Ouchi Taming the Cat, starting with the Ten Tiger Forms!

Chapter 631: Meteors Under Fireworks
Emperor Yongyuan's firm attitude has made the four dukes realize that it is impossible to send more troops to the front line.

But Qin Zongyong had already anticipated this situation in his plan.

If there is no reinforcement, Qin Zongyong will still mobilize the elite advance troops to implement the combat plan of a surprise attack on the heart of the desert.

Regarding this matter, the four dukes felt it necessary to speak to Emperor Yongyuan.

Otherwise, if misunderstanding arose, a rift might arise between Emperor Yongyuan and the nobles.

"His Majesty."

Su Dingan stepped forward, thinking that it would be most appropriate for him to handle this matter.

"Duke Hu had already made up his mind before he left. I'm afraid he would have insisted on going his own way even without reinforcements."

I will not accept your order from the outside king.

Qin Zongyong's thoughts were not difficult to guess, and Emperor Yongyuan immediately understood Su Dingan's hint.

Emperor Yongyuan snorted coldly and said indifferently:

"If Duke Hu is willing to gamble, let him do it."

"Anyway, you won't lose anything if you lose, and you won't have the Qin family competing with you for military power."

Hearing Emperor Yongyuan say this, the four dukes immediately knelt down in panic and shouted:
"Your Majesty, I am terrified—"

"Fearful?"

"Should I thank you for coming to inform me?"

Emperor Yongyuan spoke in a bad tone and immediately stood up and shook his sleeves.

"I understand, let's get down!"

The reaction of Emperor Yongyuan made the four dukes sweat profusely. They also knew that this matter was indeed beyond the rules, but it was also for the sake of Daxing. They did not expect that it would make Emperor Yongyuan so angry.

"His Majesty……"

The four dukes wanted to argue, but were defeated by Emperor Yongyuan with just one sentence.

"I told you to get down!"

The four dukes didn't dare to say anything and retreated with small steps, bending over.

"Ankang, you stay."

Hearing this, the four dukes who had retreated to the door immediately turned pleading eyes to Princess Ankang, hoping that she could say a few good words for them, at least not to make Emperor Yongyuan so angry.

Princess Ankang just nodded slightly and asked them to stay calm.

When only Princess Ankang and Li Xuan were left in the palace, Emperor Yongyuan asked:

"Ankang, what do you think I should do?"

Li Xuan frowned, and found that Emperor Yongyuan always liked to ask Princess Ankang for her opinion recently.

"Do you want to test the school's health?"

Li Xuan clearly remembered that Emperor Yongyuan had been quite cold towards Princess Ankang before.

Princess Ankang thought for a moment, then replied, "Ankang doesn't dare to speculate rashly, but since the emperor is so strict with the dukes, there must be a reason for it."

Emperor Yongyuan smiled slightly and said, "I have learned the tact of that father and son thoroughly."

Princess Ankang bowed slightly and didn't say much.

Sensing Princess Ankang's distance from him, Emperor Yongyuan's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible sense of disappointment, but he quickly concealed it.

Emperor Yongyuan put away his smile and returned to his usual majestic look.

"There is no need to mention the reinforcement of troops at the front. You can also tell the dukes that I will not take it to heart and tell them to just rest assured."

Princess Ankang nodded and took note of Emperor Yongyuan's words.

She had to convey these words to the dukes to prevent the nobles from having undue imaginations and thus affect the relationship between the two sides.

The situation in Daxing is tense now, and this is not the time to make more enemies for no reason.

I don’t know what’s wrong with Emperor Yongyuan today. He suddenly has that attitude towards the dukes.

Qin Zongyong has already arrived at the front line, and no matter how he acts as Emperor Yongyuan, he cannot change the situation. There is really no need to get so angry over a problem that cannot be changed.

To be honest, Li Xuan felt that Emperor Yongyuan was a little below standard tonight.

