Chapter 281 [Night of Snow on Scarlet] (2)!

Thunder Whip Enters the City?!

As soon as I heard this news, the first reaction of the many nobles in the hall was: Could it be a coup??!

In the history of the empire, "foreign troops" have rarely entered the imperial capital! Even if they are dispatched to Beijing to serve the king, they are usually stationed outside the city. Unless there are special circumstances, such as quelling rebellions, riots, or palace incidents, foreign troops will never enter the imperial capital!

It can be said that under 99% of the cases, the dispatch of foreign troops to serve the king is mostly used to deter the enemy.

So, everyone's first reaction was: Something big happened? Could it be that a coup?

But then this idea was dispelled.

Because Thunder Whip entered the city, he actually exchanged city defense with the royal city guards - instead of seizing the city defense by force, the news made people feel a little calmer.

If the guards in the royal city are willing to change the defense and hand over the city defense, they must have the above order.

The Wangcheng Guards have always been an elite corps to guard the imperial capital. Although they are only 20,000 people, they are only the size of a division, but they are absolutely reliable in terms of equipment and loyalty.

To get the royal city guards to give up the city defense, it is absolutely impossible to just have the orders of the military headquarters. They must have the orders of the emperor himself!

The empire has always had a tradition that the royal guards were considered the "second imperial guards". Generally speaking, in order not to stimulate the emperor's nerves, the big men of the military would never easily make any orders to this army, which means that this army basically only listens to the royal orders.

If you are willing to give up the defense from the city and replace the defense from the city, then... it must be what the emperor himself wants.

"It's not a coup." Fat Kaman suddenly looked very ugly. His eyes were gloomy. He looked at the people in the hall and lowered his voice and said, "Is it... His Majesty wants to... take action?"

Take action...

Chen Daolin's heart also suddenly raised, remembering Panning's warning.

Is this New Year celebration really going to happen?

"Maybe...we're overthinking." Luo Xiaogou hesitated for a while and tried to analyze calmly: "Although the Royal City Guards are in charge of the imperial capital, they are considered the second imperial guards of His Majesty the Emperor, but if they stay in the large dyeing vat of the imperial capital for a long time, they will inevitably be stained with traces and infiltration. Tonight, the crown prince... His Majesty is a Goth, and he is afraid that the other people in the imperial capital will be dissatisfied, for fear that someone will cause trouble? Especially those "Augustines," so... they simply transfer the Royal City Guards out of the city and transfer the Thunder Whip in to maintain the city defense... and then..."

"In case anyone wants to make trouble?" Kaman thought for a while and frowned, "It makes sense to say this, but... Why does Your Majesty distrust the Royal City Guards so much? Those 'Augustines are not capable of reaching their hands into the Royal City Guards. If they dared to do this, Your Majesty would have chopped off their claws long ago!"

Chen Daolin thought about it, but he understood the emperor's meaning a little, so he whispered: "There were frequent major events in the imperial capital a few days ago. His Majesty was assassinated on the street, and it was not good to pursue him afterwards... I think, because of this, His Majesty had some complaints about the Royal City Guards. After all, the Royal City Guards were responsible for guarding the imperial capital, but they repeatedly did these things under their noses, which made His Majesty have some ideas in his heart. And there must be no mistakes in the major event of the establishment of the crown prince tonight, so His Majesty simply let the Thunder God Whip enter the city to change defense in order to ensure stability..."

"Not bad! The Second Division of Thunder Whip was led by General Aker. The Luolin family is one of the most loyal direct descendants of the royal family. The Tulip family is naturally more at ease."

There was a lot of discussion in the hall, and some people could not help but run out to inquire about the news.

There seemed to be no change in the palace. Some nobles ran out to summon servants and guards from home and sent them out to inquire about the news. The imperial guards in the palace did not stop them... This action made many people who were originally worried breath a little relieved.

As time passes by, the nobles and men in the hall are becoming more and more anxious. Some people want to leave the palace and go home. At this moment, no one understands. Tonight's New Year celebration is afraid that something will happen. There are many people who are self-protection who really don't want to get involved in this dangerous whirlpool. But they are already in the palace. If they run away at this time... Then what will the emperor think when he knows it later?

