In ancient times, on the land of Qingzhou, seven empires stood side by side, known as the Warring States in history.

However, there are very few records related to the ancient era, and they are only some fragments or vague contents, which basically cannot be completed.

The clearest thing is that there is only one point, that is, at the end of antiquity, only the Qin Empire existed after the strife in the world.

There are many secular speculations in Qingzhou, but the most high-profile view is that Qin swallowed the Six Kingdoms and unified the world.

But this speculation is also problematic, because after the end of the ancient era, the Qin Empire also did not leave any inheritance, and today's Qingzhou, whether it is the Tianyang Dynasty or any kingdom, is not a continuation of the Qin Empire.

The inheritance of the seven empires has not continued, but their treasures have been passed down to the world, telling the story of the past.

Among them, the 'Jade Monument' is one of the tokens of the Chu Empire.

However, the ornamental value of this jade monument is far greater than the practical value, this is just a legendary Chu Empire royal family, used for sacrificial utensils.

But even then, it's worth a fortune.

It is probably not easy for a family in a principality to get it.

The Cao family was willing to spend a lot of effort just to get such a seemingly useless thing, which made Dongfang Shuo very curious.

"Uh...... This ......"

The head of the Cao family looked at several elders in his family, but he was also a little hesitant.

Dongfang Shuo then asked, "What, is there anything unspeakable?"

"Young Master Dongfang, please take a seat. ”

The head of the Cao family got up and pointed to the location.

And after Dongfang Shuo sat down, the head of the Cao family said: "Hey, since the matter has come to this, Cao will not hide it from Dongfang Young Master." In fact, this jade monument itself is of no use to my Cao family. And the reason why my Cao family took great pains to get it was only for one thing, that is, at the city lord's birthday banquet a few days later, as a birthday gift. ”

"Birthday gift?"

Dongfang Shuo's eyes flashed with a hint of deep meaning, "Even if it is useless, it is expensive, such a valuable gift, how can the lord of this city afford it? Not to mention the city lord, even if it is the birthday banquet of the king of the Principality of Zen this day, he doesn't need such a gift, right?"

There is still half a sentence, Dongfang Shuo didn't say: Besides, this is still the token of the legendary Chu Empire, where the gods of war came out in large numbers and fought in all directions.

"Indeed, my Cao family and a group of laypeople have prepared something that is a little improper, which makes Young Master Dongfang laugh. The head of the Cao family hurriedly smiled.

Dongfang Shuo narrowed his eyes, and then said: "When I came today, I didn't say anything, you guess that I came for the birthday banquet of the Xue City Lord, and your Cao family prepared such a treasure for the birthday banquet, so it can be seen that the Xue City Lord's birthday banquet is probably not a cave, right?"

Although he didn't want to wade into troubled waters, now that Zhao Yihuo's forces were concentrated in the city, if something happened in the city, it would definitely have an impact on him.

"No, no, no, no. ”

The head of the Cao family continued to smile.

"Really?"

Dongfang Shuo squinted, clasped his hands, hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, and said, "Then I will also participate in this birthday banquet." ”

"This ......"

"Can't you?" Dongfang Shuo asked with a hook of his mouth.

“...... Okay, as long as Young Master Dongfang is willing to condescend, I will send someone to the City Lord's Mansion early tomorrow morning to add the name of Young Master Dongfang to my Cao family's list. ”

"Then there is a lot of work. ”

Dongfang Shuo nodded, and then said, "In addition, about the matter of that courtyard, you also have to supervise it, is it done?"

"Definitely, definitely. ”

The head of the Cao family replied repeatedly.

After getting the answer, Dongfang Shuo also smiled slightly, and turned around and left here.

And after confirming that he was leaving, the head of the Cao family breathed a long sigh of relief and sat back in his place.

"Other forces in the city must be envious of my Cao family at this time for receiving such a big man. The head of the Cao family said, "But who can know the pain in my Cao family's heart." ”

"Or ...... Would you like to ask someone else to take this master?" one of the elders suggested.

The head of the Cao family immediately glared at him: "It is our honor to serve the Dongfang family, please this master, my Cao family will be able to flourish, such a good opportunity, you still want to give it to others, what do you think?"

"Obviously, the head of the family poured the bitter water first......"

