Joust For A Spouse
Furious, Mu Nihuang rode back to the Mu Residence.
She got off her horse and a servant immediately took the reins from her hands. Then, she stepped into the manor.
A guard quickly came out and said respectfully,"Eldest Commandery Princess, Military Advisor Yue is waiting for you in the inner court!”
Hearing the words Military Advisor Yue, Mu Nihuang's cold expression eased a little. She took off her helmet and hugged it in her arms. She stepped through the door and went to the inner court. The servant girls and servants on both sides made way to greet her.
On the left side of the inner courtyard was a pool of blue waves, planted with green round lotuses. At this time, the lotus had not withered, emitting waves of refined fragrance.
There was a gazebo next to it with simple tables and chairs. This was the place where Yue Buqun and Mu Nihuang always discussed matters.
"Mr. Yue!"
Mu Nihuang came to the inner court and called out when she saw a white figure standing in the pavilion.
The white-robed man heard the voice and turned around.
He was a man in his forties.
He had a long beard and a face like jade. He had a refined and righteous expression. At this moment, he was waving a folding fan in his right hand. His usual carefree expression was much more restrained and filled with solemnity.
This was the leader of the Huashan Sword Sect,'Gentleman Swordsman' Yue Buqun. He was also the military advisor of the 200,000-strong Mu Family Army. He was a highly respected figure in the Mu Residence. However, Mu Nihuang had always addressed him as 'Sir' and considered herself as a junior. She did not address him as a military advisor.
"Mr. Yue!"
Arriving in front of Yue Buqun, Mu Nihuang said angrily: "Do you know what was written on the imperial edict?”
It was a disciple of the Huashan Sword Sect who went to the drill ground to report that someone had come from the palace, so she knew that Yue Buqun had also received the same report.
"The person who came is a eunuch from the palace."
Yue Buqun gently waved his folding fan and extended his left hand to signal Mu Nihuang to sit down. He continued,"
"Therefore, the one who wins the fight for the Mu Estate is either the Empress Dowager or the Emperor. If it was the emperor, the imperial edict would definitely confer the title of princess. If it was the empress dowager, the princess would be conferred the title of princess.”
Mu Nihuang was stunned.
She didn't expect Yue Buqun to be able to even calculate this step! Admiration welled up in her heart. She placed the helmet on the table and sat down according to his wishes.
"Mr. Yue is right. The imperial edict was given to me by the Emperor.”
"A few days ago, I asked the princess to investigate the mastermind behind the rumors because I was afraid of this.”
Yue Buqun nodded calmly and was not surprised. He sat down and said: "It's just a rumor. The Mu Estate is a big tree that attracts wind. It's normal for there to be rumors. However, the imperial court was currently in a state of panic. Once the Mu Residence was brought to the table, there was no way they could walk down unscathed! The three imperial powers would take this opportunity to openly attack the Mu Residence, all thanks to this rumor.”
Listening to Yue Buqun's analysis, Mu Nihuang's anger gradually subsided, revealing a guilty expression: "It's my fault for not listening to you back then! It turned into this."
"Princess, your words are too serious. When the rumors first appeared, it was destined to end up like this. Even if we investigate, it won't be of much use. Princess, you don't have to blame yourself. You should think about how to deal with the matter of entering the palace as a concubine.”
Yue Buqun smiled and comforted.
At the mention of this, Mu Nihuang's face immediately revealed a bright and angry expression, her voice was as cold as ice,""The little emperor gave me three days to enter the capital! Humph! If he wanted to fight for power, he could fight for it himself. It was impossible to let the two hundred thousand Mu family soldiers tie him up!”
After saying that, she saw that Yue Buqun didn't open his mouth and wasn't angry, so she asked: "Mr. Yue, what do you think I should do?”
"Just don't marry the little Emperor." Yue Buqun replied indifferently.
"Not marrying him? "But that's an imperial edict. If you defy it," Mu Nihuang said hesitantly.
"I wonder how much do you still remember about the matter of the old prince and the princess recruiting a son-in-law?”Yue Buqun asked confidently.
"I remember all of the martial arts competitions to find a spouse and the winner becoming the son-in-law.”Mu Nihuang answered straightforwardly.
These were the words that her father, the old prince of the Mu Estate, had said to her. Although the old prince had passed away, she still remembered this matter.
"Yes! This was the old king's last wish, and as his daughter, the princess could not go against it. Therefore, even before the announcement of the imperial edict, the Mu Estate had already sent out an invitation to all the heroes in the world to participate in the Joust For A Spouse!”
Yue Buqun smiled as he spoke.
Mu Nihuang's expression finally became excited after he finished speaking.
"Could it be that Mr. Yue wants me to act first and report later? He would directly announce to the world about the matter of the Joust For A Spouse!”
Mu Nihuang suddenly stood up.
"That's right. The old prince's prestige is still there. With this name, the Imperial Court can't criticize him.”
Yue Buqun stood up.
"I'll do it now! Thank you, Mr. Yue!"
Mu Nihuang grabbed the helmet on the table and walked out.
Valiant and heroic, swift and decisive, these were all places that Yue Buqun admired.
Yue Buqun followed and took two steps, exhorting: "Princess, remember, you must let everyone know that the matter of the martial contest for a spouse is announced to the world before the imperial edict arrives!”
"I understand! Don't worry, Mr. Yue!"
Mu Nihuang had already left.
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