Ink Pine Pass, in the depths of the General's residence's backyard, a quiet little courtyard was located in this fortress that was filled with a murderous aura. It was inharmonious with the surrounding barracks and blacksmith shops, but it had also become the best place for Lin Muyu to recuperate.
The broken armor on Lin Muyu's body had already been taken off. After applying medicine to her wounds, she changed into a new set of undergarments. Her body was covered with a white bedding as she lay quietly on the bed. Her breathing was even and there was some color on her face.
Qin Yin quietly sat by the bed and gently held onto Lin Muyu's hand, unable to bear to let go.
At the side, Feng Jixing, Qu Chu, Qin Yan, Wei Chou, Su Yu and the other generals were quietly waiting.
"Your Highness."
Feng Jixing couldn't help but ask, "You really want to summon Xiang Yu?"
"Yes." Qin Yin nodded and said, "Yu's letter has already been sent to Cangnan Province. Xiang Yu will reach Ink Pine Pass in half a day if he speeds up his horse. This time, I must get to the bottom of this!"
"But …" Feng Jixing's sword-like brows were tightly knitted. "Xiang Yu is now the Marquis of Pingnan and has extremely high prestige in the Empire's army. Many of the Empire's generals have even tacitly agreed that he is the new generation's God of War. Moreover, Xiang Yu is Duke Lan's man. Once he is dealt with, I'm afraid there will be a big fight."
Su Yu also cupped her fists and said, "Xiao Yin, you have to be careful … Even the Ink Pine Pass where we are now is actually under Duke Lan's jurisdiction. This is Earth Star Province, not North Ridge Province, not Lanyan City."
"I know." Qin Yin pursed her red lips and said, "General Feng, Aunt Lan, you've seen it for yourself. Xiang Yu wants to get rid of Yu, and I … I'd rather lose the world than lose Big Brother Yu. This time, I have to give Duke Lan and Xiang Yu a warning no matter what. I have to warn them not to challenge my bottom line. The ruler of the empire is me, Qin Yin, not him!"
As she spoke, Qin Yin abruptly stood up. Her eyes were filled with a piercingly cold light as she said, "If Tang Lan still thinks that I'm still that little girl who can be manipulated at will, then he's gravely mistaken. I will grasp the power step by step, and protect the people I care about from harm. "
A trace of admiration appeared in Su Yu's eyes as she said, "Aunt Lian supports you. Father will also support you!"
Feng Jixing cupped his fists and said with a faint smile, "If there's anything Your Highness needs this General to do, just say the word. Feng Jixing and the 20,000 Imperial Guards will be at Your Highness' disposal at any time!"
Wei Chou also cupped his fists and said, "The 20,000 Elite Cavalry of the Longdan Army Camp will also be at Your Highness' disposal at any time!"
"That's good."
A trace of determination appeared in Qin Yin's pair of beautiful eyes as she said, "Pass my order, transfer the 10,000 Seven Seas City troops in Ink Pine Pass back to Cold Star City, and replace all the guards in Ink Pine Pass with the Imperial Guards. Wei Chou, lead 10,000 Longdan Army Camp to Bugu City and control all the defenses of Bugu City. Qin Yan, lead 10,000 Longdan Army Camp to assist General Feng in guarding Ink Pine Pass.
"Yes!"
Everyone nodded simultaneously.
… …
The next day, the warm sunlight shone through the small window onto the bed. Lin Muyu finally woke up. When he opened his eyes, he saw Qin Yin's beautiful face with tiredness.
"Yu ~" Qin Yin softly called out.
Lin Muyu couldn't help but smile, "So I … I didn't die …"
"How could that be." Qin Yin's eyes reddened as she said, "Xiao Yin won't let anything happen to you."
"En."
Lin Muyu looked down at his abdomen and said, "I remember … my Qi Sea was destroyed. Why does it seem to be completely repaired now?"
"It was Qu who used the Perfection Medicine to repair the wall of your Qi Sea."