"Ankang, you have to come with us on next year's southern tour, so remember to be well prepared when you return."

Emperor Yongyuan just gave this instruction to Princess Ankang in the end.

"Yes, I know."

After Princess Ankang answered, there was silence in the palace for a moment.

"Ankang, you go down first."

"I still have something to say to Xuan."

Princess Ankang nodded, took the order and left, leaving Li Xuan in her arms.

Princess Ankang winked at Li Xuan, indicating that she would wait for him outside the palace.

Li Xuan nodded immediately to indicate that he had received it.

After Princess Ankang left, Li Xuan jumped onto Emperor Yongyuan's dragon table without hesitation and asked:
"Do you have to be so awkward, meow?"

Emperor Yongyuan simply closed his eyes and said calmly, "I don't understand."

Li Xuan was too lazy to expose him and just gave him a contemptuous look.

Li Xuan understood that Emperor Yongyuan cared about Princess Ankang, but this fatherly love was too subtle, so subtle that even the person involved could not notice it.

What’s the point if no one can even notice it?
"Let's talk about it later."

Emperor Yongyuan suddenly said this, opened his eyes again and looked at Li Xuan.

"I heard there was some movement in the palace before?"

Li Xuan knew that Emperor Yongyuan was asking these followers of the Holy Fire Cult.

"That's what I was going to say, meow."

Then Li Xuan recounted what had happened at Changle Gate before.

"The Holy Fire Saint asked me to look after them before."

"Now it seems like there's an ulterior motive, meow."

Li Xuan expressed his thoughts.

The actions of the Holy Fire Cult followers were so childish that Li Xuan had to be suspicious.

Who would hope to create a miracle by setting off fireworks at the New Year's Eve dinner in Daxing and then convince Emperor Yongyuan to allow the Holy Fire Sect to enter Daxing to preach?
Even though the reformists of the Holy Fire Cult were dominated by young people, Li Xuan couldn't believe that they were really so abstract.

"interesting."

Emperor Yongyuan said this while stroking his chin.

"Someone, come and tell Shang Wenfu!"

Emperor Yongyuan gave the order and someone responded immediately.

After a while, Manager Shang was also invited to the Zichen Hall.

"This old servant greets His Majesty."

"Get up, let me see what the Holy Fire Cult brought."

Manager Shang immediately took the order and took out the ornaments from the storage magic weapon.

These things had been collected by Manager Shang before.

Emperor Yongyuan scanned the formation diagram formed by the exquisite ornaments and couldn't help but ask, "Is it a formation activated by true qi?"

Generally speaking, formations are made by using various spiritual materials, and then using the energy of heaven and earth to activate the formation. Using the true qi of warriors to activate the formation can be said to be putting the cart before the horse.

However, spiritual items would be seized during the inspection when entering the palace, which is an alternative way.

But compared with the energy and financial resources invested, it is really a waste.

Emperor Yongyuan looked at the object in front of him, thought for a moment, and then said something shocking:
"Don't waste it, wait until the New Year's Eve fireworks are set off and join in the fun."

Li Xuan was stunned, and Shang Zongguan also showed hesitation: "This..."

"Your Majesty, this item has not been verified after all, and there may be hidden dangers."

"It's possible that the Holy Fire Cult members who sent the things here don't know the truth."

Manager Shang's hypnosis can only make the other party tell what he knows, but it is impossible to distinguish the truth from the false.

If the Holy Fire Cult's understanding is also wrong, then their answer is actually very misleading.

Manager Shang is very clear about his own abilities, so he must explain this risk.

"Don't be afraid, just send someone to watch over it, it won't cause any big trouble."

Li Xuan seemed to be thinking about something, and asked Emperor Yongyuan directly:

"Take advantage of the situation and lure the Holy Fire Cult into the game, meow?"

Emperor Yongyuan's mouth curled slightly, and he looked at Li Xuan and said, "Ah Xuan is really amazing now."

