Mountain Patrol Military Officer

These families have shown their true colors during the assassination on the road. He doesn't believe that this Colonel wants to visit at all.

He wanted to advise this General, who has just arrived at the Divine Capital, not to act impulsively.

"Is it really so!"

Chen Yuan nodded, "This world isn't about just fighting and killing, is it?"

As he spoke, a cold sneer flashed in Chen Yuan's eyes.

.....

"Clang"

"Clang"

"Clang"

Early the next morning, at 3:45 AM, the sound of the watchman's clapper broke the stillness of a certain place in the Divine Capital, bringing a hint of chill.

"Rumble"

"Rumble"

In a wide alley, the wheels of an ebony gilded carriage crushed the fallen leaves, making a rustling sound. The rumble of the wheels and the crisp sound of hooves on cobblestones highlighted the early morning silence.

The sky was dark blue, and a few grand carriages were parked in front of a stately vermilion gate. Beside each carriage were house servants riding tall horses, their sharp eyes like cold stars in the autumn night.

"Cough, cough"

A cough echoed sharply in the silent streets and alleys.

Someone lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage, releasing wisps of white mist as the curtain was opened.

Leading the way was an elderly man in a large red official robe, embroidered with a crane pattern on the front. He alighted from the carriage with the help of a house servant.

Gradually, a few more people stepped down from the five carriages behind him. These people wore court attire, some with bird patterns, others with beast patterns, all bearing the majesty of those in high positions.

At this moment, the gate opened, and a doorkeeper holding a lantern awaited them. Below the steps, there were servants of the residence cleaning dust and fallen leaves with bamboo brooms, seemingly afraid of dirtying the shoes of these gentlemen.

"Gentlemen, the Prime Minister is waiting for you in the hall!"

​The doorkeeper spoke cautiously with a bow, then led the gentlemen through copying corridors and winding paths.

The lantern under the corridor cast the shadow of ferocious beast head reliefs on the wall. Along the way, they passed artificial mountains with flowing water, pavilions with flying waterfalls, each step revealing a scene, showcasing rare treasures and exotic trees not usually seen outside, a testament to the deep-seated influence of the house owner.

Soon, the officials were led to a dimly lit hall.

They walked in a four-direction step, one behind the other, the obsidian-polished floor tiles mirroring a clear and cold blue-black color. At the front of the hall, a figure was cast by the candlelight onto a "Mountain and River Map" screen, seemingly casting a shadow over the entire world.

The shadow behind the screen sat cross-legged, exuding an indescribable presence, causing the candles in the room to dim by half.

Inside the hall, there were six intricately carved zitan chairs. The six men first bowed respectfully towards the shadow behind the screen.

"My Lords!"

"Sit!" The shadow behind the screen spoke, the voice deep and authoritative.

The six men took their seats, familiar with the arrangement, without any mistakes in seating positions.

The first seat on the left was occupied by an official over seventy years old, with a youthful countenance but a vigorous spirit. Under the plump eyelids, a pair of eyes appeared cloudy in the flickering candlelight, playing with a jade ring in one hand. He raised his hand towards the screen,

"The Prime Minister calls us before the court meeting. Is there something to discuss?"

His voice carried a hint of weariness.

The other five sat upright in their chairs, their gazes coincidentally fixed on the screen.

Behind the "Mountain and River Map" screen, the shadow slowly spoke with a trace of pressure,

"The Colonel of the Ninth Mountain in Shu has arrived in the capital yesterday at 7 p.m.!"

"Staying at Xuankong Temple!"

Upon hearing this news, some in the hall were surprised, while others seemed to have already received the information, showing no surprise at all.

"This Border General dares to come to the Divine Capital after killing a Patrol Angel; he's quite bold." Someone sneered, stroking his beard.

"I heard that he openly defied orders in Shu, killing many court-dispatched troops, including some from the Prime Minister's family?" On the left, an official wearing a beast-patterned robe's eyes flashed sharply. What he referred to is when 150,000 Heavenly Army troops entered Tianxiong Pass to take over Shu, only to be thwarted by Chen Yuan, a matter that caused a great stir and is no secret.

Our Prime Minister's surname is Huangfu!

To say this gentleman holds sway over the court is an understatement, for the Huangfu family has an ancestor who has lived for many years, often rumored dead but always appearing at crucial moments, a Martial Saint in the Seventh Realm.

"What does the Prime Minister intend to do?"

"I think during today's court session, His Majesty will likely summon him to the palace. We should jointly impeach him. With his foundations, no one is likely to support him in court. Even someone of Dragon Tiger General rank would have to endure the Emperor's wrath." Another raised his hand, speaking with a faint sneer.

Contrary to the suggestions of a few officials, the shadow behind the screen slowly shook his head, his voice carrying a touch of depth,

"Impeaching him is easy, but the charges aren't substantial enough. This man is incredibly insolent and must have prepared beforehand. Before coming, he even altered the Emperor's decree, claiming it was issued to summon him back for reassurance, and made it public."

"Even if you successfully impeach him, His Majesty might not act immediately. He's not important, but Shu might change instantly." The voice behind the screen was slow but carried an imposing momentum.

"Outrageous! He dares to alter the Emperor's decree!" Someone immediately slapped the chair, their anger reaching the crown of the head. "He must be eliminated quickly to prevent harm to our Daqian state!"

A look of righteous indignation!

The others contorted in thought. The court was not stable at the moment, and the sudden emergence of such a thorny issue, although they spoke boldly, it was merely to make a stance in front of this Prime Minister. Truly confronting a Dragon Tiger General was not something a few words could decide.