HLnovel Chapter 278 Are you threatening me?
Chapter 278 Are you threatening me?
"But who told you that the Youyun Army survives on the little money from the imperial court? Your Majesty, don't you do a thorough investigation before you do anything?"
Mo Ling was still not affected at all. He pondered for a moment and said softly, "I did not consider it carefully enough. However, Imperial Master, the Youyun Army cannot leave the northern border without an imperial decree. Even if they leave, they have to pass through two counties before they can reach the capital. Even if the Youyun Army is good at fighting, there will be a situation where ants can bite an elephant to death. Imperial Master, do you think they can reach the capital safely?"
"Even if they come, do you think distant water can quench immediate thirst?"
It seems that Mo Ling was well prepared. In the two years when he was away, the boy seemed to have made a lot of progress, but he was still confused.
Feng Jiuqing chuckled: "Are you threatening me?"
"I dare not. The Imperial Master has been kind to me and has made great contributions to Dai Yue. I have no intention of making things difficult for the Imperial Master. I just want to see you, that's all." Mo Ling lowered his eyes and said humbly.
Feng Jiuqing put away his smile: "I said, he is not here."
"I don't believe it." Mo Ling raised his eyes and looked at Feng Jiuqing with a very calm gaze.
"Whether you believe it or not is none of my business. Your Majesty, it only takes a few moments. As long as I want, I can kill all your people, including you. Your Majesty rarely sees me do it myself, so why not let me do it today and show you?"
Shen Yi gently advised: "Grandmaster, calm down. Your Majesty is the king after all. Even if you don't consider him, please consider Dai Yue. The country cannot be without a king for a day."
The secret guards clenched their knives. Although the Hidden Dragon Guards had never fought with Feng Jiuqing, they had heard of his vicious reputation.
The Qianlong Guards' backs were soaked with sweat. They knew very well how powerful this Grand Tutor was. After all, every one of them had been beaten by him.
Jiazi couldn't help but persuade him: "Your Majesty, think twice."
Mo Ling said softly: "Emperor Master, I just want to see you."
Feng Jiuqing said meaningfully: "This is also very easy. Your Majesty, go to Naihe Bridge and wait for a few decades. You may be able to see him. Your Majesty, do you want to try?"
Anyway, even if Mo Ling went to Naihe Bridge to wait, he wouldn't be able to see him, because he didn't belong here.
Mo Ling lowered his eyes and said softly: "Back off!"
The secret guard quickly put away his sword and stepped aside.
Feng Jiuqing looked at Mo Ling, turned around and said, "Your Majesty, please follow me. I just happen to have something to discuss with Your Majesty."
Mo Ling followed Feng Jiuqing without saying a word. Feng Jiuqing brought him to the reception room of Duke Shen's mansion. After sitting down, he glanced at Mo Ling who walked in alone and said softly: "Why don't you bring your secret guards? Aren't you afraid that I will kill you?"
"If the Imperial Master wants to kill me, then no matter how many secret guards I bring, it will be useless."
Mo Ling sat opposite Feng Jiuqing, who whispered, "I asked you to come here not to discuss Ming Qing's affairs. I don't care about his affairs. If you can find him and make him willing to go back to the palace with you, then that's your ability."
"Thank you, Imperial Master!" Mo Ling said in a deep voice.
"Don't thank me yet. Wait until you can find him." Feng Jiuqing said softly, "What I'm telling you is another matter. Ah He can't continue to be the queen. He is the descendant of the Jade-faced General. It is not reasonable to put him in such a dangerous position. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Mo Ling lowered his eyes. As expected, Ah He was related to the Shen Guogong Mansion. "I have no objection. But if Ah He is from the Shen Guogong Mansion, I don't believe that the Shen Guogong Mansion was involved in those things. So, did you find out Ah He's identity just now?"
"Well, I found it accidentally when I passed by Liangcheng. How does Your Majesty want to deal with Ahe's matter?" Feng Jiuqing poured himself a cup of tea and asked softly.
"It's up to the Imperial Master to decide, but I have an idea and I wonder if the Grand Master agrees."
"Your Majesty, just say so."
Feng Jiuqing lowered his eyes to look at the green smoke rising from the tea. He wanted to know what Mo Ling wanted to do.
"Qingqing disguised herself as Ah He before, so if Qingqing is used to replace Ah He, I think it is feasible." Mo Ling said calmly.
Feng Jiuqing chuckled: "Your Majesty, are you willing to let Mingqing go into danger again? You and I both know that Ah He is just a bait. Your Majesty is not afraid that Mingqing will get hurt again?"
Mo Ling said firmly: "I will protect him."
"No, Your Majesty can't even protect yourself, so why do you think you can protect him?"
Mo Ling was not angry either, he lowered his eyes and said: "This is the best way, otherwise it would be safest to have Ah He here. Wasn't it Qing Qing who personally sent Ah He to the palace?"
Feng Jiuqing said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is now clear-minded. Ah He is Mingqing's nephew, and he personally sent him to the palace. If Ah He is injured, it will probably be more painful for him than if he were injured."
"Your Majesty, if you want to force him out in this way, it is not a bad idea."
Mo Ling's eyes flickered for a moment, and he said in a deep voice: "Does the Imperial Master have any other ideas? I don't want to force you."
Feng Jiuqing was a little speechless. It seemed that Mo Ling had to be the good guy and he even had to come up with the ideas. Tsk, he really owed him in his previous life.
"Doesn't your majesty have a substitute for Gong Mingqing? Just find someone for your majesty to favor and ignore Ah He. When those people see that Ah He is no longer useful, they will give up this chess piece. As for the selection, does your majesty still need secret guards?"
"I will arrange for someone to replace Ah He, but it won't be Ming Qing. What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Mo Ling had no expression and nodded: "Yes. I am willing to cooperate with the Imperial Master. I have a request. Can the Imperial Master help me meet Qingqing?"
Feng Jiuqing wanted to laugh. He had only been with Mo Ling for a few months, and now it had been more than two years, but he still hadn't given up. Could it be that what you can't get is what's most touching?
"Okay, I will write to him, but I can't guarantee whether he will agree or not."
"I have some more things. Could you please bring them to him, Imperial Master?" Mo Ling pleaded.
"Yes, sure." Feng Jiuqing agreed. He had to give Mo Ling some sweet treats so that Mo Ling wouldn't cause bigger trouble.
"Ah He is the descendant of a loyal minister after all, and he has helped Your Majesty a lot. When he returns to his original status, he should be rewarded."
Mo Ling pondered for a while. The Imperial Master was right. More importantly, Ah He was also from Qingqing's mother's family. He couldn't treat Qingqing's nephew badly.
"The Shen family already has a duke. If we confer another duke, it may cause criticism from the court. The same goes for the marquis. Ah He has no outstanding achievements, so why not confer him the title of earl? This will also be worthy of the Jade-faced General."
This is reasonable. Feng Jiuqing nodded: "Your Majesty, please make the decision."
The two looked at each other in silence for a while, and Feng Jiuqing said, "I want to hold a ceremony for my coming-of-age in a few days. If Your Majesty is free, you can come and watch the ceremony. If you are not busy, forget it. I will not force you."
Mo Ling's eyes were filled with a hint of shock: "The Imperial Master has just come of age this year?"
Feng Jiuqing chuckled and said, "No, it's just a ceremony of coming of age. After all, I haven't taken a name yet."
Mo Ling nodded: "I will definitely come to the Imperial Master's crowning ceremony, but I don't know who will crown the Imperial Master?"
"You will know when your Majesty comes." Feng Jiuqing said calmly.