Late at night, the dew is heavy. boudoir
The square paved with Taiyi sky white jade looks even whiter under the moonlight. This also makes the shadow outside the square even deeper.
Standing in front of the palace gate and standing in the center of the square, the tall figure seems to be in the center of the moon.
In the deep shadow of the palace gate tower, the palace guards wearing armor and hanging swords asked each other with their eyes, but no one could give a convincing answer.
It is indeed hard to imagine that the dignified Marquis Wu'an would compete with them for jobs today.
Although Su Wei will be more considerate... But can a prince like you like this? !
Their confusion and curiosity were all hidden behind their visors.
Just like the loneliness and scrutiny of this huge palace, they are also hidden in the shadows. boudoir
But Jiang Wang didn't care.
He thought a lot.
When he left the Mysterious Realm, when he stayed in the secret land of Lingxiao, on the way from Yun State to Qi State... he kept thinking about it.
Now he is silent and independent, holding his sword in the long night, fulfilling the duties of a golden melon warrior, and not allowing anyone or anything that should not appear to disturb the emperor on this night.
On this night, nothing bothered him anymore.
His manners are very good and majestic.
He is always alert and misses nothing. boudoir
He stood there, even breathing stopped, like a stone sculpture that had been guarding the palace city for thousands of years.
He did a good job in the matter of Su Wei.
As long as he is willing, he can do anything well.
But what to say?
"The world is difficult because I want it to be."
No one knows what the world-famous Marquis Wu'an of Daqi was thinking about that night in the palace of Daqi.
The palace guards wearing armor and hanging swords only knew that the first ray of light appeared in the sky, breaking the long night, and the back like a stone carving moved for the first time. boudoir
The huge Taiyitian White Jade Square has a lonely emptiness in the early morning.
All the light seemed to be focused on Wu Anhou.
And he turned around in the morning light and handed over his hands again: "Your Majesty, Jiang Wang! I have an audience with the Emperor!"
This time, the emperor's response did not keep him waiting too long.
In other words, Han Ling, the head of the internal officials, had been waiting quietly behind the palace gate tower for a long time.
"Announcement!" he came out and said.
Jiang Wang followed Han Ling silently, his armor turned into a green shirt again, and he lost his cold and chilling aura. boudoir
The palace garden is deep and the corridors are winding.
Except for the palace guards in full armor standing on both sides, there was no one else.
"Master Hou has been standing all night, do you have any ideas?" Han Ling's voice came from the front.
Jiang Wangdao: "But the duties of the Golden Melon Warrior are lackluster."
Han Ling led the way without stopping: "There is one thing I think I should tell you."
"You can just say it," Jiang Wang said.
"There are not many people in the entire Qi Kingdom who can meet His Majesty at any time. Does the Marquis know?" Han Ling asked. boudoir
"It's my honor." Jiang Wang said.
Han Ling continued: "In the past ten years, among those who can meet His Majesty at any time, His Majesty said he did not want to see them, only twice. Does the Marquis know when the other time is?"
Jiang Wang said: "Please give me some advice from the manager."
Han Ling said quietly: "At the end of last year, General Ji Zhaonan returned to Linzi alone to report that you were trapped in the Frostwind Valley. The Grand Marshal came to see the emperor as soon as possible, but the emperor said... he didn't want to see you."
Jiang Wang was silent for a moment.
The Emperor of Da Qi did not see the God of Military Affairs of Da Qi, because he was clearly angry because of Jiang Wang. It was clear that he wanted Jiang Mengxiong to have an attitude.
It is true that since joining the Qi Dynasty, he has been bloody in every battle, hanging his head on the edge of the sword to win meritorious deeds again and again, asking himself whether he is worthy of everything he has won. boudoir
But he must also admit that Emperor Qi's kindness to him is indeed beyond measure!
The emperor said he didn't want to see Jiang Mengxiong. What did Jiang Mengxiong do?
