RNP Chapter 123 Gu Yu: Wishing the Queen Beauty as Beautiful as a Flower
Chapter 123 Gu Yu: Wishing the Queen Beauty as Beautiful as a Flower
Chapter 123 Gu Yu: Wishing the Queen Beauty as Beautiful as a Flower
Gu Yu possesses several divine skills, all of which include techniques such as "using the opponent's force against them," "reducing their force," and "using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds."
Gu Yu fully integrated these techniques, taking the application of "using someone else's strength against them" and "transferring energy" to an unparalleled level.
"Bang bang bang!"
The scene was in chaos.
Gu Yu moved like a butterfly flitting among flowers, his movements unpredictable. The men's punches and kicks either missed their mark or hit their companions, leaving Zhao Dao and her son dumbfounded.
Queen Jing couldn't help but ask, "My son, what kind of martial art is he using? It seems so amazing."
How could Zhao Dao know?
Moreover, he couldn't care less about answering at the moment, his eyes fixed on the fight in the arena, his gaze slowly turning fiery.
He seemed to understand why Zhao Pan had willingly become Gu Yu's instructor.
Now, even he is a little tempted.
Young people are fickle, and Zhao Dao originally intended to teach Gu Yu a lesson and give him a hard time. But now, seeing how strong Gu Yu is, he can't help but feel admiration for him.
Since ancient times, beautiful women have loved heroes, and young people have admired heroes.
Before long, the chaotic battle came to an end.
The twenty burly men were all in a sorry state, lying on the ground, groaning in pain and rolling around. In fact, more than half of them were injured by their own men's fists and feet.
Gu Yu faced Queen Jing and Zhao Dao, cupped his hands and said, "This humble subject has made a fool of himself. Please forgive him, Your Majesty and Young Master."
"Hahaha!" Zhao Dao laughed as he walked forward and circled Gu Yu. "A master, indeed a master. No wonder Zhao Pan was convinced."
"You flatter me, young master!"
Zhao Dao walked up to Gu Yu and cupped his hands in greeting: "I also wish to become your student, sir. Please do not refuse."
"this----"
Gu Yu looked at Queen Jing with a troubled expression.
After all, Zhao Dao was the crown prince of the Zhao state, and his status was special, unlike Zhao Pan, who could freely take on disciples.
As expected, Queen Jing said, "My son, this matter must be reported to your father, the King, and you must not act on your own."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dao was somewhat disappointed and responded helplessly.
Queen Jing then said, "Alright, Your Highness, you may leave now."
"promise!"
Zhao Dao left the palace with a group of burly men.
Queen Jing looked at Gu Yu and smiled, "You've worked hard, soldier. Someone, take you to the back hall to bathe and change."
"promise!"
Several palace maids, looking excited, quickly walked towards Gu Yu.
As expected, the palace maids, having rarely encountered such an opportunity, took advantage of the occasion to take advantage of Gu Yu during his bath.
If this were anywhere else, Gu Yu would definitely display his prowess, slaughtering them until they were utterly defeated and begging for mercy.
However, this is, after all, the Queen's bedroom, so we should be a little more discreet.
Moreover, the possibility that Queen Crystal was secretly spying cannot be ruled out.
After all, the social atmosphere of that era was very open-minded. It was common for noble ladies, and even queens and empresses dowager, to summon men to the palace. They were used to it and not surprised.
Even in the Tang Dynasty, Yang Guifei could freely joke and play with An Lushan in the harem, and even bathe together.
That's how the phrase "Lushan's Claws" came about.
It is unknown whether Queen Jing had made preparations in advance. After bathing, the palace maid brought a whole set of brand-new clothes for Gu Yu to change into, including socks, boots, inner shirt, and outer coat.
After taking a bath, he looked even more radiant, which made several palace maids blush with desire, wishing they could hide Gu Yu away and enjoy him privately.
Of course, this is just wishful thinking.
