The old man stood motionless in front of the palace gate like a statue. No matter how cold spring wind blew up his thick winter clothes and carried them into his arms, the old man never moved an inch, not even making a move to tighten his winter clothes. , just trying his best to straighten his back, neither humble nor arrogant, looking at the towering imperial city.
The three people behind him looked at the old man in front of him with worries in their eyes. After a while, the man could no longer bear his temper. He picked up a large cloak from the carriage and stepped forward to put it on the old man.
"Old Zhang, don't move around. This is not Weizhou, let alone Shanhaiguan. Etiquette must not be discarded. You are not doing this for the good of the Prime Minister. On the contrary, you will give others a handle!"
Although Wu Fen didn't know why the prime minister insisted on going to the palace overnight to meet the emperor, he also knew that since the prime minister returned to the capital, he ignored the emperor's orders, which had already made many civil and military officials extremely dissatisfied. If Xiao Xiang hadn't followed the old King Yun to establish I'm afraid the officials have already submitted a report to arrest him for his unparalleled achievements.
Entering the palace overnight without the emperor's order would have broken the royal rules. If you are rude in front of the palace gate this time, you may not be able to suppress the anger of the officials.
Zhang Hude was holding the big cloak, listening to Wu Fen's words of obstruction, and then looked at the unmoving old figure in front of him, gritted his teeth and said angrily: "Old Wu, the Prime Minister is no better than us, his body... I'll see if you can do it yourself After leaving Jiang Lin, I have become less courageous and cautious. This is not good, and that is not appropriate. I am afraid that he will be a bird. At worst, Lao Zhang, I will protect the Prime Minister, fight out of Jiang Lin City, and return to Weizhou to be at ease."
Seeing that Zhang Hude had a stubborn temper at this critical moment, Wu Fen secretly complained. Even on ordinary days, Zhang Hude might be able to listen to his own advice. If his temper really got worse, the remaining six of Qi Yun's seven sons might have tried to persuade him as well. Can't live.
Thinking of this, he hurriedly stepped forward to stop Lao Zhang, and wanted to persuade him again, but Zhang Hude threw his arm away, holding the big cloak, and stepped forward regardless of it.
When he could no longer stop him, the crisp voice of the cardamom girl behind him came out with a hint of anger.
"Uncle Hu De, don't make mistakes!"
Wang Yue'er's words seemed to be enlightening, and the impulsive Zhang Hude instantly calmed down a little. Zhang Hude also knew that Wang Yue'er was usually a little girl, but if he was really on the military battlefield, the 80,000 sons of Weizhou would be more powerful than the He and Wu Fen are more willing to listen to Wang Yue'er's words, not to mention that she has been smart since she was a child. Even Xiao Xiang praised her as the coach of 80,000 men in the future.
Now that Wang Yue'er was angry, Zhang Hude held his cloak and stood still on the spot, moving forward or retreating. This was not because he was afraid of Wang Yue'er and Wang Tian behind her, but because he had watched Wang Yue'er grow up since he was a child and had already treated her as half a daughter.
"Okay, Lao Zhang, if you don't listen to me, you should listen to Yue'er's words, right?" Seeing that Wang Yue'er's words finally worked, Wu Fen felt relieved and his tone softened.
Zhang Hude looked at the old figure again and sighed heavily. Just as he was about to turn back, he felt a light touch on his hand. He looked sideways and saw that Wang Yuer's eyes were filled with tears and he took the big cloak from his hand.
Looking at the face of the cardamom girl with tears on it, Zhang Hude's heart softened and he wanted to apologize. Just when he didn't know how to say it, he only heard Wang Yue'er whisper softly: "Uncle Hude, Yue'er was impatient just now and lost his etiquette. , I hope Uncle Hude will not take it to heart... If Uncle Hude is angry in his heart, Yue'er will be willing to accept the punishment after tonight's matter is over and he returns home."
"Yue'er, how can Uncle Hu De blame you? You and Lao Wu are right. I am too impulsive. Doing this will only cause trouble for the Prime Minister..."
