Chapter 146: I don’t want to be a marquis, but I hope the sea is peaceful; Meng Di, the daughter of Commander Wang [Subscribe]

Emperor Zhao Ning lived up to his high regard for Lin Xuan and immediately promised him the position of deputy commander of the Imperial Guards!
The position of the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards is of the second rank!

Deputy Commander?

At least it’s the third rank!
The same place as Kaifeng Prefecture!
If it were anyone else, such a high-ranking official, they would have been extremely upset and overjoyed.

But after Zhao Ning finished speaking, he did not see any joy on Lin Xuan's face. He still looked calm and composed, like a secluded pool in the mountains with no ripples.

This shows the extent to which this boy has achieved in cultivating his mind and settling his character.

To put it bluntly, among all the princes and lords in the court, no one can compare to him!

The more this happened, the more Zhao Ning favored him.

Lin Xuan changed his mind and politely refused:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your appreciation of me. I am a lazy person and have no interest in other things. I just want to practice and transcend, and enjoy the world."

"Moreover, if I enter the court, how can I and my fellow apprentices concentrate on dealing with the Black Fox King?"

At the end of his speech, he suddenly recited a poem to express his aspirations:

"The title of Marquis is not my intention, but I hope the sea will be peaceful."

Hearing this poem, Zhao Ning's eyes lit up and he said:

"it is good!"

"I don't want to be crowned a marquis, but I hope the sea is peaceful. I didn't expect that the young hero Lin is not only an outstanding martial artist, but also a talented writer."

"It's really a blessing for our Song Dynasty!"

This room.

Zhao Xu also felt that Lin Xuan blurted out this poem, although the wording was a bit plain and not very gorgeous.

However, the patriotic sentiment expressed in this poem, which puts world peace and the people first, directly elevates the level of this poem!
Zhao Ning suddenly said:

"Lin Xuan, since you don't want to serve as an official in the court, I won't force you!"

"How about making you an idle marquis?"

"This……"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan was stunned.

Immediately, I felt a little bit amused and helpless.

It seems that His Majesty is determined to reward me.

Thinking of this, Lin Xuan didn't want to refuse the emperor's kindness.

To put it bluntly, an idle marquis only receives a salary from the court but does not take care of any affairs. He has no real power and is simply a figurehead in the court.

This does not seem to conflict with my own ambitions.

Moreover, through escorting the prince back to the capital, Lin Xuan vaguely felt that the Black Fox King also focused his energy on the court to a certain extent.

In this case, Shaolin Temple will have to deal more with the imperial court in the future.

If you give yourself the title of an idle marquis, you should be able to do things better.

While thinking, Lin Xuan bowed and said:
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. I would be honored to accept your kindness."

"it is good!"

"Since Lord Lin has agreed, I will send an imperial envoy to your home on a chosen day to pass on my order!"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan bowed again.

Next, Zhao Ning asked Lin Xuan about his cultivation.

The emperor does not understand the concept of spiritual practice.

What he really cares about is when Lin Xuan can break through the Spirit Refining Realm!

In that case, it would be of great significance to the Song Dynasty, whether it was to deal with the Black Fox King or to intimidate other countries.

Lin Xuan’s answer was that it would take at most one year, and at most three years!

Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhao Ning and Crown Prince Zhao Xu couldn't help but get excited.

Three years later, Lin Xuan was still not yet twenty.

With such an old and powerful spirit-refining realm expert in charge of the Song Dynasty, who dares to bully him?
……

……

Kaifeng Mansion.

It was almost noon and when it was time to have lunch, Tang Xiaolong, Chen Xiaohu and Hua Xiaolan suddenly found that their senior brother was nowhere to be seen at the mansion.

Chen Xiaohu could not help but ask Abbot Sanzang doubtfully:

"Master, where did Senior Brother go?"

"He was summoned by the Emperor and entered the palace." Abbot Sanzang said casually.

The words fell.

Tang Xiaolong, Chen Xiaohu, and Hua Xiaolan were immediately stunned:
"Ah, entering the palace?"

"The Emperor wants to summon Brother. Why?"

Hua Xiaolan widened her beautiful eyes, her face full of surprise.

Abbot Sanzang shook his head:

"As a teacher, I don't know."

He guessed again:
"Most likely he wants to reward you, Senior Brother."

Reward?

Hearing this, Tang Xiaolong, Chen Xiaohu and Hua Xiaolan couldn't help but look at each other.

Everyone saw this escort trip.

If the senior brother had not blocked the powerful fireballs thrown by the Black Fox King at the critical moment, the prince would have been in danger.

Not to mention, he covered the prince's escape in Dangshan.

He also made great contributions in the previous case of Zheng Fangpei.

It is understandable that the emperor wants to reward him.

...after having dinner with the emperor and the prince in the palace.

The one who escorted Lin Xuan out of the palace was still the eunuch Liu.