They originally wanted to establish a relationship with the Holy Fire Cult, and since the other party directly offered this opportunity, there was no reason to turn it down.

It’s just that who takes the lead is particularly important.

Anyway, it doesn't matter which sect it is, as long as it is from the Holy Fire Sect. I think this is what Emperor Yongyuan thought.

"It's just... isn't it a bit too hasty?" Li Xuan couldn't help but think so as he looked at Emperor Yongyuan.

After all, the reformists and conservatives are in opposition, and if you make friends with others casually, you may offend another group of people in the Holy Fire Cult.

Emperor Yongyuan's approach made Li Xuan feel that they were too eager to pursue a temporary result.

But since Emperor Yongyuan had given the order, Chief Shang had no choice but to obey.

He has already reminded everyone he should have, and just as Emperor Yongyuan said, with the presence of the palace masters, even a dangerous formation would not cause much trouble.

"Old slave, take your orders!"

At the signal of Emperor Yongyuan, Manager Shang took the ornaments and went out to work.

Only Li Xuan and Emperor Yongyuan were left in the hall.

Li Xuan looked at him straight, and then asked:

"Why are you in such a hurry, meow?"

Emperor Yongyuan also looked at Li Xuan, exhaled, leaned back on the chair, and said quietly:
"It can't be delayed any longer."

After saying this, Emperor Yongyuan did not explain further.

Li Xuan frowned, puzzled.

Before this, they had taken the initiative to provoke a conflict with the desert in an attempt to delay King Zheng.

As time goes on, the elderly King Zheng will definitely be in an increasingly disadvantageous situation.

Emperor Yongyuan's situation has been getting better and better recently. As long as they continue to maintain that situation, they will be able to reverse the downward trend and resolve this huge crisis facing Prince Zheng without any risk.

But now it is Emperor Yongyuan who is starting to get anxious.

Li Xuan understood that there must be some variables involved, but it was obvious that Emperor Yongyuan was unwilling to say more.

The man and the cat were silent for a while, and suddenly Emperor Yongyuan reached out and gently pinched Li Xuan's ear.

Li Xuan's little ears subconsciously dodged and were not caught by Emperor Yongyuan.

"It's done, it's done."

"If it doesn't work, then take Ankang away."

When Emperor Yongyuan finished speaking, Li Xuan looked up in disbelief.

His ears happened to be pinched again by Emperor Yongyuan.

……

Princess Ankang waited for a long time, but Li Xuan did not come out of the Zichen Palace. When she was beginning to get worried, a dark shadow bumped into her arms.

Princess Ankang took it skillfully and said curiously:

"Hey, Xuan, where did you come from?"

Princess Ankang clearly saw that the door in front of her was motionless.

Li Xuan smiled complacently, pretending to be profound.

Princess Ankang rubbed Li Xuan's head and smiled lovingly:
"It's definitely not the right path."

Then Princess Ankang carried Li Xuan back to find Yu'er, and the three little ones returned to the banquet.

The dining session has ended, the singing and dancing performances are still going on, but we have entered the free socializing phase.

Everyone had stood up from their seats and were walking around the banquet hall, communicating with each other.

Princess Ankang was about to go look for the Eighth Prince and his companions, but she saw the Seventh Princess wrapped tightly in a blanket on the lawn nearby.

The Seventh Princess was lying on the lawn at this time, with a protruding belly, looking up at the starry sky, apparently digesting her food.

"Seventh Sister, why are you here alone?"

"Where are the Bago and the others?"

The Seventh Princess turned around and said, "Ankang, you're back."

"They were too noisy, so I found a good spot to look at the stars by myself."

The Seventh Princess pointed casually, and Princess Ankang looked in that direction. She only saw figures of people mixing together, all of them very busy. A group of people gathered around several important figures, talking to each other about meaningless topics.

Princess Ankang saw it and thought it was boring, so she just sat next to the Seventh Princess.

