Chapter 005: Your Majesty's Invitation

  For some reason, this early summer is filled with endless melancholy and sentimentality.

  The drizzle has started again.

  The street vendors had just made a few deals, but as soon as it rained, the crowd dispersed and everyone went home. Before long, the street began to look empty. The vendor shook his head and sighed, packed up his stall, and pushed his wooden cart back home, grumbling along the way: "This rain came at the worst time, looks like today's business is ruined again."

  On the other end, a horse carriage flew by, hearing the sound of rain hitting the roof, and suddenly stopped. A government official-like person emerged from the carriage, looking at the increasing rain threads in the sky, but his mood was getting better and better, he couldn't help but laugh out loud: "The northwest and southwest have been dry for a long time, this year's crops are almost completely lost, this rain is just in time!" He laughed and got back into the carriage. The coachman on the carriage let the rain wet his clothes, revealing a happy smile. "The weather is hot, this rain, it's refreshing!"

  Tang An walked slowly on the street, the rain was falling but didn't leave any trace on his body. Every drop of rain that landed on him would automatically retreat, as if his body was covered with an invisible curtain. He strolled aimlessly on the street, still pondering the mysteries of life and death, yin and yang, and how to merge these two extremes together. He didn't know how long he had walked, but the more he walked, the more familiar this road became.

  He suddenly stopped.

  Look up.

  "The words 'Yue Lai Guest House' appeared more vividly than ever before his eyes."

  He had already arrived at his destination.

  Miao Miao returned hastily last night, and had already prepared a table of fine wine and good food. However, she also knew that Tang An might not return. But sometimes, the feeling of waiting is also an incomparably wonderful taste. Especially when you already know that he will definitely come back.

  Miao Miao hadn't slept all night and hadn't eaten anything, her eyes were a bit tired, and she vaguely saw a familiar figure standing at the door. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and all the fatigue on her face disappeared. She happily rushed out and shouted: "Ah, Brother Tang, you're back!"

  She looked at Tang An, her hands gesturing to the dishes on the table, as if presenting a treasure: "I've prepared so many delicious dishes for you..." She said halfway through, suddenly realizing that the food had gone cold, and hastily wiped away another tear, hurrying off to call for the waiter's help.

  However, Tang An waved his hand: "I'm not hungry. Accompany me in having a few drinks."

  Miao Miao smiled and ignored the dishes, opened the wine jug, poured a full glass for Tang An, and stared at him intently, her expression slightly dazed, her cheeks faintly flushed.

  Only she knew that this moment was exactly the scene in her dream yesterday.

  However, just then, Tang An suddenly heard a familiar loud laugh, while Miao Miao frowned. With the sixth sense unique to girls, she swore that the owner of this voice would not have anything good in mind.

  Ming Xiao yawned, the night before, a big sleep with Hua Wei Mian made him feel refreshed. He came in from outside with a radiant face and saw Tang An, immediately revealing a brilliant smile, cupping his hands: "Tang Shao, congratulations! Brother came early to drink wine, don't mind."

  Tang An smiled and said, "Please help yourself." Ming Xiao sat down, but didn't drink. He thought for a moment and glanced at Miao Miao beside him, who was pouting with an unhappy expression.

  Ming Xiao shook his head: "This wine, I'd better not drink it. The hardest to bear is the kindness of a beauty. My name is Ming Xiao, a sentimental person, but never loyal to love. This wine, I'm afraid I can't afford to drink. If Tang Shao wants to invite me to drink, he must remember that only in a brothel or tavern will do."

  Tang An stopped smiling. He knew that Ming Xiao wouldn't come to him just to pass the time, so he must have something on his mind. So he asked: "Ming, but I've run into some trouble again?"

  Ming Xiao put away the fan, but looked at Tang An in surprise and said: "You guessed it? I haven't even said anything yet. But it's not a big deal either. It might just be a bit of trouble."

  "What's that?" Tang An asked in surprise.