"Congratulations, Young Master Lin, on being named Marquis by the Emperor. From now on, I will also address you as Marquis Lin."

Lin Xuan waved his hand and said:
"Eunuch Liu, you are too polite. I am just an idle official, not a prominent official. I am only honored by His Majesty. Eunuch Liu is a favorite of His Majesty, so it is more appropriate to call me Young Hero."

Seeing Lin Xuan being so humble, Eunuch Liu couldn't help but smile:
"It is what it should be, Lord Lin is joking."

But he still liked to hear what Lin Xuan said.

The two men came out of the Wende Hall and had just turned into a long corridor when they ran into a young girl in green.

The girl was about thirteen or fourteen years old.

She looks younger than Hua Xiaolan, but she is beautiful, gentle and graceful, with the air of a lady from a noble family.

After taking a closer look, Lin Xuan discovered that the girl's skin was as white as snow, especially her beautiful eyes, graceful eyebrows, and bright and intelligent eyes.

It is unforgettable at first sight.

"Hello, Eunuch Liu!"

The girl in green bowed her head and greeted Eunuch Liu.

Then, he took a measured look at Lin Xuan, a man with a noble demeanor, bright eyes and sparse brows, who was following Eunuch Liu, and then retracted his gaze without leaving a trace.

"It's Meng Di."

Eunuch Liu showed a friendly smile on his face and looked at her lovingly.

After the girl greeted Eunuch Liu, she was eager to leave, so she didn't talk in detail. She just smiled and said:

"Eunuch Liu, I have something else to ask my father. We can talk another day."

"Go."

Eunuch Liu nodded.

Looking at the girl's back as she walked away, Lin Xuan was slightly startled, wondering if this was the princess or princess in the palace?

"Eunuch Liu, who is she?"

"This is Commander Wang's daughter, her name is Meng Di."

"She grew up in the palace and is very familiar with the family. Even the emperor loves her very much and allows her to enter and leave the palace freely."

Eunuch Liu came back to his senses and explained to Lin Xuan.

"Commander Wang's daughter?"

Lin Xuan's expression changed.

It was hard for him to imagine that such a rough and strict man like Wang Daosen could have such a gentle and charming daughter?

"I remember that in the original novel, there was an episode about invisible veil. The Black Fox Gang kidnapped Commander Wang's daughter and ordered him to steal the invisible veil from the imperial city's treasury to redeem her."

"Now that the Black Fox King has been teased like this, with his ability, it won't be difficult for him to find out that Commander Wang is the one who is interfering. He will definitely take the opportunity to retaliate against him. Maybe this is the fuse..."

From the perspective of a time traveler, Lin Xuan quickly thought of this level.

He felt that he needed to remind Commander Wang.

In order to prevent Meng Di from being captured.

In fact, as long as Meng Di does not leave the palace, it is actually very difficult for the Black Fox King to catch her.

After sending Lin Xuan out of the palace, Eunuch Liu turned back.

After Lin Xuan returned to Kaifeng Prefecture with ease, he immediately went to see Abbot Sanzang.

He had to inform his master about accepting the reward from the court.

"master!"

Pushing open the door, Lin Xuan looked at the calm old man in the room and called out.

I have to say that Abbot Sanzang has a very fast recovery ability.

In the battle of Dangshan, Lin Xuan truly felt that his master had suffered serious injuries.

But after just one night, the master's spirit and energy were much better.

It seems that once you enter the realm of spirit refining, your body's recovery function is extremely terrifying.

"You're back. What did His Majesty talk to you about?"

Abbot Sanzang looked over and asked.

Lin Xuan said calmly:
"Nothing much. His Majesty hopes that after I graduate, I will stay in the palace and serve. He also promised me the position of deputy commander of the Imperial Guards."

He didn't need to be reserved in front of his master.

Just say whatever comes to mind naturally.

A trace of surprise flashed in Abbot Sanzang's eyes:
"Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guards, this position is not low."

"You didn't agree?"

“Of course I won’t agree. As long as the Black Fox is alive, I will not leave Shaolin.” Lin Xuan shook his head decisively.

Hearing Lin Xuan's words, Abbot Sanzang felt a little more comforted.

But then, he looked at Lin Xuan with eagerness and concern, and said earnestly:
"Disciple, Master cannot accompany you forever. After all, you are a lay disciple of Shaolin and will leave the mountain one day. No matter what, you must consider your future."

"You are still young, including Xiaolong, Xiaohu, and Xiaolan. You are at the age of dancing with spoons. Defeating the Black Fox King is not your lifelong goal."

"Maybe, I should think of something else..."

Lin Xuan said casually:
"The disciple understands."

"It's fine for now..."

Hearing this, Abbot Sanzang smiled helplessly:
"Well, it's up to you."

Abbot Sanzang seemed to remember something and asked Lin Xuan again:

"By the way, during lunch, Xiaolan told me, 'You guys want a three-day vacation?'"

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(End of this chapter)