Chapter Twenty-Four: The Tang Palace
"Third child, why are you here? Why did you bring a swordsman to compete with the master??Whose idea?" the prince frowned when he saw that the wind was walking, and asked Li Dan.
"Haha, Brother Prince, you can't blame me for this, it's my father's intention; he said, since Master Xiao Han is the first swordsman in the Turks, we have to see Master Xiao Han's true kung fu, and he also said that he wants to find the best swordsman in the Central Plains to compete with his master, this is not what I mean, don't blame the prince!" Li Dan said without concealment.
"Why, why did my father do this?" the prince's face was full of surprise.
"Hmph, I want to ask my father, so I'm going to ask, can't we Datang even tolerate a Turkic No. 1 swordsman? Where did Datang's bearing go? Unless, there is some ulterior secret~" Taiping Fair brushed his sleeves and went straight to the palace.
"Master, I'll take a look too, I want to hear what my father has to say!" said the crown prince.
"Then, prince, will I greet you in your palace?" Li Dan hurriedly spoke.
"Yes, yes, the third child, you help me greet the distinguished guests, I'll take a look, Taiping has always been reckless, this time, I definitely don't know what to do!" the prince hurriedly said.
After saying that, he hurried to go, Xiao Han didn't want to stop them, he also wanted to know what Gaozong wanted to play, at least, it was much better to have the prince and Taiping to investigate, than to go by himself.
The dark clouds in the sky are coming again, the sun is gradually disappearing, and the wind and snow are coming again!
"Master, I heard that at least a dozen masters will come to challenge you one after another, I wonder if the master will be afraid?" Li Dan's eyes were obviously provocative.
Could it be that he already knows his background?" Xiao Han thought to himself.
"What is there to be afraid of? I hope that there will be one or two masters in the Central Plains Martial Arts who can take my ten moves; haha, I'm afraid that there will be no one except the Sword Saint seniors, right?" Xiao Han said indifferently.
"Oh, isn't it true that the other masters don't care at all?" Li Dan said again.
"No, this is a good learning opportunity, I just took this great opportunity to improve my swordsmanship, I hope that the next time I see the Sword Saint senior, I can better learn from him, haha!" Xiao Han's face was still relaxed.
"The master really deserves to be the number one master of the Turks, and the last one to compete with the master is the predecessor of the Sword Saint, I heard that in order to invite him out of the mountain, his father has given him a special gift, and he will definitely go out of the mountain! I heard that the final battle will be a life-and-death duel, isn't the master afraid?" Li Dan spoke again.
What does he mean by psychological warfare? Or is it some other scheme?
"It doesn't matter, swordsman, born by the sword, died by the sword, glorious!" When he said this, Xiao Han's eyes were like snow, and they were very cold.
Anyone could hear his coldness, a bit like the sound of hell, all at once, it froze people, especially Yu'er, her heart was beating so fast.
It seems that this is really a big conspiracy; or rather, Gaozong has already laid out the chariots, horses, and cannons, and will not let them break back! At least, Xiao Han can't!
How to get Brother Xiao Han out of danger? Yu'er began to think about this question, and for a moment, her brows furrowed deeply, as if she was locked by someone.
"Master, why don't you see my father and queen tomorrow, and go back to Turkia, my father and emperor promise to see you tomorrow!" At this time, Li Dan's face was sincere.
"But I have promised the queen to teach you for a month, I am a swordsman, a gentleman's word, a horse is difficult to chase, the promise of our swordsman is more important than a daughter, so, how to play in the Tang Palace, just come, I will accompany you to the end!" Xiao Han said contemptuously.
"Ah!" Li Dan was surprised again: It seems that he really has a conspiracy? Could it be that what his father said is true?
At this time, Princess Taiping had already arrived in the palace, and she had arrived at the imperial study; she was surprised to see that Gaozong was commenting on the chapter; for a long time, it had been the queen mother who was commenting on the chapter; what was wrong with the father?
"Father, can you rest for a while? Taiping has something to ask Father!" Princess Taiping said, and then handed over Gaozong's pen.
"Taiping, I'm commenting on the chapter, take the pen, okay?" Gaozong frowned, he has always doted on Taiping, and never scolded her casually, it seems that he has never scolded Taiping.
"No, Father, it's time to rest, or shall we go for a walk in the Imperial Garden?" Taiping said with a smile.
"Hey, I can't help you, let's go, little girl!" After speaking, he stood up, Gaozong's body shook, and said: "I'm really tired, alas, it's a pity, you're not a boy, otherwise, I'd rather entrust you with all the things in the world!"
"Look at what my father said, who is the queen mother or you to deal with it differently?" said Princess Taiping.
"It's different, your queen mother, she ......" was about to continue, when Prince Hong came, followed, Wu Meiniang also came, he couldn't go on.
"Taiping, I won't be to the queen mother when I come, I'm still sticking to your father, haha, it's just right, let's talk together!" Wu Meiniang smiled.
"Queen Mother, didn't you just come, the child asks the Queen Mother to say goodbye!" said that she was about to kneel, but Wu Meiniang hurriedly stopped: "Okay, okay, it's enough to know that you have a heart, haha!"
"Queen Xie, let's go to the imperial garden together, my father is also tired, let's go!" After speaking, Princess Taiping went to the garden with Gaozong and Wu Meiniang on the other.
Prince Hong had to follow closely, and he also wanted to know why.
