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The Zhu Clan's residence had been changed. It was no longer surrounded by Shen Lang's army, but by Ning Qi's army.
But from beginning to end, Shen Lang's men didn't break into the Zhu Clan's residence, nor did they harass their families. The entire Zhu Clan was in a state of semi-house arrest.
After all, Zhu Hongzhu did his part in protecting the remnants of Shen Lang. Otherwise, who knew how many people would've been killed by that madman Ning Shao.
After Zhu Minmin returned to the Zhu Clan, even without the title of Empress Dowager, she still became the most respected person in the residence.
"Girl, Shen Lang proposed to you on behalf of the Kim family. What do you think?" Empress Dowager Zhu asked.
Zhu Ning smiled, "Marry Jin Mucong as a concubine?"
Empress Dowager Zhu said, "This should be Shen Lang's joke. He's a bastard, but Marquis Jin Zhuo still cares about his reputation. Once you marry him, you can't be a concubine, you can only be a wife. "
Zhu Ning said, "With our Zhu Clan's position, I can't marry Jin Mucong no matter what."
Empress Dowager Zhu said, "Then don't worry about the Zhu Clan's position. Are you willing to marry Jin Mucong?"
Zhu Ning thought for a while and said, "Aunt, were you willing to marry King Yue?"
Zhu Minmin couldn't help but recall. She was similar to Zhu Ning. She didn't like politics at all. She liked to immerse herself in the world of books, so she was considered a talented woman.
"I probably didn't want to marry." Zhu Minmin said, "Because I looked down on Ning Yuanxian in my heart."
Zhu Ning said, "But you had to marry King Yue for the clan?"
Zhu Minmin said, "Yes. And after I married him, I looked down on him even more. When a man looks down on a woman, he might feel pity for her over time, and they can still live. But when a woman looks down on a man, then their marriage will be a tragedy, and they won't be able to live. "
Zhu Ning didn't continue to ask because her aunt's marriage was already set in stone. It was a complete tragedy. She had never been happy in her life. Now, she was divorced and had no children. She returned to her parents' home alone.
Zhu Minmin said, "Will you look down on Jin Mucong?"
Zhu Ning shook her head and said, "I'm not looking down on him. In fact, I think he's quite cute. He's a good man."
Zhu Minmin looked at her for a long time and said, "No, you just look down on him. It's just that your pride and upbringing prevent you from saying such things. These things force you not to despise a good person. "
Zhu Ning was silent. Her aunt was right. Deep in her heart, she had always looked down on Jin Mucong.
Zhu Minmin said, "Sometimes people are very strange. I've been superior to Ning Yuanxian all my life, and I've always despised him. But now, he had become tall, and I had become lowly. He didn't even bother to look down on me. So, people shouldn't feel too good about themselves. "
Hearing this, Zhu Ning couldn't help but be stunned. This didn't sound like something her aunt would say.
… …
In the Zhu clan's study.
Zhu Ning was still reading. She had originally prepared to fulfill her family duties and marry Ning Qi. She didn't expect the marriage to fall through. She returned to the study and immersed herself in the sea of knowledge.
Did she become happy? On the surface, she even said she had regained her freedom.
But in reality, she wasn't as carefree as she imagined. Her heart was filled with an inexplicable anxiety, but she didn't want to admit it.
Zhu Hongping walked in and sat directly in front of her.
"Are you willing to marry Jin Mucong?" Zhu Hongping asked.
Zhu Ning shook her head and said, "No."
Zhu Hongping let out a long sigh of relief, as if the answer made her feel better.
"The family also doesn't want you to marry Jin Mucong. Although Shen Lang won the battle at Tianyue City, it was destined to be a flash in the pan. The Zhu clan would rather be imprisoned than have anything to do with Shen Lang, much less a marriage alliance." Zhu Hongping said, "And we don't have much time left."
Zhu Ning said, "Yan Capital is waiting for the reaction of King Wu and King Chu, right?"
Zhu Hongping said, "Soon, the Great Yan Empire's army will sweep through the three southern countries. If the Zhu clan can hold on, we will still be the ruler of this land. In fact, the Yan Capital's cabinet has long discussed that once the eastern world is completely unified, the entire State of Yue will be changed to Yue Province. It will have four provinces under its jurisdiction, and the highest official will be the Governor."
