Chapter 14: Gift of Sword Gu Yuanqing did not rush over. He waited in the house for a long time. Only after Eunuch Xu went up the mountain did he leave the yard. After turning a few corners, Eunuch Xu and others were already in front of him, so he quickened his pace slightly. Gu Yuanqing wanted to say, "Eunuch Xu, I miss you so much." But thinking that this sentence could easily lead to misunderstanding in this world, he just smiled and said, "This morning, I heard magpies calling in the courtyard. I was wondering if there would be any happy event in this deep mountain. It turned out to be Eunuch Xu. Eunuch Xu, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you are still as charming as ever." Then Gu Yuanqing bowed to Chen Chuanshan again and said, "General, thank you very much for last night." Xu Lianying smiled and bowed slightly while holding the whisk: "Master Gu, I am very polite. I haven't seen you for a few months. I hope you are well and are you used to living in the mountains?" As he spoke, he carefully looked at the young man in front of him. After not seeing him for several months, his temperament was completely different. More than eight months ago, he was just an ordinary young man. But now, his eyes are bright, his spirit is high, his long hair is casually draped behind his head, and he has a free and unrestrained aura. Looking at his cultivation again, there seems to be a sense of concealment, concealing his energy, but the overflowing vitality and the subtle fusion between his will and the heaven and earth show that he has reached the realm of Zhenwu. There was a hint of surprise in his eyes. He was the one who sent Gu Yuanqing to Beiquan Mountain personally. He knew Gu Yuanqing's situation very well. After practicing for more than ten years, he was only at the third level of Yuanshi, but he could make such progress in just a few months! Chen Chuanshan just nodded slightly in response and said nothing. When Gu Yuanqing heard that someone was finally talking to him, he felt much better. He looked at Eunuch Xu and felt that he liked him even more, as if he had suddenly met a fellow villager while wandering in a foreign land.
Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "I've gotten used to it. Now that I think about it, it's actually pretty good here. There's no intrigue, I'm far away from the world, no one's restraining me. I can just look at the mountains and rivers and read books when I'm free. Isn't that wonderful?" Xu Lianying saw that Gu Yuanqing's words were sincere and did not seem fake. He admired the fact that a young man could have such a state of mind. He smiled and said, "Just get used to it, Master Gu. This kind of life makes us a little envious." Gu Yuanqing laughed: "Then Eunuch Xu, please come and experience it more often when you have time. I also want to have someone to talk to. But there is one thing that is a bit unpleasant." "Oh? Please speak." "It's just that the mountains lack good wine. Such beautiful scenery, but without wine, loses three points of its flavor." Xu Lianying turned around and glanced at Chen Chuanshan. Chen Chuanshan said calmly: "Alcohol is prohibited in the camp, and there is no alcohol. This is the rule of the Divine Eagle Guard." Xu Lianying said, "It's our family who didn't think it through. We'll have someone send it over later." Gu Yuanqing was overjoyed and said repeatedly: "Thank you very much, thank you very much." Chen Chuanshan glanced at Xu Lianying sideways and said nothing, which was considered as his tacit agreement to the matter. He only knew a little about Gu Yuanqing, and the fact that it was worth Eunuch Xu's personal visit for a second time made him think more about it. Of course, with his status and identity, he would know more if he wanted to inquire, but as the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, he knew very well that he should try to avoid getting involved in matters related to the palace. Knowing more is not a good thing. Only by doing his part well can he live longer! After some pleasantries, Gu Yuanqing asked, "Eunuch Xu, what brings you here today?" Xu Lianying glanced at Chen Chuanshan. Chen Chuanshan understood immediately and turned around and said, "Leave this burden here, and take the rest to the kitchen." Then he clasped his fists to Xu Lianying and said, "Eunuch Xu, I will go down to the mountain to inspect it." Xu Lianying nodded: "General, please do as you please. Mr. Gu and I still have some things to discuss." After a while, there were only three people in the open space, Gu Yuanqing, Xu Lianying and an unfamiliar young eunuch. Xu Lianying turned around and gave a wink, and the young eunuch took out two fur coats from the basket. Xu Lianying said, "It's cold in the mountains, and these two fur coats were given to you by His Majesty from the inner storehouse." Gu Yuanqing was a little surprised, but he still turned sideways and bowed in the direction of Kyoto: "Thank you, Your Majesty." The young eunuch put back his quilt and jacket, took off the sword case from his back, and presented it with both hands.
Xu Lianying opened the sword case and took out a three-foot long sword, saying: "This sword is called Kunwu. It is made of meteorite iron from outer space mixed with various rare treasures and refined thousands of times. It can cut hair with a blow and cut iron like mud. It is a top-grade sword. His Majesty knows that you are practicing swordsmanship, so he asked us to bring it along." Gu Yuanqing took the sword, drew it out of the sheath, and saw that the sword was as white as autumn frost, which made people feel cold when they looked at it. At this moment, he was somewhat stunned. What was the intention of the old emperor to first send him a fur coat and then a precious sword? It seemed as if he was not imprisoned here because of a mistake, but a favored minister. Half an hour later, Eunuch Xu and his party went down the mountain, and his words before leaving were profound. "Master Gu, there are some things I shouldn't say, but after thinking about it, I still say them. I know that it is hard to live in the mountains, but you should be good to yourself, His Majesty, and Daqian in the mountains. You should be able to endure loneliness and keep things to yourself." He paused and then said, "In this world, only cultivation is the foundation. Don't let His Majesty down." "Thank you for the reminder, eunuch." Gu Yuanqing clasped his fists and said. He didn't understand what was hidden in these words, but he could still hear the kindness in them. It was after sunset when Xu Lianying returned to the palace. Even if a top-quality horned horse could travel three thousand miles a day, this trip would still take three hours. After all, Beiquan Mountain was six hundred miles away from the royal capital. He came to the back garden and bowed down: "This old servant pays homage to Your Majesty." "Get up, how's it going?" "Your Majesty, the reward has been given to Gu Yuanqing." "What about Beiquan Mountain?" "I looked around but didn't see any trace of the Grandmaster. Maybe he has already left, or maybe he saw me and deliberately avoided me." "So Gu Yuanqing really understood the sword intent?" "Commander Chen is at the seventh level of Zhenwu, so I think he wouldn't be wrong. According to him, when Gu Yuanqing cut off Qin Baijun's arm that day, he used his finger as a sword. Today, I observed the aura around Gu Yuanqing, and I know he is definitely not an ordinary Zhenwu cultivator." Li Haotian nodded slightly, and then continued: "I understand, dear companion, please invite the imperial physician Zhou Yanhuai to the palace and prepare a midwife. Calculate the date, Miaoxuan is about to give birth, I don't feel at ease if someone else does this." "Old slave, let's do it now." After Xu Lianying left, Li Haotian frowned and let out a final sigh. At this time, a eunuch came up with his head lowered and steps forward. "Your Majesty, Prince Qing requests an audience." "Uncle Qing? What is he doing here so late, Xuan!" A moment later, a white-haired old man in fancy clothes came into the back garden. "Your Majesty, I am your humble servant!" the old man bowed. "Uncle Wang, please stand up quickly. Someone, please give me a seat." "Thank you, Your Majesty." "Uncle Wang, why are you here so late at night?" Prince Qing looked around, and Li Haotian waved his hand to let the servants leave. Prince Qing then slowly spoke: "Your Majesty, is Princess Miaoxuan pregnant?" (End of this chapter)