Soon, new guests arrived, and the newcomers from outside brought some latest news. A message came, which not only failed to reassure everyone, but also made people feel more confused and confused.

"The second division of Thunder Whip entered the city with only the Cavalry Regiment of the General's division, and two infantry regiments, and only six thousand people entered the city."

"The city defenses of the East Gate and South Gate have been taken over, and the city gates have been closed."

"The water gate of the Lancang Canal has been shut down by the Imperial Capital Public Security Bureau!"

"I came from Triumph Street and saw that the cavalry regiment of Thunder Whip was patrolling nearby! But they did not do anything randomly. When they saw my carriage and horses, they stopped to give way......"

"The two hundred holy knights at the headquarters of the Church of Light have assembled and confronted the Thunder Whip in front of the Cathedral of the Church of Light, and they are not allowed to patrol the parish."

"Latest news! Latest news!! The Ximen has also fallen off the gate!"

Some people couldn't help but talk: What is your Majesty doing?

But anyone who talks about this can't help but secretly glance at the "real Augustines".

If you say that Your Majesty really wants to attack someone, I’m afraid these guys can’t get out of the “cleaning list”?

Well, by the way, maybe there is a church!!

But just as everyone was talking, the etiquette officer outside the hall had already announced loudly!!

"Pope of the Temple of Light, His Majesty Heinx is here!!"

Buzz!!

The hall suddenly became an uproar!!

It is not surprising that Heinx's arrival - every year, no matter how disagreements between the church and the royal family are, the pope must be present on such occasions. This is also a traditional ritual.

However, according to the customs, the Popes of the Temple of Light are the latest among the guests. After all, the higher the status, the later the person will arrive, which is in line with his status and power. Otherwise, the early arrival of the Pope, letting the great Pope wait for other guests here - can you bear it?

In this kind of occasion, according to common sense, the Pope should have come to the palace and was invited to talk to the emperor first and then finally before the banquet really began, the Pope arrived at the venue first, and the Emperor followed closely behind.

This is in line with the identities of the two Majesties.

And today... the Pope arrived so early...

When Heinx appeared at the gate, Chen Daolin was shocked immediately!!

The pope did not look very old, with a pretty face and a clear and peaceful look. He didn't look much authoritative, but instead had a learned scholarly temperament. He was wearing a pope dress with snow-white background with gold edges embroidered on it. The pope's top hat was worn on his head. Chen Daolin could see at a glance that the style of the pope's ritual crown seemed to be a bit imitating the legendary "holy crown".

The pope walked in slowly, holding a scepter in his right hand. The silver-white scepter was clearly coated with a layer of mitral silver. Such luxury, even the chairman of the Magic Union would not have the confidence to do so. At the top of the scepter was a seemingly inconspicuous fist-sized gem... The luster did not seem to be too bright.

However, Chen Daolin could see at a glance that this was not an ordinary magic gem, but the most precious of all magic gems: the colorful stone!

The most powerful thing about this kind of colorful stone is actually quite the same as Chen Daolin himself: he ignores the difference in attributes! Such magical gems can store and trigger the resonance of all different magic elements, which is the best thing that magicians dream of.

Such a large piece of colorful stone is already priceless!

However, it was not these that really surprised Chen Daolin. It was...

Heinx was following someone!

The originally familiar brown hair has been dyed brilliantly in gold. The delicate face has also become charming because of the right makeup. Especially the tall figure, it is covered with a noble and gorgeous white long skirt. The style of this long skirt is holy and beautiful, with a faint sense of holy and noble atmosphere that is inviolable.

Lan Lan was just beside His Majesty. She gently held the pope's arm and walked slowly step by step.

The expression on his face was calm and cold, and his eyes looked straight ahead. Even though Chen Daolin's eyes shot towards her - and Chen Daolin was sure that Lan Lan had definitely seen him!

But even so, the woman's eyes did not change at all.

Tonight she looks noble and holy.

Chen Daolin saw her standing tightly beside the Pope, and several black-clothed clergymen behind the Pope followed suit. Soon, Chen Daolin understood Lan Lan’s identity tonight!

Saint!

