Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

Chapter 257 Suzaku's Feather
Ziji City at night is as brightly lit as ever.

In the Zichen Hall, Jiang Chengwan frowned, obviously struggling with something.

During the day, after Lu Chen said those words that seemed to be explaining the funeral arrangements, her mind became chaotic and filled with all kinds of thoughts. Her interest in experiencing the people's sentiments with Lu Chen suddenly faded a lot.

Naturally, I didn’t go shopping any further.

After a moment, Jiang Chengwan suddenly sighed, then waved his hand and quietly activated the Holy Spirit spell that only the Supreme can activate.

"Brother Huang."

While thinking silently in his heart, Jiang Chengdao, who was sitting alone on the throne in the Cangming Realm Palace thousands of miles away, suddenly had his eyes moved, and his thick and ferocious face armor moved slightly.

"Your Majesty is here, what are your orders?"

As usual, even if he is a brother and sister who have always had a deep relationship, he will never overstep his bounds and always keep in mind the duties of a monarch and his ministers.

Even though Jiang Chengwan told him many times not to be polite, he still persisted.

After talking too much, Jiang Chengwan just let him go.

"Has this year's evil turmoil subsided?"

"Return to His Majesty."

Jiang Chengdao's voice was a little heavy.

"It's barely calmed down. Based on past experience, there shouldn't be any evil spirits that can break through the formation this year."

"yes."

Jiang Chengwan breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good, thank you for your hard work, brother Huang."

Jiang Chengdao shook his head: "It's just your duty as a holy king. There is nothing hard or hard."

After a pause, he continued: "Your Majesty sent a message to the minister. He should not only be concerned about the situation in the Holy Land, right?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chengwan couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from your royal brother."

Hearing his sister's affirmative tone, Jiang Chengdao suddenly frowned.

"Did something happen in the court?"

"Ah."

Jiang Chengwan did not deny it.

"The imperial court has been a little too quiet lately."

"How to say?"

Jiang Chengwan stood up slowly, walked to the side and sat down on the dragon chair. He stopped his words for a moment before continuing: "Recently, whether it is Yan Song, the civil service system behind him, or the Xunqi Group, as well as various places in the Sili Those top wealthy families who have been passed down for countless generations, as long as it is decided by Lu Qing, they will only symbolically oppose it, and then let it go. They will retreat if they can. They are not as stubborn as before. The black blade of Jiwei will never compromise, and is even known for fighting to the death."

"When things go wrong, there must be monsters. They are so calm. Although they may be afraid of being killed by me and Lu Qing, Lu Qing once said that when the situation is unclear, it is best to think in the worst direction. This I deeply believe that, and how can a thousand-year-old family succumb so easily? How many saints, sages, and cruel kings have never made them succumb, how can I dare to hope that I can do it?"

"Although Lu Qing has not yet joined the cabinet, he has completely offended those people. It is not an exaggeration to say that they hate Lu Qing to the core. In order to preserve the fundamental interests of the family, they must and must try their best to put Lu Qing at risk. A place of death, so..."

At this point, she suddenly clenched her fists.

"Just in case, I want to strengthen the defense of Shuntian Mansion. Brother Emperor, can you lead the army over as soon as possible?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chengdao could not help but narrow his eyes.

My sister seems to pay too much attention to Lu Chen...

With that in mind, he didn't refuse.

"In this case, Wei Chen will prepare the three armies tomorrow and start dispatching them in five days. The army can reach Luojing within two months. If your Majesty is in a hurry, you can launch a star movement formation to send Wei Chen and several generals to Ziji. city."

Jiang Chengwan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then trouble the emperor."

"Your Majesty is very kind."

Then the two began to discuss the specific details of the deployment.

It took two full hours to finalize the matter.

And the Holy Spirit power was just exhausted at this time.

Jiang Chengwan stopped performing the technique, then rubbed his forehead and stood up, with a look of exhaustion on his face.

Although the Holy Spirit Technique is powerful, it consumes a lot of energy on the caster. Even if she has broken through to the Xuanming Realm, it is still a bit reluctant for her to maintain the Holy Spirit Technique for a long time.

After resting for a while, she did not go back to Ziwei Palace to sleep. Instead, she supported her tired body, cheered up, and asked someone to bring over a map of the entire Sili area, preparing to study it all night long.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

The Grand Court will be held as scheduled.

As usual, Lu Chen and Chai Hongyu walked through the red wall and walked towards the Tai Chi Hall.

Ever since Chai Hongyu joined the Xuanji Guards and became his personal guard, this scene has become a daily routine in Ziji City, and this is also one of the privileges that Lu Chen has. In the entire court, except for the empress, he is the only one with guards accompanying him. about.

"Lu Shangshu."

Suddenly, an old voice came from the corner of the wall.

Lu Chen turned around and saw a familiar ricket figure.

Then he bowed slightly towards the figure and said hello calmly.

"Good day, Mr. Yan Ge."

That's right, that figure is none other than Yan Song, who now represents the conservative faction, or the spokesman for the scholars.

After all, he is the chief assistant, so he must still have the proper etiquette.There was no one around Yan Song, and the courtiers who usually followed him around were nowhere to be seen.

