Compared with the ghost forest that has trapped them for many days, from Liu Shenghan's hut to the capital of Xiangji Country, the mountains and fields on the way can be said to pass in a flash. It felt like they hadn't traveled long, and the outline of the city wall had already appeared in their field of vision. This means that the traces of human population are somewhat invigorating to all three of them, and for them, the last time they were in a bustling city-state is like a world away. Although they encountered a village soon after landing, they have recently spent time under the eaves of Liu Shenghan. However, whether it is a settlement where monsters and humans live together, or a shelter established by a person, it cannot give people the same sense of civilization as the capital of a country. What happened here?

Perhaps because of its small size, the country was not as heavily guarded as its homeland, and the checks at the gates were much more lax. They were still worried about whether it would be difficult to enter the capital as outsiders, but the person on duty only talked to Liu Shenghan for a few words, and then waved to the group to let them go. Once they stepped into the city gate, the bustling voices were like warm waves passing over them, with an unfamiliar accent, and the inexplicable fireworks of the market were not reduced by half. Jun Aoyan is used to marching and fighting, and Bai Ya is also a wandering master, even more quiet, and his high-spirited mood is not obvious. Qi Huan was obviously in good spirits, pulling his neck and looking all the way until the gate of the palace.

"There is a reward for the king." Liu Shenghan said softly to the guards at the door, his tone was polite, but it was still cold, "We have a portrait of the sect leader Xiangshen, if you want to enter the service, please pass it on your behalf." ”

The palace is cold, and the emperor is mighty, this is the stereotype of the three people who first set foot in this place for the national capital. Here, the monarch does not seem to be as hard to find as a prince in his homeland. However, the estrangement between people is the same everywhere, and those who believe in their identity are often not the real people who live in the temple, but the people of the second layer are keen to do things like foxes and fake tigers, and seize any opportunity to show off themselves.

"It's really unbearable. People like you, my eyes are calloused. "The guard who led the way was called Matsukawa Yang, and he read his name and surname like a graceful dry manner, and then spat out disdain." Everyone wants to have a relationship with Lord Xiangshen, and if you just want to rely on Your Majesty's kindness and vain hope that Your Majesty can introduce you, I advise you to dispel the idea as soon as possible. There are thousands of sects in the Xiangyin Sect, and there is no shortage of cats, dogs, small fish, and shrimp, so you'd better come up with something special, which can be regarded as a lot of fun for us people after dinner. ”

Words like this come out one after another all the way, and although the foot distance is short, it is enough to make several people tense their nerves, and because of patience, they are also afraid that their companions will not be able to endure it. Fortunately, several people knew the general situation, and the palace courtyard was not so big, and it didn't take long for Matsukawa Yang to send them to the door of the main hall, and the four of them hurriedly left him and entered the palace.

Even the guards at the door, and the other guards along the way to the hall, had cold faces, and they looked angry. After this experience, the three newcomers were somewhat jealous, for fear that the monarch was also an arrogant person. Liu Shenghan smiled at them reassuringly.

Sure enough, as soon as he stood in the main hall, the monarch on the throne took the initiative to speak, and his voice was calm, less serious and oppressive, with the unique generosity of the superior.

"Mrs. Liu hasn't seen her for a day, but I'm glad to see that she is okay. How many times have I met you since the first time we met at the festival? ”

Liu Shenghan saluted indifferently.

"Forgive me for being stupid, and I can't recall it for a while."

"If you think about it, you can give it back to me at any time."

"Thank you. I have come today to make an introduction to these friends. ”

"I've heard of it."

The Monarch of the Xiangji Kingdom turned his gaze. His middle-aged face has a unique vicissitudes of life, but not old age. In their homeland, men and women have almost always long hair. But in Xiangji Country, this man who is less than a sixtieth birthday has short hair and a dense and short beard. The stubble, like his hair, had a few strands of white, adding a touch of meaning to his calm tone.

Bai Ya and his party were somewhat surprised when they heard him say this.

"The coast of the Nine Heavens Kingdom is not the land of my Xiangji Country, you have come from the north across the sea, and you can reach this place all the way, and you want to go through a long journey. Not to mention that in the territory of the sea god, it has also experienced a hard battle. ”

"You ......"

"Don't be impatient." He also said that Bai Ya keenly felt that the other party's gaze lingered on him for a while, "This place is under the protection of Lord Xiangshen, and it is the territory of my Xiangji Country. Your grievances and entanglements with the Seagod believers cannot affect the attitude of the Xiangji Kingdom towards you. How your country treats you depends on how you treat your country. ”

He stopped talking and motioned silently for them to speak. At some point, Liu Shenghan retreated slightly, standing at the back of the four, obviously asking them to speak for themselves. Bai Ya and Jun Aoyan are not suitable for soft words, Qi Huan swallowed dryly, and took a step with the box containing the picture scroll.

"Uh-huh...... Well. We have come from afar, and we have only sincerity for Xiangji and for you. Unfortunately, he was shipwrecked and lost his property. ”

His palms were a little sweaty, but fortunately the wooden box was not fastened tightly, and the lid of the box was obediently opened, facing him. In the faint fragrance of wood and ink, he secretly thought, if he saw the Son of Heaven from his own country, not to mention that this box could not be directed at himself, he would be taken away for inspection the moment he entered the palace. As Liu Shenghan said, there were really two scrolls in the box, Qi Huan remembered her advice, took out the outer picture scroll and handed it to the palace people on the side, and watched the other party present it to the monarch.

The monarch unfolded it and glanced at it for a moment, then rested it on the table. Qi Huan's eyes were sharp, and he vaguely glimpsed that the human figure above seemed to lack a little sense of sacredness, but it was somewhat similar to the "layman" in the hall.