  Ming Xiao didn't respond, but pointed at Tang An's clothes and said: "On a rainy day like today, Tang Shao has been traveling all the way, yet his body is completely dry, it's truly amazing. Just this one thing, it saves the trouble of carrying an umbrella on rainy or snowy days, not bad, not bad." A strong cultivator in Tian Jing can control the weather with just a thought, and Tang An doesn't need to make any effort at all, just a mere thought, and the rainwater cannot get close to his body.

  "Ah, it seems I've said a bit too much. " Ming Xiao suddenly realized he had spoken at length without mentioning the purpose of his visit. "Brother Tang, congratulations are in order. His Majesty is hosting a grand feast for all officials tonight to celebrate the arrival of envoys from Rongdi and the renewal of diplomatic relations between our two nations. His Majesty heard that you, Brother Tang, had achieved an extraordinary feat yesterday, entering the realm of the heavens with a single sword stroke. This morning, he was loudly praising you, saying that our great Yan has gained another heroic warrior. Therefore, His Majesty is hosting this feast today and would also like to invite you to enter the Forbidden City to join in the revelry. I, your humble host, will sit beside you - what do you say?"

  Ming Xiao finished speaking, rolled his lips and continued: "The above is the official tone, I Ming Xiao also feel awkward reading it. Let me put it simply to you, Tang Shao. His Majesty thinks you're not bad, young and promising, handsome, and a decent person, wants to marry off the princess to you and make you a royal son-in-law."

  Upon seeing Tang An and Miao Miao's changed expressions, Ming Xiao couldn't help but feel triumphant, bursting into loud laughter. "Just kidding, don't take it seriously. The Emperor only has one princess, who is already married, and his sons are all old enough to make soy sauce. Brother Tang, even if you wanted to be a prince consort, there's no princess for you to marry."

  Ming Xiao said with a slightly serious expression: "However, there is one thing that is true. His Majesty has sent someone to investigate your background and thinks you meet the requirements, and indeed wants to reuse you."

  Tang An wasn't surprised, he knew that the Great Yan valued martial arts, and besides, he had already entered the Heavenly Realm and was one of the top experts in the world. The royal family recruiting experts was a common practice since ancient times. However, if it was said to be reuse, Tang An's heart already had an answer. Just then, Ming Xiao lowered his voice and transmitted a secret message to Tang An: "Jun Tian Sect!"

  Tang An's eyebrows jumped, and he silently nodded.

  Meng Xiaoxiao saw Tang An and already understood, so she didn't say much more.

  "Alright, that's settled then. I'll come find you again in the evening." But as he spoke, Ming Xiao's eyebrows suddenly furrowed, and he looked Tang An up and down before saying: "Your clothes have so many holes, it's really too stylish, too trendy. To avoid you stealing the title of Da Yan's number one handsome man from me tonight, I think it's better if we first go get you a couple of more low-key outfits."

  Ming Xiao pulled Tang An out the door and stuffed him into a horse carriage. Seeing Miao Miao's resentful face, Ming Xiao made a silly face and then pointed to his mouth, whispering: "Next time I come, you have to invite me to drink at your wedding." Miao Miao's heart suddenly bloomed with joy, sweeping away her dissatisfaction, and she sang as she went back.

  He smiled and got into the carriage. As soon as he entered the carriage, he changed his careless appearance and asked carefully: "Tang brother, I heard that you have had dealings with Shu Shan Qi Jing Jian Wang Ruitu. Is it true?"

  Tang An's eyes flashed with a fierce glint, and a murderous aura filled the carriage like a tangible substance. Ming Xiao felt as if he couldn't even move. His heart was shocked, this killing intent was too terrifying! The difference between a Tian Jing strongman and an ordinary strongman was actually so great!

  "It's either him or me!"

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  Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, congratulations to all students on this festive occasion, and I wish those who are taking the college entrance examination a smooth test with easy questions.

  Finally, thank you [Wind @ Chuanren] for becoming the first disciple of this book.