Chapter 281 Professional HR Online (Part 2)

When Grand Tutor Wen returned to the capital, he learned that Bigan had been murdered. Holding the golden whip bestowed upon him by the late emperor, he forced King Zhou to dismantle the Deer Terrace, abolish the torture of burning alive, and demote Daji.

Fei Zhong and You Hun argued and were severely beaten by Grand Tutor Wen.

Shen Gongbao interrupted, and was severely reprimanded by Grand Tutor Wen.

With Grand Tutor Wen's firm stance as a precedent, Huang Feihu and other ministers strongly advised investigating and punishing Fei Zhong and You Hun, and releasing Boyi Kao, the heir apparent of the Marquis of Xibo, to return to Xiqi.

King Zhou was unhappy about being coerced by his ministers, but in order to quell their resentment, he agreed to release Fei Zhong and You Hun, but resolutely refused to let Boyi Kao go.

The court was at a standstill for a moment.

"The court is in an uproar over whether you should stay or leave, but you have the leisure to play the zither here."

Shen Gongbao appeared silently at Boyi Kao's residence, watching his leisurely back, his words filled with resentment.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy because Grand Tutor Wen scolded you?"

Hearing Boyi Kao's teasing, Shen Gongbao couldn't help but roll his eyes: "Isn't that obvious? Who likes to be scolded?"

After saying that, he sat down opposite Boyi Kao, took a sip of tea, and asked, "Seriously, do you want to leave or not?"

“What’s the rush?” Boyi Kao gently plucked the strings of his zither. “I still have quite a few people destined for me in Chaoge.”

Shen Gongbao watched Boyi Kao playing the zither and couldn't help but twitch his lips: "King Zhou never imagined that listening to you play the zither would empty his coffers."

Bo Yikao chuckled, "Don't put it so harshly. I didn't ask them to betray King Zhou. I just gave them another way out."

Hearing Boyi Kao say this, Shen Gongbao couldn't help but scratch his head in confusion: "That's why I don't understand. You went to so much trouble... Well, you didn't really put in much effort, but what exactly do you want to do?"

"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. Just be your role as the Grand Preceptor, who aids and abets evil."

"Your words aren't much better!" Shen Gongbao said speechlessly, picking up his teacup and gulping down another cup. "Alright, Grand Preceptor, I need to find a way to get Wen Zhong out of here. By the way, is he your destined one?"

"It is possible."

"Okay, I understand."

Shen Gongbao left with a complicated story to tell. Soon after, a messenger from the border reported that King Pingling had rebelled.

Shen Gongbao advised King Zhou to send Grand Tutor Wen on another expedition.

King Zhou also wanted to break free from Grand Tutor Wen's control, so he immediately issued an edict. Grand Tutor Wen had no choice but to agree, as the affairs of state were paramount, and he could only temporarily abandon his dispute with King Zhou.

Before leaving, he instructed Huang Feihu to take charge of important state affairs and not let King Zhou be misled again. As for Boyi Kao, he was to take good care of him.

Huang Feihu agreed, but felt even more guilty towards Boyi Kao, and their interactions became even more frequent.

Daji learned from the escaped fox that Huang Feihu was the one who poisoned her disciples and their descendants, and she wanted to take revenge.

Huang Feihu's wife, Jia, was beautiful and virtuous. Daji first invited her to the Zhaixing Tower as a guest, intending to lure King Zhou there. However, King Zhou was distracted by Boyi Kao and fell into a deep sleep to the sound of Boyi Kao's zither music.

Meanwhile, Boyi Kao sent a message to Lady Huang, who rushed over and took her sister-in-law away from Daji. Jia escaped a calamity. Upon learning of this, Huang Feihu was extremely grateful.

At the same time, he became even more dissatisfied with Daji.

When one plan failed, Daji devised another. Remembering the news she had heard, she went to King Zhou's ear and slandered him.

"Your Majesty, the border is currently embroiled in war, and the flames of war have not yet been extinguished. How can I not worry about Your Majesty when I think of the troubles you must be going through day and night?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Shou was slightly taken aback, then threw his head back and burst into laughter. He pulled Daji into his arms and said confidently, "My beauty, there is no need to worry. Although there are occasional disturbances at the border, with Grand Tutor Wen here, what are those rebels to fear? Grand Tutor Wen may be a bit stubborn, but he is very capable!"

Daji nodded obediently, but a trace of worry lingered in her beautiful eyes. She continued, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. Grand Tutor Wen is indeed highly skilled. However, Grand Tutor Wen is ultimately only one person, and he cannot be in two places at once. I recently heard some news about Chentang Pass, and I am truly worried about it. It is inevitable that I have many concerns."