"Still quibbling!" The head of the Cao family glared at him again, "I'm just worried, isn't it blocking the city lord by sending this lord to the birthday banquet?"

"Count the days, it should be around noon tomorrow. ”

"This is a big deal tonight, don't sleep, get ready, and go to the city gate early tomorrow morning to fight for a favorable terrain to welcome the prince. ”

"The head of the family is really tactful, and he can't be offended by anyone. ”

"To do things, use your brain, go quickly. ”

......

In the blink of an eye, the sun rose and the moon set, and the night passed quickly.

Last night's rain seemed to wash away the world, and when Dongfang Shuo walked out of the house, the tip of his nose touched the incomparably fresh air.

Cicadas chirp and birds chirp, so that they can live freely.

But in this quiet and leisurely environment, there was a noise from the bottom.

The noise came from a very long distance, mainly because Dongfang Shuo's cultivation was too high and his perception was too keen, so it could be regarded as having advantages and disadvantages.

In desperation, Dongfang Shuo pushed the door out of the yard and walked along the road following the sound.

But after a moment's effort, the sound in my ears became louder and louder, more and more mixed, and more and more.

When he approached the main house again, he deliberately slowed down, found a pillar to cover his body, and poked his head out a little to investigate the situation.

At this time, on the road from the gate of the house to the main house as far as the eye can see, there are often all kinds of people, including heroic young talents, gentle and lovely small jasper, and some like the leaders of various forces, all of them have a strong atmosphere, and their strength is definitely not low.

These guys all seem to be famous families, but at this time, they are like a gathering at the entrance of the village, and they have gathered here, and they are also confused.

And at this time, Dongfang Shuo suddenly felt that there was a breath approaching behind him, but there was no hostility.

Then, a hand patted on his left shoulder, but Dongfang Shuo had already sensed that the other party's breath was on the right, so he looked directly to the right.

"Well, it's boring, you should look to me on the left. ”

In front of him, there stood a small jasper. She muttered, as if she was a little dissatisfied with Dongfang Shuo's reaction.

"The next time you play a prank, remember to hide your breath. With that, Dongfang Shuo turned his head to look at the front of the main mansion again.

And the little jasper also came up, bringing a burst of fragrance, touching the tip of Dongfang Shuo's nose.

She looked around for a moment and asked, "Which girl are you looking at, so engrossed?"

Dongfang Shuo was silent.

She continued, "Well, if you really like it, I advise you to give up." All the girls were brought by the elders of the family to see a big man. ”

"Big shots?"

Dongfang Shuo was stunned for a moment.

Vaguely, though, he seemed to realize something.

"Yes, you are the Cao family, you shouldn't know that your Cao family has a distinguished guest, right?"

"You mean, Dongfang Shuo?"

"Well, it's the legendary Qingzhou first-day talent. The girl said, "They were brought to see Dongfang Shuo, either voluntarily or forcedly." So, you guy, it's definitely no fun, don't think about it. ”

Dongfang Shuo turned his head, looked at the girl and said, "But I am Dongfang Shuo." ”

The girl smiled: "In the legend, Dongfang Shuo is suave and graceful, and Yushu is in the wind, how can you be like you, peeping at a girl here? If you are Dongfang Shuo, I am Dongfang Shuo's sister." ”

Dongfang Shuo also smiled and said, "You're not a woman from the Cao family, are you?"

"Yes, I was also brought by my father to see Dongfang Shuo. ”

"Did you do it voluntarily or forcefully?"

"Hmm...... Girls in the world, if they don't have a sweetheart, who doesn't want to marry a hero?"

"Then you still sneaked here, aren't you afraid of missing Dongfang Shuo?"

"Standing there, you'll miss it too, right?" the girl's beautiful eyes sank, "There are so many beautiful girls, although I am not the worst, but I am not the best." I promised my father to come to Cao's house, just to see what the legendary perfect Dongfang Shuo looked like. ”

"I've heard that he's a ruthless man. ”

"What you're talking about is that a few days ago he killed several lay disciples with his own hands for his brother, right?" asked the girl.

Dongfang Shuo was stunned for a moment, this matter has spread?

And where are there several......

The girl continued: "I haven't seen the truth with my own eyes, so I can't speculate. And even if it's true, I think, it's the fault of those lay disciples. ”

"Wow, what is said to be good is false, is it a plus to be handsome?" Dongfang Shuo rolled his eyes.

