Chapter 272 You all underestimate me
Su An and his two friends returned to the house at night, feeling dejected.
After telling Tianbao and Bai Yu what he saw on the street that afternoon, Su Wu angrily said, "I searched all six streets and eighteen alleys for them, but it's as if they suddenly vanished into thin air. I can't find them! I'm exhausted!"
Tianbao knows how to talk, "They are better at kung fu than you."
Su Wu, "..." I want to conquer the world and be the fourth, sweet baby, are you trying to discourage me like this?
Bai Yu and Tian Bao had already finished their dinner, not caring about the other three people's lives. "All that work for nothing, tsk tsk. There's still some leftovers for Tian Bao and me in the kitchen. If you're hungry, go there and fill your stomach."
The three of them gave him a three-character classic and rushed to the kitchen.
"Uncle Broken Blade said those were my men," Bai Yu said in the main room. After the three of them left, he leaned over the table and winked at the girl sitting opposite him. "Shall we go check it out?"
Before the three of them came back, they had already received the news from Uncle Duan Dao. They not only knew that my people had come to Changjing, but also knew their hiding place.
I just forgot to tell the three people in the kitchen.
Tianbao raised her eyes and met the boy's eyes.
A moment later, the two of them disappeared into the main room. The three young men in the kitchen were completely unaware of what was happening and were still fighting over the food.
In the backyard of a tavern deep in the alleys in the west of the city, several men dressed as cooks sat in the woodshed. They had no lights on and relied on the faint light coming in from outside to see things.
"Nangongru has been close to the Eighth Prince many times and knows a lot about his affairs. Her actions today might be a deliberate test. We must be extremely careful in our next actions."
"The situation is not favorable to us right now. Those wanted guys are in Changjing, and that girl must be nearby. If we want to avenge the Eighth Prince, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to take action for the time being."
"That's fine. We have another mission on this trip. We can put revenge aside for now. We'll have a chance once the envoy arrives in Beijing."
"Continue to follow the plan. Remember to avoid the eyes and ears of those people, lest the master's plan fail!"
Two figures stood against the back wall of the residential building that separated the two courtyards of the tavern, enjoying the moonlight and listening to the corner of the wall.
After a while, when Tianbao started to move, Bai Yu immediately leaned over and looked at her eagerly, "Tianbao, what did you hear? I didn't hear anything."
Tianbao, “…”
I shouldn't have brought this.
…
The next day, the twelve-pier transport ship weighed anchor at the pier outside the city as scheduled.
Tianbao and his friends boarded the ship.
Wei Li came to see him off in person, standing at the dock in a black robe, with a tall and thin figure.
Even though he had become emperor, he looked no different in front of his former companions.
It was still the fellow disciple they were familiar with.
Duan Dao and Zi Yi were also there, and a team of Jinwu Guards armed with swords were protecting them from behind.
The ship was moving further and further away from the shore.
At the end of April, the sun was scorching hot, casting shimmering light on the river surface. Looking out into the distance, the shimmering light was dazzling.
Wei Li stood quietly, enduring the glare, and reluctantly withdrew his gaze after a long time, "Let's go back to the palace."
When the new emperor came to power, many things needed to be done.
As the heat of the treason case gradually subsided in the capital, time quietly slipped to August.
Changjing began to stir up another wave of excitement.
The coronation ceremony of the new emperor is approaching, and envoys sent by neighboring countries to congratulate have all arrived in Beijing.
Foreigners wearing various ethnic costumes can be seen everywhere on the streets.
At night, the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the imperial palace was brightly lit, with music and dancing.
The new emperor held a banquet in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, inviting envoys from various countries to drink and celebrate together.
As the glasses were clinking, Wei Li felt a deep gaze falling on him. When he raised his eyes, the other party had already looked away.
There were so many people in the hall that it was impossible to tell where they came from.
Wei Li remained calm, as if he didn't realize anything. Whenever someone stood up to toast him, he would accept the offer.
