Everyone who was tense breathed a sigh of relief.
People like Bai Yu are okay.
Because I had seen the habits of Shenji Pavilion early on.
Whenever they encountered them, they would definitely make a test move first. Each time, they would act like assassins, striking with ruthless determination. Fortunately, Ning Que was a skilled martial artist, and he could handle both of them with ease. If it were them, they would probably be frightened to death.
"How is my father now?"
"Have you returned to Kunlun Mountain?"
Shen Qinghe was still quite nervous.
They were also a burden to Bu Suanzi...
For all these years, Bu Suanzi had remained aloof from the Kunlun Mountains, never wanting to meddle in the mundane disputes of the mortal world, only wanting to spend his remaining years there in peace. He had never expected that, ultimately, he would be implicated because of Ning Que. Even if Bu Suanzi had wanted to remain neutral now, he probably wouldn't have had the chance.
After all, Emperor Feng is now completely crazy.
Anything is possible.
"Don't worry, Senior Sister." Ximen Jie was quite confident and smiled. "With Junior Brother Yi and I on the team, there's no mission we can't accomplish. Of course, the main reason is that the Emperor didn't force the old man to stay. In the end, I don't know what happened, but he chose to let him leave Chang'an. We escorted him along the way, and although some people followed him secretly, they didn't attack him. In the end, he stayed at the foot of the mountain, observed him for several days, and finally withdrew."
"That's good……"
Shen Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief.
Ning Que narrowed his eyes and gestured for the convoy to continue. He looked at the two men and said calmly, "It seems that Emperor Feng isn't quite that mad. He didn't attack Master because he didn't want to cause a rift. The disciples of the Divine Machine Pavilion are too numerous and secretive, and he can't guarantee he can capture them all. By stationing troops at the foot of the mountain now, he can ensure Master is in his hands. Even if a rift does break out later, he'll be able to quickly control Master."
"Will my father be in danger?"
"Definitely not in the short term." Ning Que shook his head and whispered, "But we have to think of a way to get Master out of Kunlun Mountain in advance. Otherwise, he will be controlled by Emperor Feng sooner or later and used as a hostage to threaten us."
"Just leave it to us."
Ximen Jie is quite confident.
"I've looked carefully, and there are only about a hundred people at the foot of Kunlun Mountain. And they are quite scattered. With the abilities of Junior Brother Yi and I, we can easily deal with them. If we include the rest of our fellow disciples, protecting Master will be easy."
"Well, we'll talk about it later."
Ning Que smiled and nodded.
They hadn't fallen out yet, so there was no need to act. If Bu Suanzi stayed in Kunlun Mountain, he could actually deceive Emperor Feng. If he were taken away, even the most foolish Emperor Feng would know the truth.
"Huh? Who is this girl?"
"Mu Ya is the daughter of King Jie Jun of Nanyue and my new wife." Ning Que stood up and introduced them. "They are both my senior brothers. This one is Yi Suiyun, the Sword Saint of the Shang Dynasty. His swordsmanship is superb and magnificent. He once defeated more than ten swordsmen in a row without a scratch. This one is Ximen Jie, the top assassin in Jiuzhou. He is best at assassination and can often kill with a single strike."
"Meet the two brothers."
Muya raised her hands and bowed very obediently.
"Haha, you got married pretty quickly."
"But this is my disciple of Shenji Pavilion."
"Let's not talk about this." Ning Que waved his hand. "Since the news of Qinghe and my death reached Chang'an, what is the situation now? Has Emperor Feng done anything?"
"Oh my god, that's too much!"
Ximen Jie's face was filled with emotion as he whispered, "A lot has happened in Chang'an during your absence. Grand Tutor Yu Ji resigned, as did Jiang Quan. Many officials, both large and small, were transferred, but there was a clear pattern. Anyone with any connection to the Ning Palace was basically transferred away, either to the remote Bashu region, or to Goguryeo or Shuofang. Some were nominally promoted, but in reality, they were completely sidelined. Some unknown people were also able to take positions. These people were mostly from the imperial court, and could be said to be close confidants of the emperor."
“As expected…”
Ning Que sighed helplessly.
Emperor Feng finally took this path.
He did this simply to eliminate dissidents and find a way to monopolize power. Fortunately, he sent Senior Brother Hong Qingquan to Chang'an in time to inform Jiang Quan and others to prepare to lie dormant in Chang'an.
"What about Jiang Quan?"
"He has been staying at home since he resigned. Last year on New Year's Day, his eldest son came to Chang'an to report on his work. Jiang Quan then submitted a petition, hoping to be transferred to Nanjun. He would also be able to help his eldest son raise his children, allowing him to enjoy his remaining years and the pleasure of his grandchildren."
"The Emperor must have agreed."
"Um."
Ximen Jie nodded, "When we left, the Jiang family hadn't set out yet, and the Emperor even allowed them to take some relatives and clansmen with them."
"That's good."
Ning Que immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Emperor Feng hadn't completely lost his humanity; at least he wouldn't dare openly kill Jiang Quan. The Jiang family held such status; after all, they were once members of the royal family of Qi. Furthermore, they held some influence in the army, and their descendants were all quite outstanding. Emperor Feng had no reason to kill them.
"There's nothing else worth noting," Ximen Jie continued. "It's just that the Liao Kingdom has deployed troops on the border, seemingly planning an attack on Shuofang. Your uncle Feng Wuzhe is personally leading the troops to garrison Shuofang. Also, Princess Samur of Xiliang has temporarily left Chang'an. I heard her mother passed away, and she hopes she can return to pay her respects."
"Um."
Ning Que nodded slightly.
All of this was actually within his expectations.
He had specifically sent someone to contact the King of Xiliang, who, mindful of the reputation of the Ning Palace and his past assistance to Samuel, was willing to help. He sought out the Liao Kingdom, hoping they would deploy their troops to the Shuofang area. There was no need to attack, simply to create the illusion of a siege.
The King of Xiliang had clearly realized something, guessing that Dafeng would soon be in turmoil, so he thought of recalling Samuel first. Ning Que didn't care too much, as Xiliang was a force that could be won over.
For years, Dafeng and Xiliang had been locked in a bitter conflict, with casualties on both sides. Since the signing of the alliance, a brief period of peace had finally arrived. Life in Xiliang was becoming increasingly better, and it was now much stronger than before.
Xiliang could have found an opportunity to continue expanding outward instead of fighting to the death with Dafeng. After all, facing a behemoth like Dafeng, Xiliang had no chance of winning.
If Xiliang were more sensible, Ning Que would be willing to continue the alliance with them, even if it meant making some concessions. Xiliang was a smart country and knew who to choose.
"That's about it." Yi Suiyun narrowed his eyes and whispered, "What is certain is that Emperor Feng has indeed made some major moves recently. And I also got some information..."
"What?"
Ning Que suddenly became interested.
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