"Milord!" Qing Ju's tears fell like rain as she sobbed uncontrollably.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, Yang Qing's actions were somewhat selfish, but in Qing Ju's eyes, he was the best person in the world. In the face of danger, the first thing that came to his mind was to protect his daughter and her, a maidservant, and he didn't hesitate to sacrifice himself.
Only she knew that Master had sacrificed too much for his daughter. Otherwise, with Master's intelligence and wisdom, he would have risen to power long ago in the small world. However, Master knew that blindly expanding when he was not strong enough would bring danger and implicate his daughter. Because of this, he had been silently enduring. He did not want to take risks without sufficient strength. If it weren't for Lu Yu's coercion, the Milord wouldn't have revolted at all, and he wouldn't have met Miao Yi and ended up like this.
"Alright! Don't cry anymore. If you cry until your eyes are red, you will arouse suspicion. Go, be obedient, go quickly! "Yang Qing laid there caressing her face, urging her to go again and again. He looked a little tired.
It was true that he was pretending to be sick, but it was also true that he was sick. He was almost angered to death by Miao Yi. He was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood.
This was a matter of great importance. In the end, Qing Ju had no choice but to wipe away her tears and leave.
At this moment, Xu Tangran was actually in the Imperial Garden as well. This guy knew how to conduct himself. He knew that Yang Qing was Miao Yi's trusted aide, so no matter how much Yang Qing refused, he still personally brought the 'sick' Yang Qing over. His own wife was also here. After sending Yang Qing home, he naturally went to see Xue Linglong.
That was why when he received Miao Yi's message, he had just had a good time with Xue Linglong.
Seeing him scratching his head while sitting on the bed naked, Xue Linglong, who was behind him, covered her breasts with the brocade quilt. She took out a coat and a long robe to help him put it on. Her disheveled head leaned against his shoulder and asked softly, "Will Lord Niu be alright?"
Xu Tangran shook his head. As for our lord, I really didn't know what to say about him. Why didn't I realize that he had such a good relationship with the Lady Boss? He didn't hesitate to use fifty thousand men to fight a million elite soldiers. When I heard this news, I was so shocked that my scalp went numb. Linglong, help me think about it. I've never offended Yun Zhiqiu before, have I? "
Xue Linglong sat up straight and said in shock, "Xu Tangran, at a time like this, you might get into trouble with him. You're actually still thinking about whether or not you've offended Yun Zhiqiu? What am I supposed to do if something happens to you? "She pinched his waist and pinched him.
The relationship between the two was no longer the same as it was in the past. Xue Linglong had also gotten rid of the shyness she had in her early years. They had been married for a long time and had long gotten used to her identity as the legal wife. In addition, Xu Tangran's subordinates treated her with respect, so she gradually developed the aura of a noble. How could one still see the shadow of the red card of the brothel in the past?
Now, Xu Tangran wanted her to dance and sing a song, but he had to see if she was in a good mood.
Xu Tangran reached under the blanket and touched her thigh. "I've been with that lord for so many years. Every time something happens, it's always a close call. Fifty thousand people dared to go against a million elites. He's very powerful. Don't worry. If he dares to do this, he must have the confidence to solve it. Nothing will happen."
Xue Linglong was surprised, "Such a big thing happened, are you really not worried at all? The battle between the Imperial Guards and the local people is not a small matter! "
"Tsk!" Xu Tangran smacked his lips and sighed. Then she sighed softly, "I'm not heartless. How can I not be worried at all? But what can I do? Who doesn't know that I'm the closest to Lord? I don't care what they say to me. As long as Lord doesn't fall, I'll be fine. Once Lord falls, who would want a notorious person like me? I can only hope that Lord is fine. Other than that, what's the use of thinking so much? "
"Could it be …" Xue Linglong hesitated, "Could it be that you've never thought of being independent?"
Xu Tangran's hand under the blanket patted her smooth thigh. "Even if I am independent, I won't still be under someone else. Could it be that I can still sit on the throne of the Universal Palace? My wife! It's important to know one's own limits. If you don't have the ability, then don't think too much. I know my own limits. I don't have the ability! If no one blocks in front of me. My body alone can't block those open spears and hidden arrows. So, I just have to do what I'm good at and be myself. It doesn't matter what others say. Back then, there were so many people who laughed at me. But look at my colleagues who were still in Heavenly Street. You saw it the last time when I brought you back. Many of the people who entered Heavenly Street with me are not even deputy generals yet. When they see you, which one of them doesn't flatter you with a bunch of polite, subservient words? They know that I'm close to their commander and hope that I can put in a good word for them on account of our old relationship. Are they so noble? If they want to be unyielding, then don't be so soft with your words. They only dare to slander me behind my back. Who dares to say it in front of me? If I'm a vile person, then they're all hypocrites. Don't say who's evil! "
Speaking of Heaven's Street, Xue Linglong said absentmindedly, "How did something happen to Mother Xu?"
At the mention of Mrs. Xu, Xu Tangran felt a little guilty. He once heard news that there was a woman in the Heavenly Fragrance Brothel who bragged about how close she was to Xue Linglong in the past. That infuriated him. With his current status, he had to pay attention to his image. There were always Xue Linglong's sisters from the brothel talking about Xue Linglong's past. In a fit of anger, he asked Huang Xiaotian to set up a trap and kill everyone in the Heavenly Fragrance Brothel. Even those who were ransomed were not spared. As long as they worked with Xue Linglong, no one was spared.
