C8 The Court Was in Dispute

"But, Your Highness..." Chen Xiao seemed to want to say something more, but he had followed Yuan Muchen for so many years and knew him best. He knew that once Yuan Muchen made up his mind, no one could change his mind.

"Okay. I don't think I need to say anything more. Let's reorganize the army and go back to the capital tomorrow."

"Yes." Chen Xiao was surprised. He cupped his hands and left.

After Chen Xiao left, Yuan Mu Chen was lost in thought for a long time. His thoughts seemed to have returned to the day in the maple forest. The princess of the Tianmu Kingdom, her name was Cheng Luo Luo, right? He remembered that day when her eyes were filled with stubbornness, yet they were also pure, intelligent, and clean. A girl with such eyes should not be used to fight for power.

At this thought, Yuan Muchen came back to his senses. He was startled by his own thoughts, that he should care so much about the eyes of a woman. He shook his head, and then, with a self-deprecating smile, walked down the rampart.

It was said that this was the biggest courtesy of Cang Yuan Country to foreign distinguished guests, but for a certain someone, it was torture.

Ever since she had a "criminal record," Cheng Luoluo had been tightly watched by the guards, so for the next few days, she obediently stayed at the resting point.

Finally, on the seventh day, Cheng Luoluo woke up the earliest out of the seven days. She sat in front of the bronze mirror while Nini played with her hair ornament, "Nini, what time does someone come to the palace?" Even though the resting point was beautiful, there were inevitably times of visual fatigue. Thus, she had long been in Cao Ying's heart.

Looking at her own handiwork in the bronze mirror, Nini smiled sweetly and replied, "Princess, Eunuch Zhang sent someone to pick us up just now. The Emperor should still be in the morning court."

"Oh." Cheng Luo-Luo heard her and nodded blandly.

Seeing that her master was unusually quiet, Nini raised her eyebrows, and with a teasing look in her eyes, she teased, "Since the princess is in such a hurry to enter the palace, is she very curious about her future husband? Thinking about it, the First Prince was born dumb. Looks like the Princess can only choose from the Third Prince and the Seventh Prince."

The purpose of the marriage was already so obvious, and even Nini, a little girl, knew it. After hearing what she said, she couldn't help but be hit in the head by Cheng Luo.

Cang Yuan Country Imperial Palace, Qiankun Palace

The king, Yuan Chong, was sitting on the throne in the main hall. Although he was over sixty years old and sick, he still looked dignified.

On the left and right sides of the palace stood two rows of officials. On one side were the civil officials, and on the other side were the military officials. The leader of the civil officials was the Third Prince, Yuan Muling. The leader of the military officials was the Seventh Prince, Yuan Muchen. Below him was General Xuanyuan, and he was the son-in-law of the Fourth Princess.

In the Imperial Court, Yuan Chongyang appeared to be exceptionally dignified and dignified. He glanced down, frowned, coughed a few times, and asked in a deep voice, "Cough, cough..." "Why hasn't the Seventh Prince returned yet?" According to the time of their return, they should have arrived at the Imperial Palace by morning assembly. Furthermore, he had already decided in his heart that Seventh Prince Yuan Muchen should go to the Imperial Palace to receive the Princess of Yingtian Mu to create an opportunity for the two of them. However, Yuan Muchen had not returned yet.

All the officials looked at each other and didn't say anything. In the end, apart from the general led by General Xuan Yuan, everyone looked at Yuan Muling.

Yuan Mu Ling took a step forward and cupped his hands in salute, "Reporting to father, perhaps something happened to seventh brother on his way back to the capital, which is why he was delayed. He had no intention of going against father's will. I hope father will not blame him." It sounded like he was begging for mercy for Yuan Muchen, but everyone knew he was talking about something else.

This was especially true for General Xuanyuan and Yuan Chongqing. Xuanyuan Ta's eyebrows furrowed. He was angry, but in the end, he was more rational than impulsive. Although he knew that Yuan Muling had other intentions, he couldn't find anything wrong with what he said, so he could only bear with it.

Yuan Chongyang knew it in his heart, but in front of so many eyes and ears, he couldn't protect Youyou. In order to shut Youyou up, he had to change his decision. "Ahem, Third Brother, I am very glad to see you defending your brother like this. Since Seventh Brother hasn't come back, I will leave the matter of receiving the princess of the Tianmu Kingdom to you. As for Seventh Brother's delay in reporting the imperial edict, I have decided to take you into consideration..."

"Report..."

Before Yuan Chong could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by a loud voice.

"How dare you! What are you doing here?" Yuan Chongqing frowned and was unhappy. Eunuch Zhang also waved his horsetail whisk and glared at the guard.

The guard who was kneeling on the floor was shocked and hurriedly explained, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. It is an urgent report from the Seventh Highness!"

Hearing that it was Yuan Mu Chen, everyone was shocked. Yuan Chongqing's face turned darker, "Ahem, say it!"

"The seventh highness reported that he met a spy from the Northern Yang Kingdom on his way back to the capital. That's why the seventh highness was delayed." As soon as the guard stopped, Yuan Chongyang became anxious.

