bestfiction Chapter 364 Good show
Chapter 364 Good show
There was a "clang" sound, which was the sound of the emperor's jaw dropping.
Is this guy really back?!
So this bastard Jiang Xing is playing a trick on me?!
Yesterday, he even eagerly sent people to rush out of the capital and kill him halfway. So, he has been controlling me the whole time?!
The emperor didn't look at Lu Xuan, but cast a meaningful gaze at Jiang Xing.
With such a scheming mind, is this still his arrogant and dissolute younger brother?
A cunning rabbit has three burrows. What kind of cunning heart is hidden under the skin of this unruly person?
Even with his head lowered, Jiang Xing could still feel the emperor's poisonous gaze.
After a long while, there was no sound, and all the court officials in the hall could no longer sit still and looked at the emperor.
"emperor?"
"Your Majesty, General Lu is really back!"
"emperor?"
The emperor regained his composure, put away his guarded expression, and quickly began to act.
"Lord Lu, please stand up! Please stand up!"
As he spoke, he strode down from the throne, his body trembling, his lips shaking, and he staggered towards Lu Xuan, taking two steps at a time. His eyes were slightly red, and he was so excited that he looked a little embarrassed.
He stood in front of Lu Xuan, hot tears falling from his eyes, and his trembling hands moved closer to Lu Xuan's body inch by inch, as if he couldn't believe it and was a little scared. Finally, he gently reached out with some caution, fearing that his dream would be shattered.
Some ministers who were more cautious already had tears in their eyes. The emperor was very nervous, afraid that this was fake and that it would shatter his excited expectations of the past two days!
Jiang Xing stood beside Lu Xuan, with a half-smile on his face but a cold heart.
Standing in front of the emperor, Lu Xuan was dressed in ordinary dark blue cloth, his skin was a little rough, his hands were clenched into fists, still in the posture of a military general, but his hair was sparse and white, his forehead was covered with wrinkles, and his face looked a little vicissitudes of life.
Returning to the familiar hall again, he was no longer the high-spirited young general, but a fugitive in his forties.
His eyes were also red, and with a bit of anxiety and excitement, he let the emperor pat his shoulders twice.
“It’s good that you’re back, it’s good that you’re back!!”
The emperor's voice trembled, and his seemingly excited words made Lu Xuan burst into tears.
However, it was not because of the current scene, but because of the last time he appeared in this hall fifteen years ago.
"Your Majesty, the death of my sister Siyu, the Crown Princess, was unusual. I have known her since childhood, and it is impossible for her to commit suicide. Moreover, she told me just a few days ago that she had figured everything out and now only wanted to live a good life with the Emperor's grandson. How could she suddenly commit suicide? Therefore, I personally request a thorough investigation of this matter. No matter the outcome, the Duke's Mansion will bear the full responsibility!"
"Ahem... General Lu, I am old and in poor health. From now on, the Crown Prince will be the regent. This matter will be decided by you and the Crown Prince!"
"His Royal Highness?"
"General Lu, I am heartbroken over Si Yu's suicide, but he is gone and the grief is irreversible. Daliang's borders have been repeatedly invaded, and a true man should always put national affairs first. Lord Ji just reported that Annan has invaded our border. I wonder what you think? Now is the time to recruit people. Lord Ji is right. Only you, General, are the most suitable person to lead the troops to conquer the barbarians!"
Lu Lingchuan once terrorized Longxi, keeping the west free of corruption for years. Now, his martyrdom has given rise to unwarranted ambitions among foreign enemies. You, mentored by General Shenwu and a fellow Lu family member, have led numerous campaigns, earning illustrious military exploits and a renowned reputation. Now is the perfect time for you to succeed him in terrorizing Longxi!
I promise you on behalf of my father that when you return victorious, you can investigate Siyu's case in any way you wish. Even if the Lu family asks me to apologize for not protecting her, I will be willing to do so. How do you do it?"
"This……"
Afterwards, Ji Xiangli led all the officials to make a request.
"General Lu, I know you're unhappy with the Ji family because His Highness married my daughter as a concubine and the Crown Princess passed away. But now, this is a matter of national importance, concerning border affairs and the people of the world. You must not abandon the greater good for the sake of petty family grudges! When you return triumphantly, I'm willing to cooperate with you, no matter what outcome you desire!"
