Thick eyebrows, big eyes, and slightly thin cheeks. Chu Xianda was not tall, but dressed in a bright yellow emperor robe, he looked very dignified. Having ascended the throne for more than ten years, he naturally had the aura of an Emperor.
When Lu Xingkong and a group of people came out to greet him, Chu Xianda happened to come down from the imperial carriage. The second Prince Chu Jiang was waiting at his side, followed by a forest of guards and countless eunuchs.
"Minister Lu Xingkong pays respect to Your Majesty. Your Majesty's presence brings light to the Lu household." Lu Xingkong waited at the door, about to kneel down to pay his respects.
Crash — —
A large number of people were kneeling behind Lu Xingkong.
There was no other way, the Emperor came in person, etiquette must not be abolished. Li Muyang was also sandwiched in the middle of the crowd, kneeling in the snow without any dignity.
He didn't know why, but the act of kneeling made him feel very uncomfortable. There was a sense of hostility lingering in his heart, as if the Emperor who had just arrived owed him hundreds of gold coins.
Since the last battle with the God of Sword of West Wind, Li Muyang often felt that something was not quite right with his body. The black dragon that had fused with Li Muyang was becoming more and more restless, and there was a feeling that it could break out of his body at any time.
This made Li Muyang inwardly worried. He must not let the black dragon's consciousness take over the dominant position, and must not expose his true dragon identity in the Tiandu city — —
Li Muyang just wanted to live well, live well.
Chu Xianda did not let Lu Xingkong make a fool of himself in public, quickly stepped forward, supported Lu Xingkong's body that was about to kneel down, and held his arm with both hands, saying: "Defense minister why so polite? Today is Defense minister's birthday, I came to congratulate you, and also ask for a cup of longevity wine to drink. How can I let Defense minister do such a heavy ceremony, isn't that making me shorten my life? "
"The etiquette between Emperor and minister must not be abolished. Your Majesty's life is the same as the heaven, how can your life be shortened? "Lu Xingkong said with a smile, and did not really mean to kneel down.
Chu Xianda pulled Lu Xingkong's arm, saying: "Usually we pay attention to the etiquette between Emperor and minister, but today you must not — —"
Chu Xianda swept his eyes over the many Lu Family subordinates kneeling on the ground, and said in a clear voice: "Everyone get up. Today is Master Lu's birthday, and I'm here to celebrate with everyone. No need to stand on ceremony, just drink to your heart's content. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone stood up and stood on both sides.
Chu Jiang also walked over and bowed to Lu Xingkong, he said with a smile: "Chu Jiang wishes Defence Minister good luck and longevity, breaking through the realm like a hot knife through butter. Jiang also has a meager gift to offer, I hope that Defense Minister Daren will not dislike it. "
"Thank you Second Prince." Lu Xingkong bowed to Chu Jiang.
He then turned to look at Chu Xianda, "Your Majesty, come in and have tea?"
"Come in and have some tea." Chu Xianda laughed, pulling Lu Xingkong's hand and leading the way. Chu Jiang followed closely behind, his eyes scanning the crowd, as if searching for someone important.
When he noticed Li Muyang in the crowd, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he nodded to Li Muyang before he strode into the Lu Estate.
"You know him?" Li Shinian, who had been standing next to Li Muyang, asked when he saw Li Muyang and Chu Jiang's eye contact.
"I don't know him." Li Muyang shook his head. But now they should know each other, right?
"Last time at the Still water dew gathering, he threw out a debate in public, is imperial power more important or military power more important — — At that time everyone thought he was here for the Lu Family. Today both father and son came to celebrate Grandfather Lu's birthday, they most likely do not have good intentions. "Li Shinian said straightforwardly.
Li Muyang's eyes swept around. "Be careful with your words, don't let others hear it."
"Don't worry. Only you can hear what I say — — "Li Shinian curled his lips." Besides, this matter is known to all, even if we want to hide it, we can't. "
Li Muyang gently sighed. "The Lu Family is in a critical situation, some things have to be buried in the heart. If it was heard by someone, I'm afraid it would cause a dispute. Although the Lu Family has treated us well, we are after all just guests in the Lu residence. Even if we can't help them, we can't cause any trouble for them — — "
Li Shinian thoughtfully looked at Li Muyang. "It feels like you know a lot of things."
Li Muyang shook his head with a wry smile. "I wish I didn't know so many things."
Because Li Muyang saved Lu Qingming, the Lu Family treated Li Muyang very kindly. Whether it was Grandfather Lu or Lu Qingming, they did not hide anything from Li Muyang and told him the real situation that the Lu Family was facing.
The more he knew, the more troubles he would have. In the face of the chaos that the Lu Family was facing at this time, Li Muyang had to put himself in their shoes to think of a way to break out of the situation.
Although he could not think of a better way for the time being.
The Emperor personally came to congratulate the Lu Family, this face could not be said to be small, and the Lu Family's honour and favour could not be said to be low.
It was just that the Emperor's heart was hard to fathom. Chu Xianda's attitude towards the Lu Family was most likely well known to the majority of the people present.
Especially the generals who were attached to the Lu Family, they were even more aware that even if His Majesty personally came, it did not mean that His Majesty really trusted or loved the Lu Family.
