I'm here to protect you
The high priest consciously stands at the head of all officials, with a look of smugness that is hard to conceal, like a mean man who has succeeded. The emperor should teach these ignorant guys a lesson!
【The Only True God】:
Has he always been this crazy?
Xie Ci glanced at the private message Tong Zhenzhen sent him. He was about to ask her to be more careful with her wording, but then he realized that she really didn't say anything outrageous. He could only turn a blind eye and reply outrageously:
【Acknowledgement】：
Yes, just get used to it
【The Only True God】:
It's hard for you to tolerate him for so long...
Tong Zhenzhen looked at Xie Ci with some sympathy, and then quickly switched to priest mode, cleared her throat, and replied in a deep voice to the little emperor who wanted to kill her entire clan across time and space:
"Emperor Linyuan, we are not actors, but priests sent to save the world. Moreover, state affairs are urgent. As the ruler of a country, shouldn't you prioritize state affairs?"
This questioning statement hit Zhao Xu right in the heart. He was already annoyed enough by the nagging of civil and military officials. This woman was so outspoken. He was so angry that he slammed the table without caring about the royal family's face:
"Who do you think you are? How dare you say that to me—"
"Emperor! Do not be rude!"
Zhao Xu's sharp roar came to an abrupt end when he was scolded by the man behind the bead curtain. He glanced behind the curtain fearfully, with a look of great dissatisfaction on his face, but he still sat back down.
Tong Zhenzhen's gaze drifted towards the bead curtain that was swaying in the wind, revealing a pair of well-maintained hands wearing armor. It was obvious that she belonged to an elderly woman.
"When the late emperor was alive, he warned you to be careful with your words and actions. Now you don't even care about royal etiquette? The priest and the Changhao envoy have come from afar. I am being rude."
The Queen Mother bowed slightly behind the curtain, and Yan Yue also returned the greeting. This was barely enough to get over the matter. Zhao Xu leaned back on the dragon chair and asked Yan Yue lazily:
"Hasn't Changhao always been at odds with Linyuan? Why has your emperor suddenly changed his mind and doesn't want to fight anymore?"
Yan Yue waved her fan and smiled, not paying attention to the sarcasm in his words. It was a rare occasion that she behaved like a marquis. According to what she had discussed with Duanmu Yu before, she began to convey the negotiation matters in an orderly manner.
Although Zhao Xu in the hall seemed to be not very concerned about the alliance and yawned repeatedly, the ministers below were extremely worried. They argued endlessly, but generally agreed to the alliance and were only discussing the details of profit distribution and military support.
Tong Zhenzhen was relieved to see that the situation had eased. She didn't need to worry about what happened next. She only had to watch the show when the high priest was exposed.
The discussion of the main business was almost over. Yan Yue, who had been dealing with the difficulties raised by the ministers of Linyuan, was so dry that he finally had a chance to breathe. He took a half step back tactfully and winked at Duanmu Yu. He understood and stepped forward and saluted to Zhao Xu:
"Being able to form an alliance with Linyuan and exchange trade routes is naturally a happy event for both countries. In this case, allies should not hide anything..."
He raised his eyes slightly and looked meaningfully at the high priest who was standing in front of the ministers. The high priest didn't know what was going to happen next, or rather, he didn't want to believe that he would be betrayed. He clenched his hands tightly under his sleeves, praying that he was overthinking.
However, Duanmu Yu's next words completely shattered his delusion.
"My Lord specifically instructed me to inform the King of Linyuan that the High Priest has long been selling intelligence about the Linyuan Army to Changhao. Although the two countries are about to form an alliance, such a shameless traitor should be severely punished."
"You, what are you talking about? T!"
The high priest was struck by lightning. He recalled Duanmu Yu's previous promise and still couldn't believe it. His eyes were wide open. If it weren't for the last bit of reason stopping him, he would have rushed to Duanmu Yu and grabbed his collar to question him.
"Whether I am talking nonsense or not, Lord Linyuan, just take a look at these and you will know."
Duanmu Yu gave him a harmless smile, then raised his hand and ruthlessly asked the servant to present the letter and token sent by the high priest to Zhao Xu.
The high priest stared at the evidences with bloodshot eyes, and tried his best not to pounce on them and tear them up. He knew that losing his mind at this moment would only confirm his guilt. How he would survive this disaster depended on the emperor's attitude. He took the handkerchief carefully handed to him by the ceremonial officer behind him, slowly wiped his sweaty temples, and watched the emperor's reaction motionlessly.
[Chinese-How do you know I got a pentakill in the canyon]:
Hahahahahahahahahaha this is so funny, did you see that? That old man is mad!
【Business-Pony Run】:
As one of the earliest victims assassinated by this old Deng faction assassin, I have to say - awesome!
【Business-Gu Li】：
Today we gather here (raising our glasses) to celebrate the High Priest Lao Deng and his friends - rotten and stinky!
Zhao Xu's face didn't look very good either. He raised his hand to take the letter of evidence presented by the servant, flipped through it casually, his eyes darkened, his back teeth clenched, and he glared at the guilty high priest with murderous eyes.
"Emperor, is this true?" The Queen Mother's urgent voice came from behind the curtain.
Zhao Xu took a deep breath, threw the things to the attendant, motioned for the Queen Mother to deliver them, and said with a forced smile:
"The letter and the evidence are both real, but it's not difficult to forge handwriting. The high priest is a close minister to me, so it's better to let the Dali Temple investigate this matter slowly and thoroughly. We can't wrongly accuse a good person."
