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Chapter 84 Yixi Breaks Off the Engagement

Pei Nai nodded, "How long will it take for the reinforcements to arrive at Huayun Village?"

"This is what I want to tell you next. It will take at least a month to mobilize the imperial guards from the capital to the western border. If we mobilize the garrisons of the three neighboring states and the southwestern border troops, we can arrive in ten days."

Pei Nai frowned slightly.

The situation in Huayun Village cannot last more than a month. If we defend the village for ten days and delay it a bit, there may still be hope.

But obviously, Xiao Mingyi only said half of what he meant.

"However." He glanced at Ju Yan, Jiang Yueteng and others, and said in a steady tone, but it was like a cold wind blowing through the skin: "Those garrison troops will obey my orders."

Pei Nai was even more confused, "What do you mean?"

"You'll have to ask our Lord Duan Ding about this." Xiao Mingyi said with a hint of ambiguity.

Pei Nai then understood that the real power over these armies was in the hands of Gu Jinheng, and only he could mobilize the troops.

"Does it require his own military order?"

Pei Nai looked at Ju Yan, "He has just escaped from danger, and I don't know when he will wake up. Can you send a letter for him?"

Ju Yan shook his head. "The news that my master was poisoned and unconscious has spread. I can pass on the order to let the garrisons in the west prepare, but I cannot issue the order to send troops."

Pei Nai just thought this was unreasonable. "Do you know when he will wake up? Thousands of miles of territory and tens of millions of people, how can this be a joke? Can you afford the consequences?"

Ju Yan bowed his head respectfully and said, "Any mobilization of more than half of the troops must be approved by the highest commander. This is an ironclad military rule and they have no choice but to obey it."

He added: "But there is another military rule. When the national territory is threatened, the mission of resisting foreign enemies takes priority. As long as more than three officers above the rank of general in the garrison agree, they can bypass the highest commander and send troops immediately."

It's almost like an explicit statement.

Pei Nai was not stupid and immediately understood what he meant.

"What if it's Tianyao's vassal state that asks for help?" Pei Nai asked.

"It depends on the situation. If it will further affect the situation at the Tianyao border, the above military regulations will apply."

Pei Nai took a step forward, "That's easy. Help me draft the relevant documents. I'll give you the reason for sending troops, and the rest is up to you."

"Yes, sir." Ju Yan said without hesitation.

Xiao Mingyi listened to their discussion silently, and suddenly said: "Don't forget, we want to save Han Ruize. If Duke Duan Ding wakes up in time but opposes sending troops to reinforce Huayun Village, what should we do then?"

This speculation is not without reason, and the consequences are fatal.

Gu Jinheng had betrayed Pei's army once, so why wouldn't he do it a second time?

This thought depressed Pei Nai.

Why is the fate of her and countless soldiers always controlled by Gu Jinheng again and again?

She thought about the possibility that Xiao Mingyi mentioned, and finally spoke slowly: "Then I need you to help me convey a message."

After the meeting, Pei Nai prepared to go back home and pack his bags.

If the Wu tribe's target is really Huayun Village, then the army will arrive within ten days. Once the war breaks out, Huayun Village will be in danger facing 100,000 enemy troops.

She had to set out before dark to save time.

But as soon as he stepped out of the palace gate, the palace servant who had been waiting outside for a long time and did not dare to come in to disturb him immediately came forward to report.

Prince Guangping, Imperial Tutor Yu, former Left Prime Minister Old Master Yan, Imperial Concubine Yan, Princess Chenzhao and others were waiting in the outer palace courtyard.

Pei Nai found it unusual when he first heard it.

The Guangping Palace and the Yu family are somewhat connected because of Yixi and Yu Ren's marriage, but why are the people from the Yan family included?
She glanced back, but she seemed to be the only one confused.

It is said that at a time when her family and country are in danger, she should not be concerned with the affairs of these aristocratic mansions.

But this matter might be related to Yixi, so he asked: "What happened?"

The palace maid bowed and said, "The Yu family has asked the Guangping Prince's family to cancel the engagement, but the Guangping Prince believes that the reason for the Yu family's cancellation is too absurd and insults the reputation of Princess Chen Zhao. Your Majesty needs to make a judgment."

Although he didn't know the reason, Pei Nai was even more puzzled: "What does that have to do with the Yan family?"

The palace maid glanced at Xiao Mingyi, perhaps to see if he could continue. Then she said, "Miss Tang, you may not know that the Yan family held a birthday party for the former Left Prime Minister, Old Master Yan, the other day. The eldest son of the Grand Tutor, Yu Ren, flirted with Concubine Yan's third sister, Yan Xier, after drinking. The Yan and Yu families discussed together, and the Yu family broke off the engagement with the Guangping Palace, and chose a day to propose to the Yan family."