"This …"
Lin Muyu's face couldn't help but turn red, "This kind of thing …"
Qin Yin couldn't help but smile. She leaned into his embrace and said, "Xiao Yin was so worried about you … Big Brother Yu, you're too silly. Is it really worth it to give up your life for Big Brother Qin Lei's head?"
"I …"
Lin Muyu wanted to say something but stopped. She reached out and gently stroked Qin Yin's long hair, saying, "Leaving Big Brother Qin Lei's head in the Yihe Country is an insult to him and also an insult to our Qin Empire. I led the Longdan Army Camp to kill my way into the Yihe Country's Xunbai Province in order to find a chance to bring Big Brother Qin Lei home. Otherwise, I wouldn't have started this meaningless war."
"En, Xiao Yin knows …" Qin Yin listened to the heartbeat of her beloved and a smile suddenly appeared at the corner of her mouth. Perhaps the happiest moment of her life was now.
Just at this time, the sound of knocking came from outside and Feng Jixing's voice sounded, "Your Highness, Duke Lan and Xiang Yu have both arrived and are in the conference hall. Let's go over. Qin Yan will lead the five hundred elites of the Longdan Army Camp to guard this place."
"Okay."
Qin Yin smiled faintly. After standing up, she leaned over and lightly kissed Lin Muyu's lips, saying, "Xiao Yin is going to take care of some things that need to be taken care of. Wait here for me for a moment, I'll be right back."
"En."
Lin Muyu nodded and said, "Let Ah Yan in, I have something to ask him."
"Okay."
… …
Before long, Qin Yin left under the protection of a group of guards. Qin Yan walked in with a long spear in hand, his face full of joy, "Big Brother, you're awake? That's great … "
"Ah Yan, I didn't think that I would be able to live to see you again." Lin Muyu said very honestly, "In Yihe Country, there were many times when I thought that I was definitely going to die. However, I know that I must bring Big Brother Qin Lei's head home. Otherwise, so many brothers of the Longdan Army Camp will have died for nothing."
Qin Yan's eyes reddened and he said, "Ah Yan knows … Big Brother has worked hard!"
"What is Xiao Yin going to do?"
"Judge Xiang Yu and Tang Zuo. That's right, Tang Zuo is the Seven Seas City general who plotted against Big Brother, Duke Lan's collateral relative."
"So it's like this …"
Lin Muyu forced herself to sit up and said, "Send someone to inform Commander Feng Jixing that the demon army has re-entered the Swift White Province. Tell him to be on guard, the demon army may attack."
"Okay, I'll go arrange it right away!"
Lin Muyu leaned on the soft bedding, fighting energy circulating in his body. His original worries were all swept away, and his strength was recovering along with his body's recovery. What made him even more surprised was that after this calamity and narrowly escaping death, his cultivation seemed to have increased by a level. Although he hadn't stepped into the Saint realm second layer, he was definitely much stronger than before!
He sat there happily, closed his eyes and continued to sleep. He had to recover as soon as possible, Qin Yin really needed him by his side now.
… …
In the General's Mansion, inside the meeting hall, everyone was crowded together. This meeting hall was originally meant for about 50 people to discuss matters together, but now it was packed with close to 200 people.
Tang Zuo and a few deputy generals had their arms tied up, standing dejectedly in the center of the meeting hall.
Under the protection of Qu Chu and Feng Jixing, Qin Yin sat on the master's seat. She looked at the crowd with an indifferent gaze and said, "I think everyone knows why I've summoned everyone here this time, right?"
Tang Lan remained silent.
Xiang Yu's expression was ice-cold. He looked at Qin Yin indifferently and said, "Your Highness, I don't know."
"Marquis Pingnan actually doesn't know?"
