Chapter 3: The Knight's Oath
In the palace hall of the Western Chu Empire, the ministers had already taken their seats, and it was not lively for a while.
The only person in the corner poured himself a sullen drink, which was incompatible with this lively banquet, and no one could enter his world.
At this time, the appearance of worry-free broke the excitement, and those who had good things wanted to ask.
"General Long, it is said that His Majesty has already given you and the Lord of Mowu County a marriage, why aren't you curious?" A middle-aged man sitting next to Long Tian couldn't help but ask when he saw his indifferent look.
Long Tian ignored him, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it again, without even looking at the door.
He naturally knew about this marriage, although he was unwilling, he still had to agree, and behind him was a whole Long family. After Wu Wu suddenly disappeared, Long Tian never found any trace of her, and he even went to the bedroom of the Emperor of the South Wind to ask Nantian in person, but what he got was such an answer, and now he feels bitter in his heart.
"Ha Lu Ha~~~ Do you think she treats you as a good friend? Do you know that she is a woman? Did you know that she only came out for the trial? I went to the imperial mausoleum for her to disobey the ancestral teachings, but I didn't expect to be able to ask for her forgiveness, you say I'm not stupid, but I think you're even more stupid, at least I know more than you! β
Haruka remembered Nanfeng's drunken words, and Long Tian's brows furrowed even tighter.
All along, Carefree is a younger brother to him, and he thinks so himself, but unconsciously he slowly developed a good impression of her, and after learning about Carefree's true gender, he even felt a little happy, and in order to find her, he even did not hesitate to return to the home that hurt him deeply.
But I didn't expect that when I got home, I found that I was so simple, and everything that happened before was completely different from what I thought. When Grandpa saw him come back, it turned out to be a complicated expression of surprise and regret, and after hearing Grandpa's words, he began to feel guilty for his self-exile for so many years.
"Tian'er, I thought it would be okay to force you away, but I didn't expect you to come back after all, and it's okay to come back! There are no cowards in our Long family, even if we die, we will die together! β
"Grandpa, what are you doing?"
"Silly boy, can't you see it yet? The birds are all gone, the good bow is hidden, and the merit is high! β
Grandpa only said a short number, but Long Tian understood it in an instant, no wonder what he got from winning the battle was his father's indifferent eyes and his mother's expression of blame, could it be that he was promoted to a general by exception, even his grandfather, who had always loved him the most, was angry and expelled himself from the family, it turned out that they did all this to protect him and protect the Long family, which could not withstand more setbacks.
That night, he knelt in his grandfather's room all night, and the next day he went back to the barracks to resume his post, at this time he already knew what kind of general he should be, the Long family did not need him to open up territory, did not need him to go down in history, only hoped that he could live peacefully, only hoped that the Long family could survive in a low-key manner.
He did it, and in this year's time, he has successfully shaped himself into an outdated image of a young hero, and the Emperor of Western Chu was very satisfied with his image, not only reinstating him as an official, not caring about his departure for so many years, and even giving him the county lord.
"It turns out that this is the county lord, although he looks a little delicate, but this temperament is not bad, many princesses can't compare to it!"
"That's right, especially those eyes, look like a delicate person, no wonder the prince likes it."
"Hmph, no matter what, it's just a fake, she is not the prince's biological daughter after all!"
"So what, even if it's her own child, she may not have such treatment!"
For a while, because of the appearance of worry-free, whispers sounded on the field.
Even Long Tian, who was bent on drinking, couldn't help but look towards the door.
A young girl stood quietly beside the man at the door, dressed in a golden dress and a snow-white cloak, with a faint expression, without any discomfort because of the scrutiny of everyone, as if she was born to be a focal point.
Rao is the person who resisted this fiancΓ©e in Long Tian's heart, and he couldn't help but look at her twice.
This is the first time that Carefree has worn gold, and she has always had few colors in her clothes, all of which Yan likes, but she has not worn gold, this color is really a bit sassy, I didn't expect that the first time she wore gold, it was so suitable, as if it was tailor-made for her.
In fact, there is no expression on Wuwu's face, but he is very uncomfortable in his heart, who can be comfortable being treated as a monkey by so many people?
"Brother Huang, you're finally here! Come and sit beside me! Seeing Mo Yuan's appearance, the Great Emperor of Western Chu greeted, and as soon as the emperor spoke, everyone at the scene was silent.
In this way, in the scorching eyes of everyone, Wu Wu also sat down next to the Great Emperor of Western Chu with Mo Yuan.
"This is the county lord of Mowu, he really looks cute, no wonder he likes the prince so much." A female voice broke the silence.
This person is the empress of the Emperor of Western Chu, Xiao Yingyue. Wu Wu once heard Mo Yuan say that this queen has a very extraordinary background, she is the only daughter of Prime Minister Xiao Cheng, and she is very loved by the prime minister, and she was directly named the queen by the Emperor of Western Chu, which can be said to be a lifetime of honor.
Looking at this legendary woman who is loved by thousands of people, Wuwu didn't see a trace of happiness on her face, but a faint sorrow, and out of politeness, Wuwu still thanked him: "Thank you for the queen's appreciation." β
"Not humble or arrogant, it's really much stronger than my Mo Xue!"
Before she could finish speaking, an unhappy voice came from outside the door: "Queen Mother, don't you like me?" Arrange your daughter like this in front of others! β
Looking at Princess Mo Xue's cross-waisted and queen's theory, everyone present couldn't help but laugh, only Wu Wu was alone, looking at Mo Xue with obscure eyes, others may not have seen Mo Xue's provocation, but she still received Mo Xue's unkind eyes.
Carefree smiled indifferently, originally all this seemed to have nothing to do with her, but often some people always trouble her.