After all, he was young and could no longer hold his liquor halfway through the banquet, so he left early.
As soon as the Emperor of Dai Viet left, the noise in the Hall of Supreme Harmony became even more outrageous.
Somewhere in the guest seats, a man raised his glass to the person toasting him and drank the wine in one gulp.
The attendant behind him leaned over and whispered in his ear, "Prince, do you want to follow?"
The man lowered his eyes and poured wine. "No need. Today is a banquet, and the Dai Viet Palace will certainly be heavily guarded to avoid alerting the enemy. This young emperor is not as simple as he appears."
He curled his lips, his lowered eyes dark and gloomy, unfathomable.
The twelfth prince, who should have died in exile, not only survived, but many years later, he was promoted to major general and returned to Beijing to be awarded a title due to his numerous military exploits.
After serving in Beijing for just over a year, great changes took place in the Dai Viet royal family. Emperor Hong Duc became bedridden, and several princes and emperors who had the power to compete for the throne all died.
The word "rebellion" is like a piece on a chessboard, which can ruin the game.
The final beneficiary was only the twelfth prince at that time, now the new emperor of Dai Viet.
Nangong Qingyu...
So cruel.
Decisive enough.
…
After leaving the Hall of Supreme Harmony and entering the Imperial Garden, Wei Li's staggering steps became steady, and his eyes became clear.
In early August, a crescent moon hung in the deep blue sky. The moonlight was faint, and the hazy and cold moonlight cast a veil over the imperial garden.
The colorful flowers in the courtyard are hard to see clearly. In the shadows, only the elegant floral fragrance in the air can be captured.
Wei Li walked with his hands behind his back, the hem of his bright yellow brocade robe swaying slightly as he walked, and his every move and gesture revealed the noble majesty of an emperor.
Zi Yi followed behind him, three steps away, and said, "Your Majesty, this time all the nations are celebrating together, and the envoys from each nation have brought quite a few people. Except for the five small nations, the rest of the nations have teams of a hundred people, and they are all quite skilled."
"The envoys have come from afar to offer their congratulations. We need people to carry the gifts and protect them... There's no better time to deploy manpower than now." Wei Li raised his lips, his dark eyes flashing with a cold light. "I wonder how many of the ten surrounding countries have joined in this event, totaling nearly a thousand people. In the military camp, a thousand-man elite force is equivalent to two battalions. They really respect me."
"Your Majesty, rest assured. General Yuan and I will make all the necessary arrangements to ensure your coronation ceremony is a success!"
Wei Li smiled. "The person behind the scenes who persuaded all the nations to join forces is no ordinary person. Unfortunately, I can't find him right now. They want to take advantage of my unstable foundation to get rid of me. Without a ruler, Dai Viet will be in chaos. By then, Dai Viet will be like meat in the mouths of all the nations, and everyone can have a bite. They are all looking down on me..."
He tilted his head, "Commander Wei, I'll leave this matter to you and General Yuan. Act according to circumstances. I trust you."
Zi Yi lowered his head and replied, "I will definitely fulfill your mission!"
Wei Li looked straight ahead. The white marble floor beneath his feet shone bright white under the moonlight. He stepped on it step by step, his steps extremely steady.
In mid-August, the coronation ceremony officially began.
Before the new emperor ascends the throne, he must offer sacrifices to heaven and earth and worship at the Taimiao.
Changjing was bustling with activity.
The people in the city lined the streets to watch, and when the emperor's sedan chair passed through the main street, the people knelt down and kowtowed.
The Taimiao is located on the east side of the Changjing East Gate.
The emperor offered sacrifices to the Taimiao, and the entire street was cleared and martial law was imposed.
Guards in military uniforms lined up, ready to take action, looking solemn and intimidating.
At this moment, the entire East Gate is quiet, as if there is an unknown mystery hidden behind it. As long as the veil covering it is lifted, ghosts and monsters will rush out.
The imperial carriage stopped at the east gate. The emperor got off the carriage and led the court officials up the steps of the Taimiao.
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