Chapter 1034: Countermeasures

Time passed by minute by minute. There was no one in the palace. He was a small figure. It didn't matter if he helped himself to move forward. He was lucky enough to meet the emperor. It was a blessing that he had cultivated for several lifetimes. What else could he dream of?

Gu Qingyue walked around Wu Yi again and again, from the beginning of Weishi to the end of Weishi. Other people waiting entered one by one in ecstasy, and then left one by one with empty steps. This was because they did not leave the joy of meeting the emperor.

After Weishi, it was Shenshi, which was called "Ershi" by the people. It meant that after dinner, the sky gradually sank to the west, and the afterglow of the sunset appeared on the horizon.

A cool breeze woke Wu Yi up. He woke up slowly and felt refreshed. Wu Yi dared to say that this was the most peaceful sleep he had had since he came to the Western Land of the Upper Realm. He took off his guard and felt free and unrestrained.

Seeing Wu Yi's expression, Gu Qingyue didn't have the energy to complain. Anyway, they were not on the same path. From now on, they might go their separate ways. Just treat them as passers-by and don't take it seriously.

Thinking so in her heart, but seeing the sky getting dark, Gu Qingyue was really scared. She had come a long way, and she would not wait in vain!

The official's time is precious. There are arrangements tomorrow. Will he refuse to meet?

The more she thought about it, the more worried Gu Qingyue became. On her beautiful face, there was an indelible melancholy, and her temperament was a bit special.

Patting the dust under him, Wu Yi slowly stood up. At this moment, besides the imperial guards, there were only Wu Yi and Gu Qingyue left at the waiting gate.

The imperial guards looked at Wu Yi with a look of sarcasm and ridicule. Others were nervous when they met the emperor. This person must have jumped out of the cracks of the stone. He was so unscrupulous. Now when the emperor should have a dinner, he even missed the opportunity to meet the emperor. He really deserved it.

Just when the imperial guards were gloating over the misfortune, a shrill and long voice came from the waiting gate, "Call Chen Yan and Gu Qingyue to see the emperor!"

Gu Qingyue's heart, which had been hanging for a long time, finally fell. He quickly bowed and thanked the emperor for his grace.

It was his turn when he woke up. It was a great fortune in the eyes of others, but it seemed ordinary to Wu Yi. After paying his respects in a proper manner, he and Gu Qingyue, together with the eunuch who led them, entered the Zhengxin Hall. This was the main hall in the waiting gate. The emperor usually met with his subjects here alone. There were historians inside to record the questions and answers.

It was getting dark, and candles had been lit in the hall. The lights were shining, as bright as day.

The two entered the hall, kowtowed, and then after hearing the voice of "Stand up", they carefully raised their heads. The pearl curtain rolled up, the golden carriage appeared in the golden hall, the phoenix feather fan opened, and the treasure sedan stopped in front of the white jade steps. It was rich and magnificent, and wonderful beyond words.

It is not difficult to hear from the voice that this official has been a little tired after a day of hard work and worrying about the affairs of the nine states. He has been receiving so many people in a row, and his thoughts are from all over the world. He cannot make a small mistake, which consumes a lot of energy.

"My two beloved ministers, you have recovered the lost land and resisted the northern barbarians for several months, so that the enemy dare not go south. You are a great example for our military and civilians!"

Wu Yi and Gu Qingyue answered in unison: "It is the duty of a minister to be loyal to the country. Your Majesty praises you!"

"Too modest, just tell me what you want!"

"I am ashamed. I dare not accept the reward for the loss of soldiers and generals!" Yes, all the 10,000 people under Wu Yi are gone. It is a reward now, but if someone pesters me in the future, it may become a punishment.

However, before coming, it has been said that Wu Yi was rewarded this time not because of his merits, but because of political needs.

If it is really labor, it is only hard labor. According to the saying that merits and demerits offset each other in the army, Wu Yi became a commander without troops, and being innocent is a great favor from the emperor.

Military affairs are an extension of politics, but they are not the same as politics. Wu Yi and Gu Qingyue both understand that before they came, those documents for sealing had already been drafted, and now it is just a process.

However, sometimes, the process is more important than the result, and the key is that rewards and punishments come from the emperor.

According to common sense, after three requests and three resignations, you can get out, but at this moment, outside the palace, a eunuch suddenly shouted: "The queen is here!"

The true dragon emperor smiled faintly, got up and went out to greet him.

As for Wu Yi and Gu Qingyue, they were even more shocked, and followed carefully behind, ready to pay their respects.

The queen came here for no other reason, because the emperor was often busy with government affairs and forgot the time to eat, so he often cooked meals and delivered them personally. They are an old couple, and the queen does not need to please people with her beauty. The important thing is to keep herself in front of the emperor.

Although delivering food is a small matter, in the harem, there are so many small matters that have become big matters. Some concubines, even if they want to deliver, have no chance. No one dares to compete with the queen for this matter.

As the food was delivered, the emperor might go to the queen's courtyard tonight. What a good opportunity.

After being forced to feed a handful of dog food, Wu Yi listened to the sweet words of the two, his eyes wandering, and his left ear went in and his right ear went out.

Perhaps the emperor felt that Wu Yi and Gu Qingyue had been waiting for a long time and had no food, so he generously invited the two to eat with him.

This is a great gift. There is no doubt that being able to eat with the emperor will definitely add a lot of glory to it in the future. It is no exaggeration to say that even Gu Qingyue's grandfather, who was a marquis, may not have eaten with the emperor.

Gu Qingyue agreed with trepidation, but he was ecstatic and excited in his heart.

In contrast, Wu Yi agreed generously and naturally.

The queen sat beside the official, preparing tableware and placing plates for him. No one was so ignorant as to interfere at this time.

The queen cooked several kinds of food every day, and she changed them almost every day to prevent the official from getting tired of them. Today, the queen cooked nine dishes. After the official chose five, the remaining four were divided between Wu Yi and Gu Qingyue.

They were all small plates, and the dishes were very delicate. As for the portions, they were not much, because the queen prepared only one portion.

Fortunately, there were many fruits and desserts, which barely filled them up. In addition, Gu Qingyue was concerned about the demeanor of a lady from a noble family and almost didn't eat anything, so Wu Yi was able to feast on them.

It was a break at the dinner, but because Wu Yi and Gu Qingyue were on one side, it was impossible to rest.

The official took the opportunity to ask about the defense of Tianlang City. The queen advised her a few times, but she didn't stop it. Her husband was concerned about state affairs. If she stopped it, people inside and outside the court would criticize her in various ways. From a certain perspective, was this her opportunity to participate in politics?

This was another blessing for Wu Yi, because it extended the time for playing the duet.