"Wind! Wind! Wind! "
Outside the city, the army assembled and let out a tsunami like roar. Although there were only ten thousand riders, they were imposing.
The slogan they let out was the same as the Qi Kingdom's Black Wind Cavalry!
Huyan Wei and his elder brother wore battle armor and rode side by side out of the city gate and into the army. His elder brother waved his arm and shouted, "Let's go!"
The ten thousand cavalrymen quickly changed their direction, galloping forward as they chased after them.
Huyan Wei, who was charging at the front, did not feel the danger of the situation. Instead, he was in high spirits and was very excited. This was the first time he followed the army into battle as his elder brother's deputy!
The ten thousand riders were the troops left behind by Huyan Wuhen. They were the Valiant Cavalry that was left behind to guard the capital.
In order to eliminate the rebel army, Vast Cloud Diagram had given Huyan Wuhen an order. However, Huyan Wuhen had disobeyed and refused to send troops to quell the rebellion, insisting on the original battle plan.
Vast Cloud Diagram could not do anything to Huyan Wuhen, and it was not good to replace him. Thus, he could only gather the troops in the country to quell the rebellion.
In order to quell the rebellion as soon as possible, Vast Cloud Diagram mobilized the elite Valiant Cavalry that was left behind to guard the capital.
There was naturally a reason for mobilizing the Valiant Cavalry. Defending the city was not what cavalry was best at. Cavalry was good at attacking on the battlefield.
Vast Cloud Diagram appointed Huyan Wuhen's eldest son as the commander. It could not be helped. The Valiant Cavalry had always been in the hands of the Huyan family.
Huyan Wei could not stand it anymore and volunteered to go to battle. Vast Cloud Diagram gladly agreed and appointed him as the deputy.
Hao Qingqing came late. When she reached the top of the city wall, she only saw the billowing dust and grumbled.
She had come to see Hu Yanwei off. At first, she didn't want to come. It was only after the Empress repeatedly persuaded her that she came. In the end, she dawdled and arrived late, unable to see Hu Yanwei off in time. She only saw a puff of smoke and heard the faint rumbling of hooves.
…
"Faced with such pressure from the court, Huyan Wuhen actually disobeyed the decree!"
Hiding in the underground room, Shao Pingbo, who was pacing back and forth under the light, looked at the intelligence report and frowned. He did not expect Huyan Wuhen to openly disobey the decree.
Others would first settle the internal affairs before resisting the external forces, but this General in Chief was clearly insisting on settling the external affairs before resisting the internal forces. He wanted to defeat the Jin Kingdom's offensive first.
In this case, his previous series of plans to delay the Qi army would be ruined. Huyan Wuhen didn't pay any attention to him.
After some hesitation, Shao Pingbo let out a long sigh, "Yan Mountain's Cry, Qi Wuhen. This Huyan Wuhen is worthy of being the Qi Empire's pillar. If he doesn't die, the Jin Empire will have to put in a lot of effort!"
Shao San, who was at the side, said, "Eldest Young Master, what should we do now? Should we think of another way to deal with Huyan Wuhen? "
Shao Pingbo shook his head, "Crafty plots and machinations that can't be put on the table can only be used under the table. Facing Huyan Wuhen's strategic planning and the unhindered galloping army, it's useless to clash head-on." He passed the message in his hand back to the other party. "I'm not good at the battlefield. If I interfere, I might end up making a fool of myself. I'll leave the battle between the two armies to the generals. I've already paved the way for them to such an extent, so it should be useful to them. Send the news back immediately! "
"Yes!" Shao Sansheng accepted the order.
…
At the border between Jin and Wei, the Jin Empire's army pressed forward and launched an all-out attack on Wei. The morale of the army was low, and it was hard for the Wei Empire to defend against the Jin Empire's ferocious attack.
Within the Wei Empire's borders, Shao Pingbo's plan played a huge role. Yin Chu's army's eastward route was almost unimpeded. Yin Chu's troops were practically blindfolded, allowing Yin Chu's troops to pass through.
