A colorful garment competes to be offered

Xi Ri Chang smiled and said: "In my humble opinion, Your Majesty's cultivation has made remarkable progress in recent days. It was only when Your Majesty approached within ten feet that I sensed Your Majesty's aura."

I walked barefoot on the warm and humid cobblestone ground, holding the "Reverse Dragon Slash" as I moved gracefully.

Xi Ri Chang closed his eyes, leaning against a female body, and slowly said: "Do you know where your greatest difference from them lies? It is neither youth nor beauty."

How does the elder brother have the leisure to spy?

The Grand Palace is adorned with green tiles and red eaves, featuring intricately carved beams and painted rafters, and the Moonlit Palace, built by the water, is no exception. The late Empress Shuo Min, the mother of the current emperor, resided here during her lifetime, and it has now become a resting place for Prince Chang in the palace.

I am greatly alarmed. Xiri Chang deceived me by saying that he obtained the Falling Sunset Pill from his royal brother, but in reality, he simultaneously poisoned Xiri Ming as well. This is what is referred to as the emperor suffering from an incurable disease

With a loud crack, followed by a muffled groan, a palace maid flew out of the pool, spitting fresh blood and collapsing to the ground, lifeless. Another one was pleading for mercy incessantly. This was the施怜 of Xi Ri Chang.

"However, this king has high hopes for you." Xiri Chang bent down and pulled me up with both hands. This scene felt familiar; he gently said, "You have made progress, having killed those who should be killed and spared those who should be spared."

Your body... as a warrior's body... is particularly flexible...

When I sensed a slight chill on my face, the "fine water" transformed back into a glistening silver ribbon, deceptively soft as it touched the ground. Following the few icy sensations on my face, I tilted my head up, and the tiny white crystals, like the tears of a snow goddess, gently dispersed. This is the first snowfall of this year's great winter.

Clearly there was still a distance, yet I was pulled into the water by him. Not only was I pulled into the water, but in mid-air, I was also spun around. My hand speed and energy were utilized to an astonishing degree, all applied to matters of romance and passion.

Nalan Yue rushed out and draped a white fox fur robe over me

Nalan Yue's hands trembled as she arranged the dishes for me, and I could understand what this young woman, born into a family of officials, was thinking. The lofty man, the exceptionally handsome man, is the dream husband of countless daughters from prominent families, even if he has numerous wives and concubines, even if he is cold and ruthless

I lowered my head and cast my eyes down, the plain white silk garment falling to the ground. After a faint sound of water, there followed a rustling sound of clothes being removed, as two palace maids took off their garments to attend to me.

I was suddenly startled, as I had not noticed anyone approaching! Xiri Chang let out a low moan, pressing me down into the water a few inches, and then embraced me.

Even though I am unwilling to accept it, I must admit that the gap between him and me may be one that I cannot bridge even with all the effort of my lifetime

I coldly think, it is nothing more than your inability to conquer my heart; even though I am imprisoned, my heart has never opened even for a moment.

Hmph! Xi Richang let out a laugh, "Based on you? Do you know how many Martial Saints exist in this world? If I am not mistaken, your enemy is either the Emperor of the Western Qin or someone close to him"

As the lights begin to glow, the exquisite palace is faintly visible. Approaching it, a delicate fragrance mingles with a warm scent of sulfur, leaving one uncertain whether it is the ethereal imperial incense or the hazy mist. The young eunuch removes my outer robe and then bends down to take off my shoes and socks, saying, "I can only accompany you this far, my lord. Safe travels."

My heart races

On the first day of moving into the Moonlight Palace, aside from the significantly larger house, the numerous servants, and the sword in my hand, my life did not change much. The setting sun illuminated the main hall where Xi Ri Chang received the court officials, while I practiced my skills in the rear hall. Two female attendants were by my side, one scholarly and one martial; the former was named Nalan Yue, and the latter was called Daxi. Both women were quite striking, but I had no interest in discerning how beautiful they truly were. I placed the "Reverse Dragon Slash" across my legs and quietly sat in meditation for an hour and a half. The two women displayed remarkable patience, standing silently without uttering a word.

The lewd and shameless man! I bow my head once again

The ignorant palace maids, with their ample bosoms and voluptuous figures, begged for pity before and behind him. They did not understand that even if they were to obtain a momentary primal release, it would only render their fates even more tragic

As my thoughts were racing, Xiri Chang leisurely remarked, "Your breath has betrayed you. Shuli, you still have a long way to go."

