Eight
He did not look at Ji Ye; instead, his gaze followed the shadow of the flying birds that faded into the distance, rising and falling on the wall in the night.
Ji Ye had never imagined that in this lifetime he would once again see the fierce Tiger Howl Spear, a weapon that seemed to be connected to his very bloodline, as if it had never been severed on that deep night, reappearing in his palm. This was the weapon of his ancestors, now returned in response to his surname, bloodline, and call.
Then why does he want to launch a strong attack on Yangguan
"Uncle is resting in the inner room and has asked me to convey a message. Please, Young Master Chen, go to the eastern chamber, while Ji Ye will remain here to await orders," Xi Yuan said.
I am your teacher," the person behind the curtain said softly, "In these three years, I have seen you fourteen times, fourteen times teaching you the principles of strength and body movement, hoping it would be beneficial to you. However, our instruction will likely come to an end today. I will soon be leaving here, and you have already learned the essence of my teachings. What remains is for you to experience it on the battlefield. You are about to step onto the battlefield; once a person steps onto the battlefield, all martial arts in their heart will no longer be the same as before. I will soon be leaving here, and you have already learned the essence of my teachings. What remains is for you to experience it on the battlefield. You are about to step onto the battlefield; once a person steps onto the battlefield, all martial arts in their heart will no longer be the same as before. It will no longer be about swinging a knife to chop a wooden post or drawing a knife in the air to cut a strand of hair. What you will learn is to strike down with a knife, watching the hot blood gush from the enemy's body, feeling the blade cut through skin, muscle, and bone; it is brutal, but you must learn to grasp every sensation, as this is fundamental to your judgment of whether to advance or retreat. If you make one mistake, you will lose everything. "If you make one mistake, you will lose everything."
Shadow Moon, the shadow within the blade. Do you know the twin of the bright moon? You cannot see it, for it possesses no radiance. It is the pitch-black shadow of the moon. It takes form when it is soaked in blood, as drops of blood hang down from the full moon, radiating brilliance! The teacher rose and said, "This is an evil blade; take care of yourself."
"You have arrived." A weathered voice said from behind the wide bamboo curtain
Immediately, a soldier shouted loudly: "The sovereign prays, all soldiers repay the emperor, and return triumphantly!"
He did not dare to raise his head; he heard footsteps. This was the first time the teacher had stepped out from behind the bamboo curtain. The footsteps passed by him, heading towards the door
Ji Ye was momentarily taken aback, and Yu Ran made a face at him: "Not studying, not studying, a stubborn ox that refuses to study even if beaten to death!"
Bai Yi did not respond, but instead bowed deeply while on horseback.
Bai Yi led the horse to the side of the sedan curtain
Xiyuan shook his head; regarding such matters, he did not have confidence. He only had absolute confidence in his uncle
You are going to Shangyang Pass, so I ask you about the origin of the name Shangyang Pass. In the characters of the Eastern Land, 'shang' means death, and the character 'shang' is inauspicious. But do you know why Shangyang Pass is called that? Yu Ran turned her head, tying her long hair into a high ponytail, at that moment a strand of hair that was not properly tied floated out, swaying gently in the wind.