Zhu Ning said, "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Zhu Hongping said, "But at least the State of Yue is still in the hands of Shen Lang. You know this person is very crazy, and he values his reputation as much as his life. That's why he could have let the three thousand monk soldiers of Tong Tian Temple go, but because Master Kong Zheng humiliated him, the three thousand monk soldiers were killed, and even Kong Zheng himself was split in half. For the sake of his reputation, Shen Lang didn't hesitate to fight the entire Tong Tian Temple to the death."
Zhu Ning said, "Continue."
Zhu Hongping said, "Therefore, if Shen Lang were to send someone over to propose marriage to the Zhu clan, and we were to reject it, it would be the same as slapping his face. This person is narrow-minded, he would definitely retaliate crazily."
Zhu Ning's face paled, "So?"
Zhu Hongping said, trembling, "So, grandfather wants to not give him a chance to speak."
Zhu Ning said, "So you want me to die prematurely?"
Zhu Hongping's breathing quickened, and she said, trembling, "Grandfather said that for the family, anyone in the Zhu clan can be sacrificed, including himself."
Then, he took out a bottle of medicine and placed it on the table, "This is medicine from Stupa Mountain. After taking it, it will be like contracting tuberculosis. This is a terminal disease, and it is also contagious. So, no one will dare to marry you."
Zhu Ning trembled, "You don't want me to die?"
In fact, Zhu Hongzhu said death, and anyone in the Zhu clan could die. However, Zhu Hongping and Zhu Ning had a deep sibling relationship, and he did not want Zhu Ning to die, so he felt that contracting tuberculosis was the most suitable choice.
Zhu Hongping said, "In a few months, the Great Yan Empire's army will be here. When that time comes, perhaps everything will change, and Shen Lang will be finished. The next few months will be the darkness before dawn."
Zhu Ning picked up the bottle and looked at it. It was a green liquid, and there seemed to be countless mayflies in it.
"If you are not willing to marry Jin Mucong, and do not want to have anything to do with Shen Lang, then drink it." Zhu Hongping said, "But I want to make it clear to you, this symptom is exactly the same as tuberculosis. It is very painful, and you will cough as if your lungs are about to burst, and you will vomit blood."
Before he finished speaking, Zhu Ning had already opened the bottle and drank it in one gulp.
After drinking, Zhu Ning grinned and said, "I'm going to continue reading."
Zhu Hongping walked out.
Just over two hours later, Zhu Ning's violent coughing could be heard from the study.
… …
Soon, the news spread throughout Sky Bridge City that the capital's most talented lady, Zhu Ning, was infected with the incurable disease tuberculosis. She had invited countless doctors to treat her, but they all said that it was hopeless. She was sallow and emaciated, and she coughed up blood every day.
When Shen Lang heard this, he could not help but be stunned. Then, he laughed out of anger, and personally went to the Zhu Residence.
"Greetings, Lord Shen Lang." Zhu Jung's wife, Zhu Hongping, and the others bowed respectfully.
Shen Lang asked, "Zhu Ning has tuberculosis?"
Zhu Jung's wife cried, "Yes, who would have thought? This illness started a few months ago. She has been weak since she was young, and her coughing was not serious at first, so we did not think that way. Too many things have happened in the family recently, and her symptoms have worsened. We have already diagnosed her with tuberculosis, and she does not have much time left. "
Then, Zhu Jung's wife burst into tears, "The heavens are too cruel to me. They want me to send my daughter off."
Shen Lang said, "I will go and see her."
"No, please don't. Lord Shen Lang, you are a precious person. This incurable disease of tuberculosis is contagious." Zhu Jung's wife trembled.
Shen Lang did not say anything and directly entered Zhu Ning's room.
As expected, as soon as he approached, he heard violent coughing. It was continuous, as if she was really coughing her lungs out.
When he entered the room and saw Zhu Ning, it was as if he had seen a female ghost. Her face was dry and yellow, and she was so skinny that she was just skin and bones. The floor was filled with white papers, and they were all bloodstains from the coughing.