After Zhang Hude calmed down, he was speaking to Wang Yue'er and Wu Fen when he heard a huge and heavy sound of opening the door. They immediately stopped talking and looked past the old figure towards the city gate. Read the book
The city gate that symbolizes the highest position, the supreme imperial power, and that everyone in the world longs for slowly opens, and the first two rows of Qiyun Guards come out, with golden armor, golden halberds, and silver armor covering their faces. Although it is night, the silver armor The fierceness revealed in the face armor made Zhang Hude and the other three people, who were dozens of feet away, change their expressions.
"Old Wu... I didn't expect that in just eighteen years, he would actually have such elites in his hands..." Zhang Hude looked at the two rows of golden-armored Qi Yunwei with deep fear in his eyes and murmured.
Wu Fen also looked at Qi Yunwei and said solemnly: "Back then...he, the strongest of his men who did not return to the army, had only such a military appearance...It seems that it is becoming more and more difficult to find justice. ..."
Although Wang Yue'er, who was watching quietly from the side, did not speak, the solemn look in her clear eyes could be seen that she was afraid of these Qi Yunwei who were wearing golden armor.
Growing up in the border gate, I have long been accustomed to the strong killing intent in the soldiers. However, the group of golden-armored guards marching out of the city gate are not like the Qiyun soldiers I saw before. They were waiting in the peaceful capital. After a long time, the murderous intention has already faded away, like a flower stand.
The fierce killing intent emanating from these golden-armored Qi Yun Guards shocked even Wang Yuer, who was used to fighting at the border all the time.
However, the old figure standing in the cold wind remained unchanged. Even if the killing intent was gone, and the cold wind was biting, his face remained as usual, and he looked at these golden-armored guards calmly.
"The Holy One has decreed that Prime Minister Xiao, who is old and has served three dynasties, is given a jade chariot to go to court!" Zhongqi's thin voice, carried by the cold wind, went straight into the sky, and was heard throughout the inner city of Jianglin. It was like the sky was trying to cover up The dark clouds of the bright moon were also shaken away by his sound.
Zhang and Wu next to the carriage looked at each other. Although they had already known in the prime minister's mansion that the old eunuch had a very high level of martial arts, they never imagined that he had such a level of cultivation. Go and protect Xiao Xiang and meet him together.
"Two uncles!" The cardamom girl's voice sounded again, calling the two people who were about to leave, causing them to look back. They thought Yue'er was going to stop him, but they heard her speak softly.
"If you two uncles go, you will be accused of trespassing into the palace. If you want to kill or behead them, it will be decided by others!" Wang Yue'er said with a slight frown on her eyebrows.
How could Zhang and Wu not know this, but letting them watch Xiao Xiang go to see Qi Shao alone was even more uncomfortable than killing them on the spot.
"Old Wu, are you afraid?" Zhang Hude seemed to have made up his mind and smiled at Wu Fen beside him.
Hearing this, Wu Fen seemed to have guessed Zhang Hude's thoughts, and his slightly frown suddenly relaxed: "As long as Xiao Xiang is fine, there is nothing to fear about life or death."
"Right now, we don't care about Xiang Xiang's orders. Let's rush over. As long as Xiang Xiang returns to Weizhou, even that old boy Qi Shao will be helpless!" Zhang Hude clenched his fists and looked at him with a pair of tiger eyes. Two rows of Qiyun guards secretly thought about how to deal with the enemy.
In the next moment, Wu Fenying looked back to see where he came from, thinking about how to escape after finding the person who captured him...
Just as the two were making plans, they saw a beautiful figure emerge from the two of them, snatched the cloak from Zhang Hude's hand, and ran towards Xiao Xiang, leaving only the girl's voice to reach their ears.
"Both uncles, please remember Grandpa Xiao's instructions. Remember my grandfather's instructions. I have my own way to protect Grandpa Xiao. You two uncles, just wait and see. I have everything under my control. Don't be impulsive!"
Seeing this, Zhang Hude hurriedly stepped forward to chase the girl back, but was grabbed by Wu Fen beside him. Although Wu Fen was impulsive just now, he quickly calmed down after Wang Yuer's words.
