LRAB Chapter 315 Renxue: I almost made a huge blunder!
Chapter 315 Renxue: I almost made a huge blunder!
Chapter 315 Qian Renxue: I almost made a huge blunder!
Logically speaking...
Eight years ago, the Clear Sky Sect suffered a crushing defeat in a major battle with the Spirit Hall and announced the closure of its mountain gates, vowing to live in seclusion. It should have summoned all its clan members who were away back to the sect.
But they deliberately left Tang Yuehua outside.
It's obvious they're exploiting a loophole.
The purpose of Haotian Sect leaving Tang Yuehua as a pawn in Tiandou City was nothing more than to gather intelligence and raise resources in preparation for their future comeback.
Although everyone in the Haotian Sect is a coward.
"Hmm? That young man seems quite extraordinary. I wonder which family he comes from? At such a young age, he already possesses such remarkable bearing; he will likely become a rare talent in the future."
Inside the carriage, Tang Yuehua, dressed in a well-fitting silver palace gown, exchanged a single glance with Ye Qifeng and seemed to immediately recognize his extraordinary qualities, forming an assessment in her mind.
Tang Yuehua possesses an exceptionally noble and refined temperament, truly top-tier, with few in the world capable of comparing to her.
Of course, her respected status in the upper echelons of the Heaven Dou Empire was not solely due to her beauty and charisma.
Besides relying on the Noble Ring talent field granted by his mutated martial soul, the Ruyi Ring.
More importantly, it was because she had a very perceptive mind, a discerning eye for people, and the ability to see through people's hearts.
So she only needed to exchange a glance with Ye Qifeng to see something extraordinary about him that was different from what an ordinary boy could possess.
At least in terms of the boy's character and personality, he is an excellent choice, Tang Yuehua is very certain of this.
The boy had clearly seen her face, because when she lifted the curtain of the carriage, the boy was standing on the street, facing the carriage.
When she looked out, her eyes met those of the boy, and they saw each other perfectly.
To Tang Yuehua's slight surprise, the boy merely glanced at her before looking away.
Tang Yuehua was well aware of how much her beauty and temperament could charm a naive young man.
For example, the male noblemen who came to Yuexuan to learn aristocratic etiquette and skills were all captivated by her charm, regardless of their age.
But the boy's eyes were so clear and pure when he looked at her, without a trace of lewdness.
Clearly, the young man was not captivated by her charm. If it weren't for the hint of admiration in his eyes, Tang Yuehua would have wondered if she had lost all her allure.
However, the fact that the young man was not captivated by her beauty and charm was enough to impress her.
Such a temperament is far superior to that of the noble children who come to Yuexuan to learn aristocratic etiquette and skills.
In addition, Tang Yuehua also sensed a strange sense of mystery from the boy, a calm and extraordinary demeanor belonging to the strong.
Tang Yuehua was very confident in her ability to judge people.
The fact that she felt such a special feeling suggests that the boy's future achievements will likely be significant, and he may even grow into a very important figure.
"Unfortunately, since the great battle between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall eight years ago, the sect suffered heavy losses and was forced to retreat to the Snow Mountain Retreat, where it can no longer return to the world. Otherwise, we could consider recommending it as an vassal of the Clear Sky Sect."
Tang Yuehua sighed softly, her eyes slightly vacant.
Eight years ago, the Clear Sky Sect was at its zenith, the undisputed leader of the three upper sects and the number one sect in the world, with tens of thousands of Soul Masters under its command.
In addition to the four single-attribute clans of Strength, Agility, Breakthrough, and Defense, there are also a total of three thousand Soul Master vassals.
Unfortunately, after a major battle...
Those Soul Master vassals either died under the Spirit Hall's blade or broke away from the Clear Sky Sect and fled; not a single one was left behind.
Although the Clear Sky Sect broke its promise and abandoned them first, the affiliated forces, including the four single-attribute clans of Strength, Agility, Break, and Defense, as well as the Soul Master vassals, eventually all announced their separation from the Clear Sky Sect.
oh~~
Tang Yuehua sighed again.
When she came to her senses and looked back at where the boy had been, he was nowhere to be seen on the street.
"Hmm? Where's that young man?"
Tang Yuehua was slightly taken aback, her eyes quickly scanning the entire street, but unfortunately, the boy had already disappeared.
After a moment, she shook her head:
"Enough. Such a talented individual has his own path to follow. Given the current predicament of the Haotian Sect, it's difficult to support the sect and its members. Recruiting talent is probably impossible, and they may not even be willing."
