The Great Majordomo of the Heavenly Palace treated Master Qing differently when he was in the Heavenly Palace. Once he left the Heavenly Palace, he would treat others differently.
The people outside the Prince's Mansion watched as Shangguan Qing led a group of people to descend from the sky. The Head Chief was expressionless, his eyes indifferent, and his aura was overwhelming. Anyone who met his gaze would be secretly shocked.
In the entire world, how many people could be placed in his eyes?
When Shangguan Qing's eyes met Miao Yi's, who was waiting outside to welcome him, a smile appeared on his face. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, 'This bastard has grown so quickly!'
Miao Yi quickly stepped forward and cupped his fists in greeting, "Greetings, Head Steward!"
Shangguan Qing also stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying, "Governor, you're being too polite. It's been many years since we last met in the Imperial Garden, but the Governor is even more elegant than before!"
Imperial Garden? Miao Yi knew full well that back in the Imperial Garden, he was nothing but a fart in the other party's eyes. He hurriedly replied politely, "You flatter me, Head Steward."
Shangguan Qing smiled and said, "That's not a compliment. I can come and go freely in the Heavenly Palace, but here, I was forced to be searched before I could see the Governor!" What he was implying was that this place seemed to be even more awesome than the Heavenly Palace, giving him a soft nail the moment they met.
"Sigh!" Miao Yi sighed and said helplessly, "It's all the fault of the demonic monk, Nan Bo. Desperate times call for desperate measures. I hope the Great Head Steward will not hold it against me." Anyway, everything could be blamed on the demon monk. He already knew that Master Qing did not like him and wanted to get rid of him. How could he dare to let Shangguan Qing come in without searching? If he brought in thousands of troops, it would be too late for him to cry.
When people didn't have any status, even if someone tried to assassinate them, it would only be a small matter. Once they reached a certain status, the corresponding danger would increase greatly.
"The demonic monk is despicable. It is right for the Governor to be careful." Shangguan Qing praised. He didn't force Miao Yi into a corner because there was no need for him to do so. Miao Yi was no longer someone he could force with just a few words. If he went overboard, he would only be asking for trouble.
Most of the time, strength was the best way to gain respect.
"It's not a good place to talk outside. Head Chief, please come in!" Miao Yi extended his hand to lead the way. His gaze swept across the entourage behind Shangguan Qing, especially the burly man with graying temples. Miao Yi had seen him before in the Heavenly Palace. He only knew that this man was one of Shangguan Qing's three mysterious confidants, and his name was Xiang Zhong. As for what he did, Miao Yi wasn't sure.
However, there was one thing that could be confirmed. When Shangguan Qing went out, this person would often accompany him. He should be in charge of martial defense, and his strength should not be underestimated.
The burly man stared coldly at Miao Yi's every move. Miao Yi only met his gaze for a moment before looking away.
He didn't search for Shangguan Qing and the others after entering the Prince's Residence. Miao Yi wouldn't do something so immoral in front of Shangguan Qing. The dozens of attendants behind Shangguan Qing also followed, but these people's eyes were not idle for even a moment. They were always on high alert, and even if someone walked a little faster or a little slower, their eyes would immediately shoot over like hawks.
Similarly, there were many experts in the Prince's Mansion, watching the movements of this group of people both openly and secretly.
The group entered the main hall. Only four people behind Shangguan Qing entered, while the rest took the initiative to spread out and guard outside.
The host and the guests took their seats and had tea. After chatting for a while, Shangguan Qing stood up and held up a jade archive. With a solemn expression, he said, "Governor, receive your orders!"
Miao Yi hurriedly walked to the lower seat. With a solemn expression on his face, he cupped his fists and looked as though he was listening respectfully.
Shangguan Qing: "Your Majesty's heavenly decree, Mao Road's Marshal Pang Guan rebelled, plotted to kill loyal subjects, and forced the death of the Southern Army's Heavenly King Hao Defang. The Netherworld Governor Niu Youde followed my decree and personally led the Netherworld Army to quell the rebellion, and will be rewarded handsomely! Niu Youde is immediately relieved of his position as the Netherworld Governor and is specially promoted to the Southern Army's Heavenly King, replacing Hao Defang … "
??? Disorderly gongs and dazzling huai? The outskirts of Dan Tuo Si? Gather? Is the internal organ playing a trick? Sister is bouncing around? Pyranol? Eh? Taking advantage of the situation!