The girl smiled: "You don't look bad, it's just that you are far less good than Dongfang Shuo." ”

"It's like you've seen Dongfang Shuo, and why do you have to add the word 'far', it's very chilling. ”

Dongfang Shuo pursed his lips and complained. But then, as soon as he turned his gaze, he reached out and plucked a flower from the edge of the corridor, and said, "How about I make a bet with you?"

"Bet?" the girl wondered.

Dongfang Shuo said: "I picked all your ornaments, and only wore this flower." After a while, Dongfang Shuo will come out, and the attention will definitely be on you, do you believe it or not?"

The girl took the flower, looked at it, and asked, "How is that possible?"

"Anyway, you don't expect Dongfang Shuo to take a fancy to you, it's better to give it a try, and there's nothing to lose. ”

"Hmm...... So what to bet on?"

"If I win, then you'll stay with me for a day. ”

"And what if you lose?"

"If I lose, then I'll be reluctant to spend a day with you. ”

"What's the difference?"

"Whoever wins, who decides what to do that day. ”

The girl's cheeks flushed slightly, but she still smiled evilly: "Then you are not afraid, if I am taken by Dongfang Shuo, climb the dragon and attach the phoenix, will I not fulfill this bet?"

"Don't be afraid. Dongfang Shuo shook his head.

"What a strange guy. The girl muttered, and took off all her jewelry.

The green silk drooped, which made her look even more delicate.

Subsequently, she handed over all the jewelry to Dongfang Shuo's hands.

"You keep these for me, and I'll come back and get them if I win or lose. ”

"It's a deal. Dongfang Shuo nodded.

After receiving the answer, the girl took the flower, turned and followed the path, and returned to the front of the main house.

Dongfang Shuo looked at his back and smiled slightly.

"Where is it bad or bad, obviously you are the most moving one among the girls in the audience. Dongfang Shuo muttered, and put away the girl's jewelry.

Next, it's time to prepare.

......

At the same time, the city gates are square.

From the gate of this inch square city to the city lord's mansion, there are already crowds of people on both sides of the road for more than ten miles.

And at the position of dozens of zhang inward of the city gate, the city lord with the master of the city lord's mansion stood in Bulie, as if waiting for someone.

Finally, after the report of a guard on the city, a magnificent procession of chariots and horses came from outside the city and set out on the road that had already been cleared.

Glancing at the carriage in the middle, the family emblem with the word 'Chen', a trace of determination flashed in the eyes of the city lord, and a sigh left no trace in his mouth.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

When the front of the chariot and horse approached within ten zhang, the lord of the city immediately bowed his hand and greeted him loudly.

At the same time as the sound spread, all the pedestrians on the entire road also knelt down in unison.

And the prince's motorcade stopped at this moment.

The whole scene suddenly fell into a dead silence.

"City Lord Xue, the prince asked, please come. Finally, the silence was broken by the voice of an accompanying eunuch.

City Lord Xue Feng squatted for a moment before he got up, stepped forward, and finally knelt under the family emblem with the word 'Chen'.

"City Lord Xue, the prince asked you, who are the families in this Yingying?"

The eunuch asked.

City Lord Xue replied: "When the whole city's big and small families learned that the prince was coming, they all came out to welcome him, and they didn't dare to slack off. ”

"Everything?" the eunuch snorted angrily, and asked, "Could it be that your Xue family's old royal city has fallen into such a state in just over ten years, and the team that greeted the prince, except for your city lord's mansion, couldn't even invite out of the immortal root period?"

Hearing the words 'Old Wangcheng', Xue Feng's heart chuckled, and a trace of anger appeared in his eyes, but he was quickly suppressed by him.

"It's really the old minister who is incompetent, because another guest came yesterday, so today, the families can't divide the manpower. ”

"Heh, who's who?"

The eunuch's tone obviously showed a bit of displeasure, "Don't you think that the family of Cunfang City thinks that who else is more important than the prince?"

Xue Feng paused before replying, "Yes...... Dongfang Shuo. ”

Click!

At this moment, in the prince's car, there was a sudden sound of cracking.

"Dongfang Shuo?"

The prince's voice was a little angry, "Where is he?"

What he hated the most in his life was that someone refuted his face, and Dongfang Shuo couldn't do it.