Chapter 380 The Beautiful Queen! Entering the Palace to Meet the Emperor!
The capital is so big that you can't see it at a glance.
Looking from a distance, it looks like an abyssal beast opening its bloody mouth.
As the capital of the Zhou Dynasty, the capital accommodated more than a million people and was divided into five major urban areas: southeast, northwest, and middle. The central city was where the imperial city was located.
Although Jiang Che had known about the capital for a long time, he was still a little shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.
Here, innate warriors, even Dan realm warriors, are nothing. Those who truly hold power are the great masters of the divine realm and those high-ranking martial saints.
As far as Jiang Che knew, there were no fewer than five martial saints sitting in the imperial city.
With the Buddhist and Taoist state masters, the patron god King Ji Chengdao, a military commander, and the hidden presence in the palace, it can be said that this is almost the most dangerous and safest place in the entire Central Plains.
Similarly, the vitality of heaven and earth here is stronger than that in the outside world.
As for the reason, it is that there is a giant Yuanjing vein buried under the entire capital city, and combined with the guidance of the formation, it has just created the reputation of this first city in the world.
Since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, this place has been designated as the capital. The passage of six hundred years has added a sense of weight to this city.
"Let's go. You can follow me to Heiya to settle down first and wait for the King of God to summon you." While chatting, Chen Qing took Jiang Che to the Heiya headquarters in the capital to settle down.
In fact, Jiang Che is still affiliated with the military, but due to the battle of Holy Sea City, he also has the identity of a deputy envoy of the Black Yamen. Strictly speaking, he is actually half of the Black Yamen.
Naturally, he would not have any objections to Chen Qingfang's arrangements.
As long as he can successfully obtain the Wind Spirit Divine Orb, his trip will be worthwhile.
The capital is not only a large area, but also has a huge network of various news channels. In addition, Jiang Che and Chen Qingfang entered the capital with great swagger, which quickly caused quite a stir in the capital.
The news of Jiang Che's arrival in Beijing quickly began to sweep through the country like a hurricane.
In fact, Jiang Che's popularity has always been high in the capital, especially the previous battle at the South Vietnamese border and the Battle of Wu Realm, which directly made Jiang Che famous in the Central Plains.
Similarly, the name Jiang Che also shocked the capital.
In addition, Jiang Che was rumored to be a celebrity in front of the patron king Ji Chengdao, which attracted a lot of attention. After all, in the capital, apart from the emperor, the most powerful person was Ji Chengdao.
For this reason, on the occasion of Jiang Che's wedding, several princes in the capital who were interested in vying for the crown prince asked people to send them congratulatory gifts.
Nowadays, the little prince Zha Gumu of the Northern Barbarians, with his overwhelming power, has swept through many great masters of the gods in the Central Plains, and has brought a storm-like pressure to the capital.
The reason for all this is because the warriors of the Central Plains maintain the orthodoxy of the world and regard the Northern Barbarians as barbarians, even though the Northern Barbarians are now powerful and are knocking on the door every year.
He still looked down on the northern barbarians from the bottom of his heart.
Nowadays, a Northern Barbarian is very popular in the Central Plains and despises the orthodoxy of the Central Plains. How can people tolerate it?
Therefore, the imperial court urgently summoned Jiang Che back to the capital in order to suppress the northern barbarians.
As for Lu Jieyun, it was just a last resort choice made by the imperial court. Everyone knew that only Jiang Che in the capital could make everyone feel at ease.
This is the gold content of being number one in the martial arts realm and being a champion.
Among them, the first to receive the news was Emperor Yuankang, Ji Wenhao, who was in the deep palace.
As an emperor, and an ambitious emperor, Emperor Yuankang naturally did not want everything to be controlled by Ji Chengdao. The Black Yamen was a sharp knife for the entire court.
Perhaps the only one who can hold this sword is Ji Chengdao.
Ji Wenhao was unwilling to give in, so soon after he ascended the throne, he established a yamen controlled by eunuchs who were only loyal to him, and was called the Xiuyi Guard by the outside world.
Of course, due to various reasons, the Xiuyiwei has not actually developed, and the only areas involved are Zhongzhou and Beijing.
But that's enough.
Therefore, Ji Wenhao was actually the first group of people to receive the news.
In the Imperial Garden.
Three figures attracted the most attention.
The first one was naturally Yuankang Emperor Ji Wenhao, who was wearing a dragon robe and a bun. At this moment, a look of displeasure flashed across his face, and his expression looked a little gloomy.
The second one is the gorgeous national teacher Yaoyue, who is dressed as a Taoist nun.
