Chapter 227: A Quick Decision, Returning

"Duan Shaoyan, I am not a warmongering person. I also want to live a good life by guarding my own little piece of land.

But you keep jumping on my feet and annoying me every other day, which really makes me not know what to say to you.

Have you ever heard of the saying "good at both cooking and having fun?"

"What do you mean?"

Although Crown Prince Duan was not favored, he had been very studious since he was young. However, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi clearly had no interest in being a teacher, and the impatience on his face was very obvious.

"Stop talking nonsense! I've been playing along with you for so long, my patience is running out. Now, withdraw your troops immediately and go back to your own lair.

Besides, I can’t do any work in vain!

You should quickly ask someone to send me those remnants of the previous dynasty that you have taken in, and then we can go back to our homes.

Otherwise,

He turned the tip of the gun, and the blood on the cold blade was particularly bright in the increasingly bright sky.

"Let's just get real! I may not be your match when it comes to scheming, but when it comes to fighting, I guarantee I'll beat you by a mile!"

As he was talking, the tip of the gun moved closer, shocking Duan Shaoyan so much that he took several steps back.

"No, we can talk it over! I will lead my men to retreat now. As for the two members of the Daqi royal family you want,"

He looked a little embarrassed.

"You don't know, but that princess from the previous dynasty hooked up with my good brother. Now she's become the Pluto's concubine and is doing very well in the capital. Duan Jingxuan is also very popular with the emperor, otherwise I wouldn't have come to you again, right?"

"Oh!"

Li Chengxiu snorted in mockery.

"If I remember correctly, you claimed that you and that girl were truly in love, right? How come you've gone from husband to uncle in the blink of an eye? Isn't true love fading a little too quickly?"

The poor Prince Duan became even more miserable in an instant.

Those who have lost both their wife and their army can only grit their teeth and endure the ridicule of the bastard.

"It's fine for me to withdraw now, but Gu Xiaoxiao and her brother are no longer in my hands. I can't take them out."

"Then let's follow the old rules. You pay me whatever I owe you!"

“…Alright.”

The other party was unwilling to play with him, and Prince Duan did not want to start a real war, so he could only admit defeat reluctantly.

Li Chengxiu retracted his spear and looked up at the sky, a trace of anxiety flashing in his eyes.

"You should take your people away immediately, and leave the officials behind to discuss with my officials.

Duan Shaoyan, if you don't keep your word, then I won't have to follow any rules anymore.

You, a prince, are not afraid of being blamed for causing a war, so why should I, a prince, be afraid?

This king can accompany you to the end!"

He raised the barrel of his gun and pounded it into the ground, sending dust flying. The enemy saw the fighting spirit on his face and immediately jumped onto his horse with swift movements.

"I'm leaving now, and Master Qian will be here soon!"

Are you kidding me? Who wants to fight a brute with no brains but a lot of wits? I need to stay useful so I can fight my way back to the capital and seize the throne!

He was about to turn the horse around with one hand holding the reins, but suddenly he thought of something and stopped, turning his head to look over.

"What did you mean by that? What do you mean by me secretly having someone dig up your lair?"

He rolled his eyes and asked with some ill intention.

"Is it your young and beautiful Princess Qi who's playing tricks on you at home? Hey, Old Li, I have to say you're a bit too narrow-minded when it comes to this kind of thing.

As the saying goes, if you want to live a good life, you have to have some green hair on your head. Do you think I am so generous? Is this a small matter worth bringing people to fight me with real swords and guns?

"Are you going to leave or not?"

Li Chengxiu, who had already turned around and jumped onto his horse, immediately raised his spear again, and then he saw the back of a man in a white robe riding a horse at full speed.

Qiao Yuwu looked at the Dali Crown Prince's behavior, his face full of indescribable words. Sheathing his sword, he didn't know where to start complaining.

"Prince Duan, he seemed normal to me the last few times I saw him. What happened this time?"

"Humph, if you get tricked by him, you've truly lost. This guy is even more shameless than me. You just saw how quickly he gave in. He's a cunning villain!

"When you deal with him in the future, just remember this: force is better than skill; don't try to trick him. Although he's very good at scheming and plotting, he's a complete wretch in battle. He's a real tough nut to crack."

Li Chengxiu snorted coldly and prepared to ride his horse back. Qiao Yuwu followed behind and prepared to retreat, then asked with some confusion.

"Since he's such a terrible fighter, why did the Emperor of Li let him guard the border for three years? What was he thinking?"

"Didn't I just say that? Even though he's not good at fighting, he's quite smart. He knows how to occasionally have some friction with the surrounding forces and report it back to his father, so as to at least improve his reputation!"

He turned around and gave orders.

"Cousin, take some people with you and stay to ask the Dali people for things. Their Mr. Qian is very good at crying poor, so you should be careful.

I'll take some people back first. Although Duan Shaoyan is not a good person, he never goes back on his word. Of course, even if he dares to break his promise, it's okay. I will teach him a lesson later!"

Li Chengxiu's mouth curled up in a sneer.

"Now I have to go back and see what the old thief Mu is planning to do."

"Yes, I will definitely have a good talk with them!"

Qiao Yuwu agreed very readily. This was his duty as the garrison commander and had little to do with His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi.

After arranging all the necessary matters at the border, Li Chengxiu rushed home with his men.

Meanwhile, in Dongling Prefecture, fighting was about to break out again.

Mu Jingchuan, the second son of Prince Feng, was severely wounded but remained strong, being carried to lead his troops into battle once again. Looking up at the fiery figure on the city wall, he gnashed his teeth in hatred, yet spoke in a very affectionate tone.

"Jiang Wan, right? If I can't capture you, wouldn't my life be wasted?"

Thinking of that stunning face, he raised his hand and touched his wound, a glimmer of extreme excitement flashing in his eyes.

A gentle woman is like a delicate flower, a strong woman is like a wild horse, and a woman like Jiang Wan is a famous horse among horses who are as beautiful as a delicate flower!

If he could conquer her, it would be the most fun thing in the world. Even more fun than killing his own brother and imprisoning his own father!

"Prince, when should we attack the city?"

Luo Yong, who had been promoted to the chief of the Liao people, stood aside and humbly questioned this madman, oh no, the prince.

"What's the rush? Li Chengxiu is being held up by Duan Shaoyan, and he won't be back for a while. Dongling Mansion is already deserted, and I've brought so many people here, how can I not capture her?"

"Yes, I spoke nonsense. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"

Mu Jingchuan was greatly pleased by the other party's timely behavior. He wanted to laugh heartily but accidentally pulled the wound, so he frowned fiercely.