In just a few days, Zhu Ning seemed to have become a completely different person. She was really on her last breath, as if she could pass away at any time.
Shen Lang walked to the bed and asked, "Zhu Ning, are you suffering from tuberculosis?"
"Cough, cough, cough …" Zhu Ning coughed violently and said, "Yes, it is tuberculosis. Lord Shen Lang is a medical expert, you should be able to tell at a glance."
Shen Lang sighed and said, "Madam Zhu, I originally wanted to be a matchmaker and let Zhu Ning marry my Jin Mucong."
Madam Zhu said, "Jin Mucong is a good child. He is of noble birth and outstanding talent. He is a good match, but it is a pity that our Ning doesn't have the fortune. This is all destined. Ning 'er can't match up to Crown Prince Jin Mucong."
Shen Lang said slowly, "Zhu Ning, when I came back from the West, I smiled and told Jin Mucong that I would find a good girl for him to marry. In the end, he still said your name. That is why I wanted to propose to the Zhu family. Of course, I have a cheap mouth, and all the good things that come out of my mouth are exaggerated. I said that I would make you Jin Mucong's concubine. With my father-in-law's character, how could he let you be his concubine? "
Shen Lang's voice was very calm, but Zhu Ning's expression changed and she even held her breath.
"It's fine if you don't agree. A melon that is forcefully picked won't be sweet." Shen Lang said indifferently, "It has been a long time since the battle at Tian Yue City ended, and I did not mention this matter. I originally wanted Consort Bian to secretly come over and ask about it. If you are willing, Zhu Ning, I can even let you fake your death and secretly send you to Nu Tianchao City to marry Jin Mucong. Who asked that silly fatty to like you? He is the same age as me, 27 years old, but he still doesn't have a wife and has never been in love. "
Shen Lang's voice became even calmer as he said, "Previously, when I proposed to the Zhu family on behalf of Jin Mucong, my identity was not exposed. Indeed, I had the intention of a marriage alliance. I wanted to let the State of Yue have a smooth transition of power. If the Zhu family can support Ning Yi, can they also support Ning Zheng? In the end, I found out that the Zhu family is not loyal to the State of Yue, but to the Great Yan Empire's pawns in the State of Yue. They eat the food of the State of Yue, but they do the Great Yan Empire's work. "
"This time, I intend to propose to you purely for Jin Mucong's happiness. Now, I no longer need a marriage alliance with the Zhu family. Of course, if you, Zhu Ning, are unwilling, I will not force you. Otherwise, I would have made a big fuss. If you are unwilling, you can just say it. There is no need to pretend to be sick, and there is no need to pretend to be terminally ill with tuberculosis. "
When he said this, Madam Zhu said, "Lord Shen Lang, Zhu Ning 'er really has tuberculosis. All the doctors have seen her. She is really suffering from tuberculosis."
Shen Lang said, "This is not tuberculosis. This is a bacterial infection, a very stubborn one. If I'm not wrong, this medicine should have come from Stupa Mountain. You thought yourselves clever and made Zhu Ning pretend to be terminally ill with tuberculosis. This way, you won't have to worry about my family proposing to Zhu Ning. Moreover, when the Great Yan Empire's army arrives in a few months, the world will change drastically again, and you will have safely survived this crisis. You are afraid of me. You are afraid that if you reject my proposal, I will fly into a rage and start a massacre. This is very good. Fear is a good virtue. "
"Of course, this is actually very dangerous. According to the current course of the disease, although it is not tuberculosis, Zhu Ning may die even faster." Shen Lang said, "If she does not receive treatment from Stupa Mountain, Zhu Ning will not live for more than half a month. Tuberculosis will not die so quickly."
When he said this, fear appeared in Zhu Ning's eyes. No matter how intelligent she was, she was still a young girl. Of course, she did not want to die.
Shen Lang stretched out his hand. Immediately, a box appeared in his hand. He opened it and found ten penicillin vials.
"Stupa Mountain may not be able to save you, but I, Shen Lang, can." Shen Lang said, "This is the miracle medicine I researched. It can cure Zhu Ning's disease immediately. She will recover in less than ten days."
