Chapter 464 My Little Xiao'er

Lin Changning glanced at Commander Yan, who was flattering him, with some surprise. When he saw the King of Chu with a meaningful smile on his lips looking over, his own lips twitched.

If I remember correctly, Commander Yan isn't usually like this, is he? He was quite tough when the two of them were fighting.

However, Lin Changning didn't think much of it. Seeing that the King of Chu was about to start shouting at someone, he directly said loudly, "Father, there's no need to waste words with this man. Someone, bring me my bow!!"

The guards behind him quickly brought out a large bow. This bow was made for him by that boy named Gongshu Chunsheng, whom Lin Changning had rescued back on the frontier. After Qi Rong brought the man back, he threw him directly into the Miscellaneous Manufacturing Bureau of the Commandery.

As a vassal king, the King of Chu was not allowed to have an armory or weapons bureau on the surface. Therefore, the place where Lin Changning and his men manufactured weapons was renamed. Although it was called the Miscellaneous Weapons Bureau, it could actually produce all kinds of weapons.

Gongshu Chunsheng does indeed possess some talent and inherited skills. It is said that he has already started working with the wood and iron craftsmen of the Miscellaneous Crafts Bureau to make weapons.

This composite bow was specially made by Chunsheng for Lin Changning. Lin Changning once used this bow to shoot through a tree that was as thick as a person's embrace.

Lin Changning took the bow and arrow, nocked an arrow, drew the bowstring, aimed the arrow at the general on the city wall, and shot it out with a whoosh.

The arrow, whistling through the air, grazed the general's helmet and embedded itself firmly in the city wall behind him. Li Jing looked at the arrow, its tip still trembling, and inexplicably broke out in a cold sweat.

He felt a dampness on his back. If his personal guard hadn't pulled him back earlier, he probably would have died before he even got started.

Li Jing adjusted his helmet and peered down from the city wall. He recognized the two leaders, the King of Chu and Commander Zhao, both old acquaintances. However, he didn't recognize the young general beside him who could shoot at the city wall from such a distance.

Just as he was about to say something with a furrowed brow, he heard the young general below the city wall start cursing.

Lin Changning felt a little regretful when he saw his arrow graze past the man. But when he saw the general who had poked his head out from the city wall again, he shouted angrily.

"Bullshit! The imperial court imposes exorbitant taxes that bleed the people dry, and corrupt officials feed on the people's blood. My father is acting on behalf of Heaven to seek justice!"

The late emperor decreed that my father should succeed to the throne, but the eldest prince took advantage of my father's life-or-death struggle against the Tartars at the border to launch a palace coup, altered the decree, and committed treason and usurpation of the throne!

You treacherous lackey, after I tear down your dilapidated city, I'll skin you alive and tear your tendons out, and see if you still dare to use 'rewards for merit' to trick these soldiers into risking their lives for the traitorous officials who are seizing the throne!"

The King of Chu turned his head with a troubled expression and looked at Lin Changning, who was cursing loudly. If he remembered correctly, Changning had just told him not to waste his breath on others.

Old Zhao's eyes lit up as he watched Lin Changning, who was cursing so fluently. How come he never thought that cursing could be done like that?

Li Jing listened to Lin Changning's words from the city wall, his face suddenly darkening. He frowned and remained silent as he watched the crowd on the city wall whispering among themselves after hearing the royal secrets.

According to the junior general beside the King of Chu, if the late emperor and the current emperor did not ascend the throne legitimately, the morale of the troops would likely be thrown into chaos.

Thinking of this, Li Jing said coldly, "Don't listen to that brat's nonsense. His Majesty has officially ascended the throne; he's just trying to disrupt our morale!"

Lin Changning looked around and suddenly took a bright yellow imperial edict from Wan Jin's hand.

Holding the bright yellow imperial edict aloft, he shouted towards the city tower: "The late emperor's decree of succession is here! Do not be deceived by treacherous officials!!!"

The King of Chu turned his head and looked at the bright yellow imperial edict in Lin Changning's hand, raising an eyebrow. If he remembered correctly, the edict was in the secret room of the royal palace, right? Where did this kid get it?

