The carriage entered the imperial city without any obstruction and stopped not long after.
Then, Sun Yu heard eunuch Xiao Chunzi's voice from outside:
"Master Sun, we're here."
Sun Yu, who had just finished a simulation training, calmly stepped out of the carriage after receiving the reward.
The first thing that catches the eye is a magnificent tall building.
The golden plaque hung high has the words Tianle Pavilion with flying dragons and phoenixes written on it.
Next to the main entrance, there were two rows of attractive-looking girls in gorgeous clothes.
Seeing Sun Yu coming over, everyone smiled and bowed, and said in unison:
"See Mr. Sun!"
This formation was a bit too big. Sun Yu twitched the corner of his mouth and couldn't help but ask:
"Is this also prepared by the second prince?"
"Master Sun misunderstood." Xiao Chunzi, who was leading the way, immediately smiled and said:
"That's not true, it's just Tianle Pavilion's own service. Are you satisfied, sir?"
"Really? Let's go then."
Sun Yu didn't answer, just said something casually, and followed the other person up the stairs.
This Tianle Pavilion has nine floors.
Each floor receives different levels of guests.
The ninth floor, the highest, is said to be only open to the royal family.
But this time, the second prince chose the ninth floor.
The two walked forward slowly. As soon as they reached the ninth floor stairs, Sun Yu heard bursts of laughter coming from inside.
Although it was covered by a curtain, he could still see that the entire ninth floor was open, like a huge private room.
There seemed to be quite a few guests inside.
"Master Sun, please!"
After Xiao Chunzi helped him open the door, he quickly walked into the inner room and said to the second prince Li Zhao who was sitting in the seat:
"Your Highness, Sun Yu is here."
Sun Yu followed the other person's gaze and saw that among the guests, a man in gorgeous clothes and a playful smile happened to look over.
The other party said with a smile on his face:
"Are you Sun Yu? I didn't expect you to be so young. Come, take a seat."
This person should be the second prince. Sun Yu immediately saluted and said:
"See Your Highness, Your Highness."
"Haha, no need to be polite, I came to Tianle Pavilion just to have fun."
The second prince Li Zhao smiled and waved, then placed a full glass of wine in front of him:
"However, you are late. You can waive the courtesy, but you must punish yourself with three drinks!"
Sun Yu lowered his head and glanced at the wine glass that was filled to the brim, almost overflowing, and chuckled:
"Your Highness, I cannot drink this wine."
As soon as these words came out, the room, which had been a little lively just now, suddenly became quiet.
The guests around him stopped and looked over.
"Oh? What should I say?"
The second prince raised his head slightly and looked at Sun Yu, waiting for the next words.
"I didn't come here by myself this time, but His Highness sent someone to pick me up. If this counts as being late and having to punish myself with three drinks, then I think..."
Sun Yu turned his eyes and looked at the little eunuch next to him:
"This wine should be drunk by Xiao Chunzi."
The second prince Li Zhao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly waved his hand and said:
"Haha! What you said makes sense, Xiaochunzi, why are you still dazed? I'll reward you with these three glasses of wine."
"Thank you, Your Highness, and thank you, Lord Sun!"
Xiao Chunzi immediately stepped forward, looking flattered, picked up the wine and drank three glasses in a row.
"Haha! This little eunuch, hasn't he drank for some time?"
"Drink slowly, don't choke to death!"
The entire Tianlege Restaurant was suddenly filled with an atmosphere of joy.
However, at this time, someone snorted coldly:
"Hmph, just drink if my second brother tells you to drink. How can there be so many excuses?"
The person who spoke was a young man, his face was a bit immature, but there were many women around him.
Not only did he have one on each side, he even held one in his arms.
"Seventeenth brother, it's okay."
The second prince Li Zhao waved his hand and smiled at Sun Yu:
"This is the seventeenth prince, Li Chi, he is just like that, don't mind."
"Um."
Sun Yu nodded and glanced at the other party, but didn't take it to heart.
He responded and sat down not far from the second prince.
At this time, Li Zhao asked while holding the wine glass:
"Sun Yu, I heard that besides me, several other princes have also invited you to the banquet?"
"Yes, the time is set for the next few days."
Sun Yu said truthfully.
"Haha, why bother!"
Li Zhao raised his head and drank a glass of wine, laughing and saying:
"I've sent someone to invite them. I haven't had a drink with those brothers for a long time. This time it just so happens that we can all come together and have a good drink.?
"Let His Highness make the decision."
