Chapter 202 Xue Rengui, driven to a dead end!
Inside the prison.
The three stood in a row, heads bowed, not daring to utter a sound.
"Wasn't I telling you to manage Hu County well?"
"How come they've all come in in less than half a day?"
Wei Shuyu picked up his old stick again and pointed it at the three scoundrels, questioning them.
The three men were meek and dared not utter a word.
*Smack*
Wei Shuyu slammed his stick against the prison door.
"Little Kiki, you speak!"
"Big brother, we didn't want to come in either..."
*Smack*
Wei Shuyu struck Choi Sin-ki on the buttocks with a stick.
Choi Shin-ki covered his buttocks and jumped up and down.
"Get to the point!"
"oh oh……"
As Choi Shin-ki recounted his story, Wei Shuyu finally understood the whole story.
Recently, Li Shimin was afraid of being scolded by Li Yuan, so he thought of sending Li Yuan away to Jiucheng Palace to escape the summer heat.
After much persuasion, they finally convinced Li Yuan.
Early in the morning, they even took the time to see me off for a while.
However, on the way back to the palace, they saw the three rascals beating up Changsun Chong...
Li Shimin wanted to pretend he hadn't seen it.
But Changsun Wuji couldn't stand it...
He immediately erupted, vowing to make the three pay the price.
Li Shimin was very troubled.
Punishing the three is acceptable, but afterwards their fathers will come to me demanding an explanation.
Wouldn't that be incredibly annoying?
After some thought, he brought the three items in.
These three scoundrels want to go to jail to keep Wei Shuyu company, so you can't blame me for being heartless, can you?
"You three are really something."
Wei Shuyu was at a loss for words: "What about Hu County and Wenyun Pavilion?"
"Don't worry, boss, I've already handed it over to Wang Xiu."
Okay.
Given their character, if we let them manage Hu County, who knows what kind of mess they'd create.
Prison is more suitable for them.
"not good!"
Just then, Xue Li suddenly shouted.
The three were startled, and then glared at Xue Li with bared teeth.
"You bastard, who gave you the right to yell like that?"
"Exactly, exactly! You scared us!"
"Pay up! What was that fee again? Compensation for emotional distress!"
Clap clap clap.
Wei Shuyu raised his hand and smacked three times on the head.
"Xianyang Bridge is the only way to Jiucheng Palace!"
Xue Li spoke with a stern face.
"Um?"
Wei Shuyu's expression finally changed: "You mean someone is planning to attack the Emperor Emeritus?"
He had been busy with the affairs of Wenyun Pavilion these days and was unaware that Li Yuan was going to Jiucheng Palace to escape the summer heat.
However, if Li Yuan were to go to Jiucheng Palace, the itinerary would certainly have been arranged long ago.
In other words, the whereabouts of the retired emperor have been leaked again?
"Highly likely!"
Xue Li paced back and forth in the prison: "The Wei River separates Jiucheng Palace from Chang'an..."
"The retired emperor is traveling with a large entourage!"
"We will definitely choose the spacious Xianyang Bridge!"
What's going on?
The three of them scratched their heads, completely bewildered.
"Is someone trying to assassinate the head of the household?" Choi Shin-ki blinked.
"It's over."
Qin Shandao kicked Cui Shenji away: "Seven-Seven Sister also went to Jiucheng Palace with the Emperor Emeritus."
Um?
Wei Shuyu narrowed his eyes.
He immediately turned to Xue Li with a dark expression: "Are you sure there's an ambush near Xianyang Bridge?"
There's definitely an ambush.
Xue Li nodded: "But whether it's targeted at the Emperor Emeritus is another matter."
Bang.
Wei Shuyu slammed his stick hard into the ground!
"reason!"
Wei Shuyu, his face cold, demanded sharply, "Is there any reason that can convince anyone?"
The retired emperor has already set off.
He alone is no match for thousands of people.
To carry out a rescue operation, you need manpower.
But manpower...
