Great Swordsman

Li Mu's ridicule made many officials in the hall blush!

But in the face of great strength, how dare they open their mouths to refute?
You can only shrink your neck like a quail.

Ying Wei, who was hiding in the crowd, curled his lips: This Li Mu is really not a man, he will show off his might when he gets the chance, if I can't beat you, I will beat you down today!

Qin Mengyao didn't want Li Mu to sow hatred, so she quickly changed the topic and said, "My lords have generally understood the strength of Dragon Palace. Now, my lords have a discussion about what I should do."

Baiguan you look at me, I look at you, are silent.

Li Mu's strength really made people palpitate. They even had a feeling that Li Mu could kill everyone on the spot without using a sword!

As for the real dragons in the Dragon Palace, each of them can beat five Shi Jianxians, which is a fart.

Just kneel down.

But how could these words come out of their mouths?
If it spreads out, it will be pointed out by Wan Fu!

Fang Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Finance, turned his head slightly, squinted at a doctor of the Ministry of Accounting, closed his mouth slightly, and ordered a few words through voice transmission.

The doctor was absolutely unwilling, and shook his head desperately with a bitter face, but under Fang Yi's stern gaze, he finally bite the bullet and walked out.

"Queen." The householder asked with a sad face, "May I ask how much tribute does the Dragon Palace need to pay?"

All the officials were shocked when they heard the words, and they cast solemn gazes one after another. You have thick eyebrows and big eyes, and you actually want to kneel without fighting?

What a disgrace!
Are you worthy of the court's cultivation of you? !
Are you worthy of the fifth-rank official robe you wear? !

Facing the stern eyes of all the officials, the Hubu doctor was about to cry. He really wanted to say that the Hubu Shangshu asked him to ask, but if he said this, Fang Yi would never let him go!

This blame can only be carried by him!
Fortunately, Qin Mengyao diverted everyone's attention by opening her mouth: "Dragon Palace means that a small country receives 100 million taels of gold spirits every year, and a big country receives 1000 million taels of gold."

After the words fell, the hall fell into silence.

But if you can hear the sound transmission, you will find that the palace is already in full swing!
"1000 million taels of gold is not expensive."

"It's not a problem to pay every year, it's just that it gets a bad reputation."

"I'm afraid that Dragon Palace will make an inch of it."

Officials from the Ministry of Finance were chatting through voice transmission.

"Left Prime Minister, what do you think?" Jiang Yuange also approached Yao Yan.

Yao Yan sighed silently, and said via voice transmission: "Dragon Palace is strong, and there are not many tributes, I'm afraid..."

"It's just that, we will lose all reputation." Jiang Yuange sighed.

On the other side, Yan Wang Jihan also communicated enthusiastically with Zhang Ziyao, Mu Wentu and others.

"This king feels that at least we have to do something with Dragon Palace, so that we won't lose the hearts of the people."

"Why don't you ask Shi Jianxian to come out?" Mu Wentu's eyes lit up.

"Great idea! At that time, we can pass the blame of the failure on to him, so that we can not only damage Li Mu's reputation, but also improve our reputation, killing two birds with one stone!" Ji Han was overjoyed.

"It would be even better if Li Mu was killed by a real dragon!" Zhang Ziyao sneered.

"Wait until Li Mu isn't here, or I'm afraid that he will violently kill people." Mu Wentu gritted his teeth.

When he was pressed by the sword just now, he felt that Li Mu really wanted to kill him!
Therefore, you must not play this matter in front of Li Mu!

Ji Han and the others nodded in understanding.

In the silent hall, Qin Mengyao looked down at the hundreds of officials who were interacting with each other through sound transmission. After waiting for half the salary, his expression gradually became strict: "Why are you gentlemen whispering? Is there something that I can't let this palace know?"

"The minister waits for capital punishment!" Baiguan hurriedly pleaded guilty.

Then, the hall fell silent again.

"Queen." After a while, Gongsun Zhi, one of the masters of Jiutianying Yuanshen Palace, said: "This matter is of great importance. I'm afraid I won't be able to give you any suitable advice if I wait for a while. Please allow me the Queen's permission." Wait until you go back and think about it, and we will have a court meeting tomorrow, and then we will discuss the matter."

"The Taibao's words are reasonable, please wait for some time from the empress." All the officials agreed.

Qin Mengyao had no choice but to order to retreat.

……

Leaving the Tianyuan Hall, the moonlight illuminates the Tianyuan Square, and you can see hundreds of officials gathered in twos and threes, ready to have a night of wine and discuss important matters in the Dragon Palace.

Li Mu was also summoned by Meng Qiuhan, Confucius Chan and others, ready to talk at night by candlelight!
Naturally, Ying Wei was excluded.

This made him very mindful, and he followed them with gritted teeth, and followed you as soon as he was a copy of the young master, what kind of arrogance can you do to me.

"Cousin, we still have important matters to discuss, why don't you go back to the Imperial Academy first." Ying Xiaori tactfully chased him away.

It's not that he doesn't like Ying Wei, but that Ying Wei's character is really unpleasant.

