Chapter 209 (1/2)
Chapter 209: Living up to i imperial decrees
Once Ning Xiaoyao finished speaking, the Hall of Golden Chi silence Eventually, Elder Li bowed towards Ning Xiaoyao and said, ”Your Majesty is wise and brilliant”
”You're welco Xiaoyao replied
”……” said Elder Li What 'you're welcome?'
Ning Xiaoyao stared at Great General Luo until she felt like he was going to cry, then averted her gaze in satisfaction (Author: How did you know that general was going to cry, anyways? o(╯□╰)o)
”His Majesty is venting anger for your sake,” the Lord Protector uish between good and bad”
Pei Yan stared at the high doorstep before them and didn't speak The Lord Protector couldn't tell what his younger brother was thinking, either
”When you hear nasty things later on,” the Lord Protector warned again in worry, ”Just pretend you didn't hear a thing We can't cause trouble for His Majesty right now”
Pei Yan still re at the doorstep
”Can you at least react to your brother?” the Lord Protector asked desperately
”Mm,” Pei Yan intoned
(‵′), went the Lord Protector He really did only 'react' to me
”Your Majesty,” the official in charge of the gates called out in a loud voice ”The Lord Protector Pei Yi and his younger brother Pei Yan have arrived”
”Co Xiaoyao replied immediately
”The two of you, please go in,” the guard muttered back
With the Lord Protector leading the way, the duo entered the Hall of Golden Chimes It was absolutely silent inside as everyone watched the two brothers walk forward This was the first ti's imperial court since the old Lord Protector co headfirst into a pillar outside the hall Both of the Xiaoyao as subjects to their sovereign
”Rise,” Ning Xiaoyao was quite cheerful
The Lord Protector gave thanks and rose to his feet before Pei Yan followed in his wake
Grand Preceptor Xie began, ”Lord—”
”Don't talk!” Ning Xiaoyao instantly pointed at Grand Preceptor Xie, who choked on his spit and started coughing uncontrollably
”Oh! Did your illness get worse?” Ning Xiaoyao remarked ”Quick, send the Grand Preceptor away Have him see a doctor and take some medicine” It'll be much easier to talk with that poop out of the way
Grand Preceptor Xie extended his neck and forced hi, then said in a hoarse voice, ”This subject is fine Many thanks to Your Majesty for your concern”
Concern, your sister! Ning Xiaoyao only felt vexed froon throne
”Your Majesty,” an official from the Grand Preceptor's faction stepped forward ”This official believes that Pei Yan is not qualified” Although they had prepared to disparage the Lord Protector until circuuments useless, they still couldn't see a castrated man take the position of Nine Gates Infantry Commander
”If he's not qualified, are you?” Ning Xiaoyao retorted
”This official is incompetent,” the man hastily replied
”If you're inco pay froain?”
”Official's salary,” Lou Zigui offered
”Oh, right, official's salary,” Ning Xiaoyao said while staring at the officials ”You're taking an official's salary fro yourself incompetent?!”
The official was left at a loss for words He was only saying civilities! Your Majesty, can't you understand these figures of speech?!
”Official Zhou is not well-versed in the military arts,” Grand Preceptor Xie spoke up
”Then why is he butting in?” Ning Xiaoyao asked
”As aon behalf of govern?” Grand Preceptor Xie challenged Ning Xiaoyao, who rolled up her sleeves
Grand Preceptor Xie felt a chill steal upon his heart She's got nothing et physical instead?
”Cough,” Lou Zigui quickly covered hisXiaoyao's rolled-up sleeves Ning Xiaoyao's expression stiffened before she s this, many of the officials in court let out breaths of relief For the past few asse but live s?
Grand Preceptor Xie said, ”Your Majesty, why don't you let Official Zhou finish?”
Ning Xiaoyao replied, ”He's still not done yet? 'The outsider knows no more of the secrets of the craft than he knows of another country,' do you understand? He doesn't know martial arts and can't even catch a thief, but he still wants to meddle in the Nine Gates Infantry Commander's affairs?”
Grand Preceptor Xie's voice was cold ”This official doesn't practice martial arts, either”
”So you don't have to worry about it either,” Ning Xiaoyao quickly retorted
Once again, Grand Preceptor Xie was renderedmore than a castrated man”
Ning Xiaoyao felt that it'd be better to start brawling instead It was impossible to talk reason with such a jerk The Lord Protector's face was starting to look angry as well, and it took all he had to keep fro over the Grand Preceptor's chair
”Ha,” Pei Yang took this
”Impudence!” someone from the Grand Preceptor's faction spoke up at once ”Is the Hall of Golden Chimes any place for you to act so wanton?”
Pei Yan replied, ”His Majesty didn't even say I was being wanton, so what are you so upset about, official? Could it be that you're treating the Hall of Golden Chi the Hall of Golden Chimes as one's own house? You want to revolt?