Lan Linxue nodded, then gave Qin Kou'er a few more instructions to be careful before quickly leaving.
Qin Kou'er waved her hand at Jun Yan, "Find a way to deliver this military tally to Feng'er right now, and have her put it in Hu Tianyong's secret room!"
Jun Yannuo nodded, and without saying another word, he took his things and left.
After Qin Kou'er finished making arrangements there, she breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the main hall as if nothing had happened.
Seeing that it was almost time to start the banquet, Hu Tianyong invited Lan Qingtian and the others to take their seats and have a few drinks together.
Just as a group of people were chatting and laughing and preparing to go to dinner, Hu Tianyong's head steward was pushed and shouted into the room by several military officers.
The show is about to begin.
Qin Kou'er and Lan Linxue immediately exchanged a glance.
The people around gradually fell silent upon seeing this scene, watching everything unfold with a sense of oppression.
Everyone around recognized the burly men, because the leader was Wu Tian, Xu Ming's most trusted and beloved general.
Xu Ming frowned when he saw Wu Tian.
Although he and Hu Tianyong are currently at odds, it's not worth it for him to send someone to disrupt Hu Tianyong's birthday banquet.
This Wu Tian dared to come to Hu Tianyong's residence and cause trouble without even informing me. He must have something powerful in his hands, or he must have a death wish.
He turned his head and glanced at Hu Tianyong. Sure enough, Hu Tianyong was looking at him with a gloomy expression.
Xu Ming felt immediately uneasy. It seemed that Hu Tianyong wasn't a truly magnanimous person after all, and was bound to believe that he had orchestrated this whole affair. "Hmph, old man!"
With a cold face, Xu Ming waved his hand at Wu Tian: "What are you doing? Don't you know this is Lord Hu's birthday banquet? No manners!"
Wu Tian quickly came over and bowed to Xu Ming: "Reporting to your Excellency! We spotted Tuotuo on the street. While we were tracking them, we discovered they had hidden inside the Hu residence. That's why we rushed in. But the steward at the gate is so clueless; he actually stopped us from coming in!"
"Whose whereabouts did you find?"
Xu Ming was so startled by the word "Tuotuo" that he stood up abruptly.
"Grand Marshal Tuotuo of the Northern Army!"
Are you sure you're not mistaken?
Xu Ming's voice had become shrill, and even Lan Qingtian next to him stood up.
Wu Tian raised his head, looking at Xu Ming with unwavering eyes: "Reporting to the General, I absolutely cannot be mistaken! Even if Tuotuo has turned to ashes, I will still recognize him! Because I still have so many wronged souls to blame for him, how could I be wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Ming's brows furrowed, and he exuded a strong killing intent.
This was exactly the effect Lan Linxue wanted, and he couldn't help but turn to look at Hu Tianyong.
Sure enough, Hu Tianyong's face looked really ugly!
Lan Qingtian was also very excited.
This Tuotuo can be said to be the enemy of every military general's dreams, a master strategist. Although his tactics are unpredictable, he is not despicable or shameless, and can be considered Lan Qingtian's dream enemy.
For many years, Lan Qingtian's biggest regret has been not having a face-to-face duel with Tuotuo.
Upon hearing that he had arrived in the city, he was extremely excited. He was determined to capture him and then have a good contest of martial arts and military strategy with him.
Xu Ming turned around, but instead of looking at Hu Tianyong, he cupped his hands to Lan Qingtian and said, "Your Highness, Tuotuo is our mortal enemy. We absolutely cannot let him escape. I suggest we search the Hu residence immediately! We need to thoroughly investigate any suspicious person!"
Lan Qingtian also thought it was a good idea, but this was Hu Tianyong's residence, and it was his birthday banquet. Doing so was definitely inappropriate, so Lan Qingtian couldn't help but turn to look at Hu Tianyong.
Hu Tianyong stood with his hands behind his back, as if he hadn't seen anyone, and didn't say a word.
The meaning is quite clear: Searching the Hu residence? No way!
Lan Linxue glanced at it, then immediately stood up and shouted, "Wu Tian, you're spouting nonsense! What kind of place is this? This is the residence of the current prime minister! Even if it weren't for Lord Hu's birthday today, you wouldn't be allowed to step into this place without the Emperor's decree!"
At this point, Lan Linxue stepped down, pointed at Hu Tianyong, and said loudly, "Who is our Lord Hu? He is the head of all officials, a model for the world! He has always been a good official who sets an example. You uncouth people, do you even know what propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame are? I'm telling you today, propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame are many times more important than the greater good of the country! Do you think you've finished this haphazard search today? Tell me yourselves, what will happen if this search uncovers something? Lord Hu is harboring an enemy leader! If you don't find that, tell me, how will Lord Hu stand tall and speak with his head held high in the future?"
At this point, Lan Linxue paused and glanced at Hu Tianyong.
Hu Tianyong's expression turned even uglier.
But! Lan Linxue hadn't finished speaking!
"Do you even know that Lord Hu was granted an official position by the Emperor today? Lord Hu himself said that he will be the foremost scholar in the land from now on. Do you really think you can act so recklessly in his residence? If someone is found alive here, wouldn't you be slapping the faces of all scholars in the land? Wouldn't you be forcing Lord Hu to hang himself? Honestly! You're so brainless! Get out, get out of here! Don't tarnish Lord Hu's reputation! If you want to arrest someone, go squat by the gate!"
After saying that, Lan Linxue looked at Hu Tianyong with a grin and said, "Lord Hu! Don't worry about me, I'll take care of it for you and get rid of them all!"
It would have been better if Lan Linxue hadn't said anything. After she did, everyone, starting with Lan Qingtian, stared at Hu Tianyong with beaming smiles, wondering how the old man would try to refuse.
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