Chapter 55: Young Master Mingqi, Asking for Advice [Seeking Follow-up Reading]

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The winter wind blows the cold jade, and the first snow falls on the flagpole.

As the street-cleaning whips were cracked, a long procession of ceremonial guards set out from Suzaku Avenue, guarded by two rows of black-armored royal cavalrymen on the periphery, and accompanied by numerous eunuchs and palace maids. A team of nearly a thousand people surrounded a six-horse royal chariot, with the horses in the front neighing with white air, and after crossing half of the city, they slowly marched towards the inner palace.

"A good minister defended the country and punished the rebels in the southwest. The emperor praised him and granted him the title of Marquis of Tiao County, with a fief of 2,000 households. On the 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month, at noon, a good time, I will pay respect to the Heaven and honor the Emperor——"

"..."

After hearing the powerful shouts of the leading eunuch, the onlookers dared to speak out until the wheel tracks faded away:
"To be conferred a title of nobility, it has been many years since that happened, right? This is a great achievement! To become a noble in one step."

"What's the big deal? In the past, the King of Langya was just a peasant knight. He followed the former emperor to pacify the six feudal lords and spent two years there. He then directly split the land and became a king of a different surname. That's called a carp leaping over the dragon gate."

"It's different. Dongfang Ming and the former emperor are just acquaintances. They usually call each other brothers and have a close relationship."

"..."

The people's voices faded away, and Jin Liancheng, who was sitting in the carriage, looked into the distance.

Dongfang Ming?
When the young knight made friends with the heroes of the five counties, he still had some heroic spirit. Later, he became rich and powerful, and now he is just an ordinary person.

When he has mastered the sword spirit, he will help Chunqiu to kill Emperor Wu sooner or later. He can do what Wei Mingqi can do.

"I wonder if the news of his death has spread—"

Jin Liancheng has been recuperating in the Imperial Hospital these past two days. Out of consideration for the "Dragon City", he did not dare to do anything extra. However, after several contacts with the Southwestern Court, he suddenly felt that this was a good springboard.

The old ape still had his prestige, but he was ultimately just a pedantic "house servant". He had the title of "Regent", but all the important affairs of the court were decided by a woman.

He didn't dare to confront Wanrenshan openly for the time being.

But under the premise of offending the southwest, it may not be a big problem to develop in Guanzhong for a few years and make some small moves.

How should we plan this?

boom--

boom--

boom--

Sixty-six black-clad salute cannons exploded one after another in front of the palace.

Jin Liancheng gathered his thoughts, raised his hand to straighten his clothes, and frowned slightly because of the injuries on his chest and abdomen.

"Master Hou——"

"The palace is an important place. I can walk there."

He raised his hand to lift the curtain and was about to go down. The white-faced eunuch outside said with surprise:

"The Holy Queen wants you to ride in the chariot into the palace."

"No-"

Jin Liancheng looked solemn and said respectfully, "The Holy Queen has shown great kindness, but I cannot accept it calmly. I will go back and apologize to the Queen Mother."

After saying this, he stood up and walked along the long palace road.

Great loyal minister——

It's a pity that he is as stingy as Wei Mingqi and doesn't even know how to give our family some money.

The eunuch surnamed Liu suppressed his inner resentment and raised his hand to signal the guards in the distance to open the city.

Rumble, rumble——

The Suzaku Gate, which was rarely opened on ordinary days, opened with a roar, revealing the solemnly decorated city gate corridor behind it, as well as the ceremony of worshiping heaven held in the city wall.

tread.

tread.

With flags flying on both sides, Jin Liancheng walked alone on the long palace road. The magnificent altar in the center of the city wall was getting closer and closer to him, as if every step he took was a step to the peak of power and authority.

As long as he passes through this palace gate, lights that bright incense, and enters those levels of palaces, he will be able to gradually realize his lifelong dream.

Twenty-eight constellations.

Immortal Dynasty.

At this moment, who can know the raging ambitions in his heart?
Let him tell all this,

There is only that old friend.

call--

The north wind suddenly blew up, bringing soft snow all over the sky. Jin Liancheng ignored the cold wind and walked to the side of the altar. He picked up the three large incense sticks and silently paid respects to the heavens and the 'master of fortune' in the sky.

"My Lord..." An eunuch came running over from the palace, holding an imperial decree in his hand and smiling at him:

"The decree has just arrived. Please prepare to receive it."

"..."

Not knowing what had happened, Jin Liancheng calmly leaned forward and listened to the order.

"Imperial order——"

"Tiao Hou Jin Liancheng has made great contributions and is a pillar of the country. He is now appointed as the commander of the four hubs of the Western Palace and is granted the Black Python Zhijin Buluo and the Emperor's Sword. I hope you will be brave in taking on the task and serve the country with all your heart."

"Hereby—"

"..."

Jin Liancheng didn't know what expression he should make at this moment, nor did he know why Wanrenshan would ignore such an appointment.

All the intelligence gathered by the Four Hubs of the Western Palace throughout the world belonged to him just like that?

It’s true... God helps him.

In front of him, the eunuch handed him the decree and smiled flatteringly at him:

"Commander, the Holy Queen has said that you don't need to worry about anything. As long as you remain loyal, the relationship between the monarch and his subjects will last forever."

Has he ever changed his mind?
Jin Liancheng took a deep breath and clasped his fists towards the eunuch: "Please report to the Holy Queen, Liancheng is sincere and will never forget it for a moment."

"That's good—"

The two of them were talking and laughing as they crossed the city wall and headed inside.

Suddenly.

Boom!

In front and behind him, the vermilion palace gates slowly closed, sealing off the city wall into a secluded area.

"What, what's going on——"

"Who closed the city gate? Are you really that bold?"

"..."

There was chaos all around, Jin Liancheng subconsciously looked towards the top of the city wall, only to see many people in black standing solemnly along the wall, holding various weapons in their hands.

"Who are you!"

The eunuch who had just come to announce the decree asked in a shrill voice: "This is the inner palace! Are you asking for death—"

The wind blew from the side and slapped it aside.

"Wei Mingqi!"

Jin Liancheng stopped talking nonsense and took a step forward, his eyes scanning the crowd of people in black: "It must be you, you are not dead!"

Soon, his eyes finally fixed on one person, and a smile appeared on his face:

"It's really you! How dare you lead a crowd to surround and kill me in this place on this day! You haven't changed - you are still the Chaotianxian! And what about Wanrenshan? Let him come out too!"

"..."

The snow was flying slantingly, but there was still no sign of the old ape on the city wall.

"Only you, that's not enough—"

Jin Liancheng's smile became more arrogant, and green scales appeared on his face: "If you want to kill me, you have to let that 'Dragon City' come over!"

When the sound ended, all around became quiet.

Thousands of eyes were watching. On the city wall, a young man with flying black hair and his face hidden under armor, only his dark eyes were visible, spoke:
"Are you afraid?"

"..."

The smile on Jin Liancheng's face suddenly froze.

The young man looked at a wild dog barking at the enemy against the corner and said:

"Don't worry, don't mention him testing me. Even if you kill me today, it has nothing to do with him. As long as you can get out of this city, you can change your clothes and go to the banquet inside. No one in the palace will touch you."

"..."

Jin Liancheng grinned and said, "Just you? And you, the cats and dogs of 'Chao Tianshu'?"

"What do you mean by 'mocking the sky' or 'mocking the sky palace'? I don't understand."

The young man was not angry, but slowly took the long spear handed to him:
"Qinglong Society, Young Master Mingqi, seeking advice."

　The remaining time is 12 o'clock.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)