If Mi Kongqun had entered the Qiu Family's territory and entered the martial world, it would not have been difficult for the Qiu Family to toy with him to death as long as he had left Tiantang City. However, they were in Tiantang City after all. It would not be difficult for Mi Kongqun to toy with Qiu Yunsan to death as the local tyrant.
Groups of imperial guards arrived one after another. Without saying a word, they first occupied the high ground and then began to set up defenses in all directions. They did not interfere with Qiu Yunsan and the others nor did they save anyone; they only watched the scene unfold.
In spite of this, the number of people increased, forming an absolute suppression of power.
Old Marshal Qiu's expression grew uglier as he muttered a curse, "Damned eunuch, how arrogant!"
Yun Yang said to Dong Tianleng, intentionally or otherwise, "Little Leng, how many people have come from your family this time? I'm afraid the situation isn't looking good. The Qiu Family is most likely going to suffer a loss. "
Dong Tianleng was already sweating as he said with a dark expression, "Our family has the least people. Other than me, there are only two guards. Now …"
Dong Tianleng's worry was evident in his words. "What should we do? How did things become so serious? "
Old Marshal Qiu Jianhan's expression had darkened completely.
Scuffling footsteps could be heard, as if the soles of their shoes were scraping against the ground with each step as they walked over slowly. The sound was messy, making one's heart flutter.
Then, five silhouettes walked out slowly from the other end of the street.
Every one of them was slightly hunched over.
Each of them was fair and beardless.
Each of them wore a eunuch's uniform.
Each of them wore a deadpan expression, their gazes unmoving like zombies.
Each of them had a horsetail whisk in their arms.
Each of them was walking with their feet splayed out.
This group of people had turned the corner of the street in the middle of the night, but it gave everyone a sense of eeriness.
The one in the middle was taller than the rest. He was middle-aged, beardless, pale, and muscular. His gaze was colder as well; he seemed to be the leader of the group.
However, Yun Yang's gaze fell on the face of the person on his right.
Eunuch Wu.
Eunuch Wu, whom he had almost killed with a single slap and had half of his teeth knocked out, was also the familiar silhouette who had attempted to assassinate him in front of the Residence of Yun!
This person had been hiding in the depths of the palace ever since that day. Yun Yang had never had the chance to see him again.
This was the first time he had seen this person appear in front of him after the assassination attempt!
Using Dong Tianleng's body as a cover, Yun Yang observed the eunuch carefully.
As far as the eye could see, his footsteps were still weak, his eyes were dull, and his body was not tall and straight. From head to toe, there was still no sign of cultivation. If anyone saw him, they would instantly come to the conclusion that he was a eunuch who had lost his body, a eunuch who did not have many years left to live.
In spite of this, Yun Yang noticed something that others would not have noticed. He had knocked out many of his teeth the other day, so this fellow's cheeks should have been deflated. However, they looked full now!
It was as if he had never been injured!
This was thought-provoking.
As if sensing Yun Yang's gaze, Eunuch Wu lifted his head to look in his direction. Seeing Yun Yang who was glaring at him, a deep hatred flashed in his eyes.
"Young Master Qiu." The eunuch in the middle was Keeper Mi, Mi Kongqun himself.
Mi Kongqun squinted his eyes, his gaze focused on Qiu Yunsan who was in the crowd and said faintly, "We're all friends after all. Isn't it a little too much for you to do this?"
Qiu Yunsan was enraged. "F * ck you! Is it a little too much for you to set me up? Mi Kongqun, don't you try this with me. Let me ask you, how do you plan to give me an explanation? "
Mi Kongqun narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "I only want to know … what kind of explanation do you want, Young Master Qiu?"
Qiu Yunsan snorted coldly and said, "Mi Kongqun, you've set me up and tarnished the Qiu Family's reputation. You've even made me fall into your trap and almost lost my reputation. I'm indebted to you for your hospitality. Do I have any other way other than to take your life?"
Mi Kongqun chuckled coldly. "I'm afraid the explanation that Young Master Qiu wants isn't easy to ask for!"
He chuckled coldly. "Young Master Qiu is in Yutang's capital city, right under the emperor's feet, yet you've brazenly kidnapped innocent citizens. You're so brazen, completely disregarding the nation's laws. I wonder how Young Master Qiu plans to give the Empire of Yutang?"
Qiu Yunsan was stunned and said angrily, "Mi Kongqun, are you going to talk about an explanation with me?"
Mi Kongqun sneered. "Talk about what? I, Mi Kongqun, am also a citizen of Yutang. How can I allow a lowly person like you to do as you please? Today, I'll take you down first and go to the Qiu Family to ask for forgiveness from the Qiu Family's Old Patriarch. It's only right that I give an explanation to the Old Patriarch then! "
Qiu Yunsan chortled. "Mi Kongqun, don't you dare!"
