"Yes!" Gao Guan accepted the order and left without another word.
After this incident, Qing Zhu was no longer in the mood to seek pleasure. With a flick of his sleeve and a cold snort, he turned around and returned to the Celestial Hall to wait. If it weren't for his status, he would have personally gone to settle the score with Miao Yi out of anger.
Shangguan Qing shook his head and followed behind. He could see that Miao Yi had indeed angered Lord Qing. If it was someone else, Lord Qing wouldn't have paid attention to such an insignificant character. However, it was a person that Lord Qing favored who dared to act so presumptuously. This made Lord Qing feel like he was slapping himself in the face.
He knew that someone like Niu Youde, who had no background or backing, would definitely die after causing such a mess. With so many people watching, Niu Youde couldn't deny it.
In the Imperial Garden Headquarter, Fei Hong returned dejectedly and slowly walked into the hall. Everyone in the hall immediately revealed a hopeful look, but when they saw Fei Hong's reaction, they all sighed inwardly. They guessed that she had returned empty-handed.
Almost at the same time, everyone looked behind Fei Hong and saw three figures landing outside. Gao Guan's face was indifferent as he walked in unhurriedly with two attendants. The guards outside didn't dare to stop him.
The sudden appearance of this Cold Magistrate made everyone's hearts tighten.
Miao Yi, who was sitting on the high platform, stood up and sheathed his sword. He quickly walked down the steps and cupped his fists, "Emissary Gao of the Right has come personally. Apologies for not coming out to greet you. Please have a seat!" He didn't know if Gao Guan was here to execute or help him. After all, he had asked for his help before.
Gao Guan's black robe swayed along with his footsteps. He stopped in front of Miao Yi and said indifferently, "There's no need for a seat. I'm here to ask if Commander Niu deliberately caused trouble during the Heavenly Consort's wedding ceremony. "
Everyone's heart skipped a beat. 'It's over! He really came for this! '
Miao Yi's heartstrings were stretched taut as he replied, "If you say I was intentionally causing trouble, then you're accusing me too unjustly. I simply didn't want to accept the reward, but the Ying Clan forcefully stopped me from leaving. In a fit of anger, I said something inappropriate."
Gao Guan said, "In other words, Commander Niu really did say 'selling his daughter for glory'?"
Miao Yi knew he couldn't deny this and gritted his teeth. Just as he was about to reply, a sonorous snort came from outside. "This old man told him to say it! If You Emissary Gao has any opinions, you can ask this old man! "
Everyone turned their heads to look outside. A man in a black robe. A lean and short old man barged in with a dignified appearance. His eyes shone brightly, and he exuded a dignified aura without being angry. Beside him was a middle-aged man with white skin, red lips, deep eyes, and an elegant bearing.
Seeing the appearance of the short old man. Miao Yi was overjoyed. He had met this person once before in the Chaotic Astral Seas. It was the Commander of the Left Commandant, Defeating Armies. Miao Yi immediately bowed and said, "General Niu Youde of the Black Dragon Division of the Suppressing Second Commandant's Big Dipper Legion pays his respects to the Commander of the Left Commandant!"
The members of the Black Dragon Division were also shocked. They bowed and said, "Greetings, Left Commander!"
Defeating Armies raised his hand, indicating that there was no need to be overly courteous. Then, he clasped his hands behind his back and faced Gao Guan, although he was not as tall as Gao Guan. He snorted coldly and said, "Gao Guan, who gave you the guts to come to this old man's Left Military Governor's place to look for trouble? Did you get the approval of the Left Military Governor's men? "
Gao Guan calmly replied, "I am here to interrogate you. Could it be that His Majesty's decree does not apply to the Left Military Governor?"
Defeating Armies said, "Since it is His Majesty's decree, then I have nothing to say. Right now, I, the one who can make the decision, am standing before you. If you have something to say, then spit it out!"
