Reborn as Murong Fu: This Time I'm the Protagonist

Chapter 499 Tryst
These words caused an uproar, but for a moment no one dared to speak out against them.

Empress Dowager Gao said, "The martial arts skills of Minister Murong are unmatched even by the million-strong army of the Song Dynasty. Moreover, Minister Murong has made great contributions to our Song Dynasty. He is worthy of the title of Jiedushi (military governor).

Although the title of Jiedushi was merely nominal, it represented a height that countless military men of the Song Dynasty dreamed of but could never reach in their lifetime. Just how rare was it?

To put it simply, a hundred years later, Han Tuozhou, along with the fool Zhao Ruyu, spent all their time and energy staging a farcical abdication, only to fail to obtain the coveted title of Jiedushi (military governor). While Zhao Ruyu's foolish and inhumane actions certainly played a part, it also highlights how rare and valuable the title of Jiedushi truly was.

Zhao Xu pondered for a moment, a slight smile curving his lips, as if he had thought of something, and said, "Grandson thinks Grandmother's suggestion is excellent. The Privy Council may issue an edict to grant Mr. Murong the title of Military Governor of Yunzhou."

No one in the room reacted in any particular way. Some even asked their companions where Yunzhou was, but the Empress Dowager remained noncommittal.

Only Murong Fu had a hint of amusement on his face as he gave the young emperor a deep look: This brother-in-law is still up to his old tricks.

Information in this era was far less readily available than in later generations. Many people's farthest travels in their lives were probably only to their county town, and most people only circulated within a few dozen miles of their hometown, resulting in extremely narrow-mindedness. Even so-called royal relatives had little concept of this unless they specifically researched it.

Where is Yunzhou?
Simply put, it is the place that later became Datong in Shanxi, a coal-producing region.

This place would not be unusual in later generations, but at this time, Yunzhou was not within the territory of the Song Dynasty.

It was located in the Liao Dynasty, and even in the western part of the five capitals of the Liao Dynasty, a place where the Liao emperor would stay for one or two months every year.

In short, it was like the young emperor using things from other people's bags to do favors.

If someone else did such a thing, it would at most be a minor moral flaw. But for a monarch to utter similar words is quite intriguing.

The young emperor has no intention of settling down.

When Empress Dowager Gao heard her grandson change his address, she didn't think much of it and looked at him with satisfaction: "Good, very good. Mr. Murong, I hope that you will be able to devote yourself to the country, support the nation, and be loyal to the country in the future."

Murong Fu smiled knowingly: "Your subject accepts the decree and thanks you."

……

Late at night, at the gate of Cifu Palace.

Apart from a handful of people on night patrol, the entire palace was asleep.

A petite figure emerged from the darkness, looking around as if searching for someone. After scanning the area, a hint of disappointment flashed in her beautiful eyes. The cold wind was howling, and apart from the group of night patrolling eunuchs who had just left, there was no one else around.

"Your Highness is very punctual!"

A cool male voice, tinged with a hint of mockery and pity, rang out behind the Chu princess at just the right moment. It was none other than Murong Fu.
The Chu princess was slightly startled. When she came over, she looked around to make sure no one was there before revealing herself. Where did this person come from, without a sound?

"I went back to explain some things and just got back. It's 3:45 AM, not too early, not too late, just right."

Seemingly sensing the Chu princess's thoughts, Murong Fu offered a timely explanation. The Chu princess scoffed, "Who asked you!"

Though she said this, her heart couldn't help but pound – in the dead of night, in a secluded mansion, a lone man and a lone woman, it was just like the scene in those legendary tales of stolen love and lust. Although the princess of Chu was trying to confirm something, the ambiguous and romantic atmosphere at this moment still made her pretty face blush slightly.

"Lady Huang, I have no ill intentions. Please stop spying and show yourself!"

Murong Fu suddenly turned his head to look at a small alley around a corner, and said softly, his deep voice carrying a great deal of power in the darkness.

The Chu princess was taken aback: "Huang Shanggong?"

Like a fine needle falling on a carpet, in the back alley, a beautiful woman in palace attire moved gracefully, revealing her figure. She was none other than Huang Shanggong, who had stood next to the Empress Dowager earlier that day and had met Murong Fu once.

Although the beautiful woman in palace attire had been discovered, she remained calm and expressionless as she said to Murong Fu, "Mr. Murong, you truly have excellent hearing. Just now, when I saw you appear, my breath quickened by only one beat, and you noticed me. Your internal strength is truly awe-inspiring. However, there is something I don't understand, and I would appreciate it if you could enlighten me."

Murong Fu said, "If there is anything I can do to help Lady Huang, I will certainly tell you to the best of my knowledge."

Huang Yunjin said, "Very well, then please tell me, Young Master Murong, why would you, with your martial arts skills and status, engage in such secret meetings and clandestine exchanges? What is the reason behind this?"

The princess of Chu was greatly embarrassed, realizing that the lady-in-waiting who had watched her grow up had misunderstood, and hurriedly said, "Aunt Yun, you've misunderstood, it's not what you think!"

Huang Yunjin said, "Princess, you are still young and have grown up in the deep palace. You are most easily deceived by such scheming people. Hmph, there are plenty of people in this world who have ulterior motives and take the opportunity to climb the social ladder."

Murong Fu was both amused and exasperated: What had happened to him? Why did every woman who saw him think he had ulterior motives?

However, Murong Fu was too lazy to explain further at this point, and said, "Lady Shanggong, your arrival is just in time, and you can serve as a witness. Please come with me out of the palace!"

Huang Yunjin's eyes flashed coldly: "How dare you! If it weren't for the sake of Her Highness's reputation, I would have already ordered the guards to capture you. Let me give you a piece of advice: it's not too late to turn back from your misguided ways."

Murong Fu smiled helplessly and glanced at the Chu princess, who also had a helpless expression, unsure of where to begin.

"Since Lady Shanggong is unwilling to go with me, I will have no choice but to insist that you go."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yunjin tensed up immediately. The other party's incredible telepathic communication during the day had given her a high opinion of his internal strength. She knew that his internal strength alone far surpassed her own, and she had no confidence in defeating him if they fought. If the two of them were to fight and alert the night patrol guards, the situation would be difficult to resolve.

The two men faced each other from a distance of four or five zhang (approximately 10-15 meters), the atmosphere tense and fraught with danger.

"Look, who's here!"

Murong Fu suddenly pointed behind him.

Huang Yunjin snorted coldly: "Don't you think it's beneath your dignity to use such petty tricks, sir?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she felt a warm current flowing towards her heart. Huang Yunjin was stunned and stood frozen in place.