Sun Yu said.
This is actually good. Now that he has sufficient funds, the time saved can be used for simulated cultivation.
However, he still didn't quite understand the reason why these princes invited him.
Sun Yu wanted to ask several times, but was blocked by the second prince. In desperation, he stopped asking any more questions, took a glass of wine, and drank it slowly.
In fact, I was distracted and started practicing simulation.
Although people came over to toast from time to time, Sun Yu could see that the other party was basically doing it for Li Zhao's sake and just doing it superficially.
In this case, Sun Yu simply dealt with the matter and everyone was happy.
After four or five people came over, he still had half a glass of wine in his hand.
Fortunately, no one cares about him, and Sun Yu is enjoying himself, constantly simulating to improve his strength...
Not long after, several princes who had sent invitations to Sun Yu arrived one after another, and even the princess was not left behind.
When several people saw Sun Yu here, they were all a little surprised, but they quickly reacted.
And with Li Zhao's introduction, Sun Yu finally got to know them.
Next, the wine party continues...
Until late at night.
Li Zhao stood in the middle, clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention, and said with a smile:
"Haha, Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhao, have you had enough to drink today?"
The prince was half-dressed after drinking, and he hugged a girl and said vaguely:
"Your Highness, what time is this? It's not even dawn yet? Why, how come it's almost here?"
"Yeah? Didn't we usually drink until noon the next day?"
Mr. Zhang, who was getting drunk, also agreed.
They and Li Zhao play together all year round, spending at least twenty days in Tianle Pavilion every month.
It's unusual to see it as early as today.
The smile on Li Zhao's face disappeared and he ordered:
"I have something to do today, so I can't continue. Xiao Chunzi, see the guests off."
"In that case, I won't disturb Your Highness."
The second prince said this, and these guests also reacted and took the initiative to say goodbye one by one.
Even the women who were accompanying him to drink and have fun walked out with great understanding.
Soon, there were only less than ten people left in the large room that originally contained forty or fifty people.
Six princes, one princess, and Sun Yu.
"Xiao Chunzi, go, close the door and guard outside."
The second prince Li Zhao gave an order, and the young eunuch left immediately and closed the door.
"Now it's time to talk about business."
Li Zhao sat on the main seat and said leisurely.
"Huh, it's finally here." Sun Yu sighed inwardly.
He simulated it for almost a whole night, and finally waited for this moment,
However, it is a pity that he still failed to break through to the celestial realm.
Just like the time of Zhenyijing, his special Zhenyijing made him fall into new difficulties in Tianxiang.
However, as long as there are enough Five Elements Stones, these are not problems.
Now, let's listen to what Li Zhao wants to say.
"Your Highness, please speak."
Sun Yu sat up straight and looked at the princes in front of him.
"You should know that it is not that easy to control the Feather Black Guards, right?"
"Control? Feather Black Guards?"
Sun Yu hesitated for a moment, thinking about the other party's words.
However, his reaction made everyone present look a little confused.
"Why, you don't seem to know about this?"
The one who spoke was the Seventh Prince Li Tianran.
He was dressed like a scholar and looked gentle. Even when he was drinking, he always held a fan in his hand.
"whats the matter?"
Sun Yu asked directly. He really didn't know what the other person was talking about.
"Haha, it seems we were too impatient. It turns out that Duke Dingyuan hasn't explained it to you yet."
"Your Highnesses, I wonder what you are talking about?"
Sun Yu was even more curious.
"Seventh brother, let me do the talking." Li Zhao took over the conversation with a smile.
He put down the wine glass in his hand and said:
"Dong Dingyuan has positioned you as the next successor to the Black Guard President."
"What!"
Sun Yu was shocked.
He had never heard He Kaishan say this.
Not even any news came out from Lao Zhou's side.
The Seventh Prince Li Tianran unfolded the folding fan in his hand and chuckled:
"Haha, don't be too happy. You are not the only so-called successor."
Sun Yu, who came back to his senses, looked at the people in front of him and saw that the news didn't seem to be false, but...
He asked:
"Then what do your highnesses mean by coming to me?"
Li Tianran gently shook the folding fan and turned his head slightly:
"Don't worry, let's talk about the remaining successors to the Black Guards leadership first."
A prince next to him answered:
"Zhao Yuan, the Erling Black Guard, just entered the Skybreaking Realm a few days ago, and now he is working under the right minister."
The rather strong-looking princess spoke for the first time:
"Wen Luji is also a two-feathered black guard, but his strength is slightly weaker. He is only a first-grade celestial being, but the power behind him is not small at all."
