Chapter 102 His Majesty the Vermilion Bird (18)
"Hmm." Gu Yanjing responded casually, watching the clinking of glasses and the exchange of toasts below. He had Peony pour him a glass of wine and slowly leaned back in his chair to watch.
Murong Hua stood up, holding a wine cup: "Your Majesty, I toast Your Majesty, wishing Your Majesty to embark on the path of cultivation soon."
Many people secretly glanced over and whispered mocking Gu Yanjing.
Everyone knows that Gu Yanjing cannot cultivate.
Mingya was also there, looking anxiously at her elder brother. She tried to stand up, but Murong Yu held her down firmly.
“Mingya, you must remember that you are now the young mistress of my Tianming Sect, no longer a princess of the royal family.”
Mingya's eyes seemed to hold a stubborn glint of tears: "But I still bear the surname Gu, and I am still my brother's younger sister."
The person who was humiliated was her only remaining family member.
"Shut up." Murong Yu frowned and used his spiritual power to silence Ming Ya.
He respected Mingya as his wife and was willing to give her honor and the status of mistress, but he did not want Mingya to talk about Gu Yanjing.
All the setbacks he has experienced in his life have come from Gu Yanjing.
However, no matter how much he disliked Gu Yanjing, he couldn't bring himself to kill Gu Yanjing out of consideration for his reputation.
"You harbor rebellious intentions." Gu Yanjing lazily sized up Murong Hua, his expression turning serious.
"Your Majesty is too kind. How could I possibly have any disloyal intentions?" Murong Hua's face stiffened.
"You know perfectly well that I cannot cultivate, yet you wish me to embark on the path of cultivation soon. Tsk tsk tsk, are you mocking me?" Gu Yanjing smashed his cup, arrogant and foolish.
Lin Shen couldn't stand it any longer and spoke up: "Your Majesty, Master was just telling the truth. Should he be condemned by Your Majesty for this?"
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I have failed to properly teach my disciple, who has spoken out of turn. Lin Shen, kneel down! How dare you slander His Majesty!" Murong Hua climbed down the ladder of success.
Gu Yanjing followed suit, saying, "Since you know that the followers are not strict, why don't you punish them? Wait for me to punish you?"
Very good, great, very unexpected.
Lu Lingjun, who was squatting on the roof, couldn't help but give his emperor a thumbs up in his heart.
Everyone present turned pale.
Murong Hua gritted her teeth and punished Lin Shen by sending him to Bi Hualin to be burned at the stake for three months.
Gu Yanjing was finally able to put the matter behind him.
Lu Lingjun couldn't help but sigh, "It's better for a person to be shameless."
Look, once you start caring about your reputation, you have to endure so much hardship.
The atmosphere at the banquet suddenly became a little stiff, but Gu Yanjing remained calm and composed as he sipped his wine.
Two people, a man and a woman who looked like a Daoist couple, stepped forward and bowed to Gu Yanjing.
"Your Majesty, wine and music are good, but without dance, it is always boring. My fellow disciple and I are willing to perform a sword dance for Your Majesty to add to the fun."
Gu Yanjing remained silent, glanced at the two people below, and raised an eyebrow.
Yuhe understood immediately: "His Majesty grants his request."
So, after bowing again, the two stood up, drew their swords, and began to wield them. Their swordsmanship was superb, and their sword energy was sharp; it was indeed a feast for the eyes.
However, as if to show off, the woman gradually guided the sword's trajectory toward Gu Yanjing.
Yuhe wanted to step forward to stop him, but was suppressed by Gu Yan's shocked gaze.
Yuhe was slightly taken aback, and stepped back behind Gu Yanjing, but still gripped the whip tightly in her hand.
Originally, he was just a little cat demon who had been reduced to his original form and offered as tribute to the palace.
It was His Majesty who enlightened him, giving him the opportunity to transform back into human form and continue his cultivation.
The demon race has always been known for its gratitude and repaying kindness.
In this life, Gu Yanjing is his master, and he will follow him through life and death.
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