Chapter 151 The Storm Is Coming

Mu Cang stood in silence in the hall.

His noble and handsome face was shimmering with coldness, his deep and unfathomable pupils were filled with chill, and his black robe made his whole body look cold and awe-inspiring.

In the silence, the ministers were shocked and dared not say a word.

"Prime Minister Gu has been in the court for decades, but he is still so naive and stupid. This really makes me look at him with new eyes!" The cold voice seemed to be wrapped in a layer of ice, and even the ridicule was icy and piercing. "The Kingdom of Jin ceded nine cities for no reason, just to marry a princess of a different surname? Even if you don't know the conspiracy, you should have the most basic defense. Otherwise, it would be too embarrassing to talk about governing the country in the hall!"

The words fell with the sound of thunder, like a loud slap in the face, mercilessly slapping the faces of several civil officials headed by Prime Minister Gu.

The faces of the people turned pale and red, and they were ashamed and annoyed.

"Isn't what the Ninth Prince said too much?" Prime Minister Gu's face was not very good. "We all know that the Jin Kingdom is ambitious. In recent years, the border has never been peaceful. The two countries have been fighting every now and then, so that the people in the border areas are affected every year and the people are living in misery." Tianlai Novel Network "Although I have never been to the battlefield and don't know how dangerous it is, my loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is no less than that of the Ninth Prince. If the Jin Kingdom has special reasons and is really willing to marry Princess Nanyang with nine cities as a betrothal gift, I think this is A feasible proposal. "

"Nine cities as a betrothal gift is not the most important thing, but the truce between the two countries for twenty years is the greatest wish of the people of Mu State."

"Does the Ninth Prince prefer that the Jin State and the Mu State fight all year round, rather than using Princess Nanyang's own strength to exchange for peace in Mu State?"

The civil official is worthy of being a civil official. With a three-inch silver tongue, he can turn white into black. He deliberately avoids talking about the word "conspiracy" and instead puts pressure on Mu Cang with every sentence, intending to accuse Mu Cang of ignoring the overall situation and not wanting to give up Princess Nanyang.

However, Mu Cang ignored what he said, and said in a cold tone: "If Prime Minister Gu is really loyal to the emperor and patriotic, he might as well send his wife and children away."

Prime Minister Gu's face was livid: "Please be careful with your words, Lord Ninth Prince!"

"The Prime Minister has lost his composure." King Jing spoke slowly, "Princess Nanyang is the wife of the Ninth Prince. The Prime Minister didn't care about it. He didn't understand the situation and couldn't wait to agree to the unreasonable request of Jin State to take someone's wife. Don't you think this is too ridiculous?"

Prime Minister Gu said righteously: "This is for the sake of the country and the people."

"I think the Prime Minister is too selfish and ignorant." King Jing sneered, "Border wars change rapidly, full of conspiracies and intrigues, and the enemy's words cannot be trusted."

Prime Minister Gu asked coldly: "If it is true, should we ignore it?"

"What if it is true?" King Jing raised his eyebrows slightly, and his tone was quite sarcastic, "So the Prime Minister also thinks that this possibility is only a very small possibility. One of them?"

Prime Minister Gu choked and shook his sleeves fiercely: "King Jing is really unreasonable!"

"The one who is unreasonable is obviously Prime Minister Gu!" King Jing's face sank, his eyes were as cold as frost, "The Ninth Prince has been staying at the border all year round, and he is a master of military tactics. Even if he doesn't send his wife away, he can still protect the Mu Kingdom from harm!"

"If the purpose of the Jin Kingdom is just to alienate the Mu Kingdom, and deliberately use this generous condition to force the Ninth Prince to give up his wife, isn't Prime Minister Gu's remarks at this time right on the mark? What do they want?"

"As a minister of the Mu Kingdom, Prime Minister Gu did not consider the war god of the Mu Kingdom, but followed the Jin Kingdom in everything. Could it be that the Prime Minister is a spy arranged by the Jin Kingdom?"

Prime Minister Gu's face changed: "How can King Jing slander others?"

King Jing sneered: "It is obviously the Prime Minister who behaved like this, and you still blame others for wrongly accusing you?"

"Enough!" Emperor Zhaocheng frowned and shouted, "Be quiet, what are you arguing about?"

King Jing snorted and finally shut up.

Prime Minister Gu bowed and fell silent with a sullen face.

The other ministers had different expressions and said nothing.

"Mu Cang." Emperor Zhaocheng looked at Mu Cang standing in the hall, his tone gentle and full of majesty, "This 600-mile express letter came too coincidentally. I will consider it carefully, but this matter is of great importance and must be treated with caution."

Mu Cang's expression was cold: "What does the emperor mean?"

"The wedding will be postponed for the time being." Emperor Zhaocheng held the armrest of the dragon throne, his eyes were not angry but majestic, "You should have no objection."

After the voice fell, the air in the hall was slightly condensed.

Prime Minister Gu showed a smug look on his face.

Regardless of whether this 600-mile express letter was true or false, and whether the Jin Kingdom had any conspiracy, the arrogance of the Ninth Prince was too arrogant and must be suppressed.

"Father." King Jing's face changed slightly. He couldn't believe that he would make such a decision. "The Ninth Prince is a weapon of the country and a god of war who protects the country. How can he go back on his word on marriage? If other countries know about it, won't they laugh at us for being cowardly?"

"Since the emperor said so, I will obey your order." Mu Cang's eyes narrowed slightly, and his voice was as cold as snow. "I wonder how long the emperor wants to postpone it? Are two days enough?"

"Ninth Prince." Prime Minister Gu frowned, "The emperor will consider it carefully-"

"Did the king talk to you?" Mu Cang raised his eyes slightly and fell calmly on Prime Minister Gu's face, "Prime Minister, do you think you are so powerful that you can make decisions on behalf of the emperor?"

Emperor Zhaocheng's eyes flashed with a cold light.

"Your Majesty, I don't mean that at all!" Prime Minister Gu's face changed, and he hurriedly knelt down and expressed his loyalty passionately, "I am dedicated to the country. If I have transgressed, I am willing to take the blame!"

Emperor Zhaocheng stared at Mu Cang in silence, and the force of holding the armrest of the dragon throne tightened unconsciously. The emperor's majesty that had been cultivated for a long time between his eyebrows was so strong that it made people palpitate.

But Mu Cang was dignified and fearless.

The two brothers, who were more than 20 years apart in age, had never had a dispute in all these years, but today their relationship was slightly strained because of a Princess Nanyang.

The civil and military officials in the court were shocked involuntarily.

Prime Minister Gu secretly looked at King Yu across the crowd, and the two exchanged a tacit look, hoping that the emperor and the Ninth Prince would really have a fight.

The atmosphere in the hall became more and more solemn, and the temperature in the air was faintly decreasing.

"Just two days." Emperor Zhaocheng said calmly, "I will think about it carefully and change the wedding date to April 8th."

As these words fell, the coldness between Mu Cang's eyebrows faded a little, and he bowed without any emotion: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"On April 8th, I will personally arrive at the Ninth Prince's Mansion to hold a wedding for you and Princess Nanyang." Emperor Zhaocheng's tone was slightly slow, "All the beloved ministers present today, go to the Ninth Prince's Mansion to have a wedding banquet."

The civil and military officials heard this, their faces relaxed slightly, and they all agreed: "Yes, we will definitely go then."

"I'll take my leave." Mu Cang turned and left expressionlessly.