mtlumby2d Chapter 1339
Chapter 1339
Zhao Feng's equally imposing presence, coupled with the well-prepared presence of numerous Imperial Guards, genuinely surprised Zhang Yi and the others.
After all, they all came out of the palace after court.
No one expected that Zhu Yunwen would dare to pull such a stunt against them, and at this moment, he seemed rather weak in the face of the large number of Imperial Guards.
Of course, this astonishment was only momentary.
Zhang Yi neither reached out to accept the imperial decree nor responded to Zhao Feng's accusation of "disobeying the imperial decree and showing contempt for the emperor." Instead, he immediately launched into a tirade against Zhao Feng: "I am a marquis personally appointed by the founding emperor! I have distinguished myself in battle! Zhao Feng! Don't think you can lay a hand on me just because you're a lapdog! Don't you know your place!"
After saying that, he stood up, looked around at the many Imperial Guards with their swords drawn, and spat on the ground: "Back when I was rolling in piles of corpses, you were probably nowhere to be found!"
Obviously.
Although Zhang Yi did not directly admit to disobeying the imperial order.
But his words were full of arrogance, implying that he had both military achievements and influence and confidence, and that he could not be arrested simply by issuing an imperial edict. What he wanted Zhao Feng to consider was whether the young emperor Zhu Yunwen, the master behind Zhao Feng, could take action against him!
After Zhang Yi's strong response...
Zhu Shou and Cao Xing beside him also looked angry and arrogant. They then stood up, and Cao Xing snorted and chimed in, "That's right! Some people can't see things clearly, but Zhao Qianshi, you'd better think it through. Are the three of us really someone you can arrest?"
His words were more direct, and the threat was more obvious.
Who can't tell that the so-called "some people who can't figure things out" refers to Zhu Yunwen?
at the same time.
The other dukes, marquises, and military officers around them also silently stood up, their faces showing disdain.
Although they were initially surprised by the Imperial Guards' display of force, they quickly realized—so what if the enemy outnumbered them? Even if they were all arrested, would their subordinates and adopted sons let it go?
Having come this far, Zhao Feng was naturally no longer afraid and decided to go all out. Seeing this, his eyes widened in surprise, and he shouted sternly, "Do you really intend to defy the imperial decree?!"
Zhang Yi, Zhu Shou, and Cao Xing exchanged glances.
Then, with his chin held high and fearless, he said, "So what?"
As noble marquises, they not only made great contributions to the previous dynasty, but also contributed to the founding of the Qianlong Emperor... They have plenty of confidence.
So that's what he was thinking.
That's what they said too.
Upon hearing this forceful reply, the other Imperial Guards around couldn't help but glance at each other—openly defying the imperial decree? Arrogant! Too arrogant!
Meanwhile, two undercover agents, who had been quietly observing the situation from behind the many dukes and military officials, exchanged a knowing look of delight: "Tsk tsk! The Duke of Liang's mansion hasn't even left yet, and the nobles of Huaixi have already caused such a commotion with the young emperor! Doesn't that mean the chaos in Yingtian Prefecture is already a foregone conclusion?"
For the two mice, this was certainly an even better thing.
from now on.
There's absolutely nothing to worry about after that!
The young emperor has already brazenly set his sights on three marquises. Even if the Heavenly King himself came today, these arrogant bandits would not tolerate it. Furthermore, the nobles of Huaixi have openly defied the imperial decree. How could the young emperor possibly tolerate that?
Take ten thousand steps back.
Even if the young emperor regretted it at this point and tolerated everything, these spoiled and arrogant brutes would never agree to it.
"It's all settled! This is all settled!" Both of them were suppressing their laughter, afraid that they might accidentally burst out laughing.
And this is the most urgent time.
It was Chang Sheng and Zhang Wen who exclaimed, "Damn it! What on earth is going on? Is His Majesty worried that Lan Yu and the others won't rebel? This matter was already incredibly difficult, and now His Majesty not only doesn't try to put out the fire, but he's adding fuel to the fire..."