After some useless social rhetoric, Yan Song glanced at Chai Hongyu beside him, smiled slightly, and said, "I have something to say to you."

The implication was to ask Chai Hongyu to avoid it.

Lu Chen turned his head and looked at Chai Hongyu.

"Miss Chai, go ahead and wait for me."

Chai Hongyu frowned slightly and stared at Yan Song, but did not obey Lu Chen's instructions and leave immediately.

"I am the Xuanji Guard Qianhu, His Majesty's ears and eyes. Why should Mr. Yan Ge avoid me? Is it some shameful thing?"

She is no stranger to Yan Song. After all, she has been with Lu Chen for a year and served in the court for a year. Not to mention having a thorough understanding of the court situation, she still has a basic understanding of the court.

Facing the head of the civil service, she, who once rebelled against the imperial court, did not have much fear. There were many civil servants who died in her hands, so naturally she would not have much respect for these civil servants.

She had never had a good impression of Yan Song, an old fox who had survived two dynasties.

After all, the reason why her childhood was so miserable had to do with these officials.

So at this time, she had nothing but vigilance.

"Ha ha."

Yan Song smiled kindly.

"Those who serve as officials should cultivate their moral integrity and be good at cultivating their awe-inspiring aura. I have gained the trust of Your Majesty and am appointed as the Grand Scholar of Wenhua Pavilion. I should lead by example, be aboveboard, act upright and sit upright. How can I do anything shameful?"

Hearing this, Chai Hongyu said matter-of-factly: "In that case, there is no need to avoid it."

Yan Song gently stroked his long beard and said leisurely: "You can't say that, Chai Qianhu. Everyone has their own privacy. Respecting other people's privacy is the most basic etiquette."

Chai Hongyu frowned again.

She opened her mouth and wanted to say more, but Lu Chen said: "Miss Chai, please stay away for a while."

Seeing Lu Chen's statement, Chai Hongyu suddenly became embarrassed.

"But…"

She glanced at Yan Song hesitantly, her eyes full of caution.

Being able to stand at the top of the civil servant system and survive two dynasties is an impossible thing. Not to mention other things, there is absolutely no doubt about the most basic strength. Without the cultivation of Dongxu Realm, it is impossible to climb to such a high level. Location.

As for Lu Chen's strength... let's not mention it.

Chai Hongyu admired Lu Chen's personality and ambition, not his cultivation.

It would be strange for her not to worry if Lu Chen was left alone to face a strong man whose strength was at least in the Dongxu realm.

Although the possibility of the other party jumping over the wall is extremely low and almost impossible, she doesn't want to bet. If Yan Song really doesn't care about it, and comes to the extreme for one, it doesn't matter whether the old thief dies or not, but if Lu Chen is gone, what will happen in the world? The glimmer of hope that the poor people have just seen is very likely to be extinguished in an instant.

From now on there will never be another day.

Who can bear such serious consequences?

However, Lu Chen shook his head in response to her worries.

"Don't worry, it's alright."

While saying this, his expression was extremely serious and confident.

Seeing his persistence, Chai Hongyu was silent for a while, then suddenly reached out her hand, took off a red feather-shaped ruby ​​from her waist, and handed it to Lu Chen.

"???"

Without waiting for Lu Chen to ask, she grabbed his right hand and placed Ruby on his palm.

"This is the Suzaku Feather, a protective magic weapon that I refined with my essence and blood."

Chai Hongyu briefly introduced the name and origin of the ruby, but did not explain the specific effect.

"If the Governor insists on doing this, please keep the Suzaku Feathers away, so that I can rest assured."

Hearing this, before Lu Chen said anything, Yan Song narrowed his eyes and stared meaningfully at the Suzaku Feather in Lu Chen's hand.

A magic weapon refined with her own essence and blood... This little girl is really willing to give up...

Even for your lover, this is nothing more than that, right?
Lu Chen subconsciously wanted to refuse, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Chai Hongyu quickly closed his hand and pushed it forward, letting him hold it safely.

Immediately afterwards, Chai Hongyu turned her head again and stared at Yan Song, but did not speak. She just met his eyes, and a cold color gradually appeared in the depths of her eyes, obviously indicating something.

Faced with the menacing look from the Guiyi Realm powerhouse, Yan Song looked calm and calm as usual.

Not a trace of timidity was revealed.

Soon, Chai Hongyu turned and left.

Not long after she left, a spiritual power quietly bloomed, instantly forming a soundproof barrier in front of Lu Chen and Yan Song.

Lu Chen glanced to the side as if aware.

"Okay, Miss Chai has already avoided it. If Mr. Yan Ge has anything to say to me, you can say it now."

"of course."

Yan Song's old and weathered face still had his signature kind smile.

It was as if nothing in this world could leave the slightest ripple in his heart.

Steady as an old dog;

No!More stable than an old dog.

Under Lu Chen's gaze, he cleared his throat slightly and then spoke slowly: "Lu Shangshu, a year ago, I told you that those who betray their own position will not end well. I don't know if you Do you remember?"

(End of this chapter)