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

After three rounds of wine, after five flavors of food.

Fang Ping suddenly winked at Xiao Yi. It was obvious that they had communicated before coming.

Xiao Yi put down his wine glass, hesitated for a moment, and then prepared to say something.

But at this moment-

"Lu is here to help."

But it was Liu Dongyang who suddenly spoke up.

"Today in the morning, Suzhou, Huguan, Tongguan, Woye, Wuchuan and other important border defense areas rushed thousands of miles to deliver a piece of news to the imperial court. In the eyes of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, it was completely expected news. Do you know what it is? Any news?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen couldn't help but feel moved.

Suzhou, Woye, Tongguan and so on... aren't those the prefectures, counties and passes bordering Huangzhou...

There is a message sent to the capital, at this time...

As soon as he thought of this, a glimmer of light flashed in Lu Chen's eyes.

He did not pretend that he could not hear the implication of Liu Dongyang's words, but his face suddenly darkened, pretending to be extremely shaken when he was about to face some kind of cruel reality, and his voice trembled slightly:

"Has something changed in Huangzhou...?"

"Ah."

Liu Dongyang nodded without hesitation, and then continued: "According to urgent reports from various places, three days ago, the Demon Queen, Jiang Chengyun, and Gu Simiao passed on the honors of the Queen Mother of Daxia, the direct prince of the late emperor, and the general of the Zhu Kingdom respectively. The four sides then sent troops eastward and southward in the name of "Qing Jun Side, Shaping the Universe". Ten of the 24 guards of the Can Ling Army, with a total of 30 troops, attacked Suzhou, Tongguan and other places."

After a pause, his expression gradually became solemn.

"These rebels have been fighting with foreign races from outside the territory all year round, beating the Rouran and other tribes to the point where they can't hold their heads up. They are extremely fierce. Fortunately, His Majesty mobilized [-] Cangming troops in advance to strengthen the defenses of the passes and counties bordering the Huangzhou. His Royal Highness the Holy King personally took action and went back and forth to various battlefields to stabilize the situation. Otherwise, once the rebels broke through the passes, the consequences would be disastrous."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen immediately clenched his fists.

The status quo is very favorable to him.

As long as Gu Simiao openly supports Empress Dowager Zhao, this war will basically be inevitable.

After all, the conflict between the Empress and the Demon Queen can never be reconciled. Either you die or I die. No matter whether he stands up to protect the Gu family or not, it will have no impact on Daxia. What should happen will still happen.

Not only did he not interfere with the empress sending heavy troops to guard key passes, but he instead advised the empress to strengthen defenses in various places, move the people to safe places, and try to avoid the losses caused by the war that was likely to come.

What he could do has been done, and the conditions created by inner demons that were unfavorable to becoming an immortal were basically removed by him one by one.

Next, as long as he can ascend immediately, he can do whatever he wants, and he can easily make things develop in the direction he expected.

You can even get whatever results you want.

Now for the empress, the biggest threat is undoubtedly the Empress Dowager Zhao, who has a bottomless background. Most of the unrest in Daxia is concentrated on this woman who has controlled the empire for six years.

As long as the Queen Mother's line is completely destroyed, and at the same time the imperial court takes back the countless wealth that was swept away by her, which is almost equal to the national destiny.

With massive wealth, the incomparably powerful force of the Holy Realm, and the orthodox inheritance of the late emperor's edict, the empress' apparent rule was completely stable.

Such a perfect situation is simply ridiculous.

No matter how you think about it, this is a situation where the flying dragon is riding on the face!

At this time, Xiao Yi suddenly spoke and took over the conversation and said: "And according to the contents of emergency reports from various places, the Can Ling Army moved quickly and attacked cities and conquered the land with incomparable bravery. Facing the comrades who had fought side by side to defend the enemy together in the past, No mercy, all means are used, with the intention of annihilating all the local garrison as quickly as possible."

While saying this, Xiao Yi couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

The female swordswoman who acted chivalrously and did nothing in return has now become a traitor who disregards the common people for her own selfish desires...

The human heart really cannot stand the test...

Fang Ping also put down his bowl and chopsticks and looked at Lu Chen, with an indescribable heaviness in his eyes.

"Now that things have happened, it is absolutely certain that Gu Simiao has betrayed the imperial court."

In other words, Lu Chen's previous judgment at the court was wrong.

"Is it…"

Lu Chen seemed to have been hit hard, and his body could not stop trembling slightly.

There was obvious depression in his voice.

"Has she...really changed..."

Compared with his own future, he seems to care more about whether the Bai Yueguang in his mind has really fallen.

Seeing this, several people looked understanding at the same time.

Lu Chen was almost famous for being righteous and willing to sacrifice his own life. Otherwise, he would not have stood up to support the empress, vouch for Xia Yan, and stood up to advise the empress to reduce the imperial expenses. That would be a fool.

Therefore, Lu Chen's reaction was completely expected by everyone.

Chapter 131

"People are like this, they will change with changes in the environment, things they experience and other factors."

Liu Dongyang picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then said calmly: "Just like you, Lu Guisheng, before you met Gu Simiao, you were probably just a mediocre young cultivator, but after meeting her and being saved by her, Only after you make a promise to help the world and bring peace to the people will you grow step by step into the person you are today."

"Otherwise, you may be like other mediocre people who enter the officialdom with complacency and ambition, only to lose your true heart in various temptations and fights. In the end, you will be dyed various colors in the big dye vat of officialdom and completely lose your true nature. My heart will live a mediocre life from now on."