The person in the carriage sang slowly, their voice clear and melodious
Yuran did not respond to him
In the third year of the reign of Emperor Cheng of Dayin, in August, the standoff at Shangyang Pass finally transformed into the site of a decisive battle. The lords of the six states jointly issued the "Order of Righteous Armor to Aid the King" and formally declared war on the Li Kingdom for the second time. The second call to arms that Emperor Dayin had anticipated came much sooner than he had expected
There is a wind pavilion
It is! Everyone answered in unison
In the courtyard with the wind pavilion, Lü Guichen, holding a long knife, and Ji Ye, leaning on a spear, waited silently. Xi Yan and Xi Yuan emerged, and there was not a word exchanged among the four. Ji Ye and Lü Guichen followed the general's pace
The letter is very simple
I hope General Wang returns safely with the small boat from this expedition; I never want to see my daughter leave my side again in this lifetime
"I have something to say to the general, could the general come a little closer?" asked the person in the sedan chair
Bai Yi halted his horse and waved his hand, standing before the beaded curtain
Ji Ye suddenly grasped the gun tightly
"For the subjects and His Majesty the Emperor, I am either the Duke of Chu or a vassal of the State of Chu. Therefore, I implore the Grand General to have compassion for me as I am but a woman. I have given birth to a daughter, and I truly hope, I truly hope, to see her grow up with my own eyes." Through the curtain of the palanquin, one could faintly see a figure standing up, kneeling in full attire, and the dignified duke actually bowed deeply to the general through the curtain. "If there is anyone in this world who can fulfill my wish, who else but the Grand General could do so? The only one I can rely on is the Grand General alone."
"What a troublesome fellow," the man murmured, as he pulled the letter from the bamboo branch on the carved foot.
He turned his head and strode towards the outside of the house
You have arrived quite quickly, the man said after a moment of silence
Liang Qiushong, on behalf of the sovereign, issued a decree: General Fufenghu shall assume the position of Commander of the Cavalry. He is to lead the southern expedition to assist the king, with military orders subject to the sovereign's command. At this critical moment of victory, the three armies have awaited your arrival for a long time. You must advance swiftly, advance swiftly, advance swiftly
On behalf of the three armies, I thank the sovereign for this grace. Bai Yi bowed and saluted from his saddle
Yet he is not going out for a spring outing now; he is clad in iron-colored scale armor, with the insignia of a cavalry commander hanging from his shoulder. He gazes at the distant lights on the city wall, thinking that he is about to embark on a campaign, to achieve his accomplishments and ambitions, to see that lion-like man, and then return in triumph. As he passes through the city gate, he will lead the vanguard cavalry at the forefront, with people lining the streets on both sides. No one can ignore his glory, and he will lead the vanguard cavalry at the forefront, with people lining the streets on both sides. No one can ignore his glory
For Lü Guichen, this teacher is akin to a deity
The spears and halberds stood like a forest, as ten thousand soldiers silently stood in the morning breeze. Beside them, eight bulls were harnessed to a heavy cart, upon which massive shields were stacked like a small mountain. In the wind, the white banner of the flame rose, with a feathered arrow slanting just below the rose.
I gaze longingly for you, standing before the palace gates
It is! Everyone answered in unison, without a trace of hesitation
He slightly bowed, considered it a gesture of greeting, and urged the horse forward
Do not ask why, "Xi Yuan patted his shoulder, "I do not know either. But Uncle said that this thing recognizes its owner. It is yours, so it will come back to find you."
"Silly cow, silly cow! How silly!" Yu Ran said loudly, wrinkling her nose
The banner of General Bai Yi of the State of Chu stands tall, as this scion of the imperial family rides beneath the great flag, his white battle attire billowing in the wind. His vanguard cavalry has already arrived at the foot of Shangyang Pass, forming an invincible mountain formation, and he is about to set off with the last of his elite troops and supplies. When his battle flag reaches Shangyang Pass, the flames of this war will be officially ignited, and he will be the spark.
The man nodded: "Will all the soldiers obey my orders?"
Hua Ming, the man said in a low voice, what I said back then was not a lie. I once thought that in this place where few people disturb, I could take the remaining time of my life to think things through clearly. Unfortunately
Xi Yu, clad in armor, stood in the courtyard with his sword at the ready. Ji Ye and Lü Gui Chen entered, and Xi Yu approached to salute them with a military gesture. They were friends and had not observed such formalities in the past. Ji Ye and Lü Gui Chen sensed the gravity of this salute and each responded with a military salute of their own
Do not be defeated by Ji Ye. The techniques of hardness and softness represent the two extremes of martial arts. Ji Ye has obtained Ji Yang's soul, and you have gained my intention. I do not wish to be defeated by my old partner!