When he said this, the expressions of the Zhu family members changed drastically. Madam Zhu trembled and cried, "Lord Shen Lang, my Zhu Ning is only a bookworm. She is not worthy of Crown Prince Jin Mucong. We are not worthy of her."
Shen Lang said, "From now on, this marriage will never be mentioned again. Your Zhu family looks down on me, Shen Lang, and the Kim family. This is nothing."
Then, Shen Lang said to the people behind him, "Do you see that? There is no good ending to being a bootlicker in this world. This marriage will never be mentioned again. Your Zhu family will not have to worry about me forcing you to marry. "
After saying this, Shen Lang walked outside. When he was halfway out, he stopped again. Madam Zhu trembled in fear.
Shen Lang said, "Fear is a good moral character, but do you think that I, Shen Lang, am a fool? Am I a fool? Do you feel no psychological pressure deceiving me? Zhu Ning, you are a very intelligent girl. Do you feel at ease deceiving me, Shen Lang? "
Zhu Ning trembled and said, "Lord Shen Lang, didn't you force me to do this? If you didn't force me to propose to Jin Mucong, why would I pretend to have tuberculosis to deceive you? "
"Did I force you?" Shen Lang said, "Did I force you? The reason why I let the Zhu family live until now is because you still keep to the rules. Even until now, you have maintained a state of fighting with me without breaking the rules. You let Zhu Ning pretend to be sick to deceive me. Is this not fear? Deep in your heart, you still don't fear me and look down on me, this so-called emperor? "
"Fine, fine, fine. Does Zhu Ning know why I gave you the miracle medicine to save you?" Shen Lang slowly said, "I want all of you to know the consequences of your actions today. Originally, I had opened a window for your Zhu Clan, but all of you have closed this window. Don't worry, I still won't kill you, because you still haven't felt true despair. If I kill you, it will be too easy. "
"Zhu Ning, I let you live so that you can see with your own eyes the true despair of the Zhu family in the future. At that time, you will regret deceiving me today. Even at that time, Zhu Hongzhu, Zhu Rong, and you, Zhu Ning, will kneel in front of me and beg for my forgiveness. They will cry and beg for my forgiveness, and try their best to please Kaneki Satoshi and become one of her concubines. "
"Please remember, the Zhu family, today you have walked a dead end."
… …..
Wu Country!
Things were indeed as Wu Wang had predicted. That insignificant case had finally reached the head of the Shumishi, Wu Zhi.
And the cabinet of Wu Country was more anxious than expected. In almost half a month, this small case became a shocking one. More and more people were arrested, and more and more people died. In the end, it became a monstrous event.
According to the joint investigation of the cabinet and the Supreme Court, the number of farmers and tenant farmers killed in this land merger case was more than a thousand, and the number of innocent women who were raped to death was more than a hundred.
And the climax of the development was the digging of a huge corpse pit. There were dozens of corpses, from the elderly to the children. This was an ordinary farming family, the Lin family. There were two scholars in the family, but because of a few hundred acres of mulberry fields, the whole family was buried alive. After investigation, the main culprit was General Wang Qingan of Mian Commandery.
Who was this Wang Qingan? The Shumishi was Wu Zhi's uncle's personal guard. His entire family had been loyal to the Wu family for generations. Wang Qingan's martial arts were not bad, but his talent in commanding troops was average. Therefore, even with Wu Zhi's support, he was still a military warfare officer in his fifties. However, the entire Wu Kingdom knew that he was Wu Zhi's absolute confidant.
Once this big case was exposed, it immediately caused a huge uproar in the Wu Country. Under the guidance of countless people, Wang Qingan became a beast that was condemned by thousands of people, a demon that had lost all humanity. In order to fight for the Lin Family's several hundred acres of mulberry fields, he actually buried a family of tens of people alive.
The whole Wu Country was clamoring for Wang Qingan's death. They wanted to cut Wang Qingan into a thousand pieces and kill his entire family. Countless impeachment memorials flew into the palace like snowflakes. Countless scholars kowtowed in the palace, begging Wu Wang to give the world an explanation.
