The capital of Chu is Rongcheng and the imperial palace.

The state of Chu worships fire, with the phoenix as the sacred bird of the town, and the palace is dominated by red and yellow.

Gao Zhengyang followed his senior brother Zhengfeng and walked in the magnificent palace for a long time before arriving at Wude Tower.

The building is five floors high, the top floor is an open roof, condescending, there are pine and bamboo in the east, there is Bihu Lake in the south, and there are hundred flowers in the west.

At dusk, the sunset is red and the red glow is bright. The refreshing evening breeze is coming, and the hustle and bustle of the day is swept away.

A young girl stood in front of the railing and looked at the sunset, she was dressed in a gorgeous red palace dress, but she stood there more charming and colorful than the sunset.

Gao Zhengyang has always been not close to women, and the more beautiful and beautiful a woman is, the more careful he is. For him, there is no distinction between men and women, old and young, only strong and weak.

But this girl is different, Gao Zhengyang saw confusion and confusion in her bright eyes, just like his current state. This resonated with him a lot, and he couldn't help but look at it a few more times.

The female official and a father-in-law standing beside the girl all felt that Gao Zhengyang was a little rude, and their eyes at Gao Zhengyang were a little more stern, even with a bit of reprimand and warning.

But here, Princess Qingling doesn't speak, and it's not easy for the two of them to say anything.

Gao Zhengyang indifferently swept over the female official and father-in-law, and made a simple evaluation in his heart: weak but vicious, not careless.

Zhengfeng Zhenjun noticed that the atmosphere was a little tense, but his face was silent, and he smiled and waved his head and said: "Poor Dao Zhengfeng, I have seen His Highness." ”

Princess Qingling slowly turned around and said indifferently: "Zhenjun is a man of the way trusted by his father, so there is no need to be polite." ”

Zhengfeng Zhenjun has a close relationship with the emperor, and he is the sect master of Xuantian, and he is also a generation of grandmasters, and his identity is extremely transcendent. Although Princess Qingling's identity is important, he doesn't need to be too respectful.

smiled at the moment: "Your Highness, this is Gao Zhengyang, the junior disciple of the Poor Dao, and he is responsible for protecting the safety of your trip." ”

Princess Qingling looked at Gao Zhengyang curiously, and saw that his expression was indifferent, his eyes were cold, and he stood without saying a word, like a clay puppet, like a dead thing.

She asked, "I've heard that the Xuantian Seven Swords are famous all over the world, but I haven't heard of the name of the High Dao Chief. ”

Zhengfeng Zhenjun hurriedly explained: "Zhengyang is the first seat of the Secret Sword Hall, responsible for maintaining the laws and regulations of the sect, and does not wander outside, so it has no reputation. But his swordsmanship is the best in Xuantian, and no one can match it!"

Zhengfeng Zhenjun knew that although Gao Zhengyang's martial arts were strong, he had no reputation. This is his weakness. Because you only say your name, you can't convince others. In order to avoid Princess Qingling's misunderstanding, he must explain it well.

"Xuantian first?"

Princess Qingling said with some suspicion: "Is that even more powerful than Zhenjun?"

"Zhengyang's swordsmanship is fierce and ruthless, and it is far inferior to the sword competition. Although the world is big, there are few people who can compete with Zhengyang in swordsmanship!"

In order to praise Gao Zhengyang, Zhengfeng Zhenjun did not hesitate to use his reputation to support. He shocked the world with the name of the way of Jindan, and his swordsmanship did not damage his name as a grandmaster.

Zhengfeng Zhenjun's words aroused Princess Qingling's strong interest, and she said, "In this way, Gao Daochang is the number one swordsman in the world?"

Zhengfeng is a little embarrassed, there are so many swordsmen in the world, who can afford the title of the first in the world. Although Gao Zhengyang is strong, it is reluctant to say that he is the first in the world.

What's more, if he admits this, when it gets out, there will be endless troubles.

The masters of swords in the world are afraid that they will line up to challenge Xuantian Sect. From then on, there will never be peace.

