At this moment, the moon is bright and the stars are scarce. Xia Ya followed the palace attendant all the way to the emperor's tent. On the road, he clearly felt the guard. Although the number of patrols of the Royal Forest Army did not increase significantly, the Royal Forest Army was fully armed. And after changing camps, a new camp was set up on the left and right of the emperor's tent, and the two garrison troops were stationed nearby.
The big tent where the emperor is located is like a house, and the supreme travel of a country is not so much a tent, but a detachable mobile palace.
The large tent actually entered and exited a few times. The guards on both sides were obviously very elite warriors, full of suffocation. When Xia walked between them, he could clearly feel the sturdy aura of each guard warrior. When I was in the imperial capital, I heard some things about the royal family. It is said that the most trusted guard warriors around these emperors seem to be called "Dark Night Royal Forest" or something...
Emperor Cantos didn't get up when he saw Xi Ya walking in, but leaned on a soft couch. The Great Emperor still had a tired look on his face. Obviously, the drunkenness of the previous day was a great burden on the body of the old, sick and frail Great Lance Emperor. Even after a day and a night of rest, the Great Emperor's spirit Still unable to recover, when Xia Ya came in, looking at the old man, it was obvious from the other party's face that he looked a little weak.
Seeing Xia Ya walk in, the emperor sat up a little bit, then raised his hand and asked all the waiters in the room to exit. Soon, there was only one person left beside the emperor - Xia Ya's first audience When he was emperor, the ordinary-looking middle-aged man he once saw behind the emperor, this middle-aged man was still like the shadow of the emperor, standing quietly in the corner.
Xia Ya only glanced at the middle-aged man, and then stood up straight: "Your Majesty, I'm here."
The emperor raised his eyelids with a smile on his face: "Xia Ya, I heard that you were injured a little today?"
"Yeah." Xia Ya was nervous, but his face pretended to be calm and relaxed. Then, without waiting for the emperor to ask questions, he first explained how he took people into the woods to hunt in the daytime, how to chase a snow fox, and how to do it again. How lost and his companions got lost and came to the lake, happened to meet "a young lady", and happened to stop an assassination.
When it came to the assassination, Xiaya's tone became more serious, and he described the assassin's appearance and skills in detail.
"That man's archery is extremely good! He uses a longbow and heavy arrows with iron ridges. Such a shooter must have amazing arm strength, and he seems to be very good at jungle lurking. Your Majesty, I am a hunter from the mountains, and I can see it. Come out, the other party is also a veteran!"
"Well." The emperor listened quietly, noncommittal, he seemed a little lost, and didn't say anything immediately.
Things are really weird today.
Emperor Cantos is not surprised at such a thing as assassination. Even himself, he does not know how many assassinations he has encountered in his life, but... the target of the assassination was placed on his own daughter-in-law, which is a bit complicated. .
In any case, if it is a hostile force, then you should be the first target.
Moreover, the strangeness of this matter is that it happened that Daphne came to the Royal Garden to relax! It was at that time that her horse was frightened and lost! It just so happened that her servant ran out to find a horse! She happened to be left alone by the lake! !
Where do so many coincidences come from? ! snort!
Frankly speaking, when he just got the news, Emperor Cantos even had a little doubt about Char Ya: at this time, Char Ya happened to encounter this assassination
This royal garden occupies a huge area. Even if he gets lost, where can't he go, he met Daphne by coincidence? !
Stop an assassination? Is it intentional or unintentional
Don't blame Emperor Cantos for being suspicious, he really is in his position, he has experienced too much in his life, and he has to think about it when he encounters something!
He also asked Daphne carefully, but Daphne made it very clear: "Baron Char does not know my identity. I only told him that I am the daughter of a noble. It seems that I don't know much about the rules of hunting, so I don't know my identity."
If Xia Ya deliberately asked someone to act in this scene, to take credit for saving the crown princess... Then he shouldn't pretend that he didn't know the identity of the crown princess! Otherwise... what's his credit
Moreover, from the bottom of his heart, Emperor Cantos did not believe that this young man who was valued by him was so unbearable. This guy was born in the mountains, so he shouldn't have any potential power. He wants to invite a powerful assassin to sneak into the royal garden and play such a scene with him... Xia, he doesn't have such power yet.
So, is it a coincidence? !
The garrison army that rescued the two of them in the woods today has been immediately transferred back to the city by the emperor and has been strictly ordered to shut up!
