From a refugee to a martial artist

Chapter 109: Xiangling Enters the Palace

After sending Liu Pandeng away, Mr. Wang went to Jingyuan without taking a rest.

When they arrived at the gate of Jingyuan, they asked someone to pass on a message. After a while, a young Taoist nun holding a whisk came out.

"Mr. Wang, is Mr. Meng back?" Jiang Tang leaned forward slightly, looking a bit like a Taoist boy.

Aren't you a married couple who haven't gotten married yet? Why is he called Mr. Meng? Have you become stupid from studying Taoism?

Wang Xiucai complained in his heart, but his face was very kind. He stroked his beard and smiled, "The prince and Teacher Meng just came back. The prince is in a very good mood and has prepared a banquet to entertain Teacher Meng."

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for the message." Jiang Tang bowed.

"It's just a small favor. I can't thank you enough." Mr. Wang was very polite and did not show any impoliteness just because Jiang Tang was a little girl.

Jiang Tang said a few polite words and then returned to Jingyuan.

It was already evening and the sky was filled with colorful clouds.

Jiang Tang walked all the way to the outside of the pavilion and bowed.

There were two people in the pavilion, the princess and a woman dressed in men's clothing. The woman was fair-skinned, cold-tempered, and taciturn.

The princess was free this morning and wanted to ask Meng Yuan to see her, but he was not there. He said that he had ridden out of the city with the prince to discuss poetry.

Jiang Tang was at a loss and could only ask Mr. Wang to keep an eye out and send a message after Meng Yuan and the prince returned.

Now that Meng Yuan has returned, Jiang Tang doesn't know whether the princess still wants to see him, after all, there are guests here at the moment.

"Princess, Mr. Meng is back." Jiang Tang held the whisk and spoke softly.

"I want to see Mr. Meng, but I have to wait until he is ready." Ying Rushi smiled faintly, looked at Mingyue, and said, "Do you still want to see him?"

"Since he is yours, it doesn't matter whether you meet him or not." Mingyue was still very cold, "Just give him more support."

At this point, Mingyue thought of the Floating Light Cave Heaven that day and said, "His dantian is vast and his jade fluid is full, far better than those of his peers. He has excellent aptitude and an indomitable heart. If he is well trained, his future will be limitless."

Mingyue's cold face showed a hint of curiosity, and asked, "I wonder when he entered the rank?"

"He was born a refugee and just entered the ranks at the beginning of his career." Ying nodded.

"You just entered the rank at the beginning of the year?" Mingyue heard this and said, "Now it's mid-May. In just four months, you've broken through the stone gate and stepped onto the first step of the three steps of ascension. You won't meet someone with this aptitude for hundreds of years."

Mingyue pondered for a moment and looked at Jiang Tang.

"Go and invite your lover who is an excellent poet and swordsman." Ying Ru Shi said.

Jiang Tang was already accustomed to the princess's words, so she immediately agreed and went to look for someone.

Ying Rushi smiled and said, "Are you feeling a sense of appreciation for talent?"

"It's rare to see someone this fast." Mingyue said solemnly, "Although he is only a lower third rank, it can be seen that the foundation of martial arts has been completed. If there are no obstacles in the future, his future is limitless."

"He is my man, you can use him as you like." Ying Rushi smiled and said, "Just don't be too nice to him."

"Why is this?" Mingyue became curious.

"What do you think of his character?" Ying asked in return.

"I didn't say much to Meng Xiaoqi, but judging from his behavior, he must be a responsible and upright person." Mingyue always had a sword in her hand. She thought about it briefly, "I took him out of the cave and took a boat with him. He was also very careful and did not overstep the line. Taoist Master Ke also praised him, which shows that he is a decent person."

"Good people are hard to deal with, especially those with ulterior motives."

Ying Rushi poured tea for Mingyue, "Nie Yannian was his martial arts master. He liked his talent and personality, so he taught him some colors, and he opened a dyeing factory. What do you think is happening now? Nie Yannian has been emptied out by him. Not only did he take great pains to get him into the Demon Suppression Division, but I'm afraid all the money he earned outside will also belong to him. And Dugu Kang, I guess Dugu Kang already owes him a debt!"

"..." Mingyue was originally a quiet and aloof person. After hearing this, she couldn't help but be a little surprised and asked, "How did he do it?"

