novelaction Chapter 121 Today is different from the past
Chapter 121 Today is different from the past
In Chang'an City, Honglu Temple.
Jiang Mingche and Jialuo walked hand in hand on the path of Honglu Temple.
As one of the most iconic buildings in Chang'an City, the Honglu Temple has a long history. Every year, martial arts competitions in Chang'an City are held here, and it is also a place for the Tang Dynasty to entertain guests from various countries.
"Husband, which countries' envoys have come in the past two days?" Jialuo turned her head to look at Jiang Mingche and asked curiously.
She also knew that Jiang Mingche had now taken over the task of welcoming guests from various countries from Wu Zetian.
"They are all small countries in Heluo. Other countries in Kyushu have not sent anyone here yet..."
Jiang Mingche said with a faint smile, and after arriving at the pavilion in the corridor, he sat down directly with Jialuo.
"Have you made any progress in your cultivation during this period?"
Jiang Mingche sat down next to Jialuo, took Jialuo's delicate body into his arms, stroked her soft hair, and asked curiously.
"Yeah, of course there has been progress."
"With so many elixirs and demon seeds and cores given by my husband, it's hard to make progress even if I don't want to."
Jialuo lay on Jiang Mingche's chest and smiled jokingly.
She closed her beautiful eyes, like a lazy kitten, and enjoyed Jiang Mingche's touch very much.
Just when the two were being affectionate with each other, Shangguan Wan'er's sudden appearance broke the charming atmosphere between them.
"Your Majesty..."
Shangguan Wan'er rushed towards Jiang Mingche. When she arrived in front of Jiang Mingche, she was stunned when she saw Jiang Mingche's restless hands moving randomly.
Shangguan Wan'er's face turned extremely red with shame, and she even stuttered when she spoke.
Jialuo was also startled by the sudden appearance of Shangguan Wan'er, and quickly got up and left Jiang Mingche's arms.
Jialuo was extremely shy and kept her head down without saying a word. She didn't expect that Shangguan Wan'er would catch her right away...
She now wishes she could just get a three-bedroom apartment on the spot. It's so embarrassing.
It would be fine if other sisters in the family saw it, but Shangguan Wan'er was an outsider.
"Cough cough......"
"Miss Wan'er, you look so hurried, what's the matter with me?"
Jiang Mingche coughed, breaking the somewhat awkward atmosphere.
Anyway, he is as thick-skinned as a city wall and doesn't feel ashamed.
"Meet the Regent..."
"Meet Princess Xiyue..."
After coming to her senses, Shangguan Wan'er bowed slightly to the two of them.
After all, Jialuo was a princess personally appointed by Wu Zetian. She had an extraordinary status and naturally had to observe the proper etiquette.
"Let's forget about these empty formalities..." Jiang Mingche waved his hand and said, he never cared about these things.
"Thank you, Regent..." After thanking her and suppressing her inner embarrassment, Shangguan Wan'er stated her purpose.
"His Majesty asked me to come and inform the Regent that Marco Polo, who was imprisoned in the Sky Prison by Lord Di, has been rescued."
"Your Majesty wants the Regent to pay attention to the spying from the Cloud Desert during this period..."
"Because according to what Lord Di said, Marco Polo was probably rescued by a clergyman who was suspected to be from Emperor Jun's side..."
"Marco Polo was rescued?"
"When did this happen?"
After a moment of silence, Jiang Mingche asked with a strange look on his face.
He was able to avoid his detection and rescue Marco Polo from the Tianlao in Chang'an City.
Apart from the woman Haiyue, he really couldn't think of anyone else.
We've only been living in peace for a few months, and already this woman is starting to act up again?
After Yao Kui rescued the Yunzhong Desert, he now sets his sights on Chang'an City?
This woman is simply challenging my bottom line.
Most of Jiang Mingche's concerns in this world are in Chang'an City. He plans to find an opportunity in the future to bring Diao Chan, Mai Shiranui and Cai Wenji over.
Jiang Mingche originally planned to settle the score with Haiyue after returning from the northern border.
But if this woman is so ungrateful, he doesn't mind capturing her right now.
"Just last night..."
"During curfew, a mysterious force broke the shackles of the sky prison and rescued the imprisoned Marco Polo." Shangguan Wan'er explained.
These were all things Wu Zetian told her before she came.
Logically speaking, with such a big thing happening, Wu Zetian should have asked Jiang Mingche to come to the palace to discuss it together.
She didn't quite understand what Wu Zetian was trying to do with this move...
What Shangguan Wan'er didn't know was that because Jiang Mingche forcefully kissed Wu Zetian twice, the empress now wished she could avoid Jiang Mingche.
I was afraid that when I was alone with Jiang Mingche, this guy would rush me again...
"I understand. I will be careful during this period."
Jiang Mingche nodded solemnly. The International Lantern Festival would be held soon. It seemed that Haiyue, this crazy woman, was planning to cause trouble again.
But now he is not afraid of Haiyue. Things are different now. If this woman dares to come, he will make sure she never comes back.
He directly captured Haiyue and detained her in his own little world, just in time to train her as Xingnu. He was very angry right now.
Haiyue's continuous provocations had already made Jiang Mingche really angry.
The last time I went to the Yunzhong Desert, I didn't deal with this woman directly because I didn't have enough strength.
Since Haiyue dares to come directly to Chang'an City to rescue people now, his strength must have recovered a lot.
However, his cultivation is now extremely high, so if it were the three sages from the Jixia Academy, he might still be a little afraid of them.
But he really didn't take Haiyue, a Moon-born priest who hadn't fully recovered his strength, seriously.
Even if this woman has now recovered her cultivation to the king level, he is not afraid at all.
"Your Majesty's oral instructions have been conveyed. Wan'er still has some chores to deal with, so I'll leave first..."
Shangguan Wan'er looked at Jialuo who was sitting next to Jiang Mingche with some envy.
When will she be able to stay with Jiang Mingche legitimately? Maybe she will never have the chance in this lifetime?
Shangguan Wan'er knew very well that as a mere maid she was not worthy of Jiang Mingche, the Regent, so she never dared to reveal her inner thoughts.
"Miss Wan'er, please do as you wish..." Jiang Mingche said with a faint smile, without trying too hard to keep Shangguan Wan'er.
"Bad husband."
After Shangguan Wan'er left, Jialuo sat on Jiang Mingche's lap again.
One hand hooked around Jiang Mingche's neck, and the other hand pushed Jiang Mingche's chest with some resentment.
Jiang Mingche's bold behavior just now really embarrassed her.
"hey-hey......"
Jiang Mingche laughed dryly twice, lowered his head and whispered a few words in Jialuo's ear.
After hearing what Jiang Mingche said, Jialuo's face turned red and she gave Jiang Mingche a displeased look.
Although she knew that Jiang Mingche was like this, she didn't expect him to be so creative.
Getting up from Jiang Mingche's arms, Jialuo looked around for the situation.
After making sure that there was no one around, Jialuo hesitated for a moment, and finally knelt on the ground...