Gao Guan said, "According to reports, your subordinate Niu Youde blasphemed the heavens during His Majesty's wedding ceremony. His Majesty was enraged and ordered me to investigate personally. I hope that the Left Commandant will cooperate! "
"Of course I will cooperate!" Defeating Armies nodded and arrogantly said, "So this is the reason. I have already said it outside. I was the one who ordered him to say it. Niu Youde was carrying out the Left Military Governor's orders. Does Commander of the Left have any objections? "
Gao Guan said, "Left Commandant, you must think this through. You cannot speak carelessly. You will have to bear the consequences."
Defeating Armies sneered, "Carelessly speak? Aren't I speaking the truth? That shameless old man, Ying Jiuguang, has always sold his daughter for his own glory. I have long been sick of this kind of behavior that brings disaster to the harem. Forget about Ying Jiuguang's granddaughter, even if she is the Empress, I still feel that she is not worthy of being the mother of the world. I have repeatedly advised His Majesty to abolish the Empress, but I have yet to receive any punishment from His Majesty. Since when did you, Gao Guan, have the right to use your connections to intimidate me? "
'Sweat!' Miao Yi and the others felt a weight lift off their shoulders. At the same time, they were also sweating a little. They realized that this Left Commandant was quite fierce with his words. He wasn't going to hold back at all!
Gao Guan said, "If the Left Commandant has any objections, you can voice them to His Majesty face to face. These messy matters are not for me to worry about. I only know how to follow orders. I hope the Left Commandant will cooperate!" He pointed at Miao Yi and said, "Men, take Niu Youde away for interrogation!"
"How dare you!" Defeating Armies bellowed angrily. He swept a glance at the two men behind Gao Guan, who were about to make a move, and said, "The Left Commandant is His Majesty's personal guard. How dare you act so impudently! If anyone dares to make a move, I will twist his head off and use it as a urinal! "
The two men's expressions froze as they were stopped by Defeating Armies' shout. They turned their heads to look at Gao Guan, waiting for his reaction.
Gao Guan narrowed his eyes and said, "Defeating Armies, are you trying to defy the imperial edict?"
Defeating Armies scoffed, "Don't flatter me. I have already said that Niu Youde is carrying out my military orders. You should take this old man, the main culprit, away. That is the true meaning of carrying out His Majesty's imperial edict. You shouldn't use an insignificant person to placate His Majesty! Do it. I will obey His Majesty's imperial edict. I will not resist! "As expected, he stood there without moving an inch.
Gao Guan's eyes were as cold as a knife as he glared at Defeating Armies. In the end, he flung his cloak and turned to leave. "Let's go … Defeating Armies, you should think about how you are going to explain this to His Majesty!"
Niu Youde didn't make a move either. It could be said that he had returned without accomplishing anything. However, before he received Emperor Qing's imperial edict, Gao Guan couldn't possibly take the Left Commandant away. If he really did that, how could the Overseers dare to take away the leader of the Left Commandant without His Majesty's imperial edict? How could this happen? He was afraid that the Left Commandant's men would immediately destroy the Headquarters of the Right Commandant. It should be known that Defeating Armies controlled half of the defense of the Heavenly Palace. If there was a military remonstrance, Emperor Qing might not be able to explain it to the Left Commandant's brothers in order to appease the public's anger.
"You don't have to worry about it. Have a safe journey. Forgive me for not seeing you off!" Defeating Armies sneered. He turned around and glanced at everyone present. He asked, "Who was the one who gave the 'prepare for enemy attack' order in Ying Jiuguang's house?"
Niu Youde immediately cupped his hands and replied, "It was this lowly general who gave the order."
Defeating Armies glanced at him. "I know it was your intention. I'm asking who saw your hand gesture and followed your order without hesitation and shouted 'prepare for enemy attack' on the spot."
Seeing that he knew the situation clearly, Yang Zhaoqing had no choice but to brace himself and stand out. He cupped his hands and said, "In reply to Commander, it was this lowly officer."