Upon hearing this, King Zhou's curiosity was piqued, and he hurriedly asked, "Oh? What news has caused your beauty such concern?"

Daji bit her lip slightly, seemingly hesitating for a moment, before slowly saying, "Does Your Majesty know that General Huang Feihu's sister married Li Jing, the general of Chentang Pass? Lady Li was pregnant for three years and gave birth to a fleshy monster. Such a strange thing happened when that monster was born, and they didn't report it."

"But now I hear that after that demon grew up, he became so audacious that he pulled out the dragon tendons of the Third Prince of the East Sea. Such a heinous crime, yet Chen Tang Pass acted as if nothing had happened, neither reporting it nor suffering any punishment. Your Majesty, I really can't help but suspect that Li Jing may have secretly reached some kind of agreement with the East Sea?"

Seeing King Zhou deep in thought, Daji continued, "Logically speaking, a mere general shouldn't be so bold, and this news shouldn't have been kept so well hidden. Could it be... could it be that he has someone else supporting him behind the scenes?"

Yin Shou's face grew increasingly grim. After a long silence, he stared intently at Daji and slowly asked, "Beauty, are you doubting Huang Feihu?"

Daji quickly raised her head, her eyes filled with innocence and fear, and said urgently, "Your Majesty, it's not that I want to doubt General Huang. It's just that some time ago, I heard that General Huang's men actually used the treasonous slogan, 'If the ruler is not upright, then the subjects will rebel.' Upon hearing this, I was truly terrified and filled with worry for Your Majesty. I only hope that Your Majesty will have good fortune in all things, and that the Shang Dynasty will be forever secure. Therefore, whenever I think of these things, I can't help but feel deeply worried."

"If the ruler is not upright, then the subjects will rebel? Huang Feihu, how dare you! Do you really think I won't take action against him?"

Enraged, Yin immediately summoned Fei Zhong and You Hun, instructing them to investigate the truth and devise a plan to kill Huang Feihu.

Bo Yikao revealed the news to Huang Feihu, who felt a chill in his heart, not wanting to end up like Bi Gan. So he led his people to rebel against Chaoge and join Xiqi.

Now that Huang Feihu's rebellious intentions were confirmed, King Zhou immediately sent troops to pursue and kill him. Just then, Grand Tutor Wen returned to the capital with his troops. He was still suspicious of Huang Feihu's rebellion, so he personally led troops to pursue him and ordered three armies to intercept him at the border.

"drive!"

Horses galloped along the road, and Huang Feihu led his men day and night towards Xiqi. Riding on horseback, Huang Feihu's face was solemn, and he couldn't help but clench the brocade pouch in his hand, recalling the night he had a secret conversation with Boyi Kao.

"Your Highness, you saved my wife's life this time. I will never forget your great kindness!"

Bo Yikao waved his hand slightly, his expression humble: "General Huang, you flatter me. It was just a small favor, nothing to mention. I just wonder what General Huang's plans are afterward?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Feihu frowned and fell silent. The secret room was so quiet that only the heavy breathing of the two men could be heard.

Seeing this, Boyi Kao slowly spoke again: "Given Daji's character, no matter why she's targeting you, if one plan fails, she'll surely have another. Does General Huang intend to sit here and wait to die, surrendering without resistance?"

Huang Feihu suddenly stood up, his expression agitated, his voice tinged with indignation: "I, Huang Feihu, have devoted myself to the Shang Dynasty, fighting in the south and north, risking my life in countless battles. In every single thing I have done, how have I wronged the Shang Dynasty? In every single thing have I wronged King Zhou? What can Daji possibly use to frame me?"

Bo Yikao only asked one question: "Do you think King Zhou believed you or Daji?"

This question struck Huang Feihu like a heavy hammer blow.

He remained silent for a long time, looking at Boyi Kao with a complex expression: "Although I am a mere warrior, I am not a fool. Your Highness, you may speak frankly. Are you trying to recruit me for Xiqi?"

Bo Yikao chuckled and shook his head: "I don't represent Xiqi, but I have a connection with the general and don't want to see the general end up like the prime minister."

As he spoke, he took out a brocade pouch from his bosom and handed it to Huang Feihu: "General Huang, keep this brocade pouch safe. I hope it will be of some help to you, but I also hope that you will never have the chance to open it."

"General, the pursuers have caught up from all sides!"

Hearing his subordinate's report, Huang Feihu reined in his horse, clutching the brocade pouch tightly. There was no escape. Was it really time to open it? Was he truly prepared?