Old Zhao, who was standing nearby, had already asked, "Your Highness? You brought out the imperial decree?"

Lin Changning looked at the somewhat chaotic scene on the opposite wall, glanced back at Old Zhao, and said in a low voice, "I didn't bring it out. This is a replica that I had made before I came out today. It's fake! I just wanted to spread the news."

The King of Chu couldn't help but laugh, pointing at Lin Changning and chuckling, "Little Six, you! You're always full of tricks!"

After finishing speaking, Lin Changning looked at Li Jing opposite her and said loudly, "Commander Li, do you still remember that a year before my father passed away, I was leading troops at the border? My father had already sent the Junior Tutor to my side at that time. The meaning was clear enough, wasn't it? Why did I learn about my father's death so late? Why was my elder brother already on the throne when I rushed back?"

Li Jing's expression was not good. He did have his suspicions about what happened back then, but the eldest prince had already ascended the throne. Even if there was something fishy going on, there was nothing he could do. The Tartars were eyeing them covetously, and if another civil war broke out, it would be the common people who would suffer.

If things go wrong, the Great Xuan Dynasty could fall apart.

However, no one expected the King of Chu to be so patient, nor did they expect the eldest prince to die so suddenly. The current emperor is still young and lacks power in the court. In addition, there have been years of disasters. Recently, there have been rumors everywhere that the emperor was unrighteous and that Heaven had sent down punishment.

Hearing what the King of Chu said, Li Jing had some doubts. Could it be that the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne was illegitimate and that he was punished by heaven, leading to the current state of the Great Xuan?

After wavering slightly in his heart, Li Jing gritted his teeth. Even so, he still had to defend the city. After all, he was a general, and what kind of thing would it be to betray the cause on the spot?

Li Jing, who remained silent with his lips pursed, pondered for a moment before preparing to send troops down to fight the enemy.

"Ah Huai, take 3,000 cavalrymen and come down from the city wall with me to meet our Prince Chu!"

As he spoke, Li Jing led his men to open the city gate and rode out of the city on horseback. The court officials formed a battle formation and stood guard in front of the city wall.

Li Jing, clad in armor and wielding a long spear, stood at the forefront, his expression grim. The King of Chu snorted coldly, drew his long sword, and ordered Old Zhao, "Follow me and charge! Take Niangziguan for us!!!"

With that, he took the lead and charged towards Li Jing on the opposite side. Lin Changning followed beside the King of Chu, holding a knife in one hand, protecting the King of Chu tightly. The people behind quickly followed, and Li Jing was not to be outdone, leading his cavalry to quickly meet the King of Chu.

Lin Changning naturally wouldn't steal the limelight from the King of Chu at this moment. The King of Chu was seen fighting with someone, wielding a long sword. As the two clashed, Lin Changning and Old Zhao stood guard beside the King of Chu, cutting down the guards who tried to approach the King of Chu to help their master.

One of Li Jing's personal guards seemed to be highly regarded by Li Jing. After seeing the man being cut off from his horse by Lin Changning, he turned around and charged towards Lin Changning.

Seeing the general opposite him slashing at him, Lin Changning went straight up and swung his sword at the general's head. Li Jing tried to block Lin Changning, but he didn't expect Lin Changning to be so strong. His hand went numb from the impact, and his spear was instantly pressed down on his shoulder. The blade was less than a finger's width away from his face.

Lin Changning pressed down hard, but Li Jing held firm against his blade. Seeing this, Lin Changning sheathed his sword and drew another blade with his other hand, quickly sliding it toward Li Jing's chest.

The blade flashed, leaving sparks as it sliced ​​through Li Jing's armor. Li Jing felt a sharp pain in his chest and quickly retreated out of Lin Changning's attack range.

The remaining guards escorted Li Jing back quickly, while the other soldiers rushed forward to block the gap.

King Chu stood not far from Lin Changning, watching Li Jing's humiliation and laughing heartily. Pointing his sword at Li Jing, he shouted, "Li Jing! How about my brave son!"