As for the servants and servants beside Princess Daphne, those servants who left in the woods to look for horses and left the Princess alone by the lake have all been arrested and interrogated by the emperor's secret order.
As a result of the interrogation, two servants had committed suicide in fear of their crimes, but after all, no valuable clues were left.
So... Well, at least it means that this matter has nothing to do with Char. The servants beside the two princesses had been with Daphne for several years. A few years ago... Xi Ya was still hunting in the mountains.
The emperor was in a trance, while Xia Ya stood there quietly, without speaking, quietly waiting for the emperor's movement.
Finally, the emperor was silent for a long time before he sighed softly and said with a sneer, "It's easy to hide from a bright spear, but hard to guard against a cold arrow shot in the dark! Hmph, Xia, you've worked hard today. I heard that you were shot by an assassin, It seems that there is nothing serious about your appearance, so I am relieved."
After a pause, the emperor said lightly: "The girl you rescued is a person who has a lot to do with my royal family, a royal aristocrat, but don't mention this again, no matter what you see or hear today, It's all rotten in the stomach, understand?"
Xia Yazheng nodded and was relieved - well, it seems that this matter has nothing to do with him.
"Hmph, I don't know how many things I've encountered in my life... Hey! Just come if you have anything, but I want to see who these clowns hiding in the dark are!"
The emperor seemed even arrogant, laughed and stood up.
Xia Ya hesitated for a moment, looked at the old emperor, and the spirit of forcibly supported on the emperor's face - Xia Ya suddenly felt a touch of pity in her heart.
To be honest, Xi Ya has a good impression of Emperor Cantos. After all, in his life, after he came out of Wildfire, he came to the outside world, and the person who treated him the best, except for General Adric, Fatty Ruhl and others, was the lance king. .
No matter what the emperor's motive was, after seeing him anyway, he appreciated him quite a bit. It was the first time he had an audience in the palace. Although he was a bit disguised, the emperor still encouraged him. Fan, and then the title and promotion, and this time, on the day of the hunt, he also supported himself in public. Nude clothes hurt a few times and drink, that kind of heroic spirit really made Xia Ya feel a little heartbroken in her heart.
Thinking of this, Xia Ya bowed his head slightly and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself, these assassins dare to sneak into the royal garden, I am afraid it will be detrimental to you..."
Tu Turtle was heartbroken, and immediately unbuttoned his coat, and took an oval-shaped object from his closet, which was the dragon scale that was placed close to him.
Xia Ya held both hands, took two steps, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, this is my personal self-defense thing. It is very strong and cannot be penetrated by swords! Please accept your self-defense, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Cantos was stunned for a moment, looking at the things in Xiaya's hands, he is the emperor's honor, what rare treasures have not seen? At a glance, a strangeness flashed in his eyes, and even the shadow-like middle-aged man standing in the corner couldn't help but a flash of surprise flashed in Mu Na's eyes.
"Yi? This..." Emperor Cantos' voice was a little shocked: "This... Could it be..."
"It's a dragon scale." Xia Ya said, "This is a self-defense thing that I got by chance. Please accept it, Your Majesty! If you keep this thing close to your body, even if some assassins attack, it can keep Your Majesty safe."
Emperor Cantos was really moved at this moment.
He naturally knows the value of dragon scales! Such a powerful piece of armor is worth a second life for a martial artist! Such powerful protective equipment can save a warrior's life at a critical moment! What's more, Xia Ya is about to go to the frontier to take office. In the frontier, there will inevitably be some wars, and it is this kind of sturdy armor that is most needed to save his life. This kid actually took it out and presented it to himself without hesitation, which is enough to show his heart...
The emperor was slightly moved and looked at Xia Ya carefully. The young boy's face was sincere - but he didn't know that there were at least 100 dragon scales in Xia Ya! It's just that most of them are stored in the old home in the mountains, and there are only three or five pieces that are carried with them.
The emperor was overjoyed, looked at Xia Ya, and laughed: "Put it away! How could I, the dignified emperor of the empire, accept your favorite thing! Well, you are a general in the army, and you are fighting for the empire, just what you need. these things."
Immediately, the emperor said proudly: "I have thousands of iron armors, loyal royal guards, forgive those mice who hide in the dark and can't hurt me, your pure heart, I will take it!"
Xia Ya laughed, but did not take back the things, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I still have some of these dragon scales. I have enough for myself, so don't be polite to me."
