Just as the rumors were spreading like wildfire, Lady Biyue returned to Heaven's Origin Planet. The first thing she did upon returning was to summon Miao Yi, Murong Xinghua, and Xu Tangran.
First of all, he naturally praised the performance of the three people during the Hundred Year Examination. After the praise, his tone suddenly changed and he said with a cold face, "Recently, there have been some unfavorable rumors about Lord Lieutenant. They have spread everywhere and Lord Lieutenant is very angry! The entire Domain B is taking action against those who spread the rumors. Why is there no reaction in the territory you are in charge of? Why are you allowing the rumors to spread? "
She originally wanted to stay in the Manor for a while longer. After all, it was rare for her to go back and have a reunion with her husband. However, the rumors here forced her to rush back early.
Miao Yi cupped his hands and replied, "Madam, the Grand Commander is not here. I dare not act on my own! Besides, this kind of thing can be suppressed on the surface. Even if it is spread in private, there is no way to suppress it. Lord Lieutenant is not afraid of the shadow. Why would he be afraid of mere rumors? "
Xu Tangran secretly glanced at Miao Yi. He didn't dare to fool Lady Biyue in front of such obviously perfunctory words. Only a fierce person like him would dare to say such things. However, he also felt it was funny. There was nothing to be afraid of. Everyone was about to leave with Kou Wenlan. Kou Wenlan had already sent news that Gao Sheng would be transferred away soon. He told them to prepare for the handover and then bring them along.
Under such circumstances, the two of them naturally had to secretly help Murong Xinghua. They pretended they didn't know anything and allowed the rumors to spread. They didn't have any intention of stopping the rumors.
Murong Xinghua stood at the side without saying a word. His face was expressionless, but he understood that the two of them were secretly cooperating with him.
Lady Biyue wasn't a fool. When she heard this, her pretty face instantly turned cold. Her gaze was like a sharp blade as she stared at Miao Yi. She was both angry and amused at the same time.
She could see that this guy was relying on the fact that she was about to leave and had nothing to fear! 'Fine! Let's wait and see. Let's see where you can run to! '
After a moment of silence, the sharpness in her gaze slowly receded. "Even if we can't help it, we still have to do things on the surface, right? In such a faraway place, there were only a few of you who participated in the examination. Only you know the situation at the scene. Even if the rumors can spread, it doesn't seem to be worth it. Why would such a huge situation occur? Could it be that this rumor is related to one of you? Murong Xinghua, what do you think? "
Murong Xinghua cupped his hands and said, "It's not me, I'm also a victim. There are also rumors that this lowly official is the mistress of Lord Lieutenant. This lowly official is also very indignant. "
What are you angry about? You are! Lady Biyue snorted in disdain. She was still suspicious of her, but after listening to her words, it made sense. If it was really her, there was no need to ruin her reputation. Which woman could bear this?
Miao Yi was unperturbed. Xu Tangran was secretly amused because he knew that Murong Xinghua no longer cared about her reputation as a mistress. Who would have thought that Murong Xinghua wanted to replace Madam Peach Blossom? He revealed all of Xiahou Longcheng's words and tarnished his reputation. Obviously, he wanted to clear his name. This was a ruthless move!
Madam Biyue's gaze then fell on Miao Yi and Xu Tangran, and the two hurriedly denied it.
Xu Tangran said, "It has nothing to do with me!"
Miao Yi defended himself as well, "If the three of us were to do so, it would only bring more harm than good to us! This lowly officer is thinking, did Lord Lieutenant offend someone? "
Lady Biyue furrowed her brows and pondered for a while. It was indeed the case. If the three of them were to spread such rumors, it wouldn't benefit them at all. There was no need to do such a thing. After a moment of silence. "No matter what, go back and immediately get your subordinates to move. At least stop the rumors from spreading in Heaven Street. If necessary, kill the chicken to warn the monkey!"
"Yes!" The three of them received the order and left.
The three of them immediately sent people out to carry out the decree. But it seemed a little too late to stop it now. The flow of people in Heaven Street was so large. With so many people coming and going, the news would have spread long ago …
A few days later, Kou Wenlan also returned. He heard the rumors here as well. He just laughed it off and couldn't be bothered. He was going to leave anyway.
Miao Yi and the two of them were naturally summoned by Kou Wenlan immediately. But when they arrived at the Grand Commander's residence and saw Kou Wenlan, they felt a little strange. They realized that there was a beautiful girl standing beside Kou Wenlan. She had bright eyes and wore an exquisitely made purple robe. She was slender and elegant, exuding a natural sense of nobility. Her gaze wandered around the three of them without restraint.
"Greetings, Grand Commander!"
The three of them had just bowed. Before Kou Wenlan, who was in high spirits due to the joyous occasion, could say anything, the girl in purple was already staring at Miao Yi and asked, "You are Niu Youde?"
"Uh …" Miao Yi couldn't figure out who this person was. He asked doubtfully, "Miss, you are? I don't think we've met before. How do you recognize me? "
The girl in purple pointed at him, then at Xu Tangran. She smiled and said, "To be able to help my brother clinch first place in the examination, you must have a heroic air about you. This one doesn't look like it. She's not as good-looking as you. It's obvious that it's you with one look."
