Sima Wentian was well-informed. He knew that the Celestial Emperor would summon him as soon as the news broke. When he received the summons, he was already on his way to the Celestial Hall.
"Your Majesty!"
After Sima Wentian bowed, Qing Zhu asked from his high seat, "What is going on with that monkey? Is he really going to massacre the entire Celestial Street?"
Sima Wentian smiled bitterly. "I don't know if he really is going to massacre the entire Celestial Street, but he did gather his troops and is heading towards Heaven's Origin Planet. However, before he left, he purposely had his men spread a rumor that he was going to massacre the entire Celestial Street."
"Rumor?" Qing Zhu was taken aback. The anger hidden between his brows gradually dissipated as he realized that Miao Yi seemed to have other intentions. Otherwise, why would he purposely spread a rumor? " Last time, he used a rumor to disrupt the morale of the army. This time, he's using another rumor to massacre the entire Celestial Street. Does this monkey really like to create trouble? "
Sima Wentian replied, "I believe that he won't cause trouble this time. He just wants to regain some face." Qing Zhu waited for him to continue. After seeing his reaction, he continued, "When he left Celestial Street the last time, a group of merchants went to humiliate him. He then declared that he would lead an army to massacre the entire Celestial Street. At the time, those merchants were indeed frightened. I believe that brat knows the consequences of leading the Left Supervisory Guard to massacre the entire Celestial Street. However, he had already made such a bold claim, so he had to pull his men over. The purpose of spreading the rumor was to scare them away. Once they disappeared, he would have a way out and the matter would be over. "
"Mm! That makes sense. " Qing Zhu nodded. After some thought, he felt that it made sense. Otherwise, that brat wasn't stupid. He would know that no one would be able to protect him if he led the Left Supervisory Guard to massacre the entire Celestial Street. He asked, "Did he really scare those people away? I don't want to be caught in the crossfire. "
Sima Wentian nodded and said, "The shopkeepers of the Imperial Vassal Clan fear Niu Youde like a tiger or a wolf. When they heard that Niu Youde is leading his army here, they were all scared out of their wits and ran away. No one dared to bet that Niu Youde was just trying to scare them. They closed their shops and ran. "
"Hmph! How awe-inspiring. " Master Qing snorted coldly. It was unclear whether these words were a compliment or a derogatory one. He then asked, "What's going on with the Left Military Inspector? How can he be allowed to mobilize his troops and horses? Don't they even have this little bit of military discipline? "
Sima Wentian replied, "Your Majesty, back then, for the sake of convenience, Niu Youde's Black Tiger Flag isn't far from Heaven's Street. This time, he wasn't the one who mobilized his troops. I asked for permission. "
Qing Zhu: "What kind of muddle-headed superior would agree to this?"
Sima Wentian didn't know how to answer this question. The spy he had planted there couldn't be involved in everything. If it wasn't for the fact that Qing Zhu wanted to watch a monkey show, he wouldn't have allowed the spy to participate in certain matters. Otherwise, if he interfered in everything, it would be too easy for him to be exposed. The reason why he placed a spy by Miao Yi's side was to confirm if there was anything suspicious or suspicious about Miao Yi. If he discovered anything unreliable, he could inform the Green Lord in time to avoid using someone unsuitable. He didn't want the spy to be reduced to merely gathering information. Was it appropriate for a concubine to always be involved in military affairs? Even if she was the legal wife, it wasn't appropriate for her to do so.
Hence, he didn't know what reason Miao Yi had used to convince the Black Dragon Division to mobilize his troops for this matter.
Fortunately, the person who could answer his question had arrived. The person who could answer the question had arrived. A lean and short old man dressed in a black robe walked into the Starry Hall. His hair and beard were as black as ink. He strode forward with bright eyes and a pair of sharp eyes. He was the Commander of the Left Military Governor, Defeating Armies.
"Your Majesty!" Defeating Armies bowed, then nodded to Sima Wentian beside him. The latter nodded back as a form of greeting.
Qing Zhu said, "Wentian, tell him about that Niu Youde."
Sima Wentian was about to speak, but Defeating Armies raised his hand to stop him. He narrowed his eyes and said, "There's no need to say anything. I already know."
Qing Zhu: "How did that Niu Youde manage to request for permission to mobilize the Left Supervisory Guard's troops for this matter?"
Defeating Armies: "According to the reports from my subordinates, Niu Youde didn't say that he was going to massacre the Celestial Streets. It's just that he has just taken charge of the Black Tiger Banner, so he had some problems coordinating with his subordinates. Hence, he decided to bring some people out to train with the troops without affecting their mission. This is a reasonable request. I don't think my subordinates have done anything wrong. "
Qing Zhu was speechless. Sima Wentian hurriedly continued, "Defeating Armies, don't you think that the officials are being too quiet? It's better to stop Niu Youde in time. Don't let someone with ulterior motives take advantage of him. "
Defeating Armies said confidently, "What does the officials' silence have to do with me, the Left Supervisory Guard? My subordinates didn't report that they were going to massacre the Celestial Streets. They only brought some people out to train. In fact, Niu Youde didn't do anything like that either. The orders from the upper and lower levels were all in order. Nothing happened. How could the Left Supervisory Guard be so scared that he would change his orders and retreat just because the officials were eyeing him? "
Sima Wentian: "What if something happens?"
Defeating Armies glanced at him and said, "Then we'll wait until something happens. If nothing happens, is there a need to be so scared?"