What she sings is a love song, yet it possesses the dignified and unassailable grace of noble families, along with a purity akin to frost and snow, subtly tinged with a hint of sorrow. The three armies fall silent, all able to hear her singing, each bowing their heads in solemnity. This piece sung by the Duke of Chu is actually a melody passed down in the streets of the State of Chu and Wei, telling the story of a man who cherishes a woman throughout his life: gathering lotus flowers for her, going to battle for her, renouncing his fame for her, and mourning her aging. The lyrics are simple, yet the meaning is profound. This piece sung by the Duke of Chu is actually a melody passed down in the streets of the State of Chu and Wei, telling the story of a man who cherishes a woman throughout his life: gathering lotus flowers for her, going to battle for her, renouncing his fame for her, and mourning her aging. The lyrics are simple, yet the meaning is profound.
The Duke of Chu and Wei dispatched Marquis Wuyang and General Bai Yi of the Imperial Guard to embark on a military expedition, personally escorting them for one hundred and twenty li, until they reached Jianshui to bid farewell, for which he composed the song "Picking Lotus." Bai Yi's contingent consisted of ten thousand troops and supplies, accompanied by sixty thousand pack horses, heading directly towards the base of Shangyang Pass. Meanwhile, the most elite mountain troops of the Chu and Wei states had already set out in advance, leveraging the strength of Jianshui.
He scratched his head: "But you have nothing going on, and you don't want me to be the emperor either"
Ji Ye was momentarily taken aback, unable to grasp how the topic had suddenly shifted.
To gather lotus for you, I wade through the water
"Lack of sincerity!" Yu Ran was furious, resembling a cat with its fur bristled, baring its teeth with force, and turned her head away again.
"Bring me my qin." The person in the sedan chair said again
Yuran turned her face away, not looking at him
The two artifacts, Huya and Yingyue, will illuminate the future twenty years with their bloodlight, resonating with the roar of divine beasts in the hands of the youth. They have long yearned for the clash of blood and metal
Opposite him was a sedan chair for thirty-two people, with red stripes and black lacquer, adorned with gold leaf cut into leaf shapes and acacia patterns, and two layers of bead curtains blocking the view of the person inside the chair
Yes! It is still that familiar feeling! Grasping a living poison dragon! It is cold and rigid in the master's hand, yet it will also raise its head and roar, devouring the heavens and the earth!
His knowledge of historical texts and allusions is mostly derived from what he has heard from street storytellers.
In the city of Mianyang, located in the south of Chunguoguo, within a small house outside the city.
If I have soldiers, I will lead them; if I do not have soldiers, I will go alone. Are you satisfied now? Ji Ye glared.
Because the blade harbors a restless soul, its previous master was a person who killed without mercy. The master before him also used it to take countless lives. The blade has been severely worn down, but fortunately, I have a good friend who repaired it. I believe this sword should be suitable for you. Although it is somewhat long, the length is of no concern to someone skilled in the art of swordsmanship like you.
The various lords of the Tang state sent General Xiyan, the commander of the Wu Hall, to lead an army of 20,000 troops from Daliuying, raising their banners as they set out, accompanied by 200,000 jin of supply carts
With his back to the moonlight, Lü Guichen could not see the old man's face, yet he could sense that this elderly man was smiling at him for the first time.
On the 2nd day of the 8th month in the 3rd year of Emperor Cheng, at the Muge Sandbank east of Jianshui
Ji Ye was taken aback
The prominent minister of the Chun Kingdom, Liang Qiusheng, issued a decree on behalf of Duke Ao Zhirun of the Chun Kingdom to reinstate the renowned general Hua Ye, who had been in charge of the agricultural settlement and recuperation. This general, known as the "Ugly Tiger" in the Eastern Continent, was revered by the subordinates of the Wind Tiger Iron Cavalry as the "Tiger God" and has once again taken up his battle blade. The Wind Tiger Iron Cavalry advanced at a remarkable speed of three hundred li in a single night from the north, directing their forces towards the rear of the royal domain, intimidating Ying Wuyi and leaving the Red Brigade to defend the northern front of the royal domain.
