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Chapter 254 Identity Exposed
Ye Wenxuan was still kneeling, with a calm voice: "Your Majesty doesn't know something. Although the major general of the Ye family has made great achievements, he is also guilty!"

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Donglin frowned suddenly.

Ye Wenxuan kept observing Emperor Donglin's expression, and saw that the surprise on his face did not seem to be fake, so he realized that he really didn't know the true identity of the major general of the Ye family.

Thinking about it this way, he hesitated a little. Should he say it or not?
"Tell me, what crime did Major General Ye commit?"

Ye Wenxuan lowered his eyes and decided to test again, "The Ye family's army is the sharp edge of the country. The major general of the Ye family led the Ye family's army to attack the city in Hexi and take down Nanjun. This is certainly a great achievement, but his status is not enough to enjoy such a feat! "

His voice became lower and lower, until it was so low that Emperor Donglin could hardly hear him: "He is not a man from the Ye family. In a critical situation, he has no choice but to take advantage of his identity as a man from the Ye family to lead the army for the veteran. If you care If you wake up, you have committed the crime of deceiving the emperor, and I naturally cannot let your majesty give him this merit, so please forgive me!"

"What do you mean!" Hearing this, Emperor Donglin felt relieved. He originally suspected that the major general of the Ye family was a citizen of the enemy country, but he didn't expect that it was just someone with a different surname from the Ye family!
He patted Marven Ye on the shoulder, "My country needs the protection of your Ye family, but it's not just your Ye family. Who should I give this achievement to? Besides, I just bestowed him with the merit he deserves. Why? Can't give it?"

Ye Wenxuan still bowed his head, with a submissive attitude and did not back down: "Your Majesty is wise, I think that this person is not suitable for being a son of the Ye family as a son of the Ye family, and it is more appropriate to choose another talented person."

This remark made Emperor Donglin hesitate. The position of commanding the Ye family's army is a top priority. If it is controlled by a child with a foreign surname, it is difficult to guarantee that Ye Wenxuan will not have a different heart. If there is any trouble at that time, it will be terrible.

This Marven Ye has always been cautious and will never make a mindless decision lightly. There must be a reason for such a request.

However, if this person is not allowed to continue to lead the Ye family army to fight, wouldn't it chill the hearts of other loyalists?This is tantamount to a heavy loss for the imperial court.

Emperor Donglin fell into deep thought.

Seeing that Emperor Donglin seemed to be letting go, Ye Wenxuan continued his efforts: "I believe that the major general of the Ye family has contributed a lot to the dispatch of troops this time, but his status is different after all, so it is not suitable to stay in the army for a long time. Your Majesty begs you to think twice and withdraw your order. Instead, reward him with gold and silver fertile fields in recognition of his military exploits."

Hearing this, Emperor Donglin looked serious: "Ye Aiqing, I know the general has doubts, but if outsiders know that I dare not promote Major General Ye because of his status as Major General Ye, then how can the Ye Family Army convince the people? Since I have ordered, how can I go back on my words lightly? Besides, I am not such a pedantic and stupid lord. Such a brave and skilled man should be rewarded. Major General Ye is a general, and it is right to kill the enemy bravely. However, I will also take into account Ye Aiqing's wishes, and will not let him touch the Ye family's army again."

Emperor Donglin paused, as if he had made up his mind. "I decided to make him a fifth-rank military general and let him sit in the capital."

"Your Majesty!" Ye Wenxuan's face was full of shock. He didn't expect the other party to make such a decision. Ye Zhaoyan led the army to sit in the capital, and sooner or later his identity would be exposed. How could he hide it?

Instead of continuing to hide, it is better to confess earlier, so as not to lead to a big mistake.

He took a deep breath, and decided to go all out, "Your Majesty atones, my lord."

Just as Ye Wenxuan was about to defend himself, a guard's anxious voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please see me."

"Xuan!"

King Qing came in and knelt down to pay his respects.

Emperor Donglin raised his hand to signal him to flatten his body, "Why are you here? But you need me for something?"

King Qing got up, glanced at Ye Wenxuan who was kneeling in the hall, and said respectfully: "My brother really has something to report."

"You speak bluntly."

King Qing didn't rush to speak, but stared at Marven Ye for a while. "Your Majesty, General Ye has been in the palace to see His Majesty for a long time, is there anything that has not been reported?"

Emperor Donglin nodded, "The general has something important to tell you, so he talked to me a few more words."

"I don't know why this difficult matter has been delayed for so long?"

Emperor Donglin was silent for a moment, he didn't know how to speak since the matter was not yet settled.

Seeing this, Ye Wenxuan's thoughts turned, but he didn't show it on his face, "This matter is of great importance, and I hope the prince will allow me to make a private statement."

"Oh? What's the big deal that makes General Ye feel like he's facing a formidable enemy, and he actually wants to avoid me, an idle prince?" Prince Qing looked very interested, as if he was very interested in this secret.

Ye Wenxuan didn't answer, he just looked at Emperor Donglin silently, Emperor Donglin pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said: "Since Prince Qing has this intention, Ye Aiqing might as well give Prince Qing some face, just say it."

Marven Ye stood up, knelt down on the ground respectfully, and said to Emperor Donglin, "Your Majesty."

There was pleading in his tone.

King Qing is more cunning than Emperor Donglin, and it would be unlucky to step in at this time, and Ye Wenxuan did not dare to gamble.

Seeing his insistence, Emperor Donglin said helplessly: "In that case, let's go to the side hall and talk."

"Wait!" At this moment, King Qing stood up and said with a bow, "Your Majesty Qizuo, I also have something to tell you about the major general of the Ye family. Please don't blame my younger brother for overstepping the rules."

Emperor Donglin frowned, "Could it be that you and Ye Aiqing said the same thing?"

Ye Wenxuan yelled that it was not good, and sure enough, the next second, King Qing glanced at Ye Wenxuan, his smile was condensed, but his tone was gentle: "My brother recently heard that the identity of the major general of the Ye family is quite sensitive, so he specially sent someone to investigate his status. Identity, no, it really made the younger brother discover a big problem, and the younger brother thinks it should be made public at this time!"

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Donglin cheered up.

The corner of King Qing's mouth curled up, he looked at Emperor Donglin and said, "Your Majesty, have you ever heard that there is a woman named Ye Zhaoyan in the Ye family?"

Hearing these three words, Ye Wenxuan's whole body froze, and fine sweat dripped from his forehead.

Emperor Donglin nodded slightly, "The daughter of the Ye family?"

"That's right, it's the concubine daughter of the Ye family!"

"Why mention this person?"

King Qing smiled and said, "According to the spies' report, this Miss Ye family went to Hexi with General Ye, and disappeared on the way to Nanjun. Soon after, this Major General Ye family appeared and set off with the army. Your Majesty can see that What's wrong with it?"

"Ye Zhaoyan has something to do with this major general of the Ye family?"

King Qing shook his head and smiled, "These two are the same person."

same person?
Emperor Donglin was silent for a while, and suddenly he laughed, "Isn't it absurd for you to say that? Major General Ye is a man, and Miss Ye is a woman. How can the two be confused?"

"Your Majesty, my brother is definitely not talking about lies, but the evidence is conclusive," Qing Wang said solemnly, "Although this Ye Zhaoyan is a woman, she is very skilled in martial arts, and she has received the true instruction of General Ye, which is not inferior to a man in the slightest."

(End of this chapter)