The current empress dowager is not his biological mother. She is strong-willed and has interfered in government affairs in the name of the young emperor. He has disliked this old witch for a long time. However, her mother's family is also a veteran of three dynasties and is controlled by others. The court officials also oppose him, the emperor, and interfere in his affairs. They do not allow him to go out for pleasure. There is only one high priest who can be relied on. At this point, they have to try their best to protect him.
The Queen Mother quickly read through it, her eyebrows raised, and she said angrily:
"It's written in black and white, the evidence is irrefutable, how can we investigate it slowly and thoroughly? Emperor, please stop being so confused, arrest this traitor immediately!"
"Mother, please don't be so anxious that you will hurt yourself. You'd better go back to the palace and rest first. I am here with you. After all, I am the king of a country, and these are my duties." Zhao Xu had a bad look on his face, and he did not hide his dissatisfaction in his words.
"You--" Queen Mother Xu was so irritated by him that she was speechless and slumped down on the couch. She had always treated Zhao Xu as her own son and wanted to train him carefully before he could take on important responsibilities, but he disappointed her time and time again and even believed in slander and went against her.
Zhao Xu no longer paid attention to the Queen Mother's advice and turned his attention to Xie Ci:
"Besides, how come I remember that it was you, General Xie, who collaborated with the enemy before? How come you have become the high priest now?"
"Oh, Your Majesty, it is my fault. I hastily reported the news without checking whether it was true or not, which made General Xie suffer injustice. But I am also concerned about Lin Yuan. I hope General Xie will be magnanimous and stop making a fool of me." The high priest took advantage of the situation and sang a monologue with tears and snot. It sounded like he was sincerely repenting, but he was openly and secretly accusing Xie Ci of holding a grudge and joining forces with Chang Hao's people to frame him.
【Chemistry-Breaking Bad】:
I'm going to, good tea lines
【Body Science-Muscle-building Protein Powder】:
Pink and tender, how old is he now and still playing this game?
【Chinese-The Only True God】:
I have figured it out. He has to use you as a trick for everything. Too bad, Xiao Xie, you are being targeted again @【谢辞】
【Acknowledgement】：
...get used to it
Xie Ci sighed inwardly. This drama had been played out countless times in the court in the early years. He was like the unwelcome cannon fodder female supporting role in those cheesy skits that Tong Zhenzhen loved to watch. Everyone wanted to step on him. However, things were different now.
He smiled at the high priest for the first time, causing him to shudder. He raised his eyes and looked at the little boy emperor who was about the same age as him:
"Is it not clear to your Majesty whether I am framing him? I am so capable that I can persuade General Changhao to give false testimony for me and let these priests help me to betray my country and collaborate with the enemy."
Xie Ci's voice was trembling, but his eyes were still shining. He stared at Zhao Xu and said word by word:
"My father and I have always been loyal to our country. My father died on the battlefield, but I know he has no regrets. If I die on the battlefield in the future, I will not regret it either! I would like to ask the high priest, if Lin Yuan is in trouble, will you risk your life to save him?"
The words of thanks were so heart-wrenching that the high priest dared not look him in the eye. He hesitated for a moment and could not say anything. He had no choice but to turn his attention to the priest:
"This, this, what about you mixing with these evildoers? They are not priests. Everyone present at the time saw that it was because of them that the two thousand troops the emperor allocated to you disappeared in an instant. Who knows if they were eaten by them!"
Zhao Xu finally came back to his senses from the guilt he felt after being intimidated by Xie Ci, and asked with his neck stiffened:
"What? There is such a thing! Xie Ci, you are so brave that you dare to sacrifice my people to these demons of unknown origin!"
Xie Ci was accused of something inexplicably, and veins popped up on his forehead. He almost wanted to punch that hateful fat man, but Tong Zhenzhen walked up to him in two or three steps and calmly responded to the emperor's challenge:
"Those two thousand people are not in danger of death. As long as we complete our mission of saving the world and return to the upper realm, they will come back. However, in the final analysis, the emperor still does not trust us."
She shook her head and sighed:
"I didn't want to use this trick, but now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to use it."
"What do you want to do?!" Zhao Xu was also extremely panicked. He had heard of the bad reputation of these fragile college student priests. Wherever they went, no grass would grow. He hurriedly shouted:
"Where are the Imperial Guards? Come and protect the emperor!"
The imperial guards outside the palace rushed into the palace and protected Zhao Xu behind them. The ministers were also crying and shouting in a mess. Tong Zhenzhen was the calmest and even had time to send a message to Xie Ci:
Don't worry, the alliance will not fail. This time, I'll protect you!
Xie Ci was stunned when he saw it. Tong Zhenzhen gave him a thumbs-up with her hands behind her back. He couldn't help but smile and murmured:
"Who asked you to protect me..."
Just as I felt a little touched, a group message popped up the next second:
【Chinese-The Only True God】:
Husband, there are people who don't believe we are gods, go and beat them! @【Hanwen-How do you know I have a pentakill in the canyon】
Luo Xiaoli flicked her short hair like a summoned beast, and walked to Tong Zhenzhen's side. Tong Zhenzhen made a gesture to Luo Xiaoli after connecting everyone present to the hotspot. She replied with an OK emoticon, and skillfully opened the King's Glory to invite Zhao Xu to a team battle:
"I heard that you don't believe we are gods? Come to the canyon and let the gods teach you what immortal magic is!"
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