newbobooks Chapter 206 Reunion with Shan Xiongxin, Wei Zheng
Chapter 206 Reunion with Shan Xiongxin, Wei Zheng
Qin Qiong remained expressionless, as if he had only done a trivial matter, and answered indifferently.
"Since my cousin has already sided with Lü Xiao, why keep such a person in our sight? The sooner we kill him, the sooner we'll have peace and quiet."
"He...he's always been someone arranged by Prince Shuo! Have you considered how your cousin will face Lü Xiao after doing this?"
Luo Yi was so angry that he kept slapping his thigh, and his beard was trembling.
He felt a deep sense of helplessness and disappointment towards his nephew, Qin Qiong.
Ultimately, it was because Qin Qiong didn't care much about his cousin Luo Cheng.
He watched helplessly as Luo Cheng was taken away, and now he recklessly killed Li Mi, whom Lü Xiao had placed by his side.
Even if you dislike Li Mi, you could have simply sent him far away. Why go to such lengths!
"Uncle! You are the King of Yanshan, commanding hundreds of thousands of elite troops, and your power shakes Hebei!"
Even if my cousin were in Lü Xiao's hands, given the current chaotic state of the world, how could Lü Xiao dare to lay a finger on my cousin?
I think it's because you, Uncle, have become too accustomed to being a peaceful prince and have long lost your former ambition!
Qin Qiong was also harboring a rage, and having drunk some wine, he couldn't keep his mouth shut at all.
At that moment, all his breath transformed into words that shot out like sharp arrows.
With heroes rising up across the land and the imperial court in a state of chaos, the real threat should be the Luo family, who hold considerable military power!
Ultimately, it was because Luo Yi had grown old and timid, and dared not oppose the imperial court anymore.
This also prevented him from avenging his father's death!
"You...!" Luo Yi's hands trembled uncontrollably. He pointed at Qin Qiong, his lips quivering, and after a long while, he managed to squeeze out a single sentence:
"You...you ungrateful wretch! Get out of here! I, Luo Yi, was truly blind to have protected such an ungrateful wretch!"
He never imagined that his painstaking efforts would be viewed so negatively by Qin Qiong.
Qin Qiong, on the other hand, showed absolutely no respect for his uncle.
"Alright! I'll go then!"
Upon hearing this, a resolute coldness flashed in Qin Qiong's eyes.
He had long felt constrained in Beiping and didn't want to stay any longer.
"You can continue to be a loyal subject of the Sui Dynasty, a lackey of the court! I, Qin Qiong, disdain to be associated with you!"
"Ungrateful wretch... what an ungrateful wretch!"
As Luo Yi watched Qin Qiong's resolute departing figure, she couldn't catch her breath and felt her vision blur before she suddenly fell backward.
"Your Highness!"
Zhang Gongjin and the others reacted quickly and rushed forward to help him up.
They pinched Luo Yi's philtrum and patted her chest to prevent her from collapsing on the spot.
After a long while, Luo Yi slowly woke up, her face ashen, as if she had aged ten years in an instant.
He leaned against Zhang Gongjin and waved his hand weakly: "Go... immediately write a letter, send it to Cheng'er as fast as you can... tell him everything that happened here..."
He was determined to let his son know what kind of person his good cousin Qin Qiong was, so that he could be on guard in the future.
Meanwhile, on the walls of the Eastern Capital, a somber atmosphere mingled with a sense of anticipation before a battle.
"Your Highness, this humble general shall take his leave first!"
Li Jing, dressed in military attire, sat upright on his majestic warhorse.
Behind him were 10,000 elite Red Vanguard cavalrymen with banners waving, and 20,000 infantrymen assigned by the imperial court.
As is customary, this expedition to the Jianghuai region will once again be led by Li Jing, with the army advancing slowly southward.
After some time, Lü Xiao led his trusted guards to catch up on horseback.
"Um."
Standing atop the city wall, Lü Xiao nodded towards the city below, his eyes filled with trust and expectation.
"Zilie, this time... I still need you to share my burdens."
Yang Guang stood beside Lü Xiao with his hands tucked in his pockets. The wind on the city wall was strong, making his wide dragon robe flutter loudly.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will do my utmost to pacify the Jianghuai region and will never disappoint you."
Lu Xiao withdrew his gaze, turned to face Yang Guang, bowed slightly, and spoke with confidence.
"Me too!"
Yuwen Chenglong, mimicking him, said something similar.
"With such outstanding young talents as you around, I feel much more at ease."
Yang Guang stood atop the city wall of the Eastern Capital, his gaze sweeping over Lü Xiao and the others.
These energetic and ambitious young people are a hundred times better than those old guys in the court who each have their own agendas.
"Your Majesty, we have already invited that martial arts graduate named Shan Tong."
Just then, a golden-armored warrior strode up the city wall and bowed to report.
"Haha, it's finally here."
Speaking of Shan Tong, a smile appeared on Yang Guang's face.
"Zilie, come, I'll take you to meet this valiant general."
This time, I reformed the military examination system, disregarding family background and only looking at true ability, and as a result, I have selected many hidden talents among the common people.
This Dan Tong, with his exceptional martial arts skills, is one of the best among them.
"Okay." Lu Xiao nodded, but a slight thought crossed his mind.
One-way communication?
Isn't this Shan Xiongxin?
There was really no need for Yang Guang to make a special introduction, after all, he also came from Wagangzhai and was very familiar with Shan Xiongxin's character and personality.
Why is Shan Xiongxin not staying at Wagang Village? Why did he come to Dongdu to participate in the martial arts examination?
What is that fat Cheng Yaojin up to now?
Before long, Lü Xiao returned to the palace with Yang Guang.
"Announce the notices to be brought into the hall!"
The eunuch's high-pitched voice echoed in the empty hall.
"This humble subject, Shan Tong, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
Shan Xiongxin kept his head down the whole way, suppressing his curiosity and excitement, and strode into the hall, bowing deeply before the imperial steps.
He was tall and imposing, and even when he bent over, he exuded an aura of authority.
"No need for formalities, raise your head."
Yang Guang waved his hand, his tone gentle.
Shan Xiongxin slowly raised his head, his gaze falling on the emperor on the throne.
Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught sight of another person, Prince Shuo, Lü Xiao. Who was he?
A fleeting, almost imperceptible look of joy and complex emotion flashed across his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it and returned to normal.
"This is Prince Shuo, one of my most trusted ministers."
Yang Guang descended the imperial steps and personally introduced Shan Xiongxin.
"This humble subject pays respects to Your Highness, Prince Shuo!"
Without hesitation, Shan Xiongxin turned around and bowed solemnly to Lü Xiao once again.
"No need for formalities," Lü Xiao said, raising his hand slightly.
Since Shan Xiongxin came out to participate in the martial arts examination, he did not inform me, a former colleague from Wagang, beforehand.
He naturally wouldn't rush forward to acknowledge her, lest he create unnecessary complications.
"I've heard there's another man named Wei Zheng. He should be arriving soon, right?"
At this moment, Yang Guang's mind was still on Wei Zheng, who had stood out in the imperial examination.
"Your Majesty, Wei Zheng is also waiting outside the palace."
"Please come in quickly."
A moment later, a scholar with a slender face and deep eyes also walked steadily into the main hall.
Looking at the two people in front of him, Lü Xiao almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.