He personally went to the Demon Realm, broke through the Frostwind Valley, attacked Nantian City, fought against the Ape Immortal Court, and killed Xuan Nangong with a fist... He is still recovering from his injuries.
Therefore, Jiang Mengxiong is the military god of Qi and the general marshal of the country.
And what about Jiang Wang, who also faced this sentence?
After guarding Miyagi all night and fulfilling his duties as a golden melon warrior, what was he going to do?
As the head of the internal officials and a confidant who has been serving the emperor all year round, Han Ling only hoped that the young and successful Marquis of Wu'an would not be too young and willful, and would not feel that he was aggrieved by standing outside the palace all night. . That's why he mentioned this to Jiang Mengxiong and asked Jiang Wang to think about the emperor's expectations. boudoir
The place where the declaration was made was in Delu Palace, where the emperor practiced spiritual practice.
Panlong pillars surround the stone platform, and jade smoke blurs the mountains and sea.
The emperor wears ordinary clothes and sits on a high platform, as if he is above the nine heavens.
His majestic eyes looked down, like stars and rivers hanging over the fields, and the sun shining on the snow-capped mountains.
He asked in a voice that was not harsh and could even be called gentle: "Marquis Wu An is anxious to see me. Is there anything you want to report?"
The Emperor of Qi sitting there was an unparalleled hero who personally pushed Qi to the position of hegemony. He had conquered east and west throughout his life and never failed. Si Yuan was defeated, Duke Lan of Pinglou was established, and he created an unparalleled great cause. Now it has merged with the Xia soil in the south and leveled the sea in the east. Its reputation is even greater than that of Qi Wu! It's like a big sun surveying the sky, shining for billions of miles!
Facing such an emperor who holds eight handles and is capable of taking life and death, no one can avoid being nervous and uneasy. boudoir
The Prince of the East Palace was also cautious.
The Master of Yangxin Palace also said that he was walking on thin ice.
The once most favored Master of the Palace of Immortality was once naked and holding a jade in his mouth.
His bloodline is like this, let alone his subjects.
"Your Majesty, Jiang Wang! Meet the Emperor!" Jiang Wang stretched out his sleeves and performed the impeccable etiquette of a prince meeting the Emperor.
He had almost never practiced this set of etiquette after being taught it by officials from the Ministry of Etiquette. It was really very complicated. Today's Emperor Qi is not keen on these things, and has always avoided them whenever possible.
Today, Jiang Wang is so cautious. boudoir
Even if Han Ling whispered behind him: "There is no need to perform great rituals in the place where the Holy Master practices..."
He also bowed politely.
Han Ling had already sensed the unusual atmosphere, and the emperor was silent.
After Jiang Wang performed the courtesy of a prince, he raised his head and looked at Emperor Qi who was sitting cross-legged on the golden platform with a dragon ring!
He had visited Emperor Qi countless times in the palace. This was the first time he looked directly into Emperor Qi's eyes, and the first time he saw Emperor Qi clearly in a real sense.
The Emperor of the Eastern Kingdom, who holds the highest power in the world, does not always have a lofty look on his face. On the contrary, his facial features give people a kind feeling.
He was very handsome, the kind of handsome man with clear eyebrows and sharp lines like a knife. Indeed, Jiang Wuqi looked more like him in appearance. But he is deeper, taller, and more ruthless than Jiang Wuqi. boudoir
Han Ling's breathing stopped.
Emperor Qi did not feel offended, but looked at Jiang Wang with interest, as if expecting his expression.
The boy in front of the stage, what dare you say?
Jiang Wang took a deep breath.
He had always known that there were differences between him and the emperor in front of him.
Everyone has an opinion and of course there will always be disagreements.
But putting everything aside, he is a minister, and the emperor in front of him is a king. boudoir
How can I have a disagreement with you?
As a subordinate, you can have different thoughts and opinions, and you can also express them at many times.
But the direction of a huge empire ultimately depends on a unified will.
Being in such a huge national system, it is inevitable to erase part of yourself.
The differences between him and the emperor in front of him have existed for a long time.
