Wan Jinlan was so angry at Liang Zhongqi that she accidentally crushed the wine glass in her hand.
She swore to God that she was really careless.
She was very strong to begin with, and she squeezed it unconsciously and it broke.
Blood flowed from his fingers and stained the broken porcelain pieces.
"What about men? What about women? You, a reckless man, are nothing but a brainless coward."
Liang Zhongqi was surprised to see her crush the wine glass with one hand, but he was also angered by her words. "How can I be a brainless coward?"
Xiao Feng took out a handkerchief and wrapped her bleeding finger without interrupting her.
Wan Jinlan snorted, "If you had any brains, you wouldn't have come forward today to ask about Li Wei's death. What will become of your parents, wife, and children? After getting a definitive answer, you claim you're incompetent and don't even have the courage to draw your sword against the King of Qi. What else can you be but a brainless coward?"
Liang Zhongqi's chest heaved violently with anger, and his face flushed red.
"I think you are brainless and afraid of death!"
"How could there be someone as stupid as you? What did you gain from this action today?
"To disregard the lives of your parents, wife, and children is unfilial and unkind; to be loyal to a traitor as a general is disloyal; to disregard the lives of your personal soldiers is unrighteous. Such an unfaithful, unfilial, unkind, and unrighteous person as you is, it would be a good thing if you died."
Liang Zhongqi clenched his fists, drew the knife from his waist and rushed towards Xiao Feng.
He did not hit the woman, although he hated her to the core, but she was right in what she said. He could not say that he was incompetent without taking any action. Today, even if he died here, he would still be a man of integrity.
Xiao Feng waved his hand, and the soldiers who had raised their spears instantly retracted their movements.
Wan Jinlan's face looked a little unhappy. Liang Zhongqi didn't take her seriously at all. He was obviously scolded by her, so why did he get angry and go towards Xiao Feng?
Xiao Feng tilted his head and said, "Madam, please help me solve this problem."
He once said that everything he had in the future would be hers. Although this move would make Jin Lan bear the reputation of a shrew, no one would dare to look down on her from now on. Although he didn't know why Jin Lan had such concerns, he would prove to her that he was not just talking about her.
Fighting with Liang Zhongqi might be dangerous, but with him around, nothing would happen to her.
Wan Jinlan didn't have time to think. He picked up the spear stuck in the ground from the right side and met the long knife that Liang Zhongqi was chopping at him.
Liang Zhongqi has great explosive power and arm strength, and Wan Jinlan did not underestimate him at all.
Liang Zhongqi had originally looked down on her, but after seeing her wielding the spear with such vigor and power, each move was extremely sharp, and the force of her strikes almost made him kneel down, he was no longer polite and used all his strength.
Seeing that Wan Jinlan revealed a flaw and Liang Zhongqi seized the opportunity, the spear in her hand was broken into two pieces by the sharp knife. Wan Zhijing stood up with a "whoosh". Xiao Feng curled his fingers slightly and his pupils shrank.
While the two were nervous, the iron chain was pulled out from Wan Jinlan's waist. She rolled over and jumped up, and the iron chain was tied around Liang Zhongqi's neck. She took two quick steps and lifted up Liang Zhongqi's body. After stopping, she fell to the ground.
The thin iron chain circled around his neck twice, and the other end was in Wan Jinlan's hand. Liang Zhongqi's face turned the color of liver, and it looked like he was about to die.
Wan Jinlan loosened the iron chain in his hand and took it back, snorting, "You can't even beat a woman like me, don't use women as an excuse in the future."
"I gave you a chance to take revenge, but you were incompetent."
Wan Jinlan returned to sit beside Xiao Feng and casually tied her long hair into a man's bun. She had dressed up specially today, but now she was covered in dust and dirt. The hem of her skirt was also torn in the fight just now. She must look quite embarrassed.
Liang Zhongqi had completely lost all his dignity today, and his revenge was a joke. He immediately raised his long sword, bowed to Wan Jinlan and Xiao Feng, and said with a stern face, "You can kill me or chop me up, it's all up to you. I just hope that the harm will not come to my wife, children, and brothers."
Xiao Feng said: "From now on, you will obey my wife's orders, and your wife, children, and subordinates will be able to sleep peacefully."
Wan Jinlan looked at him in surprise, but did not object.
Liang Zhongqi spat out bloody teeth and bowed to Wan Jinlan. Although he had acted impulsively today without considering the consequences, he did not regret it. Compared to obeying Xiao Feng as his master, he could take Wan Jinlan's life even though she was a woman. Although it was a bit embarrassing, he could endure it for the sake of his family!
Liang Zhongqi's attitude is still not very good, but it is much more pleasing to the eye than his previous stubborn appearance.
Sitting in the cage, Xiao Minghuan's eyes flushed as she gazed at Wan Jinlan, who sat beside Xiao Feng. Undoubtedly, she was dazzling today. Sitting there, her demeanor dignified, her own captivating radiance shone. Even though her dress was damaged and her hair was out of place, she didn't look the least bit disheveled.
"Does anyone here have any other questions? If there are still those who want to be loyal to Li Wei, I can give you a ride." Xiao Feng raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the people who came to the banquet today, with murderous intent in his words.
With the precedent of Liang Zhongqi, what was clearly an act of loyalty and righteousness was described by the Princess of Qi as disloyal, unfilial, unkind and unjust. Who would dare to stand up for himself?
Loyalty is to those who are still alive. Li Wei is dead, but they still have a family business to protect. They can't just ignore it.
"I, the Hu family of Liangzhou, am willing to serve His Majesty. My Hu family is willing to donate half of our wealth to His Majesty to raise funds for the soldiers."
The speaker was a middle-aged man named Hu Shiwu, who was sitting at the end on the left. He was a merchant in Liangzhou. He was wealthy but not of high status.
Merchants pursue profit, and the sacrifices now are only for greater gains in the future.
Although taking the lead in expressing his opinion at this time is icing on the cake, he is indeed the first flower he added, and he will definitely be remembered.
Xiao Feng nodded calmly, "Tell me your name."
Hu Shiwu couldn't hide his excitement, "My name is Hu Shiwu."
"From now on, you will be the Lieutenant Zhili under my command."
Commandant Zhili was in charge of raising food and transporting grain.
Hu Shiwu stood up excitedly, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Why was the Hu family rich but not noble? It was because no one in the family held official positions. Although Hu Shiwu felt bad about donating half of his fortune, he believed that if his descendants could pave a good path for themselves, it would be worth it.
With Hu Shiwu as an example, many people have become interested.
Xiao Feng looked around calmly, taking in everyone's expressions, and exchanged glances with Li Yue. Li Yue tucked the tassel hairpin he had picked up tighter, stood up, and said, "It's time to get down to business today."
Li Yue walked to the cage in the center of the venue, holding a sharp long knife in his hand.
Cheng You still sat steadily, but his trembling eyelashes revealed his mood.
Since Cheng You had chosen the path arranged by Emperor Jian'an, as a general and minister, he was about to die. He did not want to be tarnished in the world, and did not beg for mercy. He even opened his eyes and said, "You are all traitors and rebels. Sooner or later, you will be punished by the court."
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