Is he good to me? Breaking my wrist to seize my virtue, one misstep and he would put me to death. The assassin uses me to shield women while I am made to kill; is he good to me? It is merely a swordsman encountering a sharp weapon, a politician spotting a brilliant move

The setting sun cast its light as it scrutinized me, saying: "I, as the elder brother, struggle painfully amidst toxins and suspicions, while you, on the other hand, have seven beautiful and charming women at home, and in your arms, a delicate and lovely light beauty. This light beauty is quite obedient, holding the 'Reverse Dragon Slash' tightly..."

The evening meal was still delivered by Chen Junzhong, but a message that accompanied it completely ruined my appetite. "The regent commands you to visit the Qinghua Pool later." The Qinghua Pool is the royal hot spring, implying that the female official beside me bowed her head in submission.

I was taken aback for a moment, then I understood; that scheming and calculating person must naturally be as meticulous as a hair.

"But now you are standing here." A hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of my mouth

He embraced me from behind, his hands roaming over my body, tearing my clothes apart. I held tightly onto the "Reverse Dragon Slash," my elbows pressed against the edge of the pool to prevent the sword from touching a single drop of water.

I have begun to understand some of his habits; the more gentle he is, the colder he becomes

My skirt floated to the surface of the water, and he rested his head on my shoulder, whispering in my ear: "Relax."

I have not even seen it yet, and you have already discovered it! Xi Ri Ming walked over slowly, his appearance bearing a seventy percent resemblance to Xi Ri Chang, but his complexion was gentler, and there were a few more fine lines at the corners of his eyes

On this cold winter night, please take care of yourself

If all of my concubines were to perish, I would have to marry their sisters and younger sisters again. It would be somewhat troublesome, but as long as it is you who has killed them, it does not matter how many people die

With the water in the pool warmer than body temperature, he, who was already poised to strike, gradually conquered me. My body swayed uncontrollably under his control, and a slight pain from the friction at my elbows was felt. As his movements intensified, I bit down on my lower lip, firmly gripping the "Reverse Dragon Slash," as if this great sword of the Daga Kingdom was my only source of perseverance

Xi Richang praised: "The imperial physician and several masters from the inner court have indeed made progress, unexpectedly forcing the poison to send the emperor brother to Qingyuan"

I transformed the morning's stillness into a bright afternoon with a gentle flow of water

Xi Ri Chang entrusted the sword "Reverse Dragon Slash," which symbolizes imperial power, to me. The heavy and solid weight stirred my emotions, bringing me so close to imperial authority, so close to slaughter... Unfortunately, it is not in the Western Qin.

The fine water is silver bright and crystal clear like snow, and the unique characteristics of the soft sword make it appear like a swimming dragon, yet also like flying snow. The snowflakes become increasingly dense, and the snowflakes soar more and more arrogantly, ultimately creating a vast and boundless expanse of gray.

I suddenly raised my head and stared without blinking. Look at this man's grotesque appearance; he possesses a fine exterior yet is filled with lewdness and filth. His exceptionally intelligent mind is stuffed with malice and brutality. I am forced by his lewd threats and sinful killings, my hands stained with blood, while he carries out his deeds as if they were a daily routine. What do I have to fear in looking? Since he dares to do it, I shall dare to see it.

He elongated his tone

The setting sun rose high, and I raised my face, closing my eyes. Taking a deep breath, I said: "Because my mother sees through me, only she understands that I am not afraid of Weiyang Pavilion, I am not afraid of height"

I am indeed lecherous," he said indifferently, "but not every woman is to my liking

Emperor Da Gao walked away with a smile, devoid of any semblance of majesty, "Spring nights are fleeting..." I sense that there is much to be explored behind the incident of Xi Ri Ming's poisoning, just as Xi Ri Chang said, many things are not as they appear. What seems like a jest may actually be a situation where the one who is embarrassed is controlled by the one who is joking. I do not wish to speculate, yet I cannot help but feel that Xi Ri Ming, who has sat on the dragon throne for many years and has governed Da Gao into the strongest nation, is certainly not someone who merely knows how to joke. The two brothers with the surname Xi Ri must belong to the same kind of person. I do not wish to speculate, yet I cannot help but feel that Xi Ri Ming, who has sat on the dragon throne for many years and has governed Da Gao into the strongest nation, is certainly not someone who merely knows how to joke. The two brothers with the surname Xi Ri must belong to the same kind of person.

