Volume 1: Winds Rising From the Mountains and Swamps Chapter 152: Rainy Days
Emperor Hongtai of the Great Shang Dynasty had only succeeded to the throne for a few years, and the fierce battle for the right to inherit the throne was still before his eyes. Among the several princes of the late emperor, he and Prince Ping are the only ones left now.
The royal surname is Hong, and his real name is Hongtai. Ping Wang Hong'an is his brother from the same mother, and he has been timid since he was a child.
Emperor Hongtai also had a moment of soft-heartedness and allowed the brother to survive.
But if there is peace in the world, it is inevitable that brothers will fight against each other in the future, not to mention that the Tian family does not care about family ties.
When the Tianlong Sect's overseas search for immortals spread all over the world, it was natural that they could not hide it from the eyes and ears of Emperor Hongtai. As a result, Hongtai had a plan. Let this brother go overseas with these gangsters, and it will be good to find the elixir. If you can't find it, you can still give an explanation to the late emperor.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Ping has come to see you!" A minister bowed and stood in the corridor, reporting loudly with a high-pitched voice.
"Let him in!"
As an emperor, he has supreme majesty. He is also a superior god to his brothers. The vast territory of the Great Shang belongs to him alone, and the survival of thousands of creatures depends on his single word. This is the power of being an emperor, wielding the supreme authority in the world. He will hold all of this firmly in his hands and will not allow others to get involved, even the slightest peek.
Emperor Hongtai walked to the only dragon chair in the hall and sat down. The imperial aura that looked down on the world was born.
"My brother has met the emperor's brother!"
Ping Wang Hongan looks very similar to the emperor, except that he is younger, only in his early twenties now, and his body is slightly thinner.
Entering the main hall, Hong An looked respectful and bowed deeply to his emperor brother, and then bowed his hands to the old man who fell into a state of tranquility: "I have seen the real protector of the country!"
"Haha, Hong'an, there are no outsiders here, you and I brothers don't need to be polite!" Hongtai said gently, but he sat still without a smile on his face.
The old man only bowed slightly and said quietly with a calm expression: "I have seen Your Highness." After saying this, he closed his eyes and remained silent.
Hong'an turned a blind eye to all this and said respectfully: "Since ancient times, there has been an order of growth and order, and the etiquette between monarch and ministers dare not be abolished! I wonder what the emperor's instructions are when he calls his younger brother?"
Looking at the slightly pedantic brother in front of him, Emperor Hongtai snorted secretly and said: "I don't know how many tens of thousands of miles of sea there are, and the difficulties and dangers are immeasurable. I wonder if you have any concerns about Hong'an?"
Hong'an bowed his head and said: "My brother has packed everything and sent people to contact this Jianghu sect in advance. They are now living in Siping Hall. Now everything is ready. As long as the emperor's brother gives the order, my brother will go overseas. Ask for the elixir for my emperor!"
People who are knowledgeable and knowledgeable always live longer. Emperor Hongtai nodded and said: "Searching for elixir overseas requires great perseverance and great opportunity. This journey is far away, so you have to take care of it yourself!"
Hearing this, Hong An knelt down with a 'pop' sound, his eyes were slightly red, and he choked with sobs: "Thank you, Brother Emperor, for your consideration. I'm afraid that I will never see Brother Emperor again when I go here. I hope Brother Emperor, please take care of yourself!"
Hongtai frowned, waved his hand expressionlessly, and said: "When the weather clears up, I will give you an order to set off. I will take care of you at home, so you can go with peace of mind!" After that, he Get up and leave.
Hong'an knocked his head hard, making a 'bang' sound on the floor tiles, causing Emperor Hongtai to pause for a moment before walking away without looking back.
"Alas! Why bother with this? It's all for the good of His Highness! If you can get the elixir and return, it will be a great achievement. Why does Your Highness need to worry about this?" The old man dressed as a Taoist priest sighed quietly. His body slowly floated up from the dragon couch, and he left the hall as if his feet were not dusty.
"Thank you, Master!" Hong'an got up and hurriedly thanked the old man's back. Then he wiped the tears on his face, and his sad expression turned to resentment.
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In a secluded alley in the southeast of the capital, in an inconspicuous courtyard, rainwater splashed on the eaves of the hall.
Under the flower hall, Meng Shan bowed and saluted an old man with a white beard and said: "His Royal Highness Prince Ping wants to travel far away with us. It is the decree of the current emperor. This disciple does not dare to shirk it, so I have come to report. It is up to my uncle to make a decision!"
The old man who looked like a homebody nodded slightly and said: "In the eyes of the royal family, the Tianlong Sect is just a reckless person. Since it is inevitable to violate destiny, and the matter has come to this, it can be regarded as a good relationship. It is not without benefit to me. Just agree to it. ”
"Yes!" Meng Shan responded respectfully.
The old man raised his eyes and looked at the quiet courtyard and asked: "Is everything arranged? It doesn't matter what happened at the critical moment." As he said that, he sighed and said to himself: "My old bones are... I sold it to the Tianlong Sect, but I don’t know if I can bring you juniors back!”
"Uncle, don't worry, everything will be arranged by my disciples. Also, uncle is a god-like person, and the juniors are still relying on you for this trip!" Meng Shan lowered his head and replied, without his former bold and domineering demeanor, he could only be cautious. of restraint.
The old man chuckled lightly and said, "Okay, the future is uncertain. I should do my best for future generations like you. I hope your journey will go smoothly!"
Mengshan briefly described what he had encountered on the way, and how he had always been unbearable when he was in trouble, so he did not send out any fireworks to warn him.
When he talked about the wolves trapped in the pack and the disputes between the grassland tribes, Meng Shan couldn't help but feel something in his heart, and the figure of the young man appeared in front of him again.
"Mengshan, what's wrong with you?" the old man asked in a deep voice.
Meng Shan, who was lost in thought, quickly came to his senses. He didn't dare to hide anything, and hurriedly stated all the doubts and thoughts in his heart one by one.
Hearing this, the old man raised his long eyebrows and his eyes flashed and then disappeared. He held his long beard in his hand and pondered for a moment, then said: "A horse-raising disciple, so young, is as strong as you, Meng Shan. In the face of critical moments, he is calm and unhurried, always resolving the crisis invisible when it is not easy for others to notice. ! It seems that this person has no ill intentions towards the Tianlong Sect! It’s what you did, Meng Shan, that’s unsatisfactory!”
"Uncle Master is teaching you a lesson!" Meng Shan was puzzled, but he still lowered his head honestly.
The old man's face suddenly darkened, then he shook his head, smiled mockingly, and said: "How could such a young junior be that person? I must be worrying too much!"
Meng Shan hesitated for a moment, and then said: "The disciple suspected that this person had bad intentions, and tried to accept a disciple as a test. Sure enough, the disciple was unmoved. Therefore, the disciple thought..."
"Although you, Meng Shan, have set your sights on high things, you have also been biased. This boy is not bad. If he can hone himself for a few years, he can be of great use. As the elder of the sect, you shoulder the heavy responsibility of this trip. You must guard against the slightest change and not be too cold." If he is really someone with ulterior motives, it won’t hurt if I’m here!”
The old man interrupted Meng Shan's words and stood up slowly. Facing the spring rain in the courtyard, he held his long beard in his hands and said: "We are about to go down the river. The sea is in sight. You and I have a long way to go!"
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