Sima Wentian stared at him speechlessly. It seemed like he wasn't the only one who was criticizing him.
Qing Zhu stroked his beard and looked up as if nothing had happened. It seemed like he was counting the stars in the Celestial Hall.
For him to relinquish the power of the Left Supervisory Guard, he was naturally his most trusted confidant. There was no need to doubt his loyalty. It was just that sometimes, he was too direct with his words. It was easy for people to be embarrassed.
At this time, someone came to look for trouble. Someone outside reported that the Empress had arrived. Qing Zhu gestured for her to come in.
Xiahou Chengyu dragged his long skirt as he walked in. Sima Wentian and Defeating Armies stood to his left and right and cupped their hands in greeting.
After Xiahou Chengyu bowed, he began to complain, "Your Majesty, someone is leading the Left Supervisory Guard to massacre the Celestial Streets. Something big is going to happen."
Qing Zhu glanced at a certain person below. As he expected, before he could say anything, the Left Supervisory Guard's Defeating Armies had already answered, "Empress, I wonder which Left Supervisory Guard you are talking about? Someone from the Left Supervisory Guard wants to massacre the Celestial Streets. How come this humble subject doesn't know about it? "
Xiahou Chengyu turned slightly and said with a serious expression, "It's the newly transferred Left Supervisory Guard, Niu Youde."
Defeating Armies asked, "This humble subject doesn't know. How did Empress know that Niu Youde is leading the Left Supervisory Guard to massacre the Celestial Streets? Did Niu Youde tell you personally, or has he already done so? I hope that Her Ladyship isn't trying to slander the Left Supervisor based on rumors she heard. "
"…" Xiahou Chengyu was speechless. She had already received the news from the Celestial Streets. She had waited for these two to arrive before coming to see Her Majesty. In fact, Defeating Armies was right. This was indeed the news she had heard. It had not happened yet. After a moment of surprise, she said, "Niu Youde is leading the Left Supervisory Guard's troops to the Heavenly Origin Planet."
Defeating Armies lowered his head and said indifferently, "Empress, you should mind your own business. You don't have to worry about this humble subject."
Xiahou Chengyu's expression was slightly angry. "Defeating Armies, you …"
"Alright, this is not a place for you to quarrel." Qing Zhu interrupted her in time to stop her from continuing. Otherwise, if Defeating Armies were to come back later and criticize Xiahou Chengyu again, he would come back with a petition to abolish the Empress. She would definitely be angered half to death. Later on, the Old Master of the Xiahou family would fight Defeating Armies to the death, and he would be beaten half to death by Defeating Armies. Then, he would have to confer medicine to comfort him, and he would have to deal with a crying woman.
Defeating Armies didn't think much of Miao Yi's plan to massacre the Celestial Streets. However, the Black Dragon Division was shocked when they received the news. It was inevitable that someone would contact the Black Dragon Division to inquire about such a big matter. The Big Dipper Army's Yu Zhongzhen was the first to ask what was going on.
'Is this how you do things? You want to massacre the Celestial Streets? What kind of joke is this?'
Nie Wuxiao was a little angry. She personally contacted Miao Yi and asked him what was going on.
Miao Yi pretended to be confused, saying that there was no such thing. He just wanted to bring his men to Celestial Streets to buy some things. How did buying things turn into massacring the Celestial Streets?
Nie Wuxiao: 'Niu Youde, you have to consider the consequences. If the Left Supervisory Guard's men touch Celestial Streets for no reason, you might lose your head.'
Miao Yi: 'Commander, how is this possible? I really didn't. I don't know which bastard is trying to trick me. Even if I give the order, my subordinates have to listen to it!'
Nie Wuxiao thought it was reasonable. However, to be safe, she ordered Bo Yue to investigate in secret. After investigation, she found out that none of the subordinates accompanying Niu Youde had heard of massacring the Celestial Streets … Of course, the subordinates didn't know about this either, except for a few core members of Miao Yi's group.
Nie Wuxiao was immediately puzzled. 'Where did this rumor come from?'
Recalling the grudge between Niu Youde and the Celestial Streets, she decided to have Bo Yue secretly issue an order to Miao Yi's entourage. If Miao Yi really wanted to give the order to massacre the Celestial Streets, they were to immediately take out the decree and order the Black Tiger Banner's men to stop Miao Yi.
Mu Yulian brought a small group of people to Planet Six-Fingered to stay behind. Qu Yahong accompanied them, and Bo Yue gave Qu Yahong a secret decree. However, Bo Yue didn't know that his two little lovers were already under someone's control. If Miao Yi really wanted to cause trouble, he really didn't know if Qu Yahong would have the guts to jump out and stop Miao Yi.
What was even more outrageous was that as soon as the troops arrived at the outskirts of Heaven's Origin Planet, Miao Yi smiled and transmitted his voice to Qu Yahong beside him, "Did the Black Dragon Division give you any secret decree to announce at a critical moment?"
Qu Yahong's expression froze. She immediately transmitted her voice to Miao Yi, informing him of Bo Yahong's secret decree.
"Haha!" Miao Yi chuckled. It wasn't Xiao Boyue or Qu Yahong. He strode out from the troops, and ahead of him, Fu Qing led a group of people out of the city to welcome him.
Fu Qing swept his gaze across the tens of thousands of troops, a bitter smile on his face as he thought, 'Who would believe you if you said it wasn't!'
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