Xiang Yun did not tell the officials who came to greet him what the imperial edict was, and the officials could not ask. They could only come back in a hurry to tell Mrs. Chu.
"This should be the news that the imperial court has decided to send my wife to Linzhou." Yuan Ji said, "No wonder Wu and Zheng never mentioned that the imperial edict is in Xiang Yun's hands."
Jiang Liang said from the side: "Captain Xiang is smart. He used the excuse of being assassinated to say he was injured and refused to come to the capital. He has been spying outside for so long, and now he suddenly appears... We have to find a way to drag him in."
Xiang Yun was astute and knew that the two adults, Wu and Zheng, were being imprisoned by his wife, and refused to come in no matter what.
If you don't come in, you can't start.
You can't use soldiers and horses to arrest Xiang Yun in broad daylight outside the capital, right? Xiang Yun has the soldiers, horses and imperial edict with him.
With the sound of footsteps, the palace maids opened the curtains, and Li Minglou walked out. Yuanji and others were a little surprised to see her standing in front of her.
"Madam, are you going to see Xiang Yun?" Yuan Ji asked.
Li Minglou said: "I want to receive the imperial edict."
The imperial edict cannot be violated.
Otherwise, Xiang Yun would have even more reason to accuse her.
Of course Yuanji knew this, but that was Xiang Yun. They couldn't follow him, they would definitely be recognized. The lady covered her whole body... He looked at it carefully, she had grown taller in the past few years.
She is a little older, and the whole body is covered. If you stand far away, you can't tell her age, but what about her voice?
When a young lady receives an imperial edict, she can't remain silent, right?
Xiang Yun is a very perceptive person. The lady has grown taller and her voice has not changed, so she will definitely be recognized.
Pretending to be sick and not talking? The old juggler concierge who was admitted to Huainan Road was a ventriloquist. He once dealt with Xiang Nan, and he also brought him to the capital at this time. However, the excuse for dealing with Xiang Nan was that men and women are different and he did not see the foreign man. Mrs. Chu Guo saw her
Xiang Yun accepted the imperial edict, so there can be no distinction between men and women.
How to meet this?
Is the lady going to reveal her identity to Xiang Yun? Not to mention the problems that will arise after revealing her identity, even the curse will do too much harm to the lady.
Because Jiang Liang was present, Yuan Ji couldn't say these words.
Li Minglou watched his expression change and knew what he was thinking, so he smiled and said: "I will take Mr. Jiang with me. I am not in good health. If you have anything to say, Mr. Jiang can speak to me."
Jiang Liang, Yuan Ji understands that it is acceptable to ask Jiang Liang to speak on behalf of Li Minglou when the time comes. The retainer will deal with the court official.
Although he didn't quite understand why he had to speak for his wife, Jiang Liang immediately patted his chest and nodded: "Don't worry, I'm here."
At that time, Li Minglou was sitting in the car. He used the excuse of illness to stay away and bowed from a distance. Jiang Liang took his place in speaking. The problem of meeting Xiang Yun was barely solved, but what about the imperial edict?
Resist the decree in public?
"There is no need to resist the decree." Jiang Liang immediately showed that he could speak for his wife. "After accepting the imperial decree, we have to make a lot of preparations. Linzhou has not set off yet. We have been talking about leaving for half a year. Capital City
It takes a year to visit such an important place."
Yuanji wanted to laugh, but he still couldn't, probably because the person coming was Xiang Yun.
After so long, I finally got to meet Xiang Yun face to face.
Li Minglou said: "Let's go."
She stepped out of the palace gate, holding a black umbrella open in her bag, followed closely by Jiang Liang, and the eunuchs trotted "Mrs. Chu is here" and "Mrs. Chu is here" to convey the message and prepare to drive.
People running around the palace and people walking slowly form a quiet and agile scene.
The two adults Wu and Zheng who were inspecting the imperial city wall looked down at the group of people, with rare joy on their faces. Although they could not leave the palace, the news from the outside was not blocked. Mrs. Chu just locked them up, and the entourage they brought with them
, as well as the officials, eunuchs, etc. who took refuge with them here, they didn't care at all.
When Xiang Yun first set out, they received the news. They had been looking forward to it day and night, and today they finally got it.
"Look at this woman, who is riding a car and a horse, walking so slowly. She must be doing it on purpose." Mr. Zheng snorted, watching Mrs. Chu finally walk outside the imperial city and get into the car, but the driver did not move.
His brows furrowed, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
"Waiting for the officials to arrive." Mr. Wu said. Groups of officials were pouring in on the spacious grounds outside the palace. According to their official duties, they lined up in front of and behind Mrs. Chu's car...
"Oh my God." Mr. Zheng even sneered, "Who do they think they are? Do they really think they are the emperor's courtiers?"