"Seventh Sister, can you take me with you?"

The Seventh Princess was quite open-minded. She lifted up the blanket covering herself and used it to cushion Princess Ankang.

"Here."

The Seventh Princess simply made a sound, and Princess Ankang immediately hugged Li Xuan and lay down beside her.

Yu'er, who was standing by, looked at it, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing and just stood by silently.

Because they shared a blanket, Princess Ankang and the Seventh Princess were very close to each other.

Princess Ankang turned her head to look at the Seventh Princess. It was the first time she was so close to her.

Although the Seventh Princess always mingled with them, she usually remained in a coma during the day, so there was little opportunity for communication.

At this time, Princess Ankang discovered that the Seventh Princess was also extremely beautiful.

It's just that she doesn't take care of her appearance on a daily basis, and she always has big dark circles under her eyes, so it's easy for people to ignore her beauty.

Especially the Seventh Princess was now looking at the stars in the sky earnestly, her focused expression made her beautiful eyes sparkle with brilliance.

"Seventh sister, you are so beautiful."

Princess Ankang suddenly became playful and wanted to tease the Seventh Princess.

As a result, the Seventh Princess replied seriously: "Not as beautiful as the stars."

"Do you see that purple star?"

The Seventh Princess pointed at Princess Ankang, and the three little ones looked over. Sure enough, they saw an exceptionally bright star in the sky, surrounded by a layer of faint purple light.

"That star is called Ziwei Star, also known as the Emperor Star, and it represents our father."

"All the stars in the sky revolve around the Purple Star."

The Seventh Princess stretched out her hands, opened them wide, and pointed the space between her palms toward the Purple Star. She then slowly turned them, as if she was trying to turn all the stars in the sky.

"Seventh Sister, I heard that stargazing can predict the future. Is this true?"

Princess Ankang asked curiously.

The three little ones thought that the Seventh Princess, who was obsessed with stargazing, would give a positive answer, but the Seventh Princess just laughed and asked:
"Who knows?"

Then, the Seventh Princess explained: "I only observe the stars because of their beauty, and I have no intention of spying on fate through them."

"If it is destiny, it will happen."

"What's the point of knowing it sooner or later?"

As the Seventh Princess spoke, she opened her arms again, as if to embrace the night sky.

"It would be more meaningful to appreciate the beautiful scenery."

Princess Ankang was persuaded by the Seventh Princess and also calmed down to appreciate the beauty of the night sky.

At this moment, she suddenly saw a meteor passing by the Purple Star. She immediately patted the Seventh Princess beside her excitedly and said:

"Seventh Sister, look, there's a shooting star!"

Of course the Seventh Princess also saw it. Her originally intoxicated expression suddenly froze and her eyes widened.

As luck would have it, New Year's Eve fireworks were set off, immediately covering up the brilliance of the shooting star.

“Fireworks are set off.”

Princess Ankang became even more excited when she saw fireworks decorating the night sky.

But the Seventh Princess silently sat up from the lawn.

Princess Ankang thought she wanted to see the fireworks more clearly, so she also sat up and covered herself with a blanket.

But the Seventh Princess did not go to watch the fireworks at all. Instead, she turned her head and stared in the direction of the three gates of Taiji Palace with a strange expression.

Then, the Seventh Princess said "Ah?" in an ambiguous tone, her voice full of confusion.

The fireworks continued to set off, making bursts of popping sounds and exploding into brilliant fireworks in the night sky.

The guests stopped chatting and looked up to admire the fireworks display.

This also means the new year has arrived.

……

At the same time, two figures wearing snow-white cloaks were walking in the palace one after the other.

Their pace was not fast, but their speed was amazing.

Across the city gate, fireworks exploded in the night sky.

Two figures stopped and looked up, watching the scene quietly.

Then a cold voice sounded:

"Looks like we've caught up."

(End of this chapter)