Thinking of this, Tang Yuehua lost all interest, lowered the curtains, lay back on the soft seat in the carriage, and closed her eyes to rest.
Ye Qifeng was unaware that Tang Yuehua had taken notice of him and even considered recruiting him.
Of course, even if I knew, I wouldn't care.
Turning the corner, it disappeared into the shadows.
He used his third soul skill, Dark Shadow Realm, to hide in the shadow realm, and then brazenly infiltrated the Moon Pavilion caravan led by Tang Yuehua.
They sat directly on top of a horse-drawn carriage.
Soon, they learned the reason why Tang Yuehua entered the palace from the Yuexuan students who were chatting enthusiastically in the carriage.
It turned out that it was because of Emperor Xueye's invitation, and that he would also take Yuexuan's students to the palace for a performance.
The dozen or so trainees in the carriages behind were the performers who would be going to the palace to perform.
At noon today, Emperor Xueye will hold a grand banquet in the court to celebrate the birthday of his beloved daughter, Princess Xueke.
This banquet was also held to celebrate Princess Xueke's enrollment in Yuexuan and becoming a disciple of Yuexuan's master, Tang Yuehua, to learn court etiquette and musical skills from her.
I heard about the incident and the reasons.
Ye Qifeng became somewhat interested and decided to go in with Tang Yuehua's convoy.
Anyway, I'm going to sneak into the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace to find Qian Renxue. She'll definitely be there for Princess Xueke's birthday banquet.
Why not join Tang Yuehua's group and go take a look together?
Anyway, since he's hidden in the shadows, no one can see him.
This way, he didn't have to walk or find his own way; Tang Yuehua would naturally lead him to his destination, which made him very happy.
Not long after.
The carriage carrying Tang Yuehua, and the caravan she led, finally arrived at the South Gate of the Tian Dou Imperial Palace.
Upon seeing that it was the carriage of Tang Yuehua, the owner of Yuexuan Pavilion, the imperial guards of the Tiandou royal family, who were responsible for guarding the palace gates, did not even bother with an inspection and quickly let them pass.
However, the guards were changed from the Royal Knights to the Royal Guard.
Subsequently, Tang Yuehua's carriage and convoy drove into the Tian Dou Imperial Palace in a grand manner.
Followed by.
They drove slowly for about 15 minutes.
The convoy eventually stopped in front of a magnificent palace.
This palace was where Emperor Tiandou and his many ministers held daily court meetings and handled government affairs.
As the Soul Emperor-level Steward Yuexuan earnestly inquired, Tang Yuehua gracefully dismounted from the carriage first.
He was then led by a commander of the royal guards directly into the main hall of the magnificent palace.
He must have gone to meet Emperor Xueye.
The other Yuexuan students in the carriages disembarked under the arrangement of the Yuexuan steward and were led to a side hall of the magnificent palace.
They were only allowed to enter the main hall to hold banquets when it was time to perform on stage.
Ye Qifeng naturally wouldn't wait foolishly with them.
He directly found She Long, the Serpent Spear Douluo who was hiding in the shadows and protecting Qian Renxue's safety.
She revealed herself to She Long and took a prince's token from his shocked and dumbfounded hand.
Then he turned around.
Using the Crown Prince's token in his hand, he entered the banquet hall openly and legitimately through the palace gates, right in front of numerous royal guards.
The banquets of the Heavenly Dou royal family are not held around a table, nor are they served at separate tables; rather, they are more like a buffet or party.
This is a customary and preferred form of banquet among the upper-class aristocracy.
Guests can freely choose their favorite food, and are also free to move around and chat with others.
This was to facilitate communication and exchange among high-ranking officials and nobles. To put it bluntly, it was not only a banquet, but also a way of navigating social interactions, scheming, and even power struggles.
Ye Qifeng was naturally uninterested in this kind of collusion among the powerful and wealthy.
He came in out of curiosity, wanting to see just how grand the banquet of the Heavenly Dou royal family was.
The most important thing is to find Qian Renxue.
Of course, he couldn't miss out on the various delicacies at the banquet.
Since we're already here, how can we not eat and drink our fill?
So, while almost everyone else was chatting in small groups, only Ye Qifeng was engrossed in the food, unable to tear himself away.
In any case, no one in the entire hall knew him, and he didn't want to pay attention to anyone else.
Ye Qifeng had already scanned the entire hall. Qian Renxue was not in the hall at the moment. He guessed that she was probably with Emperor Xueye and Princess Xueke to see Tang Yuehua, the master of Yuexuan Pavilion.
