Entering the Imperial Court

Lu Qing's brain started buzzing again.

Ruyue saw it with her own eyes, so there was no denying it.

Lu Jun would be suppressed, and Ruyue would be detained?

Ren Tianye was the butcher's knife, and they were the meat on the chopping block?

How could Lu Qing be willing to accept this?

He looked at Ren Tianye coldly, Name your condition, and then let Lu Jun and Ruyue go.

Don't play mind games with me, you are not worthy!

Ren Tianye smiled.

He remembered Lu Qing's current expression and posture very clearly. He recalled that on the walls of Yunji City, when he shouted a demand for the equipment of seventy thousand imperial guards, Lu Qing had replied with just two words.

Very well!

Now, had they reached this thrilling moment again?

Then he really had to demand an exorbitant price.

Therefore, Ren Tianye said, The control of the two hundred thousand strong army!

Unexpectedly, Lu Qing did not agree immediately, but instead said, I can certainly hand it over to you. As long as Ruyue is well, these things mean nothing.

However, even if I hand the control of the two hundred thousand troops over to you, even if I publicly announce to all the soldiers that I am giving my position to you, those imperial guards simply will not listen to you!

Ren Tianye had anticipated this matter long ago.

After all, the imperial guards were fundamentally different from the soldiers rolling in the mud of the Northern Frontier. Moreover, the Empress was not dead yet, so legally speaking, Lu Qing had no right to transfer military power.

Yet Ren Tianye was not anxious in the slightest.

Instead, he smiled faintly, It is fine, as long as they listen to you!

Lu Qing finally understood. His face instantly darkened, and endless anger surged in his chest.

Ren Tianye wanted to use him as a weapon!

He was Lu Qing, the former second son of the Duke of Fuguo, the current Duke of Fuguo, and the General of Agile Cavalry of the Great Yu Dynasty.

Act as a weapon for Ren Tianye?

What the hell was Ren Tianye?!

He immediately said coldly, Ren Tianye, do not even think about it!

Then I will not. To Lu Qing's surprise, Ren Tianye simply stood up and left, without the slightest hesitation.

But before Ren Tianye could even step out, Ruyue chased after him, begging him to stay. Seeing that she could not catch up to Ren Tianye, she turned to look at Lu Qing.

Her face was full of despair!

Sure enough, you really do not love me!

Everything you said before about loving me was a lie!

You do not understand me, you do not love me, you will not even protect my child. Are you unhappy that he calls you father?

My son is so good. If he calls you father, it saves you the trouble of having another one, and you do not even need to support him. Such a great thing, and you are not willing, are you?

Fine, fine, fine, just consider me blind!

Lu Qing immediately sweat profusely.

No, what does this have to do with anything?!

He hurriedly went to coax her, followed by a series of promises.

The control of the two hundred thousand troops? Given!

Act as a weapon for Ren Tianye? Done!

Serve Ren Tianye? Served!

And you and your son have to stay as hostages? Stayed!

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The Council Chamber.

The last time they discussed things in this Council Chamber, it was a major matter concerning the destiny of the Great Yu Dynasty. In the end, they decided to summon fierce generals from all four directions to the capital to deter foreign tribes.

This time it was convened again, but it seemed extremely rushed.

The ministers had no idea what had happened, nor did they know what the purpose of this meeting was!

Most people thought it was Gu Qingyue's doing again, but when Gu Qingyue also walked in looking bewildered, they realized it was not him.

Then was it the Prime Minister?

As a result, the Prime Minister also looked completely lost.

It could not be Lu Qing, could it?

Everyone thought this way, but felt it was unbelievable. That man was currently in the honeymoon phase with Ruyue; he even could not wait to leave the last meeting early.

How could he proactively convene this meeting?

The crowd was bewildered.

Then...

They saw Lu Qing stride in.

His tiger-like eyes scanned the surroundings, shocking everyone into silence before he spoke indifferently, Her Majesty and Tuoba Xiangtai are guarding the Yuchen Mansion and refuse to come out no matter what.

This matter now concerns the safety of Great Yu!

At this critical moment of survival, we must make the most of our time.

Since we have already invited General Ren Tianye to bring his troops into the city, we should not leave him hanging outside the city, so...

Pausing, Lu Qing said, I have invited General Ren inside!

Boom!

The scene was instantly filled with shock.

They looked at Lu Qing in disbelief, then at Gu Qingyue. Their first reaction was that there was a conflict between these two, as their paces and methods were completely inconsistent.

One looked like he wanted to give Ren Tianye a show of strength first.

The other wanted to invite Ren Tianye into the city immediately?!

The ministers did not need to overthink it, because not long after Lu Qing finished speaking, Ren Tianye strode in, wearing silver armor, a long sword at his waist, and followed by more than twenty elite guards.

Ren Tianye was essentially bringing a sword to the hall, along with his personal guards. His aura was extraordinary to begin with, and coupled with his murderous intent, the entire hall fell silent after he walked in.

Everyone just fixed their eyes on him.

Ren Tianye ignored them completely and walked straight up to Lu Qing, and Lu Qing...

Reluctantly stood up and gave up the main seat that originally belonged to him.

Ren Tianye was not polite in the slightest and sat straight down.

A smile then appeared on his face. He looked around at these courtiers of Great Yu. It could be said that brilliant talents were gathered in one hall, but in his eyes, they were nothing special.

He spoke, Everyone present, perhaps many of you do not know me, or perhaps the one you know is just the ignorant and cowardly youth from the Duke Ren's Mansion of the past, but none of that matters anymore.

In the future, I will let everyone slowly get to know the real me!

I, Ren Tianye, am a loyal subject. My dream is to be the mainstay of Great Yu. Perhaps everyone cannot see it right now, but I believe that in the near future, everyone will definitely know.

My loyalty to Great Yu is witnessed by heaven and earth!

These words made many people at the scene feel much more at ease.

As long as he is a loyal subject!

Even if he was a self-proclaimed loyal subject, as long as he dared to proclaim it, it showed that at least a part of him was loyal.

Since he was loyal, they should study and discuss the most urgent matter at hand.

How to resolve the chaotic situation brought by Tuoba Xiangtai?

How to persuade Empress Xiao Mingzhao to return?

Therefore, someone had already spoken up, General Ren, Her Majesty and Tuoba Xiangtai have been in the Yuchen Mansion for many days and refuse to come out. What do you think should be done about this matter?

Yes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. Continuing like this is not a solution. Since you are here, General Ren, you must already have a plan in mind for this matter, right? Great Yu needs you to take action now!

General Ren, we want to threaten Tuoba Xiangtai with military force. Do you think that is feasible?

General Ren, whether Her Majesty can return to the palace smoothly depends entirely on you.

...

Facing the extremely earnest and expectant gazes of the ministers, Ren Tianye just smiled faintly and said, There is no rush for this matter...

Before he even finished speaking, the crowd exploded.

How can there be no rush?

Exactly, this matter is of the utmost urgency!

Ren Tianye, could it be that you do not want to save Her Majesty at all?

Ren Tianye immediately said, How could that be?

I am a loyal subject, how could I not want to save Her Majesty?

It is just that saving Her Majesty requires a long-term plan, and we need to strategize slowly!

"We must rescue them gradually, deliberately, flawlessly, and at a measured pace!"

"We cannot act rashly!"

"Do you understand?"

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