He didn't dare let Xue Linglong know about this and didn't want her to think too much. His hand climbed into Xue Linglong's clothes to distract her.
"Go! What do you want now? "
"Madam is so beautiful that I can't help myself. What else can I do?"
"Don't pinch me."
"I'm just sending someone over. I can't stay for long. I don't know how long it will be before I come again. I might as well take this time to feed you …"
Glorious Cloud Pavilion. As soon as Miao Yi, who had changed into his Purple Armor, walked out of the shop's entrance, a group of people immediately rushed out from the shops to his left and right, blocking his way.
The imperial guards guarding outside quickly took out their Transcendence Bows and aimed their Meteor Arrows at the people surrounding him.
Seeing that these people didn't panic, Miao Yi, who had been warned by the Kou Clan, already had an idea. He calmly said, "Who dares to be so presumptuous here?"
One person cupped his fists and said, "Head Commander Niu, Qi Guangxuan has already prepared food and wine. He sent me to escort you to the banquet."
Another person also cupped his fists and said, "Head Commander Niu, I believe you've already received the Star Moon Tower's invitation. I have been ordered to welcome you."
Another person sneered and said, "Head Commander Niu, I was sent by the Pavilion of Truth. Please give me some face."
The people inside the Glorious Cloud Pavilion's shop all looked outside.
Miao Yi waved his hands to his left and right, signaling his subordinates to put down their bows. With his hands behind his back, he calmly said, "I've received the invitations from all three clans. However, there must be a sequence for everything. With all three of you coming together, I can't attend the banquet at the same time. How about this … "He raised his hand and pointed to the sky," I don't want to offend any of you. I'll give the order to let you out of the city. You can go outside and have a competition. I'll go to whoever wins first. It's fair and reasonable. How about it? "
He muttered in his heart, 'Once you go out, don't even think about coming back in. With less manpower from the three clans in the city, I'll be less of a threat too. I won't open the door. If you have the ability to attack the city, kill your way in.'
'This isn't a bad idea!' When the subordinates on both sides heard this, many of them grinned, but their bloodstained smiles made them look a little sinister.
The people sent by the three clans looked at each other. They didn't expect Miao Yi to suggest this. For a moment, they didn't know how to make a decision, and wondered if they should report it to the higher-ups.
Unexpectedly, someone suddenly popped out from the alley next door and ruined Miao Yi's plans. "Head Commander Niu, let's forget about the competition. Let's go to the Pavilion of Truth first." Han Dong slowly walked out with his hands behind his back.
"Brother Han, you don't have the final say in this matter!" Another old man slowly walked out from the opposite shop. It was the Ying Clan's shopkeeper, Zhe Chunqiu.
"Brother Zhe's right." Another beautiful woman appeared from the shop next door. She wore a flowery dress that dragged on the ground. She was the Hao Clan's shopkeeper, Pan Saixian.
Han Dong swept his gaze over the two of them indifferently. As expected, neither of them were easy to deal with. As he thought of intercepting them, the other two clans also thought of the same thing. He sneered, "I'm afraid this isn't up to you two!"
Pan Saixian chuckled, "How arrogant!"
Han Dong calmly said, "It can't be helped. I'm working under the Heavenly Court's decree. Naturally, I have to be a little more arrogant than you two."
As soon as he said this, Zhe Chunqiu and Pan Saixian's expressions changed. Miao Yi abruptly turned to look at Han Dong.
Han Dong ignored the two of them and politely cupped his fists at Miao Yi, saying, "The Heavenly Court has already ordered the Overseer Division, the Imperial Guard Division, and the Western Army to conduct a joint investigation. The men from the Western Army have already arrived and are waiting for you at the Pavilion of Truth for questioning. I hope you will not delay any further!" As he said this, he turned around and extended his hand. "Please!"
Miao Yi calmly said, "Why haven't I heard anything about the Heavenly Court's decree?" He knew it was pointless to delay. The Western Army was under the Heavenly Court's control. As long as they accepted the Heavenly Court's decree, they could send anyone they wanted. They would all be acting according to the Heavenly Court's decree.
Without another word, Han Dong took out the Star Bell and contacted someone. Soon after, Miao Yi received a message from Yu Zhongzhen. Yu Zhongzhen said that the Western Army had indeed sent men to investigate the case. They weren't here to interrogate him, but to understand the situation. Yu Zhongzhen wanted Miao Yi's cooperation, or else he would be defying the decree!
Seeing him put down the Star Bell, Han Dong smiled and extended his hand again. "Please!"
Miao Yi didn't have anything else to say. He rose into the air, followed by his subordinates.
Han Dong also led his men and flew away in front of everyone. Since he had an ulterior motive, the rules of the Heavenly Street couldn't stop him.
Zhe Chunqiu and Pan Saixian had cold expressions on their faces. They both knew that the other party was playing tricks. However, the other party had used the Heavenly Court's decree to suppress them. No one dared to openly defy the decree. They could only watch helplessly as they suffered in silence.
"Consort, they have already arrived here. They will be here soon."
Gou Yue stood at the door and reported the news to Mei Niang outside the draped curtains.
Inside the room, Mei Niang, who was prettily dressed, was overjoyed when she heard the news. Gou Yue had already explained the situation to her earlier. Several families had sent out invitations to snatch their men. She didn't expect Gou Yue to actually have a way to suppress the other families and get the men here first. She immediately thanked him happily. "Steward Gou is a genius. His Highness was right to send the steward himself."
"This is this old servant's duty. Consort, please inform this old servant once you are ready." Gou Yue reminded her.
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