Chapter 168 (1/2)
Chapter 168: His Majesty says, the Grand Preceptor is hovering in the Heavens Original and most updated translations are from volare If read elsewhere, this chapter has been stolen Please stop supporting theft
One of the Grand Preceptor’s stewards ran all the way through the courtyard before asking for an audience at the study doors
“Come in,” Grand Preceptor Xie said
The steward quickly entered the roo sure to keep his head low as he bowed “Grand Preceptor, this servant just ran around the entire capital and didn’t see His Majesty order any men to stick up the proclamations”
Grand Preceptor Xie waved a hand to indicate the steward should withdraw
“Was His Majesty si those officials?” one official asked doubtfully after the steward left
Grand Preceptor Xie stroked his beard as he , “How could His Majesty be in the ht officials have left their homes”
“Because His Majesty knows the refugees can’t invade the capital’s barracks, he called off his scheuessed
“Called off?” Grand Preceptor Xie sighed and shook his head “The capital is nothing short of cal for those officials to leave the barracks”
All of the officials shi+vered at those words So His Majesty is deterht officials instead?
“It’s nothing,” Grand Preceptor Xie intoned “The barracks si in them now What’s there to worry about?”
The Grand Preceptor’s faction couldn’t help but feel that the eight officials had been fortunate so far At a time like this, it was paramount for the Grand Preceptor to protect them all Otherwise, where would Grand Preceptor Xie show his face if His Majesty killed off eight of his faction just like that?
The Grand Preceptor moved his foot before its sudden jolt of pain made him stiffen None of the other officials dared to look down at his feet It really was illogical that he’d gotten bitten by a mouse What kind of bad luck did one need to be attacked in the palace by one in broad daylight?
“Let’s talk about the Nine Gates Infantry Coo back, think of who you want to recommend for the position and write it down Have those names delivered to the Grand Preceptor’s estate,” Grand Preceptor Xie ordered
All of the officials chroused in assent After some more idle conversation, they withdrew and went to their homes
Cousin Magpie’s wife asked, “Have they finished talking?”
Cousin Magpie didn’t reply The husband and wife pair looked at the second son of Grand Preceptor Xie, Xie Anji, walk into the study
“Let’s listen for a bit longer,” Cousin Magpie said as he smoothed out his wife’s feathers with his beak to help her be more patient
“Father,” Xie Anji bowed to Grand Preceptor Xie in the study
“Mm,” the Grand Preceptor’s ansas noncommittal
“Third brother’s yet to wake,” Xie Anji said “Mother and sister-in-law are sobbing bitterly”
“Someone come,” Grand Preceptor Xie called towards the door “Pass on o to Old Mada hall”
The little pageboy stationed outside gave a noise of assent before scurrying off Xie Anji grew frantic “Father, are we really going to forget about whether third brother lives or dies?”
Grand Preceptor Xie replied, “Father’s planning to make you the Nine Gates Infantry Commander”
Xie Anji was preoccupied with thoughts of Xie Anshi+, so the sudden proclamation floored him
“You’ve stayed long enough as a member of the Ministry of War,” Grand Preceptor Xie added “It’s time to find you a better post”
Being the Nine Gates Infantry Coive Xie Anji more power, but a promotion in ranks as well Xie Anji naturally couldn’t ask for anything better, but he was self-aware enough to say, “I’ree”
“His Majesty has aimed to chose the Lord Protector Pei Yi,” Grand Preceptor Xie replied
“Then this son?”
“It’s not impossible for two provincial commanders to take one post,” Grand Preceptor Xie said “If father allows Pei Yi to become the Nine Gates Infantry Commander, His Majesty will have to retreat and let you take the same job as well”
Xie Anji wasn’t worried about that, but about Ning Xiaoyao herself Would His Majesty really retreat?
“Father will find a way,” Grand Preceptor Xie said “You just have to make preparations”
“Preparations?” Xie Anji echoed
“Unless Pei Yi dies, Ning Yi will only have more soldiers on her side in the future,” Grand Preceptor Xie said in a hushed tone “Father is going to send Pei Yi off to meet his late father”
“What is father planning to do?” Xie Anji asked in a hurry
“You should become the Nine Gates Infantry Commander first,” Grand Preceptor Xie leaned back to sit in his chair, his voice cold “There’s no way that Pei Yi will escape death”
Xie Anji nodded No one had ever escaped death when his father willed it on theet about Supreme Commander? 囧)
“Go on,” Grand Preceptor Xie finished, “Keep vigil over your grandmother’s coffin”
“Go find Xiaoyao,” Cousin Magpie’s wife nudged her husband “That old thing’s just terrible!”
Cousin Magpie flew out of the Grand Preceptor’s courtyard and headed for the palace As Grand Preceptor Xie approached the , Cousin Magpie’s wife quickly pretended that she was looking for worms to eat on the sill
“Magpie, ah, pie,” Grand Preceptor Xie ood fortune, so you should protect this old man and our Xie Clan”
Cousin Magpie’s wife pro to such drivel
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While Grand Preceptor Xie was staring out his , the eight officials’ ho a streaees to claim the insides for theht away their valuables, but the furniture, grain, and kitchen pots, utensils, and condi before the refugees had taken them all
“Let theuards after watching for awhile “As long as no lives are lost”
“Yes,” the iuards obeyed