"I heard that when you entered the palace, you reported that the gift you wanted to give seems not to be this painting."

Not this painting?

Not a statue of the god of incense?

Qi Huan was excited, and subconsciously glanced at Liu Shenghan. The latter was silent, and there were no mood swings such as sending the wrong painting or taking the wrong drawing. Instead, Qi Huan caught a hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth, fleeting.

Is it wrong?

"Don't worry. I already know your intentions. Since you are a guest brought by Madame Liu, it is better to tell me the reason why you have come all the way from the Northern Continent, so that you can gain some convenience in the land of my Xiangji Country. ”

Before Qi Huan came back to his senses, Bai Ya took the initiative to take the question.

"We don't want dogs and horses on this trip, we don't want money and treasures. The picture is about people. ”

"People?" The monarch looked sideways slightly, "What person?" ”

"Many years ago, there were several teams that set off from the north and entered the south...... Nine days domestic. Then, there was no news. There are our blood relatives in the team. We're here to find them and take them home. Unexpectedly, the shipwreck damaged our helpers and supplies. Since we landed on the land of the Nine Heavens, we have roughly understood that the strength of a few people is only a drop in the bucket here. ...... to the Nine Heavens The gods, if not, are the demagogic yaksha and the like under the god of the sea, and we are naturally willing to treat each other with all respect...... Xiangji country is a place to be reasonable, right? ”

Faced with the impolite temptation in the last sentence, his friends all sweated. This person could have spoken well and could have said good things, but he often had ulterior motives, and he had to say such a-for-tat line again. The monarch's expression did not change, but nodded slightly, not praised, at least not condemned.

"Naturally. As I said, our attitude depends entirely on you. If you move your arms, we will naturally fight each other with swords; You will be courteous, and we will also be courteous. ”

"Cheng, I like your kind of talking. Speak first - it's not that I don't look down on the land of the Xiangji Country, nor do I question your ability to be the king of a country. It's just that we don't know anything about the Nine Heavens, and we don't know where our loved ones went many years ago, not to mention us, I'm afraid you're looking for a needle in a haystack on your own. Therefore, we want to gain God's approval and use the power of the gods to walk this way so that we can be reunited with our families as soon as possible. ”

The middle-aged man nodded, reached out and stroked his stubble, pausing for a moment.

"Hmm...... I appreciate your affection for your family—and your courage. Then, he shifted gear, "But if you want to talk about the gods, and get recognition and help, it's not a trivial matter that can be decided in a single thought. ”

The monarch recounted plainly, and somehow, Bai Ya smelled some meaningful traces from it.

Jun Aoyan frowned and asked on the side, "Then what do you mean......"

"This is a matter of long-term consideration. I have entered the palace and stayed here for one night. I will take some time with the cabinet ministers to discuss it a little bit, and then I will give you a clear word. Come on, take a few distinguished guests down to rest! ”

His voice was loud and echoed through the empty hall for a long time. A maid, two guards, and the previous one named Matsukawa Yang came over to lead the way. Without letting the four of them say anything more, they were forcibly invited without saying anything. When it comes to this, several people are not sure in their hearts, and they don't know what the monarch means.

They couldn't estimate the size of the entire imperial city. However, it was a long way from the main hall to the guest rooms prepared for them, and several people were required to sit in an open-top carriage. Matsukawa Yang drove the car, and the maids and guards followed on horseback. Along the way, they didn't see a few people, which shows that this palace is still a little deserted. Although these roads are very well repaired, they are relatively narrow, about the same as the road in the Moon Palace, which is about the same as the one in the Moon Palace, and it is unthinkable to think of the imperial city anyway.

"Tsk, you're in luck." Matsukawa Yang glanced back, "Otherwise, I would have kicked you out." Cabinet meetings were also held...... It's a surprise. ”

Qi Huan smacked his lips and said, "Hey, be respectful." In any case, we are also the honored guests of the king. ”

"Hush. You don't want to separate me from the kind of people who serve the food, you know? ”

No, it's still a dog's leg? Qi Huan didn't say this, for fear that he would get off the horse and take the others away and throw them here. This Matsukawa Yang is probably similar to the identity of the head of internal affairs, right? He wasn't sure.

"Hey, Lao Yang. You know, your job and position, in our place, is called a eunuch. ”

"Huh?" Matsukawa looked back slightly, "What does that mean." ”

Others didn't expect that there were no eunuchs in the dignified Xiangji Kingdom, and even the people in the palace didn't know about it. The others also looked at them curiously, waiting for an explanation. At this time, Qi Huan was a little embarrassed, looking at Bai Ya, they didn't want to make a stubble, so he scratched his head stiffly, looking for words.

"That's it...... It is the eunuch, the eunuch among the eunuchs. ”

"Pickled people? Isn't it salty? A teenage maid asked.

“…… It's okay, just praise him. ”

"That's right." One of the guards' eldest brother thoughtfully, "Your name there is quite strange. I see that Your Majesty admires a few of them, if you stay, maybe for the sake of Mrs. Liu's face, you can also be a eunuch. ”

"No, no, no, no, no......" Qi Huan muttered, "I still want to ask for a wife." ”

"Can't eunuchs get married? Because the official is too big? The little maid blinked, "You guys are really strict there, or we are good at the country, no one gossips about anyone who wants to fall in love with whom." ”

Looking back, the expression management of several other people was on the verge of collapse, and even Liu Shenghan couldn't help laughing. He felt that he had suffered a dumb loss, and he was not convinced, but he couldn't help it. It's so infuriating.

"Alright, here we are."

Matsukawa reined in his horse, parked the car in a wide area, and jumped off the horse.

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