When Eunuch Gao heard this, he was displeased. He was about to reprimand Nie Qingyun for his rudeness when Li Yunzheng suddenly raised his hand.
Pa!
The slap landed on Eunuch Gao's cheek, crisp and clear.
Everyone was taken aback.
Eunuch Gao was stunned by Li Yunzheng's slap. His anger was instantly extinguished by Li Yunzheng. It was as though a bucket of cold water had been poured on him. But deep in his heart, he was still burning with fury.
Li Yunzheng said.
"Are you the emperor, or am I the emperor?"
Eunuch Gao hurriedly lowered his body. "Of course it's His Majesty."
Li Yunzheng said in a deep voice, "I came here today to negotiate, not to cause trouble … Are you trying to frame me with your attitude?"
Although Li Yunzheng was only a puppet, he was well-read and knowledgeable. He was not a fool. In terms of eloquence, Eunuch Gao and Wang Shizhong were no match for him. But in Wang Shizhong's opinion, this little emperor was a little too young and impetuous. What's the use? He was just swayed by his emotions.
Wang Shizhong echoed, "His Majesty's words make sense. Since His Majesty hasn't spoken, Eunuch Gao, as an official, you shouldn't interrupt. Be careful, His Majesty might punish you for the crime of overstepping your authority. You won't be able to bear the consequences."
Eunuch Gao nodded. "Sir Wang is right … I will be more careful in the future. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Li Yunzheng scoffed.
The anger that had been pent up in his heart for a long time dissipated with this slap, and his mood became much better.
It was only right and proper for a master to beat someone up.
Even though he was a puppet emperor, Eunuch Gao did not dare to disregard the hierarchy and retaliate in front of everyone. He could only swallow his anger.
Li Yunzheng looked at Nie Qingyun and said,
"This is the first time I've come to Cloud Mountain. The scenery here isn't bad. Sect Master Nie, why don't you introduce us?"
Nie Qingyun didn't know that Senior Lu was observing Ji Liang, so he was late. He couldn't have asked for more from the Emperor, so he said, "Please."
The two of them walked to the east side of the cloud platform and began to introduce themselves.
"Your Majesty, from the east to the west of the Cloudy Mountain, there are a total of 12 main peaks, and all of them follow the Cloudy Mountain Range …"
Wang Shizhong did not pay much attention to Nie Qingyun's introduction. Instead, he shifted his attention to the mountain peak where Ji Liang had appeared.
At the same time, he was puzzled. Wild horses were hard to tame. Although Shu 'er's cultivation was average, there were many experts in the Prince's Residence, including experts in taming horses. What was so special about this horse that it could not be tamed?
Li Yunzheng and Nie Qingyun chatted for a while. When Wang Shizhong felt it was about time, he stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, we have important matters to attend to."
The two of them turned around.
Li Yunzheng looked at Wang Shizhong with a complicated gaze and said, "I know what to do."
Everyone entered the center of the cloud platform and took their seats.
After taking a seat, Wang Shizhong was the first to speak. "Sect Master Nie, His Majesty has come with the greatest sincerity. If it's possible, release the Sky Martial Court's disciples. "
Nie Qingyun ignored Wang Shizhong. Instead, he looked at Li Yunzheng and said, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm unwilling to release the Sky Martial Court disciples, but they're colluding with the Flying Star House to destroy Cloud Mountain. This was a battle between sects in the cultivation world and had nothing to do with the imperial court. Moreover, as I've said, I can't make the decision on this matter. "
"Senior Lu?" Wang Shizhong asked.
"That's right," Nie Qingyun replied honestly.
"I've heard of Senior Lu's reputation. Indeed, he's capable of killing Ye Zhen and Chen Tiandu. However, it's better to squash enmity than keep it alive. Naturally, His Majesty has come to resolve this matter. Yu Chenshu is only the Sky Martial Court's Dean, after all. He's been ill lately and can't come. Your Majesty, your status and identity are far superior to Yu Chenshu … Isn't this sincerity enough? "Wang Shizhong asked.
Nie Qingyun nodded slightly.
Wang Shizhong's words made sense even though Li Yunzheng was only a puppet emperor.
