Raising a Dog is Better than Palace Fight Chapter 71

Chapter 71 return to dynasty

　　In the end, Empress Dowager De's vulgar remarks about "more monks and less meat" did not attract the slightest attention from the Queen Mother and the Emperor. In addition, Meng Guogong would soon return to the court. The Meng family was in the limelight for a while. The concubines gradually gave up their thoughts of competing for favor and secretly Comfort yourself: The emperor's love for Concubine De is all for the sake of Duke Meng, and it will fade away after a while!

　　The concubines suppressed the jealousy in their hearts, and then vented it on Shen Huiru. All kinds of cruel and inhuman punishments were introduced one after another, making her life worse than death. Look at her fingernails that had been stripped off and her bloody fingertips, and then look at her body without any good flesh. She was curled up on the dirty and smelly bed, with a crazy and resentful light shining in her eyes.

　　On this day, the Meng family army, which the people of the Zhou Dynasty had been waiting for, finally arrived in Beijing and stationed themselves in the camp on the outskirts of Beijing. They were welcomed by the people wherever they passed, and Emperor Wu of Zhou even climbed up to the city tower to greet them. After placing the soldiers, several generals stepped into the towering Forbidden Palace holding a black box. The civil and military ministers lined up on the left and right, looking at the group with awe and fear.

　　This battle established Meng Guogong's reputation as the most powerful general in the Zhou Dynasty. However, the emperor's actions of killing 100,000 people in one fell swoop and almost annihilating the barbarians left an indelible impression on the hearts of the soldiers. After several fierce battles, no one hated the barbarians more than they did. They were convinced by the iron-blooded and decisive young emperor, and their awe was no less than that of their own commander.

　　"Send it up." Seeing the black box in Duke Meng's hand, Emperor Zhou Wu's eyes flashed slightly and he spoke calmly.

　　Meng Guogong agreed and handed the box to Chang Xi. His eyes quickly swept over the son of the military commander. Seeing that he was full of energy and high spirits, his mood was suddenly complicated and difficult to describe. He didn't know whether to be happy or worried.

　　Chang Xi opened the black box, and all the ministers, especially the civil servants, took a breath. What was inside was not a rare treasure, but a head made of lime sheath. The head's eyes were wide open and its expression was distorted. It was clearly King Yelu Khan who was beheaded before the battle.

　　All the ministers looked horrified and lowered their heads, highlighting the excited and proud Meng Yanzhou and several generals who had just returned and were full of bloody aura.

　　Emperor Zhou Wu's eyes were dark, and he stared at the head in front of him for a long time. Finally, he put his hands on his hands and laughed, his laughter passionate and heroic, "Okay! I once swore that I would destroy the Yelu Imperial Court in my lifetime and use the blood of barbarians to pay tribute to me. The unjust souls of all the people who died in vain. This oath is finally fulfilled today!"

　　"Your Majesty, God bless me!" Meng Guogong took a step forward and replied with his hands in hand. The young emperor was capable enough to impress him.

　　"It's not my saint, it's my soldiers who are brave! Without you, how can I have peace and tranquility in the Zhou Dynasty for a hundred years?" Emperor Wu of Zhou smiled brightly and signaled to Chang Xi to promulgate the imperial edict to reward the three armies.

　　Duke Meng Guo stood quietly with his head bowed, with a very solemn expression on his face. He has been ranked as a prince and holds a heavy army, but there is really no reward for him. Now that the reputation has been further improved, it is a disaster rather than a blessing for the Meng family. It is time to retreat bravely.

　　Thinking of his daughter in the palace and the rumors that she was quite favored recently, Meng Guogong smiled bitterly. After the imperial edict was promulgated, he really only got some property, so he stepped forward and said, "Back to the emperor, I have been robbed this time and I am injured." I am no longer qualified for the post of General Jianwei. I beg the Emperor to allow me to serve as a low-ranking minister. This is a military talisman. Please take it back."

　　Emperor Wu of Zhou took the tiger-shaped military talisman from Chang Xi and said nothing for a long time. The hall was eerily quiet. Everyone was speculating on the young emperor's thoughts and secretly admired Duke Meng's decision. Retreating at this time is undoubtedly the best time.

