Chapter 803: Eunuch Shu's Regret

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Four simple words, which sounds quite polite.

However, when it fell into Meng Jun's ears, it suddenly became more murderous.

At this moment, he suddenly felt like he was facing a venomous snake that was arching its body, hissing and spitting, and was ready to attack at any time.

A chill ran directly from his back to the top of his head, making Meng Jun's mind extremely clear-headed. It was not yet summer, but traces of sweat had already begun to appear on his forehead.

As a result, the dissatisfaction that had just arisen in my heart was instantly thrown away, leaving only fear.

The so-called shadow of a person's famous tree, the person in front of me is famous for his ruthless tactics and boldness. Not to mention he is just a commander of the imperial guard. Even if he is in front of the Supreme Emperor, he is not afraid at all.

Pretending to be calm, Meng Jun forced out a smile and said.

"Eunuch Shu is aware that it's not that I, my brother, refuse to help, but that the Supreme Emperor has decreed that I, my brother, should guard the palace gate and not let anyone in without permission."

"As for the forgery of the imperial edict, the Supreme Emperor has also said that he will continue to investigate it strictly and those involved will be dealt with impartially. Eunuch Huai'en just returned to Qianqing Palace to report it to the Emperor."

"We all work for the imperial court. Look, don't embarrass our brothers..."

Unknowingly, Meng Jun was intimidated by Shu Liang's aura, and he lowered his head when he spoke. They were obviously not subordinate to each other, but looking at him, he seemed to be a subordinate.

Even if you look carefully, you can see that there is a hint of please and prayer.

However, Eunuch Shu has seen this kind of attitude many times. After all, Commander Meng has had little contact with Shu Liang and has only heard about his reputation. Otherwise, he would know that this Governor of Dongchang is A piece of hard and soft meat that is not edible.

Of course, as the saying goes, don’t hit someone with a smiling face. If Meng Jun is so low-key and petty, Shu Liang will not react without any reaction. He will put on his trademark fake smile on his face and show his fairness to Mr. Shu.

"I understand, I understand. We are each our own masters and we all have difficulties. Commander Meng, please rest assured that our family can understand."

"Eunuch Shu understands righteousness deeply, and my brothers are grateful..."

There was no time to think about why the Dongchang eunuch, who had a reputation of being difficult to deal with, was so easy to talk to this time. Meng Jun quickly handed over his hand and spoke.

However, he was only halfway through speaking when he heard the voice from the other side speaking again.

"but……"

The smile on Shu Liang's face became more and more 'sincere', but instead of making people feel warm, it actually made people feel chilly.

"This arrest of the prisoner is an order personally issued by His Majesty. Although the Emperor is kind, he is not ignorant of the general situation. Commander Meng said that the Emperor is unwilling to hand over the prisoner. I wonder if he has an edict?"

Meng Jun's expression froze, and he gradually calmed down as he looked at Shu Liang opposite him.

He seemed to realize that this Eunuch Shu was just playing tricks on him.

Sure enough, immediately after, Shu Liang's serious voice sounded again, saying.

"Commander Meng, please be considerate. There are many people with evil intentions in Nangong. There has just been a case of forging imperial edicts and abetting thieves. Who knows if there will be another case of falsely passing on the holy orders?

"

The implication is that Meng Jun is falsely passing on the imperial edict.

Meng Jun was choked by these words and didn't know what to say.

It wasn't that he couldn't think of anything to refute, but that the excuse was so lame that he felt speechless for a moment.

What is this place?

Nangong!

The Supreme Emperor is sitting in the palace. Under his nose, he is not in a remote country far away from the Emperor. Who dares to falsely pass on the imperial edict?

Besides, what good would it do him to falsely convey the imperial edict? Would it offend a powerful and powerful person?

This Shu Liang is clearly pretending to be confused!

However, even so, he still had to be patient and still lowered his attitude and spoke.

"My father-in-law is joking. How dare Meng pretend to preach the imperial edict?"

"Even if my father-in-law doesn't believe in Meng, doesn't he also believe in Eunuch Huai'en? When Eunuch Huai'en left just now, he also mentioned that the Supreme Emperor will deal with a bunch of people by himself. His words can't be false, right?"

Meng Jun had long heard that several of the emperor's big men, especially Hua En and Shu Liang, had a good relationship.

He didn't believe it when La Wynn came out as a shield. This Eunuch Shu still refused to give him face.

Sure enough, when Huaien was mentioned, Shu Liang's expression relaxed, but he still looked like he was smiling but not smiling.

"Of course our family believes what Eunuch Huai'en said, but when did Commander Meng hear Eunuch Huai'en say that the Emperor was unwilling to let him go?"

"Anyway, our family didn't hear it. How about you go catch up with Eunuch Huai'en and ask him to explain it to our family?"