Alas, why wasn't Senior Lu here yet? Nie Qingyun turned to look at Xia Changqiu and the others who were waiting.
At this moment, Li Yunzheng sighed and remained silent.
Nie Qingyun asked in confusion, "May I know why you're sighing, Your Majesty?"
Li Yunzheng said unhurriedly, "I'm just lamenting the fact that even a small mountain like Cloud Mountain is so majestic. I wonder how vast Great Tang's land is. As the monarch, I don't even have the right to see it. I'm just lying to myself when I say that the land under the heavens belongs to me."
How could Wang Shizhong not hear the hidden meaning in Nie Qingyun's words?
He smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you're still young. There are many things in life that are beyond our control. "
Nie Qingyun's words were forceful. At the same time, it was a warning to the emperor that he was not Eunuch Gao whom Nie Qingyun could do whatever he wanted.
Li Yunzheng sighed and said, "Of course, I understand that. However, weren't the 'adults' you speak of when they were young as well? Which one of them is like me? Was Father like this when he was young as well? "
"You're right, Your Majesty." Wang Shizhong remained expressionless as he bowed slightly with cupped fists. "Your Majesty, please seek justice for the nearly 2,000 Sky Martial Court disciples."
He sighed.
Neigh!
Ji Liang's neighing rang in the air again.
Wang Shizhong's daughter jumped up excitedly and said, "Father, my horse! I see it! My horse …"
Wang Shizhong glanced at Wang Shu and motioned for her to be quiet. Wang Shu did as she was told.
"Sect Master Nie, why is this horse on Cloud Mountain?" Wang Shizhong asked.
Nie Qingyun heard the horse's neighing as well. He smiled and said, "To tell you the truth, that peak is where Senior Lu lives. As for the horse, I've never seen it before. If you're interested, you can ask Senior Lu when he arrives. "
"Thank you." Wang Shizhong cupped his fists.
At this moment, Xia Changqiu saw Lu Zhou, Yu Zhenghai, Yu Shangrong, Little Yuan 'er, and Conch flying toward them.
To show his respect, Nie Qingyun had already given up the East Peak of Cloudmist Mountain to the four of them, and now, the master and his disciples occupied the East Peak alone. Cloud Mountain was huge, and the disciples did not lack space. Hence, they did not mind.
When Lu Zhou and his disciples slowly flew up to the cloud platform, the thousands of Cloud Mountain disciples bowed in unison.
"Senior Lu."
When there were so many of them, their aura was immediately apparent. It was as though they could topple the mountains and overturn the seas.
The others turned to look at the old man.
When Li Yunzheng looked at the old man, he frowned slightly. 'Why does this old man look so familiar?'
The more he looked at him, the more he found him familiar.
When the old man landed on the cloud platform, Xia Changqiu and the others bowed. "Senior Lu."
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded in greeting. Then, he looked at the huge imperial chariot in the sky and walked toward the center of the cloud platform.
The crowd parted to make way for him.
Whether it was the palace or the Sky Martial Court, nobody dared to stop the white-haired old man.
Li Yunzheng was shocked when he recognized the old man. If it were not for his unique identity and his habit of putting on a disguise, he would have leaped up to greet the old man.
Could it be … this was the so-called fate?
Li Yunzheng suppressed the confusion and shock in his heart and forced himself to remain calm.
However …
Lu Zhou walked up to the others and said, "Li Yunzheng, I knew you'd come."
"…"
Wang Shizhong, Wang Shu, the soldiers, and the Sky Martial Court disciples frowned.
'Is this how you speak to the ruler of a nation?
Insubordination? '
Wang Shu was about to reprimand the old man when her father, Wang Shizhong, was quick to react. He held her back and shot her a meaningful look. At this moment, Wang Shu sat down obediently.
Eunuch Gao, Wang Shizhong, and the others were much more experienced than Wang Shu and the others. After all, the emperor was the one being humiliated, not them.
This was a good opportunity for the young emperor to have a taste of the evil of the human heart.
Li Yunzheng cupped his fists awkwardly and said, "Old mister."
The others were speechless.
'Wait, wasn't the young emperor hot-tempered earlier? Why is he so obedient when he's old?
That tone, that expression, that expression … '
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