The young man stepped back a little and raised his hands: "Don't be angry... I said don't be angry anymore. If you don't make a deal, benevolence and righteousness are there, right? Besides, this time, you originally invited me. It's normal for the two countries to fight and not beheaded. The negotiations are broken down? Besides, what's the use of killing me here? You killed me, whether it's the Mandarin Duck Butterfly Sect, Southeast Wulin League, or Lin'an Court, I don't know how many people are ecstatic. Then they will pride my name of revenge and destroy your Cixinzhai... Alas, with fairy, your vision, you shouldn't be able to see this clearly. Make wedding clothes for others in vain?"

Fairy Ciyue's chest fluttered for a moment, and the whole charming technique collapsed with anger. Wufu's grace was just now. She said coldly: "It seems that there is nothing to talk to the young master. This is the last chance we give to the young master. I believe that it won't take long. The young master will regret today's rejection. It's a pity that you will not have such a chance again."

"Oh... in fact, your cooking skills are really good!" The young man put down his chopsticks and sighed, "I really hope that Princess Shan can have such good cooking skills as you. In this way, maybe one day I will be able to eat her roasted turkey."

Grasping the folding fan placed on the corner of the table, he stood up: "By the way, what I just said is just a matter of sincerity. In fact, compared to your sincerity, what I want to say more is another thing..."

He bent down and put all the face of Fairy Ci Yue: "You just said that with your help, I will definitely be able to unify the world? Haha! If I want to unify the world, I still need your help? You really... look down on yourself too much!"

With a bang, he opened the folding fan, held his left hand and left with laughter. Behind him, Fairy Ciyue's face was as cold as frost.

***

Leaving Jingyue Painting Boat and taking Sun Ziluo to the ashore, Sun Ziluo said: "Young Master, what did you say to Fairy Ciyue of Cixinzhai inside? Why can't you see you or hear your conversation after you enter with her?"

Ning Jiang said: "Jiangsu is just a little trick of Zoroastrianism, which makes you worry."

Sun Ziluo said: "This Cixinzhai is indeed a famous Zoroastrianism?"

"Well, I'm almost certain that she is the evil goddess of Zoroastrianism," Ning Jiang said with a fan, "but there are still some unknown things. Princess Shan of the Momen once fought with a woman named A Feng in the north, and she was also sure that A Feng was the evil goddess. Although I have never seen A Feng, according to time, when A Feng fought with Princess Shan in the north, Fairy Ci Yue was active in the south. With Princess Shan's eyes, she should not admit her mistake, but if A Feng and Fairy Ci Yue were both evil goddesses... there should be any secrets in the middle."

The two returned to the team and met with A Cai, Lei He Taoist, Xiaodao, etc., and then they went to Lin'an together.

During these days, the continuous autumn rain continued to fall without stopping. In Tongzhou, the large amount of damage caused by the barbarian army when they headed south still left shocking wreckage. More and more refugees were fleeing to the north, and some were homeless after being taken away from the land during these days. Even within dozens of miles of Lin'an, bandits were whistling around, and the government suppressed them endlessly.

The majestic palace of Lin'an City is naturally far inferior to that of Haojing's imperial city. However, Jiangnan is originally a town of fish and rice. With the wealth of Jiangnan, after mobilizing a large amount of manpower and financial resources to build, the palace has become larger and larger, and at the same time it becomes more and more magnificent.

"The war report came from the west, and the Red Turban Army in Mingshan and the Miao army had a war. The Miao army was defeated and lost again. The Qiangwei Lake area has completely fallen into the control of the Red Turban Army." In a side hall, the right servant Lu Yuhao stood at the steps and reported the war to the emperor.

Emperor Song Hong sat on the dragon throne, Fang Zi spread his eyebrows and then frowned tightly again: "My dear, what do you think about this war?"

Lu Yuhao said: "Your Majesty, it is naturally an exciting thing for me to defeat the Miao army again. But at this time, it may not be a good thing. Now, the true identity of Mingshan Ghost Military Advisor is well known to everyone. This person is Baizijin, a scholar in Chengyuan County, Guchu County, who was forced to leave due to the test questions and his ancestors' names during the previous state examination. He had a close relationship with Ningjiang when he was studying in the state. He would choose to join the Red Turban Army, probably because he had complaints about the court. Although the Red Turban Army has been recruited by the court, it is not under the control of the court. Although the Duanjia Army is guarding behind them, it is also a hidden danger."