When the news came, Xuan Wei almost vomited blood in grief and indignation. After the imperial court issued the decree, Yin Chu's troops on the eastward route agreed to it, but their actions were a different matter. When the news of the defeat of the frontline army spread, the attitude of the troops on Yin Chu's eastward route became even more inexplicable. Some even gave Yin Chu's army rations and fodder.
How could Xuan Wei not be angered to the point of vomiting blood? Facing the court officials, she roared in grief and indignation, "Traitor of the country!"
"Husband!" Tang Yi suddenly ran into the main hall, ignoring the court officials' astonished gazes. She walked quickly to Xuan Wei's ear and whispered something.
Xuan Wei turned pale with fright, "What?"
Then, she disregarded her bearing and left the court affairs behind. She ran out in a panic, accompanied by Tang Yi.
In the main hall, the head of the Spirit Void Manor, Chang Linxian, the head of the Guardian Pavilion, Cang Feng, and the head of the Daleshan Mountain, Luo Yanzhen, were originally solemn due to the situation. Now, they exchanged glances and quickly left the main hall to see what was going on, leaving behind a group of confused court officials …
Ximen Qingkong sat cross-legged on the ground, blood stains on his nose and mouth. His face was golden, and he closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.
Xuan Wei, who ran in, immediately knelt in front of him and hugged him. She panicked and said, "Qingkong, what happened to you? Don't scare me! "
Ximen Qingkong opened his eyes and said calmly, "Someone poisoned my tea."
"How is that possible?" Xuan Wei was shocked. The people around her were all carefully selected confidants. It was unlikely that they would do such a thing.
Ximen Qingkong closed his eyes again. Xuan Wei asked anxiously, "Who did it?"
Tang Yi, who walked over quickly, advised, "Husband, Mr. Ximen is using a spell to suppress the poison in his body. Don't disturb him!"
Xuan Wei was terrified. Then, she rushed out angrily and gathered everyone in the courtyard to ask, "Who did it?"
No one knew. However, Tang Yi tried to mention, "The disciples of the sect saw the Fuma come here before. Do you know …"
"Sect Leader Tang, don't talk nonsense without evidence!" Among the leaders of the three sects, Luo Yanzhen, the leader of the Daleshan Mountain, shouted, "Do you know what you are talking about? Are you trying to break the alliance between Wei and Qi? "
Tang Yi could only shut her mouth awkwardly.
Xuan Wei's eyes flashed. She shouted, "Bring Hao Cheng here!"
Not long after, Hao Cheng was' invited '. Xuan Wei immediately questioned him sternly.
"I didn't do it. Don't frame me." Hao Cheng was calm. Then, he added, "If he's dead, then he's dead. What's there to fuss about?"
Xuan Wei gritted her teeth. "In other words, you admit that you did it?"
Hao Cheng: "I said, I didn't do it."
Xuan Wei: "Then why did you curse him to die?"
Hao Cheng was furious. "Xuan Wei, do you think I'm a fool? What do you think I am when the two of you sleep together? I know why I married into the Wei Kingdom, but you guys have gone too far. You don't even have the slightest taboo. Where do you think the face of the Qi Kingdom is? If I don't curse him to die, should I congratulate him? "
In fact, he was indeed the one who poisoned her. Only someone of his status could enter and leave this place easily.
There were some things that he didn't know. One night, someone lured him to Xuan Wei's bedroom, letting him know what the man and woman in the room were doing. He was also a man. Although he knew where his duty lay, he could imagine his grief and indignation.
After that, he couldn't help but ask the person what he meant by letting him know.
After knowing the person's intentions and the person's guarantee, he no longer had any scruples. Under the person's arrangement, he found the right time to make his move.
Xuan Wei's face alternated between red and white. After all, sleeping with Ximen Qingkong wasn't something to be proud of. It was naturally embarrassing to be exposed on the spot.
But she couldn't care less about that now. She said sternly, "Fine, if you don't admit it, I have ways to make you talk. Men, take him away and interrogate him with torture! "
Hao Cheng panicked. "Xuan Wei, do you think the Qi Kingdom is made of clay?"
