doesn't know how to please, and she doesn't think that she will change anything because of the environment, but the glory of the Zhuge family is the envy of the hidden family.

It's just that she heard that the Divine Dragon Emperor is extremely powerful, and now he is known as the number one master in the mainland, and if she has the opportunity to fight with him, it will be a blessing in life.

Later in the evening, Helian Cangshui came back and came to his daughter's courtyard, and when he saw his daughter, his expression was a little serious.

"Yun'er, at today's gathering, all families have decided to send the best daughter in the family to Dragon City to participate in the show, and my father can't refuse, so you have to participate too."

This time, Helian Yun'er's face really changed greatly, she didn't expect her father to make such a decision, and exclaimed in surprise: "Father, if I leave, what will happen to the family-----

"There is no way to do this, your reputation has spread, and the entire Qingzhou already knows, if you don't participate in the draft, the reputation of the Helian family will be bad in the future, and now the emperor's prestige is growing, and it is impossible to resist, if you resist, the consequences will be even more serious."

Helian Yun'er was stunned for a moment, and said: "If this is the case, my daughter has a way, to participate in the show, as long as she is not selected, the emperor is not selected, then I can't blame my Helian family, so my daughter thinks -----"

When Helian Cangshui heard this, he immediately shouted: "No, do you think that you dress up ugly and let yourself not be selected?" ”

"If you are not selected, but the other families have daughters entering the palace, it will be even more of a blow to you and the Helian family, Yun'er, you can't do this." Helian Cangshui said: "Not only can you not hide yourself, but you must try your best to perform, since you are participating in the draft, you must do your best, if you are favored by the emperor, it is not a bad thing." ”

"As for the Helian family, you don't have to worry, you have your own way to solve it when the time comes."

Helian Yun'er was a little anxious, and asked: "Father, are you iron-hearted, do you want to send your daughter to the palace, how is life in the palace, just hearing the rumors makes people unbearable, the daughter really can't live such a life, I'm afraid it will bring trouble to Helian's family in the future, and ask my father to think twice." ”

"It doesn't matter, the Zhuge family doesn't have a daughter in the imperial palace, if you can really enter the palace, your father will ask the head of the Zhuge family to let her daughter take care of one or two, Yun'er, as far as my father knows, the Shenlong Emperor is different, the pride of the sky, if you can get his favor, you can also be regarded as a step to the sky, although the father is reluctant, but instead of letting you marry a mortal, it is better to become an imperial concubine and shine for a lifetime."

"Father will tell you another secret, the Shenlong Empire has prepared for a northern war, attacking the Beixuan Empire, with the current strength of the Beixuan Empire, it can't compete with the Shenlong Empire at all, and the unification of the continent is just around the corner, you think about it, when the time comes, the Shenlong Emperor is the supreme of the continent, and the emperor's order is reached, who dares not to obey?"