The Cold-Faced God of War's Favored Concubine Is Not to Be Tried

In the silent palace, the air seemed to freeze, with only the occasional faint sound of breathing. Suddenly, Yan Lingxiao's voice broke the silence. His voice was clear and firm, echoing in the empty hall.

"I have heard that the eldest son of the Prime Minister's Mansion is brave and resourceful, and his martial arts are also quite impressive!" There was a hint of admiration in his words, but his true intentions were unclear.

As soon as these words came out, a wave of excitement immediately rose in the originally quiet palace. When Yan Lingxiao mentioned the prime minister's son, the atmosphere in the entire court suddenly became tense. The officials of the prince's party could not help but feel a chill on their backs, and an ominous premonition surged in their hearts. They knew very well that Yan Lingxiao and the prime minister had always been at odds, and the fight between the two had long been known to the court and the public. However, today Yan Lingxiao unexpectedly expressed his willingness to hand over the Tiger Dragon Army that he had worked hard to train to the prime minister's son, which made them feel very confused and uneasy.

Even the emperor, who was sitting on a high throne, felt somewhat puzzled. He knew the prime minister's ambition very well and had always been vigilant against the prime minister's family. Now, hearing Yan Lingxiao so easily propose to hand over the tiger talisman to the prime minister's son, the emperor could not help but frown, secretly pondering Yan Lingxiao's intentions.

However, the emperor did not express his opinion immediately, but chose to remain silent. He wanted to know what Yan Lingxiao was up to and why he suddenly made such a decision. So the emperor quietly observed the situation in the court, waiting for Yan Lingxiao's further explanation.

Yan Lingxiao seemed calm at this moment. He said slowly, "I know that the Prime Minister's son is young and promising. I believe that under his leadership, the Tiger Dragon Army will be able to exert greater power and contribute more to the stability and prosperity of the country."

Although Yan Lingxiao's words sounded high-sounding, both the prince's party and the emperor knew that there must be more complicated reasons and calculations behind this. They were all secretly vigilant in their hearts and did not dare to easily relax their guard against Yan Lingxiao.

Zuo Wenyuan stared at Yan Lingxiao with his eyes wide open, feeling a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart. He didn't understand why the War King suddenly mentioned his son.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. My son is ignorant and incompetent! I am afraid he cannot shoulder such an important responsibility!" There was a tremor in Zuo Wenyuan's voice. He tried to hide his inner panic with humble words.

However, Yan Lingxiao did not give up. He waved his hand, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and continued: "Prime Minister, don't be so modest!"

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes sharp as torches, staring directly at Zuo Wenyuan, his voice filled with unquestionable firmness.

"I feel that the eldest son of the Prime Minister's Mansion is a really good candidate." He said it lightly, but people could feel an unquestionable pressure.

Zuo Wenyuan's face turned pale instantly, and he felt a strong sense of uneasiness rising from the bottom of his heart. He knew very well that every decision made by the War King Yan Lingxiao was no joke, and this time, he seemed to have set his sights on his son.

"Prince Zhan, my son is young and ignorant. He is really incapable of taking on such an important task. I am afraid that your kindness will be wasted," Zuo Wenyuan hurriedly explained, his voice trembling.

However, Yan Lingxiao did not stop. He smiled slightly, a sly light flashed in his eyes, and approached the left prime minister aggressively. When he was about to continue his speech, a firm voice suddenly rang out from behind: "Your Majesty, Prince, I am willing to lead the troops to support the Nanman." Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man walking out of the crowd with big strides. He was tall and straight, and heroic. It was Liu Zhipeng, the eldest son of the Duke of the Duke's Mansion.

Liu Zhipeng stepped forward and saluted solemnly. He was originally not qualified to attend the morning court, because the Duke's Mansion was just a title, and his status did not allow him to enter the court. But Liu Zhipeng relied on his own efforts and strength to enter the court at the age of 20, breaking this convention.

He was about the same age as Yan Lingxiao, and had admired the prince since he was young. At the age of fifteen, he resolutely chose to join the army and embarked on a journey full of hardships and dangers. In just one year, he followed the army to the Nanman, personally fought the enemy, and demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom.

Liu Zhipeng not only has extraordinary courage, but also outstanding military talent. He is good at strategy and can make correct decisions quickly on the battlefield, leading the soldiers to victory again and again. In three years, he grew from a member of the army to a great marshal, and his reputation spread far and wide.

If Yan Lingxiao is the wolf of the north, then Liu Zhipeng is the eagle of the south. They both have extraordinary temperament and strength.

After Liu Zhipeng stood still, he put his hands together and bowed deeply. Then he raised his head, looked at the emperor with a firm gaze, and said, "Your Majesty, I am relatively familiar with the land of Nanman and its customs and people. Over the years, I have been trained on the battlefield of Nanman and have had many encounters with the Nanman people. I know their habits and tactics well. Therefore, I volunteer to go to Nanman, hoping to contribute to the stability of the country and the welfare of the people with my experience and ability."

His words revealed his loyalty to the country and his firm confidence in the mission, which made people respect him. The emperor looked at him with a glimmer of admiration in his eyes, knowing that Liu Zhipeng was a brave and resourceful warrior, and he would definitely play an important role in this trip to Nanman.

He sat on the dragon throne, his eyes were like torches, scanning the court officials below. He knew the prime minister's ambition very well, and was extremely reluctant to hand over the Tiger Dragon Army to the prime minister's son. At the same time, he also knew that although the Duke's Mansion was powerful, it would not pose a threat to his position. However, the current military situation in the Nanman was urgent and could not afford to be careless.

So the emperor cleared his throat and said in a loud and majestic voice: "Grand Marshal, listen to my orders. Minister of War Ji Mingze, listen to my orders!"

Yan Lingxiao and Ji Mingze immediately stepped forward and knelt before the emperor. They knew that the emperor was about to issue an important military order, and they couldn't help but feel nervous.

The emperor said in a deep voice: "The Grand Marshal is both wise and brave, and he knows the Nanman people better, so I have decided to appoint him to lead 100,000 Tiger Dragon troops to the Nanman front in three days to resist foreign invasion. Ji Mingze, your son Ji Qiuquan is young and promising, and I know he is also a responsible and courageous man. I have decided to send him to lead 50,000 troops as Liu Zhipeng's deputy to assist him in commanding the battle."

Ji Mingze was delighted and quickly kowtowed to express his gratitude. He knew that this was the emperor's trust and respect for his son, and also an affirmation of himself.

The emperor continued, "Ji Mingze, I now officially appoint your son Ji Qiuquan as the junior commander to assist Grand Marshal Liu Zhipeng in commanding the battle. You must do your best and live up to my expectations!"

Ji Mingze kowtowed to express his gratitude and said that he would pass the message to his son, and that his son would do his best to catch the Grand Marshal.

The atmosphere in the entire court suddenly became solemn and dignified. The emperor's words were like an imperial decree, making everyone feel an invisible pressure and responsibility. They knew that in the coming days, the war with the southern barbarians would become the top priority of the court.