"I heard that my father married the county lord, I wonder if the county lord is still satisfied with your county horse?" It seems to be a simple sentence, but everyone's eyes moved to Wuwu, Wuwu was slightly annoyed in his heart, and glanced at Mo Yuan with disgust at the moment, Mo Yuan drank the wine in his mouth, and his heart was also very embarrassed, I really don't know how to ask for forgiveness from my good daughter.
Just when everyone's eyes were slightly thoughtful, a clear male voice sounded: "Your Majesty, Long Tian already has a sweetheart, and the lower officials feel that they are not worthy of His Royal Highness the County Lord, and please ask Your Majesty to withdraw your will!" β
It was Long Tian who spoke out, it turned out that after his careful consideration, he still decided to refuse this family business, and he was sure that his refusal would make the Long family safer.
"Brother Long Tian!" Seeing the familiar figure, Wu Wu exclaimed, she didn't expect that the general Long Tian in the princess's mouth was actually her eldest brother Long Tian, and for a while she forgot the etiquette and stood up from the stool, just looking straight at Long Tian.
The familiar title, the familiar voice made Long Tianxing hesitate for a while, and he was stunned at the moment, his heart was beating violently, he knew that he had heard it correctly, it must be the voice of the carefree brother, it must be her, and that title can only be called into his heart.
Just as the two looked at each other, a discordant voice sounded: "Don't forget your identity, even if General Long Tian doesn't like you and refuses to marry on the spot, you shouldn't lose your royal etiquette, make a fool of yourself in front of so many people, and sure enough, you can't get on the stage if you bring it from outside." β
Although Princess Moxue's words were reasonable, the carefree performance was indeed a bit out of line, but the hostile words in her tone, the people present still heard it, but no one dared to speak out at the moment, and they were secretly waiting to see a good show that was rare in 10,000 years.
"Humph! Brother Huang, your good daughter is very eloquent, and she even said this about my daughter, if you don't give me an explanation today, I will take my worries far away, and we can't afford to stay in your palace!! Carefree didn't have the slightest expression, just looked at his friend who hadn't seen him for a long time and suddenly lost his square inch, but Mo Yuan was still sober, and he was angry on the spot when he heard others slandering his daughter.
"Brother Huang, stop your anger, it's me who indulges Mo Xue! Come on, don't take the princess down and be grounded for a month! Without waiting for Mo Yuan to say anything more, the Great Emperor of Western Chu immediately punished Mo Xue.
"Father, my son knows that I am wrong, my father should not punish me!" Hearing the severe punishment of the Emperor of Western Chu, Mo Xue turned white with fright on the spot, and knelt directly in front of the Emperor of Western Chu to admit her mistake.
"Your Majesty, the emperor, she" The queen just wanted to say something to stop her, but she was restrained by the cold eyes of the Emperor of Western Chu, and she had to lower her head at the moment.
"Queen Mother, please beg your father and the emperor quickly, and your sons and daughters will not be grounded!"
"Father, you actually punished your son like this for an outsider, don't you love your daughter?"
Seeing the gloomy face of the Great Emperor of Western Chu, Mo Xue still didn't recognize the current facts, she completely lost her previous elegance, and even cried on the main hall, tears wet her carefully prepared makeup, and the whole person looked even more embarrassed.
"Hmph~~~ Reverse girl, don't drag it out!" Without looking at Mo Xue, who had lost her manners, the Emperor of Western Chu gave another order, and the guards hurriedly dragged Princess Mo Xue, who was crying to the ground, out of the city.
The queen saw all this coldly, her fists were clenched tightly, and the sharp nails had already pierced her palms, but she didn't feel any pain at all, what could hurt more than her own heart?
"Is the imperial brother satisfied with my handling like this?" After dealing with Mo Xue, the Great Emperor of Western Chu hurriedly asked Mo Yuan, and there was a trace of apology between his eyebrows.
Mo Yuan didn't say anything, just glanced in Long Tian's direction and snorted coldly.
Only then did everyone turn their attention back to Long Tian, they felt sorry for the general in their hearts, His Majesty was able to punish the most beloved Princess Moxue for the prince's words, and now Long Tian refused to marry on the spot, and he was not dead!
As if sensing Mo Yuan's anger, the Great Emperor of Western Chu coughed and looked in Long Tian's direction, and said with a slight threat: "General Long is very dissatisfied with the marriage I arranged for you?" β
As soon as the Emperor of Western Chu said this, everyone present couldn't help but gasp, and the Emperor became angry.
"Your Majesty's atonement, Tian'er is still young and doesn't know anything, and he is confused for a while, please ask Your Majesty to forgive him this time?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, General Long is for the country and the people, so you will spare him this time, right?"
"Your Majesty, General Long Tian is lawless and should be severely punished!"
"Yes, to set an example!!"
For a while, everyone who was in the same camp as the Long family pleaded one after another, and those who were hostile to the Long family added fuel to the fire.
And the male protagonist of this farce has not changed in the slightest, still standing there stupidly, without any response.
"General Long, didn't you hear me?" Seeing that he was being ignored, the Emperor of Western Chu was really angry.
At that moment, Long Tian's father hurriedly pushed his son, and Long Tian came back to his senses, but his next move made everyone feel unbelievable.
I saw him walk out from behind the table, walked to the county lord who was also standing, knelt down on one knee, stroked his chest with one hand, and said loudly: "I, Long Tian, swear hereby that I will always be loyal to you in this life." Be your knight, never give up, never give up. β
Under the rules of heaven and earth, in that flash of light, the stunned on everyone's faces was also unmistakable.
Only one person smiled faintly, looking at the half-kneeling young man, the young man who said that he would protect her, and the first smile came from the bottom of his eyes.