Chapter 470 This person's cunning is a hundred times greater than Duan Yunzhou's.
Just as the two sides were on the verge of a fight, the sound of horse hooves like thunder was heard in the distance.
"Stop!" Duan Qingye's voice exploded in the night sky.
Duan Yunzhou turned around and saw Duan Qingye riding towards him. He was immediately panicked: "Dad! Why are you here? Why didn't Mom keep you here?"
After Duan Qingye dismounted, he stepped forward and kicked Duan Yunzhou to the ground: "You bastard!"
"Dad, please listen to my explanation!" Duan Yunzhou knelt on the ground, his voice trembling.
At this moment, the sound of orderly footsteps suddenly came from all around.
A large number of imperial guards came from all directions, led by Zheng Lin's personal eunuch Li Zongguan.
Steward Li read out the imperial edict in a shrill voice: "By the Emperor's order, Duan Yunzhou has obstructed diplomatic relations between the two countries and must be severely punished!"
Gu Junze had secretly sent Yun Ge'er away long ago, asking him to go to the palace to ask Zheng Lin for help, and at the same time gave Zheng Lin a task to control Duan Qingye.
If Duan Qingye wants to save Duan Yunzhou, he will have to pay a price...
Duan Yunzhou's face turned pale: "Who dares to touch me? I am the general's son!"
Duan Qingye stepped forward and slapped Duan Yunzhou, knocking him down. "Stupid and evil! Someone, take this traitor down!"
"Dad! Dad, save me!" Duan Yunzhou knelt down and begged for mercy, "I know I'm wrong!"
At this time, General Li announced loudly: "The Emperor of Zheng has issued an order! The Eastern Jin envoy, Lord Gu, has been frightened, and we have been specially ordered to escort Lord Gu and his entourage out of Zheng safely. No one is allowed to stop us!"
Duan Qingye stood where he was, showing no intention of giving way, and looked at Gu Junze with complicated eyes.
Gu Junze looked at him coldly: "Why, General Duan, are you still going to stop us?"
Duan Qingye was silent for a long time, and finally spoke slowly: "You expected all this a long time ago, right?"
"If you dare to touch my wife and children, you will have to bear the consequences." Gu Junze's eyes flashed coldly.
Duan Qingye looked at Duan Yunzhou who was being held by the imperial guards, and then at Gu Junze who had a determined look on his face, feeling mixed emotions.
He really couldn't bear to part with this son. Gu Junze was too outstanding...
At this critical moment, another burst of rapid horse hoof sounds came from afar, breaking the solemnity of the night.
"Stop! Stop it right there!"
The visitor's voice was clear, but it was filled with unquestionable urgency.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Duan Yunfan, dressed in brocade clothes, riding a horse galloping towards them. He dismounted and quickly scanned the scene in the field.
Duan Yunzhou, who was escorted by the imperial guards and looked miserable.
Father Duan Qingye had a dark face and said nothing.
Steward Li, holding the imperial edict and looking arrogant.
And Gu Junze, whose face was as gloomy as water and murderous intent had not yet subsided.
A huge feeling of powerlessness instantly gripped Duan Yunfan. The Duan family was forced into such a situation.
However, he was distracted for only a moment before he quickly regained his composure, even forcing a smile on his face as he quickly stepped forward.
"Brother Junze, what's going on?" Duan Yunfan first bowed to Gu Junze, his tone somewhat deliberately relaxed, as if the tense situation before him was just an ordinary misunderstanding.
"My eldest brother must be acting up again. He wants to play a joke on you and see you off!"
When these words were spoken, even Manager Li looked sideways, thinking that this second young master was quite shameless.
When Duan Yunzhou heard this, he felt like he had grabbed a life-saving straw and quickly shouted, "Yes, yes, yes... I was just joking with him!"
Duan Qingye looked at Duan Yunfan coldly without saying a word.
He understood very well that the imperial decree had been issued and Duan Yunzhou was doomed today. Gu Junze was determined to leave, and he wanted to leave at the expense of the Duan family's reputation.
Duan Yunfan turned to Steward Li and bowed again, "Steward Li, my elder brother has only been educated for a few years and has grown accustomed to living a wild life in the military camp. He acted rashly and offended Lord Gu, causing trouble for Lord Gu and the court."
"I will apologize to Lord Gu on his behalf, and I also ask Steward Li to speak well of my Duan family to the Emperor."
He turned to Duan Qingye again and said, "Father, my eldest brother's behavior is indeed absurd, but I think he was bewitched and confused for a moment."
"The most important thing right now is to escort Lord Gu out of the country safely. We must not damage the diplomatic relations between the two countries."
After saying this, Duan Yunfan looked at Gu Junze again with an extremely sincere expression: "Master Gu, what happened today is all the fault of my Duan family's lax discipline. To express our apology and to ensure the safety of Master Gu and his party, my Duan family army is willing to personally escort Master Gu to the border of Zheng State."
"In the future, if Lord Gu needs my Duan family army for anything, the entire Duan family will fight for it, even if it means death!"
These words were powerful and powerful. They not only lowered the posture to the lowest level, but were also a disguised gesture of goodwill and promise.
Gu Junze watched Duan Yunfan's performance coldly, with a clear mind.
These words seemed to be an apology and a sign of weakness, but in fact, Duan Yunfan made a prompt decision after seeing that the situation could not be saved, and sacrificed the rook to save the king, trying to gain the last leeway for the Duan family to turn things around.
Use escort to ensure their departure, and use "never refuse even at the cost of life" to imply some possibility in the future.
"Second Young Master Duan is very understanding." Gu Junze's tone did not reveal his emotions.
Duan Qingye looked at Duan Yunfan with complicated eyes.
He was extremely disappointed with Duan Yunzhou. This son was stupid, reckless, vicious and incompetent.
However, Duan Yunfan, in such a situation, was able to calm down quickly and try to please the other party, but there were hidden meanings in his words.
This ruthlessness and responsibility made him feel mixed emotions.
The future of the Duan family may really only depend on this second son who is usually not very prominent.
Seeing this, Chief Steward Li cleared his throat and said, "Since General Duan and Young Master Duan have said so, it is time for us to report back."
"The Emperor has ordered that Lord Gu be escorted safely away. No one must make any mistakes."
Duan Qingye took a deep breath, and finally slowly moved sideways to make way.
He didn't look at Jun Ze or Duan Yunzhou anymore, but just waved his hand, signaling the imperial guards to take Duan Yunzhou away.
"Dad! Dad! I know I was wrong! Dad!" Duan Yunzhou's cries were getting farther and farther away.
Gu Junze took a deep look at Duan Qingye, then glanced at Duan Yunfan who was standing solemnly with his head bowed. Without saying anything more, he turned around, supported Chu Ruohan, and walked towards the carriage that had been prepared.
The torches outside the post station were still burning, illuminating the people with their own thoughts.
The carriage started slowly and left the capital of Zheng State in the "escort" of Duan's army.
Chu Ruohan snuggled up to Gu Junze and whispered, "That Duan Yunfan is not simple."
Gu Junze looked at the night scene passing by outside the window, his eyes dark. "Well, this person's cunning is a hundred times greater than Duan Yunzhou's."
"Today's actions may seem shameful, but in reality, they are meant to protect the Duan family. He is a tough character who can bend and stretch himself."
His evaluation of Duan Yunfan became more complicated at this moment.
Zheng State has temporarily waded through the muddy waters, but it remains to be seen what the future will be like for the behemoth Duan family, especially figures like Duan Yunfan.
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