Chapter 135 Cui Jing is here, please give way to the throne
Cui Jing came on horseback, covered in dust. When he arrived at the city gate, he happened to meet members of the Xie family who were waiting at the city gate.
There were more than a dozen luxurious carriages parked at the door, accompanied by dozens of servants and maids, and three thousand guards. This group of people was comparable to a small army.
Shen Mo led his troops to pursue the clan that had fled Yunshang City, and he only brought 5,000 soldiers with him.
Cui Jing came all the way to Yunshang City, accompanied by three members of the Cui clan, two attendants, and three hundred guards.
Cui Jing took a glance and knew where this powerful group of people came from. After taking a glance, he ignored them and just let them go forward. He wanted to enter the city.
"Who are you?" A Xie clan member saw him trying to cross this place into the city and shouted, "The Laizhou Xie clan is here, why don't you get out of the way?"
Cui Jing's face suddenly turned cold, and he looked up with squinted eyes.
The person who spoke was a young man, about fifteen years old, dressed in gorgeous clothes, with red lips and white teeth. He looked like he had been raised in luxury and had never suffered any hardship, so he developed a condescending and arrogant attitude.
"Get out of the way!" Cui Jing stopped his horse and sneered, "The Xie family is really quite arrogant. They've even brought this arrogance to Yunzhou."
At this time, the imperial court had abandoned Yunzhou, and half of the people had been returned to Northern Yan. Yunshang City was ahead, where the King of Northern Yan was in charge. Members of the Xie family actually spoke wildly at the city gate, saying that the Xie family of Laizhou was here and asked people to stay away.
It's really majestic.
As soon as Cui Jing finished speaking, a guard behind him bent his bow and shot an arrow. The arrow flew past the young man and hit the carriage.
The young man was used to bullying others in Laizhou, and he didn't know that there were always people better than him, and he didn't know that someone dared to attack him. He was so scared that his face turned pale, he screamed, and wet his pants.
Cui Jing curled his lips and saw that the attention of the Xie family members was drawn to him. Some of the Xie family guards came forward and surrounded them.
However, Cui Jing showed no fear, but spoke in a cold voice:
"Cui Jing is here, please give way to the throne."
Cui Jing, Cui Sanlang Cui Jing.
There was a sudden silence among the Xie family's team.
In the past, the Cui family welcomed Northern Yan into Pingzhou, surrendered themselves, and were willing to be loyal to Northern Yan. The Xie family thought that the Cui family had gone crazy and actually gave up Pingzhou.
However, as Cui Jing gradually rose in the Northern Yan army, Cui Si was recognized as a sister by the King of Northern Yan and was given the title of Princess. The Xie clan members still felt a little jealous of Cui.
If Northern Yan could conquer the world and Cui Jing could survive to the end, he might be granted a title of nobility and appointed as prime minister.
"Sanlang." Someone shouted from the crowd, and the guards separated. A middle-aged man wearing a royal blue robe with a cross-collar and wide sleeves and a crown with jade on his head walked out from the separated group of guards.
He is Mrs. Cui’s brother, the current head of the Xie family, Patriarch Xie.
He had a kind face and a warm smile, as if he really regarded Cui Jing as a kind junior. "It's really like a flood that washed away the Dragon King Temple. Family members don't recognize each other. This kid has never been out of the house and doesn't recognize you. Don't make a fuss about it."
"Thank you, Patriarch." Cui Jing did not dismount, but simply bowed. "Your and my families were once old friends, but now we each serve our own masters. Please forgive my disrespect for not calling myself a relative of Patriarch Xie."
"As for the flood that washed away the Dragon King Temple, the Yunshang City ahead is indeed the Dragon King Temple. The Xie family is speaking nonsense here, showing off their power. Are they trying to create a flood that will wash away the Dragon King Temple?"
The so-called flood washed away the Dragon King Temple. The original meaning was that in ancient mythology, the Dragon King was the master of the four seas and in charge of water. The water washing away the Dragon King Temple was like hitting itself - not recognizing that they were all family.
But putting aside the myth, you dared to rush into the Dragon King Temple, which is an offense to the Dragon King. You are so brave.
When the head of the Xie family saw that Cui Jing dared to distance himself from the Xie family and even dared to blame the Xie family, his face suddenly darkened.
He reached out and touched the half-beard on his chin, and said slowly: "Cui San, as a man, you should forgive others when you can..."
"You and I are both from aristocratic families, and we are also related by marriage. We should protect each other to maintain our long-term prosperity. You should know that the Great Zhou Dynasty was once at its peak, but now it is also at its end."
This was a reference to Cui Jing.
In this world, the imperial court changes, but the aristocratic families remain forever. Only when the aristocratic families rely on each other and watch over each other can the clan last long. Don't think that you are self-righteous just because you have the support of Northern Yan.
Cui Jing narrowed his fox eyes, not smiling, "What Patriarch Xie said is true, but how the noble families should interact with each other is something that Patriarch should worry about. As a minister, Jing Zhi is loyal to the emperor every day he serves in the court. State affairs come first, and family affairs come second. I hope Patriarch Xie will forgive me."
"Gentlemen, Cui wants to go into the city to pay his respects to the Lord. Please make way."
He really can't accept anything.
Seeing the Xie clan members riding on his face like this, his face changed and it was impossible for him to move away.
At this moment, a young general came out of the city on horseback. Seeing Cui Jing from a distance, he shouted, "Mr. Cui! Mr. Cui!"
However, the Xie clan members were blocking the city gate, so Cui Jing couldn't get in and the young general couldn't get out.
The Xie family did not give way, but sent someone forward: "The Xie family wishes to see the King of Northern Yan. Please do me the honor of seeing you."
They said "please do me a favor", but their actions were blocking the door and not letting people pass, which was quite a threatening attitude.
The Xie family really has been...the Xie emperor of Laizhou for too long.
Do you really think that the Northern Yan army, which emerged from a sea of blood and corpses, is so easy to deal with?
Cui Jing reached out and twirled the handle of the folding fan at his waist, feeling that the Xie family might be in trouble.
Thinking of the in-laws between the two families, Cui Jing couldn't help but shout, "Master Xie, enough is enough."
Patriarch Xie stood still and said nothing.
At this moment, a voice came from a Qingsu carriage:
"Step aside and make way."
All the members of the Xie family were stunned. Although the head of the Xie family looked unhappy, he still obeyed and asked the Xie guards to make way and let Cui Jing pass.
Cui Jing rode by on horseback. When he passed the carriage, he saw a bony hand lifting the curtain of the carriage, and a face with elegance, handsomeness and outstanding character appeared in front of Cui Jing.
He was already quite old, probably in his fifties or sixties. Although he had taken good care of himself, he showed the signs of aging. His hair had turned silver, and even his goat beard had a few strands stained with it.
However, he has an elegant and gentle demeanor, the years have not eroded his pride, and his profound and broad mind makes him look more calm and majestic.
Cui Jing dismounted and saluted: "Sir."
This person is none other than Mr. Xie Fangyuan, the most prestigious scholar of the Xie family today.
"Jingzhi." Xie Fangyuan smiled gently, without any nonsense to Cui Jing, just said,
"The Xie family sincerely pays a visit to the King of Northern Yan. Please inform him."
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