"Yue'er is right, Lao Zhang, you and I are too impulsive. Let's calm down and think about it carefully. He actually let the old dog preach the order so loudly. He must be afraid of the Prime Minister's appearance in the palace. If something goes wrong, it will be true."
Zhang Hude heard Wu Fen's words and patted his head continuously and said: "Yes, I didn't think about it carefully just now, but after you mentioned it, it is indeed the case. Not to mention that in the past, King Yun and his old man were worthy of the brothers, even in Weizhou Eighty thousand elites will not embarrass the prime minister too much, Yue'er... the princess will go with him, and he will be very careful and will not dare to act rashly... So what should we do next? "
"I don't have much idea at this time..."
Wu Fen murmured in his mouth, but when he glanced at Qi Yunwei again and saw the man leading the troops, his eyes lit up and he said, "Yes!"
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The burning feeling in the old man's chest grew stronger, but he relied on strong perseverance not to cough out. He knew that once he showed signs of decline, that person would only become more unscrupulous.
The road to Jiang Lin was so familiar, yet so strange at this moment. The scene when the troops left Jiang Lin seemed to be right in front of them. The banner of "Protect the People" seemed to be in front of them again. Qi Yun, with strong soldiers and horses, was full of morale and talented people. ...
Old friends are like running water, the past cannot be left behind.
Just as he was recalling the scene in his mind, the old man heard
The sound of rapid steps could be heard, and he couldn't help but stop, and the voice of the cardamom girl also came.
"Grandpa Xiao!"
The old man still didn't look back, he just looked up at the sky and smiled, as if he was pleased, but more as if he was laughing at himself, and then he said softly: "You spirit in heaven never thought that I would need such a girl to protect my life right now. ..."
After sighing for a moment, the cardamom girl came to the side, took the old man's arm, supported the strong body, raised her hand to put the big cloak on him, and said softly: "Grandpa Xiao, Yue'er will accompany you..."
"Hu De, Wu Fen..." Wrapped in a big cloak, Xiao Xiang eased the chill a little, and the burning feeling in his chest also eased a lot. He saw the girl beside him coming alone. It was known that she had persuaded the two generals behind him. Look, she is becoming more and more loved.
"Grandpa Xiao knew what he was asking, and although the two uncles were a little impulsive, they also knew how to advance and retreat..." Wang Yuer saw the calmness in the eyes of the old man next to her, and knew that nothing she did could escape his eyes, so she immediately smiled. Open your mouth.
In the eyes of this former unparalleled national warrior, he actually ignored the golden-armored guard a hundred steps away, showing a little bit of cunning like a young man. He stroked his beard and said, "I am indeed asking questions knowingly and want to choose a good choice for my grandson. My granddaughter-in-law, of course I have to think carefully about this."
"When did Grandpa Xiao become like my grandpa, who likes to tease Yue'er... Besides, I... I've only heard his stories a few times from you, and... I haven't seen him yet. Where is your grandson... As we have said before, the person I want to marry is not a good match. If I want to marry, I will marry a great hero who serves the world!" Wang Yue'er blushed instantly and responded in a low voice.
When the old man heard this, he looked up to the sky and laughed. Although it was not as loud as Zhongqi's, it did make the golden armor a hundred steps away retreat slightly.
In that moment, this old counselor returned to his heroic appearance when he helped the old King Yun chat and laugh, wiped out the princes, and was said to be an unparalleled warrior in the world. The bright moon in the sky seemed to be covered by the old man's laughter. Dyeing, the endless moonlight blooms and falls on the world...
A hundred steps away, behind the golden armor, in the corridor, a red light appeared slightly.
Jiuwu looked away from the old man, tilted his head slightly, and spoke softly to the rickety old dog beside him.
"What do you think of him..."
"I can tell that he has no inner strength... As for this month... I really don't know. Please forgive me, Your Majesty." Zhongqi's body stooped deeper and he responded respectfully.
"You are worthy of the name of an unparalleled national warrior, but... you are still inferior to my half-son, hahahaha, Zhongqi, follow me to see this gentleman."