Continuing, "In addition, although Nan Jian Xuanwei Si Huangfu Lin, although he was ordered, he had not left Jianzhou yet, so he might have a strange intention..."

The emperor stood up suddenly and said angrily: "This beast, can he really dare to rebel?"

Lu Yuhao said: "Huangfu Lin is probably really ambition. He secretly planned to build a navy in Linghai. Although he had the secret order issued by His Majesty the late Emperor Shenzong, after His Majesty ascended the throne, he never reported this matter to the court. Later, he even sat down and watched the imperial court's navy be destroyed..."

Song Hong was angry and after a while, he said, "Huangfu Lin is the son of Duke Zhao... I knew him in the past. He was not such an arrogant person. When he was selected as the Xuanwei envoy of the Nanjian Xuanwei Office... It was when Shenzong was in power, and his current behavior was probably fooled and bewitched by others."

"No matter how many excuses Huangfu Lin used to delay coming, he would not dare to really rebel, let alone his daughter is still in Lin'an." Lu Yuhao said, "So, the key is that Ning Jiang. Your Majesty, don't worry, Ning Jiang is already on the way to Lin'an. Once he enters Lin'an, this trip will definitely make him go without returning."

Song Hong sat back on the dragon throne and said slowly: "His he really came?"

"He dared not come, he must come!" Lu Yuhao said gloomyly, "There was news from Chen Songba and Chen Shaobao that his master had already taken action himself, and two moves forced Dai Ba, the strongest master of the Southeast Martial Arts Alliance. Dai Ba was rumored to have obtained the seven styles of Tiankuang left by the strongest sect saint in history that year. He took action to help Ning Jiang kill Cha Ke. With his ability, he could not block Mr. Mei Jian's three moves. Chen Shaobao promised that if Ning Jiang did not come, his master would take action himself, and Ning Jiang would definitely die without a burial place."

He continued: "I'm afraid Ning Jiang himself knows this. When he arrives in Lin'an, Mr. Mei Jian will not be able to take action at the foot of the emperor. If he continues to hide, not only will all the current chips under him be cut off one by one, but he himself may die in a wilderness that no one knows at any time. His appearance is now open and it will make it difficult for him to move."

"To be fair, Ning Jiang... has made contributions!" Song Hong stood up and walked sideways for two steps, "Whether it is the complete annihilation of Meng Yu's army, or the great destruction of the elite troops heading south..."

"Your Majesty is such a bad word," said Lu Yuhao. "Wiyuan Army and Meng Yu fought with great achievements. Ningjiang was indeed the actual commander of the Weiyuan Army at that time, so there is no need to say much about his great achievements. However, what role did that battle play? The capital was destroyed, and the deposed emperor and civil and military officials were captured? There are even rumors that Ningjiang deliberately dragged it at that time and did not go to rescue the capital... This matter is probably true. Ningjiang was originally a high-powered person. After the deposed emperor ascended the throne, he saw through his ambition to deceive his superiors and conceal him, dismissed him from his office and wanted him. He could not have no resentment. How could the achievements of the destruction army offset the great mistake of not caring about the comfort of the capital and watching the deposed emperor be destroyed?"

Song Hong shook his head and said, "Although there is such a rumor... I still don't believe it..."

"That's because your majesty is kind-hearted." Lu Yuhao said, "As for the achievements of destroying Chashi and pacifying Jiangnan, what did Ningjiang do? Where was he when the natural danger of the Changhe fell? Where was he when Lin'an fell? Where was he when the barbarian army conquered the city and the people were massacred all the way? Finally, the main forces of Chashi were the officers and soldiers of the Shenwu Left Army and Nanjian Xuanwei Office. Although the predecessor of the Shenwu Left Army was the Weiyuan Army, after all, the actual commander was Ju Zhirong, not Ningjiang. Besides, they were originally the imperial army, rescued the emperor and defeated the thief army.

, It was their duty, if they had not been incompetent and had come too late, how could His Majesty be frightened all the way? Regardless of his faults, his Majesty's merits, is too generous. But after all, the soldiers are His Majesty's soldiers, and the generals are His Majesty's generals. At that time, Ningjiang didn't know how to hide from life and death. How could he observe and destroy them all become his merits? This man seeks fame and reputation, greed for the achievements of heaven, and reads the books of sages for nothing. He does not know how to be loyal to the emperor and the country, but instead he is devoted to building momentum for himself. He clearly has an unruly heart. Your Majesty must not be deceived by him."

