From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1167

Because of the sacrifices, we have great ambitions, and we dare to change the sun and the moon to a new sky.

Along the way, countless people fell on the road of saving the country and the people, and their bodies turned into green mountains and yellow mud, carrying the weight of future generations.

But the living still have to move forward, keep it in mind, and then live their lives well.

Zhou Yuan's mood gradually improved after he walked out of Liu's house. He did not ride a horse or a sedan chair, but walked forward.

Dusk had passed, night fell, and the lights of Shenjing City were lit up.

There were vendors on both sides of the street, and girls were buying jewelry, whispering and bargaining.

In the distance, there was a master who kept shouting "make way", in the early spring day, sweat all over his body.

A gust of evening wind blew, it seemed that it was going to rain again, and the people on the road walked faster.

A calm voice rang in Zhou Yuan's ears.

"Why are you wandering around slowly? If you are recognized, you will be in trouble."

Black clothes, black saber, black hair, black official hat.

Zhuang Xuansu came to Zhou Yuan's side without knowing when, and whispered: "Your Majesty asked me to hurry you."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "It's not to hurry me, but to give you and me a chance to meet. After all, we have been separated for too long, almost ten months."

He held Zhuang Xuansu's cold hand.

This scared Zhuang Xuansu, and his figure trembled for a while. He couldn't break free, so he lowered his voice and said: "What are you doing... so many people..."

Zhou Yuan said: "Don't move, walk with me, I haven't experienced such a prosperous city for a long time."

Seeing that he was serious, Zhuang Xuansu let him hold his hand, but whispered in dissatisfaction: "What does this have to do with us holding hands? You are obviously trying to take advantage."

Zhou Yuan nodded slightly, without looking at her, but continued to walk forward.

People came and went around, and the streets were crowded. Suddenly, cheers rang out. It turned out that someone was performing next to him, and the performance was at its best.

The bright lights made people's faces red. Zhuang Xuansu's eyes turned, afraid that the inner guards would see her.

Zhou Yuan squeezed her hand and said, "We have known each other for so long, Master Zhuang, our feelings are sometimes bright and sometimes dark, sometimes far and sometimes close. Sometimes we are like lovers, and sometimes we are like strangers."

"You are busy with your things, and I am busy with mine. It goes on and on, but there should be a result."

"What do you think?"

Zhuang Xuansu raised her head and said angrily, "You, what did you say? What do you mean by sometimes like strangers? When exactly?"

Zhou Yuan said, "When I think I am not important in your heart, when I think you have your own pursuits and don't need me."

Hearing this, Zhuang Xuansu was silent for a long time.

She didn't speak all the time, but simply accompanied Zhou Yuan for a walk, step by step to the imperial city.

Entering the palace, walking in the spacious alleys, there were fewer people and it was quiet.

Then she whispered, "Zhou Yuan, everyone is different."

Zhou Yuan looked at her, not knowing what she meant.

Zhuang Xuansu said, "We, the inner guards, don't quite understand love. Do you understand?"

"We are taught to be loyal, to share the worries of our masters, to do our best to do our part, and to fulfill our duties."

"We don't understand romance, poetry, bold actions, and romantic vows."

Zhou Yuan said, "So what do you want to express?"

Zhuang Xuansu stopped and looked at him, saying seriously, "So, love is different for us."

"Does Ye Qingying love you? I don't know how you can do that." Look at her, after all, she is always not bound by you, always disobeys you, is not so gentle, even has a hot temper and a serious temperament..."

"But I can see that she loves you very much. She can control her emotions at the most golden age, maintain extreme self-discipline and self-control, and always take the initiative to go to the most difficult places to lay a foundation for you."

"Yanshan, Central Plains, Shuixi Miao Village, Dongfan Island, Tsarist Kingdom outside Shenjing, and the news I received last month that she has already arrived in the Western Regions."

Zhou Yuan's figure was shocked and he looked at her in disbelief.

Zhuang Xuansu said: "She knows your ideals and what you want to do. Isn't this kind of understanding and comprehension love?"

"For herself and your ideals, she maintains extreme self-discipline, never asks for any material or spiritual enjoyment, puts herself in danger, and does not ask for anything in return. Isn't this love?"

At this point, Zhuang Xuansu shook his head and whispered: "The love of the inner guard is so special."

"It's not about accompanying you, hugging you, or saying those sweet words."

"It's about being loyal to you and helping you move forward."

Zhou Yuan's heart was in turmoil. It's not that he hadn't thought about this question, but now listening to Zhuang Xuansu's words, thatA kind of shocking feeling but completely different.

Zhuang Xuansu said: "Sometimes far, sometimes near, sometimes bright, sometimes dark, is this how you evaluate our relationship?"

"I have been moving forward all these years. I never expect to make achievements or go to key positions."

