Mu Hanyan's guess was right. Wu Tianxiong was indeed suspicious when he saw Lu Nianxin's provocative behavior before, so he suppressed his anger. But when he heard Lu Nianxin's voluntary retreat, he immediately changed his mind: look Come on, this dead old woman provoked herself just now because of her arrogant and domineering nature, and she was not confident. Maybe she has regretted that she should not have provoked herself, so she will take the initiative to give in.
Thinking of this in his heart, Wu Tianxiong's ambition swelled up again.
"The queen mother's words are inappropriate. The way of cultivation is extremely dangerous. Zifeng himself said that swords and guns have no eyes. It is not surprising that he lost his life, not to mention just being injured. How could it hurt our Yuewu family? This is a friendly competition. The competition and discussion at the Jinlan Palace Banquet is a rule passed down from our ancestors, so let's follow the old rules and continue." Wu Tianxiong said.
"Uncle Wu, why don't you just listen to the Queen Mother and call it a day. It's a day of great joy. If there is another accident, it will spoil everyone's interest." Yue Fanyi frowned, hesitated for a moment, Also opened his mouth to persuade.
In terms of seniority, Yue Fanyi is a generation lower than Wu Tianxiong, and the Jinlan Palace Banquet was originally a family banquet of the Yuewu family, so he put aside the courtesy of the emperor and his ministers, and addressed Wu Tianxiong as an uncle. However, the folk customs in Shangyue are different, which may not be the case if it is An Yun.
Mu Hanyan was delighted, seeing Yue Fanyi's hesitant appearance, his acting skills were not inferior to his grandmother's. It turned out that all the children of the Yue family were talented in acting, even the emperor was no exception.
"The rules handed down by the ancestors, how can they be abolished at will." Seeing Yue Fanyi's superb performance, Wu Tianxiong affirmed his previous judgment and said resolutely.
"Yes, Lord Wu is right. The rules passed down from the ancestors can be abolished as soon as they are said."
"It's just a competition. It's been like this for so many years. Why change the rules today because of a little accident."
"Take it as a way to help the wine, the Empress Dowager doesn't have to worry about it."
... Several other officials also echoed Wu Tianxiong.
Mu Hanyan's eyes lit up slightly, and the few people should be the big fish that grandma was waiting for. The grandma and uncle's good show was not in vain, they really took the bait.
"If that's the case, then let's try two more matches, brother Wu, who will play in the next match?" Seeing that he insisted repeatedly, and other officials also echoed, Lu Nianxin could only "reluctantly" agree.
"Over the years, some juniors have been playing around to have fun, and it doesn't show my martial style. Why don't I ask the queen mother some tricks today." Wu Tianxiong said loudly.
The last time he was beaten by the queen mother at the gate of the palace, he couldn't help but want to make a move several times. When Jing Jian was destroyed by Mu Hanyan's sword, he also wanted to make a move. Just now Wu Zifeng was severely injured by Mu Hanyan At that time, he wanted to make a move even more, but out of caution, he endured it all. After enduring it for so long, and finally being able to make a move, Wu Tianxiong couldn't hide his excitement.
As soon as Wu Tianxiong said this, there was a dead silence all around, and many officials showed surprise.
Wu Tianxiong actually challenged Lu Nianxin. This is not as simple as helping the younger generation to help Jiu Xing. In a sense, this is also equivalent to a competition between the two patriarchs. After all, Lu Nianxin has always guarded the Yue clan, and now that the Supreme Emperor is retreating, Lu Nianxin is equivalent to the head of the Yue clan. Leaving aside the imperial power and only talking about the status of the family, even Yue Fanyi is not as good as her.
The result of the competition between her and Wu Tianxiong will undoubtedly reflect the strength of the Yue family and the Wu family.
"Could it be that Wu Tianxiong actually has the heart to touch the throne!" Thinking of this, many people's expressions changed dramatically.
In fact, the ancestors of the Wu family and the ancestors of the Yue family ended the chaos side by side, conquered Shangyue, and were also qualified to ascend to the throne. Humility to the Yue family.
If Wu Tianxiong wants to get his hands on the throne, he must prove that he is stronger than Lu Nianxin, otherwise hundreds of officials and hundreds of millions of subjects will not accept it.
"What!" Lu Nianxin was also "surprised", looking at Wu Tianxiong, he was silent.
"Why, doesn't the queen mother dare?" Wu Tianxiong said with a sneer, he had already made up his mind to give it a go, and naturally he would no longer be as respectful as before. What's more, Lu Nianxin's silence at this time also verified his judgment again.
The other officials also saw Lu Nianxin's strangeness. It stands to reason that with her temper, she should have taken out a big knife and slashed at such a provocation. what is the problem
"It's rare for Uncle to have such an elegant spirit. I think it's better for me to compete with Uncle." Yue Fanyi said in a deep voice.
His words, like a boulder falling into the lake, once again set off a stormy sea in the hearts of the officials.
Although this is a family banquet of the Yue and Wu families, and although Yue Xiuming is dressed in casual clothes, and treats Wu Tianxiong as an uncle and does not pay attention to the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers, he is still the king of a country after all, and he wants to take Wu Tianxiong's challenge in place of his mother. what does that mean? Except that Lu Nianxin had a problem with his cultivation, they couldn't think of any other reason.
"Your strength is still a little bit weaker, and you are not qualified to fight this old man." Wu Tianxiong pressed on step by step.
what did he say? He dared to say that the majestic king of a country is not qualified to fight him, which is clearly a contempt for the imperial power. Almost everyone showed a look of horror.
Wu Tianxiong's ambition was also completely exposed. He really has the heart to seek power and usurp the throne!
And those officials who spoke in agreement with Wu Tianxiong showed knowing smiles, and they almost didn't celebrate with each other.
"Since you insist on fighting with me, then let's fight." Lu Nianxin stood up slowly, but her feet were a little vain. He no longer has the domineering arrogance of the past, but he feels a little helpless when he is driven to a dead end.
"Mother's queen..." Both Yue Fanyi and Yue Fanchen were worried, trying to get ahead of her.
Mu Hanyan almost laughed out loud, this family, when it comes to acting skills, is indeed better than the other, look at Yue Fanchen, holding a sword hilt with red eyes, even she was moved by it.
"You are not strong enough, step back." Lu Nianxin said with a frosty face.
Although Yue Fanyi and Yue Fanchen were worried, they had been in awe of her since they were young, and they didn't dare to argue, they clenched their fists and retreated.
"Brother Wu, please." Lu Nianxin came to the middle of the open space with vain steps.
The two maids brought up the big knife, Lu Nianxin took the big knife, and slumped heavily on the ground, her movements were still as calm as before, heroic and domineering. But careful people will find that, in fact, there is no such ease and casualness as before.
Among the officials, many people also showed worried expressions.