Chapter 212： The cusp

Chapter 212 On the cusp

On the way into the palace, Ruan Youqing and Ruan Youning whispered to each other in their carriage and chatted about each other's childhood fun, while Ruan Ye couldn't stop laughing in his own carriage.

Mu Fei, who has always been gentle to him, couldn't help but glanced at him, and then said angrily, "It's not that Youqing praised you as being prettier than that kid Gu Changan. The corner of my mouth never let go."

Ruan Ye bared his teeth and smiled at his daughter-in-law, his eyes were full of complacency: "My family's Xiaoqing praised me, can't you make me happy?"

Mu Fei snorted softly, and continued: "I don't know how you compare with your future son-in-law."

"You don't understand this, don't you~ A man's desire to win or lose can be there at any time." Ruan Ye smiled again, and then moved in his heart, he moved closer to Mu Fei and continued: "Then Ah Fei, if I and my father-in-law compared to…"

Mu Fei glanced at him slantingly again, and said unhurriedly: "Of course... you still look good."

"Ah Fei really has good eyesight!" After hearing this, Ruan Ye embraced Mu Fei in his arms with a smile.

On the other side, Ruan Lingjun, who was sitting with his grandfather, was a little bit uncomfortable.

Ruan Chong first asked him to talk about the battles he personally led troops to fight in recent years, and then asked him to analyze each experience, such as which time the chasing soldiers fell into the opponent's trick, and which time they let go because they were too cautious. away the enemy.

Ruan Lingjun saw his grandfather's serious face, so he had no choice but to tell him honestly.

Soon, the carriage stopped at the gate of the palace.

Some important ministers who were invited were already waiting here with their families. Those who came early did not advance to the palace because the emperor had specially ordered them to wait here when he gave them posts.

Although they didn't know why, they got out of the carriage and waited obediently.

Only a few high-ranking and influential families got some gossip, secretly guessing the emperor's intentions.

After Ruan Youqing and sisters got out of the carriage, Ruan Ye and the others also got out of the carriage.

Then, the officials who were waiting in place were stunned.

Someone who reacted faster trotted to Ruan Ye, saluted with a slightly excited expression and said, "General Ruan is back! Oh... The general hasn't been back for more than ten years, and the situation in Beijing should be taken seriously." I understand too well. I am Bai Ke, Minister of Dali Temple!"

Ruan Chong had already stepped aside, nodded towards the other party with a smile, and then explained to the bewildered Ruan Ye in a low voice: "Master Bai, did you just enforce the law and return the two girls when they were wronged?" clean."

Sure enough, when Ruan Youqing and the others were mentioned, Ruan Ye's expression of alienation eased instantly, and he smiled and hugged Dali Siqing's shoulders, and said with deep affection: "Master Bai has always been honest and fair, and he has long respected him!"

Bai Ke originally admired Ruan Ye, and when he saw his friendly attitude, he immediately replied with joy in his heart: "The general praised you absurdly!"

The two were about to say a few more words when a middle-aged man with a smiling face came over slowly.

When he stopped in front of Ruan Ye, because the folds on his face were piled together, it made people think that this smile... was as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum.

I saw him look up, down, left, and right at Ruan Ye, and then exclaimed, "But... General Ruan?"

Ruan Ye also narrowed his eyes and grinned, and replied unhurriedly: "Master Liu, are you safe? I haven't seen you for more than ten years, and Master Liu is still in the official department?"

This person is Liu Zhui, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, the father of Liu Rou'er who had conflicts with Ruan Youqing at that time.

Liu Zhui chuckled: "I'm still in the Ministry of Officials! But thanks to the emperor's favor, I have now been promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Officials."

Ruan Ye slightly raised his eyebrows, continued to smile and said, "Then... congratulations, Mr. Liu."

Just as Ruan Ye wanted to talk a few more words and left, Liu Zhui suddenly changed his expression slightly, approached Ruan Ye and asked in a low voice, "General Ruan, returning to Beijing this time...you came back privately?"

Ruan Ye glanced at him with deep meaning, suddenly smiled softly, and replied unhurriedly: "If I come back privately... I will enter the palace boldly?"

Sure enough, the other party froze, and then reached out and patted his head: "Look at my elm head, I didn't even think of such a simple truth."

As he spoke, he suddenly turned to the others and said in a loud voice: "My colleagues, the emperor asked us to wait here, presumably for General Ruan! After all, General Ruan has been fighting in the frontier for more than ten years. It’s reasonable for us to wait for such a long time when we go back to Beijing.”

Ruan Youqing frowned slightly when he heard it.

It seems that this Liu Shangshu is not as tolerant as she heard before. If she guessed correctly, he should take revenge on them for his daughter Liu Rou'er.

She embarrassed his daughter, so he came here to embarrass Ruan Ye.

Especially this kind of seemingly non-hostile, even intimate look, like a soft but poisonous knife.

And what he just said is extremely ingenious.

After all, a group of high-ranking officials were waiting outside the palace for a general who came back suddenly. It would be better if they were broad-minded.

Moreover, the emperor did not clearly state the purpose of making them wait here.

If the emperor had other ideas, Ruan Ye who was pushed out by Liu Zhui would be in a very embarrassing situation.

Thinking of this, Ruan Youqing looked at Liu Zhui with some coldness.

Sure enough, after he finished speaking, some people were whispering, and some people strode towards them and greeted them politely.

Liu Zhui, who was still smiling at this time, praised Ruan Ye and praised him very highly.

The time of delay is getting later and later, and some people already have unhappy faces and bad eyesight.

At this moment, the personal **** serving the emperor suddenly appeared, and seeing Ruan Ye who was surrounded by everyone, he covered his mouth and smiled, then raised his voice and said, "My lords, be quiet first, our family is here to replace you." Your Majesty has something to tell you.”

After the sharp voice sounded, everyone immediately fell silent, waiting with bated breath for him to continue his message.

And when Liu Zhui lowered his head, the smile in his eyes was instantly replaced by treachery.

What he said just now, he just wanted to push Ruan Ye to the forefront.

No matter why the emperor asked them to wait here, he would push Ruan Ye to a higher place. This would not only make some people feel dissatisfied, but also make the emperor feel jealous when he saw that he was so respected.

Others are also thinking about it at this time.

The **** looked at the crowd with a smile, and after seeing them quiet down, he continued to speak slowly:

"The emperor said that General Ruan has been guarding Changzhou City for more than ten years. It can be said that he has a loyal heart. General Ruan is worthy of everyone's admiration for guarding such a remote place loyally. Therefore, I have specially invited you today. Here, you must greet the general well.”

The emperor ordered these people to wait at the gate of the palace earlier, but it was really to wait for the general who protects the country.

This kind of treatment instantly made some people with ulterior motives red-eyed.

(end of this chapter)