323: Outspoken and outspoken, enter the palace to test
The fleet of airships passed through the clouds, setting off terrifying air currents.
After several days of non-stop driving at full speed, they finally crossed the vast and beautiful mountains and rivers.
Zuo Chongming stood quietly on the deck, looking at the looming city in the distance, like a creeping giant beast.
Even Xiyun City, which has been expanded several times, looks like an underage child in front of the capital. There is no comparison between the two.
There was the capital of the Wu Dynasty.
In the current era of "Homeward Bound", building a huge city covering such a vast area can be regarded as a miracle for mankind.
Zuo Zonghe strolled up to him and said with unclear meaning: "Master Hou, we are almost there."
"Yeah, it's almost there."
The corners of Zuo Chongming's lips twitched slightly, revealing an intriguing smile.
Zuo Zonghe caught this smile and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows: "I really admire Lord Hou. He can still keep his face straight at this time. He is worthy of being my champion."
His words came from the bottom of his heart and were not mixed with yin and yang sarcasm.
This was not just what he was saying, but what was being said by many people, including Zuo Chongming’s enemies.
Hatred is hatred, no one can deny Zuo Chongming's excellence.
It is no exaggeration to say that even if you look through all kinds of ancient books, you can't find a few that can compare with it.
Although he was like a shooting star, his moment of brilliance was so dazzling that it left an indelible mark in the long history.
Zuo Zonghe narrowed his eyes and suddenly asked: "General, I have a question. I wonder if the Marquis can answer it?"
"You ask first." Zuo Chongming smiled slightly.
Zuo Zonghe asked in a deep voice: "Master Hou is far-sighted and extremely smart. He would not have foreseen this scene. Why didn't he hide his strength and bide his time?"
Regarding this question, Zuo Chongming answered vaguely: "People in the martial arts often say that no matter who is in the arena, they can't help themselves."
Zuo Zonghe was obviously dissatisfied with this answer and asked: "Oh? Mr. Hou has both fame and fortune, why can't he help himself?"
Zuo Chongming raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a half-smile: "There are some things that you are not qualified to know because of your status."
These words made Zuo Zonghe so angry that his face turned gloomy and blue. He snorted coldly: "...Haha~! We are here, Lord Marquis, please?"
Zuo Chongming turned sideways and said: "The general is a local. Guests can do as they please. I would also like to ask the general to show me the way to the house."
"Marquis Mansion?"
Zuo Zong Hepi smiled and sneered: "I'm afraid the Marquis will not be able to go. The Holy One has decreed that the Marquis can enter the palace to meet the Holy Spirit after he arrives in the capital."
As he said that, he glanced at Jiang Fenglong and others: "As for them, let's go to the post house to suffer for a few days."
At this moment, there was a burst of shouting.
A large number of soldiers with bows and armors rushed in and quickly cleared away the rest.
Under the protection of everyone, Liu Fu quickly came to the flying boat and said with a complicated expression: "Our Liu Fu has met Mr. Hou."
Zuo Chongming looked at Liu Fu who was much older and couldn't help but frowned: "Long time no see, Eunuch Liu has been working a lot lately."
"It's hard to put it into words."
Liu Fu sighed sadly, and then looked at Nan Feiyu who walked out of the cabin: "We are here to see Princess Feiyang."
When he saw Nan Yuyan following closely behind, his expression changed obviously, but soon turned into joy: "Princess Yuyan, it's great that you are okay."
Nan Yuyan nodded and said eagerly: "Eunuch Liu, I don't blame my husband for this matter... Champion, it's all a misunderstanding. Father, is it..."
"Yu Yan."
Nan Feiyu coughed softly: "Master Hou is about to enter the palace to meet the saint. The misunderstanding will be solved soon. Let's go see mother quickly. She misses you very much..."
Nan Yuyan was too young and didn't understand what was going on.
Her poisoning was not the main reason at all, it was just the reason why Emperor Wu summoned Zuo Chongming back to the capital.
Nan Yuyan opened her mouth and looked at Zuo Chongming worriedly: "But..."
She's just a little naive, but not really stupid.
She has been in Xiyun Mansion for such a long time and has experienced all those things. She is no longer the ignorant and ignorant person she was before.
Even though she couldn't understand all the reasons, she could figure out some of them. It was related to Zuo Chongming's wealth and life, so how could she not worry?
Zuo Chongming raised his chin and showed a reassuring smile: "Go ahead, don't worry about me."
"Then, be careful then."
Nan Yuyan reluctantly told her to leave, and was pulled into the carriage by Nan Feiyu, and quickly left here under the protection of the guards.
"Father-in-law, general, let's go."
"Please, Lord Marquis."
Not long after the motorcade set off, Zuo Zonghe entered the palace first with his bodyguards.
He needed to report everything that had happened along the way to Emperor Wu in detail so that he could be mentally prepared before meeting Zuo Chongming.
Just after he left, Zuo Chongming suddenly sent a message: "Father, I heard that the Prime Minister is bedridden, is it true?"
Liu Fu's mouth twitched and he looked at him with empty eyes: "Master Hou, do you still need to ask me?"
The implication is obvious. You, Zuo Chongming, also have eyes and ears in the capital. You don’t know whether Wei Tao is in bed? Why do you need to ask me?
Zuo Chongming responded with a smile: "What else?"
Liu Fu stared at him for a long time, then suddenly turned his head and sighed: "When you lose your son in old age, the white-haired man gives the black-haired man a gift... Alas!"