Miao Yi actually didn't want to give up on the Netherworld's territory, but he had no other choice. The Netherworld's territory belonged to the Heavenly Lunar Palace and wasn't controlled by any other forces. This was a situation that he had created with his own efforts all those years ago. Even if he wanted to occupy it, he couldn't find a suitable excuse. However, it was one thing to be relieved. Whether or not he was willing to remove his actual control was another matter.
After reading the decree, Miao Yi respectfully said, "Your subject obeys! Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! "
Shangguan Qing passed the heavenly decree to Miao Yi, then motioned for Xiang Zhong to bring over a set of Heavenly King Armor rewarded by the Celestial Court. Then, he chuckled and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness!"
Receiving the armor, Miao Yi passed it to Yang Zhaoqing. He smiled at Shangguan Qing and said, "Thank you, Grand Steward, for coming all the way here. This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you won't mind." He then took a storage bangle from Yang Zhaoqing and offered it to him.
Shangguan Qing didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it. He also changed the way he addressed Miao Yi, "Your Highness, I hope you can appease the hearts of the Southern Army as soon as possible. Don't let His Majesty down!"
Miao Yi said seriously, "I hope Grand Steward can tell His Majesty that I will do my best!"
Shangguan Qing smiled and said, "It's better for Your Highness to say this to His Majesty. Shouldn't Your Highness enter the palace to express your gratitude for such an honor?"
Miao Yi nodded repeatedly. "Yes, yes, yes. Grand Steward is right. I should express my gratitude to His Majesty in person. However, the Southern Army has indeed been a little chaotic lately. I can't get myself out of it for the time being. I won't be able to face His Majesty without doing a good job. Once the Southern Army's affairs are sorted out, I will naturally pay my respects to His Majesty! "
Shangguan Qing laughed coldly in his heart. No matter how much he talked, he still didn't dare to go. However, he smiled and nodded. This wasn't something he could force him to go. There was no point in holding on to this matter. He changed the topic and asked, "Where is the traitor Pang Guan? I can escort him to the Celestial Court along the way! "
Miao Yi said solemnly, "I wanted to escort him to the Celestial Court and hand him over to His Majesty for punishment. However, that traitor Pang refused to give up even after being imprisoned. He secretly colluded with his old subordinates outside and attempted to rise up again. While he was escaping, my army surrounded him. Under the barrage of arrows, everyone in the Pang Residence was killed without a complete corpse!"
Shangguan Qing's gaze turned cold. He asked calmly, "I heard that Pang Guan's daughter, Pang Xiaoxiao, married His Highness. I wonder if …"
Before he could finish, Miao Yi interrupted, "I was about to report to the Celestial Court to ask for Pang Xiaoxiao's reward. Pang Xiaoxiao refused to cooperate with her father. During the expedition, Pang Guan surrendered. Pang Xiaoxiao was the one who persuaded him to surrender. Pang Guan later defected, and it was Pang Xiaoxiao who reported him." He extended his hand and Yang Zhaoqing handed him a storage bracelet. Miao Yi passed it to Shangguan Qing and said, "The evidence is here. I hope Grand Steward can present it on my behalf."
Shangguan Qing glanced coldly at the storage bracelet on his hand. He didn't even need to look at it to know that it was fabricated. He silently cursed Miao Yi for being so shameless. Not only did he destroy Pang Guan, he even wanted to keep his daughter for himself. He even wanted the Celestial Court to reward him? He put on a fake smile and said, "How thoughtful of you, Your Highness."
Miao Yi then took out a jade archive and handed it over. "After this rebellion, the southern army must be reorganized. These are the newly adjusted positions in the southern army. I'll have to trouble Grand Steward to submit this report on my behalf. I hope His Majesty will approve it as soon as possible so that the morale of the people will be at ease!"