After saying these words, Meng Jun finally understood.

This Shu Liang has made up his mind to make things difficult for him.

In this case, there was no need for him to speak in a nice voice anymore. He straightened up his slightly bent waist and said.

"If my father-in-law insists on not believing it, Meng has nothing to do. However, as the commander of the imperial army and guarding the Nangong, Meng is responsible for his duties. He dare not let people in without authorization. If my father-in-law wants to meet with the Supreme Emperor, Meng can report it on his behalf. However, these

Dongchang Fanzi, I’m afraid it’s not appropriate to enter Nangong.”

To be honest, although these words were harsh, Meng Jun was constantly cheering himself up in his heart, telling himself that this was Nangong, under the emperor's feet, with all the ministers watching, and no matter how domineering Shu Liang was, he would never dare to force his way into the palace.

Door……

There is no way, the pressure brought by Eunuch Shu is too heavy.

At this time, Meng Jun was actually in trouble. If possible, he really didn't want to conflict with Shu Liang.

However, the Supreme Emperor issued another death order, and the palace gate must be guarded. And, from the looks of it, there was no room for change.

As a person who was promoted by nobles to protect the Supreme Emperor, at this time, he had to do it even if he didn't.

Of course, despite this, Meng Jun still left a small caveat in his words, which meant that if you really want someone, just go see the Supreme Emperor yourself, and don't make everyone unable to get off the stage.

However, Meng Jun soon discovered that he had underestimated Shu Liang, the Dongchang admiral and eunuch, who was truly crazy and refused to recognize his relatives.

Moreover, when Meng Jun spoke softly, Shu Liang was still polite, but now that his attitude has become tougher, even if there is room for change, Shu Liang's expression suddenly darkened and he said coldly.

"There's no need to meet the Supreme Emperor. It's just a trivial matter. Don't bother him."

"However, our family also puts our words here. The Emperor has decreed that our family must take away the group of people who went to spring hunting with the Supreme Emperor."

"If Commander Meng blocks it, our family won't mind and will take Commander Meng away with him."

"As for breaking into the palace gate by force..."

Shu Liang smiled slightly and said.

"Our family has been ordered by the Holy Spirit to capture important criminals, let alone this Nangong, it is the palace. If His Majesty's edict is issued, our family can go there!"

"Get away!"

No one thought that Shu Liang, who seemed to be easy to discuss and negotiate with others just now, would suddenly change his attitude and become so domineering in front of so many people.

Feeling the strange gazes of the guards on the side, Meng Jun felt a flash of shame and anger on his face.

After all, he was a child of an aristocratic family, and he usually received kind words wherever he went, but he never imagined that he would be scolded like this by a eunuch today.

Even though this person was the famous Admiral of Dongchang, he felt that he was losing face, so he immediately darkened his face and said.

"Since Eunuch Shu insists on doing this, then Meng will have no choice but to offend, come on!"

Following Meng Jun's order, two teams of imperial guards suddenly emerged from the Nangong Palace.

Although the Habayashi Guard is a new establishment, it is still a serious first-guard force, and, strictly speaking, it belongs to the military establishment.

Once a conflict breaks out, Dongchang Fanzi, who can only use short sticks as weapons, cannot resist the use of force.

This is also where Meng Jun’s confidence lies!

However, seeing this situation, Shu Liang not only did not feel scared, but a sneer appeared on his face and said.

"Commander Meng, we advise you to think carefully. This time we came here, but we have been ordered by His Majesty. What you are doing now is to disobey the decree!"

After saying these words, a trace of hesitation flashed across Meng Jun's face, but he quickly calmed down.

Things have developed to this point, and it is obviously impossible to make way now.

After cupping his hands, Meng Jun said in a businesslike manner.

"Eunuch Shu made a serious statement. Meng still said what he said. It is your duty to protect the palace. You must not make any mistakes. If your father-in-law wants to see you, Meng can pass the news on your behalf. But if you want to break into the palace and arrest people, please forgive me for not daring to do anything wrong."

Let him go!"

"So Commander Meng has made up his mind to resist the decree?"

Shu Liang narrowed his eyes, with the same attitude of refusing to give in.

As a result, the confrontation in front of the Nangong Gate has become tense, and the air seems to be filled with tension.

"Let us say it again. Today we are here with an order to apprehend important criminals. Anyone who blocks it will be regarded as resisting the order. Commander Meng, let me ask you one last time, will you give in or not?"

Shu Liang emphasized the pronunciation of the last few words, which was obviously an ultimatum.

Meng Jun wanted to straighten his back and say he wouldn't give in, but the so-called soft is afraid of the hard, the hard is afraid of the horizontal, the horizontal is afraid of being stunned, and the stunned is afraid of losing his life.

