Chapter 246: The Emperor’s Face Is Worthless
Even though the divine light had faded, the expressions of astonishment on the faces of everyone at the table had not yet disappeared.
His jaw dropped open in shock, and he even forgot to close it.
The ministers' eyes were filled with awe and fear, their bodies still trembling as they knelt down, "Avalokitesvara has appeared..."
There was a solemn silence. Zong Zheng Ruijin didn't know what he was thinking about, and his eyes suddenly turned to the side where Bao Da and his group were standing calmly.
As a son, he was able to endure the inhumane treatment his mother suffered in the enemy country because he was the Son of Heaven.
But no one knows better than him how the throne came about.
If you can be blessed by the gods, why should you suffer such humiliation?
Although Zong Zheng Ruijin didn't know what kind of magic Su Shengsheng had used, he saw that her face was calm...
But even if she was using witchcraft, he couldn't expose it at this moment. She was using the name of the gods...
Originally, Beirong was determined to get it by using threats and inducements, after all, the two saints of Nanling were still in their hands.
The envoys came with the determination to win, but they never expected that Nanling would be blessed by Guanyin and appear to rebuke Beirong.
Along the way, they saw extraordinary changes in the short time they spent in the northern border of Nanling.
Although they knew that it was thanks to the radio.
But harvesting crops in winter and transmitting messages over thousands of miles, these are all things beyond human power, right?
The Beirong were a nomadic people who worshipped the gods of nature and the earth.
Although he does all kinds of evil, he is also afraid of being punished by God.
Countless sacrifices are offered every year in order to seek the gods’ protection.
And at this moment, the gods really appeared before their eyes, which made the envoys from Beirong very frightened.
The God of Nanling could not stand their robbery and plunder, so he appeared to punish them.
This made the Northern Rong envoy, who had been so arrogant just now and even looked down on the Emperor of Nanling, shudder all over.
"Envoy from the Northern Rong, do you have anything else to say?" Zong Zheng Ruijin was the first to regain his composure, slowly stood up, and shot a cold and sharp look.
The Northern Rong envoy's expression changed drastically. "This thing has a spirit, and it should belong to Nanling."
The tall and strong body also bent like an ant.
Zong Zheng Ruijin looked at their miserable appearance, but he did not feel any pleasure.
He glanced coldly at the many ministers who were still afraid of ghosts and gods, and closed his eyes.
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The emperor's new clothes can be worn by the emperor and by her too.
Anyway, he wouldn't stand up and expose her.
After receiving the news from Bao Da, Su Shengsheng breathed a sigh of relief and passed the information to his grandfather.
When Old Master Su learned of Beirong's intention, he was worried, but he didn't expect that the emperor would actually push his granddaughter out.
He didn't want to make things difficult for his granddaughter because of himself.
If it were before, he would definitely let his granddaughter rescue the two saints, but now that he knows the truth...
At this moment, he couldn't help but sigh, "The children have grown up..."
The news of the Northern Rong envoy's hasty escape spread to all the counties and prefectures in Nanling overnight.
This made the people of Nanling, who had been anxiously waiting for news, feel relieved, but also gave rise to greater doubts.
Did this Bodhisattva really appear?
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This embarrassing and satisfying news was received by the merchants who relied on radio first, and they finally put their minds at ease.
The princess was so powerful that they no longer said she was stronger than King Xuanming.
Although Su Shengsheng wanted to make a lot of money, she heard that the emperor also knelt down.
Every time this is played, it's a humiliation...
She struggled back and forth, switching back and forth between money and the emperor's face.
In the end, I decided to make money against my conscience...
Who said the emperor’s face is worthless!
Of course, not right now, because they are not yet strong enough to make the Northern Rong dare not invade again.
However, other programs can be arranged.
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"He actually gave up this easy opportunity for her..." Jun Yao's eyes changed color.
"Kill her for me... No, I want everyone in the world to spit on her." There was murderous intent in her eyes, and her beautiful face was ferocious.
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The number one, number two and number three will parade through the streets on horseback in one day.
When the people of the imperial capital heard the news of the Northern Rong's withdrawal, they all flocked to the streets, intending to have a good time.
It is especially rare to hear that there are two top winners this year.
Two long lines of troops lined up on the streets of the imperial city.
A team of horsemen wearing big red flowers shuttled through the crowd.
Ning Jie, being the youngest and not looking like a top scholar, became the gossip among the people.
There were a few sentences that pierced his ears.
"I'm young, and I only made it to the top three thanks to my connections in the court? Nanling's First Emperor took to the battlefield at the age of nine, and only now has this vast land. Could it be that the First Emperor was just a bunch of idlers?"
The people who were discussing the matter did not expect that the third place winner would dare to speak rudely at such a moment, and they were immediately speechless.
Ji Yanli, who was standing alongside him, heard this and gently advised, "Young Master Ning, please don't speak nonsense... ahem..."
Ning Jie heard him add a small word and snorted coldly, "Just take care of yourself..."
Without waiting for Ji Yanli to persuade him again, he whipped his horse and rushed to the front.
The people who were being discussed by his whip were stunned, "What a great power..."
Originally, in order to express their admiration, the people threw fruits and flowers to the number one scholar and the second place scholar behind him on both sides.
Everything was in chaos after Ning Jie's reckless behavior.
Flowers and sweet fruits fell to the ground...
The horse also kicked and stamped uncontrollably, frightening the people on both sides and making them retreat.
The top scholar was afraid that Ning Jie would hurt the people, so he shouted to him, "Young Master Ning, how can you ride your horse like that? Don't hurt anyone."
Ning Jie didn't even turn his head and continued to whip him hard.
"This is the road, don't they know? They're crowding the middle of the road, and they expect me to accommodate them? If the champion feels that his riding skills are not good enough and that he might hurt someone, he should dismount and lead the horse."
In every dynasty, the top scholar always leads the way.
The runner-up, who was one step behind, saw that the top scorer looked unhappy, so he rode forward, but still fell behind by a horse length.
"Your Excellency, there is no need to bother with him. He is just a naughty boy."
The champion didn't speak, but his speed decreased instead of increasing.
Ji Yanli could only sigh helplessly as he watched Ning Jie and his horse disappear behind the crowd.
Ning Jie's unruly behavior and reckless behavior soon reached the emperor.
Zong Zheng Ruijin, who had lost all his glory and was slapped in the face along with Beirong, was very happy to see this.
“It’s easier to control if it’s difficult to discipline.”
He looked thoughtful, "Go, Xuan Ningjie will come to see me."
Upon learning that Ning Jie was summoned by the emperor so quickly, the top two candidates watched coldly from the sidelines, waiting for Ning Jie to be scolded.
But unexpectedly, they waited for the emperor to come and order him to enter the palace to accompany him in reading the imperial edict from Prince Wenrui on the lap of Prince Jingyuan.
You should know that editors from the Hanlin Academy are not allowed to enter the palace to accompany the readers.
Even if the crown prince is only a member of the royal family, the emperor will select a son of a noble family who is of similar age and has good character and academic performance to serve as the crown prince.
But this time the emperor issued a special decree, ordering Ning Jie to study with him...
This behavior seems to have a deep meaning...
All the officials in the court received some kind of message...
As a natural barrier that had produced three Jinshi (imperial examination candidates), the news spread quickly.
The dignitaries who came to congratulate the three Jinshi almost swarmed into the Ningguo Mansion, which had been deserted not long ago.
The Ning family's cold stove is about to become prosperous.
Things have changed...
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