Shangguan Qing took it and scanned through it. It was a dense pile of names, but he didn't read it in detail. He put on a smile and said, "It's nothing much. I will convey Your Highness's wishes. By the way, Your Highness, His Majesty has already appointed His Highness Yuan Venerate to take over the position of Netherworld Governor. I hope Your Highness can complete the handover as soon as possible. "
"..." Miao Yi was stunned. It was actually Yuan Venerate Qing? He really hadn't thought of this before. Everyone had their own misconceptions. It could also be said that it was darkest under the lamp. Often, it was difficult to notice what was beneath one's feet when one looked around. Previously, when Yang Qing was discussing with him about who would take over, even Yang Qing didn't think that it would be Yuan Venerate Qing.
Shangguan Qing moved closer to Miao Yi's ear, as though he was revealing a little secret. "Your Highness, His Highness is His Majesty's son after all. His Majesty is very concerned about this matter. If His Highness's matter isn't handled well, I'm afraid His Majesty won't be in the mood to do anything else!"
Miao Yi raised his eyebrows slightly as he understood what Shangguan Qing meant. He was threatening him. If he couldn't let Yuan Venerate Qing successfully take over the Netherworld Governor's Office, he wouldn't be able to smoothly implement his appointment list for the southern army. There were already many problems with his appointment this time. If he hadn't received the collective support of the other forces in the imperial court, he wouldn't have been able to show it off at all. It would be too easy to nitpick, and Lord Qing would have plenty of ways to drag it out until he felt uncomfortable.
Shangguan Qing didn't stay long either and rejected the invitation to a banquet. However, it was his first time returning to the newly moved residence of Hao Defang, so he took the initiative to take a look around. Naturally, Miao Yi accompanied him.
Both of them walked around the inside and outside of the residence, chatting and laughing. Finally, at the peak of a mountain, Miao Yi cupped his fists and watched Shangguan Qing and the others fly away.
When Miao Yi returned to the entrance of the residence, he found a few people busy at the entrance. Xu Tangran was gesticulating, but Miao Yi didn't know what he was up to.
After paying a little attention, he realized that the plaque at the entrance had been changed. The words' Hao Tian Wang's Residence 'had been replaced by the magnificent' Niu Wang's Residence '.
When he turned around and saw Miao Yi, Xu Tangran's eyes lit up and he quickly knelt on one knee. "Your humble servant pays his respects to the Heavenly King!"
The others at the entrance had no choice but to follow suit and pay their respects loudly. "Greetings, Heavenly King!"
Miao Yi raised his hand, indicating that there was no need to be overly courteous. He then looked up at the newly changed plaque on the door and couldn't help but look at Xu Tangran. He realized that this fellow was really fast. The decree had just been issued, and this fellow had already changed the plaque of the residence.
Xu Tangran was in high spirits and his face was flushed with excitement. He was so happy that he seemed happier than if he had become the Heavenly King himself.
"Not bad!" Miao Yi praised him briefly and strode into the residence.
Xu Tangran immediately followed behind him and said flatteringly, "Your Highness, this is the old residence after all. Please see if there is anything that needs to be improved. Your humble servant will immediately gather the best craftsmen in the world to repair it as soon as possible."
Miao Yi said, "Let's wait for Madam's return and see what she thinks. You can discuss it with her later." He didn't have the mood to do this now. Besides, he felt that this residence was already grand and luxurious enough. Based on Xu Tangran's experience, he might not be able to come up with something that could compare to the Hao Family's many years of experience and knowledge. However, he could understand Xu Tangran's painstaking efforts, so he couldn't reject him directly.
"Alright, alright, alright. Your humble servant will definitely follow the Princess Consort's wishes and ensure that nothing goes wrong." Xu Tangran nodded with a smile. He was afraid that he would be left out of the picture if it had nothing to do with him. It was fine as long as he was the one to handle it.
'The Princess Consort?' Miao Yi was stunned for a moment. At first, he didn't quite understand, but he quickly realized that the Princess Consort this fellow was referring to was Yun Zhiqiu. Since he had become the Commanding Heavenly King of the Southern Army, his legal wife would naturally become the Princess Consort. The rank of a Princess Consort could already enjoy the title of 'Princess Consort'.
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