Chapter 89

【These words came out, Shi Jie was high above, majestically bringing out the imperial decree, waiting for you to bow and receive the decree.】

【"Please Junior Guardian kneel down to receive the decree."】

【The Jin Wuwei crowd all looked forward, like audience watching a play.】

【The Jin Wuwei only borrowed the Son of Heaven's momentum, Junior Guardian kneeling.】

【Junior Guardian kneeling, enough to become tomorrow's talk!】

【The majesty of the imperial decree is like the Son of Heaven coming in person, not to be underestimated.】

【In the land of Great Qing, literature is popular, valuing martial arts and literature.】

【Jiangnan has many literary nobles, rituals exist, but the family power is huge, leading to formality.】

【If meeting an official, just be humble, and the cumbersome rituals can be omitted.】

【As for the common people of Jiangnan, there is no need to be overly cautious when seeing officials; one side bows slightly, the other side responds lightly, that's enough.】

【The ritual of kneeling is only shown on important occasions; even when receiving the decree, whether to kneel or not depends on personal status and willingness.】

【Recalling the past, Lu Chen and his three sons entered the capital to pay respects, facing the Nine-Five Supreme, they also didn't kneel, and the civil and military officials didn't think it was strange.】

【At this moment, Lu Yu narrowed his eyes.】

【Wei Yue had no official status, but knew the majesty of the imperial decree, but saw the two cousins motionless, and also didn't move.】

【Kneeling when seeing the imperial decree is originally by the person announcing the decree; if he feels your etiquette is incomplete, he can naturally impeach you.】

【Can be big or small!】

【For a moment, the scene was a bit solemn!】

【You didn't cast a glance at Dong Jie.】

【Your gaze was instead attracted by the Gyrfalcon in the sky, which landed slowly on your shoulder.】

【You smiled faintly, understanding its meaning!】

【Dong Jie looked at that divine Gyrfalcon, a trace of envy flashing in his eyes; he knew that such a divine bird was priceless on the battlefield and could save lives in times of danger.】

【He was a bit unsure of your meaning, and the group of Golden Guards didn't dare to move.】

【Lu Yu, who had already been determined to be a Grandmaster, had two Grandmasters dead on the ground here; although he had these four thousand Golden Guards, among them were heavy armor killing formations specially trained to restrain Grandmasters.】

【They came here waiting for work, Lu Yu's posture at this time, he also couldn't see the depth.】

【However!】

【He still had ten thousand Imperial Guards in the capital; this force was enough to make any Grandmaster feel fear.】

【Three thousand can slay a Grandmaster!】

【He sneered in his heart: "Ten thousand people, can't kill a Grandmaster?"】

【Dong Jie also knew your weakness; your parents and uncle were all in the capital prison, which was your concern and your weakness.】

【Dong Jie knew deeply about this Junior Guardian Lu's character, heavy on love and righteousness; even if he broke through the Northern Wind's big city, he never slaughtered the city, but was disciplined.】

【"A gentleman can be deceived by his righteousness!"】

【At this moment!】

【A flag soldier hurried to Dong Jie's side and whispered.】

【Dong Jie frowned tightly after hearing this.】

【The Emperor had already made careful arrangements; the City Gate Captain and Northern Army Commander on both sides were both troops belonging to the Empress Dowager.】

【The Emperor said personally that the two places would not have any rash movements today, telling him to act with peace of mind.】

【How could there be a change!】

【Ten thousand troops surged from the long street like a tide, surrounding the Western Depot and the Jin Wuwei.】

【This made Dong Jie feel a bit uneasy, but his heart was also calm.】

【He has been marching and fighting for many years, and the Emperor had long ago mobilized thirty thousand troops from the border defense camp at night; tomorrow morning the city gates will open, and everything will be settled.】

【From then on, there will be no two suns in the court.】

【Dong Jie saw your calm expression, but also waited patiently.】

【Not long after.】

【A familiar figure entered Dong Jie's line of sight.】

【The man brought a dozen soldiers, and no one stopped him all the way.】

【He had a beautiful beard, held a long sword, dressed as a Confucian general, revealing an extraordinary and dignified temperament in his gentleness.】