Song Hong hesitated for a while: "Although I don't know much about Ning Jiang, I think that since the Shenzong used it so heavily at the beginning... he should not be such a traitor. But since you said that... Alas, this is just a one-sided statement from Lu Qing, and you still have to ask other people's opinions. Forget it, in the court tomorrow morning, you will say these words to others and see what others say... Alas, I am still willing to believe that he is good."

"Actually, this is not my opinion. All officials have complained about Na Ningjiang. Since Your Majesty wants to make all officials speak freely tomorrow, Your Majesty will know it."

"Oh, I hope it won't be as you said. Ning Jiang, even if he is useless, is still talented!" Song Hong waved his hand helplessly, "You go down, remember, in the morning court tomorrow, just let everyone speak freely and listen to both sides. I still know this truth. Although I know that you are dissatisfied with Ning Jiang, if someone is willing to speak for him... he should allow it."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Lu Yuhao bowed and said, "I'm going to leave."

Lu Yuhao withdrew from the hall, and Song Hong stood alone on the steps, with a chill. The eunuchs around him did not dare to come forward to disturb him. They stood there for a long time before he slowly turned around and left.

The autumn rain is still falling endlessly, and the ground is wet. The brand new and magnificent palace is hazy in the rain. When you look up, the ridge-swalking beasts on both sides of the eaves in the distance look hideous in the rain.

Song Hong did not ride on the dragon chariot. He wore a wide dragon robe and stepped over the corridor. The eunuchs followed him carefully, not daring to disturb His Majesty at all.

His Majesty, who had just ascended the throne, was full of energy, as if he had endless energy. But this time he came back, it seemed as if everything had become different. He was much softer than before, but when there was no one, he became more cold and silent. As for the eunuchs who followed His Majesty immediately... they were actually not considered human.

Song Hong walked to the Hexin Palace, stood under the eaves, raised his head, and looked quietly for a long time. Then he did not speak, sat on the dragon chariot and entered the deep palace. Not long after, he stepped into the first hall, where the queen and Baotong and his daughter were talking.

"Father." Seeing his father arrive, Princess Baotong hurriedly stood up and asked his father for a greeting. The two chatted for a few simple words, and Baotong hurriedly left.

"Why did she think of coming here to pay tribute?" She opened her arms and allowed the queen and the palace maids beside her to change his dragon robe.

"Isn't it because of Xiao Lu's child?" The queen smiled, "She wanted His Majesty not to marry Xiao Lu to the son of Lu Xiang, and she didn't dare to tell you, so she came to me..."

"Tell her not to care about this matter... Lu'er... is also our child. It was originally the main event of marriage. Lu Yuhao is now an important official of the court. My humerus, joining the Lu family... This is also for the sake of the child's good."

"But, I heard that Lu Xiang's son..."

"You people from the deep palace don't have to worry about the rumors outside, none of them is true." Song Hong sat on the dragon bed, "People's hearts... they can't see through them anyway, they are good or bad... they are all like that anyway."

The queen didn't dare to say anything for a moment.

"Speaking of this, where did the prince go? Why haven't I seen him much these days?"

"These days, the prince and his friends have often gathered together, and they are all about major events in the future to settle the Central Plains. They look very energetic." The queen smiled slightly. Originally, the princess of the Prince of Hexiang County was the queen, and now she became the prince who would definitely take over Dabao in the future. This was something she didn't dare to think about before, and she couldn't help but feel proud.

"Haha, but they are all kids who talk big. It's not a good thing to mess around with those people all day long."

"Then, I'll talk to him..."

"Forget it, let it go," Song Hong lay down sideways, "Young man always feels that he can change something, as if there is nothing in the world that he cannot do, and reality will always teach him to recognize it in the end. Besides, he was just the prince before. At that time, we taught him all day long not to talk about state affairs, court affairs, don't talk about... don't talk about a word... not to be in his position, do not plan his politics. But now it's different. He is now the prince, and his mentality is changing too fast at once, and it's normal to be too hasty. Alas, let alone him, even I was a little impatient at the beginning. In the past, when I was outside the court, I felt that it was wrong, and when I saw this, I felt that it was wrong, and when I saw that, I felt that it could be changed. Now look back and see that, I looked at the things left by my ancestors... There are many things that actually make sense!"
Chapter completed!