Zhengfeng Zhenjun Zhengse explained: "The swordsmanship has reached the pinnacle realm, and the difference may only be a millimeter. There are also changes in swordsmanship. It can't be said who is necessarily better than whom......"

Princess Qingling nodded as if she didn't understand, thought for a while, and said: "There are also masters in the palace, and the high dao long sword technique is so good, why not demonstrate it." ”

Zhengfeng Zhenjun's face changed slightly, and he regretted saying too much. If you are the emperor, you will laugh it off and not take it too seriously. Princess Qingling is a girl, and she doesn't want to try Gao Zhengyang's swordsmanship.

Changing to other swordsmen of Xuantian Sect, they naturally can't wait to show their swordsmanship in front of Princess Qingling and become famous all over the world. Even if it is Zhengfeng Zhenjun himself, if he really needs it, he can roll up his sleeves and go down the field to compare.

Only Gao Zhengyang can't. He never competed with anyone. To be precise, he only fights, not fights. Fight him with a sword, and either die or be seriously injured. There is no third ending.

Zhengfeng Zhenjun said with some embarrassment: "Zhengyang is a real swordsman, and his swordsmanship is fierce and fierce, and the sword must see blood." The palace is heavy, and it is not suitable for comparing swords. ”

Princess Qingling was a little unhappy, and Zhengfeng Zhenjun insisted on arranging for someone to come over to protect him, but he was unwilling to even show his martial arts. This is too arrogant!

Princess Qingling also believes that Gao Zhengyang, arranged by Zhengfeng Zhenjun, must be a master. But she is a dignified nobleman, and what she values more is not ability, but attitude.

The world is big, and there are many capable people. If you want to enter the royal family, you need to be loyal and humble. And not the arrogant swordsman who is self-righteous.

No matter how strong a swordsman is, can he break through a city and destroy a country? No matter how strong an individual's force is, there is a limit after all. The so-called within five steps, people can rival the country. Then you have to have a chance to go within five steps!

Although Princess Qingling was not satisfied, she couldn't help but give Zhengfeng Zhenjun face.

This true monarch is ambitious, has the same smell as his father, and has great influence. What's more, Zhengfeng Zhenjun is also well-intentioned.

Princess Qingling said happily: "The palace is also tired, Zhenjun and Gao Daochang will also go back to rest, and it will not be too late to come back tomorrow to meet." ”

Zhengfeng Zhenjun also bowed and left, led by the guards.

Princess Qingling stood on the rooftop, and she could still see the figures of Zhengfeng Zhenjun and Gao Zhengyang in the distance, she thought of Gao Zhengyang's indifferent appearance, so she couldn't help laughing, and said to herself: "This person looks like a ruthless swordsman, and it's funny." ”

The female officer Zuo Wei said in a low voice: "This person is unruly, too sharp, and doesn't know the etiquette, so he still needs to be adjusted and taught." ”

The eunuch Zhang Gonggong also said in a sharp voice: "Your Highness, although it is said that when employing people, this generation of swordsmen and swordsmen must be measured. ”

"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. But pay attention to proportion, don't break Zhengfeng Zhenjun's face, and don't break his sharpness. ”

Princess Qingling nodded, the two people around her were a little more broken, they were quite loyal to her, and they had served her for many years, and the necessary respect still had to be given.

For her, Gao Zhengyang's matter is just a trivial matter after all. What really saddened her was that she was suddenly sent out to get married.

This marriage is likely to break the trend of the Three Kingdoms. It's not the Chu State and the Yun State, and I don't know how many people strongly oppose this matter.

When she went, she didn't know how many guns and arrows she had to face. Just thinking about it made her feel distraught.

What puzzled Princess Qingling even more was why she suddenly had a kind of alienation from everything around her, as if everyone and everything had nothing to do with her.

Princess Qingling only felt upset and irritable, and lost interest in everything.

The eunuchs Zhang Gonggong and Zuo Wei both saw that the princess was in a bad mood, and the two of them consciously retired.

On the next floor, the two looked at each other, and their eyes showed a bit of weirdness.