When Gu Yu saw Queen Jing again, he noticed that she had changed her clothes. Unlike before, she was not dressed in a formal dress, but in a simple palace dress. She was less luxurious and more charming and mature.
Queen Jing is a member of the Korean royal family and the niece of the current King of Korea.
Her marriage to the State of Zhao was a typical political marriage, a common practice among the seven states. For example, Lady Huayang of Qin came from a noble family in the State of Chu.
Among them, the states of Wei, Zhao, and Han had even closer relations.
This is because the three kingdoms had a special connection, as they were all part of the Jin state, one of the "Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period".
Later, due to intense internal strife, the former hegemon inevitably split up. King Weilie of Zhou enfeoffed the three families of Han, Zhao, and Wei as feudal lords, an event known in history as the "Partition of Jin by the Three Families".
This event also became the watershed between the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.
Before the division of Jin, it belonged to the Spring and Autumn Period; after the division of Jin, it entered the Warring States Period.
This was an inevitable development in history. If the state of Qin had not been divided into three, how could it have had the opportunity to rise to power?
"Gu Bingwei, please sit down."
Queen Crystal glanced at Gu Yu and called out softly.
She sat at a small table with a few side dishes and two wine glasses on it.
Logically, as the queen, even if she wanted to invite Gu Yu for drinks, she should have sat at a separate table.
Because the custom at that time was to have separate tables, with one person per table most of the time, and there were only a few dishes anyway.
Moreover, during the Warring States period, there were no tables and chairs with high legs; people generally sat on the floor.
Sitting, of course, doesn't mean sitting directly on the ground; it usually involves a banquet or mat.
A "yan" refers to a large mat laid on the ground, usually woven from cattails or reeds. It is soft, moisture-proof, and suitable for large banquets.
A mat refers to a small mat used by a single person. Noble families generally used mats made of more exquisite materials, such as brocade mats.
Later, the term "筵席" (yánxí) evolved into a general term for banquets.
Queen Jing not only did not separate from the table, but also deliberately placed another wine glass on the table to her right, clearly implying that Gu Yu should sit next to her.
"Your humble servant dares not."
Gu Yu feigned a look of trepidation.
At this moment, only he and Queen Jing were in the room; all the palace maids and eunuchs were standing outside, clearly at Queen Jing's behest.
Queen Crystal snorted: "Stop pretending, you're bolder than anyone else."
"Ahem~"
Gu Yu coughed lightly.
It seems she sensed my flirtatious glances earlier in the main hall, which is why she said those words.
If that's the case, then I won't pretend anymore.
So Gu Yu walked to the table and sat down, picked up the wine pot and first filled Queen Jing's cup with wine, then poured himself a cup.
"Your Majesty, I offer you a toast, wishing you many happy returns of the day."
This congratulatory phrase became very common in later generations, but it was quite new to Queen Crystal, so she looked somewhat surprised.
Gu Yu smiled and said, "It means I wish the Queen will always be as beautiful and happy as she is now."
This is yet another round of indirect praise.
What woman doesn't love beauty? Upon hearing Gu Yu's compliment, even before drinking, a slight blush appeared on her face, and a smile crept onto her lips.
There was also a hint of anger in his eyes.
This guy is indeed a bit presumptuous, but so presumptuous that it's hard to bring yourself to blame him.
That's what she was thinking, but she said it aloud with a reproach: "Gu Bingwei, aren't you afraid I'll get angry if you say these things in front of me?"
Gu Yu looked completely innocent and said, "This humble subject sincerely praises the Queen. What wrong have I done? If the Queen wishes to punish me, this humble subject has nothing to say."
"Hmph! Smooth talker."
Queen Crystal snorted, then raised her wine glass, covered her face with her sleeve, and slowly drank the wine in her glass.
He says no, but his actions betray him. Indeed, when it comes to women, all you need to do is compliment them.
Gu Yu smiled to himself, raised his cup, and drank it all in one gulp.