Chapter 1659: Welcoming the Guests

A few days later, the delegation from Xihai City arrived outside Hengzhou City.

Under the arrangement of Dingjun Hou, everyone originally planned to enter the city quietly and did not want to be too aggressive.

After all, the real purpose of this delegation was to represent Fu Jing to meet the emperor in the capital of Darui. If someone found out that they had changed their route halfway, it would not be good after all, which would put Lu Yu in a passive position and bring some unnecessary trouble.

But what they didn't expect was that they had just arrived outside the Shili Pavilion in Hengzhou City, and suddenly there was a loud gong and drum, firecrackers rang, and countless people came up with flowers in their hands, and staged a scene of welcoming them.

Now everyone knows that the delegation has arrived in Hengzhou City. It is impossible to conceal it even if you want to...

Marquis Dingjun was so anxious that he was sweating profusely and shouted to his subordinates: "Let these people withdraw, all of them withdraw!"

The subordinates went there in a hurry, and soon ran back with a helpless look on their faces: "Marquis, these people are organized by Li Zongyang, the governor of Hengzhou Prefecture, and they don't listen to us at all!"

Marquis Dingjun's face was ashen with anger: "Li Zongyang! Even he wants to go against me? He is so bold!"

On the contrary, Lu Yu, the person involved, didn't care about it at all, and said calmly: "Brother Tian, ​​why get angry about such a small matter? Since Since they don't mind the trouble and make such a big scene, why should we reject their kindness? "

Marquis Dingjun said: "Brother Feng, their actions are obviously not good. If this matter is known by the Imperial Capital, it will inevitably cause trouble... They just want to put invisible pressure on you in this way..."

"Trouble?" Lu Yu smiled faintly: "What kind of trouble can this cause? Are you afraid that the Imperial Capital will be unhappy if they know about this?"

"Brother Tian, ​​I am not going to the Imperial Capital to please the emperor. If it is to please the emperor, would they appoint me as a representative?"

Marquis Dingjun was speechless.

Lu Yu looked at the people in front of him who were so happy, and said, "These people take themselves too seriously. I don't even care whether the emperor is happy or not, so how can I care about their feelings? Brother Tian, ​​I only have one question now, is this Li Zongyang on the list?"

Marquis Dingjun was stunned for a moment before reacting, and said, "The position of the prefect is extremely important, and my father will not hand over such a position easily... This Li Zongyang was at most neutral before, and did not completely turn to the eldest son's faction, but looking at his performance at this time, it is obvious that he has changed..."

Lu Yu nodded gently: "For this kind of fence-sitter who changes his mind with the wind, it is even more necessary to teach him a lesson to serve as a warning... I know about this matter, and I will deal with it."

Marquis Dingjun was shocked: "Brother Feng, what are you going to do?"

Lu Yu smiled mysteriously: "Brother Tian, ​​don't worry, you will know later."

The delegation began to enter the city.

The surrounding people cheered on both sides of the road.

"Welcome the Sword Emperor of the West Sea!"

"I heard that the Sword Emperor of the West Sea has been recognized by the gods and can give out divine pills. Everyone in the West Sea City has become a great golden pill cultivator!"

"Lord Sword Emperor, please give us some divine pills!"

It can be seen that these people have great respect for Fu Jing. They always call her the Sword Emperor. After all, it is an ironclad fact that Fu Jing defeated four grand dukes in a row. These deeds have raised her to an unparalleled status in the hearts of ordinary people.

Due to the deliberate guidance of the mastermind behind the scenes, these people did not know that it was not Fu Jing herself who was in the delegation at this time, but just a representative. Otherwise, the effect of the scene would be greatly reduced.

Li Zongyang hid outside the crowd, watching all this with satisfaction. After such a commotion, the representatives of Xihai City could no longer hide their identities, which meant that they no longer had the opportunity to please both the Imperial Capital and Hengzhou. The eldest son would surely be very satisfied with such a result...

Li Zongyang couldn't help but feel sincerely proud of his wisdom. Without any effort, he left a deep impression on the eldest son.

However, at this moment, the convoy of the delegation suddenly stopped at the city gate.

There was a buzz of discussion in the crowd. I don't know what happened and why the delegation suddenly stopped...

"Where is Lord Li Zongyang? My Lord wants to see you!" A guard stood up and asked loudly.

Li Zongyang was stunned. He didn't understand why the representatives of the delegation wanted to see him. Did they want to cause trouble for him? But now that things have come to this, what can he do?

But before he could figure it out, the eyes of the people around him were all looking at him. After all, he was the prefect of Hengzhou. No one who knew him was there. He couldn't hide in the public eye.

Li Zongyang simply made up his mind and walked out.

He thought to himself: After all, he was the prefect, and the other party was just a small cousin. Even if he wanted to make trouble, what could he do to him?

Even if Fu Jing came in person, she would have to think carefully before she touched him, after all, this was the territory of Duke Hengyue.

So, Li Zongyang walked to the city gate fearlessly, stood in front of the carriage, and bowed his hands and said: "Li Zongyang is here, I wonder what the envoy wants?"

Lu Yu got off the carriage with a warm smile on his face: "Are you Lord Li Fuyin?"

Li Zongyang bowed again: "I don't dare to accept it, it's me."

Lu Yu looked at the noisy people around him. At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on the two of them: "You prepared this welcome ceremony today, right? It really troubled Lord Li!"

Li Zongyang smiled and said, "I didn't do anything. The main reason is that the prestige of City Lord Fu Jing is high, which makes the people of Hengzhou City yearn for it. The people who came here today are actually spontaneous. At most, I just sent people to maintain the order on the scene..."

As he said, he also waved his hand very modestly.

Lu Yu smiled faintly: "Lord, can you please stand a little closer, I have something to say to you."

Li Zongyang was stunned, and a trace of doubt rose in his heart.

But then he thought about it, there were so many people on the scene, what could he do to himself in the public eye?

So, he strode over calmly and stood in front of Lu Yu: "What do you want, envoy?"

Lu Yu smiled coldly, suddenly raised his hand, and slapped Li Zongyang in the face.

Snap!

The voice was clear and clear, and everyone could hear it clearly.

Li Zongyang was stunned, covering his face with astonishment in his eyes.

"Messenger, what do you mean?"

Lu Yu's face suddenly turned cold, and he shouted angrily: "Li Zongyang, you are so bold, you dare to insult my city lord with such words!"

Li Zongyang's eyes widened, looking at the other party in disbelief: "What insults... I don't!"

Lu Yu smiled coldly: "Would I wrongly accuse you? Brother Tian, ​​did you hear his insults just now?"

Dingjun Hou walked up slowly from the back, shook his head with regret: "Li Zongyang, you really shouldn't do that! My father trusted you so much, but I didn't expect you to be such a person!"

In an instant, Li Zongyang felt cold all over.

Insulting the lord of Xihai City, disrespecting the number one VIP of Hengzhou City... If these two people in front of him joined forces to frame him, he would not be able to clear himself even if he jumped into the Yellow River.

Besides, even if the Duke Hengyue and the eldest son believed that he was innocent, what would happen? In order to give the other party an explanation, they would still use him as a scapegoat without mercy.

This time, he finally understood what it meant to be too clever!

In the game of big men, there was no room for a small man like him to jump up and down.

Now, he has become the first victim of these big men.