For example, the case of Concubine Lei has been sealed for many years, as well as Lin Kuang and Ulie who were involved in the case. He did his best to restore the reputation of the two famous arrests, and he also stopped knowingly in front of the black wall of history.
For example, he personally rejected the post of Captain of Beiya in front of the emperor. boudoir
And this time, he refused to kill Chen Zhitao, recruit Zhu Biqiong to surrender, and rejected the huge benefits of the offshore islands. No matter how he said it, no matter what Qi Xiao's thoughts were and the various orders he issued. In this Mysterious World War, Qi Xiao was given full military power by Emperor Qi. To a certain extent, she represented Emperor Qi!
Emperor Qi could tolerate Jiang Wang's excavation of the Lin Kuang case, and he could also express his approval for Jiang Wang's stopping at the red line.
He could tolerate Jiang Wang's unwillingness to lose his independent will and become the coldest sword in the empire that could best implement the emperor's will.
But can he tolerate Jiang Wang's true disobedience to him?
Just like in the case of Concubine Lei, if Jiang Wangru took a step forward without hesitation, what would be the result?
Jiang Wang himself knew it very well!
The reason why Zhong Xuanzun was asked to bring him back was because the interview was cold. boudoir
It's all because he, Jiang Qingyang, is touching, or has even touched, the bottom line!
Emperor Qi was very kind to him, treating him as a humerus and relying on him as a future city. He even became angry with the God of War because of his safety. If nothing else, this time it will still be raised high and put down gently.
It's hard to say that it's just a fine.
But will things like this and choices like this be the last?
Jiang Wang himself, is he willing to become more "smart" and more "tactful"?
How to respond to the emperor's anger?
Han Ling has already hinted very clearly. boudoir
Jiang Mengxiong also demonstrated clearly!
"But I am Jiang Wang." He said in his heart.
The whole body trembles with the waves, and the waves come and go.
The five palaces of the human body are in the same light, splendid and brilliant.
In the Yun Temple, the manifested soul is sitting on the divine throne, with his head slightly lowered.
His lips moved and he murmured: "I might do it..."
"No, I will definitely do it. Girlfriend
"No, I already did.
“I did a lot of things I didn’t want to do.
“There were times when I wasn’t really who I was.
"Here, I will never get...my 'real'!"
The seated manifested body of the soul raised its head.
And Jiang Wang, who was standing in Delu Palace, bowed his head and raised his hands, holding a jade crown in his hand!
"My minister Jiang Wang, today I will take off my marquis robes, pick up my jade crown, and give my title seal...I will resign to the emperor!"
Han Ling, the eunuch in charge who was used to seeing wind and rain, was shocked and moved!
He thought that Jiang Wang might be young and vigorous, might feel aggrieved, might argue with the emperor...
But he never expected that Jiang Wang would leave Qi!
No matter how high Jiang Wang's status is in Qi State today, or everything he already has and will have in the future. Just one question - does he want to die?
At only twenty-two years old, with a reputation spread all over the world, is he already tired of life? !
Emperor Qi did not speak.
Jiang Wang made no other moves. boudoir
The silence in Delu Palace seemed to be extremely heavy!
Even with Han Ling's cultivation level, he found it unbearable.
I don’t know how long it has been.
The emperor just spoke, his voice high and low, without emotion: "Marquis Wu'an is tired, Han Ling, please send him back to rest."
Han Ling hurried to Jiang Wang's side, stretched out his hand and said, "Master Marquis, please come this way."
If he wasn't in front of the emperor, he would have wanted to tie Jiang Wang up and carry him away immediately!
"Your Majesty!" Dan Jiang Wang shouted. boudoir
His shouting was heartbreaking and somewhat sincere, but he immediately suppressed his emotions and said word by word: "The way for me... is not here!"
The emperor looked at him quietly.
And he didn't look up again.
He bent his back and exposed his neck, a gesture that was ready to be killed.
This reminded Emperor Qi of the child holding the white jade in his mouth outside the Ziji Palace, and of that autumn frost.
