The moonlight was bright, and the snow-covered Forbidden City was unusually peaceful and serene. However, the lights in the Palace of Heavenly Purity were ablaze. The young Emperor Tianqi was still awake, wrapped in a fox fur coat, reading the memorial he had just been handed.
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but sneer at these petitions opposing Xiong Tingbi's appointment. Putting history aside, just looking at the current situation, if Liaoyang were lost again, the entire region would collapse. The Later Jin's sphere of influence would expand to Liaodong, making it impossible for anyone to enter or leave!
Historically, the emperor's words usually made everything go smoothly, but for some reason, this rule changed during the Ming Dynasty. The Ming emperors never just let their words go. Just the small censors and secretaries of the sixth and seventh ranks would submit memorials daily, cursing people and preventing them from doing anything they wanted. It was enough to drive people crazy.
Just when Xiong Tingbi was about to be appointed, he started cursing.
"Your Majesty, these are all memorials opposing the reinstatement of Xiong Tingbi. It's getting late, Your Majesty should go to bed early!" Wang An said in a low voice, afraid of disturbing the emperor who was in deep thought.
Even without reading these memorials, Zhu Youxiao knew what was written in them. In order not to make things difficult for himself, he closed the memorial book and threw it aside.
Zhu Youxiao slept soundly that night, but many people in the capital probably tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
The next morning, Zhu Youxiao had just gotten up when Wei Zhongxian hurried over to pay his respects. He flattered him, saying, "Your Majesty is a true dragon descended to earth, with a majestic bearing..."
Ignoring Wei Zhongxian's flattery, Zhu Youxiao frowned and asked, "Don't talk about this. How are the things I asked you to do going?"
Nodding vigorously, Wei Zhongxian said cautiously, "Your Majesty, it's done. The person is waiting in the warm room."
"Oh, really?" It has to be said that Wei Zhongxian was quite efficient and found the person in half a day.
As soon as he stepped into the warm room, Zhu Youxiao saw an old Taoist looking around. Seeing that there was no one around, his eyes immediately showed greed, and he was obviously interested in the treasures here. Any item here would be worth a lot of money.
"Ahem." Wei Zhongxian reminded awkwardly upon seeing this.
"I'm honored to meet you." The old Taoist priest was not startled when he heard the cough. He turned around and bowed calmly.
He was dressed neatly, but his saddlebag was bulging, and he didn't know what was inside. Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but laugh. This old Taoist looked like a gangster. Not bad, just what he needed. Okay, let's take him.
Waving his hands, Zhu Youxiao said, "Alright, all of you go down!"
"Your Majesty, this!" Everyone was stunned and looked at each other. Seeing Zhu Youxiao's firm attitude, they did not dare to hesitate and nodded in agreement, then bowed and retreated.
Slowly walking up to his throne, Zhu Youxiao asked with a smile, "Who is your master?"
"Your Majesty, I am a disciple of the Heavenly Master." The Taoist priest did not dare to be negligent and bowed quickly. However, he was interrupted by Zhu Youxiao before he could finish his words.
"So you're from the Qingyun Sect. I've heard of them. The Qingyun Sect has a long history, renowned throughout the world for its Immortal Execution Sword Formation. Located in Qingyun Mountain, they are leaders of the righteous path, having repeatedly turned the tide and saved the people of the world from disaster. The Qingyun Sect practices the supreme magic—the Tai Chi Xuanqing Dao. Their techniques are exquisite and incomparable, emphasizing a unity with heaven and earth, a sense of oneness with nature, and the ability to control the natural world and transform it into great power. They are also renowned throughout the world for one of the Qingyun Sect's most powerful techniques, the 'Divine Sword Controlling Thunder Technique.'"
Zhu Youxiao's fingers slowly tapped the handle of the dragon throne. Each slight sound struck the old Taoist's heart without missing a single one.
How could this happen? What Qingyun Sect? The old Taoist priest didn't know what to say. He wanted to interrupt and explain, but he didn't dare. He could only stand there awkwardly and timidly.
"But I heard that the Qingyun Sect has always been hidden deep in the clouds, and ordinary people can't see it. Now I didn't expect to meet a disciple of the Qingyun Sect." Zhu Youxiao's face was full of longing when he talked about the Qingyun Sect. After a while, he seemed to come back to his senses. He looked up at the Taoist priest and asked, "May I know what the leader's name is?"
"I am..." The old Taoist priest was about to give his name and explain at the same time, but before he could open his mouth, he was interrupted by Zhu Youxiao.
"It turns out to be Han Li, the abandoned disciple of Qingyun Sect!" Zhu Youxiao acted as if he had suddenly realized something, and his expression suddenly became excited: "It doesn't matter, Qingyun Sect is the supreme immortal sect. Since the Taoist priest has a connection with me today, I will use all my national strength to cultivate for the Taoist priest, so that he can return to Qingyun Immortal Sect. Someone come here!" Zhu Youxiao shouted to the outside.
Hearing the shout, the door was pushed open. Wei Zhongxian and Wang An hurried in from outside. They were relieved to see that Zhu Youxiao was fine.
"Wei Zhongxian, you have found Master Han of the Qingyun Sect for me. Your contribution is great and you deserve a reward!" Zhu Youxiao then instructed Wang An, "There is a tribute jade ruyi in my palace. Give it to him."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wang An bowed quickly.
Wei Zhongxian seemed stunned by Zhu Youxiao's words. He was completely bewildered. What Han Li from Qingyun Sect? He was just a con man recruited by the East Factory. He even had leverage over him. How could he be Han Li from Qingyun Sect?
However, even if Wei Zhongxian had any more questions at this time, he did not dare to ask. He quickly knelt on the ground and said loudly: "This servant thanks the emperor for the reward."
The reward of this jade ruyi is different. Although the jade ruyi is a tool used for scratching, the name is nice. This reward from the emperor means that the job has been done well and His Majesty is very satisfied.
Wei Zhongxian accepted the reward and left, leaving Taoist Han Li completely bewildered. What the hell was going on? Was the emperor ill? How could I be Han Li of the Qingyun Sect? And that eunuch Wei from the East Depot, too. He knew exactly who he was, yet he didn't even say a word to me. Why did he just accept the reward and leave? Was he just ignoring me?
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