The so-called officials who were in charge of the capital and established the imperial office were either officials brought by the Chu State's wife from Huainan Road with unknown origins, or they were those in the imperial court who escaped and hid after the rebellion. I don't know if they were with the rebels.
Officials who have been implicated.
Mr. Wu stroked his beautiful beard with one hand and smiled calmly: "After all, he is an official appointed by Mrs. Chu's seal. Going with her to receive the order is also a sign of Mrs. Chu's regard for the imperial court."
Lord Zheng sneered: "I think she just wants to delay time."
The more people there are, the slower the team moves. It must take at least a day to walk from the imperial city to the outside of the capital.
Master Wu was not angry at all and laughed: "Let her walk slowly and for a while. Once she reaches the outside of the capital, she will not be able to come back."
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Xiang Yun was not angry that he could not wait for Mrs. Chu's arrival.
He camped outside the capital and cooked tea for the officers and generals accompanying him to drink.
He did not ask about the Lady of Chu in the capital, nor did he talk about Linzhou or the journey. He only talked about the weather. His words were simple and clear, amiable and well-organized.
People and horses kept coming from the front to report that Mrs. Chu was coming, and how far it was and how long it would take to arrive.
When he heard that there were still two quarters of an hour left, Xiang Yun stood up, straightened his official robes, and came to meet him at the roadside. The officials and generals in the capital asked him not to be in a hurry and to just wait for his wife to come to see her.
"Mrs. Chu has devoted her loyalty and hard work to the country." Xiang Yun said, "Before coming, your majesty repeatedly told me that I should welcome you as a token of respect."
The officials present couldn't help but sigh, why were the officials sent by the emperor's court so different?
Xiang Yun was gentle and courteous to these low-ranking officials who could not be named, but the two adults Wu and Zheng walked in the capital with a high-spirited look.
No wonder the imperial edict was handed over to Xiang Yun.
Xiang Yun didn't care about the good impressions the officials had on him. These were not intentional on his part. He was diligent, humble and polite, neither bullying his subordinates nor flattering his superiors. This came from his heart.
Why can't a person like him achieve success?
Even if he is not as good as Li Fengan, how can he be even worse than Wu Yaer and his wife?
Of course, he did not look down on Wu Ya'er and his wife. He knew that there was a reason for everyone's success in this world, and this couple should not be underestimated.
He looked at the road ahead. Groups of soldiers and horses had already retreated to the roadside, followed by officials on horseback. They were not as neatly lined up as the soldiers and guards, but they were wearing clean and decent official robes, regardless of whether they were old or young, fat or thin.
Full of energy and vitality, they dismounted their horses and retreated to the side of the road. Madam Chu's chariot broke into Xiang Yun's sight.
This chariot has cloud patterns all over its body, jade wind chimes hanging from its four corners, a black horse-drawn chariot, and a burly guard holding a black umbrella in one hand and a horse in the other. Among the soldiers and horse officers, they seem to have fallen from the sky.
The white gauze curtain is decorated with pearls, swaying like clouds and stars as you walk, and the figures inside are looming.
The black umbrella guard gave a low shout and the horse stopped.
The officials on both sides smiled at Xiang Yun and greeted him with "Captain Xiang!" "I have admired him for a long time", "I miss you day and night", "I finally saw you today" and saluted him one after another.
Xiang Yun returned the salute to them, then looked up to see Mrs. Chu's escort getting out of the car and raising the curtain. The woman inside... was sitting in a black cloud-like veil.
She leaned forward and saluted, the black clouds shook, but she did not get out of the car.
An old scribe in blue shirt came out from the car with a smile and bowed deeply.
"Captain Xiang," he said, "Jiang Liang pays homage to the Governor. Madam, please forgive me. Madam is unwell and cannot get out of the car to attend the ceremony."
Xiang Yun had also heard rumors about Mrs. Chu Guo's poor health. Of course, two adults, Wu and Zheng, also wrote to him saying that Mrs. Chu Guo was in good health. It was a lie. Was Mrs. Chu Guo pretending to be sick or was she really sick?
It's all trivial to Xiang Yun. He doesn't pry or care. If you're really sick, you're really sick. If you're pretending to be sick, just pretend to be sick. It has nothing to do with what he wants to do.
He raised his hand and returned the salute: "Madam, you are very polite. There is no need for you to be polite, madam. You can do whatever you want."
The woman in the car saluted again, and Jiang Liang immediately thanked him: "Thank you very much, Commander."
The officials then thanked and began to greet each other, "Captain, you have worked hard all the way." "How is the injury of the Commander?" "Captain, please come to Beijing to rest quickly." and so on.
