bookpub Chapter 214 All The Powerful Sons Of Chang'an City Will Be Sent To The Army!
Chapter 214 All The Powerful Sons Of Chang'an City Will Be Sent To The Army!
Others also echoed:
"Yes, Lady Su Su is the symbol of purity in the hearts of all male cultivators in Chang'an City. If something were to happen to her, the people of Chang'an City would be extremely disappointed in Your Majesty and may even revolt!"
"Yes! If Your Majesty does not agree to our request, we will swear to protect Lady Su Su with our lives!"
"Your Majesty cannot treat Lady Su Su like this!"
The crowd was filled with righteous indignation and passion, wishing to rush into the palace immediately to plead for Lady Su Su.
The leader furrowed his brow, realizing the immense influence these aristocratic youths possessed.
Now that they had gathered here, it was like throwing a stone into a lake, instantly awakening the entire Chang'an City.
If they were allowed to continue causing trouble, it would surely anger Your Majesty, and the situation would be unimaginable.
The leader was about to say something when he suddenly noticed something abnormal.
He found a hint of anomaly in the eyes of these young nobles, as if their minds had been bewitched, plunging them into a state of madness.
His mind tightened, and he quickly shouted, "Step back! Do not approach the palace!"
However, the people seemed oblivious and continued to move forward.
"Bang!"
The leader drew his large knife and swung it, the terrifying momentum sending several people flying dozens of meters away.
Only then did these young nobles regain some clarity and quickly stopped in their tracks.
But the red light in their eyes continued to flicker, still appearing insane.
The leader's eyes flashed with coldness as he coldly looked at the crowd, snorted, and turned to leave.
He knew that the situation had gone beyond his control and he must report to Your Majesty immediately.
However, just as he was about to leave, his footsteps suddenly paused, and his gaze subtly changed.
Then he saw a respectful nod and turned back.
With a menacing gaze, he shouted at the young aristocrats in front of him:
"Hmph, just a group of jumping clowns, attempting to plead for others. Capture them all and throw them into the dungeon!"
With his command, the Imperial Guards, who had been ready to strike, immediately moved forward and surrounded the group of young nobles.
"What... what's going on?"
The young aristocrats were dumbfounded. They never expected the leader, who had just been fine, to suddenly turn hostile and want to arrest them!
"Sir, what do you mean?" they asked, puzzled.
"What do I mean? Of course, it means punishment. You trespassed into the palace and conspired against Your Majesty. It is an act of treason."
"We didn't..."
"Shut up and take them away!"
The leader ordered without hesitation, and then waved his hand.
"Yes!"
Countless Imperial Guards emerged from all corners and restrained the group of young nobles, taking them away.
"Let go of me! Let go of me!"
"Do you know who my father is?!"
The sound of miserable cries kept coming out as the people struggled and even tried to resist, but they were powerless against the mighty Imperial Guards and were quickly dragged away.
After a moment, the street returned to calm.
"Heh, overestimating themselves," the leader shook his head, full of disdain, and then turned and left.
This scene was all seen by a beautiful girl in the crowd. Beside her stood a woman in a black dress.
The two stood side by side, watching this scene.
"Elder Ling Gui, what kind of magic does Lady Su Su possess that makes so many people like her..." the girl murmured to herself.
The woman in the black dress remained silent, her gaze indifferent, seemingly indifferent to everything. She said, "Just a mere bewitching technique."
The girl was slightly stunned, somewhat doubtful, "Ah? What kind of bewitching technique?"
The woman in the black dress glanced at her and casually said:
"The bewitching technique of the Nine Tailed Celestial Fox clan."
"They have fallen under the spell of enchantment and have lost their basic rationality."
"What?" The girl widened her eyes in shock and disbelief. "There are still fox clans in Chang'an City?"
The woman in the black dress was about to respond when she suddenly frowned and muttered to herself.
"That's right, it seems to be an old acquaintance of mine..."
...
Gold Imperial Hall.
The officials hurriedly rushed to the court, their expressions filled with panic and anxiety.
To their surprise, Qin Mu was already seated on the dragon throne, lazily watching them.
Before the officials could express their astonishment, they all prostrated themselves on the ground and exclaimed, "We pay our respects to Your Majesty!"
"No need for formalities, my dear ministers," Qin Mu leisurely spoke, appearing to be in a very good mood.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The officials stood up, but their hearts were still pounding.
Soon, one minister couldn't contain his inner anxiety and was the first to offer advice.
"Your Majesty, those unfilial children have gathered outside the palace for a trivial matter, begging Your Majesty to spare them!"
"Oh?" Qin Mu narrowed his eyes and smiled, asking with interest, "Is that so? What trivial matter are they gathering for?"
The official gritted his teeth and said with a determined tone, "Your Majesty, it's because of Fairy Su Su!"
Qin Mu smiled and showed interest. "So it's because of her. I've heard about it these past few days."
"Please show mercy, Your Majesty, and forgive them this time!"
Another senior minister immediately followed, "Your Majesty, they are all young and hot-blooded, and their relationship with Fairy Su Su is not shallow, which is why they made such foolish actions."
"I think we should let this matter go," Qin Mu glanced at the minister and smiled, "Minister Li's words make sense."
"Then... Your Majesty, are you willing to spare them?" The minister breathed a sigh of relief and asked tentatively.
"Of course! I have always been magnanimous. How could I bother with a group of pampered young men?"
Upon hearing these words, Minister Li's heart trembled. He had a sense of foreboding.
Sure enough, when he looked up, he met Qin Mu's smiling eyes. A sudden chill ran through his body, and fear engulfed him, making him shiver.
"However..." Qin Mu suddenly changed his tone, his smile fading.
Minister Li stiffened, and in his heart, he thought, "Your Majesty..."
"Since these young people have made a mistake, they should bear the corresponding punishment," Qin Mu slowly spoke, "Minister Li, do you agree with what I said?"
Minister Li struggled to swallow his saliva and thought to himself, "This is bad. Your Majesty clearly doesn't want to spare my son!"
"This... this..."
"Your Majesty, they were just being impulsive..."
Minister Li wiped the sweat from his forehead and stammered in agreement.
"Oh?" Qin Mu raised an eyebrow, a playful curve appearing on his lips. "I thought Minister Li would continue to defend them."
Minister Li's face turned as red as a pig's liver. He lowered his head, feeling extremely ashamed. "Your Majesty, you are too harsh..."
"Well, since Minister Li agrees, I will issue the decree," Qin Mu slowly said, "All those who dare to trespass into the palace will be sent to the frontier as soldiers, forming the vanguard troops to accompany me on the expedition!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!" Minister Li suddenly fell to the ground, using all his strength to try and stop him.
"Please reconsider, Your Majesty!" The other officials also knelt down, crying and sobbing.
These pampered young men, although not weak in strength, mostly relied on resources to cultivate in Chang'an City. They had never experienced real battles.
If they were really sent to the military camp and formed the vanguard troops for the expedition, it was feared that within half a month, they would all be dead or injured, and their bodies might not even be found.
"This matter has been decided, there is no need for further discussion!" Qin Mu's face turned cold, waving his hand. "Dismiss the court!"
"Please reconsider, Your Majesty!" The officials continued to wail.
Seeing Qin Mu completely ignoring their pleas and leaving resolutely, these officials completely collapsed, calling him a tyrant!