Emperor Wen, seated in his plain carriage, gazed angrily at Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu, surrounded by imperial guards. His eyes betrayed endless disappointment and anger. For years, he had placed high hopes on Chu Chengli, even appointing him crown prince. Yet, he had never imagined he would betray him and attempt a rebellion to usurp the throne.
Emperor Wen said coldly, "Execute them right here!" His voice was firm and resolute, without a trace of hesitation. He would never tolerate such traitors to the country and the emperor.
After receiving the order, the imperial guards drew their swords, ready to carry out Emperor Wen's order. They approached Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu step by step, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
At this moment, Luo Lingyue suddenly said: "Your Majesty! The crimes of Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu should be made public to the world! Then they should be publicly executed!" Her voice was calm and gentle, but it revealed an unquestionable power.
Emperor Wen recalled that Chu Chengli had used the medicine man to deal with him, and it would be too easy for him to die like this!
Therefore, Emperor Wen ordered Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu to be thrown into the Tianlao prison to await their fate.
A thrilling coup finally came to an end, and the court returned to its former order. Luo Lingyue and Xiao Jinghan became the focus of everyone's attention because of their wisdom and courage.
After recuperating in the palace for a few days, Emperor Wen announced to the world that he would abdicate the throne to Qin Wang Chu Chengjin! This news shocked the entire Dazhao Dynasty, and people were full of expectations for the new emperor.
After the King of Qin ascended the throne, he took the title of Emperor Wu. He celebrated his ascension by exempting the people of Dazhao from taxes for a year. This decision was warmly welcomed by the people, who were grateful for Emperor Wu's generosity and concern.
However, on the same day Emperor Wu ascended the throne, a prisoner break occurred in the Heavenly Prison! Two important prisoners, Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu, were rescued!
This incident caused a huge uproar, and people speculated who had the courage to openly kidnap prisoners on the day Emperor Wu ascended the throne.
After investigation, the truth was revealed - the prisoner was kidnapped by the Immortal Master Mansion! This leading sect in Dazhao has always been operating in secret, and this action makes their intentions even more unpredictable.
Emperor Wu attached great importance to this matter and ordered a strict investigation into every move of the Immortal Master's Mansion, and to ensure that Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu were re-arrested and brought to justice.
At the same time, Emperor Wu also began to rectify the government and strengthen the centralization of power to ensure the stability and prosperity of the country. He knew that he shouldered a heavy responsibility and must give his all to live up to the expectations of the people.
The Soul-Seizing Sect and the Dark Moon Pavilion are also tracking the movements of the Immortal Master's Mansion.
Time passed day by day, and in the blink of an eye, several days had passed. One night, Xiao Jinghan was handling affairs in his study when Du Zhong and Du Heng suddenly came to report.
"Master! I have found out that the Immortal Master's Mansion is a secret agent of Yuewu Kingdom! Over the years, Li Mingfu has been secretly communicating with Yuewu Kingdom's Crown Prince Huyan Rujun through the Immortal Master's Mansion!" Du Zhong said solemnly.
"What?" Xiao Jinghan's face darkened when he heard this, and a cold look flashed in his eyes.
"No wonder..." Xiao Jinghan muttered to himself, thinking secretly in his heart.
Just then, Shang Lu hurried in with an anxious look on his face.
"Young Master! Something bad has happened to Youli!" Shang Lu's voice was full of worry.
"What?" Xiao Jinghan stood up suddenly, his eyes full of tension.
"Jia Guang kidnapped His Majesty and the Queen! Moreover, Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu did not go to Yuewu, but went to Youli together under the escort of the Immortal Master's Mansion." Shang Lu said.
"Damn it!" Xiao Jinghan slammed his fist on the table, his eyes full of anger.
"Gather the men immediately, we will set off for Youli immediately!" Xiao Jinghan said in a firm tone.
"Yes! Young Master!" Shang Lu responded and turned to leave.
Xiao Jinghan clenched his fists tightly, his eyes flashing with determination. No matter what, he must protect his loved ones and never let them come to any harm.
When Nanzhi found out, she was extremely anxious and insisted on going back to Youli with Xiao Jinghan.
Luo Lingyue grabbed her and said, "Cousin, don't be impulsive! You are now the future empress of Dazhao. Every move you make represents the dignity of the royal family. You can't take risks lightly! Besides, His Majesty has just ascended the throne and there are still many things to do. You need to be here to preside over the overall situation! Your cousin and I will go! We will definitely rescue your father and mother! Don't worry, your father and mother will be here to witness your wedding with His Majesty in person!"
Upon learning of this, Emperor Wu immediately convened a meeting of his own entourage to discuss countermeasures. He knew that Youli was currently embroiled in civil strife, presenting an opportune moment to rescue Nanzhi's parents. However, he worried that such an action might spark war between the two kingdoms. Ultimately, Emperor Wu decided to use the rescue of Nanzhi's parents as a pretext to attack Youli.
He immediately allocated 200,000 troops to Xiao Jinghan, ordering him to lead the army to the Youli border as quickly as possible, and told them to be cautious and ensure their own safety. At the same time, Emperor Wu also ordered the whole country to prepare for war in case Yue Wu invaded.
Luo Lingyue suddenly came up with a plan, a sly look flashing in her eyes. She smiled and said to Emperor Wu, "Your Majesty! I have an idea. We can let Li Xuemei and Li Xuelan go with me to Youli. Chu Chengli is now a eunuch, and he must be very concerned about the children in the Li sisters' bellies."
Emperor Wu frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Are you planning to use the Li sisters to exchange for Emperor Youli and Empress Youli? Isn't that a bit too cruel? After all, they are innocent people."
Luo Lingyue raised an eyebrow, a sneer curling up at the corner of her mouth: "Of course not, I just think this is an opportunity that can be used. Moreover, I will send people to secretly protect their safety and prevent them from being harmed. At the same time, it will also allow us to better understand Chu Chengli's movements."
Emperor Wu listened and nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with the plan. However, he still said with some concern, "Okay, but you must ensure their safety."
Luo Lingyue smiled, her eyes gleaming with confidence: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely arrange everything."
A few days later, Luo Lingyue and her group arrived at the Youli border. She sent someone to deliver a letter to Chu Chengli, informing him of the Li sisters' situation and offering to exchange them for Nanzhi's parents.
After receiving the letter, Chu Chengli took the bait and replied that he was willing to negotiate. Luo Lingyue was secretly delighted, knowing that her plan was half successful.
On the day of the negotiation, the two sides met in a valley. Chu Chengli arrived with Li Mingfu and a few of his men, while Luo Lingyue arrived with the Li sisters and a group of guards. The two sides stared at each other, the atmosphere tense. Chu Chengli looked at the Li sisters, a glint of greed and complacency in his eyes. He thought he had the upper hand, but he didn't know Luo Lingyue had already laid a trap.
Just as Chu Chengli attempted to take the Li sisters away, Luo Lingyue gave the signal, and countless ambushes suddenly appeared from all directions. Xiao Jinghan led his troops and rushed in from all directions, surrounding Chu Chengli and his companions. A battle broke out instantly. Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu, seeing the situation was dire, attempted to escape, but were stopped by Xiao Jinghan.
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