Zuo Chongming nodded in agreement, with a look of regret on his face: "Young Master Wei, a talented person, the pillar of the country, it is... a pity."
Liu Fu had veins bursting out of his forehead, and he couldn't bear it and said: "What a pity? If it weren't for the bowl of jelly from the Marquis, the Prime Minister wouldn't have... Haha."
Zuo Chongming looked aggrieved: "I heard that Wei Wen liked jelly during his lifetime, so I sent someone to deliver it to express my condolences. I never thought that it was such a coincidence that Wei Wen died because of a bowl of jelly."
There are two meanings in Liu Fu's words.
On the surface, it refers to Zuo Chongming sending someone to deliver jelly to his door. This incident irritated Wei Tao and caused him to become bedridden.
Secretly, he meant that Zuo Chongming used jelly as bait and carefully designed to kill Wei Tao, and now he is acting coquettishly.
Unfortunately, Zuo Chongming pretended not to hear the other meaning and pretended to be dumbfounded.
"Ha~!"
When Liu Fu heard this, he twitched the corners of his mouth fiercely and said with a stiff smile: "Master Hou is really a master at pretending to be confused."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zuo Zhongming coughed lightly: "Why are you pretending to be confused? Is there any mystery in this? To make my father-in-law doubtful?"
Liu Fu simply made it clear: "There are rumors in Beijing that the death of Wei Wen, the prime minister's son, was actually designed by the Marquis."
"Rumors are just rumors."
Zuo Chongming smacked his thigh angrily: "I have no enmity with the Prime Minister, and I have never known Wei Wen before, so why did you plan to kill him?"
"Those who spread such rumors really have evil intentions. They are deliberately trying to sow discord between me and Prime Minister Wei. They are really guilty and cannot be punished!"
Seeing his exaggerated reaction, Liu Fu couldn't help but roll his eyes, and he was completely convinced that the murderer was Zuo Chongming.
Thinking of this, he curled his lips and sneered: "... Mr. Hou is really outspoken."
Zuo Chongming responded with a wry smile: "Hey, I can't help it. I am a straight-tempered person. I have been like this since I was born, and I will never change it in this life."
"Hehe, hehe..."
Liu Fu's smile was a little stiff, and he secretly cursed: "You are so pretentious, I won't be able to talk today."
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In the palace, in the royal study.
Emperor Wu was half leaning on his chair, holding his cheek with one hand.
His eyes were drooped, as if he was falling asleep, and he listened quietly to the reports of Zuo Zonghe and Hu Mei.
After a while, his hoarse voice suddenly sounded: "So, Yu Yan's poisoning is really a rumor. Is he using it as a plan?"
"That's right."
Zuo Zonghe reported in a deep voice: "Princess Feiyang also suspected that Princess Yuyan was disguised at first, but after testing, she found that she was indeed the princess herself, and there was no hidden disease on her body."
Emperor Wu smiled coldly: "Regardless of rumors or truth, Zuo Chongming has finally returned to Beijing, right?"
Zuo Zonghe nodded: "On the way back to Beijing, my subordinates tested me several times, and the champion all answered fluently. I guess it must be him himself, and it is not a plan for Jin Chan to escape from his shell."
Emperor Wu lowered his head and thought for a moment, then asked without warning: "I heard that he broke through to the Origin Sea?"
Zuo Zonghe glanced at Hu Mei and motioned for her to speak.
After all, Hu Mei was the one who had personally fought against Zuo Chongming, so she should have a better understanding of his strength.
"Report to Your Majesty."
Hu Mei received the wink and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "Not only that, he has also condensed the will of martial arts, and even has the tendency to comprehend the field."
Emperor Wu's eyelids trembled: "Martial arts will, the embryonic form of the field... Haha, he hasn't reached the top yet, given time, how far can he grow?"
Although he said this with a smile, both Zuo Zonghe and Hu Mei could hear the bone-chilling murderous intent in his words.
Unconsciously, the two of them shivered and buried their heads deeper.
"Ahem..."
Emperor Wu's face turned dark red, and he coughed violently several times.
Scanning the blood stains on the handkerchief vaguely, he frowned, crumpled the handkerchief into a ball, and stuffed it into his sleeve calmly.
The two subconsciously raised their heads and said with concern: "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself."
"Hu Mei."
Emperor Wu waved his hand: "Chen Xingzu was supposed to go in person for this trip, but he deliberately put the blame on you."
"I originally thought that you would return without success, but I didn't expect that you gave me a surprise. You should be the first to contribute!"
"And during this process, you have not wavered in recruiting Qingqiu. It shows that you are loyal to the court. Tell me what reward you want."
Hu Mei's heart moved, and she knelt down with a bang: "Subordinate, subordinate... I don't ask for rewards, but I ask for forgiveness from the Holy One."
"What's the crime?" Emperor Wu raised his eyebrows and asked with unclear meaning.
Hu Mei choked and said: "My subordinates knew that the Liansheng Sect was a traitor, yet they still joined forces with them. This is a knowing and intentional crime. I hope your majesty will forgive me."
As soon as he said this, Emperor Wu's expression was not serious, but softened a bit: "Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures, I forgive you."
He may not say some things, but the people below cannot hide them, otherwise a small problem will become a thorn...
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Hu Mei stood up with tears in her eyes.
Emperor Wu smiled and said softly: "Well, from today on, you will be the deputy commander of the inner guard, with the same rank of third grade, and you will be allowed to enter the arsenal once."