Yujing City.
It was another cold winter.
The cold wind whistled, and the trees on both sides of the road were bare, showing the power of the cold winter of the four seasons. The sky was always gloomy, as if it would snow at any time.
It was now winter of the 62nd year since the founding of the Da Qian Empire.
However, this winter was much more lively than the first 60 years of the empire. The weather was cold, but the people's hearts were warm! The entire Yujing City was bustling with activity. Every household, from the nobles to the merchants, and even the commoners were talking about it.
All the teahouses and restaurants were full.
All sorts of meetings were held in the brothels, and everyone was discussing the same thing. That was the great victory in the Western Region and the surrender of prisoners at the Meridian Gate.
All the roads, alleys, and even alleys in Yujing City were decorated with lanterns and streamers. Officials from the Ministry of Rites could be seen bustling back and forth.
The surrender of prisoners at the Meridian Gate, and the Emperor personally welcoming them. This was a great victory that had not been seen in thousands of years. The Da Qian Empire was known as the land of etiquette, and all sorts of etiquette could not be sloppy.
This was also a major event that shocked the foreign countries and made them submit.
The Emperor, Marshal, Hero, Wu Sheng, and Grandmaster of the Western Region were all captured alive. How could the other countries not be obedient?
…
"Everyone! Do you know how exciting the war in the Western Region is? Do you know the ten heroes of the Chara Empire? These ten people were all very powerful and had transcended the mortal realm. They could even fly in the sky and burrow into the ground! They are very famous in the Chara Empire. Even the young ladies and noblewomen have portraits of these ten people hanging on their bedsides. They also have wet dreams, hoping that these ten people will come! "
At the east end of Yujing City, there was a teahouse with dozens of rooms. There were hundreds and thousands of guests, all listening to the storyteller talk about the war in the Western Region.
This was one of the bigger teahouses in Yujing City.
The charcoal fire was burning, the water was boiling, and fragrant tea filled the air. All sorts of sweets and food were being eaten. The cold outside did not invade the teahouse at all, and it was very comfortable. This also showed the comfort of the people in Yujing City.
The storyteller was full of energy. He spat his saliva violently, causing the audience to roar with laughter from time to time.
"The barbarians of the Western Regions are barbarians after all. Those noble ladies and young ladies even hang portraits of men on their bedsides. Every night, they yearn for love. Their weathering is too much." A scholar shook his head.
"Let's not talk about that. Even a woman's portrait is hanging on her bed. This Chara's Ten Heroes is really something." A man dressed like a merchant slapped his thigh.
"He's more than capable! The heavens could catch dragons! The storyteller cried out, "But in front of our Zhuangyuan, the hero has become a coward. The Zhuangyuan is on the battlefield, leading a large army, surrounded by Qilin. With one roar, these ten heroes will lie down and obediently let themselves be captured. "
"In terms of battle prowess, it's still the Champion Marquis," another person said.
"The Champion Marquis is nothing!" The Elementary Scholar raised his head, "He's just a martial artist."
"Well said!" The storyteller spat out a mouthful of saliva. "The Zhuangyuan is a 'second-saint'. In the exam, his essay shook a hundred saints! Every word of that essay shone brightly, illuminating the sun and moon. Let me tell you, if any of your families are not peaceful and have evil spirits causing trouble, it's best to ask for a piece of second-saint's calligraphy to be hung in the hall. That righteousness will not be invaded by a hundred evils! Even if it's a thousand-year-old devil or a ten-thousand-year-old evil spirit! They'll be scared to the point of screaming! Turning into a puff of green smoke … "
"That's amazing!"
There was a flurry of discussion …
"That's still a small matter. I heard that the second-saint's calligraphy can be melted into water and swallowed. Not only can it cure a hundred illnesses, it can also enlighten people. It'll be easy to become a Jinshi in the imperial exams! Which family's son always fails the exams? If he can get one, he'll be smart. "
"Even if I have to spend a few thousand taels of silver, it'll be worth it. It's better than any treasure …"
A merchant said.
"I didn't expect that Hong Yi's reputation to have reached such a level. Even the common people say that he's a second-saint."
In the corner of the teahouse, a few young people sat quietly. Their gazes were calm, as if they were controlling the atmosphere of the entire common people. When they were done, the few young people stood up and walked out at the same time.
That was just a small scene in Yujing City.
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At the end of Wenchang Street in Yujing City, fragrance filled the air. Singing and dancing could be heard from time to time. Several tall turrets connected together, towering over the land.
That was the "Fragrance Tower" that opposed the number one Flower Scattering Tower in Yujing City.
That was a place for elegant people. Even a millionaire with ten thousand taels of gold would not be able to enter the Fragrance Tower.
"I didn't expect the army to break through the West Region so quickly. It's beyond everyone's expectations."
At that moment, in a private room high up in the Fragrance Tower, a child and a young man in Confucian robes were sitting. These two people were Fangyuan and Li Feiyu, who had transcended the Lightning Tribulation and had a huge improvement in their magical powers.