As for the third person, she is a woman.
A woman with a very plump figure and a graceful and luxurious temperament.
And her identity is the master of the harem, the queen.
It was she who made Emperor Yuan Kang feel very bad at this moment.
The Queen glanced at the Imperial Preceptor Yao Yue with an indifferent expression. If there was anyone in the entire capital that the Queen hated the most, then to her, it was the Imperial Preceptor Yao Yue.
There was no other reason, just because Emperor Yuan Kang had practiced Taoism for twenty years with Yao Yue and did not enter the harem, so that her status as a queen never reached its peak, and the prince supported by Xuantian Wuji Palace.
Nor is he her son.
Ever since she was established as empress, she has been hinting at the emperor's intention to establish the crown prince's position over the years, but the emperor has not expressed his position on the matter of the crown prince.
Coming this time was actually a way to show Emperor Yuan Kang that it was time to establish a crown prince.
In response to the Queen's gaze, Imperial Master Yao Yue had an expressionless face, as if there was nothing in this world that could move her emotionally.
"The position of the prince is related to the foundation of the country. I don't want to hastily establish a heir. Among my several sons, there is no one who can completely satisfy me. Therefore, the queen should not mention this matter in the future."
Emperor Yuankang said calmly.
The queen frowned:
"Your Majesty Keke, this concubine is the queen. According to the rules of establishing a direct descendant, Sheng'er should be established as the prince."
Emperor Yuan Kang narrowed his eyes and raised a smile:
"Queen, if you really follow the rules of establishing a direct descendant, it should not be Sheng'er, but Qian'er."
The queen's expression changed instantly and she quickly lowered her head. She was speechless and didn't know what to say.
Because she is not the only queen.
It was after the death of the first empress that she was appointed as the empress by Ji Wenhao. Originally, she was just a noble concubine. The emperor only gave her this favor because of the influence behind her.
"snort"
Emperor Yuankang snorted.
At the right time, outside Taoyuan, a young eunuch in red robe moved to Ji Wenhao's side in a flash, and whispered:
"Your Majesty, the champion Hou Jiangche has entered Beijing."
"Oh, where?"
"He is in the black office, and seems to be preparing to meet the patron king."
"King of patrons, king of patrons hum. I am the emperor. When he, a champion, comes to the capital, what does it mean to pay homage to a prince instead of paying homage to me first?"
Immediately pass on my decree and ask him to come to the Royal Garden to see me immediately! "
Emperor Yuankang said in a deep voice.
The dissatisfaction with the patron king only worsened.
Is it possible that in the eyes of outsiders, Ji Chengdao is the emperor? Is he, the emperor, just a puppet? Such a thing is no less than contempt for the imperial power.
"Yes, I will go and announce the decree in person."
The red-robed eunuch bowed and retreated.
The Imperial Garden also fell into silence again.
In front of the imperial city gate.
Jiang Che followed the red-robed eunuch and slowly stepped in. Looking at the endless stretch of glorious palaces in front of him, Jiang Che's eyes flashed with a hint of solemnity.
Here was the center of power of the entire Zhou Dynasty.
He had been to the Imperial City of Nanyue before, but compared with the Imperial City of Zhou Dynasty in front of him, the Imperial City of Nanyue was like a grass-roots team, with a small-minded atmosphere everywhere.
This place can be called the imperial city.
The reason why he is here is naturally because the emperor's decree has arrived. As a minister, Jiang Che currently does not have the qualifications and ability to refuse the emperor's decree.
In addition, the patron god King Ji Chengdao was also in retreat and did not see him.
Therefore, after the imperial edict arrived, Jiang Che followed the other party to the imperial city.
"Marquis Champion, His Majesty values you very much. He has been thinking about when you will come back these days." The little eunuch in red robe talked to Jiang Che with a smile.
There is no hint of arrogance or arrogance at all.
He was close to the emperor, and his cultivation strength was also good, but compared with the number one genius in the Central Plains like Jiang Che, he was far behind. Their statuses were not the same at all.
Especially as a eunuch, he actually wanted to be friends with a successful person like Jiang Che.
Therefore, as soon as he saw Jiang Che, he showed kindness.
"Jiang also wants to meet Tianyan as soon as possible, but he is surrounded by trivial matters. He has just finished his work and rushed to the capital non-stop. Eunuch Li is a celebrity in front of His Majesty. If there is an opportunity in the future, he hopes to help Jiang with her beauty. A few words."
Jiang Che chuckled.