Saying that, he insisted on placing the dragon scales on the table in front of the soft couch, and then took a few steps back.
The emperor was moved, and looked at this kid, what Xia Ya said was the truth, that is to say that he did not follow the merits, such a simple and honest young man made the emperor very happy.
He glanced at the dragon scales on the table, and his heart moved... The defensive power of the dragon scales is indeed well known. It is indeed a great advantage to have this thing stored close to the body, that is, it is light and hidden.
After thinking about it, the emperor smiled and said: "Okay, I will accept your things! But I can't take your things for nothing."
Looking at Xia Ya's heroic and majestic appearance, the emperor pondered a little, then raised his voice and shouted, "come here!"
There was an immediate response from outside.
A middle-aged warrior wearing soft armor strode in and stood beside Char. When he walked in, the man had broken hair, soft armor, brown eyes, dark skin, and steady steps. Standing beside Xia Ya, Xia Ya immediately felt as if he had a feeling, but felt as if a beast was standing beside him!
The middle-aged man's eyes were full of divine light, and he looked at the emperor and said steadily: "Your Majesty!"
"Junker." The emperor was very accommodating to the middle-aged man who walked in: "Beside you is Baron Xia Yaleiming, who is also a young handsome man I like."
The middle-aged warrior named Junker glanced at Xia Ya and nodded slightly: "Your Excellency the Baron!"
"Hey! Boy, you should have heard the name of the Dark Night Royal Forest. Junker is the head of the Dark Night Royal Forest and one of the most trusted people around me." The emperor smiled slightly, and then said seriously: "Junker , I have one thing for you to do! Baron Char is about to go to the frontier to take up his post. The frontier is a dangerous place. After returning to the city this time, you can find a good set of equipment for Baron Char from the palace arsenal. Well, Xia Ya, I don't know what weapon you are best at, anyway, I will give it to Junker, long and short weapons, human armor and vest, I will prepare a set for you!" The emperor said this, and asked Junker: "Pick it up and take it!"
Hearing this, this Junker deliberately took another look at Xia Ya, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He has been by the emperor's side for many years. Although the emperor has promoted many young generals in the army in recent years, and especially vigorously enriched the strength of the eagle, it is very rare to show such love to a general.
After talking for a while, Emperor Cantos was also a little tired, and then he signaled to Xia Ya and others to leave.
When Xia Ya got out of the tent, the Junker followed and stopped Xia Ya: "Lord Baron."
Xia Ya stopped, turned to look at Junker, for some reason, facing this Junker, Xia Ya always had an unnatural feeling in his heart, as if standing in front of a beast at close range, this Junker looked like Ordinary, but it always makes Xi Ya feel that "this person is extremely dangerous".
"Well, General Juncker, what else is there?"
Junker said lightly: "I'm the flag regiment, please don't say the name of the general again." His voice was straight, neither humble nor arrogant: "Your Majesty ordered me to choose a weapon for His Excellency the Baron, and please tell me your address, after returning. , I'll send someone to send it right away."
After Char left his address in the imperial capital, he left quickly.
Another night in the royal garden, and the next morning, the hunting session was over.
The emperor held a symbolic award ceremony to encourage some noble children who performed outstandingly in this hunting meeting in public. Among them, Xia Ya is naturally included - the prey he has hunted in the past two days is not much, but the emperor made it clear that the chariots and horses want to support this new young baron, who would be foolish at such a time Picking faults
Several young people, including Xia Ya, were encouraged by the emperor in public, and each was rewarded with a pair of bows and arrows and a brocade robe - these things are not necessarily seen by everyone, and those who can stand here are rich and powerful. Children, who will pay the fee? However, if he can be favored by the emperor and attract the attention of the emperor, then his future will be very promising.
In the past two days, the emperor's attitude towards Xia Ya has been seen by all the nobles, and they all secretly confessed to their young disciples, looking for opportunities to get closer to this Baron Xia Ya.
Therefore, as soon as the awards were over, these young nobles who were rewarded with Xia Ya came to chat with Xia Ya one after another. After being quite affectionate, they made several invitations to receptions on the spot. Xia Ya came without fear. , Although he understands the emperor's meaning and doesn't like his behavior too much, but when people come to show his favor, he doesn't need to make an unpleasant appearance that rejects people thousands of miles away.
Immediately after pulling out the camp and returning to the city, the garrison army opened the way, and thousands of mighty people returned to Osgilia.