"Gao Zhengyang suddenly appeared, will it disrupt the plan?"

Zuo Wei asked with some concern.

Gonggong Zhang shook his head and said: "This person is rebellious, and the princess doesn't value him." ”

After thinking for a while, he said: "But things have changed, I want to go out of the palace to inform you." It's better to prepare early. ”

Zuo Wei nodded, although Gao Zhengyang is unknown, but after all, he is the junior disciple of the Xuantian Sect Master, and he has a great background, so he still needs to pay attention to it.

Father-in-law Zhang comforted: "Don't worry, we can go back after doing this." ”

Zuo Wei nodded, and then sighed again: "After thirty years in the Chu State, I can't remember what my hometown looks like." ”

Father-in-law Zhang also sighed: "This time, we will be able to go home......"

Having said that, both of them showed a little hesitation in their eyes. They have been in the palace of Chu for too long, and most of their lives of struggle for power and wealth are here.

Leaving the state of Chu and returning to the homeland had to start from scratch. But their net worth and lives are in the hands of the people above, if they are really disobedient, the other party only needs to hand over a note, and they can be wiped out.

This night, the news of the arrival of Gao Zhengyang of Xuantian Sect quietly spread.

Gao Zhengyang didn't know about this, according to his habits in the past, he got up early the next morning to practice the sword for an hour, and then used the purple qi from the east to quench the internal force for thirty-six weeks, and then washed and changed clothes.

Then, it's a matter of packing up, putting on all kinds of gear, and waiting with peace of mind. It wasn't until it was almost noon that Zhengfeng Zhenjun came over.

The two of them took a few disciples, rode horses and galloped, and met with Princess Qingling's family sending team outside the south gate.

The standard of the send-off team was very high, with 1,000 infantry and 500 cavalry. Coachmen and handymen hundreds.

A convoy of hundreds of carts, surrounded by soldiers, marched along the long road, raising dust and smoke on the long road.

The convoy walked very slowly, only more than ten miles out of the city, and then stopped and camped.

The princess's phoenix is surrounded by three layers inside and three layers outside. The most central area is full of palace maids and eunuchs. No outsiders can approach it.

In this area, Gao Zhengyang is the only real man. The tent where he lived was next to the big tent of Princess Qingling.

Gao Zhengyang sat at the entrance of the tent, watching the palace maids shuttle in and out of the big tent. It must be said that the palace maids are all dignified in appearance, and they are all called beauties.

Even if it is a servant, the posture is graceful and elegant, and it is extremely eye-catching. But being looked at by Gao Zhengyang like this, a few young palace maids were obviously shy, and their faces were flushed.

Gao Zhengyang couldn't help but want to whistle somehow. But he suppressed this inexplicable impulse.

At dinner, a palace maid brought four dishes and one soup to Gao Zhengyang, all of which were cooked by the chef, with all the color, flavor and flavor.

Gao Zhengyang just smelled it and knew that this dish tasted very good. But he didn't move his chopsticks.

He didn't take a bite until the dish was completely cold.

Father-in-law Zhang got the reward, came over to take a look, and thought that Gao Zhengyang had any opinions. Naturally, he would not offend Gao Zhengyang publicly, and asked with a smile: "Gao Daochang is not used to this taste." In this way, Gao Daochang can tell the miscellaneous family what he likes to eat, as long as it is not too biased, he can tell the kitchen to do it. ”

Gao Zhengyang said indifferently: "No need, the rivers and lakes are sinister, I never eat anything outside." ”

"Uh......"

Grandpa Zhang was stunned, he had never met such a person, and he didn't know what to say.

He hesitated and said, "What does the high Taoist eat?"

Gao Zhengyang said: "I have Bigu Dan to fill my hunger, so I don't need to worry." ”

"Alright then......"

Father-in-law Zhang left in a hurry, and he was a little more vigilant against Gao Zhengyang in his heart.

Xin said: "This kind of stoic guy is really terrifying! I must notify the outside world and get rid of this person as soon as possible......

(End of chapter)