Obviously, the Governor of Dongchang in front of him is the one who is desperate for his life.

Judging from his tone and demeanor, Meng Jun had no doubt that as long as he dared to refuse categorically, the other party would definitely lead people to break into the palace without hesitation.

If it really comes to that, he doesn't know what will happen to Shu Liang, but he will definitely have nothing good to gain.

However, it was impossible to stop him by force, nor to let him go. Commander Meng was in a dilemma for a while.

After thinking for a moment, he finally found a reason and said.

"My father-in-law clearly knows that the duty of the imperial army is to guard the palace. Meng knows that my father-in-law also performs official duties. However, without an explicit order, how can Meng dare to let people into the palace without permission?"

"If Eunuch Shu really wants to bring someone into the palace to capture the thief, please come with His Majesty's explicit edict. Don't worry, Eunuch-in, as long as His Majesty's edict comes, Meng will get out of the way immediately and try his best to cooperate with Eunuch-in-law's official duties."

This is actually a deception. After all, the emperor's imperial edict has already been transmitted to the court, and it is impossible to fake it.

Meng Jun is studying this joint carefully at this moment, just to temporarily let Shu Liang retreat and delay the time. Although it treats the symptoms rather than the root cause, this is the best way that Commander Meng can think of at the moment.

What's more, he has done everything he needs to do. If Shu Liang really comes with the imperial edict written by the emperor, he cannot really disobey the edict. Even if he comes to the Supreme Emperor, he will have an explanation.

Unexpectedly, after hearing these words, Shu Liang became even more angry and said.

"According to Commander Meng's opinion, our family is actually pretending to pass on the imperial edict?"

Meng Jun secretly said something bad, and was about to explain a few words, but heard Shu Liang continue to sneer.

"His Majesty's holy orders have been passed down a long time ago. No matter how ignorant Commander Meng is, he should know that our family's holy orders are true. Commander Meng is blocking our family here. Is there any clear edict?"

"And having said that, the emperor has an imperial edict. From now on, all edicts in the Nangong Palace must be written by the Supreme Emperor himself. Since Commander Meng said that the Supreme Emperor asked you to stop them here, why don't you come with the edict?"

While talking, Shu Liang seemed a little angry and looked at Meng Jundao.

"Commander Meng also said that we should all perform our duties. Since you said that our family is embarrassing you, then our family will take a step back. As long as Commander Meng comes up with the emperor's edict to prevent our family from entering Nangong, our family will also immediately

How about retreating?"

Ah this...

Meng Jun didn't expect that he would be defeated by the opponent, and he was at a loss for ideas.

Naturally, he didn't have an imperial edict, so the Supreme Emperor casually gave an order. In the situation at that time, how could he dare to ask for an imperial edict?

But he was the one who started the conversation, and if he couldn't bring it up at this time, he would be in the wrong. So for a moment, Meng Jun didn't know what to do.

Seeing this situation, Shu Liang pressed forward step by step and said.

"It seems there is no more?"

"In this case, Commander Meng, don't waste time here. Get out of the way quickly. Otherwise, you will hinder our family from apprehending the important criminal, and you can't afford to suffer the consequences!"

"Come here, come with us to get someone!"

As he spoke, Shu Liang no longer gave Meng Jun time to react, and started to rush into Nangong with his men.

A group of Forbidden Army guards stood at the gate of Nangong. Facing the approaching group of Dongchang fans, they did not dare to take action without permission, so they had to retreat. At the same time, they all turned their attention to their leader.

However, Meng Jun himself was just a child of a noble family and had never been on the battlefield. Naturally, he was less decisive in killing. Faced with this situation, he hesitated and hesitated. Under the dilemma, he did not dare to give orders rashly.

Just as Shu Liang was about to break into the palace with a bunch of people, a voice suddenly came from the distance.

"Eunuch Shu, wait a minute."

The sound came from far to near. Everyone followed the sound and saw two people, an old man and a young man, walking quickly from a distance. The old man was wearing a crimson crane suit. He was already out of breath from running, but he was still beaten by the young man.

The person pulled him forward.

The person who spoke was the young man.

"Young uncle? Eldest uncle?"

Seeing the two figures, Meng Jun was suddenly surprised and happy, and immediately shouted.

Although Meng Jun didn't know what they were here for, he at least knew that Zhu Yi was from the Supreme Emperor. In this case, there was a high probability that the young master was here to help him.

What's more, the situation has already developed to this point and it cannot get worse.

In contrast, upon hearing this voice, Shu Liang's steps that he had already taken stopped in mid-air.

A flash of regret quickly flashed in his eyes. Eunuch Shu did not take this step forward, but stopped where he was and looked at the two people hurriedly approaching in the distance...


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