Li Tianran looked at Sun Yu and added:
"The one guarding him is General Chen from the military headquarters. He is a man who can arm-wrestle with Duke Dingyuan."
Before Sun Yu could react, Li Zhao continued:
"Well, there is also Zhang Huaquan who is in the Sky-Breaking Realm. Guess who he is following?"
"who is it?"
Sun Yu asked directly.
Li Zhao did not intend to say it directly, but gave a hint:
"Guess well, it's your old rival."
"Prince Taifu? Lu Qiguang?" Sun Yu asked tentatively.
His only old rival in Jingzhou is this one.
"Haha, don't be so cautious, it's just the prince!"
Li Zhao suddenly laughed, and he explained rather disdainfully:
"Then Lu Qiguang is just his dog. Without his orders, the old guy wouldn't dare to deal with you."
"Really?" Sun Yu said lightly:
"Your Highnesses came here specifically to tell me so much, and then what?"
Several princes smiled and looked at each other. Finally, the second prince Li Zhao came forward and said:
"Haha, you just came to Jingzhou and you are weak. Moreover, you are the youngest and the least powerful among these people. How can you compete with them?"
Sun Yu already knew what these people meant and was planning to recruit them.
He shook his head and followed the other person's words:
"Tsk, according to what some of your highnesses said, I really can't compete. So what do you mean?"
Li Zhao smiled:
"Simple, we can help you."
Sun Yu glanced at everyone present and said:
"Several princes plan to help me win the position of leader of the Black Guard together?"
"Heh, what are you thinking about? Five princes helping you together? Are you embarrassed?" The seventeenth prince Li Chi sneered:
"You can only choose one master among us."
Sun Yu raised his eyebrows:
"master?"
"Otherwise?" Li Chi stared and said, "Do you still want to be the emperor yourself?"
"Hey, Seventeenth Brother, Sun Yu is right, how can he be compared with eunuchs like Xiao Chunzi? It should be said that he is a minister, isn't that right?"
Li Tianran turned his head and said with a smile: "Master Sun?"
Sun Yu glanced at him.
The smile on this guy's face never stopped, and he always looked kind, but no one knew what he was thinking deep down.
"Seventh brother is right, you still need to distinguish clearly between slaves and ministers."
Li Zhao also agreed.
"snort."
The seventeenth prince snorted coldly, crossed his arms and stopped talking, just staring at Sun Yu with a ferocious look.
Sun Yu ignored him and asked the other people:
"So, since it's a solicitation, what can your highnesses give me? And what do I need to pay?"
The seventh prince Li Tianran was the first to say:
"What I can give you is naturally to help you become the commander of the Black Guards, and all you need to pay is to obey my orders after becoming the commander of the Black Guards..."
"No, that's not it." Sun Yu curled his lips and interrupted:
"I just want to ask, what can your highnesses give me now? Is there anything practical?"
"Now? Be more realistic?" Li Zhao on the side said:
"Now I can guarantee that the successors mentioned above and their helpers will not come to trouble you again before you have enough strength, how about that?"
"not enough."
Sun Yu slowly shook his head.
He even felt that this could not be a condition at all.
Because even if he doesn't agree to these princes, Duke Dingyuan will definitely do this.
Otherwise, he, the successor, will definitely become a dead person in a few days, and then he will inherit nothing.
"Oh?" Li Zhao smiled:
"Then you should tell me what you want."
Sun Yu was already prepared and immediately said:
"I want the Five Elements Stones. The more the better, I will pay them monthly. This month, I will give you 3,000 stones first."
"3,000 pills? Are you crazy about wanting to get rich?"
The seventeenth prince Li Chi exclaimed, the price is really too much, he can even buy a low-grade magic weapon!
The monthly salary of these princes is not that much.
Others also looked at Sun Yu in shock, obviously not expecting that he would suddenly open his mouth.
"Is this too much?
"Sun Yu touched his chin.
He calculated it according to Dingyuan Gong's standards.
The other party gave him 1,000 Five Element Stones without even blinking, and these were the prince! The emperor's son!
You’re not so poor that you can’t afford 3,000 Five Elements Stones every month, right?
"If, if it's really difficult, 2,500 pills per month is not impossible."
Sun Yu slightly lowered some conditions.
The expressions of the princes still did not improve. They looked at Sun Yu blankly and were speechless for a while.m
"cough."
At this time, Li Zhao coughed and said in a deep voice: