They used to be thugs and hooligans, but now they've transformed into people who uphold propriety.
This stark contrast between before and after was enough to infuriate Yu Jingxuan to no end.
"Everyone, quickly let the carriage of the Marquis of Zhongyi pass! We can't delay the Marquis's journey to court!" someone shouted. The gathered crowd automatically made way, watching the Marquis's carriage leave.
Yu Jingxuan immediately made a gesture, leaving the coachman behind to confront them, and wanted to find another coachman to leave with the Marquis's carriage.
But after taking only two steps, the three burly men rushed out again and blocked the horse's path.
"Where do you think you're going? My father's life is in danger, it's a matter of life and death, you're not allowed to leave!"
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Inside the Hall of Light, the morning court session had already begun. The emperor sat on the dragon throne and glanced down to see that one of the seats in front of the civil officials was empty.
"Why didn't Minister Yu come today? Is he sick?"
The head eunuch immediately leaned over and whispered a few words in Yu Jingxuan's ear, recounting the trouble Yu Jingxuan had encountered.
The emperor frowned, seemingly displeased, but ultimately said nothing more, only ordering the morning court session to begin.
The court was much quieter than usual today. The influence of yesterday's two proclamations, coupled with Yu Jingxuan's absence this morning, had silenced the restless civil officials.
The other high-ranking civil officials did not take action on this matter, only Yu Jingxuan was very proactive. Now that there is a temporary lack of a leader, the people below dare not act rashly.
"Court adjourned!"
Ruan De shouted at the top of his lungs, and after the emperor left, the courtiers hurried to their respective residences in twos and threes.
Marquis Zhongyi was surrounded by several military officers who were winking and making faces at him.
"My lord, I heard that Lord Yu was surrounded on the street this morning, and you happened to be there. Is the situation serious?" someone immediately asked.
Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone knew that the Marquis of Zhongyi must have intervened to cause Yu Jingxuan's misfortune this morning, and he just happened to be there to watch the spectacle unfold.
"Haha, if you ask me, it's definitely nothing serious. After all, Lord Yu has a very capable wife, so it's bound to be a false alarm." Marquis Zhongyi scratched his head and made a sarcastic remark without any politeness.
Everyone knew what he was talking about and burst into laughter.
The military officers had loud voices and their laughter was unrestrained and wild, which made the civil officials look uneasy.
Just then, another figure rushed over, heading straight for the face of the Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness.
"You old scoundrel, I'll fight you to the death!"
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