"Yes, General Lu, it is the duty of a minister to share the worries of His Majesty and the people. The Duke's Mansion is prestigious and influential. His Highness has already graciously made concessions and promised to investigate any matter upon his return. Could he abandon his duty for selfish reasons? The Lu family has been loyal for generations. How could they withstand such hardship?!"
"General, please put state affairs first!"
"General Lu, you sacrificed your own family for the greater good. Don't forget how General Shenwu led the Lu family to success. People should never forget their roots!"
"..."
Finally, Lu Xuan had no choice but to kowtow and accept the imperial edict: "General, I obey your order!"
Standing under the Sumeru platform, Lu Xuan's eyes felt very sore.
Unexpectedly, fifteen years later, after going through countless hardships and surviving many dangers, he was able to stand here again.
It turned out that at that time, the high-sounding murderer in front of him had already thought of a reason for him to die.
Does anyone still remember what we said fifteen years ago?
The emperor cried bitterly in front of him, and Lu Xuan cooperated with him, with a sneer in his heart.
Fifteen years have passed, and the emperor's acting skills are still so good.
The scene of the two recognizing each other after many years made all the ministers wipe their tears. Jiang Xing couldn't bear it anymore and spoke with a smile at this time.
"Brother Emperor, I didn't lie to you, did I? This is the real General Lu, right?"
Gritting his teeth in his heart, the emperor smiled through his tears, "Yes, it is General Lu. I really want to thank you, Yun Ce..."
Jiang Xing waved his hand, "Your Majesty, you are too polite. There is no need to thank me. I just promised General Lu something. I promised it, and that's it!"
The eunuch handed over a handkerchief, and the emperor wiped away the liquid that was streaming down his face. Then he nodded, "Yes, yes, the emperor's promise cannot be changed! I owe General Lu a reward, and it should be counted."
Turning around and walking towards the Sumeru Terrace, the emperor threw the handkerchief in his hand fiercely into the eunuch's tray, and his fierce eyes frightened the eunuch so much that he trembled.
General Lu feigned confusion as he looked at Jiang Xing, who then gave him a half-hearted explanation: "General, you haven't entered the palace yet, so I'm relaying the Emperor's message to you. The Emperor, mindful of the hardships you've endured over the past fifteen years, and the Lu family's outstanding achievements and contributions to Daliang, has shown special favor by appointing you as a First-Rank General of Conquering the Enemy, and at the same time, you'll inherit the title of Duke of Anguo. Congratulations, General! Congratulations, Duke of Anguo!"
Sitting on the throne, the emperor felt as if his whole body was being roasted on fire, with flames burning into his heart, causing him so much pain that he could not sit still.
Seeing the emperor silent, the ministers in the audience also fell silent.
Seeing that the people above were silent, Jiang Xing smiled and said, "My royal brother is a man of his word. I'm sure you won't forget what you said before, right?"
The emperor chuckled, "Of course, how could I possibly forget?"
His eyes kept sweeping towards Jiang Yuanfeng's empty seat.
This old bastard, he didn’t get sick earlier or later, but he got sick at this critical moment!
No one spoke up for him!
Just as he was about to speak, suddenly, the sound of a eunuch arguing with someone was heard at the palace door.
"Master Jiang, hey, Master Jiang, you are late for court. You cannot enter the palace! Hey... Master, what are you doing? Don't push me!"
Glancing at the door, the emperor suppressed his ecstasy and his expression suddenly turned cold. "Who's making so much noise outside?"
The eunuch trotted in cautiously, "Your Majesty, Lord Jiang was late for court today. I told him he couldn't enter the palace, but he insisted on forcing his way in..."
The emperor's face darkened. "This Jiang Shaozhao, let him get out of here!"
Jiang Shaozhao timidly entered the hall. As soon as he entered, he kowtowed three times and nine times to the emperor, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I was really not feeling well earlier, so I forgot to ask for leave today. I overslept, and when I woke up, I realized I had caused trouble, so I rushed here immediately..."
Seeing him repeatedly admitting his mistakes, the emperor said in a cold voice, "Stand up and behave properly! Deduct one month's salary!"
"Yes, yes... Thank you, Lord!"
Seeing Jiang Shaozhao coming in and coordinating seamlessly with the emperor, Jiang Xing, Lu Xuan, and Shen Tingan glanced at each other tacitly.
The good show is coming.