With Qianrenxue gone, Ye Qifeng could only continue to indulge in food.
But she should be here soon.
After all, the banquet had not yet officially started, and the time was almost up.
As expected.
Before long, under the expectant gaze of many eyes, an elderly man led a man and two women and finally arrived.
Leading the way was Xue Ye, the emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire, who wore a crimson-gold robe and a crown.
The Snow Night Emperor, with his white hair and long beard, and an aged face, was tall and imposing, with a majestic and powerful gait. He exuded an aura of dominance and authority, making him a figure that commanded respect.
Behind Emperor Xueye was a young man who wasn't particularly handsome, but had a straight nose, square mouth, and a gentle face.
The young man was in his early twenties. He was not particularly muscular, but he had an upright posture and his full head of black hair was meticulously styled and hung neatly down his back.
He was dressed in clean and tidy white clothes, and his whole person exuded a special temperament of gentleness, elegance, and approachability.
This young man was none other than Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Tiandou, whom Qian Renxue was impersonating.
Behind Qian Renxue were two women, one dressed in a silver palace-style long dress and the other in a pale yellow dress.
The woman dressed in a silver palace gown was someone Ye Qifeng had met not long ago; she was none other than Tang Yuehua, the master of Yuexuan Pavilion.
The other one, presumably, is the star of this banquet, Princess Xue Ke, Emperor Xue Ye's most beloved daughter.
After Emperor Xueye sat down on the throne at the head of the table, everyone paid their respects.
Then.
After the emperor's impassioned speech on a snowy night, the banquet finally began.
More exquisite wines, delicacies, fruits, and drinks were served up by the palace maids.
at the same time.
The programs prepared by Yuexuan were also presented one by one.
The first to take the stage was surprisingly Tang Yuehua, the owner of Yuexuan Pavilion, who played a harp piece.
I must say, Tang Yuehua's musical talent is truly remarkable, it can be described as exceptional.
A huge harp, played by her slender, jade-like fingers, produced a unique melody. The tune was melodious and captivating, refreshing and enchanting, calming the mind and soothing the soul.
Even Ye Qifeng had to give a thumbs up after hearing this.
After Tang Yuehua finished her performance, the next acts were song and dance performances by the students of Yuexuan, as well as programs by musicians and dancers employed by the royal family.
The melodious singing and graceful dance performances continued.
The nobles and princes, mindful of their status, naturally wouldn't wander around. They either gathered around Emperor Xueye or formed their own circle, conversing amongst themselves.
Meanwhile, the young noblemen and ladies gathered around Princess Xueke, the protagonist of the banquet, and began to present their gifts.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ye Qifeng, having eaten and drunk his fill, quietly approached Qian Renxue, who finally had some free time, carrying a glass of clear, green juice. He spoke with a hint of teasing, whispering:
"Your Highness, it's really not easy to see you."
"Hmm? That voice..."
Upon hearing the sound, Qian Renxue, who was holding a glass of bright red wine and gently swirling it, seemed lost in thought. She paused slightly and subconsciously turned her head to look to the side.
"W-Why are you here?"
Upon seeing Ye Qifeng, Qian Renxue's eyes widened instantly, and her lips trembled with surprise.
She never expected that the figure she had been thinking about day and night, the one she couldn't sleep over, would suddenly appear before her eyes.
What was even more unexpected was that he was so audacious as to appear so openly at the Tian Dou royal family's palace banquet, without even bothering to disguise himself.
"Of course I came here specifically to see you."
Seeing Qian Renxue's stunned expression, Ye Qifeng's lips curled up slightly, forming a handsome smile.
Upon hearing Ye Qifeng's words, Qian Renxue, who had always lived on thin ice, trembling with fear and trepidation within the Heavenly Dou Royal Family, felt a warmth spread through her heart.
She stared at Ye Qifeng's face, giving him a deep look.
Seeing the smile on Ye Qifeng's face, she suddenly felt that the smile was so handsome, so charming, and so warm, and her face flushed red.
Fortunately, she was currently disguised as Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Tiandou, using the Angel Set Soul Bone Skill as a disguise.
They will not show their own facial expressions and emotions.
Otherwise, if Ye Qifeng were to see it and discover anything amiss...
That would be incredibly embarrassing for her.
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Postscript:
I still have a fever, and my head and eyes hurt.
To make matters worse, my computer broke down too, so I have to type on my phone. I…
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