Defeating Armies stared at Yang Zhaoqing and sized him up. His eyes gradually revealed a hint of admiration. He nodded slightly and said, "Not bad! You clearly know that you are facing a strong enemy and authority, yet you still carry out the military order without hesitation. You have the disposition to face death with equanimity. This is the backbone that I, the Left Commandant, should have. If I didn't have this backbone, I would have become a fence-sitter. How can I still talk about loyalty to His Majesty? Hua Yitian, this is the example of how to carry out military orders! "
The elegant man with fair skin and red lips nodded and smiled. "Yes!"
'Hua Yitian?' Miao Yi was stunned. 'So this is the one from the phantom market.'
Back at the phantom market, Hua Yitian had disguised himself, so Miao Yi didn't know what Hua Yitian looked like. Only now did he know that the Suppressing Second Guard's Governor had arrived. He quickly bowed and said, "This lowly general pays his respects to the Governor."
The others quickly bowed as well. "Greetings, Governor."
Hua Yitian smiled and waved his hand, indicating that there was no need for formalities.
However, Defeating Armies's gaze fell on the grade hanging on Yang Zhaoqing's armor collar. When he realized that he was only a Five-Segment General, he casually said, "Reward him what you deserve. Don't play around. You can raise his grade by two."
Hua Yitian understood what he meant. This was an example for his brothers of the Left Commandant. He nodded and said, "I will have the Big Dipper Army carry it out later."
Yang Zhaoqing hurriedly bowed. "Thank you, Commander. Thank you, Governor."
Many people in the hall looked at each other. 'He was promoted by two grades in a row. He went from a Five-Segment General to a One-Segment General?'
Xu Tangran's mouth was slightly agape. His intestines were green with regret. At that time, he was so scared that he didn't even dare to speak. If he knew this would happen, and if he was the one who shouted, then wouldn't he be the one to be promoted by two grades?
'Why did I hesitate at that time?!' Xu Tangran's heart was filled with regret. He actually missed out on such an opportunity. Normally, it was not easy to get promoted by one grade!
Now he suspected that Miao Yi already knew this would happen. He knew that the Commander would make an appearance, which was why he was so daring. At the thought of this, he regretted even more. 'His Excellency has never been one to be trifled with. I should have known earlier.'
This incident had once again taught him a lesson. He made up his mind that from now on, as long as it was an order from Miao Yi, he would never hesitate again …
Defeating Armies then added, "There is indeed nothing much to receive from the Ying Clan's rewards. We don't need those rewards that made his granddaughter take off her pants. However, we, the Left Commandant, will not let our brothers suffer losses. Pass down the order. For those brothers in the Ying Clan's residence who refused the rewards, the Left Commandant will pay for their rewards."
"Understood!" Hua Yitian replied with a smile again.
Defeating Armies turned around and stared at Miao Yi. He didn't say anything else. He had rewarded Yang Zhaoqing, but not Miao Yi, who was the most courageous of them all. He turned around and left with his hands behind his back.
"Farewell, Commander." Hua Yitian cupped his fists.
"Farewell, Commander!" Miao Yi and the others quickly followed.
After Defeating Armies left, Hua Yitian retracted his hand and turned around. He swept his gaze across the crowd and said, "Everyone should know what to say and what not to say. You can all spread the news of the Commander's rewards. As for the confrontation between the Commander and Gao Guan, just pretend you didn't hear anything. If anyone dares to gossip about it, I will not let them off lightly!"
"Understood!" Everyone acknowledged. They all understood that Defeating Armies's words were no different from defying an imperial decree. Some things could be done, but they couldn't be spread around. Otherwise, Defeating Armies would be put in a difficult position.
"As for you!" Hua Yitian suddenly glared at Miao Yi and coldly asked, "Do you admit to your crimes?"
Miao Yi cupped his fists and sighed, "In a fit of anger, I failed to control my mouth and alarmed the Commander and Governor. I admit to my crimes!"
Hua Yitian reminded him, "Although the Commander has protected you, he might not be able to protect you from punishment. You must be mentally prepared."
Miao Yi replied, "I am already very grateful that my life was spared!"
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