Li Linfu's' reminder 'made the First Prince come to a' realization '.
"Lord Prime Minister is right. Imperial Uncle, we'll take our leave first. You can come back later!"
The First Prince tugged on the reins of his horse and immediately headed out.
"Your Highness The King of Song, I'll be taking my leave with the First Prince."
Li Linfu said with a warm smile. With a flick of his sleeves, he brushed past The King of Song and continued on his way.
King Song shivered as he stared at the backs of the two. He immediately turned his head in Wang Chong's direction and breathed a small sigh of relief. By the time he and Zhangchou Jianqiong received the news, it was already too late. The First Prince and Li Linfu had already arrived. Fortunately, nothing had happened to Wang Chong.
"King Qi, your injuries seem to be quite severe. You should return to recuperate. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be taking my leave first."
Wang Chong shot a glance at King Qi before flinging his sleeves and walking toward The King of Song. Behind him, King Qi's body was trembling with rage, and his face was terrifyingly dark.
The group boarded The King of Song's carriage and left the Penal Court.
"How are you? Are you alright? "
In the carriage, The King of Song, Wang Chong, and Zhangchou Jianqiong were gathered together. In the end, it was still The King of Song who spoke first.
"I'm fine."
Wang Chong shook his head.
"It won't be that easy for King Qi to deal with me."
"There's something fishy about this matter. It's one thing for King Qi to come after you barged into the Penal Court. After all, this is his territory, but even the First Prince and the Prime Minister are here. This is no small matter. It's fortunate that you were quick-witted and didn't give them anything to use against you. "
The King of Song said.
"Indeed! The First Prince and Li Linfu were clearly prepared for this trip. When The King of Song and I arrived, we were worried for you! "
Zhangchou Jianqiong also spoke up.
Even Zhangchou Jianqiong was taken aback by the appearance of the First Prince and the prime minister in the Penal Court. Only then did he rush over with The King of Song.
"This matter isn't that simple!"
Wang Chong calmed down and said calmly,
King Qi, the First Prince, and the Prime Minister's affairs are one after another, and Zhao Qianqiu and the Three Great Training Camps' affairs are completely linked together. It can't be a coincidence that they arrived not long after I arrived at the Penal Court. From the looks of it, it was more like the result of someone meticulously plotting behind the scenes. King Qi's side did not have that much ability, and the prime minister's side was smooth and slick. He would not easily reveal his abilities. Although he had the ability, it was definitely not him. As for the First Prince, it's even more impossible! "
With his back against the carriage, Wang Chong's eyes were filled with wisdom, as if he could see into the endless depths of time and space.
"So, Wang Chong, you mean to say that it was the Confucian Sect and that young man called Li Junxian?"
The King of Song immediately understood Wang Chong's meaning and asked.
"Mm. It can only be him! "
Wang Chong solemnly nodded. This was the only explanation. Although the other party was young, he was the strongest opponent Wang Chong had ever faced. Wave after wave of attacks, not giving him a chance to catch his breath.
"Buzz!"
The King of Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong glanced at each other, their hearts sinking.
After bidding farewell to the King of Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong, Wang Chong quickly got off the carriage and returned to his residence.
… …
Flapflap!
Just as Wang Chong was returning to his residence, a messenger pigeon flew over the sky and landed in a restaurant in the western part of the city.
The third floor of the restaurant was quiet and secluded. The third floor of West Wind Tower had the most elegant and fresh scenery, allowing one to admire the plum blossom forest planted by the river.
Every day, many scholars would gather here to drink wine and admire the plum blossoms.
But at this moment, West Wind Tower was quiet, with not a single customer in sight. There was only a sign hanging on the door that read 'Closed'. At this moment, a white-clothed young man was sitting on the third floor, pouring wine and admiring the plum blossoms.
The entire West Wind Tower was closed for the sake of entertaining this esteemed guest.
Flapflap! The messenger pigeon landed on the table. A hand reached out from the side, took the letter, and sent the pigeon away.
"Young Master, the Penal Court has failed again. Wang Chong has returned safely!"
A voice rang out. A figure bowed and said to the side. He held the letter with both hands and respectfully handed it over.
"Is that so?"
Li Junxian grinned and took a sip of the fragrant tea in his cup, his expression indescribably carefree and natural.
"As expected, I still can't stop him!"
"That's not the only problem. We just received news that the King of Foreign Lands has already sent a memorial to the Imperial Court, formally giving Deflecting Blade Manor to the Kunwu Training Camp. But in the letter, he also appointed the manager of Deflecting Blade Manor. If my guess is correct, it should be someone from Deflecting Blade Manor. In addition, we just received news that the King of Foreign Lands has apparently written a letter to the Great Generals and the Bureau of Military Personnel, intending to use the name of the protectorates and the Bureau of Military Personnel to establish a commander base outside of the Three Great Training Camps, an existence independent of the Three Great Training Camps.
