The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, and everyone was watching Jia Lian's reaction.

In particular, the generals from the Firearms Battalion looked at each other unconsciously and then gathered together for a few seconds.

Because they could all see that with the disclosure of Jia Lian's "true identity" and the Emperor's great promise to recruit him, the generals in the guard camp and pro-army camp who were originally in the same camp as them looked at them with wariness.

This made them feel like they were the target of public criticism for an instant.

But then they all felt at ease, because from each other's firm expressions, they also understood each other's thoughts.

No matter what the Marquis chooses, they will firmly stand on the Marquis's side. They believe in the Marquis's judgment. This is a tacit understanding developed over a long period of time.

Jia Lian stood in the middle of the horse, looking silent.

No one can guess what he is thinking in his heart at this moment.

Clan status?

Prince?

Noble indeed.

However, in the current situation, what does it matter?

Ignoring the swarm of swarms fleeing out of the palace and being driven away like chickens by the Imperial Guards, there was no longer a clan identity, a county king, or a prince!

Moreover, how credible can a promise made by a person in desperate circumstances be?

If the Supreme Emperor really valued him so much, why didn't he show any signs of it all those years ago?

Jia Lian didn't know whether the Supreme Emperor chose to ignore their lineage because he valued his reputation, or whether all this was just a lie fabricated by the Supreme Emperor in order to make a comeback.

None of it matters.

These words, after the Supreme Emperor said them, became facts in the eyes of everyone.

Isn't it true? How can the majestic emperor make fun of his own reputation and a major event related to the blood of the Tian family?

In other words, in the eyes of everyone, he is now the grandson of the Supreme Emperor!

On one side is my dearest grandfather.

One side is just an uncle.

It seems that normal people should know which side to choose.

Perhaps this was also the plan of the Supreme Emperor. After he admitted his identity in public, it actually severed the bond between him and Emperor Ningkang as a good king and good minister, forcing him to have only one choice.

I would like to ask, with his special status, would Emperor Ning Kang dare to reuse him in the future?

Wasn't Emperor Ningkang afraid that Jia Lian would suddenly come up with a secret edict from the Supreme Emperor and raise troops to rebel against him under the banner of "King Qin, fight against rebellion"?

Given his status, it's reasonable.

Therefore, as long as Jia Lian is smart enough, he should know that from this moment on, Emperor Ning Kang will no longer trust him, at least he will not use him as much as before.

He had no choice but to stand on the side of the Supreme Emperor.

But, is this really correct?

Jia Lian laughed at himself inwardly.

If it were not the current situation, or if the time were changed to yesterday, no, it only needed to be a few hours ago.

As long as the Supreme Emperor revealed his identity before last night's battle started, he might dare to follow the Supreme Emperor to fight for his wealth and fame, and reach the sky in one step!

But right now...

Even if all the soldiers in the musket battalion in his hands choose to follow him without hesitation, can these thousands of troops really protect the Supreme Emperor and fight through Emperor Ningkang's encirclement, and finally help the Supreme Emperor turn defeat into victory?

It's so unrealistic.

Emperor Ningkang originally had more troops than the Supreme Emperor.

After several hours of night fighting, they were defeated and a large number of imperial guards and soldiers from the Beijing camp were gathered.

One was ebbing and the other was ebbing. At this time, the military strength in the hands of the Supreme Emperor was only one-tenth of Emperor Ningkang's.

Not to mention, as far as he knew, Emperor Ningkang at the foot of the mountain had mobilized several groups of troops and horses to rush for reinforcements. Many of them had already arrived, and most of them were placed by Emperor Ningkang at the foot of the mountain for defense to prevent the Supreme Emperor from breaking out and escaping. A few of them had already arrived after dawn.

Mountain climbing...

As a sharp weapon, the firearm camp is sharp enough.

But on this battlefield, once he chooses to rebel, first of all, the one hundred cannons that are difficult to move and the hundreds of artillery troops will definitely be captured easily.

With the remaining three thousand musketeers, if Emperor Ning Kang is willing to pay the price and sacrifices a certain number of soldiers, he will definitely be able to see the red with bayonets and kill them all without leaving a single piece of armor behind...

