Chapter 32: Disobedience to the Divine Oracle
The wind is boundless, and the flag is flying.
Tens of thousands of troops marched slowly, stopping a mile away from the emperor.
In a moment's effort, the three armies lined up, and the iron armor shone brightly. The momentum of each phalanx was like a tiger, and a killing aura rushed towards them, making the people watching from a distance applaud loudly.
Pei Renji, Wu Jue, and Pei Xingyan unloaded their swords in turn and came on foot, kneeling down on one knee in front of the emperor.
"Minister Pei Renji greets Your Majesty!"
The monarch and the ministers narrated, but what they said were all high-sounding clichΓ©s, and they looked like benevolent and loyal ministers.
The ministers of the court and the nobles came forward one after another to congratulate, how many are the hypocritical, and what are the hypocritical? Although you can smell a sour smell from afar in your words, you still have a happy picture.
Wu Jue, who was wearing a bronze mask, stood silently aside, standing out among such a group of old foxes.
In the face of this holy and glorious Marquis of Zhenbei, the only female marquis in history, no one stepped forward to climb the relationship, and they all stayed away.
Even Emperor Tang Yu only cared about talking to Pei Renji, which made people suddenly feel that the real protagonist was Pei Renji, not this famous and almost legendary Wu girl.
Tang Xiao was a little puzzled when he saw this scene, but when he saw the appearance of Yang Shi An Ruosu beside him, a trace of realization flashed in his mind.
Wu Jue ...... after all Also a woman.
Tang Xiao looked up and found that Wu Jue was also looking at him, and the two met their eyes and bowed their heads one after another. The distance between them was not far, Tang Xiao looked at the pair of eyes that appeared on the bronze ghost, and he had a familiar feeling, as if he had seen it somewhere, but he had no impression.
Seeing Tang Su walking towards Wu Jue, Tang Xiao couldn't help but get closer to that side.
A eunuch went over in advance, leaned over and said, "General Wu, His Royal Highness the Great Prince has come to greet you." β
Wu Jue turned around and saw Tang Su walking towards her with a smile on the corner of his mouth. She just arched her hands, and stood as quietly as before, without the slightest intention of moving forward.
Such an arrogant attitude made the eunuch next to him very annoyed, and reminded him coldly: "Marquis of Zhenbei, do you still want His Highness to greet you in person?" β
"I don't know him."
Hearing such a cold and hoarse voice, looking at the bronze ghost face, I only felt that the person in front of me was from the Shura Hell, which made people suddenly feel terrified.
The eunuch was slightly stunned, and then said angrily: "You dare to be so arrogant to His Highness!" β
The eunuch's voice was sharp, and the surrounding officials glanced back and moved away. A large circle was vacant around Wu Jue, and it suddenly became more conspicuous.
At this moment, Tang Su was already standing in front of Wu Jue, still maintaining a warm smile. Seeing His Royal Highness like this, the eunuch instantly knew that he had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly bowed and retreated to the side.
Tang Su leaned over and saluted, "I have heard the legendary deeds of General Wu for a long time, and I have come to see the general's demeanor." β
Wu Jue glanced at Tang Su and said perfunctorily: "I have seen His Royal Highness the Great Prince." β
Although there was a mask to hide her expression, Tang Su felt that the gaze was very cold. Hearing such a perfunctory tone again, I was immediately a little annoyed.
Although Tang Su was annoyed in his heart, a smile still appeared on his face, and he said, "I didn't expect that the character of Zhenbei Hou is really as ...... as rumored Particularly. β
Wu Jue chuckled lightly and said, "Thank you for the compliment." β
Hearing this gloomy voice, Tang Su suddenly felt a chill in his back and took a small step back.
Tang Yu had already discovered the abnormality here and came over with Pei Renji. The surrounding dignitaries and nobles followed behind His Majesty the Emperor, and in a moment, several people surrounded the center.
"Su'er, what are you talking about with Zhenbei Hou?"