Mi Kongqun's gaze was vicious. "Young Master Qiu will know whether I dare or not very soon!"
Seeing that both parties were getting more and that Qiu Yunsan's eyes were spitting fire and he was about to attack, Yun Yang sighed instinctively.
Qiu Yunsan was still too young. Even if he had a plan, he was still too impulsive.
Mi Kongqun had been talking about the country of Yutang, every word he said was righteous. If Qiu Yunsan were to be stubborn and even make the first move, the Qiu Family would not be able to say anything even if he were to be killed here today!
A sliver of disappointment flashed across Old Marshal Qiu Jianhan's eyes.
Qiu Yunsan's original intention was to put the matter on the martial world's grudge and he had used this argument to force Old Marshal Qiu to retreat. However, he did not, or rather, he did not manage to do so in time. Mi Kongqun had seized the initiative and caused the subsequent development to change completely.
He was still too young …
"Mi Kongqun!" Old Marshal Qiu said faintly.
"Old Marshal." Mi Kongqun bowed respectfully. Although he was the emperor's valet, he knew that if he were to really fight with Qiu Jianhan, he would be the unlucky one.
"You talk about the righteousness of the nation. This old man would like to ask you, what was the righteousness of the nation when you plotted against Qiu Yunsan?"
Qiu Jianhan asked, "What was the righteousness of the nation when you plotted against Qiu Yunsan?"
Mi Kongqun lifted his head abruptly. "Old Marshal …"
It was obvious that Qiu Jianhan did not want to give him time to explain. He cut him off and said, "You plotted to drag this old man's wife into this as well. What was the righteousness of the nation?"
Mi Kongqun was stunned. Then, he looked aggrieved as he said, "Old Marshal, I know you're Qiu Yunsan's uncle and Qiu Yunsan is your nephew … but you …"
Qiu Jianhan frowned and said, "This is the Empire of Yutang, Tiantang City. What do you mean by 'uncle and nephew'? Is this your reason? Or are you saying that this old man is playing favoritism and cheating now? Not only did you not answer this old man's question about the righteousness of the nation, you've even brought the topic to our family. What a beautiful trick you've played. Mi Kongqun, is this the answer you're giving this old man? "
Mi Kongqun said angrily, "Old Marshal doesn't care about the thugs who openly threaten and kidnap people. Instead, you're pressuring me, a victim. What is the meaning of this?"
"This old man doesn't mean anything." The old marshal pointed at the imperial guards around him and said faintly, "You're the majordomo of the imperial household, but how can you mobilize so many imperial guards? Where's the warrant to mobilize the troops? Show it to this old man! This old man is very interested to know who has given you such a great authority! "
The tip of Mi Kongqun's nose was already sweating as he said in a shrill voice, "This majordomo has the authority to mobilize the imperial guards to encircle and annihilate the traitors who plot against the palace!"
Qiu Jianhan pressed on. "What a great accusation! May I ask where the palace is? And where is this place? Majordomo Mi, your so-called authority can't be used arbitrarily even in the palace! How can it be done unless it's an emergency? "
"Now that you've brought the imperial guards out of the palace and come here with such fanfare, who has given you the authority to do so?"
"This is the nation's military force! The force that guards the palace! It's not a private army that a mere eunuch like you, Mi Kongqun, a eunuch, a eunuch, can command! "
Qiu Jianhan's tone was stern.
If he did not step forward, his nephew would definitely be at a disadvantage. It would be a grievance that he had to keep to himself. It would not be for nothing, but it could very well cost his life!
While he could turn the situation around by stepping forward like this, he would definitely offend this person who was close to His Majesty the emperor!
There would be no end to the trouble.
Facing Old Marshal Qiu's forceful approach, Mi Kongqun's gaze was filled with resentment.
Qiu Jianhan did not speak to Mi Kongqun anymore but turned to look at the imperial guards on the wall. "Which one of you is the leader? Come here! "
A burly guard leaped down. "Old Marshal."
"Show me the Tiger Tally that mobilizes you!" The old marshal extended his arm and said in an unquestionable tone, "Let me see who allowed all of you to leave the palace, who signed the order to allow all of you to follow Mi Kongqun out!"
The leader of the guards was flushed. "No."
Their trip this time was purely on their own. How could there be any Tiger Tally?
"No?" The old marshal's expression turned dangerous. "You all came out just like that without any? Your mission is to protect the palace! Protect His Majesty! How can you leave your post without permission? If something happens in the palace, how many heads do you have to bear the responsibility? Even if you don't want your own life, do you want the lives of your family? "
The leader of the guards was flushed. "This humble official … this humble official …"
"All of you, scram back!" Qiu Jianhan glared at them. "Do you really want this old man to chase all of you away? Go back and be vigilant. If there's a next time, this old man shall report this to His Majesty and punish you severely! I shall exterminate your entire family! Save all of you from risking your lives like this! "
"Yes!"
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