"He is the best at coaxing people." Ying Ru said with a look of understanding, "If you are honest, he is honest. If you are smart, he is simple-minded. If you reveal a flaw, he will definitely catch it."

Mingyue thought for a moment and said, "That's not a problem. It's natural for someone born in a humble family to be like this. It's normal for someone to be active."

"What I mean is that this person is the best at fooling people. He can deceive people without them even realizing it." Ying Rushi said with a smile.

"I have a calm personality and don't like to talk. He can't coax me." Mingyue said calmly. Ying Ru looked at Mingyue and said no more.

At this time, Jiang Tang had brought two maids to Dugu Kang's courtyard and was talking to Mr. Wang.

Mr. Wang is a respectable man. He knows that Jiang Tang is being taught by the princess and might be in power like Xunmei in the future.

Moreover, this woman's husband is also a capable man. He looks smiling, but he is actually very ruthless. He may become more and more powerful in the future.

For such people, Mr. Wang would only make friends with them and would not lose any manners.

"Please wait a moment, young lady." Mr. Wang knocked on the door, and soon saw Meng Yuan coming out. His chest was bulging, and no one knew what treasure was hidden in it.

Dugu Kang stayed in the yard and didn't dare to show his head. It was unclear who he was afraid of.

Mr. Wang was very smart. He bowed, smiled, and quickly slipped away.

"Brother, the princess is calling you over." Jiang Tang didn't waste any words. As she spoke, she raised her finger and poked Meng Yuan's chest.

Xiangling immediately showed her head, which startled Jiang Tang.

"You are the gelder's wife? You are so pretty! But your clothes are not very fashionable." Xiangling praised but also found faults. She stared at the red dot between Jiang Tang's eyebrows with her big eyes.

Jiang Tang was confused and didn't know how to answer.

"She is a member of the guards. There is no need to be afraid." Meng Yuan pushed Xiangling down and asked, "What does the princess want to see me about?"

"I can't tell you." Jiang Tang was very serious. "I just told you yesterday that I was reading medical books in Jingyuan, and the princess knew about it. She said that if I tell you about Jingyuan again, she will make me a nun!"

This is too much! My Jiang Tang is such a well-behaved child, why do you have to scare her? I was thinking that it's not easy for you to be a widow, so I'll comfort you someday! I think it's better to forget it!
"Then let's not talk about it. Let's not bother with her." Meng Yuan was the one who knew the current situation best.

"The princess was just trying to scare me, but you took it seriously?" Jiang Tang laughed first. "Besides, being a little nun or a little Taoist nun won't hinder our business..."

She was extremely stubborn, "Then let's go see the princess first. I think it should be a good thing."

"Okay." Meng Yuan also roughly guessed what it was about. It couldn't be that the Third Miss was looking for trouble for no reason!
"Is it okay to take this colleague with me?" Jiang Tang asked blankly.

"It's okay. He's my colleague and the princess has no right to interfere." Meng Yuan was not afraid of this.

Anyway, since Xiangling has been brought to the palace, she can't hide from the Third Miss, so it wouldn't hurt to let her take a look.

If she doesn't like it, just don't go around her anymore.

Besides, according to seniority, Xiangling's godmother had an affair with Jingxu, and Jingxu was the nephew of the third lady, so Xiangling was the granddaughter.

Moreover, Xiangling is a respectable and capable person, and also a budding poet. She has always been well-respected and will never lose herself.

"Who are we going to see?" Xiangling asked.

"Your Excellency." Meng Yuan said.

"Luckily I have the hairpin!" Xiangling pressed her ears, fearing that the hairpin would be crooked and look ugly.

As they were talking, the group arrived at Jingyuan.

As we walked further inside, it was gradually getting dark. The pavilion was exceptionally bright because of the lanterns hung inside and outside.

Jiang Tang bowed and slowly retreated.

Meng Yuan then stepped forward and bowed, saying, "I am Meng Yuan, greeting the princess and Miss Mingyue."

As he spoke, Meng Yuan showed joy on his face, and asked with concern: "Miss Mingyue used her sword to split the water and saved me from the water and fire. Are you okay now?"

Meng Yuan never mentioned his help, but Miss Mingyue was very cold and just held the sword in silence.

I clearly wanted to try it out regardless of whether there was a result or not, but now it seems that I can't do it.

If I get it, I'm lucky, if I lose it, it's my fate. Meng Yuan is very open-minded about it.

(End of this chapter)