But scaring him was useless. The guards pounced on him like wolves and captured him on the spot.
Xuan Wei sneered. "Do you believe that even if I kill you, I only need to report that you died of a sudden illness and the Qi Kingdom will pretend to know nothing?"
"Wait!" The head of the Spirit Void Manor, Chang Linxian, spoke. With a wave of his hand, a few disciples of the Guardian Pavilion came forward and took Hao Cheng away for protection.
Xuan Wei said coldly, "Head Chang, what do you mean?"
Chang Linxian sighed. "Husband, I can understand how you feel. You're right. Even if you kill him, the Qi Kingdom will pretend to know nothing for the sake of the bigger picture. But have you thought about the internal affairs of the Wei Kingdom? You killed the Qi Kingdom's prince. Wouldn't everyone be anxious? The three major sects won't allow you to touch him. Even if you want to kill him, it's not now. When the situation stabilizes, you can do whatever you want. The three major sects won't interfere! "
The head of the Guardian Pavilion, Cang Feng, stepped forward. "Speaking of the people of the Wei Kingdom, I have something important to tell you." He turned back and waved.
Soon, a group of officials rushed over and knelt in front of Xuan Wei. They suddenly pleaded loudly, "Husband, please ascend to the throne! Husband, please ascend to the throne … "
Xuan Wei was stunned by the endless pleas of the officials. They wanted to support her as the Emperor!
If the situation on the battlefield was favorable to them, they wouldn't have done this. Now that the situation was unfavorable, everyone needed something to cheer them up. Everyone in the Wei Kingdom knew that Xuan Wei was capable. Supporting Xuan Wei to ascend to the throne was the best way to stabilize the people.
Now that the situation was chaotic, even if there was a small benefit, these people would grab onto it as if it was their last hope.
Xuan Wei naturally didn't agree to it. Even if she wanted to agree, she wouldn't be in a hurry.
After dismissing the irrelevant people, Xuan Wei returned to the room and knelt in front of Ximen Qingkong. She cried. "I'm the one who harmed you!"
Ximen Qingkong opened her eyes. What could she say? Finally, she closed her eyes again and tried to suppress the poison in her body.
After crying for a while, Xuan Wei suddenly stood up and walked out. She found Tang Yi and said hatefully, "Hao Cheng was in the palace. Where did he get the poison? If not for the cooperation of the guards here, how could he find the right time to poison me? Sister, I don't expect the three major sects to save Qingkong. It's already fortunate that they don't interfere. I'll leave the matter of saving Qingkong to the Shanghai Sect. "
"Understood." Tang Yi nodded. They weren't stupid, but they couldn't accuse Ximen Qingkong without evidence. Once they fell out, Ximen Qingkong would only die faster.
She quickly summoned the three elders of the Shanghai Sect, but they couldn't do anything about the poison in Ximen Qingkong's body. Xuan Wei tried her best to find someone to save Ximen Qingkong. The three elders of the Shanghai Sect could only try their best to suppress the poison in Ximen Qingkong's body.
Ximen Qingkong struggled on her deathbed, but the voices of the outside world begged Xuan Wei to ascend the throne.
In the end, after several rejections, Xuan Wei finally agreed to ascend the throne!
The officials hurriedly took care of this matter. On the day of the coronation, when Xuan Wei was trying on the royal robe, Tang Yi urgently looked for Xuan Wei again.
Knowing that she had something to say, Xuan Wei asked her servants to leave. Then, Tang Yi whispered, "Husband, someone sent a secret letter to the Shanghai Sect, pointing out a way to save Mr. Ximen."
Xuan Wei asked anxiously, "Who?"
Tang Yi shook her head and said, "I don't know." She took out the secret letter and showed it to Xuan Wei.
Xuan Wei hurriedly opened the secret letter and saw that it told her to send Ximen Qingkong to the Qi Kingdom and send a trusted messenger to meet the Emperor of Qi. Then, the Emperor asked Princess Ying, Shao Liu 'er, to ask the Ghost Doctor's disciple, Wu Xin. Wu Xin would definitely save Ximen Qingkong's life!
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