"I will go wherever it suits me and where I am needed."

"I am loyal to your majesty..."

At this point, she lowered her head and whispered: "But do you think... I am not loyal to you?"

"I always use my life to protect the foundation you have laid!"

After she finished speaking, she shook her head and walked away slowly.

Zhou Yuan stood there, stunned.

There are so many people in this world.

Everyone is a unique soul.

Why do I always label them inexplicably?

Who is more extroverted, who is more introverted, who is more serious, who is more exaggerated... Based on their usual behavior, make those ridiculous judgments.

And now it seems that those judgments are not only ridiculous, but also superficial.

They have their own mature ideas, act in their own way, and pursue something.

It's not that they have problems, but that my vision is too superficial, always looking at things based on my own values.

Zhou Yuan sighed, and then slowly said: "I examine myself three times a day."

He cheered up and strode towards Ziwei Palace.

Well, when he saw that figure, he really understood that all the truths and perceptions were false - fear is fear, there is not so much reason.

At the gate of Ziwei Palace, Xiaozhuang, who was as tall as an iron tower, stood there quietly with a black giant sword on his back, looking at Zhou Yuan expressionlessly.

Zhou Yuan swallowed his saliva, a little scared, and went forward with a dry laugh: "Xiao Zhuang, long time no see."

Xiao Zhuang glanced at him and said: "Your internal force is pure and majestic, and your breath is like smoke and waves in the vast ocean. You have really entered the door and made great progress."

Zhou Yuan said: "It was a little adventure..."

Xiao Zhuang nodded and said: "No wonder you dare to make my sister cry, so you think you don't need to take me seriously anymore."

Zhou Yuan retreated a few steps and said quickly: "Master Xiao Zhuang! I was just talking to Master Zhuang! I didn't take advantage of him to make him cry! You must stay calm!"

Xiao Zhuang looked at him, squinted his eyes and said: "Then I will only make one knife! Take it!"

After she finished speaking, her figure disappeared directly on the spot.

The next moment, the black knife appeared in front of Zhou Yuan. There was no internal force, no scorching light, and even no killing intent, but the momentum was like a huge mountain collapsing in front of him, like a huge wave hundreds of feet high rolling down, making people feel that they could not resist at all.

Zhou Yuan's internal force automatically operated, and the white light covered his chest, but it seemed to be non-existent and was easily pierced by the black knife.

Death is coming.

Zhou Yuan clearly felt the taste of death and despair.

A strand of long hair fell, and the knife stopped steadily on his neck, not moving half an inch forward.

But Zhou Yuan was weak all over, and his internal force was almost dissipated.

Xiaozhuang put away the knife and said slowly: "This is the last move of the demon-subduing sword technique. It emphasizes the removal of internal force and techniques, and the promotion of one's own will to the extreme, forming the most majestic momentum. This is called returning to nature, which cannot be resisted by internal force."

Zhou Yuan wiped the sweat from his face and grinned: "So powerful, so awesome, should I kneel down and thank you for sparing my life!"

Xiaozhuang laughed instead, patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder, and said: "I know you are angry, and the joke is a bit too much, but my sister was so angry that she cried, what's wrong with me venting my anger?"

Zhou Yuan didn't say anything.

Xiaozhuang continued to smile and said, "Big man, be more open-minded. This knife is not only to vent my sister's anger, but also to tell you a truth."

"Don't think you have no opponents. Don't be complacent and impetuous. Your journey has just begun."

"Dajin is like an old man who is terminally ill. You use your skills to cure the old man's illness, but the old man is still an old man. He has not become younger, let alone stronger."

"The knife I just used cut off your pride after success."

Zhou Yuan sighed and clasped his fists.

Xiaozhuang said: "Okay, it seems... you have listened to the reason, but you are still angry."

"Let me say one more thing to you. I support your relationship with Xiaosu. I won't interfere with you."

Zhou Yuan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately clasped his fists and said loudly: "Master Xiaozhuang is worthy of being the first genius in Qingcheng Mountain in the past 200 years. The knife he just used was simply superb. I admire him so much!"

"Sister-in-law, can you teach me? I also want to be as handsome as you!"Xiaozhuang glanced at him and said, "You are not sincere in your Taoism and cannot learn my Taoism. It is better for you to go back and practice dual cultivation."

She turned around and left with the knife on her shoulder, and her voice came slowly: "Don't be complacent. The reason why I agree is that Xiaosu's Taoism is different from mine. She has a mortal fate and cannot become a monk."

"At the same time, she is mediocre in talent. With your help in dual cultivation, she can go further and prolong her life. These are all good things."

"But don't think of bullying her. My sister-in-law is a professional knife player."

Zhou Yuan gave a thumbs up. He was really convinced by the last sentence and had no way to deal with it.