"I've met Uncle Zong!"
Outside the Nangong Gate, when he saw Zhu Yi pulling Hu Hui in a hurry, Shu Liang did not continue to rush in, but stopped and turned around to salute.
He is indeed crazy, but he is not crazy enough to disown his relatives.
The old man in front of him would have to pay three points of respect even in the presence of the Emperor, so Shu Liang would not be rude.
After cupping his hands, Shu Liang gave a polite salute, but didn't pay any attention to Zhu Yi next to him.
"I don't know, Uncle Zong is here in a hurry, but what's the important matter?"
This appearance made Zhu Yi frown, but he didn't say much.
After all, with his current status, he is indeed not worthy of being taken seriously by the dignified Admiral of Dongchang.
Mr. Hu has obviously not had such strenuous exercise for a long time. He was staying well in the Ministry of Etiquette, but his son-in-law suddenly ran in and said that something happened to Nangong. Without any explanation, he would drag him over to have a look. .
If it had been anyone else, Hu Xi would have ignored him, but when Zhu Yi came over in such a hurry, even though he didn't understand what was going on, he followed him half-heartedly.
After finally catching his breath, the eldest uncle frowned and asked.
"Eunuch Shu, what do you want to do when you bring so many people into Nangong?"
Although he knew that the other party was asking the question knowingly, Shu Liang still answered with his hand.
"Returning to the eldest uncle, His Majesty previously had a decree to arrest the Emperor's entourage during the spring hunting. Our family is here to bring these people back for questioning."
"I see, thank you for your hard work, Eunuch Shu."
Hu Xi glanced at the scene and had a rough idea of the situation in front of her.
After thinking for a moment, he continued to speak.
"It's okay for my father-in-law to do things according to the order. However, Nangong is the residence of the Supreme Emperor after all, so it's not appropriate to make too much noise. Since there is a roster, just ask the Nangong Forbidden Army to take out the people and hand them over to my father-in-law to take away."
Then, a smile appeared on Shu Liang's face and he glanced at Meng Jun, who was slightly stiff.
To be honest, when he first saw Hu Hui, Commander Meng had high hopes, thinking that this old man was here to save the situation.
You know, in front of the Nangong Gate, the Forbidden Army and the Dongchang Fanzi were fighting each other. No matter what the reason was, everyone was at fault, and it would not be a good reputation if it spread out.
What's more, this old man was brought here by Mr. Zhu. No matter what, he must give him some face and help him.
However, who would have thought that as soon as the old man opened his mouth, he would still be asked to surrender.
If he could make friends, why would he be bothering here?
Why does he like to confront a powerful person?
Seeing Meng Jun's expression, Shu Liang knew that the commander of the Yulin Guard in front of him was still a pure political idiot.
Do you really think that he, the admiral of Dongchang, is a lunatic who doesn't know the importance of things?
Although it was indeed his own initiative to declare the government last time, it was because Eunuch Shu had figured out the emperor's wishes.
Not to mention, what happened this time was different from Xuanfu.
The civil sacrifice was actually something the emperor insisted on. For the ministers, at that time, they just wanted to bring the Supreme Emperor back as soon as possible and everything would be safe.
That's why Shu Liang made such a fuss, which made the Emperor angry and refused to return to the capital, so he was strongly dissatisfied by the ministers.
But this time, to put it bluntly, it was the Emperor himself who violated the taboo.
The elders don't care if they let a Bodu go. However, if every time something happens in the future, they use forged imperial edicts to evade it, won't the whole court be in chaos?
So this time, what Shu Liang did was actually approved by the court.
To put it even more exaggeratedly, it was these ministers who begged the emperor to order the arrest of Nangong people and others.
If you want them to stop this, you are worshiping the wrong Bodhisattva.
At this point, people must be taken away. The only difference is how they are taken away.
Looking away from Meng Jun, Shu Liang also smiled bitterly and said.
"Da Zongbo Mingjian, our family is also working for His Majesty. If Commander Meng is willing to cooperate, how can the trouble be like this?"
"It's just that this matter has become like this, but there are still people who want to protect these criminals, and even go so far as to deceive the Supreme Emperor and prevent our family from handling the case. Now that the eldest uncle is here, he must uphold justice for our family!"
Can you still say that?
Commander Meng's eyes widened. He really didn't expect that this famous eunuch of Dongchang would actually slap him and accuse him.
What do you mean he refuses to cooperate? Also, what does it mean to bewitch the Supreme Emperor?
With the Emperor's temperament, why are you still using him to seduce?
Seeing the look Hu Hui was looking at him, Meng Jun really took a lot of effort to turn his head around and said.
"Uncle Zong, don't listen to this man's sophistry. Meng is here to serve..."
