readytorunbook Chapter 233 Well done!
Chapter 233 Well done!
Many people gathered on both sides of the bluestone avenue in front of the Biluo Courtyard. At this moment, the sound of clinking iron hooves drew everyone's attention to a black horse wearing silver armor.
Sitting on the horse was a young man wearing silver-grey armor. He had a stern face and an arrogant temperament. His pair of cold eyes seemed to be growing on top of his head. He didn't take anyone seriously at all.
Behind him was a group of soldiers, wearing gray armor and holding spears, walking beside a gray sedan chair. The soldiers walked in step, looking straight ahead, and their momentum was majestic.
"Who is this? Why such a grand display? He even dares to ride a horse in front of the prince's Biluo Courtyard. He really doesn't take the prince seriously, does he?"
Some people in the crowd were dissatisfied, thinking that this person was too disrespectful to King Dongli!
"Didn't you hear just now? This is the Vanguard General!"
"Vanguard General? Which general is that? I've only heard of the Defense Army General and General Dingyuan of the Chengfeng Army. What kind of general is this Vanguard General? Where is he from?"
"No matter where they are from, they are definitely not from our Beisha City. Otherwise, they would not be so disrespectful to King Dongli!"
The horse stopped at the gate of Biluo Courtyard, and everyone looked over following the sound and discussion.
The man on the horse jumped off, came to the sedan chair, lifted the curtain, and helped the person inside out.
She was a stunning woman wearing a lavender silk gown and a white fox fur cloak. Her features were elegant and her makeup was exquisite. At first glance, one could tell she had a noble and proud air that distinguished her from the common people.
"Wow! There is such a beautiful woman in this world? She's like a fairy!"
"It's obvious that she's from a noble family in Kyoto, but I don't know which family she is from."
Nangong Xiyun had a look of arrogance and contempt on her face as she glanced at the onlookers.
A group of peasants looked at her and she felt that they were a little dirty.
When she got out of the sedan chair, a man followed her with a worried look on his face.
"Second brother, that's the prince, be careful with your words!"
The man in silver armor glanced at him, his eyes revealing a hint of displeasure. "The imperial decree has long been announced to the world. Baili Moqing is now an exiled criminal. You still dare to call him your highness? Do you not take the emperor's decree seriously?"
Nangong Xin was stunned, not knowing how to answer for a moment.
Although the imperial edict has been issued, Baili Moqing is indeed an exile at this time, but he is the seventh prince after all, the emperor's most valued son, and a god of war who has made unprecedented contributions to Tianqi!
Even if such a person is stripped of his title, in the eyes of ordinary people, he is still the King of Dongli!
This was a tacit understanding among everyone. Even Zhu Zifeng, Liu Xi, and even the eldest princess had no problem with Baili Moqing still being addressed as "Prince." After all, he was a member of the royal family, so he couldn't let others look down on him! Otherwise, wouldn't it be the loss of the royal family's reputation?
Nangong Xiyun also glared at Nangong Xin, thinking that her third brother was still too useless. Why was he always so timid? He had no manliness at all! No wonder he was given the position of marching commander, but he couldn't achieve anything!
Nangong Xin followed the second son, Nangong Ling, with an uneasy look on his face, and entered the Biluo Courtyard nervously.
Nan Qi looked at the person who came in, frowning slightly, "Nangong Ling? Why is he here?"
"Cousin! Long time no see!"
As soon as Nangong Ling entered the door, the people in the courtyard consciously made way for her.
"Ah! I haven't seen you for years. Why is my cousin in a wheelchair? Is he having difficulty moving?"
Nangong Ling strode forward with a smile on her face, but beneath that seemingly hearty smile, there was a hint of pride and arrogance.
"How dare you!" Nan Qi glared, standing in front of Baili Moqing's wheelchair, and shouted angrily, "Nangong Ling, how dare you speak to the prince in such a tone? Are you seeking death?"
Nangong Ling swept her displeased gaze over Nanqi, "What's wrong with my tone? Nanqi, you don't hold any official position right now. Talking to this general like that, you're courting death, aren't you?"
Nan Qi's eyes flashed with coldness. He had never expected Nangong Ling to be so arrogant now! Back when he was in the army, Nangong Ling had to bow her head and salute him whenever she saw him! It had only been a few years, and she already didn't even take him seriously!
Shu He looked at Nangong Xin and Nangong Xiyun behind the visitor, and had some guesses about his identity. He thought he should be the eldest or second son of the Nangong family.
However, can he bully Nanqi?
"Although General Nan holds no official position now, he was once one of the Four Great Generals. He was a great hero who defeated the Northern Di and followed King Dongli to reclaim the plundered land of Tianqi from the enemy!"
"Such an unprecedented achievement, even without an official position, is still the pride of the people of Tianqi!"
"If all the meritorious officials were to be looked down upon by some insignificant people simply because they lost their official positions, wouldn't that be a challenge to the military prestige and dignity of all the soldiers of Apocalypse?"
In short, General Nan’s military achievements represent the dignity of all the soldiers in Apocalypse. Anyone who dares to despise them is challenging the military prestige and dignity of the entire country!
"Madam Doctor is right! General Nan is the pride of the people of Tianqi. Even though he holds no official position, he will not allow others to challenge or insult him!"
Li Ziwei spoke immediately, his eyes fixed on his brothers, who immediately echoed him.
"That's right! People who have made contributions to the country should not be trampled upon and insulted at will!"
"Apologize! Apologize to King Dongli and General Nan!"
The people in the courtyard also began to blame Nangong Ling.
This made the arrogant Nangong Ling's face turn pale and he was furious.
Cats and dogs? This was the first time in Nangong Ling's life that someone had spoken of him like that!
"I am the vanguard general of the Northern Aid Army. How dare you humiliate me like this? You are courting death!!"
As soon as the sinister and cold voice fell, the silver-gray armor moved immediately, and the long sword was drawn from the waist, pointing directly at Shu He.
"Second brother!"
Nangong Xin saw this, his face turned pale, and he tried to catch him anxiously, but failed.
Shu He looked at the incoming sword calmly, with an elegant and confident smile on his lips.
Nangong Ling had a look of doubt between her brows. Should she be so relaxed when death was imminent?
Just as he was puzzled, a pair of black boots with dark patterns landed on the silver armor on his chest with an extremely strong impact.
"boom!"
The crabapple tree in front of the yard was shaken by the impact, and the snow accumulated in the second half of the night fell down, almost burying the people under the tree.
Nangong Xiyun's face turned pale, she couldn't believe it.
Her second brother was the vanguard general of the army aiding the north, but Nanqi didn't even take him seriously!
Nangong Ling crawled out from the snow pile, his whole body was covered with snow, even his face was covered with snow foam, he looked extremely embarrassed.
Nanqi looked at Shu He proudly, as if asking for credit.
Shu He also raised his eyebrows at him, with a smile on his face, as if to say, "Well done!"
"Nanqi, you are just a guard, how dare you attack me!"
"Somebody come!"
Nangong Ling was both ashamed and angry, and gave an order to call all the soldiers outside the yard in.
They held long spears, pointing them at Nan Qi and Shu He. The air was slightly cold, as if a battle was about to break out!