Having said this, he looked at Lu Chen with a solemn look.

"I don't know what Gu Simiao has been through, but what is certain is that she is no longer the sage who cares about the world in your mind, and since she is not the Gu Simiao who saved you, Lu Gaishi will Why bother about her?"

Hearing this, Fang Ping couldn't help but glance at him.

"Liu Shangshu's words make sense."

After retracting his gaze, he looked straight at Lu Chen and said in a low voice: "Lu Goshi, the Gu Simiao in your mind who serves the country and the people may have been before she got married to Zhao Feifan and clung to the power of the Queen Mother. At that time, he was already dead. Now in the eyes of the world, Gu Simiao is just a selfish villain. Don’t be too entangled. Take the teachings that Gu Simiao gave you during his lifetime in your mind and remember you. To commit to her, just be yourself as always."

"In this way, it is not in vain that she saved your life. By the way, you can also accumulate merit for her and repay her life-saving grace."

After a pause, he added:

"Although Lu Gaishi fell into some malicious plot this time and made a mistake in the heat of the moment, fortunately it did not lead to any negative consequences. Moreover, Lu Gaishi, you are still young. Young people are inevitably full of arrogance, and it is very difficult for them to do so. Easily get carried away."

"Your Majesty is wise and powerful, and he has always been more trustworthy than you. He regards you as an important minister of the country in the future. As long as you admit your mistake to your Majesty and reflect on it, your Majesty will definitely not make things difficult for you."

Hearing this, Xiao Yi on the side suddenly gave Fang Ping a thumbs up in his heart.

In the morning, when they heard the urgent news from Suzhou and other places, they were anxious about the war and worried that Lu Chen would be devastated after hearing the news, so they deliberately took advantage of Lu Chen to move to his new home. On this occasion, come and enlighten me.

As for Liu Dongyang coming over, it was beyond his expectation.

However, looking at the other party's appearance, it was obvious that he had a love for Lu Chen's talent, and couldn't bear to see such a valuable and good minister leaving the court, so he came here to comfort Lu Chen just like them.

But at this moment, Lu Chen felt as if he had been trampled by ten thousand grass and mud horses, and was extremely depressed.

what's going on?

I am entertaining you with delicious food and drink, and you are making trouble for me when you are full and full?

Thank you so much for your comfort and advice!

After the three of them finished speaking, several others also gave advice.

They didn't have any special thoughts, they just simply respected Lu Chen.

After six years of chaos in the government of the Queen Mother, there are really not many ministers like Lu Chen in the court who do not care about themselves and are dedicated to the public good.

Facing the sincere words of consolation one after another, although Lu Chen complained crazily in his heart, he still couldn't help but have a different kind of thought welling up deep in his heart.

When everyone finished speaking, Lu Chen was silent for a while before slowly raising his head.

"Feel sorry."

He stood up and held his hands to everyone one by one.

"I still feel that there may be a hidden agenda behind the incident in Huangzhou. Miss Gu is definitely not the kind of treacherous villain who disregards the world for her own selfish interests."

Hearing what he said, Liu Dongyang and Fang Ping couldn't help but stare.

Why is this young man so stubborn, insisting on his own way, refusing to listen to others' advice...

Xiao Yi couldn't help but sigh after being stunned for a short time.

"Huaiyu, why are you doing this..."

It wasn't that he didn't believe Lu Chen, but he didn't believe Gu Simiao, who had never had any contact with him except when he saved their lives.

Lu Chen smiled wryly.

"I'm sorry, Brother Ruoyu, no matter what, I have to personally confirm whether Miss Gu has really changed, or there is such irrefutable evidence that I have to believe it. Otherwise, I will never believe that I asked you to be a good official who can help the world and bring peace to the people in return. She will betray the imperial court and stir up strife in the world for her own selfish interests."

As he said that, he suddenly turned his head, looked at Fang Ping and Liu Dongyang, and said with great solemnity: "Liu Shangshu, Fangdu Yushi, I accept the kindness of the two of you, but as the ancient saying goes: since ancient times, there has been death, and no one has faith. Not standing.”

"If I misjudge you, then Miss Gu is really a treasonous traitor. I will definitely be willing to be punished for the same crime as I said in the court that day, even if Your Majesty forgives me because of past friendship."

"Even if it means death, I, Lu Huaiyu, am not willing to break my promise and survive!"

Hearing the words and feeling the unshakable firmness in these sonorous and powerful words, everyone was moved.

To be able to sacrifice one's life to gain trust...

Lu Huaiyu is a true gentleman!

Throughout the ages, how many people have been so loyal, benevolent, talented and brave?

How lucky are you to meet such a great husband now? !

Even Liu Dongyang, a long-established celebrity, couldn't help but tremble slightly when holding the teacup in his hands.

At this time, Lu Chen seemed to him that although he was still a dazed young man, he had no idea how to adapt, how the future was long, the overall situation was the most important, and how to stay useful in order to achieve prosperity.

But he had to admire this sincere gentleman who sticks to his inner ideals and is not shaken by any external things.

The next second, he and Fang Ping shook their heads almost simultaneously and sighed.

At this point, if they continue to persuade Lu Chen to keep his faith, it will be equivalent to erasing him as a person.

How could they do it?

For a time, the atmosphere gradually became heavy.

And just when Lu Chen was about to ask Luo Xiaoyu to see off the guests with a few more polite words——

"Lu Qing is indeed sincere and trustworthy."

Suddenly there was a sound outside that was familiar to everyone present.