"Yeah, I thought we'd have to delay that Hong Yi for a year or two," Fangyuan said faintly and looked around. Fangyuan said faintly and looked around, "That Flower Scattering Brothel is the property of the Grand Supreme Path. Who is the owner of this Fragrant Pavilion? Brother Feiyu, do you see anything? "
"It's most likely the Fragrance Sect from 300 years ago." Li Feiyu said, "Although Hong Yi has broken through the West Region Coalition Army, there's still Hong Xuanji in the imperial court to keep him in check. It's very beneficial for us. I just don't know how Brother Tang's search for reinforcements is going. "
"The reinforcements Brother Tang has found are definitely experts," Fangyuan said. "Let's not talk about that. I wonder what's going on with the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace recently? Brother Feiyu, are you interested in exploring the palace at night? "
"Absolutely not! The palace is not like it used to be. It's mysterious and unfathomable. We've been taken advantage of by Hong Yi a few times, so we need to be careful. Hehe, I know that when that Hong Yi returns to the capital, he'll definitely explore the palace at night to look for Monarch Sweetyfox. " Li Feiyu said, "That White Ape King Hakuziyue is now the head of the True Dipper Sect. Which cultivator doesn't know that the White Ape King and Monarch Sweetyfox are together? The White Ape King is cultivating now, so he can only entrust Hong Yi to take care of Monarch Sweetyfox. With this relationship, Hong Yi will sneak into the Imperial Palace at night and help us find a path. "
"Well said."
Fangyuan nodded, then stood up. "We can't explore the palace at will, but I'd like to take a good look at this Fragrance Loft."
"Do you two really want to explore the Fragrance Loft, or do you want to have some fun?"
Just as Fangyuan stood up, a fragrant aroma suddenly wafted in.
Fangyuan's expression changed. He reached out with his hand, and a black aura emanated from his hand, shooting toward the aroma. In an instant, the aroma was completely destroyed. Thump!
Fangyuan also took a step back.
"Six Tribulations expert, let's go!"
As Fangyuan retreated, he and Li Feiyu stepped into the void without hesitation, disappearing from sight.
The aroma then condensed into a veiled woman in the room. It was Rui Xiangxiang.
"Heavenly Demon Aura. How did these two get it? Didn't Fangyuan come from the orthodoxy of Saint Emperor Supreme? " After Rui Xiangxiang appeared, she thought for a while and said, "These two people's powers are so high that even I can't take them down? However, what they said is also very suspicious. The palace has indeed changed a lot. Even I can vaguely feel that it's not safe to enter rashly. Although Hong Yi's powers are ten times stronger than mine, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for him to sneak in. Right now, his army should be arriving at the Jade Capital soon … "
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At noon the next day, dozens of miles away from Yujing City.
In the cold wind, an orderly troop of soldiers with a murderous aura stretched for ten miles, looking mighty and majestic. At the same time, they were escorting countless prison carts, and they were accompanied by a neat guard of honor. They stood tall on the huge road.
Both sides of the road were lined with the Imperial Guards, and they were very meticulous. It was as if they were welcoming the army and opening the way.
In the fields outside of the official road, there were countless commoners and merchants. They were shouting like a tsunami, shaking the clouds in the sky.
Amidst the shouts of the thousands of people, the cold wind also became hotter.
It was obvious that Hong Yi and Majesty King Yang Tuo's triumphant troops were walking on the road. The people escorting them were famous heroes, kings, nobles, and even the Great Sorcerers of Essence Temple in the Chara of the Western Region.
Seeing that they were nearing Yujing City, everyone, including the nobles, merchants, and citizens, wanted to be the first to see it.
Countless officials from the Ministry of Rites were running back and forth on the official road of Yujing City, passing messages. They were as busy as ants. Along the way, there were lit incense sticks everywhere, as well as jars of wine, fruits, and even fresh flowers that came out of nowhere!
At the same time, there were countless musicians playing triumphant music.
Fresh flowers, fruit wine, sandalwood, roasted meat, and music started from Yujing City. They were placed at the roadside a hundred miles away, so that these victorious soldiers could eat and drink to their heart's content. However, no one in this troop left to eat or drink. They walked quietly, adding a sense of grandeur.
At the huge Meridian Gate, hundreds of civil and military officials stood on both sides. The six ministers, assistant ministers, vice ministers, and so on were lined up ten miles away.
At the same time, there were many sightseeing envoys from various countries. They were separated by the Imperial Guards, allowing them to admire the triumphant military might of the Da Qian Dynasty.
"It's such a grand occasion. I haven't seen it for a thousand years. Hong Xi, this time, the Emperor has ordered all civil and military officials to kneel to welcome the triumphant army. Later, you will have to kneel to your brother, Hong Yi. "
Of the five commanders of the Imperial Army who were also standing at the Meridian Gate, an extremely young commander said to Hong Xi.
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