　　Having already received definite information from the secret guards, Meng Guogong's body was not seriously injured except for some slight frostbite. Emperor Wu of Zhou rubbed the cold tiger charm in his hand with an unpredictable expression. This was something he had always wanted to get from Duke Meng, but when he actually got it, he no longer cared about it. Running the army relies on people's hearts and courage, not a dead thing.

　　Looking at the anxious expressions of the generals below, Emperor Wu of Zhou smiled sarcastically, handed the tiger talisman to Chang Xi, and spoke slowly, "Meng Guogong is physically stronger than a young man. He has a little frostbite. How can he reach the point of becoming an official? I sent a few imperial doctors. I will take good care of the general for the Duke, and I will be able to lead the troops in the battle soon. The Duke is the soul of my army in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Only when the Duke is here can I feel at ease, and my people of the Great Zhou Dynasty can feel at ease. Take this tiger talisman back."

　　After receiving the tiger talisman from Chang Xi, Meng Guogong looked at the king in disbelief. Isn't this military power something he has always been thinking about? Why did you come back again? At this moment, Meng Guogong was thinking of thousands of conspiracies and conspiracies, and he couldn't help but feel chills running down his spine.

　　Seeing the hidden vigilance in Meng Guogong's eyes, Emperor Wu of Zhou chuckled and immediately waved his hand to disperse the court.

　　Meng Guogong and his son walked out of the palace side by side, with a hesitant expression on their faces, but they didn't want to be stopped by Chang Xi, who said that the emperor had specially allowed him to meet Empress De, and he couldn't help but feel overjoyed. Meng Yanzhou also kept up with him.

　　The father and son walked into Bixiao Palace and were immediately stunned because the layout of Bixiao Palace was very similar to Meng Sangyu's boudoir, but the area was enlarged. The furnishings in the hall are not luxurious and exquisite, but their simple texture cannot conceal their preciousness. They are dotted with many green potted plants, which set off the spring atmosphere of the hall. The rich incense is replaced by the faint fragrance of plants, making people unconscious. Just relax.

　　Meng Sangyu was sitting on the main seat, wearing a luxurious court dress. From a distance, he looked impressive. The father and son stopped, suppressing their excitement, and prepared to kneel down and salute.

　　"Get up!" Meng Sangyu couldn't wait any longer and hurriedly stepped forward to help his father. When he saw the frostbite on the back of his father's hands, his eyes immediately turned red and big tears fell down. No matter how flamboyant she was in front of others, she was still the little girl who had not grown up before Father Meng.

　　"Silly boy, why are you crying? My father is back, isn't he?" Meng's father frowned and wanted to wipe away his daughter's tears. He stopped when he saw his rough fingers and saw that his daughter's cheeks were rosy, her features were clear, and her figure was not as good as before. The front of the palace is still plump, and she is obviously living a good life. She feels comforted in her heart and her eyes are slightly red.

　　Aunt Feng hurriedly stepped forward and handed over a handkerchief, and Meng Yanzhou followed suit, coaxing the father and daughter to calm down their excitement.

　　"How could the Emperor refuse to accept your Tiger Talisman?" After briefly asking about his father's return from the calamity and his brother's situation in Jinyiwei, Meng Sangyu picked up the tea cup and sipped with a solemn expression.

　　"As soon as my father returned from the army, the emperor immediately took over my father's military power. He was afraid that he would be criticized for hiding his good bow." This chilled the hearts of all the soldiers. My father had already made it clear to him that he did not want to fight for power and gain. His fear of the Meng family should be slightly reduced, and he will agree to it when his father brings it up after a while." Seeing his daughter sending away the palace servants, Meng Guogong slowly analyzed.

　　"I think it should be like this." Meng Sangyu nodded.

　　"How could it be? The emperor is such a heroic figure, and it must be true that he trusts his father. I don't think he has any plans to take back the military power. It's because you think too much!" Meng Yanzhou waved his hands indifferently, his face full of contempt for the emperor. respect.

　　Being trained into a loyal dog so quickly, it is true to say that your brain is all about muscles! The veins on Meng Sangyu's forehead twitched, but he said nothing. She knew that a simple-minded, pure-hearted, and loyal person like her brother was the subordinate who satisfied the superior most. With his mentality, serving in Jinyiwei will definitely have a great career. It would be unsightly to instill more conspiracies into him that would damage his nature.