Disturbed by the Western Sun Ming, Xi Ri Chang hastily concluded the matter. He wrapped me in his robe and carried me back to the Moonlit Palace. Unlike the way we came, the palace attendants hurriedly made way, and those who could not escape in time bowed deeply in reverence. I glanced askance at Xi Ri Chang in his embrace, his dark and handsome features, with the spring light spilling forth from his open robe, must be one of these two things that instill fear, or perhaps both.

I was taken aback. Why is he saying these things to me? At this moment, he should be full of vigor, rather than reminiscing about yesterday

I held tightly onto the "Reverse Dragon Slash," trudging along the edge of the pool. He smiled, his expression seemingly innocent. I reached the edge of the pool behind him, and as he turned around, his long, damp hair swayed, brushing against the water's surface, half floating and half sinking. He lifted his head, his face and chest, tinged pink from the mist, made it difficult for me to look him in the eye

I have taken the "Reverse Dragon Slash", and the path is: "Back to the hall."

The ignorant palace maid played with fire and was consumed by it, yet the flames spread to me. I widened my eyes and glanced at her corpse, gradually relaxing, as a sound finally escaped my throat uncontrollably. Then, Xi Richang kissed my back. The mist rose and the water rippled, and I sorrowfully closed my eyes, allowing my body to sink, my mind and body to fall into depravity. Just as I was about to lose myself, Xi Richang suddenly stopped.

I uttered the words "I won't die," leaving her in a state of astonishment as I floated away

Xi Ri Chang, with a pained expression, said: "Alright, alright, Your Highness, please do not tease me any longer. I will deliver the antidote first thing tomorrow morning."

In my childhood, I was very afraid of heights. Every time I went to the Moonlight Palace, I dared not ascend the Weiyang Pavilion. My royal brother always teased me, and my father also said that I lacked ambition and the courage that a great prince should possess.

Give it to me down!

I set down the silver chopsticks and took the warm tea towel offered by Daxi with one hand. After lightly rinsing my mouth, I embraced the "Reverse Dragon Slash" and stood up to leave. With a stroke of the head, a stroke of the retraction, one stroke in the morning and one stroke in the evening. Outside the door, the eunuchs were already waiting to guide me, "Master Swordbearer, please follow me."

I followed Xi Richang into the new residence. We crossed the uniquely high threshold of the palace, stepped over the flawless white jade brick floor, passed through layers of beaded curtains embedded with gold, and ascended the exquisite pavilion filled with the fragrance of agarwood. We arrived at the top platform of the Moonlit Palace, the Weiyang Pavilion, where the ministers and attendants who had been trailing behind us had long since disappeared.

The lunch was personally delivered by Chen Junzhong. After Xi Richang entered the palace, he transformed into the chief steward of the imperial palace. Upon seeing him arrive, I finished my task and stood up, bowing and saying: "Chief Steward Chen, I came out in a hurry and did not bring my pipa. I would trouble the steward to casually find a playable one in the palace."

He slowly turned his face and asked seriously: "Now you can tell me, why did you stay in the capital of Xiqin, stay in Qingcheng Garden, and then run to Li Yong? What exactly are you burdened with? Why did your parents, brothers, and family perish?"

Chen Junzhong revealed a rare smile, "Si Jian is waiting, the regent has already prepared a fine pipa."

I am still struggling, and he said coldly: "When the King of Japan was still known as King Chang, now this great matter is decided solely by me, do you perhaps look down upon me?"

Two beautiful palace maids helped him undress, their long black hair cascading like a waterfall over the pure white inner garments.

I wrinkled my nose slightly, remaining silent. The two girls, seeing my attitude, were mute as a fish for the entire afternoon

I originally thought that you would decline until the time when my great army of Da Gao advanced westward, and that would be when you would inform me of everything. I did not expect you to be so honest, straightforwardly coming to report your grievances. Xi Richang said with great ambition, "I, Da Gao, have been waiting for this dish of Xi Qin; as long as you stay by my side, you will see that day come."

He laughed heartily

I bow my head and ponder repeatedly, a man with boundless schemes is asking me, a ruler of a nation is asking me, this is the true temptation

"I told you to look, why are you afraid to look now?" Xiri Chang chuckled lightly

A eunuch behind me called out in a sharp voice: "Si Jianying | summon, to meet His Royal Highness the Regent."

