Liu Fu was about to report that Empress Li Ting had arrived, but Zhao Yunwan stopped him.
Zhao Yunwan, accompanied by Xiao Yuyan, arrived at the martial arts training ground under Liu Fu's guidance.
That's how Zhao Yunwan came to see Xiao Sheng's disheveled appearance.
However, Liu Fu still took the opportunity to inform his master, Li Ting, who led the Crown Prince and his five sons out of the courtyard to pay their respects to Zhao Yunwan.
"Your subject greets Your Majesty! May Your Majesty be blessed!" Xiao Sheng knelt down as he paid his respects.
"Your subject Li Ting greets Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace." Li Ting and his five sons knelt down in unison.
Zhao Yunwan looked at the people kneeling in front of her, and after a long while, she said, "Rise. I am traveling incognito, so there is no need for such a grand ceremony."
Li Ting rarely interacted with the Empress, and this was his first close encounter with her. Hearing the voice coming from above, his body trembled; even this tough man was almost captivated by the sound.
After getting up, Li Ting looked up.
Zhao Yunwan's large eyes were smiling, charming, and alluring, shrouded in mist and radiating a seductive aura. Her small mouth was slightly upturned, and her red lips were slightly parted, inviting one to kiss her ample bosom. She was a woman who exuded a bewitching charm from the very core of her being. She seemed to be seducing men at all times, stirring their nerves.
The boys, however, were not swayed by the seductive voice and stood with their heads bowed beside Li Ting.
Xiao Yuyan grabbed Xiao Sheng's hand: "Crown Prince, you haven't come to play with me in so long, and you don't stay in Mother's palace anymore. I want you to play with me. When will you come back?"
Xiao Yuyan was five years old, but she was raised in a completely different way from Xiao Ding. Xiao Ding was outwardly humble and polite, while Xiao Yuyan, at only five years old, already had an arrogant and haughty demeanor.
Xiao Yuyan held Xiao Sheng's hand, not even glancing at the five Li brothers.
Xiao Sheng thought about Li Xingran's inner thoughts. This seemingly innocent and cute imperial sister had done so many vulgar things.
As Li Ruizhang listened to the little girl's voice and thought about his sister's words, a chill ran down his spine.
If you encounter this princess in the future, take a detour.
The moment Li Ruiheng and Li Ruijin revealed a fierce expression, they were glared at by Li Ting. They quickly stopped, remained silent, and lowered their heads again.
Although Li Ruiqi and Li Ruiyue are young, they understand a lot of principles.
They knew that ordinary people should distance themselves from the royal family.
Xiao Sheng couldn't get rid of Xiao Yuyan, but he didn't want Zhao Yunwan to see his thoughts.
He quietly removed his hand from Xiao Yuyan's and stroked her forehead: "Royal sister, once I've mastered martial arts with the Grand Tutor, I can raid the bird's nest on that conjoined cypress tree in the Imperial Garden for you. Aren't you most curious about what kind of bird made that nest?"
Xiao Yuyan clapped her hands: "Brother Crown Prince, you'd better learn quickly, and it would be best if you could take down that bird's nest for me by tomorrow. I heard chirping again this morning. It was so lovely."
Xiao Sheng couldn't think of anything to say next, so he could only hum in response.
"I heard that Grand Tutor Li has recently had a daughter. His long-cherished wish has finally come true. This is a great joy. Unfortunately, I left the palace in a hurry this time and did not bring any gifts. So I can only give this bracelet as a gift. Please forgive me, Grand Tutor Li." Zhao Yunwan said, taking off a bright green jade bracelet from her wrist.
Li Ting quickly knelt down with his five sons.
"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable! This humble girl cannot bear such an honor. Your Majesty's personal visit to my humble abode is already the greatest favor you can bestow upon me. I absolutely cannot accept this gift!"
There was a hint of rejection in Li Ting's voice, which Zhao Yunwan noticed, but she sneered inwardly, "You're quite sensible."
"Your Majesty, please move to the flower hall for a cup of tea." Li Ting gestured for her to enter.
Zhao Yunwan's purpose in coming here was twofold. First, she wanted to see how Xiao Sheng was doing at the Li family. Seeing his useless attitude, she felt relieved.
Secondly, he wanted to meet Xu Ningyou, after all, Xu Ningyou was known as the most beautiful woman in the martial arts world.
Li Ting led Zhao Yunwan through two corridors, and the scenery along the way seemed to hold some mystery.
However, Zhao Yunwan had no clue, so she had to ask.
"Grand Tutor, your garden is exquisite, giving people an indescribable sense of mystery." Zhao Yunwan's probing tone was very obvious.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Sheng followed Zhao Yunwan's gaze and carefully examined the garden.
He couldn't see anything special about it; in his eyes, it was just an ordinary garden. Pavilions, terraces, rockeries, and ponds.
"Your Majesty, this garden was purchased after I returned from the Northwest. As for its mysteries, I am but a rough man and cannot discern them. I humbly request Your Majesty's guidance!" Li Ting's voice was humble and submissive.
Zhao Yunwan was very satisfied with Li Ting's attitude.
However, Zhao Yunwan knew that as long as Li Ting lived, her son would not be able to ascend the throne.
Even if Li Ting could be used by her, she was still worried.
"I don't know either, but it looks really exquisite." Zhao Yunwan concealed the amazement in her eyes.
After returning to the palace, we need to have someone investigate the origin of this garden. If I'm not mistaken, this garden is arranged according to the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams. Once the mechanism is activated, no bird or beast can fly out of this garden.
"Don't laugh at me, but I got a great deal buying this house. The owner was in a hurry to sell, and I heard that there have been many murders in this house. I thought, others may be afraid of this house, but I have a lot of blood on my hands from the Tiele people and the Tartars. If we're talking about ferocity, who can be more ferocious than me? So I bought it." After Li Ting finished speaking, he looked up at Zhao Yunwan's expression.
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