This is the midnight of the fifth day of the eighth month in the third year of Emperor Cheng, when the troops of the Later Tang departed from the Fengtang, mounted on four warhorses.
Lü Guichen marveled as he caressed the knife's leather sheath; he had never seen such exquisite craftsmanship. The rose silver engravings on the knife handle, blade, and guard were ancient and bold, embodying the unique spirit of the He Luo products. The leather sheath felt rough yet warm in his hand, and when gripping the knife handle, any knife user would feel the urge to draw the blade.
The man's eyes remained calm beneath the mask: "Huaming, do not worry, they have received the news and are here to inform me."
"Then you are going to die, what do you want me to do? Of course, I have to go." Ji Ye thought that perhaps it was unnecessary to be so serious, it would be enough to just coax this mischievous girl.
"You have heard it now, and you will remember it, but I hope you can say that you understand, truly understand." The teacher sighed, "As your teacher, I should give you a gift. On the first day I accepted you as my student, I had already prepared this item."
The fourteen teachings he received were never demonstrated by anyone behind that bamboo curtain. The teacher spoke only of the heart and principles of martial arts, his voice aged yet beautifully melodic, and his teachings struck directly at the heart, as if divinely inspired and utterly irresistible. Lü Guichen followed this teacher to learn the art of cutting jade strength, and then studied the dual sword techniques under Xi Yan. Subsequently, this teacher condensed all the skills into a dual sword chaotic dance technique capable of slicing through armor and severing iron blades. A weapon is merely a piece of iron; Lü Guichen had never considered that the skills concentrated on a piece of iron could be so profound. He followed this teacher to learn the art of cutting jade strength, and then studied the dual sword techniques under Xi Yan. Subsequently, this teacher condensed all the skills into a dual sword chaotic dance technique capable of slicing through armor and severing iron blades. A weapon is merely a piece of iron; Lü Guichen had never considered that the skills concentrated on a piece of iron could be so profound
"Alright, alright! Then I will lead the troops to attack Shangyang Pass," Ji Ye said impatiently, standing up from the wall and speaking loudly, as if thunder had struck. "Even if you say I should become emperor, I will still take down Tianqi City!"
General, please stay a moment! The voice of the sovereign became urgent from behind.
The man was enveloped in a suit of pitch-black armor, kneeling on a bamboo mat, silently facing the knife rack before him. A saber lay horizontally on the rack, its design simple, with a square head and straight blade, a common weapon on the battlefield. His armor was heavy, yet his stature was not particularly tall; as he knelt, the weight of the armor pressed down on the ground, making it appear quite cumbersome. One of his hands was held before his chest, rolling a string of prayer beads. He kept his eyes closed, and a considerable amount of time had passed; the incense in the corner of the room had already extinguished. His armor was heavy, yet his stature was not particularly tall; as he knelt, the weight of the armor pressed down on the ground, making it appear quite cumbersome. One of his hands was held before his chest, rolling a string of prayer beads. He kept his eyes closed, and a considerable amount of time had passed; the incense in the corner of the room had already extinguished
Thus, Lu Guichen knelt down and paid his respects to this person, whom he did not even know how to address, as his teacher
He walked away, and Xiyuan turned to look at Jinye: "Uncle said there is a gift for you, and asked me to wait here to give it to you. He said you are his student, and a teacher should present a gift upon meeting, but he hasn't found anything suitable to give. However, this item is something you will definitely like."
He reached out his hand, trembling as it approached the gun, from which a marvelous and prolonged rhythm emanated
"In this life, I was meant to be a monk of the Longmen sect." The man paused for a moment, turned to look at his adopted son, "Unfortunately, I have already killed too many people. I can only continue to wield my sword, perhaps there is still a slight chance for redemption."