"Commander Meng!"
However, what Meng Jun didn't expect was that in the middle of his words, Hu Hui on the other side darkened his face and interrupted him directly.
"Since we are all doing things for the imperial court, let's not talk so much."
"Since Eunuch Shu is here according to the order, the imperial army will naturally cooperate. It just so happens that General Zhu is here with me and has something to do to meet with the Supreme Emperor."
"You think this is a good idea. Let General Zhu accompany you in and bring out the people on the list. In this way, you can fulfill your duties faithfully and guard the palace gate, and Eunuch Shu can also explain to His Majesty. It's the best of both worlds. How about it?"
this……
Meng Jun hesitated, saying that he couldn't decide this matter.
However, when he looked up, he saw Zhu Yi winking at him. He hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said.
"In that case, Uncle Zong, Eunuch Shu, please stay here for a while."
After saying that, he led Zhu Yi into the palace gate.
As soon as he entered, Meng Jun's face immediately turned bitter and he looked at Zhu Yidao.
"Young Master, you have to save me!"
As he spoke, he told Zhu Yi exactly what had just happened, including what the Supreme Emperor told him to guard the palace gate, and then said.
"Now, brother, I really have no choice. I don't dare to speak to the Supreme Emperor, but to Eunuch Shu, well, if I had known this, brother, I should have taken leave today."
Meng Jun and Zhu Yi didn't have a deep friendship.
However, the younger generation who are also in the noble circle can be regarded as fair-weather friends and can talk to each other.
Seeing his expression, Zhu Yi patted his shoulder and said.
"Don't worry, Zhu is here just for this matter. Once you meet the Supreme Emperor, just look at my eyes and act."
Although Meng Jun was still worried, at this point, he had no way out. He could only follow Zhu Yi anxiously to the outside of the Chonghua Hall, and sent a young eunuch in to report. Not long after, an eunuch came out to call for two people. The man then straightened his clothes and stepped into the palace.
"Chen Zhu Yi..."
"Chen Mengjun..."
"Greetings to the Supreme Emperor!"
"Get flat."
The Supreme Emperor was obviously still angry, but, perhaps because of Zhu Yi's presence, his emotions were relatively calm. He waved his hand for the two of them to stand up and asked.
"Zhu Yi, what's the matter with you, why are you so anxious to see me?"
"Back to the Supreme Emperor, I'm here because of the imprisonment of the Emperor's general Nangong and his attendants."
Zhu Yi was straightforward.
After hearing this, Zhu Qizhen's face obviously became a little ugly, and he said.
"Why, are you coming to persuade me to hand over all your attendants to be slaughtered by others?"
After the words fell, before Zhu Yi could answer, Zhu Qizhen snorted coldly, turned to Meng Jun and said.
"What's the situation outside? Has Shu Liang retreated?"
It should be said that Zhu Qizhen was not a fool. The reason why he asked Meng Jun to stop Shu Liang was not just an act of anger.
You know, Nangong is Nangong after all. Although it is not as big as the imperial palace, it is not a trivial matter to lead people into the palace without permission.
The Supreme Emperor is also an emperor, and the place where he lives represents the seat of imperial power.
Wu Zhao broke into the palace without authorization. Even if the emperor wanted to protect him, the ministers would not agree.
And this kind of thing, given the character of his younger brother, would definitely not be given an imperial edict.
Otherwise, the pair of supreme beings from the Tian family would be completely at odds with each other.
Asking Huaien to come over to deliver the order and asking Zhu Qizhen to take the initiative to send the person out was already the most disrespectful way to do it while maintaining dignity.
What's more, with Shu Liang's domineering character, if he had an edict that could enter the palace and arrest people, he would have broken in long ago, and he would have waited at the palace gate for so long.
"this……"
Meng Jun lowered his head, somewhat afraid to speak.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Yi glanced at him and signaled him to report truthfully.
Thinking of the assurance Zhu Yi had just given him outside, Meng Jun took a deep breath and told him exactly what had just happened outside the palace.
"presumptuous!"
With a bang, as soon as Meng Jun finished speaking, the sound of the Emperor slapping the case angrily came from above.
"It's contrary, it's contrary. How dare a mere royal servant dare to bully me like this? You are really contrary to heaven. Meng Jun, why are you still standing there, why don't you arrest this bastard!"
The roars resounded throughout the entire Chonghua Hall.
Meng Jun shrank his neck, not daring to express his anger.
He had long known the character of Emperor Yi Tai. If he knew that Shu Liang was so fearless outside, how could he still calm down.
He glanced at Zhu Yi next to him for help, which means, brother, but what you asked me to say is that the emperor is angry, and you can't ignore it.
