Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Li Shimin smiled faintly and looked at everyone: "I came here today for another matter. This is the secret guard beside me. He has been protecting your family's safety in the dark of Zuixian Tower. Today, I want you to meet him."

I saw the secret guard slowly walking out from the darkness, wrapped tightly in a black suit, like a ghost walking out of the night.

The black clothes were made of a special material. They looked light but were actually extremely tough. A faint dark light flowed under the candlelight.

The neckline and cuffs are decorated with silver thread to create a mysterious pattern, which is low-key yet exquisite.

He wore a black belt around his waist, inlaid with several dark gems. It looked ordinary but contained a secret. Perhaps it was used to store some emergency hidden weapons or poisons.

The black trousers on the lower body were tucked into black leather boots. The boots were shiny and without any unnecessary decoration, but they looked capable and neat.

He wore a black mask on his head, revealing only a pair of sharp, hawk-like eyes. His eyes were cold, as if he could see through all disguises and conspiracies.

As he walked, his body was light and agile, and every step seemed to be precisely calculated, without any delay.

"I am your Majesty's secret guard, and I have been ordered to protect this place." His voice was low and hoarse, as if it had been rubbed with sandpaper, with a sense of vicissitudes of life from a long battle.

As he spoke, he clasped his fists slightly, and the muscle lines on his arms were faintly visible, showing his great strength.

Suddenly, a wine glass flew from the side at an extremely fast speed and was about to hit an innocent diner.

The secret guard flashed and appeared in the path of the flying wine glass like a ghost. He stretched out his right hand and caught the wine glass steadily.

The whole process was as fast as lightning. Before the people around him even had time to react, he had returned to his original place as if he had never moved. It was amazing.

"I'm here and no one will get hurt." He said calmly, his eyes still scanning the surroundings vigilantly.

There was a glint of amazement in Yu Yu's eyes as she walked forward with light lotus steps.

Today, Yu Yu is wearing a light pink skirt with delicate lotus patterns embroidered on the hem. As she walks, it seems as if lotus flowers are swaying in the wind.

She covered her red lips with her scallion-white fingers and said in a clear voice like a silver bell, "Your Excellency is amazing! That move just now was like a gust of wind. I didn't even see it clearly."

"Your movements are truly amazing, and your clothes are incredibly handsome. You must look like a hero in the dark, appearing and disappearing without a trace."

Yuyu tilted her head slightly, her hair falling on her shoulders, her eyes full of admiration: "Your black clothes are mysterious and majestic, just as fascinating as your skills."

As she spoke, she took a few steps forward and looked at the guard's clothes curiously. "The pattern on this clothes is so unique, it's like it has magic. You must be an amazing master."

Yuyu skipped over to Xiaoyu, pulled her sleeve, and said with sparkling eyes, "Mom, don't you think this secret guard is very powerful?"

Xiaoyu was wearing a moon-white short-sleeved shirt with a simple cloud pattern embroidered on the hem with light blue silk thread, which made her look simple, elegant and generous.

She wore a belt of the same color around her waist, which made her slender waist look even more graceful.

She wore a lake blue long skirt with the hem slightly spread out, swaying gracefully as she walked.

She patted Yu Yu's hand and gave her a reproachful look, her eyes filled with both a hint of reproach for her daughter's recklessness and a lot of doting.

This glance made Yu Yu stick out his tongue and calm down.

Then she looked at Li Shimin respectfully, bowed slightly and said, "The Emperor is here. I have to thank the Emperor first. If it weren't for the Emperor's concern for our family and sending such powerful secret guards to protect us, how could we have such a peaceful life."

"Thank you very much for your grace, Your Majesty. My family is grateful for your kindness." As he said this, he pulled Yuyu to salute Li Shimin together.

Yuyu opened her eyes wide with curiosity and looked at the secret guard: "So you have been protecting us all along. No wonder we have been safe all this time."

Li Hao was wearing a navy blue short robe with a simple volute pattern embroidered with silver thread. The robe sparkled subtly under the light, showing his low-key luxury.

He had a wide black belt around his waist, and a small wine gourd hung on the belt, swaying gently with his movements.

He wore trousers of the same color, with the legs tucked into black boots, looking neat and capable.

He smiled, clasped his fists, and said loudly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Thank you, Master Dark Guard, for your hard work. We will always remember your kindness in protecting us."

As he spoke, his face was filled with sincere gratitude, his eyes were full of respect, and there was a hint of admiration in his gaze towards the secret guard.

Li Shimin laughed: "Hahaha, good."

"By the way, his name is Wu Liao. He is one of my most trusted secret guards. He is highly skilled in martial arts and is loyal to me." As he spoke, he looked at Wu Liao with admiration in his eyes.

Wu Liao remained expressionless as he knelt on one knee, "Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness. It is my duty to share your worries."

His black suit looked even more mysterious under the glass lights of the tavern. The black mask swayed slightly with his movements, and the only eyes that were exposed remained cold, as if all the emotions in the world could not touch him.

Xiaoyu hurriedly led Yuyu and Lihao to bow again, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for telling us. We will always remember Master Wuliao's kindness."

Yuyu looked at Wu Liao curiously, with a gleam in her eyes. She seemed to be full of questions about this mysterious secret guard, but she didn't dare to ask too much. She just pursed her lips and glanced at him secretly.

Li Hao had a serious expression on his face, and held his fists in a more respectful posture, secretly marveling at the extraordinaryness of Wu Liao.

Li Shimin smiled and said to everyone, "You should get to know each other. Wu Liao usually hides his body and silently protects me and those around him."

"Don't be fooled by his quiet nature, he possesses immense abilities. He has protected me from danger numerous times, and is someone I rely heavily on."

"It's rare for him to show up today. You can chat with him. If anything happens in the future, you'll know who to contact for help."

Wu Liao clasped his fists slightly and bowed to everyone. His voice was low and cold: "I am Wu Liao. This is my duty. If I can be of any use to you in the future, I will do my best."

His gaze remained stern, and he stood there tall and straight. His mysterious black clothes seemed to blend in with the surrounding shadows.

Everyone hurriedly returned the greetings. Yuyu opened her eyes wide with curiosity and said crisply, "Master Wu Liao, your abilities must be truly remarkable. I really hope to have the chance to hear you tell me about those thrilling experiences."

Xiaoyu also smiled and agreed: "Yes, sir, you have protected us, and we have not yet properly thanked you. We will definitely repay this kindness in the future."

Li Hao looked at Wu Liao with admiration and bowed.