The wise man stared at Gu Yanxi for a moment, and when he spoke again, his voice was hoarse, "You, Daqing, think you are a great country and have always looked down on us barbarians, but what you are doing is no different from what we are doing!"
"One hundred and eighty years ago, my ancestors showed you some mercy, which led to the danger that Daqing is in today. In this case, why should I show mercy like my ancestors did? It is better to cut the grass and root it out, so that my descendants will not suffer from the pain of war again!"
Looking at the wise man Gu Yanxi who was both sad and angry, he curled his lips coldly. He had forced Ah Zhi to that point, leaving her covered in wounds and almost losing her life, causing Daqing to lose a key minister, and countless people to die and be injured. What was this little reward worth
"Don't leave any one alive." After taking one last look at these people, Gu Yanxi turned and left. At this point, he no longer needed any confession.
The Chaoli people were horrified. They had already prepared for negotiations. After all, Daqing did not take their lives at the beginning, and based on Daqing's usual style of doing things, there should be room for negotiation. But they did not expect Gu Yanxi to be so cruel!
Seeing that the people of Qishusi had surrounded them, some of them struggled desperately, but the knot tied by Qishusi would only get tighter the more they struggled. They became more anxious and instinctively surrounded the wise man even tighter.
The wise man seemed unaware of it. In contrast to the anxious tribesmen, he looked calmer, with even a hint of relief on his face. Through the gaps between the crowd, he looked in the direction of his daughter. She was still struggling desperately to rush over here. Two old women who were much stronger than her could hardly hold her back. She looked so embarrassed and helpless. In a trance, he remembered how she said "I'll go" with great enthusiasm when he was trying to place someone next to Prince Ling. She didn't know that it was just a calculation against her. She was the only candidate from the beginning. He just deliberately showed his troubles in front of her so that she would take the initiative to ask for orders and act wholeheartedly.
Thinking back on his entire life, the only time he acted like a human being was during those few years when he was with his wife and daughter in Yangzhou. However, his wife and daughter, who treated him wholeheartedly, died because of him.
The destiny cannot be violated, the destiny cannot be violated!
He sat down. His height, which was not outstanding among the Chaoli people, was completely hidden after he sat down. Xue Liang was afraid of a trap and immediately signaled everyone to take action. However, when all the people on the periphery were killed, they were stunned.
The wise man who had caused Daqing to suffer a great loss sat cross-legged with his head down, a jeweled curved knife stuck in his chest. Xue Liang went forward to check and found that he was already dead. With a complicated look at the calm old man, Xue Liang stood up and turned back to order: "Check again in half an hour to see if anyone is faking death, and then send the person out of the palace and find a place to bury him."
"yes."
Xue Liang glanced at Gu Yanze who was not far away, and evacuated with his subordinates. The Qisu Division still had a lot of things to do.
Gu Yanze stood there without moving. After a long while, he covered his mouth and coughed as he left. He didn't want anyone anymore, neither his mother nor his father who had not appeared since the incident. His adopted brother looked down on him and would certainly not do anything to him in the future. Just for the sake of his surname, he could live a life of wealth and glory.
His throat was itchy and Gu Yanze started coughing violently. He felt his palms were wet. He looked down and saw his hands were covered in blood. Suddenly he laughed out loud. His life would probably be a little short.
The prince stood not far away and watched for a while, "He probably can't go back to Prince Ling's Mansion. Let him live in the palace before the palace is divided. Xiaoshuang, go find him a palace suitable for long-term residence, and invite an imperial physician... Ask Elder Yu to go and see him."
"yes."
"Wait." The prince turned back again, "Let's make sure that the Grand Tutor is free before letting Yu Lao go."
"yes."
The wind blew, and the lantern flickered.
There were faint noisy sounds coming from everywhere, and it was getting too quiet here. The prince put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky where there was not even a star, and sighed. This night was really long.
"Your Highness." Lai Fu came over at a speed that was not in line with his age. "The Royal Guards have assembled. The Regent invites you to come over."
The prince looked at Lai Fu, who had aged greatly since his father's death. "Once this matter is settled, Eunuch Lai Fu will bring me a steward. When he is able to be of use, I will let you leave the palace."
Lai Fu looked up suddenly, his face full of joy.
The prince smiled and said, "You can't leave the capital."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace!" Lai Fu knelt on the ground, his body shaking slightly. He had really waited for it, and he could really have a good ending!
After helping the man up, the prince walked forward.
Lai Fu quickly followed and said something that hinted at something, "Xiao Shuang..."
"He once mentioned that he was willing to enter the palace after purifying himself, but I did not agree. The palace does not need a second-hand support from him."
Lai Fu thought about it, probably still excited, and said something he would never say under normal circumstances, "If he doesn't purify himself before entering the palace, he will be of limited use to you. How are you going to place him?"
"The Grand Tutor didn't save him to make him helpless for the rest of his life." The prince smiled, "Grandmother gave me everything in the Sun family. Now it's all managed by the Grand Tutor. Someone will be needed to take over in the future. Xiaoshuang is very suitable."
Lai Fu bowed, "Prince is kind and righteous."
What benevolence and righteousness? He never thought there was anything wrong with letting people enter the palace after being castrated. It was just that the Taifu once said that Xiaoshuang could help him manage his business.
The imperial garden was brightly lit by torches, and the prince walked over with a restrained expression.
Gu Yanxi bowed and showed great courtesy.
The prince nodded and glanced at the guards. He had no idea what the regent was up to, so he simply said nothing.
"Commander Fu."
Fu Gang thought that the regent was going to settle accounts for the catastrophe that had befallen the palace, so he took a step forward with trepidation, "I am here."
"There is a spy among the Imperial Guards."
Everyone was shocked by the words. Fu Gang looked up and asked, "My Lord, are you suspicious of me?"
"It's not difficult to find out who it is, as all the members of the Imperial Guards are suspects." Gu Yanxi glanced at everyone with a stern look in his eyes. "It's impossible for so many Chaoli people to hide in the palace for too long. You can find out who was in charge of the palace ban last night and day. I will give you one incense stick of time, and the rest of you are not allowed to leave during this time."
Fu Gang accepted the order with great astonishment. It’s not that he hadn’t thought about this possibility, but he just didn’t dare to think about it too deeply!
If the problem really lies with the Guards, he cannot escape blame.
Someone came over to report something, and Gu Yanxi walked a few steps to the side. At this moment, a long and thin dagger went straight towards the prince's chest.
Before everyone could exclaim, the long whip arrived first and knocked down the dagger when it was still one step away from the prince. The next moment, the whip rolled towards the murderer. The incident was settled in just a few breaths from the beginning to the end.