Miao Yi was speechless. Xu Tangran's face was also stiff. He was speechless. He muttered to himself, 'Damn it. You can even tell from the looks? Do I look that bad? '
He really wanted to ask who this rude woman was.
"Hehe!" Kou Wenlan laughed and stood up. "Don't blame her! This is my sister, Kou Wenzi. She's used to speaking without restraint. Please don't take it to heart. This time, she insisted on coming here to see the great hero who clinched first place in the examination. I had no choice but to bring her here because of her pestering. "
So it was his sister! The three of them immediately paid their respects. "Greetings, Miss Kou!"
Kou Wenzi giggled and waved her hand. "No need to be so courteous. The Celestial Emperor said that you don't have to be so courteous. I don't deserve it."
"Wenzi, stop fooling around!" Kou Wenlan waved his hand and gestured for her to stand aside. He still had important matters to discuss with his three subordinates.
He didn't have anything else to discuss. He just informed the three of them that he was about to leave and head to another place to be promoted to a headquarter. He directly promised them that once they left with him, they would all be given the position of a Great Commander. Naturally, he had to ask Murong Xinghua. "Let bygones be bygones. You've done well in the examination this time. It's a good thing that you can learn from your mistakes and change for the better. I won't hold it against you. I won't make things difficult for you. Are you sure you really don't want to leave with me?"
Murong Xinghua was silent for a moment. Then, she cupped her fists and said, "I appreciate Great Commander's good intentions. However, I still wish to stay here."
Xu Tangran was a little anxious for her. He reminded, "Murong, think twice! Great Commander isn't someone who goes back on his word. Making a promise in front of everyone is an opportunity that others can only dream of! "
However, Miao Yi remained calm. He knew that it was useless to say anything. The current Murong Xinghua probably wouldn't focus on getting promoted and making a fortune.
As expected, Murong Xinghua smiled and shook her head. "Thank you Great Commander and Brother Xu for your good intentions. I, Murong Xinghua, wish you all a safe journey!"
"Sigh!" Kou Wenlan sighed softly. Murong Xinghua's willingness to give up on fame and fortune made him think highly of her. He wanted to recruit this kind of person even more. However … he could only say regretfully, "Fine! Since you've already made up your mind, I won't force you. "
He turned to look at Miao Yi and Xu Tangran. "I told you to prepare in advance. Who are you going to bring with you? Have you prepared the name list?"
The two of them immediately took out a jade plate each and presented it to Kou Wenlan.
Kou Wenlan took it and looked at it briefly before putting it away. "That's it then. You guys go back first. I'll report to the Lord Commander for approval!"
The three of them naturally took their leave. However, there was one more person who wanted to join in the fun. Kou Wenzi insisted on going with Miao Yi to see what kind of environment a hero was created in.
Miao Yi was speechless, but he couldn't refuse. He had to personally accompany this lady around the Eastern District Governor's Office. At the same time, he had to accept a bunch of nonsensical questions …
"You and I will be of the same rank soon. Sit down and talk!"
In the pavilion in the garden of the Guardian Palace, Madam Biyue smiled at Kou Wenlan, who was standing below. She held her fox spiritual pet in one arm and examined the jade plate Kou Wenlan had reported with the other.
Kou Wenlan thanked her, but didn't sit down. He still abided by the rules.
Madam Biyue didn't want to dwell on this matter. After looking through the name list on the jade plate, she gently placed it on the table and sighed. "So many people are going to be taken away at once! The Western District is still alright. The Golden Lotus cultivators in the Eastern District are almost all gone. "
There was no other way. Miao Yi had to take Fu Qing and the others away.
Kou Wenlan smiled. "They were all recruited by Niu Youde. It is reasonable to take them away. I hope Madam will be magnanimous."
"Kou Wenlan, it's not that I don't want to give you face. The Heavenly Court lacks many things, but it doesn't lack people who want to be officials. Since you have spoken, I have nothing else to say. It's just that …" Madam Biyue shook her head and sighed. She took out another jade plate and pushed it in front of him. "I can't disobey the orders of my superiors! Take a look for yourself. "
'I can't disobey the orders of my superiors. What's going on?' Kou Wenlan frowned. He took a step forward and took the jade plate on the table to take a look. His expression changed when he saw it.
It was a decree from Cao Wanxiang to Madam Biyue. The general idea was that if Kou Wenlan wanted to leave, she could let him go. However, Kou Wenlan's subordinates were not allowed to be taken away.
This was no longer a matter of how many people he could take away. He was not allowed to take a single person away!
Kou Wenlan wasn't stupid. Although Cao Wanxiang was Madam Biyue's superior, he didn't dare to control Madam Biyue. It was more likely that he didn't want to work under Marquis Tianyuan. Kou Wenlan forced a smile and said, "I hope Madam can put in a good word for me in front of the Marquis."
His words hinted that there was something fishy going on. He wanted Madam Biyue to give him some face.
Madam Biyue shook her head. "I know what you are thinking, but this has absolutely nothing to do with the Marquis. I might as well say that the Marquis can't make this decision. Why don't you think of a way to greet the Ying family? As long as the Ying family agrees, General Cao will definitely give another decree. I won't have any objections. I will definitely give you face! "
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