Chapter 196: Sha's Life
Liang Jingyao rolled back, dodging Sha's attack, and shouted at Emperor Liang, "Emperor Liang, have you forgotten your injuries? If you release the princess and the others now, I can leave you a way out. Otherwise, I will settle all my grudges, both old and new, with you today!"
Emperor Liang instinctively covered the wound on his chest and cursed angrily, "Do you think I would believe the words of a traitor? I am the Son of Heaven, and you dare to be so presumptuous? You are really tired of living! Today, not only them, but also you, Liang Jingyao, must die!"
Liang Jingyao scoffed at Emperor Liang's words. If this loser hadn't been wearing the emperor's crown and had a bunch of people protecting him, he would have died eight hundred times over!
"Then let's see if you have the ability!" Liang Jingyao snorted coldly and stabbed at Emperor Liang with the sword in his hand again.
Emperor Liang was so frightened that he held his head and stepped back repeatedly, "Someone come! Protect the emperor!"
All the guards came upon hearing the noise and surrounded Emperor Liang tightly.
Then, Sha attacked Liang Jingyao again. Liang Jingyao did not fight with all his strength. He knew that even if he tried his best, he would only be able to tie with Sha. It would be better to just keep fighting with Sha and waste Sha's physical strength and attention.
Sha is like a fighter without emotions, and he has great endurance. The force of his first sword and the countless swords that followed are the same every time, but Liang Jingyao believes that everyone has weaknesses!
Liang Jingyao started to strike his sword with a purpose every time, either to cut Sha's skin, or to stab Sha's lower abdomen, or to sneak attack Sha's lower vital parts. In the end, Liang Jingyao was surprised to find that bleeding posed no threat to Sha, and Sha was a eunuch.
This reminded Liang Jingyao of many years ago, when Emperor Liang was still the least favored prince. He had a personal eunuch named Xiao Xiangzi, who grew up with him, and the two were always inseparable.
One day, Emperor Liang, then a prince, went to the late emperor and cried, saying that when someone bullied him, Xiao Xiangzi was beaten to death in order to protect him. Xiao Xiangzi was the only gift from the late emperor, and had been with him since childhood. He was very reluctant to see Xiao Xiangzi die. He also said that if Xiao Xiangzi hadn't been there, he would have been the one to die!
The late emperor was somewhat moved at the time, so he gave Xiao Dezi, the godson of the then eunuch Zhou Gonggong, to Emperor Liang. So Xiao Dezi accompanied Emperor Liang from a prince to an emperor!
Because of the birth of Little Dezi, Eunuch Zhou changed his previous disdain and began to pay close attention to Emperor Liang, who was still a prince, and spoke highly of him in front of the late emperor. This also played a significant role in Emperor Liang's ascension to the throne.
Could the person in front of me be the Xiao Xiangzi who "died" back then?
Liang Jingyao called out tentatively, "Xiao Xiangzi, is that you?"
Sha's head felt a sharp pain, and suddenly some strange yet familiar images emerged in his mind, making him lose his composure and fall to the ground, covering his head and rolling around.
Liang Jingyao finally figured out who this man named "Sha" was. Emperor Liang was truly cruel. He took advantage of Xiao Xiangzi's loyalty and made him a murder weapon.
This killing tool will not have any other emotions except loyalty, and its body will be stronger than ever, almost without any flaws, except for its eyes!
Liang Jingyao kicked Sha's hands away and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Xiangzi, you've been parasitized by one poisonous insect after another for so many years. You must be in great pain, right? Today I will help you get rid of it!"
As he spoke, the sword in Liang Jingyao's hand quickly pierced into Sha's eyes, and two living insects twisted and crawled out of his eyes. Just when they were about to spread their wings to continue looking for the next host, the sharp sword in Liang Jingyao's hand decisively killed them!
At the end of his life, Sha, also known as Xiao Xiangzi, had a smile on his dull face again, and uttered two words: "Thank you!"
However, Emperor Liang, who was hiding among the guards, was like a madman. He roared in pain, "You are not allowed to die! Xiangzi, you promised to accompany me for the rest of my life! Liang Jingyao, you killed my Xiangzi, I will grind you to dust!"
A scornful smile appeared on Liang Jingyao's lips. With his other free hand, he made a few strokes behind his back. Fifty or sixty Cheetah Soldiers rushed out of the crowd and fought with the guards who were protecting Emperor Liang.
Liang Jingyao seized the opportunity to sneak in, grabbed Emperor Liang, and pressed the sword to his neck, threatening him: "Let them go, and I won't kill you! Otherwise, I will kill you now! You know I really dare to do it! My mother died of illness during exile, and my father was imprisoned in the northern border by you for so many years. I have wanted to settle this account with you for a long time!"
Emperor Liang felt pain in his neck, as if the sword was about to cut through his skin!
He always knew that Liang Jingyao would not let him go, but he was really unwilling to accept it. From childhood to adulthood, he had never defeated Liang Jingyao!
When Liang Jingyao was young, he was loved by Prince Rong and the late emperor. When he grew up, Liang Jingyao was better than him in every way. It was obvious that he was the late emperor's son and the only prince of Dongsui Kingdom!
Just because his mother was born in a humble family, he was also looked down upon by the late emperor!
Why is this happening!
"Liang Jingyao, you can ask me to release them, but you have to exchange your life! One life in exchange for so many lives, it's really a good deal!" Emperor Liang said while suppressing his anger.
Liang Jingyao said with a smile: "What if I don't agree? Besides, if I just kill you like this, won't they be saved? Why should I die in vain? Do you think I'm a fool?"
Emperor Liang was so ashamed and angry after being scolded by Liang Jingyao, but the sword in his neck was embedded a little deeper, and a stream of bright red blood flowed down his neck. He was trapped in the spot and unable to move.
"Liang Jingyao, if you kill me, you will be committing regicide! I am the emperor appointed by the late emperor. If the emperor wants my subject to die, I must die! Aren't you afraid of being despised by the world?" Emperor Liang cursed, gritting his teeth.
Liang Jingyao showed a surprised expression on his face, and said innocently, "I didn't say I wanted to be the emperor! Don't you have a son? If I help my good nephew ascend the throne, he will definitely be moved and obey my orders! Don't you think so?"
Emperor Liang's expression suddenly turned very ugly. Liang Jingyao was talking about the eldest prince! He had previously deposed the queen and confiscated the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. The eldest prince had long hated him!
If Liang Jingyao killed himself now and turned to support the eldest prince to ascend the throne, the eldest prince would definitely listen to Liang Jingyao and even revive Prince Rong's Mansion!
Wouldn’t all my efforts over the years be wasted?
"How dare you! Liang Jingyao, you're not in the capital, what right do you have to dictate matters in my palace? Besides, the princess and the others have indeed committed unforgivable crimes. Do I need you to teach me what to do?"
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