Chu Xianda came because he had to come.
Because of the Lu Family's thousands of years of history, and also because of Lu Xingkong's status.
If he did not come, it would prove that the West Wind Imperial family was ready to completely shed all pretense of cordiality with the Lu Family.
Lu Xingkong invited Chu Xianda to sit in the main seat, but Chu Xianda did not respond, and forcibly pushed Lu Xingkong to the main seat, while he sat in the guest seat next to him.
Chu Xianda sat down, and the elders close to the Lu Family could not sit anymore. Who dared to sit on the same level as the Emperor?
Chu Xianda scanned the scenery inside the Lu mansion, sighed softly, "I often came to the Lu mansion to play when I was a child, I am more familiar with the Lu mansion than the imperial palace — — At that time I liked to eat the meat in the Lu mansion the most, I always felt that the Lu Family's meat was more delicious than the one in the imperial palace."
Chu Xianda turned around and said to Lu Qingming who was waiting on the side: "Qingming, I remember I was the one who inscribed the words in your study, right?"
Lu Qingming bowed and said with a smile: "Yes. The plaque in my study was inscribed by Your Majesty. "
"Qingming, you and I are childhood playmates, why be so polite? Be indifferent, just treat it as chatting with a parent. I came to celebrate the Defence Minister's birthday with you, you are so reserved, it makes me feel boring. "Chu Xianda waved his hand, motioning Lu Qingming to be more at ease.
Lu Qingming straightened his back, smiled and said: "Your Majesty's kindness, we as officials dare not be rude."
"Today there is no ruler and officials, only elders and brothers." Chu Xianda knew very well how to win people's hearts, smiled and said: "Everyone does not need to stand on ceremony. A thousand years old military family naturally should have a heroic atmosphere. Today we should drink big bowls of wine, eat big mouthfuls of meat, and congratulate Defence Minister. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Xingkong said gratefully.
Chu Xianda ran his eyes over the people in the hall, saying aloud: "The Lu Family is good in everything, but they have fewer children. Qingming's generation only has one son, and on Tianyu's side there is only one male sister. How are we going to expand the Lu Family's branches and leaves? This is not appropriate, we should have more children. It is also a blessing to have many children and grandchildren. Defence Minister, don't you think so? "
Lu Qingming's face twisted in embarrassment, and there was a flash of anger in his eyes.
Lu Xingkong, however, remained calm and collected, as if he did not hear the deeper meaning in Chu Xianda's words, chuckled and said: "Your Majesty is right, I also told Qingming to have more children. Whether it's a boy or a girl, it's better to have more children, so that they can enjoy the happiness of a family when they are old. You see, I only have one son, Qingming, I still feel neglected. "
Chu Xianda looked at Lu Qingming, saying: "Qingming, you also heard Defence Minister's words, you still have to work hard."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Qingming responded in a low voice, full of grievance. He thought to himself: how many sons and daughters I have, what does it have to do with you, the Emperor? Are you trying to bully the Lu Family by saying this?
Perhaps, there is a deeper meaning in his words? Threatening my Lu Family to be more obedient, or else he will cut off the family line?
This person came with ill intentions.
"The Lu Family has been in the army for generations, guarding the borders of my West Wind Kingdom — — People often say, as long as the Lu family does not fall, the country will not be lost. This shows the importance of the Lu Family to my West Wind Kingdom. "
Lu Xingkong's expression grew serious, hurriedly saying: "It's just some idle gossip. The Lu Family is the Lu Family of West Wind, and also the Lu Family of Your Majesty. Your Majesty treats the Lu Family deeply, like a scholar of the state. The Lu Family can only repay you with the courtesy of a scholar of the state, bow to your heart's content, and will not hesitate to die a hundred times. "
"I understand, I understand." Chu Xianda patted the back of Lu Xingkong's hand, saying with a smile: "The Lu Family is the Lu Family of West Wind, and also my Lu Family. Defence Minister is an important minister, loyal to West Wind and to me, the sun and moon can bear witness. The Lu Family has sacrificed their lives for the Kingdom, shed their blood, and lost the lives of many good men — — I will remember it all in my heart, and will not let the loyal soldiers feel disappointed. "
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lu Xingkong had to express his gratitude again.
"Time flies by like a white steed, slipping away quickly. In the blink of an eye, Defence Minister is already 60 years old — — Until now, Defence Minister is still at my beck and call, I feel very guilty — — "
Lu Xingkong bowed respectfully. "I can still hold a spear, can still wear armour, and can still kill the enemy for the country. As long as the Kingdom needs, Your Majesty needs, I will go to the battlefield again and charge for the Emperor — — "
"Haha — —" The corners of Chu Xianda's mouth drew back. Evidently, this topic was not very pleasant to talk about.
Chu Xianda's expression did not change, but he was extremely unhappy in his heart.
Today was the birthday, but His Majesty wanted to take back the military power in public, and kicked him away — — Wasn't this going too far?
As if suddenly remembering something, Chu Xianda's face was once again filled with a smile. "A major event happened in Tiandu a few days ago, a youngster unexpectedly fought against the God of Sword of West Wind Mu Yubai and was not defeated — — is that youngster here?"
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