The Saint in the Temple of Light!

She......... Now she dares to come to the palace openly?!!

The arrival of Pope Heinx immediately made the atmosphere in the hall strange. However, the Pope is the Pope after all. Even though the Temple of Light has become very weak recently, its foundation is still there. Many guests immediately took the initiative to go up to greet His Majesty the Pope.

Nowadays, the church has lost its prestige for a hundred years. Most nobles and high-ranking officials know that the royal family does not like the church. With the prosperity of the imperial power, the church has been repeatedly suppressed. Many wealthy families and high-ranking nobles have fewer and fewer believers for their own future. It can be said that there are fewer believers in the upper class of the imperial capital now.

The Pope walked slowly, and His Majesty Heinx looked calm and had a faint gentle smile on his face. No matter who saluted him, the Pope would give a kind smile.

What surprised Chen Daolin was that Heinx finally walked towards him.

Chen Daolin immediately frowned - and what surprised Darling was that Barossa, the elf who had been sitting quietly behind him, stood up immediately as Lan Lan arrived and stood tightly beside Chen Daolin.

Chen Daolin only felt a gentle and smooth little hand stuffed into his palm, and it was still trembling slightly. When he looked back, he saw the faint worry in Barossa's eyes.

This elf is a person who knows that he is engaging in Lanlan.............

Chen Daolin felt warm in his heart, smiled at Barossa gently, shook his head, and signaled her to rest assured.

At this time, the Pope had already stood in front of him. Whether Chen Daolin, Kaman and Luo Xiaogou, they had to bend down and salute.

Heinx smiled faintly, first looked at Kaman and Rodou, and said with a faint smile: "You two are so big, I remember when I was in the northwest, you two were as tall as Lanlan, and you were often taught by Lanlan to have a bruised nose and swollen face."

Chen Daolin was stunned and immediately reacted: Yes, Lanlan has known Du Weiwei since she was a child, and Kaman and Luo Xiaogou are both young heroes from the Tulip series. Naturally, they have been trained to assist Du Weiwei in the future, which is reasonable.

And Heinx then fell on Chen Daolin's body.

When Chen Daolin was stared at by the Pope's gaze, he felt uncomfortable all over. Although the other party's eyes were very harmonious and there was no stare or sharpness, Chen Daolin felt like he could see through it.

So far, Chen Daolin has only felt this kind of gaze on several people! One is the mysterious elf king Luoxue, and the other is the old Chris who signed a contract with him.

When Pope Heinx was watched, Chen Daolin was about to sweat coldly.

Finally, it seemed like a long time later, and it seemed like only a moment. The pope smiled, looked at Chen Daolin and said, "I have heard of the name of Master Daling for a long time. I have always heard that you have helped the people in my church, especially my disciple. I have always wanted to have the opportunity to thank you in person."

Chen Daolin's face immediately became a little ugly!

Lots of support?

Isn't this a hint that he had helped Montoya and the others? Montoya, Lanlan and others planned a serious crime of assassinating the emperor! Now the pope is in the palace and openly said such words to himself. What does this mean? Is it a hint? Do you want to win over? Or do you want to conquer yourself?

If these words fall into the ears of others, especially if they fall into the ears of the emperor, would they still use them to the Roland Empire?

Thinking of this, Chen Daolin's eyes immediately became sharp. He stared at the Pope, and was not at all polite. Even the expression on his face turned cold without any concealment.

"You are polite," Chen Daolin's tone was cold and light: "I don't have to thank you. If you miss some things once, you won't do it wrong again. I am the same person as me."

After saying that, Chen Daolin's eyes couldn't help but swept across Lan Lan, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes!

Okay, you Lanlan, how much responsibility and risk did I bear to save you and Montoya? That's how you treat me?

How could this pope say these words to me? Didn’t you go back and report to him about the original incident?

Thinking of this, Chen Daolin suddenly became furious.

Fortunately, Barossa, who was beside her, noticed Chen Daolin's fingers trembled, and quietly pinched Chen Daolin's fingertips. Chen Daolin's heart moved, turned his head to look at the elf, and found that the elf was still open with big eyes and looked at him with concern.
To be continued...