After returning to the residence, Xiaya only rested for a short time, and Soyite came in outside to announce that someone was visiting.
visitor
Xia pondered for a while, he really didn't have any friends in the imperial capital... Could it be that Caviehir came to trouble him again
But then Soyte's face was rather strange, and he added: "My lord... Someone said that it belongs to Duke Minas."
Xia Yateng jumped up!
Duke of Minas? !
This name is not unfamiliar to him at all! !
The Duke of Minas, the oldest and most prestigious military veteran in the empire now! Although he no longer has the power to lead the army, and in recent years, he has even retired from official positions and retired at home, but who does not know that he has a great prestige in the army? Most of the eagle generals are almost all from this old man! Even in the warlord party there is no lack of the old duke's former subordinates!
Among the people I know, Adric, Ruhl, these two important imperial generals, can be said to be the students of Duke Minas! Mmmm... and Green's mad dog too! !
Now, such a veteran of the imperial army, sent someone to see him
Xia Ya's heart jumped suddenly! !
After he came back, he inquired a little at home and already knew the origin of the princess he met!
That princess seems to be the youngest daughter of Duke Minas...
Uh... Could it be that he molested other people's daughters, and now Lao Tzu is here to take revenge? !
With a bit of anxiety, Xiaya immediately went out and came to the yard to greet him.
I saw a man standing in the yard.
The visitor was dressed in a coarse linen robe, as if it was just an ordinary servant's dress, with short pale golden hair, strong limbs, and a burly and straight physique. As expected, even a servant was so majestic as a military veteran.
But seeing the appearance of this servant, Xia couldn't help but stay for a while.
this person...
Uh, what to say. This guy looks like he is in his thirties. His face should have belonged to that kind of handsome and handsome type, but... he has a big beard on his face!
Anyone with a beard will always give people a feeling of being wild and unrestrained, but this person's eyes are a little slender, and his originally handsome and handsome appearance is a little more feminine, and with a face The nondescript whiskers are really weird.
Even if the other party is only dressed as a servant, but he was born under the Duke of Minas, maybe he is a disciple of the Duke or something like that—you must know that the disciples of the Duke of Minas are not a waste! Just look at people like Adric and Luergreen.
Moreover, although this person just stood in front of him casually and seemed to be lazy, in his bones, it made Xia feel an indescribable heroic spirit!
Therefore, Xia Ya stepped forward and nodded solemnly, without any contempt in his eyes, and said solemnly: "I am Xia Yaleiming, may I ask if your Excellency is from Duke Minas..."
"I'm a servant next to the duke. You don't need to ask me about my name. If the baron has any orders, just call me Roddy." Smell, took a deep look at Xia Ya and said with a smile: "I heard that Baron Xia Ya was born in the rough, but today, he looks like a warrior."
After he finished speaking, he pointed to the door, and there was a carriage parked on the street outside the courtyard: "The Duke has invited Baron Char to meet you. If it is convenient for His Excellency the Baron, please come with me."
Inviting a person with the identity of the Duke of Minas, looking at the empire, who would say "no"? Don't say it's okay, even if there is really something important in your hand, you will put it aside for now.
Xia Ya didn't hesitate: "Okay, I'll go with you!"
After he finished speaking, he turned around and confessed to Soit, and followed the servant out of the door. When he came to the door, the servant pointed at the carriage and said with a smile, "Baron, please get in the carriage."
Xia Ya shook his head and said sternly: "Although I have never met the Duke, I have heard the words of the Duke: Soldiers, don't ride!"
Saying that, Soyite had already brought the horse, and Xi Ya got on the horse and looked at the servant right away: "Please lead the way, I'll just follow on horseback."
The servant named Rhodey was stunned for a moment, then took a deep look at Xiaya, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he didn't say much, jumped on the carriage, sat in front, raised his whip and shouted for life, Riding a carriage, he led the way.
When Xia Ya saw this man's whiplash, his eyes suddenly lit up!
Although this Roddy was a servant, the moment he threw out the whip, his wrist was only slightly shaken, and the soft whip suddenly shook into a straight line and went out, and the technique was indescribably neat! !
With such flexible wrist strength and skills, even if Xiaya is self-reliant, he may not be able to do it! If it is said that this Rhodey does not know martial arts, it is simply a liar! !
Under the door of Duke Minas... Really hidden dragon and crouching tiger! Even a small groom has such extraordinary strength!
Xia Ya was awe-inspiring, and slowly rode his horse behind him.