bookrandom Chapter 2: You're forcing me to rebel? I'm really going to rebel!
Chapter 2: You're forcing me to rebel? I'm really going to rebel!
Qin Xuan removed Zhao Luoying's shackles and chains, and they boarded a carriage to return to the Chu Prince's Mansion.
"Ah Xuan, recovering lost territory and severely damaging the Jurchens—what earth-shattering achievements that were, yet all you got in return was two more days of my life. Was it worth it?"
Zhao Luoying looked at Qin Xuan, who had defied the emperor for her sake, and her delicate eyes filled with tears.
"Luo Ying, do you really think I just want you to live a couple more days? We were both in the Dali Temple just now, and I could only get you out by saying those things."
A murderous glint appeared in Qin Xuan's eyes: "No one can touch you, not even the emperor!"
"Ah Xuan..."
Zhao Luoying pursed her lips. "We've surrendered our military power. There are 100,000 Imperial Guards in the capital. How can we possibly resist? Ah Xuan, I'm not afraid of death. Since meeting you, I've been happy every single day. I only have one wish: that you live a good life!"
"Luo Ying, without you, what difference is there between me and a walking corpse? Don't worry, I have my reasons for doing this!"
Qin Xuan recalled that a year after he transmigrated, he had achieved some military merits. Qin Zhen, who was far away in the capital, was quite wary of this and would either secretly sabotage him or send assassins to kill him!
It was Zhao Luoying who shielded him from one bloody storm after another.
Thinking of their vows of eternal love and all the memories they shared, Qin Xuan's murderous intent intensified.
Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Qin Xuan, a seasoned veteran of many battles, noticed that there were numerous spies around the residence.
It's likely that Qin Tian and Qin Zhen sent them to monitor them.
……
For the past two days, Qin Xuan and Zhao Luoying have stayed indoors, from morning till night in the Prince's mansion.
Meanwhile, Qin Xuan secretly dispatched his trusted confidants, who disguised themselves as merchants, monks, and other people to various places!
Two days later, at noon.
"Your Highness, Xu Zhi, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, requests an audience!"
Qin Xuan and Zhao Luoying had just finished lunch when their trusted confidant came to deliver the news.
Qin Xuan got up and opened the gate of the Prince's Mansion. He was shocked to see Xu Zhi leading hundreds of fully armed soldiers, who had completely surrounded the Prince's Mansion!
"Lord Xu, have you brought so many people to the Chu Prince's residence to have your entire family executed?"
Qin Xuan sneered.
"This humble servant dares not! It's just that the Third Prince was worried about unforeseen circumstances, so he sent a trusted confidant to accompany me."
Xu Zhi was polite in words, but the contempt in his eyes was impossible to hide: "Two days have passed, Your Highness, please hand over the criminal Zhao Luoying."
Qin Xuan saw that Qin Zhen was also in the crowd. He was sitting on a horse, and his arrogant and smug posture was just like Zhang Ying, the fat centurion in the movie "Brotherhood of Blades".
"Criminal? What criminal? Luo Ying is General Baiyu, appointed by my father, and my Princess Consort of Chu!"
Qin Xuan's words immediately caused an uproar in the audience!
Xu Zhi's expression changed drastically; he never expected Qin Xuan to say such a thing!
"Sixth!"
Qin Zhen was also shocked to hear this: "Two days ago, you told Father that you would give Zhao Luoying two days to pay respects to her parents, and then you would hand her over! Now you are turning the truth upside down like this, Sixth Prince, this is the crime of deceiving the Emperor!"
"Qin Zhen, you are a treacherous and cunning villain who only knows how to deal with your own people. What right do you have to speak to me?"
Qin Xuan looked coldly at Qin Zhen, "If you don't want to die, get out of my sight!"
"you……"
Seeing that the duck in his hand was about to fly away, and Qin Xuan was still humiliating him like this, Qin Zhen gritted his teeth and said: "Lord Xu, what are you still standing there for? Go in and arrest him. If Qin Xuan disobeys the imperial decree, then he is rebelling!"
"King of Chu, please make way."
Xu Zhi, accompanied by several elite soldiers, attempted to force his way into the Prince's residence.
At this moment, Zhao Luoying was standing in the courtyard.
She knew very well that what followed with Qin Xuan was like walking on a tightrope; one wrong step and they would fall into an abyss. But having made her decision, Zhao Luoying's eyes showed no sign of wavering.
"Zhao Luoying, you have committed such a heinous crime. How can you face the Zhao family ancestors? Only death can atone for your enormous sins! Come out yourself and don't implicate the King of Chu!"
Xu Zhi looked at Zhao Luoying and shouted sternly.
"Xu Zhi, I'll say it one last time: my woman, Zhao Luoying, is not a criminal."
Qin Xuan's eyes were icy cold.
"King of Chu, after a joint trial by the three judicial departments, the evidence is conclusive and irrefutable. Why do you still remain so stubborn? King of Chu, if you continue to disobey His Majesty's decree, it will be treason..."
Xu Zhi hadn't finished speaking.
The long sword in Qin Xuan's hand pierced his heart.
Xu Zhi's pupils widened, his eyes filled with resentment and confusion.
He originally thought that by dealing with Qin Xuan this time, he would be a great contributor after Qin Zhen ascended the throne.
"Xu Zhi, you're right, I do intend to rebel."
Qin Xuan pulled out his blood-soaked sword. The sunlight stretched his shadow long, and under the eaves, he looked like a war god.
"you you……"
Xu Zhi's death struck Qin Zhen like a bolt from the blue. Even the horse beneath Qin Zhen began to tremble. Qin Zhen tightened the reins and roared hysterically, "Qin Xuan murdered the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and plotted a rebellion! Whoever kills Qin Xuan will be promoted three ranks and rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold!!"
"kill!!"
Qin Zhen's trusted followers were absolutely loyal to him. They raised their weapons and their battle cries shook the heavens!
Just as they rushed toward Qin Xuan, deafening battle cries suddenly rang out from all directions!
"kill!!"
"Long live the King of Chu! Kill!!"
Countless elite troops suddenly appeared in the mansions and shops surrounding the Chu King's Palace!
"The Crimson Flame Army? What are they doing here?"
Qin Zhenhu's body trembled. The Crimson Flame Army was the vanguard of the Divine Strategy Army, responsible for charging into battle, and each of them was a powerful warrior capable of fighting ten men at once!
Do you really think I haven't done anything these past two days?
Two days ago, Qin Xuan had the Chiyan Army disguise themselves as civilians and infiltrate the capital.
The clash of weapons and the shouts of battle resounded through the sky as the Crimson Flame Army joined the battlefield and unleashed a massacre!
Qin Xuan drew his bow and aimed an arrow at Qin Zhen.
"call out!"
An arrow flew out, and Qin Zhen hurriedly dodged, but the arrow still pierced through his arm.
A bloodcurdling scream echoed through the sky. Qin Zhen, enduring the excruciating pain, roared:
"You wretched child! You wretched child, let's see how you explain this to Father Emperor!"
Although Qin Zhen was mediocre in talent, his ability to escape was truly exceptional. Before Qin Xuan could even fire an arrow, Qin Zhen spurred his horse and galloped towards the palace!
With their master gone, Qin Zhen's confidants were no match for the Chiyan Army to begin with, and their morale was severely damaged, causing them to collapse instantly!
After Qin Zhen's last confidant fell, Qin Xuan raised his longsword and shouted, "Charge into the palace!"
"kill!!"