So what if we were lucky enough to escort the Emperor down the mountain?

It was just a slim chance to risk the lives of thousands of soldiers in the Firearms Battalion.

The Supreme Emperor was desperate and had no choice but to give it a try.

But there was no kindness or friendship between him and the Supreme Emperor. How could he go through fire and water just because of the so-called "blood connection" he said?

He couldn't do it and couldn't do it.

Therefore, he did not look at the expressions of the people around him, nor did he look at Emperor Ning Kang inquiringly.

He silently raised his head and bowed to the Supreme Emperor:

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your kindness. It's just that I'm not blessed with such a small fortune, and it's hard to bear it.

I only know one truth: eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor.

Since I have received your majesty's favor, I should tie a ring of grass and die in repayment! How can I be like that capricious villain who forgets his kindness when he sees fame and fortune?

In addition, my grandmother is a first-class Rongguo duke, Jia Shi, the legitimate daughter of the first Baoling Marquis, is not the sister of Anyang Marquis, and I have never heard any elders in the family say anything doubtful about my life experience.

Discourse.

There must be some misunderstanding in between.

The bloodline of the Tian family is so important. Please ask the Supreme Emperor to send people to investigate and verify it again. You must not make a mistake.

Before the outcome of the matter comes to light, I must not dare to cling to it and tarnish the purity of the Tian family's bloodline."

Jia Lian's words made the Emperor stunned on the spot.

After Jia Lian finished speaking, he couldn't help but shouted loudly: "Idiot, don't be stubborn!

Don't you know that since I have made your life experience public today, he will no longer be able to tolerate you?

If you continue not to repent, you will be doomed. By then, it will be too late to repent!"

Jia Lian said nothing more, bowed to the Supreme Emperor, then turned his horse's head, and did not return to the Musketeers' formation. Instead, he came directly to Emperor Ningkang, respectfully called "Your Majesty", and then disappeared into the ranks of the generals.

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Emperor Ning Kang nodded to him, then took a step forward and said in a serious voice to the Supreme Emperor in front of him who was already too angry to speak:

"Father, please rest assured, Jia Lian is one of my favorite ministers.

I didn't know before that he was the bloodline left behind by my father, so I was often criticized and looked down upon.

Now that I know that he is my nephew, my sons and ministers should love and care for him even more from now on. There is absolutely no room for this.

On the other hand, since my father is old, he should take more care of his body and put honor and nourishment first.

Don't worry too much about your children and grandchildren.

The son-in-law failed to teach his son well, causing the prince to cause trouble and bringing the father into trouble. This is the son-in-law's fault.

Now I ask my father to move to a safe place, and after my sons and ministers have eliminated all of the prince’s minions, I will personally escort my father back to Chonghua Palace to rest.”

"You, you..."

"The treasonous son, the treasonous son, you..."

I don’t know which of the Emperor’s heart strings were touched by Emperor Ning Kang’s last words, causing him to completely lose his composure.

He stood up from the wheelchair desperately, pointed at Emperor Ning Kang, and seemed about to curse, but in the end he couldn't get up, fell back on the chair, and passed out.

Seeing this scene, the people on the Supreme Emperor's side naturally panicked and quickly escorted him back.

On Emperor Ning Kang's side, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Also, if the Emperor and the old man are sitting in the middle all the time, how can they move?

What should I do if I hurt a hair on the Emperor's body?

Emperor Ningkang watched quietly as the eunuchs pushed the Supreme Emperor away. It was not until their figures completely turned into the palace that he slowly turned back and nodded to the generals behind him.

After receiving the order, the generals dispersed and advanced towards the palace with their own troops.

…

Perhaps it was the big drama before the palace that made the remaining officers and soldiers in the palace almost lose their fighting spirit.

Emperor Ningkang's army entered the palace easily. Except for a few who resisted, all the others knelt down and surrendered.

One hundred Zhenyuan artillery pieces that were originally arranged in an array completely occupied the Taishang Palace without firing a single shot.

The situation is finally decided.
To be continued...