Chapter Seventy-Six: What a Joke!
Suddenly hearing the Imperial Guard mention the names of other countries immediately sparked curiosity in Mengyao Gu and Gu Yu.
It wasn’t a holiday, so why would foreigners come to Linfeng Kingdom?
“Big Sister, you just arrived and don’t know. A group of people just arrived claiming to be envoys from Dongbang Kingdom. They are here to establish friendly relations with Linfeng Kingdom, so they specifically brought gifts for a visit.”
“Oh? If that’s the case, why do you say you want to curb their arrogance?”
“Because they don’t even look at us properly! They’re all short and scrawny, acting like they’re so impressive. As soon as they entered the palace gates, they were yelling orders at us Imperial Guards. It’s truly outrageous!”
Upon hearing Mengyao Gu’s inquiry, the Imperial Guard who spoke earlier became even more animated.
He recounted everything that had happened not long ago.
Although his description wasn’t detailed, Mengyao Gu and Gu Yu immediately understood that the envoy from Dongbang Kingdom was not here with good intentions.
Otherwise, why would they behave so rudely upon entering the palace?
“Alright, I understand. Let’s go take a look!”
“Big Sister, we’ll secretly go cheer you on! I heard that the other party wants to spar with Linfeng Kingdom’s martial generals to see the level of martial arts here.”
“There’s also this? It seems it might really be time for me to take action.”
After bidding farewell to the Imperial Guards in the palace, the two immediately rushed towards the place they had inquired about, preparing to witness the situation firsthand.
According to the Imperial Guards, people had already been sent to notify the various officials of Linfeng Kingdom to come, and Gu Yu and Mengyao Gu were the first to arrive.
The arrival of the Dongbang Kingdom envoy was silent, and such unusual behavior already indicated that the other party did not intend to leave peacefully this time.
It made Gu Yu wonder what it would be like when envoys from other countries arrived, given how arrogant the first foreign envoy was.
Bai Qian was also unlucky. She had just taken over Linfeng Kingdom and encountered such a situation.
It was clear that they were bullying her, a woman in power during a regency. She lacked the rich foundation of past emperors, like a rootless duckweed, moved by the slightest breeze, with no autonomy whatsoever.
However, it was evident that the other party had guessed wrong.
They were gravely mistaken.
Bai Qian possessed not only immense power but was even more capable than the previous emperor.
If nothing else, the organization known as the Alliance was enough to illustrate the situation!
Moreover, Gu Yu felt that Bai Qian had more than just the Alliance as a trump card. Who knew what else she might have developed in the capital over the years. In any case, she couldn’t be underestimated!
Trying to target Bai Qian would likely result in being counterattacked!
“General Gu, Lord Gu, please come this way!”
When Mengyao Gu and Gu Yu arrived at their destination, the eunuch waiting at the door quickly stepped forward, bowed, and then led them towards the Imperial Garden.
The two naturally didn’t complain and simply followed the eunuch.
“My lords, the envoy from Dongbang Kingdom is incredibly arrogant, even wanting to challenge Linfeng Kingdom’s martial generals. Now, they are actively setting up a challenge for a display of kung fu, and are currently sparring with the Imperial Guards in the palace.”
On the way to escorting Gu Yu and Mengyao Gu, the eunuch directly relayed the information he knew, to avoid any confusion upon their arrival.
Upon hearing the eunuch’s words, Gu Yu couldn’t help but look at his little wife, thinking that the people from Dongbang Kingdom could have asked for any request, but they had to ask for a martial arts spar!
Wasn’t this seeking death?
His wife’s martial prowess was simply terrifying!
“Haha, the Imperial Guards of Linfeng Kingdom are nothing special! With so many people, not a single one is a match for the men of Dongbang Kingdom. They are too weak!”
As soon as they arrived at their destination, Mengyao Gu and Gu Yu saw a crowd gathered in a circle, and that arrogant voice was echoing from within the circle.
When the two quickly pushed their way to the front, they saw many people lying scattered around with evident signs of broken limbs and hands, clearly crippled.
These people lying on the ground were all wearing the uniforms of the Imperial Guards, which immediately angered Mengyao Gu!
Previously, when Mengyao Gu came to the palace on duty, she had formed a considerable friendship with these Imperial Guards. Seeing her former comrades beaten like this naturally fueled her anger.
However, before Mengyao Gu could make a move, Gu Yu immediately stopped her.
The situation was unclear, and Mengyao Gu couldn’t act yet.
Unlike those only concerned with the injured Imperial Guards, Gu Yu had a broader perspective and carefully observed the entire scene.
He saw the short man in the center, with a clear mocking smile on his lips, evidently the one who had attacked.
Bai Qian, dressed in luxurious attire amidst the crowd, although smiling, her smile was more like a cold sneer.
Bai Qian had anticipated the rudeness of the Dongbang Kingdom envoy, but she hadn’t expected them to be so arrogant.
They truly showed no regard for Linfeng Kingdom!
Did they think they could be so rampant just by dealing with a few Imperial Guards?
What a joke!
Since the other party was so ill-mannered, she would have the Alliance members teach them a lesson, so they wouldn’t think Linfeng Kingdom had no one!
The Alliance members’ attacks were either fatal or resulted in injuries.
She hadn’t intended to use this card, but who could have imagined the Dongbang Kingdom envoy would seek death themselves!
Then don’t blame… Huh? When did Mengyao Gu and Gu Yu arrive?
At this point, there was no need for the Alliance members to appear.
Just as Bai Qian was thinking of having the Alliance assassins disguised as Imperial Guards enter the fray, her gaze suddenly landed on the figures of the Gu family.
This immediately delighted Bai Qian, thinking that these Dongbang Kingdom envoys were finished!
With Mengyao Gu, a tiger general, they would definitely make the other party suffer.
“Empress Bai Qian, your country truly lacks much talent, which is regrettable. Why not leave my few military officers here in Linfeng Kingdom to teach, as a small token of Dongbang Kingdom’s goodwill!”
“Let’s forget it, Linfeng Kingdom cannot accommodate the great generals of Dongbang Kingdom.”
“Empress, you speak wrongly. Dongbang Kingdom and Linfeng Kingdom are friendly nations. At a time when the former Emperor has passed away and there is no one capable to be used, we need the help of Dongbang Kingdom to restore Linfeng Kingdom to its former peace and prosperity.”
After finishing his verbal taunts, the short man shifted his gaze to Empress Bai Qian in the crowd, and as he spoke, his eyes held a hint of lecherousness.
Upon seeing this, many people around them glared angrily at the Dongbang Kingdom envoy, thinking that these foreign envoys were going too far!
They were truly detestable!
“Linfeng Kingdom’s affairs are not for the people of Dongbang Kingdom to manage!”
At this moment, a cold female voice suddenly rang out.
When everyone looked towards the source of the voice, they saw Mengyao Gu with a livid face, her eyes coldly fixed on the short man who had just spoken.