The worry on Yuan Chongqing's face really hurt Yuan Muling's eyes. While the crowd was in an uproar, he narrowed his long and narrow eyes. Yuan Chongqing really cared about Yuan Muchen the most.

"Reporting to the Emperor, the Seventh Highness said that he is going to send troops to destroy the Yu Dang of the Beiyang Kingdom. He might be delayed for a few more days!" The guard was at a loss. Everyone knew that Yuan Muchen had disobeyed Yuan Chongyi's summons to return to the palace, which was already a violation of the imperial edict. Now that he had sent troops without informing the Imperial Court, others would think that he was abusing his power.

Suddenly, there were different opinions in the royal court, "Alas, this Seventh Prince is really bold..."

"That's right. He doesn't care about the rules at all!"

Some people criticized, some defended, "Cough cough... the pirates are present, the situation is urgent, what did the seventh highness do wrong?"

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Of course, the ones who protected Yuan Muchen were still the generals led by Xuanyuan Ta.

A trace of scheming flashed through Yuan Muling's eyes. When he thought of Cang Lang's plan, he couldn't help but smile. Cang Lang had deliberately sent a group of men of sacrifice from the Beiyang Kingdom to infiltrate the Cangyuan Kingdom. Then, he had deliberately set up an ambush when Yuan Muchen returned to the capital to delay Yuan Muchen's return to the capital.

He turned his body slightly and raised his eyebrows. The Prime Minister, Xia Junhou, who was standing behind him, immediately understood. He nodded and took a step forward."

Hearing Yuan Muchen's crime mentioned, Yuan Chongqing became agitated, and a fit of anger caused him to cough violently. "Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough"

"Emperor, are you alright?" Eunuch Zhang immediately handed over a handkerchief and asked worriedly.

Yuan Chongqing wiped the corner of his mouth and waved his hand. Eunuch Zhang waved his horsetail whisk and retreated to the side. Yuan Chongqing looked at Marquis Xia Jun and said, "My beloved subject, speak your mind."

"Your Majesty, I think that the Seventh Prince has disobeyed the decree and used his troops without permission. He should be punished when he returns to the palace to serve as an example to the others." His words were so righteous that no one could see his selfishness.

"I second it."

"Your highness, I second it!"

There were a few supporters, most of whom were on close terms with Marquis Xia Jun. Yuan Chongyang had long since heard that Marquis Xia Jun was on the Third Prince's side, so he suspected that Yuan Muling was trying to get rid of Yuan Muchen.

However, the relationship between the two of them usually seemed to be very close. Thinking about this, Yuan Chongyang's eyes became complicated. He looked at Yuan Muling and pursed his white lips. Just as he was about to open his mouth, he heard Xuanyuan Ta on the other side say, "Emperor, this official does not agree. This official thinks that it is wise for the Seventh Highness to look at the big picture in front of all the formalities."

As soon as Xuanyuan Ta said this, many of the generals agreed and nodded their heads in agreement, "Your Majesty, we agree with General Xuanyuan!"

Finally, Yuan Chongyang saw someone standing up for Yuan Muchen, and his gloomy face finally relaxed. However, he was still listening to the heated discussion. The more Yuan Chongyang heard, the more he felt troubled, "Cough, cough, all of you shut up!" He coldly shouted and instantly silenced the crowd.

The king was so angry that he didn't dare to say anything else. He stepped back and lowered his head, "Please calm down, your majesty!"

In order to stop Youyou from talking, Yuan Chongyang looked at Yuan Muling who was standing in front of him, "Third brother, what do you think?"

Everyone's gaze fell on Yuan Muling. Everyone knew that the Imperial Court was full of conspiracies. Yuan Muling's eyes darkened, but he quickly regained his usual gentleness. He smiled and then cupped his hands in salute. "Reporting to Imperial Father, this son also feels that although Seventh Brother did not comply with the Imperial Decree, he is pardonable in the face of a great enemy. I hope Imperial Father will reconsider."

"Third Highness..." Xia Junhou frowned slightly, and the two of them, one black and one white, did not say anything more.

"Cough cough, okay. Third Brother, I'm really happy for you seeing how you're protecting your brother." No matter if he was sincere or not, Yuan Chongqing was happy.

Yuan Muling bowed again and smiled, "Father, it is my duty."

"Good. Since Third Brother has said so, I will let it go." As soon as Yuan Chong finished speaking, Marquis Xia Jun seemed like he wanted to say something, but he heard Yuan Chongqing cough unhappily. Marquis Xia Jun trembled and looked at Yuan Muling in fear.

It was already dawn, and Cheng Luoluo was out dressed up. Outside the royal residence, the royal carriage was already waiting, and the person who came to receive him was Yuan Muling.

Yuan Mu Ling was sitting on the horse in front. The moment he saw Cheng Luo, he got off the carriage. Her white clothes fluttered in the wind and her movement was light. She was elegant and her complexion was extremely beautiful.

At the same time, Cheng Luoluo was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and the two of them were stunned. This man dressed in a bright yellow Seven-Clawed Flying Dragon was actually the same person she had seen that day in Glory City, Yuan Ling.