Lü Guichen raised his head and turned around, seeing the long robe fluttering under the moonlight by the door
Yuran shrugged her shoulders and shook off his hand
The man raised one hand, signaling that he need not continue speaking
In the heat of battle, when you harbor murderous intent in your heart, it is akin to wielding a dangerous blade. I hope you understand this. Thus, holding a weapon is not only a threat to your enemies but also a danger to yourself. With your heart, you should be able to quell the restless spirit within this blade
Xi Yuan entered silently: "Uncle, the troops are already assembled. They are all prepared to set out under the cover of night, are they not?"
"As you wish! I couldn't care less!" Yuran also stood up, pouting. She spread her arms to balance her body and walked a few steps along the wall like a tightrope walker in the marketplace. Then she suddenly leaped up and ran away like a bird, as if she were weightless.
The sovereign restored my position as commander and ordered me to lead a southern expedition
The student understands
Yuran finally turned around and shot him a disdainful glance: "You lead troops? What troops do you have?"
For you, I sing slowly with white hair
You may hold it, but do not draw the sword now
Lü Guichen knelt in reverence, holding a knife.
The various armies await the general to regain the Tiger Tally, and they have been waiting for many years! One of the people outside raised his head; he was still panting heavily, clearly having arrived in haste. His face was flushed, and his gaze was urgent
But perhaps he is destined to die this time at the hands of that lion-like man
Xi Yan sat in the darkness of the inner room, the lamp had just been extinguished by him, and a wisp of white smoke rose from the wick
The sound of birds flapping their wings rapidly approached from afar, and a statue suddenly swooped in from the window as if to prey, landing swiftly on the man's hand that held the prayer beads. It lowered its head to peck at the beads, breaking the string of the beads, and the beads scattered all over the table.
The phrase "speed up" was repeated three times, indicating the urgency of the writer. The man remained silent for a moment and then burned the letter on the candle beside him
The uncle and nephew walked side by side in the shadows of the corridor, Xiyuan pressed his hand against his breastplate, his steps unceasing, gazing straight ahead: "The armor is still intact"
The young guard, waiting behind the sedan chair, stepped forward a few paces and presented a long zither. A maid emerged from behind the bamboo curtain; the sedan chair was extremely tall, standing at a height of two and a half people when it reached the ground. The maid bent down to receive the zither from the guard's hands and returned.
You must listen carefully. The so-called Duke of Chunguogong is no longer the deceased former lord; he is a child, and he is incapable of bearing your lives and deaths. His command for me to go to battle is directed solely at me. You have come here to follow me. What I am asking now is whether you will heed—my—command and act accordingly?" The man asked in a low voice, then suddenly raised his voice as if thunder had descended upon the world, "I will ask again, will you heed—my—command and act accordingly?" What I am asking now is whether you will heed—my—command and act accordingly?" The man asked in a low voice, then suddenly raised his voice as if thunder had descended upon the world, "I will ask again, will you heed—my—command and act accordingly?
Yuran?" Jinya tried to call her softly
Good! The man turned around, "Then you all follow me!"
If I were to die soon, would you lead your troops to capture Shangyang Pass
Bai Yi was not astonished by this great gift; he merely lowered his head to look at the grass on the ground
What is its name? asked Lü Guichen
However, Ji Ye was a bit bewildered, unsure of how to deal with the childishness that a little girl should possess. He thought that Yu Ran was not so small anymore; she was a fifteen-year-old young lady.
Ji Ye raised his head, a sliver of the moon flickering in and out among the clouds. It was a fish-scale sky, waves of cloud patterns filling the deep blue night. Yu Ran sat beside him, and the rare tranquility enveloped them as they sat side by side on the wall, having removed their shoes and socks and placed them beside them. Their bare feet felt cool in the night breeze. Ji Ye recalled the time he, Yu Ran, and Lü Gui Chen ventured out of the city, soaking their feet in the cool stream, chatting away until they dozed off in the afternoon sun, leaning against each other's shoulders.
