Outside the Supreme Court.
Two special vehicles stopped, and an old man and a woman alighted from the cars, surrounded by layers of cordon from the Imperial Guards.
Li Chen Dao and Mu Han Qi stepped out of the car.
Li Chen Dao still carried a black box in his hand.
"Put it on for him. This is his honor, and it is also your honor."
He spoke slowly, a smile flickering in his eyes.
This was Ye Long Lin's moment of glory. Although he wasn't being conferred in the Hall of Glory, it was still Ye Long Lin's moment of honor.
Mu Han Qi took the box, knowing what was inside. She nodded slightly, said nothing, and walked straight inside.
"Grandpa Li, I really don't want to hand him over to the country."
Mu Han Qi looked at the box in her hand with complex emotions, sighed, and a trace of melancholy appeared in her eyes.
He had already suffered so many injuries and made so many contributions to the country. She really didn't want Ye Long Lin to go to the battlefield again, especially for a position like Commander of the Three Armed Forces. She truly didn't want Ye Long Lin to be injured again.
Before, she hadn't been around, but now, she was.
"Grandpa Li, I'm not a selfless woman. I'm just a small woman. I don't want my husband to be in any danger, nor do I want him to sacrifice himself for some so-called righteousness. We are just ordinary people."
Li Chen Dao looked at Mu Han Qi and sighed. With Ye Long Lin's status, it was simply impossible. Perhaps only when the internal and external troubles were truly quelled could they live a peaceful life.
At least, it was impossible for now.
"Then what does the Hall of Glory mean now? Among so many famous generals and battlefield commanders in the military, is he the only one?"
Mu Han Qi frowned and asked. This was the second time the matter had been brought up, and Li Chen Dao understood Mu Han Qi's thoughts. Therefore, there was nothing more to say about this matter.
Because they both knew each other's intentions.
"He is indispensable."
Li Chen Dao said after a moment of silence, a hint of guilt in his eyes.
Mu Han Qi took the box and walked inside without a word, her steps heavy, as if she were not going to save someone, but to kill someone.
Inside the courthouse.
Ye Long Lin's handcuffs and shackles were removed, and he still sat in the dock, smoking openly in the courtroom.
The judge also felt that the matter was extremely tricky, extremely tricky. His status, coupled with the fact that the courthouse was now surrounded, meant that the situation was no longer simple.
The direction of events began to become unpredictable.
"King Kaoshan, since you are here at the court, you must abide by the rules and regulations of the court. This is not your Dragon Pavilion. We hope you will comply with our rules. Also, you brought so many people here, including the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Forest Army. Do you really think this is your family's territory?"
The judge said coldly, his gaze stern. After a pause, he continued, "Ye Long Lin is merely a criminal, a criminal who instigated murder. Do you really think that by doing this, you can make us release him? Is a criminal worth mobilizing the army like this?
The army is for the country to protect its people, not a tool in your hands. If you use it for yourselves, is this army for the country or for yourselves?"
"Who told you Ye Long Lin is a criminal?"
An aged voice came, and Elder Li personally stepped forward, accompanied by the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Forest Army.
"Second Elder."
"Second Elder."
"Second Elder."
As Li Chen Dao came forward, everyone respectfully called out, their arrogance and all other emotions completely subdued.
Ning Qi approached and bowed slightly.
Li Chen Dao handed him a folder and nodded slightly. The latter immediately understood.
"By decision of the higher authorities, with the nation's war imminent, Ye Long Lin is hereby conferred a special wartime military rank, a six-star rank, Commander of the Three Armed Forces, effective from the date of this document."
Ning Qi's voice echoed within as he read the announcement, and everyone looked at Ning Qi in disbelief.
They had been trying this case since early that morning and had not accessed any electronic devices until now. Although they knew who this peerless individual was supposed to be today, no one had expected him to appear before them like this!
Moreover, he was the one they were trying as a criminal!
This made them feel very uncomfortable.
Not only had they not tried him, but he had suddenly become the top leader of the military!
Although his position was comparable to his former status, all the power was now concentrated in his hands!
A position like Commander of the Three Armed Forces would undoubtedly have more real power than his previous position. It could even be said that the power he held was completely elevated, and he might even hold more power than the Hall of Glory.
He was now on equal footing with the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder was the head of the civilian officials, while Ye Long Lin was the head of the military officials!
Mu Han Qi walked out at this moment, looking at Ye Long Lin with a gentle gaze and a smile on her lips. She gently rubbed her eyes and tidied his shirt.
"Woody, this is the first time I'm handing you over to the country. Although I don't know what a state of war is, I know that as soon as the word 'war' is involved, there will definitely be conflict. I hope you return safely.
I will personally put on this uniform for you, and I hope to personally take it off for you. I don't want anything to happen to you, do you understand?"
Looking into Mu Han Qi's eyes, Ye Long Lin's gaze softened, and he chuckled, "Silly girl, how could anything happen to me? Don't scare yourself."
Mu Han Qi said nothing, remaining silent, and opened the box.
Inside the box was a brand-new military uniform, custom-made to fit Ye Long Lin's physique.
Perhaps even he himself never imagined that after stepping down, he would be able to return to the military, and in such a triumphant manner.
"Why?"
Ye Long Lin turned to look at the Second Elder.
Li Chen Dao knew what he meant and smiled helplessly, "Dark Hall."
Only these four words, but they made Ye Long Lin understand the meaning of the current situation.
Currently, the only ones who could be connected to the Dark Hall were Hetu Hedao.
When Mu Han Qi took out the military uniform and presented it to everyone, everyone finally felt what majesty and solemnity were!
In fact, they could vaguely see a faintly discernible map of mountains and rivers on this military uniform!