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December 28th.
Early in the morning.
The solemn sound of drums rang out in the Imperial City.
The Sacred Emperor was on a tour!
The people who were watching the show were already waiting on both sides of the street.
The New Year was approaching anyway, and there was nothing to do in the cold winter.
These days, there were pitifully few things to do for entertainment.
The competition was already after winter, and it was getting more and more lively every day.
The Sage Emperor's trip was also a hidden battle of honor between the Li and Wu Families.
The commoners who had the ability to go to the old city thirty miles away were all eager to try.
Outside the square of the Imperial City.
The nobles had been waiting for a long time.
Creak!
In the cold wind, the city gate let out a bitter sound and slowly opened.
"Holy Emperor Qianqiu, long live!”
"Holy Emperor Qianqiu, long live!”
……
Wu Zetian's imperial carriage appeared at the city gate under the protection of the Thousand Bull Guards. The nobles on the square did not dare to delay for a moment and knelt down to pay their respects.
Among these people, many had been suppressed by Wu Zetian over the years.
Even if he had a million grudges in his heart, he didn't dare to show it.
The imperial carriage drove out.
Shangguan Wan 'er, who was standing on the imperial chariot, lifted the curtain.
"Everyone, please rise." Wu Zetian, who had a mole between her eyebrows and was extremely dignified, said a few words that made these wealthy families, who had never had the chance to step into the Imperial City since Wu Zetian took power, tremble.
"Thank you, Saint Emperor!"
Wu Zetian looked at these people and sneered.
The former noble families of Guanzhong could only grovel at her feet now, struggling at death's door.
No one could defeat her, Wu Zetian!
The imperial sedan started moving again. The nobles followed the heads of the three provinces and six ministries and left the city in a mighty manner.
After exiting the east gate, Wu Zetian looked at the commoners carrying their luggage and couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Heir."
When Wu Chengsi, who was beside the imperial carriage, heard this, he quickly bowed his head." Holy Emperor, I'm here."”
"Order the people to return."
Wu Chengsi looked at the commoners behind Haohao and hesitated.
Wu Sansi, who was beside her, spoke first." Aunt, the end of the year is approaching. The whole world is celebrating. The people are following us to witness the glory of Wuzhou and share the joy with the people. I think it's better not to stop you."”
Li Xian and Li Dan, who could only follow behind the imperial carriage, couldn't help but feel ashamed when they saw Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi accompanying the emperor and even daring to advise him.
Li Lingyue glanced coldly at Wu Sansi.
Wu Sansi asked the people of Chang 'an to follow him.
Sima Zhao's intentions were known to everyone!
It was nothing more than wanting countless people to see how Li Xian lost.
Li Lingyue looked at Wu Zetian.
Wu Zetian frowned slightly. How could she not know what her nephew was thinking?
He thought for a moment and nodded.
This scene made Li Xian and his brother feel even more aggrieved.
East Gate.
After hundreds of thousands of people left with the patrol team, Li Longfan appeared with his men and horses.
Humph!
Li Longfan looked at the mighty army and snorted coldly. A cold smile appeared on his lips.
"Enter the city!"
More than ten large carriages with heavy bearings made creaking sounds as they entered the city.
They arrived at the Tiger and Leopard Lane opened by the Wu Clan.
"Unload the truck!"
The people from the old city who were helping to transport the money and goods followed Li Longfan in.
"King, what a rare guest, what a rare guest…"
The manager of the gambling den recognized Li Longfan and quickly came forward to welcome him. Although he was smiling and flattering him, Li Longfan could clearly feel that there was no trace of respect in his smile.
On the contrary, this smile was filled with mockery and contempt!
Even a dog raised by the Wu family dared to do this.
Li Longfan was furious, but he remembered his elder brother's teachings and restrained his emotions.
Sooner or later, he and his big brother would kill all the Wu family and their lackeys!
With killing intent surging in his heart, Li Longfan urged,""Hurry up, this king is here to place two million strings of coins on behalf of my brother.”
The steward was shocked, but he seemed to be waiting. Then, he smiled arrogantly and said,"My master is waiting. Please wait a moment, Your Highness. I will do it immediately!”
……
On the bank of the Wei River.
Beside the waterwheel.
Li Xian led the government runners and petty officials of the old city and waited quietly.
"Li Xian, where's Long Fan?" Xue Chongjian asked in a suppressed voice.”
"I have something to ask him to do at the last minute.”
"What is it?"
Xue Chongjian saw that Li Xian was no longer answering and was so angry that he secretly gritted his teeth.
Qiao Junbei watched quietly.
He knew!
He had discovered it by accident.
Li Longfan escorted a large amount of money and goods away.
If he wasn't mistaken, he must have gone to the capital's Wu Clan's Tiger Leopard Square to place a bet.
Qiao Junbei knew why Li Xian had waited until now to place his bet.
The Holy Emperor had left Chang 'an for a tour!
The competition would begin soon.
By the time the Sage Emperor knew that he had bet two million strings of silver on the Wu Clan's Tiger Leopard Lane, the competition would have already begun.
The Sage Emperor had no time to react!
Li Xian had been holding back from betting because he was worried that he would throw out two million strings.
It aroused Wu Zetian's suspicion!
He was worried that Wu Zetian would stop them and force Li Lingyue and Wu Chengsi to cancel the ridiculous odds.
When Qiao Junbei understood all of this, he felt a deep fear for Li Xian.
This relative, who was a few years younger than him, was so deep and meticulous that it made one's bones tremble.
At the same time, this kind of hysterical gambler's risky behavior made people feel even more afraid.
One had to know that the strength of the Old City team and the Sacred Martial Zhou team was at most equal.
The Old City team had selected the ten strongest retired soldiers through the first month's competition with the Ranger team and individual competitions.
However, Wu Chengsi had used his authority to select the best from the Thousand Bull Guards and the Feathered Forest Guards.
Each had their own advantages!
They waited anxiously.
A mighty team appeared in their line of sight.
"Why are there so many people here?" As the troops approached, Qiao Junbei looked at the endless crowd of commoners behind him and exclaimed in shock.
Xue Chongjian's expression also became particularly solemn.
The petty officials and bailiffs were even more uneasy as they whispered among themselves.
Li Xian turned around and said,"There are so many people here. We need to divide the work."”
"Qiao Junbei, Xue Chongjian, after the emperor arrives, you two will lead everyone in the county into the city through the east, west, and south gates to maintain order.”
"This is a chance for the people of the capital to see the changes in our old city.”
"You all know how the Capital viewed the Old City in the past. Now is the time to hold your head high. What are you afraid of?”
"After entering the city, immediately mobilize the young and strong people in the city to help maintain order and guide the people into the arena.”
"Understood!" The petty officials and bailiffs from the old city were agitated and shouted.
So what if there were more people!
The more people came, the more the old city could hold its head high!
It swept away the resentment of being looked down upon by the capital for decades!
"Greetings Imperial Grandmother!"
"Long live the Holy Emperor!”
As the emperor's carriage approached, Qiao Junbei and the others all bowed and knelt. Li Xian stood to welcome them and only addressed them as Imperial Grandmother.
However, he stood out like a crane in a flock of chickens.
The ministers all looked at him.
Especially Li Xian, who had just returned to the capital.
Seeing is believing.
Looking at Li Xian's welcoming method, Li Xian couldn't help but be stunned.
"Evil beast! How dare you!"
When Wu Zetian did not speak for a long time, Li Dan seized the opportunity and rode out. He pointed at Li Xian and shouted angrily,"Kneel before the Sage Emperor!"
As he spoke, Li Dan raised his whip…
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