Even the millions of citizens of the Wu Country were strongly influenced, and they wanted to kill Wang Qingan's entire family.
Although he had already expected this to happen, Wu Wang was still troubled. He did not expect the other party to go to such extremes, burying dozens of people alive.
Wang Qingan's entire family had been arrested and imprisoned, but they had not been executed. This was because he had confessed many shocking secrets. He said that he was just a puppet, and that he was only following orders. The mulberry fields that he had seized belonged to him in name, and the real owner was Wu Zhi's son.
Moreover, Wang Qingan had even handed over the land register. He alone occupied more than thirty thousand acres of fertile land, but these lands were all under the name of Wu Zhi's son, Wu Tian.
Moreover, he had confessed that there were many people like him. Wu Zhi had sent his servants everywhere to become officials, and had seized hundreds of thousands of acres of land. He was the biggest corrupt official in the entire State of Yue, and the biggest murderer. In the process of taking over hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land, he had killed no less than a thousand innocent people.
However, these confessions were only mentioned by the cabinet, but not actually presented.
Without a doubt, this was to force Wu Wang to take a stand, and force Wu Zhi to step down. If Wu Zhi was unwilling to resign from his position, they would make these confessions public, and the fire would burn directly on him.
But did Wu Zhi do these things?
He really did not. He had countless generals under him, and there were definitely some who had done evil. Some even used his name to seize the fertile land. However, Wu Zhi's family was extremely strict, and he had been a member of the royal family for generations. He no longer had much need for material possessions. He was born with wealth, and he had no selfish ambitions. Why would he need so much gold and silver?
This Wang Qingan was a traitor. He had already been bribed by the cabinet, or perhaps threatened, to bite Wu Zhi to death.
Not only that, they had also fabricated these land registers flawlessly. They were indeed under Wu Tian's name, and the evidence was conclusive. However, Wu Tian still did not know that he had more than a hundred thousand acres of fertile land.
Wu Wang was still young, and his succession to the throne had not caused many disturbances. He had been the crown prince since he was in his teens, so he had not experienced any dirty fights.
At this moment, he was completely shocked. In order to bring down Wu Zhi, in order to reach into the Wu Kingdom's army, the other party had actually done such an inhumane thing.
Scholar Lin's family of dozens would be buried alive? Of course, it was not Wang Qingan, but someone else.
Black Water Platform's Wu You had already investigated clearly, but the other party had destroyed all the evidence.
Moreover, sometimes the truth was meaningless. The other party had already created such a huge storm, and it carried the monstrous will of the people.
… …
Wu Kingdom's Cabinet Prime Minister Zhang Danfeng once again came to see Wu Wang.
"Your Majesty, this is Wang Qingan's confession, and the relevant evidence. It is truly shocking." Zhang Danfeng presented it with both hands and said, "But because this case involves the upper echelons of the royal family, this old official is really trembling with fear, as if treading on thin ice. I do not know what to do, and I hope that Your Majesty can make a decision on your own."
Wu Wang took the confession, and the relevant land registers as evidence.
The moment had come, and the real dagger had been revealed. Previously, the cabinet had been constantly leaking information, saying that this case might involve Wu Zhi.
If Wu Zhi had been sensible and immediately resigned, then this fire would not have burned his head, and he would still be innocent. But Wu Zhi did not respond, so the cabinet decided to simply expose the matter.
Wu Wang looked at these confessions, and his whole body trembled with anger.
The Empire of Great Yan has indeed infiltrated the Wu Kingdom deeply. When you civil officials and the Empire work together, you can indeed cover the sky.
Such a non-existent matter has been turned into an ironclad case by you people.
The Wu Kingdom was adjacent to the Empire of Great Yan, so it had received the most infiltration. Basically, after Wu Qi succeeded the throne, his struggle with the civil officials began. A few years ago, Su Nan of the State of Yue rebelled, and Wu Qi led his troops south to invade the State of Yue. He even sent Wu Mu to secretly attack Raging Tide City. The original plan was very good, to create a diversion and cross the sea by deceiving everyone.