【Dong Jie let out a cold sneer.】

【This person is City Gate Captain Lu Lu, whose family was prominent for two generations, holding the position of Three Dukes, but recently slightly declined, yet still a famous family in the Jiangnan region, firmly supporting the Empress Dowager.】

【Although Lu Lu's official position is only third-rank, he holds real power and is influential in the court, and his influence cannot be underestimated.】

【He even has the honor of being a Heavy Number General.】

【He commands over twenty thousand elite soldiers in the capital; these soldiers are well-trained, with strong combat power, and are all the best in the army.】

【Dong Jie's gaze is as sharp as a falcon, staring at Lu Lu, trying to peek at some clues from the face of this City Gate Captain.】

【Lu Lu turns a blind eye to Dong Jie's gaze.】

【Instead, he walks straight to you, bows respectfully, his voice loud and clear:】

【"Lu Lu pays respects to the Junior Guardian, coming with the Empress Dowager's golden arrow."】

【Dong Jie's brows knit even tighter.】

【He is full of doubts; hasn't the Empress Dowager always wanted to put Lu Chen to death? They even went so far as to design three martial arts Grandmasters to ambush Lu Chen.】

【At this moment, Lu Lu's appearance and the decree he conveyed make him completely unable to grasp the mystery.】

【He holds the imperial decree tightly in his hand, which is the decree of the Emperor ordering the execution of the Western Depot and clearing Wei Yue's injustice.】

【However, this decree does not mention tomorrow's three-division trial, which is also the so-called 'surrender' that the Emperor is waiting for Lu Chen.】

【The Empress Dowager's golden arrow is equivalent to the Emperor's imperial decree, and the person receiving the decree should kneel and welcome it.】

【The golden arrow is a signal, and it can mobilize several large armies in the capital.】

【The Empress Dowager has not been involved in court politics for more than ten years, and has not issued a golden arrow once.】

【In the capital, the Empress Dowager's golden arrow is even more useful than the imperial decree.】

【Lu Lu continues to announce the Empress Dowager's decree: "The Western Depot is hiding dirt and filth, and should have been cleared long ago, especially Chen Sanzhong's design to frame the Junior Guardian, which is unforgivable; this Junior Guardian has merits and no faults."】

【"The Empress Dowager has a decree, exempting Miss Wei Yue from all charges, and conferring the title of Chaoyang County Princess."】

【As soon as Lu Lu's words fell!】

【Dong Jie's face became extremely ugly.】

【All the Emperor's layouts were originally based on the Empress Dowager eliminating Lu Chen.】

【The Empress Dowager's sudden amnesty completely disrupted his plan】

【Lu Lu bows respectfully: "Please Junior Guardian and Miss Wei accept the Empress Dowager's golden arrow."】

【Wei Yue hears the news of her being conferred as Chaoyang County Princess, feeling shocked.】

【She recalls the sentence Chen Sanzhong once said: "The Empress Dowager is not going to destroy the Lu family without a survivor."】

【However, at this moment, things have changed.】

【She looks up at you, your face is calm.】

【"There are no eternal enemies in the world, nor eternal friends."】

【Dong Jie sees this, and also knows the situation is special; he quickly takes out the imperial decree and begins to read.】

【Although he is a bit unwilling in his heart, he dare not have any temper at this moment.】

【The three of you stand quietly, listening to the content of the imperial decree.】

【Hearing the Emperor's reward for Wei Yue, and the news of bestowing her four precious mansions in the capital, Wei Yue feels dizzy and confused.】

【Lu Lu has already bent down and says again: "Please Junior Guardian accept the golden arrow."】

【Dong Jie hates in his heart but can't help it; if the Empress Dowager and Lu Chen join forces, he is afraid of delaying the Emperor's major affairs.】

【He walks closer alone, holding the imperial decree, his attitude gentle:】

【"Dong Jie was rude just now"】

【"Please Junior Guardian accept the decree."】

(End of chapter)