Shaojun riding the sea

Chapter 178 White tiger hurts people
"Right?"

Shi Xuanling frowned slightly, looking from a distance, there was also a beauty in palace attire sitting on the right side of His Majesty, with snow-white skin and red lips, a dignified manner, and she was dressed more gracefully and luxuriously than Concubine Rou.

Although Shi Xuanling knew nothing about Emperor Yun's harem, she thought about it and guessed something: "Could this be the... Queen Wei?"

"Yes, she is the daughter of the current mother of the country, Queen Wei."

The real culprits behind the Yue family's major rebellion case might be the Wei family, so Yue Wujiu's eyes towards Queen Wei became particularly sharp.

He snorted coldly and said in a deep tone: "In the past, at the palace banquets every year, I have only seen the emperor and empress sitting at the head table together. This year is the first time I have seen an extra person beside His Majesty, a concubine. Her status is on an equal footing with the Queen. Such an unprecedented favor shows that Concubine Rou has a high status in His Majesty’s heart.”

After a pause, Yue Wujiu's eyes fell on Concubine Rou beside him again, and he said meaningfully: "Actually, Concubine Rou and the Emperor and the Empress sit together in the first place. This is not in line with the rules, but His Majesty still did it. For the sake of Concubine Rou, you ignored the court etiquette and the face of Queen Wei and the Wei family. Do you understand now? "

After Yue Wujiu's explanation, Shi Xuanling naturally understood completely. This concubine seemed not only to be her first sight, but also to be very kind to her. She was also the one who was dear to Emperor Yun's heart.

After all, who doesn’t like a cluster of warm fireflies in the dark night?

Shi Xuanling was thinking like this, and unconsciously looked at the group of dancing fireflies on Concubine Rou's shoulder. She smiled slightly, but Yue Wujiu turned his eyes diagonally opposite -

On the seat below, close to Concubine Rou, were sitting two princes. One was Concubine Rou's child, the twelfth prince, and the other was the third prince, the younger brother of the current crown prince and the daughter of Empress Wei.

Logically speaking, the third prince should be sitting with his brother the prince, but now he is sitting at the same table as the twelfth prince, talking and laughing, and they look very close to each other.

Empress Wei watched this scene helplessly. She must have gritted her teeth with hatred that her child was so respectful to her enemy's child, but there was nothing she could do.

After all, Yue Wujiu couldn't understand the third prince's character and temperament better. He was different from all the Wei family members. He was like a white hibiscus growing out of the chaotic mud. He was capable, had ideas, was proud of his integrity, and was open-minded. If he doesn't "collude" with the Wei family, how can Empress Wei control this son?

In fact, when Yue Wujiu returned to the imperial city, he also heard about the changes in the court situation from his former subordinates in the Yue Family Army.

The prince is incompetent and cruel, has nothing to do but does stupid things, and is even more unpopular with His Majesty. On the contrary, the third prince is both civil and military, outstanding in everything, and has a holy heart. He is also the most like His Majesty among the many princes.

Although the Twelve Prince is young, he is well-behaved, intelligent, filial and polite. In addition, Concubine Rou now favors the Sixth Palace. His Majesty loves the house and the bird, and he also loves the Twelve Prince, this obedient and sensible child, even more.

Therefore, there are undercurrents in the court, and there are private speculations that the current prince will be deposed sooner or later. Will the new prince be chosen by then, the third prince or the twelfth prince?
Faintly, two factions were secretly formed between the government and the opposition, and the third prince had the support of his mother's family, so he was obviously better than the twelfth prince.

But the future is changing rapidly, who can predict it? In short, the person who actually sat on the dragon chair was undoubtedly the one between the third prince and the twelfth prince.

Thinking of this, Yue Wujiu glanced at the two princes diagonally across from him again, his eyes were deep and complicated, and even contained an indescribable sigh——

I wonder if the two half-brothers will still remember the laughter and laughter at tonight's feast, hand in hand, during the bloody storm.

While Yue Wujiu was feeling emotional, the singing and dancing stopped suddenly. The eyes of the Twelve Princes suddenly lit up. He pulled the Third Prince beside him and said excitedly:
"Third brother, look, Ji Boguo's tribute is here!"

Ji Boguo is a small country surrounding Dongmu. It has been a vassal of Dongmu for many years. The tributes presented at the palace banquet every year are unique and interesting. I wonder what it will be this year?
Under the breathless gaze of everyone, two rows of attendants pushed a huge iron cart slowly to the front of the hall. The cart was covered with bright red silk. It was unknown what kind of strange thing was inside, but it was so huge. Everyone couldn't help but become curious, and stretched their necks to look. Emperor Yun, the chief minister, also raised his chin slightly with interest, waiting for Ji Boguo's envoy to introduce this year's tribute gifts to him.