But in the end, Wu Mu still lost. Ning Yuanxian's risk succeeded, and Bian Xiao's army invaded the Wu Kingdom, causing the young Wu King to suffer his first major defeat. After that, he was attacked by the civil officials of the State of Yue. The Minister of State tried to make the young Wu King a mere figurehead, and then move closer to the Empire of Great Yan.
At that time, it was the Privy Envoy Wu Zhi who stepped forward and started a massacre, shocking the civil officials of the Wu Kingdom.
Two to three years ago, after the Shen Lang incident, the Empire of Great Yan took the opportunity to reorganize the various countries. Because the Wu Kingdom was too close to the Empire of Great Yan, the cabinet of the Wu Kingdom officially took control of the internal affairs, and once again began a fierce counterattack.
A few years ago, Wu Zhi killed the civil officials, and was hated to the bone. Now, the cabinet wanted to put him to death.
"Wang Qingan deserves to die, he deserves to be hacked into pieces." Wu Wang roared in his heart. As Wu Zhi's servant, Wang Qingan had betrayed his master at a critical moment, viciously accusing Wu Zhi of this heinous crime.
"Your Majesty, please tell me how the cabinet should handle this case." Zhang Danfeng kowtowed.
Wu Wang said calmly, "Prime Minister Zhang, your Zhang Clan rose to prominence in the Wu Kingdom, right? You should be considered a Wu official, right?"
Prime Minister Zhang Danfeng said, "I have always been a Wu official."
Wu Wang said, "Is that so? Oh, have you heard? Shen Lang has sent troops to Tian Yue City, and the decisive battle has already begun. "
Prime Minister Zhang Danfeng said, "Shen Lang is a traitor and a clown. He will lose without a doubt. Your Majesty need not pay too much attention to him. This person is unknown, and too much involvement might bring disaster."
Wu Wang said, "I do not believe that Uncle Wang would do such a thing, so all of this is just Wang Qingan's wild accusations. What do you think, Prime Minister Zhang?"
Zhang Danfeng said, "I also believe in the character of the Privy Envoy, but now that the evidence is irrefutable, perhaps Lord Wu Zhi has been too lenient with his family."
Wu Wang said, "What does the cabinet intend to do?"
Zhang Danfeng said, "This case is inhumane and sensational. Not only Wu Kingdom, but the entire world, even His Majesty, is paying attention. Of course, the public opinion of other countries can be ignored, but the people of Wu Kingdom are grieving every day, longing for a bright future. Therefore, I feel that I cannot let down the people's hearts because of my personal feelings. The people's hearts are like water, and if the people's hearts are divided, the Wu Kingdom's court will be like a boat without water. "
Wu Wang said lightly, "You know the people's hearts. What are the people's hearts to you, Zhang Danfeng?"
As soon as he said this, Zhang Danfeng kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty's words make me incomparably terrified."
Wu Wang waved his hand. "Alright, I understand your intentions. You may leave."
Zhang Danfeng cried and kowtowed. "Your Majesty, please make a decision quickly. The people's hearts cannot be deceived."
Then, he bowed and left.
After this person left, Wu Zhi, General Wu Mu, and Wu You from the Black Water Platform all walked out.
"How is the battle? How is it? "Wu Wang trembled." What is the outcome of the battle at Skyleap City? What is the outcome of the battle between His Majesty Shen Lang and Zhu Hongxue's Bloodsoul Army? "
Wu You trembled. "Your Majesty, there is no news yet."
Wu Zhi was silent for a long time. "Your Majesty, this old subject can give the world an explanation at this crucial moment."
Wu Wang said, "Explanation? What explanation? You didn't do it, so what explanation? Are you talking about committing suicide? "
Wu Zhi said, "I can commit suicide, but in exchange, Wu Mu must become the Privy Envoy."
"Hahaha …" Wu Wang said, "My dear Uncle, if you commit suicide, you will never be able to wash away the stain on your name. You will go down in infamy for ten thousand years. Wu Mu is too young. Even if he becomes the Privy Envoy, he won't be able to keep his position. "
Wu Zhi said, "But if things continue as they are, it will be even more disadvantageous to Your Majesty. Why don't you cut your losses on this old subject? Your Majesty will still have some leeway."
