The Eunuch in Purple
Under the amazed gazes of Cheng Fang and Cheng Yu, Gao Xuan cupped his hands slightly." I accept the edict."”
Seeing that Gao Xuan actually didn't kneel down to receive the edict, Cheng Fang and Cheng Feng's eyes almost turned into bull eyes.
The eunuch in the lead looked a little unhappy. In his opinion, Gao Xuan actually didn't kneel down. This was contempt for the imperial power.
His heart should be killed!
However, thinking of the Emperor's instructions, he also thought that Gao Xuan could cure the Empress's illness. Moreover, the Saturn Peach in front of him was indeed fresh and juicy, and it was very appetizing.
They thought that Gao Xuan was a great talent, so it was fine if he didn't kneel.
"In accordance with the heavens, the emperor has decreed. I know that you are talented and have immortal peaches. Now that the Empress is not feeling well, he ordered the Taoist priest to bring the Peaches of Immortality into the palace to treat the Empress. If it really has a miraculous effect, I will definitely reward you heavily!
Taoist priest, please accept the edict."
The leading eunuch announced the imperial edict in a spy's voice and then handed it over with both hands.
This was the first time Gao Xuan had seen an imperial edict. He took it and slowly stroked it.
It was indeed an item of the royal family. Even the imperial edict was made of silk and was extremely luxurious.
"Taoist priest, please follow me into the palace quickly.”
The eunuch lowered his head and smiled.
Gao Xuan glanced at the eunuch. His face was pink and his eyes were dark. There was a hint of coldness in them, and his eyes were filled with endless femininity.
"I don't know how to cure illnesses, so how can I cure the Empress 'illness? Please go back and report the truth to His Majesty.”
Gao Xuan cupped his hands and said sincerely.
At this moment, Gao Xuan roughly understood that it was the two cross-dressing guys who leaked the news yesterday. It seemed that those two should be people from the palace, and they might even be princesses.
Entering the palace to treat the Empress, what a joke, accompanying the monarch was like accompanying a tiger.
It would be fine if she was cured, but if she wasn't, Empress Zhangsun would die. At that time, Gao Xuan wouldn't even be able to chop off nine heads.
Gao Xuan would never get involved in this mess, but he was facing the imperial power after all. Gao Xuan still tried his best to discuss with the eunuch in a gentle tone.
"Taoist priest, this is His Majesty's order. Disobeying the decree is a crime of beheading.”
The purple-robed eunuch stepped forward and said with a feminine smile, as if he had Gao Xuan in his grasp.
Behead!
Gao Xuan calmed himself down. Even though he had the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, he had no chance of putting up a fight against the Tang army of hundreds of thousands.
"Daoist Priest, I heard that your Peaches of Immortality are very effective. Why don't you pluck a few dozen of them and bring them back to the palace?”
Seeing Gao Xuan's troubled expression, the purple-robed eunuch continued.
"No!"
Gao Xuan immediately replied.
The purple-robed eunuch's expression turned cold. He didn't expect Gao Xuan to reject him so straightforwardly.
Cheng Chuliang and Fang Yi 'ai were standing on Gao Xuan's left side, looking confused.
According to their logic, this was a good opportunity to offer it to the Imperial Palace. If it could make the Emperor happy, this Taoist temple would probably become a royal Taoist temple in the future. At that time, wouldn't the incense offerings be incomparably prosperous?
Therefore, if it were Cheng Chuliang and Fang Yiai, they would have already cut down the peach tree and transported it to the palace.
"The effect of this immortal peach is only effective in the Daoist temple.”
Gao Xuan saw that the purple-robed eunuch's expression was gradually turning cold. He made preparations to attack and then spoke.
"His Majesty is very interested in Taoist priest, so I would like to invite Taoist priest into the palace for a chat.”
Of course, His Majesty had given the purple-robed eunuch an order. If the purple-robed eunuch couldn't bring back the Peaches of Immortality and Gao Xuan, Li Shiming would definitely find trouble with him.
"If Your Majesty is sincere in treating the illness, I hope Your Majesty can bring the Empress to the Daoist temple to pray for blessings. I believe that the Three Pure Ones will definitely protect Your Majesty and the Empress.”
Gao Xuan bowed his head and said.
Seeing that Gao Xuan had already brought out the three Dao leaders, the purple-clothed eunuch did not say much.
The imperial edict had been issued, and Gao Xuan himself was unwilling to enter the palace. The purple-clothed eunuch had already said what he needed to say, so the consequences would be borne by Gao Xuan himself.
"Alright, I will definitely report your words to His Majesty. However, I hope that you will be blessed."
The purple-robed eunuch smiled coldly and left the Taoist temple with a group of eunuchs.
In fact, the purple-robed eunuch was still very unhappy. After all, it was summer and the heat was unbearable. Moreover, he had not completed the Emperor's mission. He was afraid that he would be scolded again when he returned.
As soon as he left the Taoist temple, the purple-robed eunuch felt the heat blow against his face. Only now did he realize how cool it was inside the Taoist temple.
He was very puzzled. He turned around and took a deep look at the Taoist temple before quickly heading to the imperial palace in the city.
"Daoist Priest, you have a good personality. You actually rejected His Majesty's holy will.”
Seeing the eunuch leave, Cheng Chuliang stepped forward and hooked Gao Xuan's arm with a smile.
Gao Xuan's body swayed slightly, dodging Cheng Chuliang.
"But, Daoist Priest, I'm afraid you'll be in trouble next.”
Fang Yi 'ai pretended to be far-sighted as she pondered.
In fact, it was undoubtedly a great honor to be able to enter the palace to treat the Empress, but Gao Xuan directly refused.
Under the eunuch's might, Gao Xuan was still able to remain calm and collected. This made Cheng Fang and Cheng Wei admire him very much, and they felt that Gao Xuan was very impressive.
Of course, the two of them were most happy that the Emperor did not monopolize the peach tree. Otherwise, they would never be able to eat such delicious peaches again.
"Taoist priest, my father is an official in the capital. If something really happens in the future, I can ask my father to protect you.”
Cheng Chuliang approached Gao Xuan and said.
Gao Xuan knew that his father was the Duke of Lu, Cheng Yaojin.
"However, can you please go up and pick a heavenly peach yourself?”
Cheng Chuliang rubbed Gao Xuan's shoulders in a flattering manner.
"No!"
Gao Xuan's response was even more resolute, without any room for hesitation.
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