Hearing this, Tang Su hurriedly smiled and said: "Father, the son just hopes that the Marquis of Zhenbei can take off his mask and let everyone see his feminine demeanor, but he doesn't think about it...... It annoyed her. The son was about to apologize, and his father came over. β
Hearing Tang Su say this, Tang Yu was also a little curious, and said with a smile: "I heard General Pei say just now that except for a few generals of the Wu family, no one in the army has seen the appearance of the Marquis of Zhenbei. I don't know ......."
Without waiting for Tang Yu to finish speaking, Wu Yu knelt on one knee and bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty's request, the minister will not obey his fate." β
Seeing this, Tang Yu was a little embarrassed. He just mentioned it casually out of curiosity, but this Wu Jue openly refused without waiting for him to finish speaking, completely ignoring his face. But thinking of the Wu family's loyalty and martyrdom, and thinking of Wu Jue's great achievements in the past three years, the anger in his heart was a little lighter.
However, although Tang Yu was not very angry, there were always some sycophants who jumped out at the right time, angrily accusing Wu Yu of being arrogant and rude, and daring to disobey the holy order.
In the face of the accusations of the courtiers, Wu Jue lowered his head and remained silent.
Tang Su didn't expect this Zhenbei Marquis to be so bold to stage such a big show, this is really an unexpected surprise! So he secretly glanced at one of the ministers he had befriended and let him improvise.
I saw that the old fox entered the state in an instant, and his face was full of atmosphere. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed, and said angrily: "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Zhenbei has openly disobeyed the holy oracle by relying on his own achievements, and his heart can be punished!" Please give a decree to her for the crime of disrespect! β
"I beg Your Majesty to cure the crime of disrespect in the north of the town!"
Someone took the lead, and naturally there were people who gathered to respond. The so-called wall is pushed by everyone, and the most important thing in the world is the person who mends the knife behind him.
The Yang clan had already noticed the situation here, and was anxious, but he didn't dare to step forward.
In all dynasties, the minister's wife could not meet the emperor in public, not to mention that the Yang family is still a widow now. If you rush forward to ask Your Majesty, it will definitely backfire. The mouths of those civil officials are more hurtful than swords, and they can easily find a reason to reprimand her for insulting the saint.
Pei Xingyan was in a hurry not far away, and wanted to go to His Majesty to intercede for Wu Sanniang, but was dragged back by his father.
"Daddy......"
"Yuanqing, stay honest!"
Looking at his father's gloomy face, Pei Xingyan looked puzzled, and a little resentment surged in his heart.
Pei Renji didn't just lead the troops to fight, this old fox who had been in the court for many years knew the current saint very well, and knew that Wu Jue would be fine at all. He looked at Wu Sanniang, who was kneeling and bowing his head, and a flash of approval and amazement flashed in his eyes.
This Wu Sanniang is familiar with the way of monarchs and ministers at a young age, but it's a pity, it's a pity, it's a daughter.
Tang Yu looked at the silent Wu Jue, and had already made a decision in his heart.
The Yanbei army returned to Chang'an, and the martial arts girl was returned to the military power, so the marquis was taken as a condition. The agreement had been finalized three months earlier, but it had not yet been made public.
Now, with the arrival of Yang and Wu Jue in Chang'an, it is a foregone conclusion that the mother and daughter will live in Chang'an for a long time.
A few days ago, Empress Dowager Xiao invited the Yang family into the palace to speak, mentioning Wu Jue's marriage, hoping to choose one of the same heirs of the royal family and get married. Yang was very hesitant at that time, and refused the queen mother on the grounds that her daughter's marriage was her own decision.
This matter made Tang Yu very worried, if Wu Yu's marriage could not be decided for a long time, the reorganization of the Yanbei Army would also be at an impasse.
Although the northern frontier has now been decided, the war in Goryeo is quite tense. During this year, several ministers have played a concert, hoping to take a break from the army to recuperate, so as to avoid the disaster of chaos in the country.
As the emperor, Tang Yu naturally knows this, but this war does not mean that it can be ended when it is over.
The battlefield of Goryeo urgently needed an army of a hundred battles to break the stalemate, and the Yanbei army, which had regained military power, was the best choice.
Thinking of these, Tang Yu felt that the matter in front of him might be an opportunity.