Chapter 609 Taiyuan is about to become Jiangdu
The group of people in the Thousand Steps Corridor were talking as they walked forward. Just as they reached a pavilion in the middle where they were resting, they saw two people walking towards them from below. It was Yuwen Qian and Yu Mingyue.
Upon seeing the numbers, everyone immediately fell silent.
Yuwen Qian reacted the fastest. In fact, he didn't seem too surprised. As soon as he saw everyone, he smiled and walked forward, saying, "Gentlemen, what a coincidence."
Yuwen Ye immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty."
As soon as he spoke, Shang Ruyi and Shen Wuzheng, who were standing behind him, hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to Yuwen Qian, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness, Prince of Han."
Yuwen Qian hurriedly raised his hand to indicate, "No need for formalities."
Shang Ruyi and the others then stood up, and her gaze fell precisely on Yu Mingyue, who was standing next to Yuwen Qian. At this moment, before she could completely conceal the sharp look that had just appeared on her bright face, she had already glanced at everyone.
However, it seemed that they lingered on Shen Wuzheng a little longer.
Before anyone could react, she stepped forward and bowed to Yuwen Ye, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness, Prince Qin."
Yuwen Ye remained silent, waiting for her to finish her greetings before raising his head and saying to Yuwen Qian, "I had no idea that my brother had brought Lord Yu here for a visit. If I had known earlier, we should have come together."
Yuwen Qian smiled and said, "It's not too late to meet now."
"..."
"I wonder about Lord Shen, Lord Pei, and—" As he spoke, his gaze fell on Shang Ruyi, pausing slightly. But because the time was too short, even Shang Ruyi herself didn't react. Yuwen Qian had already smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, are you willing?"
"this--"
Shen Wuzheng and Pei Xingyuan naturally couldn't make a decision at this time, and Shang Ruyi was also somewhat hesitant. She subconsciously turned her head to look at Yuwen Ye, only to see a cold glint flash in Yuwen Ye's eyes.
However, he did not show any excessive joy or anger on his face, but only smiled and said, "Since Your Majesty has such an interest, Ruyi, Brother Fuming, Xingyuan and I will accept it without being impolite."
So the group traveled together.
However, they did not move forward immediately, but stayed in the pavilion to rest. However, although there were two more people, the atmosphere became cold, and no one even spoke.
Finally, Pei Xingyuan spoke first, saying with a smile, "Lord Yu, I heard you've been promoted."
Yu Mingyue glanced at him.
The two hadn't formally met, and even though they had already gone through a life-or-death struggle, they weren't exactly acquainted. Yet, Pei Xingyuan's words were so familiar and friendly that she was unsure of his true intentions. After thinking for a moment, she simply smiled faintly and said, "I can't compare to Lord Pei's meteoric rise to power."
Pei Xingyuan waved his hand: "I'm just an accountant, and besides—"
As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand. Although the previous burns had healed, the scars were still there. Placed next to his handsome face, they looked even more ferocious and terrifying. Even his gradually colder eyes revealed a sharp and murderous aura.
Seeing him like this, Yu Mingyue couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart.
At this moment, Pei Xingyuan suddenly smiled again and said, "My hand is still injured, so I'm afraid I can't do anything."
"..."
"Unlike Lord Yu, who is able to work in the Jixian Hall and often serve His Majesty, his future promotion is just around the corner."
"..."
"I just wonder what important official position Lord Yu will be promoted to in the future?"
After he finished speaking, everyone in the pavilion fell silent.
In fact, everyone could tell that he was looking for trouble with Yu Mingyue. After all, Yu Mingyue had almost burned him to death in the spice warehouse before. Although Pei Xingyuan was an open-minded and optimistic person, it was still a matter of life and death, and he could not swallow this insult.
Yu Mingyue's lips twitched slightly.
However, she remained calm and simply smiled, saying, "What official position I can be promoted to is not up to me."
"Yeah?"
Pei Xingyuan looked at her with a smile: "How come I feel that Lord Yu can make the decisions on many things?"
Yu Mingyue looked at him for a while, then smiled. However, she was already strikingly beautiful, with a natural air of heroism between her brows. Coupled with his temperament, her forced smile was full of sharp edges. She smiled and said, "Lord Pei really thinks highly of me."
"..."
"If I were to make all the decisions—then I would have to be very careful with my words and actions."
"..."
"After all, tomorrow is His Majesty's coronation ceremony, and the court will certainly make new decisions after the ceremony. I need to think carefully about whether I should remind those who will carry out the decisions to be careful of their opponents, especially their sworn enemies whom they know very well."
"..."
"Otherwise, Taiyuan will become like Jiangdu."
"...!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the pavilion fell silent.
Not only did Pei Xingyuan shut his mouth, but Shen Wuzheng and Yuwen Ye also frowned, and even Shang Ruyi's breathing became shallow at this moment.
Yuwen Ye's nemesis...
If a major battle truly breaks out in Taiyuan this time, then it is clear that the nemesis is Ashina Shali. This man had already fought with Yuwen Ye during the siege of Yanmen County, and both suffered losses, so they know each other well. Moreover, the other party is obviously here to avenge the arrow wound from last time, so if he really makes a move this time, it will probably not be as easy to resolve as last time.
But why did she say that Taiyuan would become Jiangdu?
What did she mean by that?
Why mention Jiangdu? What is the connection between Taiyuan and Jiangdu?
For a moment, everyone present, except for Yu Mingyue herself, even Yuwen Qian, frowned slightly. The atmosphere was so heavy that it was as if an invisible dome had suddenly enveloped the seemingly drafty pavilion, and almost everyone inside held their breath.
Shang Ruyi looked at that bright yet sharp face, her eyes flashing.
She was certain that Yu Mingyue said these words on purpose. She couldn't possibly be unaware that everyone was worried about the letter sent by Princess Qiancheng, and the object of their worry was Taiyuan City.
But she deliberately gave off that kind of tone—
It's possible that they're using intimidation.
But it's also possible that it's a provocation.
Just as they had guessed, Yu Mingyue could "foresee" some things, and she knew that they were aware of her ability. Therefore, she might even take advantage of their suspicions about her, deliberately saying or doing things to lead them astray and make wild guesses.
If that happens, they will lose their composure and may even fall into her trap.
But her words must have had their own meaning.
How exactly should we understand this?
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