At this time, Zhangsun Mansion was in chaos. Since the servants knew that this was the Star of Calamity, no one worked anymore. Some stood in a daze, some knelt on the ground, praying in their hearts, and some jumped over the courtyard to escape.
This was the Star of Calamity. Once it descended, the entire Tang Dynasty would be in chaos. What was the use of staying in Zhangsun Mansion? It was better to go home and hide. The servants fled one after another, and the huge mansion withered in an instant.
Zhangsun Wuji stood in the front yard, looking up at the sky with fear on his face. His heart was very complicated.
He already knew that this was Mars just now. At the same time, he also knew that wherever Mars descended, there would be disasters.
But what crimes did the people of the Tang Dynasty commit? What crimes did the people of the world commit?
These were all done by Li Erlang. If he didn't kill his brother, how could this disaster happen today?
Even the heavens couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to punish Li Erlang.
The funny thing was that he was once Li Erlang's accomplice.
But thinking about it, he and Li Erlang were relatives. How could he just stand by and do nothing?
"Men, prepare the horse."
Zhangsun Wuji waved his sleeves and walked straight out the door.
He decided to go to the palace and ask Li Erlang for an explanation. Today's disaster was definitely related to him.
Zhangsun Wuji didn't say anything along the way. His face was gloomy, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or sad. Only his trembling arms betrayed the fear in his heart.
The coachman also knew the severity of the matter. He didn't dare to delay. With a wave of his whip, he rushed straight to the palace.
"Whoosh …"
The carriage stopped at the Vermillion Bird Gate, and Zhangsun Wuji darted out of the carriage. Just as he was about to head into the palace, there was a commotion coming from not far away. He casually took a glance and saw that it was Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, and the others. Almost all the famous officials in the imperial court were present.
"Lord Wei, Lord Fang …"
"Why are you all here?"
Zhangsun Wuji's face was still gloomy. The laughter between brothers in the past was gone.
"For Mars in the sky, of course."
Wei Zheng stood up with a walking stick in his hand. His face was pale.
"That's right. With the appearance of Mars, Your Majesty cannot escape responsibility."
Fang Xuanling glanced at the crowd, each word resounding.
Zhangsun Wuji nodded. He could not refute this point. Even if he was the Emperor's brother-in-law, he could not be partial. Even Lu Guogong, Cheng Yaojin, who was standing to the side, was silent because he deeply understood what the bane meant.
"Since all of you are of the same mind, let's enter the palace together."
Zhangsun Wuji swept his gaze across the crowd, and finally, his gaze landed on Wei Zheng. This was because he did not speak just now, which was not in line with this old man's character. However, with a glance, he realized that Wei Zheng was a little different today. He could not help but ask, "Lord Wei, I thought you don't usually use a crutch? Why today? "
"Bang, bang, bang …"
Wei Zheng slammed the crutch in his hand on the ground, but his face was pale. "It's all because of Mars."
After that, he glanced at the direction of the imperial study. His eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked intimidating. "Let's go. Today, we must get an explanation from His Majesty."
"That's right. Today, we must get an explanation from His Majesty."
"Everyone, let's go."
Everyone's expression was unfriendly as they walked straight to the palace gate.
The guards at the palace gate were a little flustered. Why were all these court officials here today? Could it be that something big had happened?
They were puzzled, but they did not intend to show favoritism. Without an audience with His Majesty, entering the palace gate was considered trespassing. That was punishable by death.
Looking at the approaching court officials, the guard touched the Tang Saber in his hand. His eyes revealed a trace of coldness.
"Halt, or you will be punished for trespassing."
They knew that these were court officials, but without an audience with His Majesty, it was trespassing. As soldiers, they only followed orders and did not recognize the person.
Of course, they were not really going to attack. They just wanted to stop these people and report back to His Majesty. After all, the person in front of them was more than ten ranks higher than them. If they were to attack him, they might be raided tomorrow. They did not dare to take such a risk.
"What did you just say?"
Zhangsun Wuji took a step forward. His eyes were half narrowed, and there was a chill in his gaze.
"Sir, you cannot trespass into the Vermillion Bird Palace Gate."
Looking at Zhangsun Wuji's eyes, the guard was a little scared. The other party was an official more than ten ranks higher than him. However, when he thought about it, if he allowed them to enter the palace without an audience, he and his brothers would be sentenced to death. Unknowingly, his courage grew. "Sir, please show me your edict, or let the palace servants bring you in. Otherwise, please forgive my rudeness."
After that, he pulled out the Tang Saber at his waist. Then, he swept a glance behind him. Everyone immediately understood and pulled out their Tang Sabers in unison.
"Alright, alright."
Wei Zheng walked out of the crowd shakily with his walking stick. He laughed coldly. "Looks like you want to repeat the incident at the Black Tortoise Gate. Then, I will wait for you here today."
After that, he glanced in the direction of the Black Tortoise Gate. He seemed to be touched.
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