Was last night too long and the wind too cold?
If the youngest military lord in today's world is determined to defect, no matter the country of Jing, Qin or Chu, everyone will rush to take over. Don't look at some people who don't deal with Jiang Wang very well now. They just want to be accused and killed. If Jiang Wangruo surrenders, Daluo Mountain, Yujing Mountain, and Penglai Island can all open their doors! boudoir
After leaving the Mysterious Realm, Jiang Wang had many opportunities to go anywhere without any constraints on him.
But he returned to Qi State honestly, met his Majesty honestly, and resigned honestly.
ha!
"Resignation" is actually connected with "honesty".
Emperor Qi sneered: "I just want to understand now why you insisted on guarding the palace last night. Jiang Wang, do you think that guarding the palace gate for one night is worthy of your duty as a golden melon warrior? Do you think that in this way you will Make it clear with me?!"
As Qingyang Zhennan, Qingyangzi, and Wu'anhou, he set up a flag in Yangdi, won the championship in the Yellow River, was a proud man in Xingyueyuan, beheaded generals and captured flags on the battlefield of Qixia, clashed with cauldrons in blood, blocked towns and floods, and died in the demon world. Return and die in the Mysterious Realm with all your troops!
As a green police chief, he pursued the case of Concubine Lei until Lin Kuang and Wu Lie pursued the arrest of the Heavenly Snatcher. Before the red line drawn by the emperor, everyone, including Lin Youxie, should be given an explanation. boudoir
Even though it was a false position like the Golden Melon Warrior, he still fulfilled his duty of guarding the palace the night before leaving.
Since he took office in Qi, he has never been absent from all the wars in Qi. But if he dies effectively, he must be the first.
Everything he won in Qi was obtained with scars on his body. He is worthy of all his positions, all his titles, and all his salaries.
But he just lowered his head and said: "Jiang Wang cannot repay His Majesty's kindness and trust, and it will never be repaid. It is precisely because of this that I can no longer stay in Qi."
"Do you really know what you are talking about?" Qi Tianzi asked.
"I am afraid that I don't know what to say!" Jiang Wang said sincerely: "I just died in the Saha Dragon Territory with thousands of troops, and I don't know where to go. I just admire the majesty of the dragon fishermen, but I don't know how to protect the interests of the country. I just I have fought side by side with Chen Zhitao, and I am a life-and-death friend with Zhu Biqiong. I don’t know how to be completely loyal... Chen! I just saw the truth in my heart, but I went further and further away. I just thought I saw the road, but people pointed out that In the other direction. Your Majesty!"
Jiang Wang's voice trembled: "Is my whole life going to be such a dilemma?"
"You are too presumptuous, Jiang Qingyang! You have deep resentment!" Emperor Qi pointed his halberd on the stone platform, pointed at Jiang Wang and said: "Do you know that based on your words, if I kill you, no one will object? !”
The huge Delu Palace feels like it's the cold winter of March 9th.
There is no frost on the windows, but there is snow on the heart.
Even though Han Ling was just watching, he felt chilled to the bone and his blood couldn't flow.
In the emptiness of the world, only the word "kill" echoes repeatedly.
The old interactions between kings and ministers, the scolding and joking, are all gone.
At this moment, all Jiang Wang could feel was the majesty of the emperor. boudoir
Naked, the majesty of life and death!
If the emperor of the Eastern Kingdom wants to kill one person, the whole world will not be able to save him. This trend is far more than ten thousand!
What can I bear on my shoulders?
How can the spine bear it?
But Jiang Wang just gritted his teeth and said: "Today I belong to Da Qi, and today you are the lord of all peoples. Life and death are not given by heaven, it is all in your own hands. The life and death of a minor minister is in your mind. But I cannot deceive the emperor, let alone I am willing to deceive you. I have already seen my own path, and a clumsy person like me can only walk on my own path. If your majesty wants to kill me, I have no regrets. If I die seeking the truth, why will I regret it even if I die?"