"Foster father... the foster father cannot agree!" The young man shouted anxiously, "This is like re-entering the wolf's den! Liang Qiusheng..."
"With this knife, I will assist you in achieving success," said the teacher
He went up and gave Yuran's shoulder a gentle push
Weapons cannot be kept hidden in their cases for long, just like the renowned generals of chaotic times and the future emperors. They prepared their armor and raised flags emblazoned with the emblems of their houses, heading towards battlefields with uncertain outcomes. Meanwhile, the mighty lion, licking its claws, waits for their arrival deep within the Shanyang Pass.
It was because Emperor Bai Yin of the Rose led his troops to launch a fierce attack on Yangguan, resulting in the deaths of over 100,000 soldiers, with bodies piled up to form a sloping ramp that could lead up to the city walls of Yangguan. Bai Yin felt that although he had achieved victory, the slaughter was too heavy, so he renamed Yangguan to 'Shangyangguan', which also carries a meaning of sorrow. Ji Ye could only say, 'I know, it is mentioned in the 'Record of the Long War in the Four Provinces'.
Ji Ye finally saw it, an ancient and heavy war spear lying across the bronze wooden frame behind Xi Yan. Its spear tip shimmered with a chilling light under the faint moonlight. When Ji Ye saw this spear, he could not look away; he felt a certain calling emanating from it, the voice of an ancient and heavy man.
The singing ceased, and the person in the carriage spoke softly: "All of you soldiers have fathers, elders, wives, and children. You fight for yourselves and your families, and there are those waiting for you back home. I hope you will repay the Emperor and return victorious."
Teacher. Lu Guichen knelt down in a long bow, and then sat cross-legged.
Lü Guichen, clad in white leather armor, stood by the riverbank: "Ji Ye, let’s go, the general is still waiting for us at the Wind Pavilion."
"Hello, fool, I have a question for you," Yu Ran suddenly said
"Assuming, oh assuming!" Yu Ran became displeased, "If I were to say that I am about to die and I want you to go to Changyang Pass, would you go?"
Bai Yi fell silent for a moment and shook his head slightly: "To survive in a chaotic world, no one can be truly free. The daughter of the sovereign, though merely a girl raised in luxury, need not fight to the death in battle. However, the sovereign's hope for her to grow up by her mother's side is not necessarily easy to fulfill. This wish may seem small, but for the majority of those living in a chaotic world, it is already exceedingly difficult."
Lü Guichen reached out his hand and touched the scabbard
He picked up the battle knife from the rack in the small room, and at the moment he drew the knife, his adopted son silently watched, feeling foolish
He stood up, shook off his armor, and walked out of his meditation hut. Outside, in the open space, more than twenty people were kneeling in a row. They were all wearing exquisite thin steel armor, which was the standard armor that only the generals of the Chun Kingdom's Fenghu cavalry could equip. Each person kneeling in the open space held the rank of a thousand-man commander.
Is that so? Then I understand. After a long time, he turned and left, "Please look forward to my triumphant return!"
"You are a clever child, but not ruthless enough," the teacher said. "All martial arts, when traced back to their origins, are merely a means of killing. This was destined from ancient times, when various tribes first extracted raw iron from iron ore to forge iron blades, and fashioned straight wooden shafts from branches to create feathered arrows. These weapons are ultimately bound to be thrust into the bodies of enemies; this bloody reality cannot be altered, nor does it need to be altered"
He sat opposite his teacher behind the bamboo curtain, marking the fourteenth time he had met his teacher here. Yet, he had never seen the face of the person behind the curtain. What he knew was that Xi Yan had brought him here for the first time, pointing at the bamboo curtain and saying that the person inside wished to be his teacher, and he could choose whether to become his student. At that time, there was complete silence behind the curtain, not a sound to be heard, and Lü Guichen felt something, as if a thread of cold air was seeping through the bamboo curtain, brushing against his face. He turned to look at Xi Yan, but Xi Yan did not look at him; he merely gazed silently at the curtain, his expression grave. At that moment, there was still complete silence behind the curtain, not a sound to be heard, and Lü Guichen felt something, as if a thread of cold air was seeping through the bamboo curtain, brushing against his face. He turned to look at Xi Yan, but Xi Yan did not look at him; he merely gazed silently at the curtain, his expression grave.