Qin Yin lightly slammed the table and said angrily, "A few days ago, I've already issued an imperial edict that no one is allowed to hurt Lin Muyu, even if he did anything in the Yihe Kingdom. But in the end? Marquis Pingnan connived with his subordinates to intercept and kill the heavily injured Lin Muyu at Mosong Pass. What's even more laughable is that … the Longdan Army Camp has been surrounded by Xingjue City for so many days without seeing any reinforcements. When Lin Muyu was alone, you actually appeared. Hehe … Marquis Pingnan, Xiang Yu, you're indeed a loyal subject of the empire! "
Xiang Yu's expression froze. He knew the severity of the situation. He had never seen Qin Yin use such harsh words to reprimand a commander-level general. He had gotten himself into big trouble this time!
Thinking of this, Xiang Yu hurriedly cupped his fists and knelt on the ground. He said, "Your Highness, please calm your anger … I didn't know about this matter, and I also don't know why Tang Zuo would intercept and kill Commander Yu on his own. This matter … I really didn't know!"
"Is that so?"
Qin Yin raised her brows and said, "Tang Zuo, tell me, who ordered you to intercept and kill Commander Yu?"
"I … I …" Tang Zuo's face was ashen. He raised his head to look at Xiang Yu and Tang Lan, only to see Xiang Yu's face filled with killing intent, while Tang Lan quietly shook her head.
Tang Zuo's heart instantly turned to ashes. He murmured, "I acted on my own … I …"
"Acted on your own?"
Qin Yin couldn't help but laugh. "You're just a chiliarch, and you actually have the power to mobilize the army? What a joke, do you think you have the right to act on your own? "
Tang Zuo was about to cry from fright. He hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly. "I really did sneak out … I even ordered my attendants to throw the dispatch arrow at the great general. It's all this lowly one's fault, please spare my life, Your Highness!"
At this time, Tang Lan finally spoke up with one knee on the ground. "Your Highness, it's all this old subject's fault. That's why our Tang Sect's general committed such a heinous crime. I only hope that Your Highness can spare his life and continue the bloodline. In addition, this old subject has no objections to stripping him of his official position and military rank."
Qin Yin smiled. "Duke Lan, do you know what crime it is to defy the emperor's orders?"
Tang Lan trembled all over. "Death … death penalty …"
"Tang Zuo disobeyed the emperor's orders and attacked the commander of a town. What crime is this?"
"Death penalty …" Tang Lan's face turned pale.
"Since it's a death penalty, why is there a need to plead for mercy?" Qin Yin leisurely sat on the throne. She lightly crossed one of her long legs and arrogantly said, "Men, drag Tang Zuo and the three deputy generals away. Immediately behead them and bring their heads to see me."
"Your Highness … this …" Tang Tian, who was behind Tang Lan, turned pale with fright. "Tang Zuo is my and Tang Lu's collateral cousin. I hope that Your Highness can be lenient and give him a chance. Let Tang Zuo die on the battlefield. It's better to die in the hands of the demons than to die here!"
Qin Yin coldly smiled. "Whoever pleads for mercy will be convicted together with him!"
"Your Highness, you …" Tang Lu was slightly angry and seemed to want to say something.
"Shut up!"
Tang Lan turned around and said angrily, "Do you want to be executed together with Tang Zuo? If you don't want to, shut up! "
Tang Tian and Tang Lu kept quiet out of fear and no longer spoke.
From the beginning to the end, Qu Chu had been standing majestically beside Qin Yin. His imposing manner was awe-inspiring, as if he would immediately kill anyone who disobeyed the emperor's will.
At this moment, Qin Yin finally looked like a real queen.
…
Not long after, a few heads were brought out by the Imperial Guards. After Feng Jixing examined them, he looked at Qin Yin's head and said, "Your Highness, they're all dead."
"En." Qin Yin nodded lightly and said, "Duke Lan failed to supervise properly. His salary will be forfeited for one year. Marquis of Pingnan, Xiang Yu, was not strict with his subordinates. His salary will be forfeited for three years and he will be demoted by one rank."
Tang Lan and Xiang Yu cupped their fists together and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your pardon!"
At this moment, a messenger suddenly rushed into the general's residence and said anxiously, "Your Highness, the demons are here!"
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