Eunuch Li was friendly to him. Although he didn't know the specific reason, Jiang Che would not turn against him for nothing. This was not his way of being an official, nor his way of being a human being.
Li Chengzhong curled his lips, his eyes moved, and then he whispered:
"Marquis Champion, I do have a piece of advice."
"Father-in-law, speak frankly."
"His Majesty is a little dissatisfied with the fact that after the champion arrived in the capital, he first went to the Hei Yamen to meet the patron king. You must act with caution later and don't offend Your Majesty."
Jiang Che raised his eyebrows slightly. In fact, he was not surprised by this and was even prepared. After all, his approach was indeed inappropriate, but he had no choice.
In the eyes of everyone, he was a popular figure in front of Ji Chengdao. He was granted the title of Marquis for him, and even made him number one on the martial arts list. He also personally criticized him. If he had not gone to the black office, he would have been almost as good as So he offended the other party.
After he was granted the title of Marquis, his father-in-law Qi Zhengnan warned him to be careful about disputes between the emperor and his patron king, hoping that he would have both sides and not offend either party.
But the question is, who is the fool, the emperor or Ji Chengdao?
How could Jiang Che be qualified to jump left and right?
If we really do that, not only will we not be able to gain a foothold, but we will offend both parties.
Therefore, he must choose a side.
After careful consideration, Jiang Che decided to side with Ji Chengdao.
This royal prince had so much power in the court that even the emperor was wary and even gave in. If he offended the other party, Jiang Che would be constrained no matter what he did in the future.
In contrast, as long as the emperor can live with his face, it will be fine.
Of course, this does not mean that he will break up with the emperor.
As a court official, he is a subject of the emperor. With his current status and strength, he is not qualified to fight against the emperor. However, he does not have the slightest chance.
After he becomes a saint, he will be able to gain a foothold in the court.
"Thank you, father-in-law, for the tip."
"Let's go, Your Majesty, it's time to wait."
Li Chengzhong smiled, as if the words just now did not come from his mouth.
"Your Majesty, the champion Hou Jiangche has arrived at the Imperial Garden and asks to see Your Majesty." A guard guarding in front of the Imperial Garden walked up to Emperor Yuankang, saluted and whispered in a low voice.
"Let him in."
Emperor Yuankang's tone was calm.
"yes."
After the guard turned around, Emperor Yuankang's eyes fell on the queen:
"I'm tired, Queen, please go back first."
The queen pursed her lips, stood up and saluted:
"Concubine, please retire."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
In front of the Imperial Garden, after passing the news, Jiang Che followed Li Chengzhong into the Imperial Garden, which was full of spring and full of beautiful plants. As soon as he stepped in, he saw a beautiful woman walking towards him with a cold face.
Wearing a bright yellow palace skirt, the mountains are vividly outlined. The skirt is embroidered with phoenix patterns, and the green silk is tied up with several hairpins inlaid with gems. But the most eye-catching thing is her figure. Such plumpness was the only thing he had ever seen in his life.
He exuded a cold, arrogant and luxurious temperament, and his only shortcoming was his frost-like expression.
"My servant pays homage to the Queen."
Just as Jiang Che was scanning, Li Chengzhong beside Jiang Che quickly bowed and saluted.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Che quickly came to his senses and bowed slightly:
"Jiang Che, the lower official, has met the Queen."
After hearing the word "Jiang Che", the Queen's footsteps slowly stopped, her deep eyes scanned Jiang Che's body for a few times, and then she raised her white jade swan neck and responded lightly:
"Um."
After responding, the queen walked past Jiang Che, leaving only a gentle fragrant breeze blowing on his cheek.
"Champion Hou?"
Seeing that Jiang Che seemed a little dazed, Li Chengzhong quickly reminded him.
Jiang Che's eyes moved slightly and he smiled faintly:
"Father-in-law, please."
"You are the person His Majesty named to see. It is you who should go first."
At this time, Li Chengzhong did not dare to overstep in the slightest.
Jiang Che stared at him and smiled, then walked into the imperial garden with a normal expression. As soon as he entered the garden, Jiang Che felt an extremely strong vitality rushing towards his face.
It's as if one breath can make a person completely reborn.
Coupled with the garden full of spiritual flowers and spiritual grass, the first impression is no less than a fairyland.
It's just that Jiang Che didn't have the leisure and grace to look at the flowers and grass at this moment. Instead, he focused his eyes on a figure in royal robes in front of him.
At this moment, in this situation, the identity of the other party is ready to be revealed.
Jiang Che took a few steps closer, bowed and saluted:
"Jiang Che, a humble minister, comes to see His Majesty."
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