He rode forward on horseback, drawing his sword and pointing it ahead. The three armies followed him, shouting loudly, amidst the sounds of whips cracking and cattle bellowing, as one large cart after another slowly set off.
"Setting off at night." Xi Yan nodded, "Is someone taking care of my flowers?"
Students understand
"Now I can rest assured," Xi Yan smiled and said, "Xi Yuan, do you know what this battle signifies?"
What? What news? The young man widened his eyes
The third year of Emperor Cheng, on the fifth day of the eighth month
"Cow?" Ji Ye was taken aback; Yu Ran had never called him that before. Sometimes, Yu Ran called him "Wooden Head," other times "Wild Monkey," and at times "Big Bear," but she had never referred to him as "Cow".
Ji Ye stared blankly at her silhouette, and a stone fell from beneath his feet, dropping into the river beneath the wall, creating ripples that shattered the moonlight. Ji Ye felt someone watching him, and he turned to look behind.
Indeed, voices could be heard from outside, but they were not loud; rather, it was the orderly sound of footsteps.
For a long time, Yuran did not turn her head back. She remained silent, and Ji Ye did not know what to say.
Three sergeants have been arranged, all of whom are meticulous, and one of them has a family member who is a gardener
The new era is about to arrive, our era of Tianqu. Xi Yan raised his sword and said, "I can smell the scent in the bloody wind; each instance of bloodshed will reignite our ambitions."
The sound reverberated for ten miles as an army of ten thousand raised their voices in unison
To seize the banner for you, I shall fight long and hard
Lü Guichen looked up in surprise at the bamboo curtain
The third day of the eighth month in the third year of Emperor Cheng's reign
The bamboo curtain was slowly lifted by one foot, and an aged hand pushed out a five-foot-long saber from beneath the curtain. Lu Guichen looked at this ancient blade in astonishment; he had never seen a sword of such length. Although the blade was sheathed and its form could not be discerned, the curvature of the scabbard indicated that this sword possessed an elegant yet formidable arc.
"The great general is invincible in battle and returns safely." The voice from the sedan chair was that of a gentle woman.
"Because the Rose Princess is about to die, she wishes to see Bai Yindeng ascend to the throne of the Taiqing Palace before her death," Ji Ye said. These are indeed the kinds of dramatic plots that are essential in a historical novel, and Ji Ye recounted them as if he were an expert.
"Adoptive father! Adoptive father! Adoptive father!" A loud voice called from outside, and a young man dressed in simple white clothing rushed in. He stumbled and fell to his knees, exclaiming, "There are armored men outside, armed with swords and blades, breaking in!"
"You take care of it yourself." Xi Yan flashed to the side
Lü Guichen walked into the eastern wing. The Wind Pavilion was originally a summer retreat for the monarch. Although the eastern wing was not as grand as the palace, it was still a spacious room, where a cool breeze flowed gently, yet no lights were lit.
"Do you not want to see your teacher?" The teacher's voice came from the door.
Well, you speak.
"Isn't it... something like flowers?" he asked. This was merely a joke, but it was indeed astonishing that Xi Yan was giving him something.
Xi Yan's actions are also like this: "Still here!"
A few sounds of tuning strings, the person in the sedan chair whispered: "In the style of ancient people, the qin song is to send off the traveler."
Understood! Lü Guichen replied and went alone to the backyard