bookcurios Chapter 288 Arrival at Chaoge
Chapter 288 Arrival at Chaoge
Chaoge City.
Two streaks of light flashed and landed not far from the main gate of the palace. When the figures appeared, they were Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao who were traveling together.
Luo Shu has a tall and straight posture, his blue shirt fluttering in the wind, his brows revealing a sense of indifference and wisdom, as if everything in the world is under his control.
He gently brushed off the dust on his sleeves, looked deeply at the magnificent gate of the palace, and a meaningful smile inadvertently appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Shen Gongbao was dressed in a black robe, with a stern face and sharp eyes flashing, as if he could see into people's hearts.
He stood beside Luo Shu, his eyes also fixed on the palace, but his expression was filled with more eagerness and anticipation.
He turned to look at Luo Shu and spoke first, with a hint of confusion and inquiry in his voice:
"Nephew, since we are already here, why don't we just use our magical powers to teleport into the palace and skip all those complicated formalities?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu shook his head slightly, with an even wider smile on his face. He replied in a gentle yet dignified tone:
"Uncle Gongbao, although what you said makes sense, you and I cannot completely ignore the laws of the world."
"Besides, my main purpose in entering the palace this time is to seek an official position for you. Since I'm asking for help from someone, I should show some attitude."
As he spoke, Luo Shu walked forward slowly, each step seemed so calm and unhurried, and continued to speak as he walked:
"No matter what, the King of Shang is still the emperor of mankind. He still needs to pay attention to the proper etiquette. What do you think?"
Shen Gongbao frowned slightly when he heard this, but then relaxed his brows, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. He nodded and said:
"My nephew, what you said makes sense. I just didn't think it through. In this case, we should follow the etiquette and let the King of Shang see that I am not an arrogant person."
After that, the two walked side by side and slowly walked towards the palace gate.
Along the way, the guards stationed at the main gate of the palace all turned their eyes to the two Taoists who suddenly appeared.
Their eyes were filled with curiosity and awe, and they all speculated about the identities and purpose of Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao.
At this time, the commander of the guards received the message, and walked out from the side with a spear in his hand. His eyes were as sharp as torches. After glancing at Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao, his expression became more solemn.
Although we don't know the origins of these two Taoists, we can tell from their celestial temperament that they are definitely not ordinary people.
So, when Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao reached the palace gate, he stepped forward, clasped his hands together, bowed and saluted. His voice was steady and powerful, revealing the majesty and caution of a commander:
"Masters, I am the commander of the guards at the main gate of the palace. I wonder what important matter has brought you to this important place in the palace? If you are just passing by, please continue passing by."
"But if you have other intentions, or if you have entered this place by mistake, please leave quickly, so as not to disturb the Holy Rider, which may cause accidents."
Hearing this, Luo Shu curled up a smile.
He gently raised his hand, made a soothing gesture, and then spoke. His voice was clear and pleasant, like a clear mountain spring, flowing through people's hearts:
"Master Commander, please be patient. We have important matters to discuss with you."
"First, let me introduce myself. I am Luo Shu, the state teacher of the Shang Dynasty, and this is my uncle. Because of some specific matters, I need to meet the king to discuss in detail."
Luo Shu's words revealed sincerity and confidence, which made people believe his words involuntarily.
His gentle and polite attitude made the guards present respect him, and they all made way for him and stopped blocking him.
Shen Gongbao stood quietly aside, without saying a word, watching Luo Shu negotiate with the commander of the guards in front of him.
The guard commander's expression changed slightly after hearing Luo Shu's words, but he immediately regained his composure.
He didn't expect that the person in front of him was Luo Shu, the national teacher who made great contributions to the Shang Dynasty.
Of course, the commander of the guards was not afraid that the person in front of him was an imposter, because ordinary people would not have Luo Shu's temperament.
So, he bowed again, with a little more respect and humility in his tone:
"My Lord Imperial Master, I am so rude. I am sorry that I was not able to recognize you in time."
"Although I know that you are famous, I have never seen you in person. Now that I see you, I can see that you are truly extraordinary and admirable."
Luo Shu smiled slightly, and that smile was like a spring breeze, warm and gentle.
"You are too kind, Commander. I am just an ordinary person. I am fortunate to become the national teacher because I am appreciated by the king. I would like to trouble you to send someone to escort us."
Upon hearing this, the guard commander waved his hands and said repeatedly:
"As you can expect, Imperial Master, please wait for a moment. I will arrange for someone to take you to meet the King."
After saying this, the guard commander turned around quickly and politely, and whispered a few words to a servant behind him.
Afterwards, Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao entered the palace under the guidance of the guards.
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After a while, led by the guards, Luo Shu and Shen Gongbao arrived outside the Longde Palace.
At this time, the personal steward beside Emperor Xin looked at someone walking towards this side from afar, but he didn't care.
But when he saw clearly that Luo Shu's figure appeared in his sight, the personal steward was stunned at first, and then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Of course he recognized Luo Shu. As the king's right-hand man, he was well aware of the status and influence of National Master Luo Shu in Da Shang.
So he quickly put down what he was doing and walked down the stairs quickly. The expression on his face changed from surprise to respect, and his steps seemed particularly brisk.
He walked up to Luo Shu and bowed deeply, his voice filled with excitement and awe:
"Master Imperial Master, you are here! After not seeing you for a few days, your elegance has not diminished, but has become even more extraordinary!"
When Luo Shu saw the person coming towards him, a smile appeared on his face, and he said slowly:
"You are too polite, Chief Steward Su. I came here to discuss important matters with the king, so I hope you will take the trouble to inform him."
"Well, as for the Imperial Master, this is Su's job."
Steward Su quickly bowed in response, his voice full of sincerity and humility, his eyes sparkling with respect and admiration for Luo Shu, the state teacher.
He knew very well that Luoshu was not only the think tank of the Shang Dynasty, but also an important pillar in the king's heart. His status was so respected that no one could match it.
"As the chief steward of the royal palace, I should do my best to help the king and the state teacher solve their problems."
"It is a great honor for our palace to have the presence of the Imperial Master today. How dare I complain about the hardship and fatigue?"
Manager Su raised his head slightly, his eyes showing some anticipation and joy:
"If the king knew you were coming, he would be overjoyed and would immediately put down everything he was doing and come out to greet you personally."
"Master Imperial Master, please wait a moment. I will inform you right away."
As he spoke, Manager Su gently straightened his clothes and walked towards the Longde Hall with steady and powerful steps.