As a descendant of the surname Ying, he actually shouted out in front of the Dagan prince, 'The princes and generals, I would rather have a kind', it is really stupid!
Ying Wei sneered with his mouth twisted, and followed without saying a word!

Hit me if you have the ability!
As a top ten player on the Tianbang, Ying Wei is confident... not to be beaten to death!
"Li Mu, Li Mu!" At this moment, Zhu'er suddenly trotted over from the side corridor of the main hall, and waved to Li Mu.

Meng Qiuhan and others saw that the queen had something to tell Li Mu, so they left first.

"Zhu'er, is the empress looking for me?" Li Mu found himself a little excited, and his heartbeat couldn't help speeding up amidst the surge of energy and blood.

Zhu'er shook her head: "Your Majesty is chatting with Mrs. Qingyue, how can I have time to find you?"

"Oh, goodbye." Li Mu waved and left.

"Wait, wait, you're real!" Zhu'er held him dissatisfied, and said, "Your Majesty asked me to tell you that the matter of the Dragon Palace is a matter for the imperial court, and you are no longer an official of the imperial court, so you don't need to worry about it. "

This sounds a bit like crossing the river and tearing down the bridge... Li Mu was a little uncertain, so he asked Zhu'er.

Zhu'er hated that iron can't be made into steel, and taught: "Isn't your mother's intention obvious? She doesn't want you to get involved in these things, so as not to be pushed to the front of the stage as an unjust ghost."

Li Mu thought about this reason, he has many enemies, the bigger the vortex, the easier it is to be plotted against!

Instead of turning around involuntarily in this vortex, it is better to go to the East China Sea to find the Ice Emperor and ask him when he will be on duty at the Nine Heavens Peak.

But I have to talk to Meng Qiuhan and the others.

Saying goodbye to Zhu'er, Li Mu walked out of the palace, but Meng Qiuhan, Confucius Chan and others were not seen in the night, but a luxurious carriage was waiting for him.

"My lord, long time no see." A corner of the curtain of the carriage was lifted, revealing a beautiful face, with creamy skin, soft hands, and a pair of water-cut eyes, like a wave of autumn waves, which makes people's hearts tickle.

Li Mu narrowed his eyes slightly: "Miss Jiang, why are you here?"

The person who came here was Jiang Xizhi, the daughter of the Right Prime Minister Jiang Yuange and one of the nine beauties!

"Today my father accompanied the queen to pray to Taizu. It is reasonable to go home early, but the little girl couldn't wait for a long time, so she simply came to the palace to wait." Jiang Xizhi smiled like a flower.

"Oh, that's not a coincidence, I just saw that your father has left the palace." Li Mu said.

Jiang Xizhi nodded: "I know, he went to drink with some colleagues, Miss Meng also went to Yuchang Restaurant with Mr. Kong, if you don't mind, let the young lady give you a ride."

Jiang Xizhi's voice was soft and soft, with the unique grace and softness of Jiangnan women.

Li Mu folded his hands behind his hands and formed a thousand seals. He immediately saw the "dotted line" on Jiang Xizhi's body. After marking it with his heart, Li Mu smiled and said, "Miss Jiang is one of the most beautiful women in the world. How can I dislike it? It's just... "

"Just what?" Jiang Xizhi asked curiously, a pair of autumn pupils stared at Li Mu without blinking.

"It's just that I have something important to do and I need to leave the Imperial Capital immediately." Li Mu sighed regretfully, and said, "Miss Jiang, I need to trouble you to speak to Miss Meng."

"Where is your son going? When will you be back?" Jiang Xi frowned.

"That doesn't bother Ms. Jiang." Li Mu smiled and cupped his hands: "Farewell."

Saying that, Li Mu rose against the wind and flew straight into the sky!
"Hmph, boring!" Jiang Xizhi let go of the curtain angrily.

"Miss, shall we still go to Yuchang Restaurant?" the coachman asked in a low voice.

"What are you going to do there? Go back to your residence." Jiang Xizhi's voice came from inside faintly: "By the way, I will send someone to Yuchang Restaurant to tell those young masters and ladies that Li Mu has left the capital."

"Yes, ma'am."

The chariots and horses rattled and rushed all the way under the moonlight, and soon returned to Jiang's mansion.

"Father!" Jiang Xizhi trotted all the way to the backyard. As soon as he entered, he saw a dark shadow flashing away in the gazebo deep in the courtyard.

"Zhi'er, didn't I tell you that you have to report first when you come in!" Jiang Yuange got up dissatisfied and walked out of the pavilion.

"Father, forgive me." Jiang Xizhi bowed her body and apologized, but her pair of Jianshuiqiu pupils spun around, looking for the shadow in the courtyard.

It's a pity that the black shadow didn't know where it was hiding, and there was no trace of it!
"Be careful next time." Jiang Yuange snorted, and then asked, "Why are you back? Didn't you tell you to wait for Li Mu?"

"Father, he said he had something important to do, so he left. He should have left Beijing by now." Jiang Xizhi said.

"Leaving?" Jiang Yuange frowned and waved his hand: "I see, you can go down now."

