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However, Liu Shiwang had no idea what was written in the secret edict left to Xu Huai by Emperor Jianji at a critical moment.

Seeing that Xu Huai turned the partial letter of the secret edict, he hesitated for a moment, and finally hesitated his curiosity, took out the sample paper to compare the seal covered by the secret edict, and whispered: "Your Majesty's body was a little moved this morning. Maybe he expected that Xu Hou would arrive in Jianye..."

After Liu Shiwang checked the secret seal, he saw Xu Huai and Wang Ju about to remove the blade on his waist, and said, "Mr. Xu, General Wang has the title of "Imperial Weapon". He can walk in the palace of swords and swords. If you meet His Majesty, you don't need to remove the sword."

At the beginning of the Great Yue Dynasty, only six guards were allowed to carry weapons and guards in front of the imperial guards, which were called "Imperial Band Equipment". The number of people was relaxed afterwards, but it was limited to their strong skills. Senior Imperial Front Guards who came from the generals could get a title.

When Emperor Jianji ascended the throne in Xiangyang, he regarded the "Imperial Weapon" as a special merit and awarded it to the meritorious generals who actively resisted the battle of Chihu. Xu Huai and Wang Ju both received this reward; such honors were equivalent to swords and shoes entering the hall, but the rewards were slightly wider.

Last year, Xu Huai went to Beijing to meet him, but then took off his sword at the palace gate and went to the palace to meet Emperor Jianji, and attended the palace banquet. This time he didn't want to be too arrogant, but Liu Shiwang deliberately reminded him that there was no need to be unscathed.

Xu Huai pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly to Master Liu and tied his sword around his waist.

Under the leadership of Liu Shiwang and the Palace Master, Xu Huai walked towards Funing Palace with Wang Ju and Wang Fan with a complicated mood; Han Gui, Guo Junzong, Zhang Xiongshan, Niu Er, Xu Yan and others led the guards to stay outside the palace gate waiting for the news.

When he walked into Funing Palace, Xu Huaicai understood why Mr. Liu asked for a reminder.

In addition to King Zhao Guan, Zhou He, Hu Kai, Gao Chunnian, Gu Fan, Wang Boqian, Qiao Jien, Qian Shangduan and Xuanwei Army Commander Zhang Xin, Zheng Cong also rushed from Chuzhou to Jianye a few days ago in the name of visiting Emperor Jianji's illness, and was also waiting in Funing Palace at this time.

As the commander of the garrison and imperial guards, Zhang Xin took turns to stay in the palace with Liu Shiwang, Yu Gong and others during his critical illness. He basically kept his armor and weapons away, which was also their duty. However, in addition to Zhang Xin and the armored guards inside and outside the hall, King Huai Zhao Guan and Zheng Cong stood in the hall with their swords tied with their waists.

When Wang Fan saw this scene, he was even less clear whether Xu Huai's trip was right or wrong:

Except for Zhang Xin and Qian Shangduan, they have always been old ministers of Emperor Jianji's residence. They have become successful and have no direct relationship with Xu Huai. However, when Liu Shiwang and Yu Gong and other generals were Xu Huai and Jianji Emperor defended Gong County, they broke the rules and directly selected them from the lower-level military officials of the Mingshou Army and the Gong County Magistrate.

Even during the period when they were defending Gong County, Xu Huai taught them step by step how to attack and defend. After successfully defending Gong County, they gradually became important and trusted generals around Emperor Jianji.

In addition to these people, Deng Gui, Xu Huai and the people of Chushan were old friends, and Liu Yan also benefited from Xu Huai many times. Xu Huai led his troops to attack Taiyuan for thousands of miles, and the 100,000 soldiers and civilians in Taiyuan were able to safely retreat south to Xiangyang. The three imperial guards directly under the Imperial Camp Command were the 100,000 soldiers and civilians in Taiyuan.

In other words, even if there is no secret edict, the King of Huai wants to ascend the throne, or the Zheng family wants to support the prince ascend the throne, they will inevitably have to spend a greater price to win over Chushan.

However, Xu Huai may be able to succeed in this trip, but how will Liu Shiwang, Yu Gong, Zhang Xin, Liu Yan, Deng Gui, Wen Hengyue, Hu Kai and others view Xu Huai and Chushan?

If it hadn't been to the Funing Palace, Wang Fan would have wanted to persuade Xu Huai again.

Xu Huai didn't care what others were thinking. He knew that Zhao Fan would definitely not be able to arrive in Jianye in front of them, but he was not sure whether Zhao Fan sent someone to Jianye in advance to inform him.

He just glanced at Zheng Cong indifferently, and then bowed to King Zhao Guan, Zhou He, Hu Kai, King Zhao Yi and others:

"Have you met His Highness, Prince Zhou, Prime Minister Shu, Prince Wuwei, and Xu Huai returned to the capital by the order. Can Your Majesty be safe?"

King Zhao Guan of Huai was always cold to Xu Huai, but at this time he forced himself to be gentle and said, "The emperor has just woken up. Maybe he heard that you entered the palace today. Come and see us in the inner palace to meet you!"

Xu Huai took off his sword first and handed it over to his uncle Wang Ju, and then walked to the inner hall with King Huai Zhao Guan, Minister of Attorney Zhou He, Privy Councilor Hu Kai, King of Wuwei Zhao Yi and others.

The inner hall did not accommodate too much, and Wang Fan and Wang Ju were still waiting in the outer hall with other ministers - they also knew that Emperor Jianji might have been doing this for one or two days. Ministers of the third rank and above would rush to Funing Palace to wait in the past two days except for those who really had official duties.

The inner hall was filled with rich fragrance of medicine. When Xu Huai walked in, the palace maids had already lifted up the curtains. Concubine Zheng and Princess Yingyun stood in front of the couch to serve, and several imperial doctors were posted aside and waiting for the call at any time.

On the wide bed, Emperor Jian Ji was barely opening his eyes to see it, but his cheeks were deep and it was already when the oil was gone. There was too much reluctance in his turbid eyes, and the corners of his mouth were slightly touched but he couldn't spit out a word.

Seeing this scene, Xu Huai couldn't help but think of how handsome and elegant Emperor Jianji was when he first met Bianliang City. He was so happy that he could not help but think of the enemy at the head of Gong County, crossing the river to the north, Emperor Jianji personally led his troops to Wuyang, and even tears flowed. He opened his robe and knelt on the ground in front of the dragon couch. The Prime Minister kowtowed and said, "

"My name Xu Huai was ordered to go to the capital and bow to Your Majesty. I was a rash man. I was young and reckless and vulgar. I only knew that I had a heavy responsibility. I was in the Chu Mountains. I never forgot Your Majesty's teachings, and I never forgot Your Majesty's ambition to expel the captives, recover the Central Plains, and return to the capital of Bianliang. I have no strengths, but I am only a child who is passionate and willing to serve his ancestors, devote all his efforts, and use his lifelong efforts to fulfill His Majesty's thoughts..."

"Father, Father..."

Listening to Princess Yingyun's panic cry, Xu Huai raised his head, but saw that Emperor Jianji's arm was already hanging down softly again.

Concubine Zheng started to cry.

Zhou He, Qiao Jien and others panicked and signaled the imperial physician to come forward for treatment.

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Chapter completed!