Chapter 335: Chapter 333: Show of Force After Dismounting
As time passed, sure enough, shortly after the young Emperor finished speaking, someone came to report from outside the hall.
They said that the barbarians had arrived and were requesting an audience.
Upon hearing this, indeed, the surrounding crowd looked at each other, swapping glances filled with indignation.
Of course, whether all these people were truly indignant was uncertain.
At the very least, the intentions reflected in the eyes of Fourth Prince were inscrutable.
In short, it was unknown what the old fellow was scheming in his heart at this moment.
Perhaps this fellow was thinking about how to collude with those living people.
Certainly, the Emperor did not comment but simply said to the outside, “Let them in.”
Following that, a trio led by a eunuch walked towards the center of the great hall.
These three people, judging by their attire, appeared different from the people of the Central Plains.
Only upon closer inspection did everyone realize in shock that the person in the middle of the three was of the Han appearance.
This was indeed a surprise to the crowd.
They had not expected this person to be Han.
Whether it was their appearance or stature, it was quite different from that of the barbarians.
In a word, one glance was enough to discern that this individual was definitely not a barbarian.
This caused the surrounding people to start whispering and murmuring amongst themselves.
Naturally, many warriors were glaring with animosity, their eyes filled with hostility towards the three people.
Perhaps among these officials, many belonged to their own factions.
Some stood with Fourth Prince, some with Sixth Prince, and others might probably align with the young Emperor.
But no matter who they supported, they all showed discontent and outrage when faced with an external enemy.
After all, whatever it was, it was an internal affair, and how could they remain silent when outsiders interfered?
“How audacious! Why do you not kneel upon seeing Your Majesty? Has this old man’s sword grown dull?”
Before anyone else could speak, Great General Mu had already shouted this out loud.
Simply because these three had entered the hall without any intention to kneel or pay respects.
Instead, they stood tall and proud in the center of the great hall, looking up at the Emperor on the Dragon Chair.
Such a scene was an utter insult.
How could such a thing be tolerated?
As the Great General of the current court, Elder Mu naturally stepped forward first, looking at the other party with a face full of fury.
It seemed as if he would draw his sword to chop them into minced meat the moment he received an order from Your Majesty.
However, when faced with the old man’s questioning, the trio simultaneously revealed a disdainful demeanor.
And just gazed firmly at the young Emperor sitting above.
At this moment, while everyone was looking at the three people somewhat angrily, Fourth Prince’s heart was blossoming with joy.
“Heh, now let’s see how you’ll get out of this.
Humph, with this insult, your prestige will be greatly diminished.
Spread the word, and people will curse you.
When the time comes, if this old man cooperates with these barbarians, perhaps the entire You Country could be grasped in this old man’s hands.
And then, I can also add a charge of weakness to you.”
Of course, these thoughts dared only linger in his mind, not to be spoken aloud.
But the subtle changes in his gaze were caught by Lin Yi standing nearby.
As for Lin Yi, he simply snorted coldly and paid them no attention.
At that moment, Lin Yi’s eyes turned towards the civil and military officials, sweeping over everyone as he discerned the expressions on their faces and the intentions in their eyes.
This observation made Lin Yi nod to himself in satisfaction.
Among these civil and military officials, the majority indeed harbored intense indignation.
That indignant emotion did not seem feigned nor could it be feigned.
In essence, aside from a few showing a secretive look of triumph, the rest of the people behaved quite normally.
Of course, Lin Yi took care to deeply memorize the appearances of these few, planning to deal with them after returning.
At this time, the three barbarians still stood arrogantly in the middle of the great hall.
The scene had fallen into a deadlock.
The young Emperor sat on the Dragon Chair above, staring coldly at the three below, hesitant to speak.
At this point, whatever she would say would seem undignified.
Especially since the General had spoken, and the three had ignored him; their blatant scorn had become even more apparent.
This filled the hearts of everyone present with outrage.
Simultaneously, just when the young Emperor was unsure of what to do,
And just as the General was so angry that he was about to explode,
And just when their dignity was being challenged,
Suddenly, they saw a figure flash past the side of the three people.
Immediately after, everyone saw a young man clad in a purple Third Grade robe kick out thrice with lightning speed.
His kicks, despite their seeming chaos, embodied an elusive meaning.
While the trio of barbarians were all well-trained and skilled, somehow, when faced with these chaotic steps, they were momentarily unable to defend themselves.
In short, caught unprepared and combined with the confusing steps, the flurry of three kicks sent the three toppling down like a pack of cards.
The swiftness and decisiveness of it were self-evident.
Of course, after those three kicks, the trio faced the ground.
This took them by surprise, and Agusi was no exception.
Truth be told, although these barbarians were not weak in Kung Fu, their skills were honed for mounted combat.
After all, they grew up on horseback and possessed brute strength.
When it comes to actual techniques, they either had none or were not adept at them.
This resulted in the three kicks striking right at the target.
When the three fell to the ground, everyone’s gaze finally cleared.
At this moment, there in the center of the great hall, standing behind the three people was none other than the previously overlooked pale youth.
This youth was no ordinary person, but Lin Yi himself–the Chief Eunuch in charge of the Imperial Study Room, the head of Nanshan Base, the commander of Nanshan Thousand Households, the Acting Minister of the Ministry of Rites, the Acting Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Yes, the one who had acted was none other than Lin Yi.