　　Apparently Meng Guogong thought so too. The father and daughter looked at each other and tacitly avoided the topic.

　　Meng Sangyu saw that Meng's father's face was expressionless. He turned the tea cup in his hand and spoke firmly, "I guess my father didn't receive the letter from me before he was trapped in the muddy beach, right?"

　　"Family letter?" Meng Guogong frowned and said thoughtfully, "Indeed, not. After being rescued, he was busy with the war, and the secretary did not mention it to my father. It must have been mixed in the official documents. I will look for it when my father returns."

　　Meng Sangyu's high-spirited heart was immediately relieved. Even if his father didn't see it, this shocking secret of the royal family should be left to rot alone. The fewer people know about it, the better. She waved her hand and said in a cautious tone, "Father will burn the letter after he finds it. Do not open it and check it." Fortunately, she wrote in a code, so it would not be a problem for others to read.

　　Father Meng's expression changed slightly, but out of trust for his daughter he didn't ask any more questions and just nodded in agreement. Since his father would definitely do what he promised, Meng Sangyu was completely relieved, with a slight smile on his face. Monk Meng Yanzhou was confused, but he also knew that his father and sister always kept a lot of things from him, and asking questions was in vain.

　　The three of them talked for a while. Meng's father hesitated for a long time, and finally told his daughter about the worries that were pressing in his heart, "Yu'er, this time my father was killed, your second uncle's handiwork was also involved. If he hadn't been doing it for me, My father's mount was tampered with, and my father would not have been trapped in a muddy beach and almost died. He joined forces with Xie Zhenghao to get rid of my father and Han Changping, and seize my father's title and military power."

　　Meng Sangyu frowned, two clusters of anger igniting in his eyes, while Meng Yanzhou almost burst into flames. The second uncle has been pampered by Mrs. Meng since he was a child. Because he is also the legitimate son, he covets his elder brother's title. He has done evil things on the battlefield more than once. If it weren't for Mrs. Meng's support, Meng's father would have wanted to separate from him. Unexpectedly, Mrs. Meng was gone, and he lost his support. Instead of restraining himself, he became more aggressive, and he did not look at who he relied on for his military success, glory and wealth.

　　Meng Sangyu clenched his fists and said in a cold voice, "Colluding with Xie Zhenghao? This is the crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason! If the emperor finds out, all nine Meng family members will be implicated by him!" For this second uncle who is bent on murdering his family, except for I hate it, Meng Sangyu really doesn’t have any family affection at all.

　　"My mother and sister are right, my second uncle is a scourge and we should have separated the family long ago!" Meng Yanzhou was filled with indignation and his teeth chattered.

　　Seeing that his children's hearts were towards him, Meng's father's solemn expression relaxed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "My father has already dealt with him before the battle, and even after he died, he left him with a good reputation of loyalty. Only your second aunt and a pair of children As a father, I don’t know how to deal with it.” As the commander-in-chief of an army, how could Duke Meng be such a soft-hearted person? He will abide by the ethics and family ties on the surface, but if his own bottom line is touched, he will not give in even an inch. When choosing between the entire Meng family and his second wife, Meng's father chose his family members without hesitation. Afterwards, he was relieved and felt no sadness at all. His patience with his second wife has already exceeded the limit. I believe that the ancestors of the Meng family will understand his actions.

　　"Buy a village outside and let them live in it." The culprit was dead. Meng Sangyu breathed a sigh of relief with an extremely cold tone.

　　Father Meng pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The two families have not separated yet. They are also the orphans of Zhonglie now. People all over the capital are watching. It's hard to do a great job as a father. It's better to take them home first and wait until everything is over." Let’s talk about it next year.”

　　"That's fine." Meng Sangyu nodded in agreement. Meng Yanzhou had no room to interrupt, and no one would listen to his opinion, so he could only snort angrily.

　　At this moment, the eunuch's announcement sounded outside the palace, and Emperor Wu of Zhou opened the bead curtain and strode in.

- Extracting MTL from raw by Du Xian'er (Poison❀Fairy) -

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