Chapter 1380 1381 Take the Bait!
Mu Hanyan guessed right, Wu Tianxiong was really suspicious when he saw Lu Nianxin's provocative move before, so he suppressed his anger, but when he heard Lu Nianxin's initiative to back down, his mind changed again: look Come on, this dead old woman provoked herself just now, just out of her arrogant and domineering nature, not fearless, maybe she has regretted that she should not provoke herself now, so she will take the initiative to back down.
With this thought in his heart, Wu Tianxiong's ambition swelled up again.
"The empress dowager's words are inappropriate, the way of cultivation is very dangerous, Zifeng himself said that swords and guns have no eyes, let alone being injured, it is not surprising that he lost his life, how could it hurt our Yuewu family? The competition at the Jinlan Palace banquet is a rule passed down by our ancestors, so let's follow the old rules and continue." Wu Tianxiong said.
"Uncle Wu, if you still listen to the Queen Mother, let's stop here. This is a big day. If there is another accident, it will spoil everyone's interest." Yue Fanyi frowned and hesitated for a moment. He also persuaded.
In terms of seniority, Yue Fanyi was a generation lower than Wu Tianxiong, and the Jinlan Palace Banquet was originally a family banquet for the Yuewu family, so he put aside the etiquette of monarchs and ministers and called Wu Tianxiong his uncle. However, Shangyue's folk customs are different, and this may not be the case with An Yun.
Mu Hanyan was overjoyed. Seeing Yue Fanyi's hesitant and hesitating appearance, his acting skills were not inferior to his grandmother's. It turned out that the children of the Yue family all had the talent to act, even the emperor was no exception.
"The rules that came from our ancestors can't be said to be abolished." Seeing Yue Fanyi's superb performance, Wu Tianxiong affirmed his previous judgment and said resolutely.
"Yeah, what Prince Wu said is right. The rules handed down by our ancestors can't be scrapped."
"It's just a competition. It's been this way for so many years. Why should I change the rules for a little accident today?"
"It's just to help the wine, and the empress dowager doesn't have to mind."
... Several other officials also echoed Wu Tianxiong.
Mu Hanyan's eyes lit up slightly, and the few of them were probably the big fish that grandma was waiting for. Grandma and uncle didn't act in vain, they really got hooked.
"Since that's the case, let's try two more matches, Brother Wu. I don't know who the Wu family will fight next?"
"These years, some juniors have been fighting and making fun, and it doesn't show that I have a martial arts style. Today, it's better for this king to ask the queen mother for some tricks." Wu Tianxiong said loudly.
The last time he was beaten by the Queen Mother at the gate of the palace, he actually couldn't help but want to shoot several times. When Jingjian was absolutely destroyed by Mu Hanyan's sword, he also wanted to shoot. Wu Zifeng was severely injured by Mu Hanyan just now. At that time, he wanted to shoot more, but out of caution, he endured it all. After holding back for so long, he was finally able to take action. Wu Tianxiong's face was full of excitement.
As soon as Wu Tianxiong said this, the surroundings were dead silent, and many officials were surprised.
Wu Tianxiong actually challenged Lu Nianxin, this is not as simple as helping the younger generation to help the wine, in a sense, this is also equivalent to a competition between the two patriarchs. After all, Lu Nianxin has always guarded the Yue family. Now that the Supreme Emperor is in retreat, Lu Nianxin is equivalent to the head of the Yue family. Leaving aside imperial power and only talking about family status, even Yue Fanyi is not as good as her.
The results of the test between her and Wu Tianxiong will undoubtedly reflect the strength of the Yue family and the Wu family.
"Could it be that Wu Tianxiong actually has the heart to encroach on the throne!" Thinking of this, many people's faces changed dramatically.
In fact, the ancestors of the Wu family and the ancestors of the Yue family ended the chaos side by side, and they conquered the mountains and the mountains. The humility was given to the Yue clan.
If Wu Tianxiong wants to get his hands on the throne, he must prove that his strength is above Lu Nianxin, otherwise hundreds of officials will not accept it, and hundreds of millions of subjects will not accept it.
"What!" Lu Nianxin was also "surprised", looking at Wu Tianxiong, he was actually silent.
"Why, doesn't the queen mother dare?" Wu Tianxiong said with a sneer, he had already made up his mind to give it a shot, and naturally he would not be as respectful as before. What's more, Lu Nianxin's silence at this time also verified his judgment again.
Other officials also saw Lu Nianxin's strangeness. It is reasonable to say that with her temper, she should have taken out a big knife and slashed in the face of such a provocation. At this time, she was silent. Could it be that her cultivation has gone wrong? what is the problem?
"It's rare that my uncle is so elegant. I think it's better for me to discuss with my uncle." Yue Fanyi said in a deep voice.
His words, like a boulder falling into the lake, once again set off a storm in the hearts of the ministers.
Although this was a family banquet for the Yuewu family, even though Yue Xiuming was dressed in civilian clothes and treated Wu Tianxiong as his uncle, he did not talk about the etiquette of monarchs and ministers, but he was still the monarch of a country after all, and he actually took Wu Tianxiong's challenge instead of his mother. what does that mean? Apart from the problem with Lu Nianxin's cultivation, they couldn't think of any other reason.
"Your strength is still a little short, and you are not qualified to play against this old man." Wu Tianxiong pressed on.
what did he say? He dared to say that the dignified king of a country was not qualified to fight against him, which was clearly a contempt for the imperial power. Almost everyone was horrified.
Wu Tianxiong's ambition was also completely exposed. He really has the heart of conspiracy to usurp the throne!
And those officials who agreed with Wu Tianxiong showed a knowing smile, and they almost didn't have a crown to celebrate.
"Since you insist on fighting with me, then let's fight." Lu Nianxin stood up slowly, but his feet were a little vain. There is no longer the domineering arrogance of the big sword in the past, but there is some helplessness to be driven to a dead end.
"Queen Mother..." Yue Fanyi and Yue Fanchen were worried and wanted to get in front of her.
Mu Hanyan almost burst out laughing, this family, when it comes to acting skills, are really superb. Looking at Yue Fanchen, her eyes are red with the sword hilt in her hand, and she is moved even when she sees it.
"You guys are not strong enough, step back." Lu Nianxin said with a frosty expression.
Although Yue Fanyi and Yue Fanchen were worried in their hearts, they had been in awe of her since childhood and did not dare to argue, so they clenched their fists and stepped back.
"Brother Wu, please." Lu Nianxin walked to the middle of the open space with vain steps.
The two maids brought the broadsword, and Lu Nianxin took the broadsword and stomped heavily on the ground. Her movements were still as calm as before, heroic and domineering. But a careful person will find that in fact, there is no longer the ease and casualness of lifting weights in the past.
Among the ministers, many people also showed a worried look.