Even if it were Li Shimin's seal, let alone the blank seal of the retired emperor, it wouldn't be able to mobilize the army!
Only fish-shaped talismans are acceptable!
"Don't rush..."
Xue Li was clearly aware of the seriousness of the matter.
They started racking their brains for a strategy.
How can we not be anxious?
Wei Shuyu shouted and analyzed, "How far is Xianyang Bridge from Chang'an? It will take at least half a day to get there!"
"Brother, should I send my father there?"
Qin Shandao suddenly spoke up.
"It's no use!"
Wei Shuyu directly rejected the proposal.
To lead an army to pursue the retired emperor without an imperial edict is an act of treason.
If the retired emperor is saved, all will be well; if something happens to him, he will be held fully responsible.
No soldier would risk having their entire family executed to do such a thing.
Even if Qin Qiong was willing to send troops without an imperial edict, there had to be a reason that could convince him!
"never mind……"
Wei Shuyu looked at Fang Yi'ai: "Go to the palace first and inform His Majesty about what happened here."
"oh."
Fang Yi'ai left immediately.
Once the blank seal is issued, entering and leaving the prison is like coming home.
"It's over..."
Meanwhile, Xue Li was scratching his head and pulling his hair out.
I didn't expect a reason.
The ending, however, flashed through my mind countless times.
If the retired emperor were truly assassinated, he would surely die!
He ran out to report the news, but the officials refused to take it and instead detained him.
So it doesn't matter whether the retired emperor is saved or not.
Officials would kill him to silence him in order to escape punishment.
"Let me out!"
Xue Li suddenly turned his gaze to Wei Shuyu: "I will rescue the Emperor Emeritus!"
"What's the reason?"
Wei Shuyu reiterated: "Based on your one-sided statement, even I don't believe it, so how can you expect others to believe it?"
Turning around, Wei Shuyu prepared to leave.
It's better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't.
Wei Shuyu still planned to investigate on his own first.
The Emperor Emeritus's imperial carriage travels slowly; a fast horse should be able to catch up.
"I'm familiar with that area, I can help you!" Xue Li hurriedly shouted.
"You are the suspect."
Wei Shuyu responded without turning his head.
Xue Li's eyes flickered repeatedly.
Once news of the Emperor Emeritus's assassination reaches Chang'an, I know I won't live to see tomorrow!
Bo is also dead!
Not taking a gamble is also a death sentence!
Since that's the case...
He reached out and grabbed Qin Shandao.
Qin Shandao sensed the sound of wind being cut and rolled away to avoid it.
What are you doing!
Qin Shandao's stern shouts echoed throughout the prison.
Um?
Wei Shuyu suddenly turned around.
Then we saw that Choi Shin-ki had already been taken into Xue Li's hands!
Qin Shandao dodged it.
Choi Shin-ki didn't even understand what was happening.
"You're asking for it!"
Wei Shuyu's voice turned unusually cold.
"Prepare a fast horse for me. I will release him after we leave Chang'an!"
"I will go to save the Emperor Emeritus!"
Xue Li grabbed Cui Shenji by the neck and pulled him forward.
"impossible!"
Wei Shuyu demanded, "Who knows if the ambush is just something you made up?"
"If what you're saying is true, I can spare your life if you stay here!"
"But if you hurt him, there will be no place for you in the entire Tang Dynasty!"
Xue Li understood.
But now there's no turning back!
"Will you move or not!"
Xue Li lifted Cui Shenji up.
"very good."
Wei Shuyu looked at Choi Shin-ki: "Little Ki-ki, are you scared?"
Choi Shin-ki was being held by the collar and choked, unable to speak...
Upon hearing Wei Shuyu's words, tears welled up in her eyes.
I'm scared.
Can't you see I've squeezed out tears?
"good!"
Wei Shuyu praised, "Silence means fearlessness."
What is that?
I'm scared...
But I was choked and couldn't speak.
"Bring me a knife."
Wei Shuyu stretched his hand to the side.
ah?
The jailer, who was holding a knife and glaring menacingly, was taken aback.