After three bows, I said: "Shu Li has ambition and will take revenge on my enemies." It is not that I do not believe he has the ability to help me avenge my grievances, but rather that I fundamentally do not believe, nor will I ever believe. I cannot trust him; anyone in this world with ambition will stop at nothing to exploit my secrets, and Xi Ri Chang is simply the king of ambition

Father-in-law, speak cautiously

With a splash, it seems to be the sound of the westward sun, Chang, turning over.

The setting sun clearly gestured, "Do not speak of this; mentioning it makes me angry. How can my cultivation compare to yours?" He kicked the female corpse on the ground, "You have spent your time honing martial arts instead of practicing calligraphy, unlike me, who barely reached the level of Qingyuan with the help of a Falling Sunset Pill. For several months, I forced out the poison, and in doing so, my cultivation improved; it is truly a strange occurrence!"

"Get lost! It's not your turn yet!" The poor palace maid, naked, scrambled out of the pool, grabbed a piece of clothing from the ground, and fled in a tumble.

The young eunuch lightly tapped his own mouth and nodded, saying: "Thank you, my lord, for your guidance"

I glanced up, then quickly lowered my head again. My cheeks burned; although I had seen his naked body countless times and had been intimately close to him many times, the sight of him bathing with two naked beauties still made my heart race.

A palanquin carried me into the inner courtyard of the palace. As I stepped onto the white jade arch bridge adorned with dragons and phoenixes in front of the Moonlit Palace, I saw Xi Ri Chang leading his confidants to greet me from the opposite side of the bridge. On that bright winter morning, he was dressed in a splendid black robe embroidered with golden dragons, holding an ancient and elegant long sword in his hands, silently gazing at me

The Tsinghua Pool is enveloped in an ambiguous and languid atmosphere, rippling outward from the center of the pool. I cannot help but wonder why the snow has already stopped today; the snow today should be as large as goose feathers.

Beside the Tsinghua Pool, where the stone and jade are intricately arranged and the eight dragons spout pearls, I stood for several hours until midnight, when the western sun finally made its slow appearance. It was evident that he was very weary, burdened with numerous concerns since taking on significant power. The more exhausted he appeared, the more at ease I felt, and I saluted him with my sword.

As the western sun approached, I quietly lowered my body a few more inches, but Xi Richang firmly held me; he continued to move slowly within me. My blood rushed to my cheeks, and I wanted to lower my head, but the hand Xi Richang had wrapped around my chest tightened its grip on my chin.

The picturesque scenery of the imperial city is fully in view, and even I am moved by it, yet the man beside me shows not a trace of joy; his words are somewhat disheartening.

The gentle water returned to my waist, and as I turned around, the two female officials displayed expressions of fear. As a fellow martial artist, Daxi should be able to see that what I was continuously demonstrating was merely the most ordinary Nine Styles of the Long Sword. However, as my hostility grew, even the most common sword techniques could become invincible.

I gritted my teeth and suddenly fell to the ground; this was my first time paying homage to him, and I did so with such thoroughness that my entire body curled up into a ball, my forehead touching the ground with my hands crossed, holding the "Reverse Dragon Slash" in my hands

Countless eunuchs and palace maids bowed in reverence to the "Reverse Dragon Slash" as they passed by. The young eunuch leading the way seemed quite pleased, saying, "Master Swordbearer, I am fortunate to be in your presence today."

There is no more to say along the way

I am not surprised at all; I am still Si Jian, but from this moment on, I will only wield one sword.

I calmly said: "Yes." He had held me in his arms to sleep for many days without any movement, and his self-control had long indicated that women were not a necessity in his life but rather a luxury. Beyond his debauchery, he also possessed a cold imperial heart. But then I overturned this assumption; he suddenly called softly: "Come here, Shuli."

I know that he is no different from Da Xi and the others; he is merely trying to please.

Have you been waiting long? I would also like to rest earlier, but it seems difficult for the time being..." He glanced at me and said, "You can just stand there; you don't need to serve today, just watch.

My blood has begun to boil, having personally heard the ambitions expressed by the highest ruler of the land of tigers and wolves. I am certain that one day in the future, I will be able to exact deep revenge.

After Chen Junzhong left, Da Xi couldn't help but say: "Lord Swordsman, the regent is truly good to you"

Hehe. Xi Ri Ming glanced up and down for a moment, then touched his nose and said, "Remember early tomorrow morning."