Zhu Yi naturally wouldn't ignore it. You know, he didn't come here to offend anyone.
So, facing the furious eyes of the Supreme Emperor, Zhu Yi knelt down and said.
"Please calm down your anger and listen to me."
Zhu Qizhen's face was so gloomy that he almost shed tears, he looked at Zhu Yi and said coldly.
"What do you want to say?"
Although the Emperor's various behaviors just now clearly told Zhu Yi that he did not want to hear such words, Zhu Yi still took a deep breath and spoke loudly.
"I dare you to ask the Supreme Emperor to do as Shu Liang said and hand over a group of people to the court to deal with them, so that the whole family in the world can be harmonious and the court can be dignified!"
"What did you say?"
As expected, after hearing these words, Zhu Qizhen's expression became more and more ugly, and he narrowed his eyes, as if he wanted to get to know the young man in front of him again.
After a moment, Zhu Qizhen sneered and said.
"Zhu Yi, don't think that just because I rely on you, I don't know how to advance or retreat. Although I live in Nangong, there are countless loyal and upright ministers in the world. Do you want to teach me a lesson if you gain some color?"
It should be said that at this moment, most of the goodwill Zhu Yi had accumulated in front of Zhu Qizhen was wiped away at once.
At this moment, Zhu Yi, in Zhu Qizhen's eyes, was more like an unruly person who was arrogant about his achievements and did not know the superiority and inferiority of his subordinates.
At the same time, feeling the Emperor's emotions, Zhu Yi also knew that the matter had reached the most critical moment.
So, he calmed down and continued to speak calmly, saying.
"Your Majesty, I never dare to teach your Majesty a lesson. However, as the saying goes, good medicine is bitter to the mouth and good for the disease, and loyal words are harsh to the ears but good for deeds. My father and ancestors devoted themselves to your majesty, swore allegiance to the death, risked their lives, and did not care about their own lives. I hope that your majesty can Stay safe and healthy, not being misled by traitors or harmed by treacherous schemes.”
"As a descendant of the Duke of Chengguo, although I no longer have a title, I still dare not forget the teachings of my father and ancestors. Everything I said is because of His Majesty's concern. I think about how many sycophants around His Majesty were around when he was in charge of the artifact. Where are they now?"
"I know that these words will make His Majesty angry, but if I can protect Your Majesty's safety, I will not hesitate to die, let alone suffer His Majesty's wrath!"
I have to say, these words are indeed useful.
Especially Zhu Yi's words "Although he no longer has a title" successfully reminded Zhu Qizhen of the spring hunting that just ended. Zhu Yi would rather give up the opportunity to regain his title than get the title of the East Palace Young Army for him. move.
I owe someone a favor, so naturally I feel short of breath.
Looking at Zhu Yi with a sincere face below, Zhu Qizhen felt a lot less angry, but since there was no step to go down, he could only snort and continue speaking with a cold face.
"Okay, then I'll give you a chance to hear your objectionable words and what kind of loyalty you are!"
As soon as the words fell, someone in the palace could clearly hear someone letting out a long sigh of relief.
However, it was not Zhu Yi, but Meng Jun beside him.
God knows just now, although the Supreme Emperor was reprimanding Zhu Yi, Meng Jun was even more frightened than him.
You know, just outside the palace gate, he had already agreed to take the person out. If he couldn't hand over the person by then, he would not only offend Shu Liang, but also Hu Hui.
However, after quietly looking at Zhu Yi, Meng Jun couldn't help but feel ashamed.
Look at how immobile they are. They are all of the same age. Why are they so different...
Zhu Yi had no time to care about Meng Jun's thoughts.
He knew very well the character of the Supreme Emperor in front of him. His previous 'contributions' could only temporarily calm him down. If he could not come up with a reasonable explanation, entering the palace this time would probably have the opposite effect.
So, after pondering for a moment, Zhu Yi seemed to be thinking about where to start. Just when Zhu Qizhen and Meng Jun both thought he was going to talk at length, Zhu Yi just spoke simply.
"Your Majesty, Commander Meng has just made it very clear what happened outside the palace, but I dare to ask, does your Majesty know why I rushed outside the palace gate at this time and happened to stop Eunuch Shu from entering the palace? ?”
Zhu Qizhen frowned and calmed down slightly.
This is indeed a problem!
He had met this Shu Liang, and his experience in the Xuan Mansion was still fresh in his memory. He knew very well that this slave was ruthless in his methods and determined in nature, and was not someone who delayed or hesitated.
But this time, if he really breaks into the palace with all his heart, Meng Jun, who is hesitant and does not dare to forcefully stop him, may be of no use.
Under such circumstances, it is indeed strange that Shu Liang delayed outside for so long...
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