Wu Wang patted Wu Zhi's shoulder and said, "My dear Uncle, the world has changed. The other party has no bottom line. After killing you, their next target will be me. There is no room for compromise. There is no room for compromise. "
Following that, the young Wu Wang walked to the map and said slowly, "This battle is no longer within the Wu Kingdom. Don't even think of using political means to solve this problem. If nothing unexpected happens, the Yan Capital's edict will soon arrive. Even the Imperial Envoy will come personally to investigate this case. If I don't compromise, if I don't listen to you, I will be the one to blame. "
"Uncle, Wu Mu, don't worry about anything else. Just wait for the outcome of the battle in Tianyue City. If the heavens bless His Majesty Shen Lang and he wins, then we will start a massacre and change sides. If the heavens are blind and His Majesty Shen Lang loses, then … then we will fight to the death. "
"I, Wu Qi, would rather die a heroic death than become someone's pet pig."
… …
What happened next was just as King Wu had expected.
The cabinet kept spreading rumors and creating a frenzy of public opinion. The land acquisition murder case was directly blamed on Wu Zhi and Uncle Wang.
Then, the Yan Capital sent an Imperial Envoy to oversee the case. The Imperial Envoy was still Prince Lian, Ning Yuanxian's former in-law.
When Prince Lian arrived, he only met with King Wu and read out the Great Yan Emperor's imperial edict. Then, he entered the cabinet and personally supervised the case. He was determined to make this murder case an ironclad one.
Even if King Wu did not issue an edict to dismiss Wu Zhi, the Imperial Envoy would capture Wu Zhi and bring him back to the Yan Capital. It would be a slap to King Wu's face.
At this moment, King Wu no longer cared about the progress of the cabinet, nor did he care about Prince Lian's cold attitude. He was waiting for news from Tianyue City.
His attitude was clear. If Shen Lang won, he would do it. If Shen Lang lost, he would do it. The butcher's knife was already at his neck, and he still wanted to negotiate? You still want to compromise? How childish was that?
"Your Majesty, Prince Lian has summoned the people of the capital and personally declared that no matter who is involved in this case, he will handle it impartially and give an explanation to the innocent victims of the Wu Nation."
"Your Majesty, the Supreme Court has concluded the case. Wu Zhi, the Imperial Envoy, is the culprit."
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Envoy, Prince Lian, has led the empire's warriors to the palace to capture Uncle Wu Zhi."
News came in one after another, each worse and more urgent than the last.
However, King Wu was not angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "Why is Prince Lian in such a hurry? It's as if he's in a hurry to force me to compromise before a certain point. I have a feeling that there will be good news soon. "
"Order the Imperial Guards to prepare for battle!"
King Wu paced anxiously in the great hall and said, "I have a feeling, no, I'm confident that the good news will arrive soon. His Majesty Shen Lang is about to win."
He was so excited that his whole body was trembling. His eyes were bloodshot and his breathing was rapid. He could not even sit still.
At this moment, Wu You rushed in and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, your Majesty, your Majesty, Shen Lang has won the decisive battle at Tianyue City. Zhu Hongxue's Blood Soul Army has been annihilated."
King Wu's body froze on the spot. Incomparable ecstasy shook his whole body like a bolt of lightning. The excitement and ecstasy seemed to be about to explode. Even though he had expected it, he was still shocked to the core when he heard it.
Your Majesty Shen Lang, you really won? And you even annihilated the Blood Soul Army of Tianya Sea Pavilion? How is this possible? Isn't this too amazing? My Majesty Shen Lang, you really are omnipotent.
"Hahahahaha …"
"Hahahahaha …"
King Wu laughed out loud. He walked to the table and punched it with all his might. Then he went to the wall where the map was hung and punched it again and again.
"The heavens have eyes, the heavens have blessed Your Majesty Shen Lang!"
"Men, help me put on my armor. Imperial Guards, get ready and follow me to the Cabinet to quell the rebellion!"
"I'm going to start a massacre. The Wu Kingdom is going to change!"
… …
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