Chapter 761: Slapped, but what was wrong?

For a time, Empress Dowager Xiao was completely numb!

Her beautiful eyes widened suddenly.

Although Lu Wen was dizzy from the stench, when he heard Gao Yang's words, he couldn't help but grit his teeth in his heart.

"Damn it, what a beast!"

"Is this something a human would say?"

At this time, Gao Yang's voice suddenly rang out, "Your Highness, stop; if you have anything to say, just wait outside."

Empress Dowager Xiao looked at Gao Yang without speaking.

Outside the door, Wu Xuan felt terrible upon hearing this.

He hadn't held Gao Yang in high regard to begin with, and having been blocked by Zhilan again and again, his anger was stirred up; now Gao Yang was even giving orders.

This made Wu Xuan even more furious!

He spoke impolitely, "I am talking to Mother Empress; what are you, to be worthy of ordering me?"

Holy crap!

Gao Yang was stunned.

He hadn't expected Wu Xuan's temper to be so explosive, daring to scold him like this!

Lu Wen closed his eyes, also surprised by Wu Xuan's boldness.

After all, he was a child, used to being arrogant, and Wu Zhao was a female Emperor, so he was too arrogant and had no shrewdness at all.

But the problem is, your Mother Empress is in Gao Yang's hands!

These words were too arrogant!

At this time, Gao Yang was also angry, and he started to take action.

Empress Dowager Xiao instantly tensed up, and she immediately reprimanded, "Xuan'er, be bold! Lord Gao is a loyal subject of my Da Qian, having rendered great service to my Da Qian. Both the Emperor and I hold him in high esteem; how can you speak to Lord Gao like this?"

"Stand outside the door for me, and do not take a single step inside!"

Gao Yang then laughed and said loudly, "Empress Dowager, the Eleventh Highness is of noble status, flowing with the blood of the royal family; how can the Empress Dowager make His Highness kneel outside the hall to apologize to me? How can I, this person, be worthy of that!"

Outside the door.

Wu Xuan first straightened his back and smoothed the corner of his robe; this Gao Yang at least knew his bloodline was noble, so he had some discernment.

But Wu Xuan hadn't expected that for the sake of a Gao Yang, Mother Empress would actually make him kneel outside the hall to apologize to Gao Yang!

What virtue or ability does this Gao Yang have?

Empress Dowager Xiao was shocked; when did she make Wu Xuan kneel outside the hall to apologize to Gao Yang?

But she understood in an instant, her mouth twitching.

Gritting her teeth, Empress Dowager Xiao's majestic voice rang out, "Kneel for me! Being so presumptuous, how can you create great achievements for my Da Qian in the future!"

"Apologize to Lord Gao, quickly!"

Hearing this majestic voice, Wu Xuan was somewhat incredulous, his entire little face revealing a look of grievance.

"Mother Empress!"

Wu Xuan still wanted to struggle a bit.

But Empress Dowager Xiao's voice suddenly rose, carrying a sense of urgency, "I told you to kneel, so kneel quickly!"

This tone allowed for no doubt!

Although Wu Xuan was extremely unwilling in his heart, he still slowly knelt down.

He hadn't expected Mother Empress to protect Gao Yang like this, even going so far as to make him kneel!

His little face was gloomy, and he gritted his teeth; all of this was because of this damn Gao Yang, he was the culprit!

Zhilan was also shocked; she had seen Empress Dowager Xiao's doting on Wu Xuan, but now, for the sake of Gao Yang, she had made him kneel!

But why did she feel that Empress Dowager Xiao's voice seemed a bit wrong...

"Xuan'er, why did you come here?"

Empress Dowager Xiao's voice rose slightly, carrying outside.

Hearing this, Wu Xuan's originally dim eyes suddenly lit up, and he knelt with his back straight, proudly saying, "Child has just learned the 'Analects, Shu Er', and has come specifically to recite it for Mother Empress!"

"Child has learned it by heart!"

Wu Xuan was full of pride, expecting Empress Dowager Xiao's performance.

Empress Dowager Xiao's face turned green.

What time was it, and Wu Xuan had actually come to recite poetry!

She was truly defeated.

Lu Wen was also in the bed, shaking his head inwardly.

"Your Mother Empress has been controlled by this thief Gao Yang, and you are still here reciting poetry!"

Gao Yang nodded with appreciation, "Not bad, the Eleventh Highness is truly a diligent and studious child; this 'Analects' is very difficult!"

"I would like to listen!"

Hearing this, Wu Xuan said proudly, "That is natural!"

"But for this Highness, this is not worth mentioning."

Saying this, Wu Xuan shook his head and recited loudly, "The Master said: 'In a party of three, there must be one whom I can learn from...'"

Empress Dowager Xiao didn't make a sound, her face without a hint of joy; on the contrary, her cheeks were flushed, and her brows were furrowed tightly.

Gao Yang nodded from time to time, "Not bad, recited really well!"

Hearing this, Wu Xuan recited even more vigorously.

Gao Yang listened to Wu Xuan's recitation while relaxing Empress Dowager Xiao, and from time to time, flatulence approached, sitting in his exclusive position, releasing it with satisfaction.

Soon, Wu Xuan finished reciting.

"Mother Empress, did the child recite well?"

He was looking forward to Empress Dowager Xiao's encouragement.

Gao Yang said, "Not bad, really not bad, this poem is quite good!"

Wu Xuan's face turned black, and he said, "Lord Gao, I asked Mother Empress, why are you answering!"

This attitude!

Gao Yang was immediately dissatisfied.

Seeing the expression on Gao Yang's face, Empress Dowager Xiao immediately reprimanded, "Lord Gao is a close minister of the Emperor; it wouldn't be too much to call him Uncle Gao. How are you speaking to your Uncle Gao?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Xuan almost gritted his teeth to pieces.

Uncle Gao...

He didn't speak.

Empress Dowager Xiao took a deep breath and said, "Lord Gao, let's stop here for today. Don't pass any more gas; I'm afraid you'll burst the bed!"

"Today's matter, heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know. In addition, I have prepared a generous gift for Lord Gao; I only hope that this matter of Chen Sheng ends here, and I hope Lord Gao will not tell the Emperor!"

Seeing this, Gao Yang felt it was about enough, so he laughed and said, "Empress Dowager, rest assured; I am the number one person in Da Qian for keeping secrets!"

"I don't want to get involved in this kind of thing either!"

Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

"I trust Lord Gao, then I will not see Lord Gao off!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang got off the bed, bowed to Empress Dowager Xiao, and strode out.

When pushing open the main door, he also sized up Wu Xuan; at such a young age, his face couldn't hide his expression, and the look in his eyes toward him carried strong hostility.

As soon as Gao Yang went out the door, Wu Xuan went straight into the hall.

"Mother Empress, did the child recite well today?"

Empress Dowager Xiao was facing the mirror, smoothing the wrinkles on her black phoenix robe, when Wu Xuan suddenly walked in, which made her somewhat panicked, and she hurriedly turned around.

Wu Xuan didn't know at all; on the contrary, he continued to walk toward Empress Dowager Xiao, waiting for praise from her.

Empress Dowager Xiao's face turned black, and she directly raised her jade hand and slapped Wu Xuan across the face.

*Slap! *

A crisp sound instantly caused five finger marks to appear on Wu Xuan's face.

Wu Xuan covered his face, feeling a sharp pain, but more than that, he was incredulous.

He had recited so well, almost by heart, so why wasn't there a single word of praise, and why did she slap him?

Where did he go wrong? ===== CHAPTER 763 =====