170 Chaos in the Military Camp!
The news that the King of Da Qi was about to die quickly spread throughout Da Qi.
Many people were in a panic, and people were sent to investigate one after another.
Xinyi and Mongoose thought they had found a breakthrough and decided to fight back.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Huanjun was as steady as a rock, not impatient at all, and at the same time a master at using troops.
After fighting for almost a month, they still failed to capture Yinzhou.
Many palaces in Kyoto began to get restless, especially since it was clear which of the two princes was stronger and which was weaker.
There are crowds of people in front of Duke Xu's mansion now, and people coming in one after another, all of whom want to surrender as soon as possible.
In the mansion of Duke Xu.
Xu Huasong was discussing the affairs of Yinzhou with his staff in the government office.
"Has the person sent to get the news not returned yet?"
The aide shook his head. "No news has been received, but it is probably true that His Majesty is seriously injured."
"The military affairs have been handed over to Xiao Huanjun. Xinyi and Mongoose suddenly started to attack Yinzhou. I'm afraid they got news that is beneficial to them."
Xu Huasong chuckled, "If there is no news, I'm afraid he must have died there."
The staff was shocked, "What rumors are there, sir?"
"If your majesty wants to play the empty city plan, the city must be emptied first."
"But now that you've vacated it, don't think about going back!" Xu Huasong's eyes were calm, and the teacup in his hand was put down heavily, and the table made a "bang" sound.
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Inside Yinzhou City.
The news that His Majesty was seriously injured and disappeared had spread, and people were gradually feeling panic and uneasiness. However, the news that Xiao Huanjun had defeated the enemy again gave everyone a shot of reassurance.
In a secluded courtyard.
"You should have a good rest." Xiao Tingyun walked in and saw him reading official documents again, and felt a little angry.
Pei Yuning looked up and smiled, put down what he was holding and reached out to her.
The pale corners of his lips revealed his illness, but he remained dignified and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.
Xiao Tingyun walked over and stretched out his hand to him, which he held tightly, and his slightly cold palm gradually warmed up.
Pei Yuning said softly, "I'm sorry to have made you worried."
Xiao Tingyun pursed his lips and shook his head, "I know you have your own considerations."
Pei Yuning squeezed her hand, her soft, boneless hand pressed against his palm, and asked gently, "Are you angry?"
What Xiao Tingyun found strange was that Pei Yuning was not a dissolute person, and could even be said to be a bit old-fashioned, unlike a man of this era.
But she heard a hook in the words just now, which hooked her heart again and again.
But he was always serious and dignified in front of outsiders, but she had seen all his tender moments, so how could she be angry with him?
Xiao Tingyun glared at him angrily, "Don't try to trick me!"
"Heh..." Pei Yuning let out a light laugh, his face looking relaxed and resolute.
"Okay." Pei Yuning nodded, "I won't use any tricks on you, but please use more tricks on me."
This guy is totally foul!
Xiao Tingyun blushed slightly. What did he mean by asking her to use more strategies on him?
She coughed awkwardly and said, "I'm not angry, you're just overthinking it."
"I just think that the toxins in your body have not been cleared yet, so you shouldn't work so hard. I will be worried." Xiao Tingyun thought of his current situation and felt even more worried.
What Qing Er said about being shot by a poisonous arrow was true. The traitor in the military camp committed suicide without revealing the person behind the incident.
It is very obvious what they are secretly planning. The seemingly prosperous Da Qi actually has spies inside.
Especially his identity is the biggest constraint, if he is not careful he will be doomed!
Pei Yuning's pale lips curled up slightly, "Don't worry, I won't die so easily."
"Bah, bah, bah! What are you talking about?" Xiao Tingyun was angry and pinched his palm. "Don't ever say such things in front of me again. You don't know how worried I was about you!"
Pei Yuning nodded seriously and agreed, "Okay, don't say these things in the future, I will still be worried."
"Neither of us should say such things. We should live well."
After resting for another half a month, Qing Er secretly consulted many doctors and modified many prescriptions. Xiao Tingyun could see with his naked eyes that Pei Yuning's complexion was getting better.
Good news came from Xiao Huanjun’s army at the front almost every few days.
However, the court sent people to check on His Majesty's safety many times, but all of them returned empty-handed.
He also questioned whether Xiao Huanjun might be collaborating with the enemy and supporting the army in rebellion, and had already killed His Majesty.
Xiao Huanjun didn't waste any time and directly threw those people out of the barracks.
This action was reported back to the court. The eldest prince was in charge of government affairs, and soon he discussed with the ministers in the court to take back Xiao Huanjun's military power and temporarily have Xu Huaili take over.
Xiao Huanjun did not obey the order, saying that his majesty's orders came first and everything else came second.
Not long after, the Empress Dowager's decree came, ordering Xiao Huanjun to hand over military power to Xu Huaili.
Xiao Huanjun ordered his men to tie up the eunuch who came to deliver the imperial edict.
Soon, Xinyi and Mongoose suddenly launched an attack, and the supply to the rear of Yinzhou was cut off.
"What is going on?" Xiao Huanjun questioned the escort officer who was transporting the grain.
The escort officer looked embarrassed. "Commander Xiao, we have been able to harvest food recently regardless of drought or flood. We mainly purchase food from nearby cities. The closest city to Yinzhou is Zhuzhou, and we have to pass through Zhuzhou, but..."
"But what? Are you deliberately delaying time so that we, the Great Qi, will become prey to others?!" Xiao Huanjun slammed the table, and the whole table broke in half, frightening the escort officer so much that his legs trembled.
He quickly explained, "No, no, how dare I do this? It's because the governor of Zhuzhou suddenly blocked all routes and said that only orders from the court can be released!"
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Huanjun frowned coldly and angrily, "What kind of wicked and heartless people are still thinking of playing tricks at this critical moment? They simply don't care about the lives of the soldiers!"
"What kind of orders do they want?! They want me to submit to them!?? I'll kill those sons of bitches!"
Xiao Huanjun's violent attack directly alarmed everyone in the entire military camp.
Xu Huaili sat outside, wiping his sword again and again, his cold eyes full of calmness.
On the second day, Xu Huaili held the Empress Dowager's imperial edict in his hand, "I am here to arrest Lord Xiao in accordance with the Empress Dowager's order. I hope you will not make it difficult for me."
Xiao Huanjun glared at him angrily, "You know that His Majesty gave me the position of commander-in-chief at that time. Now His Majesty's life or death is unknown, and you dare to openly disobey His Majesty's order!"
"Lord Xiao also said that His Majesty's life or death is unknown, so I will naturally obey the Queen Mother's order. If Lord Xiao does not want to suffer physical pain, I advise you not to resist!" As soon as Xu Huaili finished speaking, he raised his hand and waved, and many soldiers rushed in.
Xiao Huanjun recognized that one of them was the captain of the guard stationed at the city gate of Zhuzhou!
"It turned out that it was you, Xu Huaili, who blocked the city gate of Zhuzhou!" Xiao Huanjun pointed at Xu Huaili's nose and sneered, "How dare you, a sinister and cunning villain, collude with these people behind my back!"
"I don't know what Lord Xiao said. Come! Take Lord Xiao away!" Xu Huaili drew out the sword indifferently and pointed at Xiao Huanjun's head.
Xiao Huanjun was not someone to be trifled with. He held on for a long time before being subdued by everyone.
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