Since it was Yu Ren's problem, as long as the Yu family gave a reasonable explanation to Prince Guangping's Mansion, Prince Guangping would always be lenient to others and would not make things too difficult for them.

At this moment, three major families with important status in Tianyao were in front of the emperor because of a marriage contract.

Wouldn't we become the laughing stock of the world if this got out?

Pei Nai found it outrageous.

"Go to the Tang residence and tell Beiju and Qingzhu to help me pack my luggage for the long journey. I will be back later."

"As ordered."

Xiao Mingyi walked slowly behind Pei Nai.

Pei Nai turned around and asked, "Go and have a look?"

Xiao Mingyi nodded.

They moved to the outer hall, and the palace servants invited everyone who was waiting outside in.

Xiao Mingyi sat comfortably on the dragon throne. The heads of the three families and the managers led everyone to kowtow and kneel, "Long live our emperor!"

"Flat body."

Pei Nai saw Yi Xi standing at one side of the hall, so he walked down the stairs.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Everyone stood up and looked at Pei Nai with a strange look in their eyes.

Xiao Mingyi raised his hand, a little unhappy on his face, "I have heard the whole story, you could have discussed and solved it privately, but you brought it to me, what are you going to do?"

Pei Nai stood beside Yi Xi.

Yixi didn't say much, but patted her twice out of everyone's sight, indicating that she didn't need to worry.

Old Master Yan's hair and beard were all white, and his beard was trembling with anger. "Yu Ren, the eldest son of the Yu family, is treacherous and frivolous. He insulted the reputation and innocence of my grandson Xier, but he could not give our Yan family an explanation. Please, Your Majesty, do us justice!"

Yu Taifu stood up again and said, "Your Majesty, the Yu family is not good at educating their children, and we are willing to accept the blame. We are willing to arrange a wedding with three matchmakers and six betrothals, hold a grand banquet, and formally marry Miss Yan Xier. We have also obtained the consent of the Yan family for this matter, but we need to cancel the engagement between Ren'er and Princess Chen Zhao first."

"You said this in front of His Majesty, and it makes me seem like I don't know what's good for me and am unreasonable." Prince Guangping was furious. "Why don't you tell me why you want to cancel the engagement on the grounds that both parties are at fault? Your Yu family cares about its reputation, but why should Chen Zhao be implicated by you?"

Yu Taifu paused for a moment, as if he felt guilty, "That was Ren'er's ignorance, he just spoke nonsense in anger, please forgive me, Your Majesty, this matter was all caused by Ren'er alone, it has nothing to do with Princess Chen Zhao."

"Dad! If it weren't for Princess Chen Zhao, how could I have suffered such misfortune?" Yu Ren was unwilling to accept it, but was interrupted by Master Yu.

"How dare you! This is in front of His Majesty!"

Xiao Mingyi waved his hand and Master Yu hurriedly stopped.

"You said that this happened because of Princess Chen Zhao?" Xiao Mingyi looked down at Yu Ren, his words revealing doubt, "Why do you say that?"

Yu Ren took the opportunity to kneel down and looked at Yi Xi and Pei Nai, "It is well known that Miss Tang Mingzhi is a jinx. Princess Chen Zhao has been with her for a long time, so she must have been contaminated by her unclean and filthy aura. Since Princess Chen Zhao and I got engaged, all kinds of bad luck have come one after another!"

He stretched out three fingers and swore, "I swear to heaven that I was not drunk that day, but my body was extremely hot and I rushed towards Miss Yan Xier uncontrollably, as if I was possessed by a demon!"

"How outrageous!" Tutor Yu and Old Master Yan scolded in unison.

Yu Ren knelt down unwillingly, waiting for the emperor to give him justice.

Xiao Mingyi smiled suddenly, "Husband-killing?"

As one of the few people in the palace who knew the inside story, Xiao Mingyi just felt it was ridiculous at this moment.

After all, Gu Jinheng is the most noble person in the entire Tianyao.

His martial arts skills have been perfected, his muteness has been cured, and he holds real power. Since his marriage to Pei Nai, how could he have encountered any misfortune?

He glanced at Pei Nai and everyone else, with a sharp look in his eyes.

"As far as I know, that was just a reason Mingzhi made up when she rejected the Second Prince of Qilu's proposal. Neither Mingzhi nor the Second Prince of Qilu took it to heart. I wonder how this word got out?"

(End of this chapter)