"Give it to me!"
Wei Shuyu shouted loudly.
The jailer was startled and instinctively handed over the knife.
"Originally, seeing that you were both scholarly and martial, I was even thinking of protecting you!"
"Since you've chosen your own death, don't blame me for killing you..."
Um?
What do you want to do, brother?
Don't you care whether I live or die?
Choi Shin-ki's pupils dilated, his face filled with disbelief.
"You don't care whether he lives or dies?"
Xue Li was also shocked.
"Surrender and you'll die."
"Those who resist to the bitter end will be executed along with their entire families!"
Wei Shuyu stepped forward step by step with his knife in hand... and then rushed forward in a single stride.
He raised the knife and chopped it straight down at Choi Shin-ki's forehead.
Xue Li's pupils suddenly contracted.
Without thinking twice, he immediately pulled Choi Shin-ki away to avoid trouble.
"Are you crazy?"
Xue Li roared, "Do you really want to kill him?"
"He is your only chance to survive."
Wei Shuyu charged forward again: "Kill him, and you will surely die!"
Whew...
I have hostages; I'm threatening you!
How did it become that I have to protect hostages?
Xue Li once again carried Cui Shenji to evade.
"Big pot, spare his life!"
Choi Shin-ki was finally able to speak and began to wail loudly.
"Don't worry, if you happen to die, I will petition His Majesty to posthumously grant you a low-ranking official position."
"..."
Bang bang bang...
Wei Shuyu slashed wildly, aiming specifically at Cui Shenji.
Xue Li could only dodge repeatedly.
"This can't go on!"
Xue Li's eyes flickered as he began to consider a solution.
Since Choi Shin-ki cannot be used as a hostage, we have to find someone else.
Who should we replace?
Wei Shuyu is the best choice!
Bang.
Xue Li dropped Cui Shenji and suddenly reached out to grab Wei Shuyu.
Wei Shuyu flicked the blade.
Xue Li was so frightened that he quickly withdrew his hand.
Just as he was about to attack again, Wei Shuyu threw the knife at him.
Xue Li turned his head away to avoid it.
When they looked ahead again, Wei Shuyu had already retreated to outside the prison gate...
Five or six jailers, holding knives, blocked the doorway.
It's over.
Xue Li stopped what he was doing.
If he couldn't control Wei Shuyu in time, he was finished.
No, this isn't over yet!
Soon, a resolute glint flashed in Xue Li's eyes.
He picked up Wei Shuyu's knife...
"Get out of my way, all of you! I really will kill someone!" Xue Li's murderous aura gradually intensified.
"Little Jiji, go call for help and suppress him!"
Wei Shuyu said with a solemn expression.
Xue Li's combat strength was beyond his imagination.
Even with Choi Shin-ki by his side, he could hide freely in the cramped cage.
"Big...big pot, I can't move it."
Turning my head, I saw that Choi Shin-ki's legs were trembling uncontrollably.
"Have you peed yet?"
"without."
"Go if you don't need to pee."
While the two were talking, Xue Li rushed up with a knife.
Ping-ping-pong-pong.
They quickly clashed with the prison guards.
"Everyone, stay away."
Wei Shuyu led the two men and retreated.
Meanwhile, outside, a steady stream of prison guards were arriving to provide support...
Wei Shuyu left again.
It was only a matter of time before Xue Li was subdued.
The most important thing now is to save the Emperor Emeritus and Wu Qiqi.
"Father, it is your unfilial son who has brought about the extinction of the Xue family line!"
Bang bang bang...
Xue Li, relying on his innate superhuman strength, overthrew seven or eight prison guards to the ground.
With his sword in hand, Xue Li roared...
"My life, Xue Rengui's life, is here. Anyone who's not afraid to die, come on up!"
Xue Rengui?
Wei Shuyu paused in his tracks.
His surname was Xue, his given name was Li, and his courtesy name was Rengui?
I need a reason...
But just the fact that your name is Xue Rengui is enough reason!
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