"Yes, father." Jiang Xizhi looked unwillingly, and then left the courtyard under Jiang Yuange's angry gaze.

After a while, a black figure came out from behind the pavilion pillar, and said with a smile, "This Li Mu is as cautious as a fox!"

"Sir, do you know that Li Mu is leaving?" Jiang Yuange frowned at the person in front of him.

"Dragon Palace asks all nations to pay tribute. This is an excellent opportunity to kill Li Mu! How could King Yan and King Shu miss this opportunity? But Li Mu is not stupid, he must know the danger. Will you stay in the Imperial Capital, work hard for the imperial court, and fight against the Dragon Palace? I originally wanted to use Ling Ai's beauty to delay him for a while, and then I thought of other ways to keep him, but I didn't expect Li Mu to flee thousands of miles away, what a plan!"

Jiang Yuange also sighed when he heard the words.

The moonlight disappeared, and a shadow shrouded Jiang's residence.

……

Royal Palace.

Fengming Hall Nuange.

The moonlight shines in from the window, on the low table, next to a cool candle lamp, there is a faint scent of sandalwood.

Qin Mengyao and Mrs. Qingyue sat on both sides, looking at each other silently.

After half the salary, Qin Mengyao said coldly: "Madam Qingyue, please speak up if you have something to say, I am a little tired."

"You call me Mrs. Qingyue? Heh!" Mrs. Qingyue sneered, and then asked straight to the point without entanglement: "How do you plan to deal with the Dragon Palace?"

"Dragon Palace lasts for half a year, and it's only been less than a month. Mrs. Qingyue is too impatient." Qin Mengyao replied lightly.

"I'm anxious? Qin Mengyao! Do you know your situation!" Mrs. Qingyue was furious, and said angrily, "Don't think that you can rest easy after offering sacrifices to your ancestors! King Yan and King Shu, who is not ambitious? Once the Dragon Palace matter is dealt with It’s not good, it’s bound to arouse public resentment, and at that time, there’s no guarantee that they won’t attack you!”

"Whether the tribute is paid or not, it will inevitably attract criticism, just like the bright moon outside the window, it is difficult to be perfect since ancient times." Qin Mengyao said.

"Then you should plan ahead!" Mrs. Qingyue asked in a low voice: "What happened to that bitch Peacock?"

"She has been thrown into limbo, what else can she do?" Qin Mengyao said softly.

"You know what I'm talking about! The evil seed in that bitch's stomach is a scourge. If it is not removed, it will become a big problem sooner or later!" Madam Qingyue said in a deep voice, "Especially when you lose power in the Dragon Palace!"

Qin Mengyao frowned and remained silent.

"Think about the serious relationship here." Mrs. Qingyue got up and was about to leave: "Don't, don't be kind to women, and mislead others and yourself!"

Qin Mengyao looked at her vigorous back, finally sighed and nodded: "I understand."

After Mrs. Qingyue left, Qin Mengyao called Leng Mei and asked about the peacock.

"Your Majesty, after the Peacock Concubine entered the cold palace, there has been no news, do you need me to go and see?" Leng Mei said.

Qin Mengyao nodded slightly, and said, "The baby in her belly..."

Leng Mei knew the elegant meaning when she heard the string, she immediately clenched the demigod weapon in her hand, and said, "I understand what you mean!"

Qin Mengyao waved her hand, and Leng Mei immediately left the Nuan Pavilion and rushed all the way to the Lenggong Ninghan Hall.

The Ninghan Hall is located in a corner of the harem, quite remote, and it is two sticks of incense away from the Queen's bedroom, the Fengming Hall!
When Leng Mei rushed to the Ninghan Palace, it was already midnight.

At this time, the bright moon will be covered by dark clouds, and the Ninghan Palace is as cold as a ghost palace, with gusts of gloomy wind, which makes people feel chilly.

"This is the imperial palace, there are no ghosts in the imperial palace..." Leng Mei stood outside the palace with a pale face, not daring to lift her feet for half a day.

After doing ideological work for a long time, when she finally mustered up her courage, she suddenly thought of how many concubines and concubines have died and how many innocent souls have been born in this cold palace throughout the ages!

So, she turned around decisively and went to a nearby palace to call over a dozen court ladies and eunuchs.

"Bring the peacock out!" Leng Mei waved her hands indifferently. Although the palace maids and eunuchs behind her were also afraid, but because of Leng Mei's majesty, they had no choice but to push open the palace door in fear, carrying lanterns and swarming in, looking for the peacock.

Leng Mei waited outside for half the pay, but still did not see these eunuchs and maids coming out. Just as she was about to go in herself, a court lady ran out with a pale face and said in a trembling voice: "Lord Leng, the peacock is gone."

"What did you say?!" Leng Mei shrank her pupils, there were many people in the Ninghan Hall, and the lights were brightly lit, so she was no longer afraid, and immediately entered the hall.

In the palace, those eunuchs and maids have searched the entire hall, even the dry well in the hall and the crossbars on the beams, but they can't find the peacock!

"How is it possible?" Leng Mei's expression turned ugly.