"This time, we were only able to enter the Three Great Training Camps through our relationship with the First Prince and the imperial household. If this commander base is established, it will belong completely to the militarists, and we won't be able to interfere at all! Moreover, the combined might of the protector-generals of the border is no small matter. In the future, this commander base will not be one bit inferior to the Three Great Training Camps. If this happens, all our efforts will have been for nothing! "
The Confucian Sect expert next to him sternly said, his voice brimming with worry.
In the history of the Confucian Sect, they had never encountered such a troublesome foe. He was clearly only a teenager, but his methods were unfathomable and extremely experienced, able to counter every move and completely nullify the Confucian Sect's methods.
The restaurant was quiet, and Li Junxian's right hand, gripping the white porcelain teacup, paused for a moment before finally creasing his brow.
The matter of the Penal Court was of no importance. It would be best if they could capture and imprison Wang Chong, but if they couldn't, it wouldn't have much of an effect. But if this commander base was established, everything would be completely different. The militarists and the Confucians were like fire and water. One advocated war, while the other advocated peace. At least for now, the militarists could no longer expand.
"There's no need to worry! I have my own plans for this matter! "
But Li Junxian's brow quickly relaxed and he calmed down. His limpid eyes seemed to contain boundless wisdom as he looked forward.
"Since the King of Foreign Lands is already on guard, there's no need to worry about him for now. In a little while, I will personally deal with him. Let me ask you, have you finished preparing for that matter? "
"Young Master, everything is going according to plan, without the slightest error. Everything is waiting for Young Master! As long as we can complete this step, our goal will assuredly advance, and Young Master's name will shake the world, becoming a meritorious subject of our Confucian Sect! "
The man said, his voice brimming with admiration for Li Junxian.
Countless people in the Confucian Sect had wanted to realize the true Harmonious World, but they had never been able to grasp the essentials, only to die of regret. Only in Li Junxian's hands had they truly taken a large step forward, bringing them much closer to their goal.
"Get ready. In the next few days, I will be heading to the Western Turks to complete the last step."
Li Junxian said.
"Yes, Young Master!"
The Confucian Sect expert said.
With a clang, the white porcelain teacup in Li Junxian's hand landed on the table. Li Junxian's eyes became a little dazed as he stared at the white porcelain teacup. He seemed to be recalling something, and a hint of sorrow appeared in his eyes, but it quickly vanished. Hwoooo! A gust of wind blew past, and the two people in the West Wind Tower vanished.
… …
Flapflap!
A carrier pigeon descended from the sky and landed in the Wang Family Residence. The capital appeared calm on the surface, but a silent contest was taking place in the shadows. Wang Chong stretched out his right hand and caught the messenger pigeon. Then, he slowly removed the letter from its leg.
Wang Chong glanced at it and gave a long sigh of relief.
This letter had come from the northwest and bore the personal seal of Anxi Protector-General Gao Xianzhi. Wang Chong's private message had proved effective. Upon learning that Su Hanshan and Li Siye had been captured, Gao Xianzhi had brought Cheng Qianli and all the top-class generals of the Anxi Protectorate army to Qixi to demand their release. Li Siye and Su Hanshan had fought alongside the Anxi Protectorate army at the Battle of Talas and were allies who had gone through life and death together.
It could be said that if they hadn't risked their lives, the Anxi Protectorate army would have already been wiped out. Moreover, the two of them had rendered great service in the war against Arabia. For them to be imprisoned over such a trifling matter was absurd to the extreme.
This was the first time Gao Xianzhi had gotten so angry. Even without Wang Chong's order, he would not have stood by and watched.
Not only that, when Gao Xianzhi had personally gone to Qixi to question them, Geshu Han had also sent a letter saying that he would be arriving in Qixi in a few days. The two Great Generals of the Tang Dynasty had come with a fierce momentum, and their immense prestige and influence in the army had played a role. Under the pressure of the two Great Generals, the three Confucian commanders had been forced to promise that they would not harm the lives of Li Siye and Su Hanshan.
In order to show fairness, they had agreed to allow Gao Xianzhi and Geshu Han to send their subordinates to participate and await the Imperial Court's decision.
"There's no need to detain Su Hanshan and Li Siye. This is clearly a delaying tactic. Just what are these people up to! "
After reading it, Wang Chong put away the letter and muttered to himself.
Wang Chong was almost certain that while Li Junxian and the Confucian Sect appeared to be dealing with Su Hanshan and Li Siye, they were actually dealing with him. No matter what Li Junxian was planning, Wang Chong had no fear.
"Milord!"
At this moment, hurried footsteps could be heard. Old Eagle, travel-worn, walked in from outside.
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