"Okay, let me ask General Zhang to make some arrangements first. After more than 20 days of traveling, dozens of horses have been killed!"
"Yes, Your Highness."
Zhang Heyi saluted, then turned around and shouted:
"Where is the general?!"
"General, what are your orders?"
A silver-armored general ran up to the front.
"You personally take these cavalry to the prepared place and settle down safely."
"The last general takes command!"
Seeing this, Ximen Hao also ordered:
"Ritian Iron Cavalry will temporarily stay at the garrison camp!"
"yes!"
Two hundred cavalry responded in unison without any hesitation.
A hint of surprise flashed across Zhang He's face. He heard that the Ritian Iron Cavalry was very awesome, and even had a louder slogan than the Unparalleled Iron Cavalry. It seemed that it was indeed well-deserved.
"Sima Zhong, please leave with me. Xiao Ji and Jin Yiwei will all follow me into the palace!"
"As you command!"
Jin Yiwei is a personal bodyguard and can follow Ximen Hao to his prince's palace.
The army, on the other hand, was not even allowed to approach the palace gate.
"General Zhang, the cavalry matter is in trouble."
Ximen Hao bowed slightly, then turned over and mounted Mo Lin.
"Your Majesty, your words are serious. It's better to enter the palace as soon as possible."
Zhang He also mounted his war horse, and then led Ximen Hao and dozens of royal guards straight to the palace!
The common people encountered along the way all looked curiously at the demonic beasts emitting demonic flames. This is the safest place in Qingguo, and ferocious beasts such as demonic beasts are still rare.
Especially those Jin Yiwei wearing black flying fish suits with spring knives embroidered on their waists and hips are even more eye-catching.
As for Anqi's imperial guards, only Anduo was still with him, and the rest had long since disappeared into the vast sea of people.
Everyone had no intention of just looking at the scenery on the way, so Zhang He led the people to open the way. The journey was smooth and without much effort, they arrived at Xuanwu Gate.
"Report quickly! The eldest prince returns to the palace!"
Zhang He shouted at the top of his lungs from afar.
The guard in golden clothes who guarded the gate hurriedly ran into the inner courtyard, and soon heard singing and shouting.
"The eldest prince returns to the palace to meet..."
At this time, Ximen Hao put on the golden battle armor given by His Majesty on the way, and also put a light sword on his waist for show.
As for the three-meter-three, that murderous weapon probably couldn't even get through the Xuanwu Gate.
"Xiao Ji, did you know that on the day I left, I walked out of the way, or left secretly in the early morning when no one was around? Think about it, it's really ridiculous!"
Ximen Hao rode Mo Lin and stood in front of the main entrance of Xuanwu Gate. The dozens of golden guards guarding the gate looked at the Mo Lin with demon flames surging into the sky, and they all looked a little nervous.
"Cough cough cough~ Your Highness, today, let's go through the main entrance." Ji Wubing said.
"Of course, take the front door or the side door. Master Hao will never leave again!"
Ximen Hao looked at the painted red Xuanwu Gate, his eyes unusually bright.
Today is the day when I will make a strong comeback! From now on, I will only be stronger! There will be no more waste!
Suddenly, with the sound of footsteps, the Xuanwu Gate slowly opened.
"Creak..."
As the door opened, a long staircase leading to Qingyang Hall was revealed.
I saw two guards in golden robes lined up in two rows, and a eunuch delivering orders stood at the door.
"Your Majesty has a decree to announce that the eldest prince, Ximen Hao, has an audience..."
"Breathe...breathe..."
Ximen Hao took a deep breath, then turned over and got out of Mo Lin.
"They're all waiting outside."
"Yes! Your Highness!"
"Your Highness, remember, don't weaken your momentum and don't keep a low profile. The more low-key you are, the less your Majesty will like it."
Ji Wubing suddenly raised his voice in a low voice.
Ximen Hao nodded, then held the hilt of the light sword and strode into the Xuanwu Gate.
The God-Emperor's domineering energy in his body circulates slightly, making himself look even more imposing!
"Your Highness, please take off your sword and armor to face the Holy Spirit."
The eunuch who was delivering the order suddenly stopped Ximen Hao.
Ximen Hao suddenly turned his head, and two bright lights shot out from his eyes:
"roll!"
"ah!"
The eunuch was so frightened that he sat down on the ground. This was the first time he saw such a vicious person.
"Hmph! Is this prince still unfavorable to my father?"
Ximen Hao said, without even looking at the eunuch, he crossed the square and stepped onto the long stairs leading to Qingyang Palace.
The golden-clad guards on both sides didn't look sideways, but they were all affected by Ximen Hao's domineering aura, and they all felt in awe.
Ximen Hao was alone, wearing a golden helmet and armor, and a sword at his waist, like a general who had just returned from a victorious battle, stepping up the white jade stairs step by step.
Ji Wubing looked at it outside the Xuanwu Gate and nodded repeatedly in admiration.
He originally thought that the other party would be more low-key and show weakness when he returned to face the Holy Spirit. But now it seems that the other party is back with a strong attitude!
"Little sick chicken, look at big brother, how handsome he is! He's looking at you, sissy!"
Ji Mengmeng looked at Ximen Hao's back, her big eyes flashing with brilliance, but she had a look of contempt on her face, despising Ji Wubing.
"Sissy? Oh my god! Who said that?"
Ji Wubing was so upset.
"Big brother! He said you are sick, look like a little daughter-in-law, and look like a sissy."
Ji Mengmeng betrayed Ximen Hao without hesitation.
"Ximen Hao! Sooner or later I'm going to stab you with my little human!"
Ji Wubing's teeth itched with hatred, and he couldn't help but curse.
It doesn't matter to others because they are used to it.
But Zhang He looked at Ji Wubing with a strange expression, and said secretly: Is this what the subordinate said to the master?
"Rumble..."
The Xuanwu Gate closed again, blocking everyone out.
"Everyone, just wait here. After the court, someone will come to arrange for you. I'll take my leave now."
Zhang He hugged Ji Wubing and others, then left with them.
As for the remaining people, except Liu Sheng, no one had ever entered the palace.
After a while, they would definitely be arranged to go to the Grand Prince's Hall in the palace, so everyone couldn't help but feel nervous and excited at the same time.
Inside the Xuanwu Gate and the Qingyang Hall, all the civil and military officials of the dynasty were waiting for Ximen Hao.
Ximen Potian was sitting on the dragon chair, with the Queen sitting next to him. Next to him, stood the Crown Prince Ximen Guang, and next to him was a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old, who was none other than the fourth prince: Ximen Wen.
Today the eldest prince returned to the palace, and the emperor made an exception and called the youngest prince too.
The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty originally came to attend court, but His Majesty learned in advance that Ximen Hao had returned, so he extended the time to attend court.
It was not that Ximen Potian wanted to give Ximen Hao face, but he wanted to see how the eldest prince who had sneaked away would face these ministers when he came back.
Qingyang Hall was very quiet, and everyone was looking outside, just like they did when the envoy from Tiandu Academy came that day.
Gradually, as a strong aura came, Ximen Hao, wearing a golden helmet and golden armor, appeared at the entrance of Qingyang Hall.
Everyone looked at him, some were surprised that the other person's aura was completely different from before, and some were shocked that the other person's cultivation level... had improved so much!
For a moment, their eyes met, and a wave of energy appeared in the air.
For some reason, the atmosphere in Qingyang Hall suddenly solidified.