Xiang Yun responded one by one, and without waiting for the officials to greet each other again, he said: "Thank you very much, everyone. I am here to announce the order. Please take over, Madam."
The officials hurriedly gave way to both sides. Xiang Yun saw that Mrs. Chu still did not get out of the car, so she knelt down and worshiped in the car. The officials present also followed and knelt down to listen.
Xiang Yun took out the imperial edict, unfolded it, announced the emperor's will, and asked the lady of Chu to come to Linzhou to escort him.
His voice was loud and clear to everyone present.
After the reading was finished, the lingering sound still lingered around, and everyone in front of them seemed to be immersed in it. They did not stand up and did not hear any noise.
Xiang Yun closed the imperial edict and raised it: "Mrs. Chu, take the edict."
Mrs. Chu bowed three times in the car, and Jiang Liang's voice rang out, "Wu family thanks the Lord for your kindness." After saying this, he quickly stepped forward and raised his hands in front of Xiang Yun, and Xiang Yun put the imperial edict into his hands.
Jiang Liang immediately ran back and handed the imperial edict to Li Minglou, who reached out to take it.
"Then please ask Governor Xiang to enter the city quickly." Jiang Liang turned around and smiled at Xiang Yun, "Have a good rest for a few days and then discuss this matter together."
The quiet officials all stood up and made invitations one after another, and the scene became noisy again.
Xiang Yun stood still, only looking at the carriage here: "Madam, your Majesty's decree is that your Majesty please get on the road immediately."
The officials were quiet for a moment, and Jiang Liang's laughter rang out: "Captain, you are joking, how can you just leave? Things in the capital must be arranged. Not to mention other things, the troops and horses must be deployed well."
Xiang Yun said: "Madam, don't worry, all the troops and horses in the capital will be stationary. I will abide by madam's current arrangements, and the official affairs will remain unchanged. Madam will go to Linzhou, and she will be escorted by my soldiers and horses."
He pointed behind him. There were thousands of soldiers and horses arrayed behind him, dusty and imposing.
"This matter is of great importance. Madam, please leave immediately."
Xiang Yun's voice was still gentle and elegant, but at this moment everyone felt the pressure of stagnation.
Jiang Liang smiled again: "Captain Xiang, don't say that. How is this possible? The capital is also very important. A slight change can cause turmoil, and the rebels are watching eagerly."
He extended his hand in invitation.
"Come on, please come to Beijing quickly. If you want anything, we can sit down and discuss it in detail."
"Don't worry, Madam won't delay for too long. She will leave after explaining everything clearly to you."
As he said this, he called all the officials to come over together. With so many people together, Xiang Yun, no matter how great a military commander he was, could not stand up to the large number of people and had to carry him into the capital.
Xiang Yun can't beat them, can he? They are civil servants, their own people, and they have no power to restrain a chicken.
As long as he is carried into the capital, no matter how ugly the fuss is, no one will be able to see it behind closed doors.
Xiang Yun didn't look at him, and gave a slight salute to the woman in the car: "Please forgive me, madam, Xiang is going to be rude."
He stood up straight, took out another scroll from his sleeve, and unfolded it in front of him.
"The Holy Master is here and must not be arrogant."
Holy, drive?
Jiang Liang's outstretched hand froze, and the officials who were raising their feet also froze in place. They looked at Xiang Yun in surprise, and their eyes fell on the imperial edict in front of him.
There is actually an imperial edict?
Moreover, it is written in the imperial edict that if I come in person.
No one knows the character "Xin Di", but the officials know the jade seal on it.
Those who didn't react relied on instinct and knelt down. Those who reacted followed the rules and knelt down. The thump thump was like raindrops hitting the beach. Officials knelt down one by one, followed closely by the soldiers and generals in armor and weapons who also knelt down.
"Long live your Majesty. Long live your Majesty."
The shouts were chaotic at first, then swept across the wheat field like wind, and covered the sky and earth like waves of wheat.
There were only two people standing still in the world. One was Xiang Yun, who was standing, and the other was Mrs. Chu who was kneeling in the car. They faced each other across the waves of wheat.
"Madam, please get on the road immediately." Xiang Yun said, looking at the soldiers and generals around him and their flags, "Zhenwu Army is listening to the order!"
The kneeling Zhenwu soldiers and generals made a promise.
Xiang Yun looked at the woman in the car: "Escort Mrs. Chu from the capital immediately."
He held the imperial edict in one hand and held down the sword in the other.
"Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed!"
The kneeling Zhenwu soldiers fell silent for a while, the silence was suffocating.
Zhenwujun's silence did not make Xiang Yun any shocked or angry, and his expression remained calm.
What does he have to be afraid of? He is not the one who is going to rebel in full view of the world’s civil and military officials!