Chapter 2017 - 475: Tuotuo’s Downfall, Daqian’s Upheaval!_4
After all, he had previously been exiled from the Capital but each time, the court soon summoned him back, so Tuotuo was not the least bit worried this time.
As long as he remained alive, there was indeed an opportunity for Tuotuo to turn defeat into victory.
Thinking of this, Tuotuo looked at the former Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Chao Lu, who appeared as though his parents had passed away, and said: "Why cry? It’s just a temporary exile. The same way we left the Capital today, others will invite me back someday!"
Upon hearing this, Chao Lu was taken aback, yet he stifled his tears and replied: "Lord, if there comes a day of your reinstatement, please do not forget me!"
Tuotuo said: "Rest assured, I will not forget you."
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Whoosh! Bang!
A firework exploded directly outside the Great Capital City, drawing the attention of many people. This firework formed the shape of a big red peony, the material unknown, yet it appeared vividly even during daytime.
As the crowd marveled at the large peony, tsk-tsking in wonder,
In the distant woods, Chen Jie slowly put down his wine bowl, then looked at Dharma Ba sitting across from him and said: "Master, the dust has settled!"
"Hmm? The one who informed you?"
Dharma Ba looked at Chen Jie and asked. Listening to this, Chen Jie looked at Dharma Ba and said: "Yes, ’Prosperity in Bloom,’ it’s good news, it seems Tuotuo has been brought down."
Upon hearing this, Dharma Ba said: "It seems your plan succeeded, congratulations."
Chen Jie replied: "One could only say that Tuotuo met his demise through his own misdeeds."
Dharma Ba looked at Chen Jie and said: "Actually, it was my neglect. If I had stopped Old Hama, perhaps he wouldn’t be in such a miserable state today."
Listening to this, Chen Jie said: "But Master, your actions spared the Living Buddha a lot of trouble, as disciples, we should share the burden for our teacher. What does Master think about this?"
Dharma Ba nodded at Chen Jie and said: "What you say is very true."
Following this, Dharma Ba said: "Your wine is excellent, it’s a pity that in this life, it may be difficult to drink together again."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Chongba also looked reluctantly at Chen Jie and said: "That’s very true, but could brother pass down this recipe, to satisfy my craving?"
Chen Jie, hearing this, looked at Zhu Chongba and said: "That won’t do, it’s my secret brew. I intend to keep it as a family heirloom, so that if in the future my descendants face hunger, they can still rely on this brewing skill to make a living."
Hearing this, Zhu Chongba said: "Indeed, such a skill should not be passed on lightly."
"Brother Chen is right. In the future, we should all learn a unique skill to pass down to the next generation."
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At the Great Capital Palace, at this moment, a fast horse was approaching outside the city gate. A middle-aged man sat on the lead horse, surrounded by guards of the Imperial City. Upon reaching the gate, a guard said: "Prince, horses are not allowed inside the palace, please dismount."
Hearing this, the Ruyang King dismounted directly from the horse, having just learned that Wang Baobao and the others had appealed in court and actually brought down Tuotuo.
This had set him free, undeniably, Yaya and Kuo Kuo had pulled off something significant.
The Ruyang King handed the reins to a trusted aide beside him, when he saw Mr. Zhao from the palace bustling over and saying: "Prince, you’re finally here, His Majesty is waiting for you at Yanyan Hall, insisting the feast cannot start without you."
Hearing this, the Ruyang King replied: "The grace of His Majesty is vast indeed."
After speaking, the Ruyang King looked at Mr. Zhao and said: "Thank you for personally coming to inform me."
Mr. Zhao said: "It’s nothing, let’s hurry along now."
As he spoke, Mr. Zhao led the way, with the Ruyang King following behind. Just as they reached the city gate, they saw a group of guards escorting Tuotuo and Chao Lu out.
At that moment, the Ruyang King and Tuotuo came face to face!