Chapter 737 Rong Ke (Part 3)
Even though he had laid the groundwork for this for a long time, his words at this moment still seemed a bit urgent.
This is no wonder, after all, this is the most important mission of their trip to Beijing this time.
Emperor Mu Wu read Tuoba Shan's letter slowly and then put down the silk.
"Why? Lord Sikou wants to see me?"
This is a question you ask even though you already know the answer.
Si Kou Ji couldn't help but curse in his heart, but he could only appear polite on the surface.
"Well..." He hesitated, looking a little embarrassed as he considered how to put it. "To be honest, the king takes this matter very seriously. Before coming here, he repeatedly urged us to bring the bandit leader back to Nanhu for personal judgment."
He paused.
"I just wonder... whether Your Majesty can agree to this?"
This is clearly asking for someone to come.
Many people secretly exchanged glances.
Although they are indeed sincere, the nature of this matter is extremely serious. How can we let them go so easily?
Tuoba Yu said that he acted on his own will and did it secretly, but in fact, who knows whether his biological brother had any intention?
To put it in a broader sense... the Southern Hu had ulterior motives and intended to stir up disputes between the two countries!
Si Kou Ji obviously knew this as well. While asking, he calmly observed the reactions of everyone in the hall.
Emperor Mu Wu narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I see. Speaking of that person... I haven't seen him for a while. I've been busy lately, so I didn't pay much attention to him."
He tilted his head slightly and asked Eunuch Li,
"Where are the people? Since Lord Sikou said so, let's go and bring them here first."
Eunuch Li responded respectfully, "Yes."
Soon, two guards came in escorting a prisoner.
When Sikou Ji turned around and saw the prisoner's face clearly, he almost cried out in surprise.
But he did not forget where this place was, nor did he forget that Tuoba Yu at this time was not Tuoba Yu, but the "bandit leader"!
So he swallowed the words in his throat.
But those eyes were still glued to Tuoba Yu.
How long has it been? His Royal Highness Prince Su has become so thin!
He was wearing a white prison uniform, and his originally tall figure was now swaying. Although his face and head looked clean, his cheeks were sunken, and his eyes were dark and bloodshot.
Even a fool could see that he looked like he had just been brought here for a quick wash!
How much suffering did he endure along the way from Longcheng to the capital?
Si Kou Ji used to be responsible for teaching Tuoba Shan his lessons, and he would often meet the playful Tuoba Yu.
In his heart, he always regarded these two brothers as his own children.
How could he remain calm when he saw Tuoba Yu looking so haggard and miserable?
It took him a lot of effort to restrain his urge to move forward.
"You've seen His Majesty, and you still don't kneel down!"
The guard shouted at him, pressed down on Tuoba Yu's shoulders and forced him to kneel down.
thump--!
Tuoba Yu was exhausted and extremely weak. How could he be a match for these guards?
His whole mind was in a mess.
It was not until he knelt on the ground and his knees hit the ground hard that the intense pain finally made him sober up a little.
He slowly raised his head belatedly and finally saw the scene in the hall clearly.
Si Kou Ji's lips trembled as he met Tuoba Yu's dazed eyes. His heart suddenly ached and his anger suddenly rose, but he forced it down again.
At this time... you must endure!
However, the first person Tuoba Yu noticed was not Si Kou Ji, but the person standing beside him...
Meeting that pair of cold and sharp eyes, Tuoba Yu shuddered instantly!
Almost instinctively, he lowered his head.
Chen Yanchuan raised his eyebrows slightly, and his eyes became interested.
It seems that Tuoba Yu is more afraid of this person...
But given his status as the King of Su, looking across the entire Southern Hu, there are probably few people who can make him so awed and fearful.
Moreover, comparing the two men, Tuoba Yu is clearly older.
That's interesting...
However, these changes in emotions only lasted for a moment and did not attract much attention.
Si Kou Ji withdrew his gaze, turned around and bowed again, speaking each word through gritted teeth.
"...I wonder if Your Majesty would allow us to take this person away?"
Emperor Mu Wu pondered for a moment and looked away.
"King Yannan, you are the one who captured this man after all. What do you think?"
King Nan of Yan had a stern expression and was awe-inspiring without even getting angry.
"Your Majesty, this person is cunning and has impure motives. He dared to invade our territory and deserves the death penalty!"
Si Kouji instantly became anxious, "King Yannan!?"
He had dealt with King Nan of Yan several times and knew that he was a righteous man and difficult to talk to. So from the beginning, Si Kou Ji did not want to negotiate with him, but placed his hopes on Emperor Mu Wu.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Mu Wu kicked the ball back!
Prince Nan of Yan glanced at him and said, "Why? Lord Sikou thinks this is inappropriate? The crime this man committed should be punishable by death in Nanhu, right? What difference does it make whether he dies here or in Nanhu?"
"I--"
Si Kou was speechless and endured it again and again.
"I've already said this before. This man is incredibly audacious, and the king has decided to punish him personally as a warning to others. If we can't bring him back this time, I'm afraid we won't be able to report. I hope King Yannan will be understanding—"
"That's easy." King Yannan snorted and laughed. "Don't you just want to take him back? Once he dies, we don't plan to keep his body. Just take it away."
"you!"
Sikou was extremely angry.
It would be fine for others, but this King Nan of Yan clearly knew the identity of King Su, and still said such words, it was obvious that he was deliberately making things difficult for him!
Just then, the young man behind him finally spoke.
"Do you think our sincerity is not enough?"
His voice is as clear as a cold spring.
Although he is young, he is very calm and does not show any awkwardness or nervousness in such occasions.
King Yannan narrowed his eyes and looked at him, but did not answer his question. Instead, he asked, "Who are you? How can you interrupt me when I am talking to Lord Sikou?"
King Nan of Yan fought on the battlefield for several years, killing with decisiveness and possessing a very strong aura.
If it were an ordinary person, he would have been frightened to the point of weakness after being questioned in such an oppressive manner.
But the other party did not lose face, but just bowed and saluted in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.
"If I have offended you, Rong Ke, I hope King Yannan will forgive me. However, I believe that what I just said was not wrong. Since we have come here under orders, we naturally want to resolve this matter sincerely. If what I just said is not enough, then I will add more. However, no matter what, we dare not slack off in carrying out the orders of the monarch. Therefore, this person——"
He spoke each word with a firm tone.
"We must bring him back alive and hand him over to the king for disposal."
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