allonlinenovel Chapter 66 Quickly Make a Decision for This Slave
Chapter 66 Quickly Make a Decision for This Slave
Imperial Study——
“Your Majesty, a few days ago I sent Hongluan to investigate the border between Qi and Yun, but found nothing unusual. I don’t know why Ye Lan suddenly launched a surprise attack on the border.”
Xin Moling respectfully reported the military situation to Emperor Yuan on the throne, while Lou Shenghan and the two kings remained silent with solemn expressions. Why would Ye Lan and Yuan Qi, who had kept to themselves for many years, suddenly send troops to raid the border camp? And why were they so fierce and ruthless!
Yuan Huaijun also frowned, the image of a certain man appearing in his mind. Many years ago, he had only seen the Night Emperor once, and his temperament was indeed eccentric and violent. But who was the Night Emperor's intention in doing this?
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, since Ye Lan launched a surprise attack, he will naturally remain outwardly calm. Therefore, we only need to retaliate in private. After all, General Ling's Black Armor Army is no joke."
Lou Shenghan spoke casually, but secretly he was plotting something. His son kept pestering him to find Xin Moyan. If he could send this doting brother to the frontier, he would have a chance to bring his son to visit Xin Moyan!
Xin Moling glanced at him and said coldly, "Is Prime Minister Lou out of his mind? If it weren't for matters of national importance, would my Black Armor Army be dispatched at will?"
"Hehe~ General, there's no need to be so cold. I was just making a suggestion."
Yuan Huaijun ignored their conversation and instead glanced at Yuan Huailie.
"Ah Lie, has anything unusual happened in the capital lately?"
Yuan Huailie raised an eyebrow, puzzled, and asked, "What does Your Majesty mean by that?"
Are there any suspicious individuals in the capital, such as those from other countries?
He thought for a long time before replying, "Your Majesty, people from other countries have always needed customs clearance documents to enter the capital, and so far we have not received any reports of people from other countries entering the capital."
"Ah Lie, keep a close eye on the movements in the capital to prevent spies from other countries from infiltrating. As for Ye Lan's sneak attack, Ah Ling, heavily guard all areas bordering Qi Yun. Although Ye Lan dares not confront them head-on, it is hard to guarantee that they will not resort to tricks. For now, we should guard against them. If necessary, we should eliminate them all without leaving a trace!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, I obey the decree."
Upon hearing Yuan Huailie's report on the security situation in the capital, Xin Moling immediately recalled the kidnapping of her younger sister the day before and snorted coldly at him, saying, "I see that Prince Lie is now busy marrying a new bride and rarely cares about the security of the capital!"
"What do you mean by this? I have always been dutiful and have never failed to lead troops to patrol the streets and alleys of the capital. Are you saying that I have neglected my duties?"
"Ha! If the Prince Lie hadn't deserted his post, how could Yan'er have been kidnapped by thieves in broad daylight without any reason?"
"What did you say?"
"What happened? Has the princess been kidnapped?"
"Um, Brother Ling, please make your point clear first."
Upon hearing this, apart from Yuan Huaijun who remained silent, the other three all changed their expressions and hurriedly questioned Xin Moling.
Lou Shenghan was especially anxious. Now that Xiaobao liked Xin Moyan so much, and she had indeed become more interesting after her brain went haywire, he hadn't even had a chance to play with her yet. Xin Moyan couldn't be allowed to get into trouble!
"Ah Ling, what exactly happened?"
“Your Majesty, the day before yesterday at noon, Yan’er was kidnapped by a group of thieves on the street near Dongqian Street and taken outside the city. Fortunately, she was discovered and rescued. If anything had happened to Yan’er, I would not be here today to discuss military affairs with Your Majesty.”
The day before yesterday at noon? Dongqian Street? Upon hearing this, Yuan Huailie's lips tightened instantly. Wasn't this the day he met Xin Moyan? After he left, Xin Moyan was kidnapped? Then she…
"Will Danhua be injured?"
"Your Majesty, thankfully Yan'er was only slightly frightened."
"Brother Ling, is this the reason why you didn't attend the morning court yesterday?"
This time, Yuan Huaize didn't wave his fan; instead, he asked Xin Moling with great concern.
"Exactly! Now, Yan'er needs my company to take every step she takes."
"Ah Ling, you dared to kidnap Dan Hua in broad daylight. It must have been a long-planned scheme. Can't you find any clues about those people?"
"Your Majesty, for this very reason, Mo Ling has deep doubts about the security of the capital. And that thief is probably still hiding in the capital. I hope Your Majesty will take precautions."
Yuan Huaijun raised his eyes to look at Yuan Huailie, whose expression was complicated, and said calmly, "Issue an imperial decree: Prince Lie has failed to properly manage the security of the capital. He shall be fined one year's salary and ordered to send troops to patrol the city morning and evening. The thief must be brought to justice."
"Yes! Your subject accepts the punishment and will certainly be more vigilant in the future."
Xin Moling felt slightly satisfied that the conversation had gone well and that the person had received a reasonable punishment. However, she then thought of her younger sister and Hua Buyu still in the Empress Dowager's palace. What if Hua Buyu started talking nonsense again and angered her aunt, the Empress Dowager...
He quickly rose, bowed, and respectfully said to Yuan Huaijun, "Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."
"Yes, today is the Empress Dowager's birthday. The banquet is being held in Baoguang Hall. Did A-Ling bring Danhua to the banquet?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. Yan'er is currently having a short rest in the Empress Dowager's palace. I will go to Yongning Palace first, and then take my sister to Baoguang Hall."
"Well, let's go!"
"I resign!"
"Eh~ General Ling, please wait a moment. Now that the princess has arrived, I should naturally give her a proper greeting."
Xin Moling ignored his random shouts behind her, and simply quickened her pace.
"Does Shenghan really enjoy spending time with Danhua?"
Lou Shenghan, now devoid of his usual deference to the emperor, spoke with utter arrogance: "Of course! Princess Danhua and... her friend are the most interesting people I've ever met. Speaking of which, I should definitely take a good look at her now that she's in the palace..."
Before he could finish speaking, Lou Shenghan quickly stood up and bowed.
"Your Majesty, today is the Empress Dowager's birthday. I think it is my duty to go to Yongning Palace to pay my respects to the Empress Dowager. I will take my leave now."
Without waiting for Yuan Huaijun to nod, he stood up and left the imperial study without looking back, leaving the two brothers stunned.
"Brother, do you really spoil him like this?"
Yuan Huaijun disagreed, but he became even more curious about Xin Moyan.
The scene shifts to Xin Moyan and the others, who are locked in a stalemate with Yuan Huaixue. With a master like Hongluan present, and the Imperial Guards recognizing Hongluan's identity within the army, no one dares to step forward easily.
"You bunch of useless trash! When did you stop even respecting my words? Princess Danhua, along with some unknown people, attempted to disrupt the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. Seize those two at once!"
"Let's see who dares!"
Before he even got close, he heard Yuan Huaixue's words and immediately felt irritated.
"Brother Ling, you're here!"
He ignored Yuan Huaixue and walked straight up to the two of them.
Hua Buyu quickly clung to Xin Moling, hugged his arm, and pointed at a certain princess, saying in a coquettish voice, "Ah Ling, you must help me! This princess wants to throw me into the imperial prison!"