Amid the expectant gazes, Yue Wujiu frowned and the tips of his ears moved slightly, as if he sensed some unusual aura.

"Xuanling, did you hear anything?"

Shi Xuanling stared closely at the bright red silk cloth and sensed something. Yue Wujiu beside her continued: "It seemed like breathing coming from the iron car, but the breathing was too heavy. No, it doesn’t look like…”

"It's a beast!"

Shi Xuanling's eyes narrowed, and he made an instant judgment: "There must be a ferocious beast on top of that iron chariot!"

Sure enough, just as she finished speaking, the bright red silk cloth had been uncovered, and Ji Boguo's envoy shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, please take a look!"

Everyone looked at it intently and took a breath of cold air. Their expressions changed and they couldn't believe it. The whole hall was in an uproar——

What was covered under the red cloth turned out to be a huge iron cage. Inside the cage was a majestic white tiger whose body was like snow. It was as big as a mountain. It was breathing heavily at this moment, without the cover of the red cloth. , being stimulated by the sudden bright light, his eyes narrowed, and he walked around the cage shaking his head in a slightly irritable manner, which was shocking!
"Don't be surprised, your majesty. This is Baiji, the auspicious tiger that Ji Boguo paid tribute to your majesty. It is completely different from ordinary tigers. It is a hundred times more powerful. Its skin and flesh are as hard as iron. It can be said to be invulnerable. Jiboguo unexpectedly got this auspicious beast. The palace tamed the beast. The master has completely tamed it. It is quite humane and full of spiritual energy. From now on, it can serve as your majesty’s mount, protect your majesty, and be powerful in all directions, displaying your majesty’s reputation and majesty!”

While he was talking, the Ji Boguo envoy had ordered someone to open the door of the iron cage and slowly led the white tiger out of the iron car. There was an iron chain around the white tiger's neck. Although it looked huge, it was obedient and obedient, as if it did not radiate any energy. The dangerous aura seems to be what Ji Boguo's envoy said. This white tiger has been tamed and can be used by people.

The Dongmu royal family was brave and good at fighting. Hundreds of years ago, they quelled the chaos and controlled all directions. The Kuang family conquered the world on horseback. Emperor Yun especially liked riding and shooting. He also built many hunting grounds and raised many animals in the palace. There are very few rare birds and animals, so Ji Boguo's offering of the rare white tiger this time is considered a good thing.

Sure enough, the interest in Emperor Yin's eyes became more and more intense. In front of everyone in the audience, he suddenly stood up, pushed away the palace attendant's support, and was about to walk down the steps and ride on the beautiful white tiger——

A tiger roar suddenly sounded, and the white tiger showed its ferocious look. It had been held by Ji Boguo's envoy obediently just a moment ago, but now it seemed to be stimulated by something. It suddenly shook its neck crazily, revealing its sharp fangs, and everyone was frightened. The audience was stunned!

"Be careful, Your Majesty!"

It was Concubine Rou who was the first to react. She rushed forward without even thinking, and her weak body resolutely stood in front of Emperor Yun, protecting him firmly!
Emperor Yin was greatly shocked. While being frightened, he lowered his head to look at Concubine Rou. She was half a head shorter than him, and her thin and slender body was standing in front of him. She was obviously frightened, and even her shoulders were covered with shock. She couldn't help shaking, but she didn't take a step back. Facing the tiger's bloody mouth, she still stood in front of him regardless of her own safety!

"My beloved concubine, you, you are willing to risk your life to protect me..."

Emperor Yun was so moved that he couldn't describe it for a moment. At this moment, the hall was in chaos. Some people in the palace were so frightened that they screamed: "Protect your Majesty, protect your Majesty!"

The guards guarding outside the palace heard the news and rushed over, but the white tiger seemed to be going crazy. Its roar resounded through the palace, causing the earth to shake and the mountains to shake. No one in the lightning and flint could get close.

Everything happened so suddenly that the Ji Boguo envoy seemed to be stunned. He shivered, gritted his teeth and grabbed the chain hanging in the air, and thought about going forward to tame the white tiger, but unexpectedly The whole person was thrown away!

The white tiger became more and more irritable and unbearable, breathing heavily. He opened his mouth widely, but instead of facing Emperor Yun, he suddenly raised his head to the sky and roared, running in one direction.

Yue Wujiu's pupils shrank suddenly and he blurted out: "Twelve Princes, get out of the way quickly, this beast is going for you!"