Dressed in court attire, Qin Qianluo stood tall and straight before the main hall, listening to the ministers discussing important national affairs.
However, these tedious official duties were somewhat boring to her, and she couldn't help but yawn slightly.
Just as the yawn had completely subsided, a guard rushed into the main hall.
The report states: "Your Majesty, an elderly man with a venerable and otherworldly air is requesting an audience outside the palace. He claims to have traveled far and wide."
Recently, I traveled to the borders of my Tianxuan Kingdom and saw that our country was blessed with abundant fortune and auspicious omens. Therefore, I have come to offer my congratulations to Your Majesty.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor was immediately filled with joy and ordered his guards to bring the person in.
Qin Qianluo was also intrigued by this sudden news and involuntarily turned her head to look at the entrance of the Golden Palace.
An elderly man with white hair, yet vigorous and upright, walked slowly into the main hall with steady steps.
He wore a plain Taoist robe, its hem fluttering, as if he possessed an extraordinary and refined air.
Facing the scrutinizing gazes and imposing aura of the court officials, he remained calm and composed, showing no sign of panic or unease, and walked steadily and firmly to the center of the hall.
He performed a standard and solemn Taoist ritual, muttering, "This humble Taoist bows, Your Majesty, may you be well."
I am a nineteenth-generation direct disciple of Yunshui Temple, and my Taoist name is Kongming.
From a young age, I have traveled the world, visiting famous mountains and rivers, and seeking out hermits and extraordinary people. I have felt the spirit of heaven and earth amidst the mountains and rivers, and explored the true meaning of life through cultivation.
Recently, I traveled to the territory of Tianxuan Kingdom. Along the way, I saw that the people lived in peace and contentment, their lives were prosperous and harmonious, and the government's orders were implemented smoothly and efficiently.
In the streets and alleys, one can hear the people sincerely praising His Majesty's virtue and wisdom; in the marketplace, one can hear the constant flow of His Majesty's benevolent deeds and wise decisions.
I have heard and know that this is all due to His Majesty's virtuous influence on all people, which has caused my Tianxuan Kingdom to be filled with blessings between heaven and earth, with auspicious energy rising and auspicious light shining everywhere.
I am fortunate to have been blessed by the immortals and have been able to devote myself to the study of alchemy in the deep mountains and secluded forests.
After countless trials and tribulations, I am presenting Your Majesty today with a meticulously crafted elixir.
This elixir is the result of my gathering the essence of heaven and earth, the spiritual energy of the sun and moon, and the true essence of my years of cultivation. It is truly a rare treasure.
I sincerely pray that after Your Majesty takes this medicine, you will enjoy good health and peace, a long reign, and that the prosperity of the Heavenly Mystery era will continue, bringing blessings and well-being to all people.
"May our dynasty be forever secure, prosperous, and flourishing; I, this humble monk, am overjoyed."
The ministers listened attentively to Master Kongming's earnest and eloquent words.
Looking at his otherworldly and refined appearance, I couldn't help but believe his words a little more.
Privately, many ministers were secretly thinking: if the emperor could really take this elixir, he could prolong his life.
Then my Tianxuan Kingdom will surely develop more rapidly and become stronger under the Emperor's rule, and its territory will become more vast and expansive, with prosperity just around the corner.
Upon hearing this, the emperor at the head of the table was overjoyed and could hardly contain his delight.
After all, the allure of longevity is irresistible to any emperor.
The Emperor's initial displeasure at the fact that Master Kongming had not knelt down instantly diminished.
In his view, this person not only possessed such profound cultivation and genuine talent, but also had a rare destiny to become an immortal.
A little arrogance is understandable, so I won't bother with these formalities.
The ministers secretly pondered to themselves, "Judging from the appearance and demeanor of this Daoist Master Kongming, he is indeed extraordinary."
His snow-white hair was neatly tied within his Taoist crown, and his long beard flowed freely, adding to his otherworldly air.
Although the plain-colored Taoist robe had little decoration, it was clean and tidy. As he walked, the hem of the robe fluttered lightly, as if carrying the breeze and mist of the mountains.
He exuded a refined and lofty aura, making it clear at a glance that he was no ordinary person.
Furthermore, in the capital city, right under the emperor's nose, without genuine talent and a bit of confidence, even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to come and deceive the emperor.
The crime of deceiving the emperor is punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family. The slightest mistake could result in heads rolling and rivers of blood flowing. Anyone would weigh the consequences carefully.
The Emperor, seated on his dragon throne, was also pondering this, and was about to lean forward slightly to ask a few questions.
It would also allow Master Kongming to present the elixir so that he could see for himself what it looked like.
At this crucial moment, Qin Qianluo's inner thoughts, like a gentle breeze, quietly reached everyone's ears: "It's really strange, the more I listen to this person speak, the more familiar they seem."
Looking at his appearance and expression more closely, it seemed like I'd seen him somewhere before, but I just couldn't quite place him.
These words caused a slight commotion in the court. After exchanging glances, the ministers all turned their inquiring gazes toward the direction where Qin Qianluo was.
He thought to himself: This King Jinrui Zhao has always been exceptionally intelligent and cautious in his actions, and has never easily revealed such a sense of familiarity to anyone.
Now that she's saying these things, could it be that she already knows this Daoist Kongming? If that's true, then Daoist Kongming must have some real skills.
After all, someone who could catch the eye of King Jinrui Zhao must be no ordinary person.
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