"Father, I heard that you have found a lot of martial arts swordsmen, and you want to embarrass my brother Han, why?" Princess Taiping said leisurely, as if she didn't care at all.
"Haha, isn't that Xiao Han the No. 1 Turkic swordsman? Just right, let our Central Plains swordsmen teach him a lesson!" Gaozong Li Zhi said happily.
"Is that really the purpose, but none of them are Brother Han's opponents?" Princess Taiping was not gullible.
"Let's find a swordsman from the Central Plains, firstly, to combat the arrogance of the Turks, and at the same time, to improve Xiao Han's popularity, and finally, let the Sword Saint give him a competition, no matter whether he wins or loses, won't Xiao Han become the most powerful swordsman in the world?" Gaozong tried to persuade Princess Taiping, afraid that she would object.
"Ah, that's a good thing?" Taiping was happy: Wouldn't it be nice to let Brother Han make a name for himself?
"Of course, my Taiping likes Mr. Xiaohan so much, of course my father has to serve him, haha!" Gaozong's eyes are like knives: Who asked you to come? You dare to provoke my Taiping? Hmph, if you don't die, you have to pick up a layer of skin!
"Thank you, Father!" Princess Taiping was so happy that her eyebrows turned into flowers.
"Well, it's good that Taiping is happy, haha!" Gaozong said happily.
Wu Meiniang on the side was pursing her lips and smiling, and the prince had a sad face: Obviously, true love is never so simple!
"Then, Taiping will go back to Brother Hong, Brother Hong, let's go! Brother Han is still waiting for us!" Princess Taiping said happily.
"Go, I'll play with your father for a while!" Wu Meiniang smiled, and there was not a word of extra words.
Seeing that they were far away, she said: "Taiping is still a child after all, how innocent! Young is good, alas!"
"We're doing this for her good, we solved Xiaohan earlier, we have more peace of mind, haha!" Gao Zong said happily, as if all the worries in his heart had dissipated.
"But Xiaohan is not simple, I heard that he defeated that Feng Tianxing with just one move, and it is useless for other masters to be afraid!" Wu Meiniang reminded.
"Mei Niang, don't worry, the last one is the most important, as soon as the Sword Saint comes out, he still has a chance to win? Haha, that's his last grave! Let's make him happy for a few days, let him eat meat, and finally, give him the most fatal blow, haha!"
"But our peace is going to be heartbroken, alas, alas, alas, alas!" Wu Meiniang said.
"He's her cousin, we're here to keep the tragedy from happening, this is the best way, don't mother-in-law!" Gaozong said firmly.
"Yes, Your Majesty, you have the final say!" Wu Meiniang's eyes narrowed into a line again.
Back at the Prince's Mansion, Princess Taiping immediately told Xiao Han what Gaozong said, Xiao Han only smiled slightly, and was noncommittal.
"Brother Han, what do you mean? Could it be that my father was wrong to let you make a name for yourself?" Princess Taiping was unhappy.
"How can it? Sister Taiping, it's too late for my brother to be happy, don't worry, Taiping, my brother is fine, happy, haha!" Xiao Han said.
At this time, he saw the prince's hesitant eyes, and it was clear that he had a different opinion.
"Okay, Prince, it's almost time, why don't we start the dinner?" Remember, give Brother Han the best wine!" Princess Taiping hurriedly ordered.
"I know, Sister Taiping, I know that I am good to my master, and even I, the prince, am jealous, haha!" said the prince, and then began to prepare for the dinner.
"Princess Taiping, I wonder if I, the Turkic prince, can give you a glass tonight?" said Prince Moang.
"Okay, prince, in a moment, I respect you!" Princess Taiping said in a happy mood, and said indifferently.
"Well, let's have at least two drinks, haha!" said Moang.
"Okay, Sister Taiping has agreed, prince, take it easy!" Xiao Han hurriedly changed the topic.
Unexpectedly, just as the banquet was about to start, Gaozong Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang actually came, which was a surprise to everyone, including Xiaohan and Yu'er.
"Haha, Mr. Xiao Han, I heard that you defeated Feng Tianxing, the first sword of the Central Plains, today, we are here to congratulate you!" Gao Zong said happily.
"It's just a discussion, there's nothing to be happy about, I'm just afraid that Emperor Lao will bother!" Xiao Han said, his eyes kept staring at Li Zhi.
"Haha, as long as it's something Taiping likes, I'm happy to serve Your Excellency!" Li Zhi looked leisurely.
"So, what about you, Queen Mother?" Xiao Han looked at Wu Meiniang, he wanted to know her attitude even more.
"Hey, Mr. Xiaohan, Lord Keqing of the Turks, you will not let me down, my emperors are still waiting for your guidance!" she looked even more unfathomable.
"Haha, okay, I know, then wait for the emperor's arrangement; Prince, are you ready for the dinner? I want to pay a few glasses to the emperor and queen of the Tang Dynasty, haha!" Xiao Han didn't care, he seemed to be very satisfied with his arrangement!
Princess Taiping on the side was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth, and Yu'er's face didn't show any traces, but her brows furrowed even deeper: The storm is coming!
At this time, Shangguan Wan'er came, with a smile on her face, and when she saw Xiao Han, she said, "Brother Han, don't call me for such a good dinner?" Brother Hong, you are partial!"
"Sister Wan'er, we all know that you are busy, haha, it is really our blessing that you can come, please, please take a seat, and sit with Taiping!"
When Shangguan Wan'er still wanted to speak, Princess Taiping had already pulled her over!