Chapter 42 Who Am I? [Bonus Chapter]
The Vice Commander-in-Chief—that's incredibly famous. Just how famous?
A historian known for his family's literary tradition is about to publish a book about the twenty-four filial daughters of our time.
At the top of the list was the Vice Commander-in-Chief, who, single-handedly avenged his father, killed enemies in the street, fighting against a thousand men single-handedly. In the end, he moved the heavens and was struck dead by lightning.
Because this subject matter is so popular, rumors have been circulating along the banks of the two rivers that, in fact, the Vice-Commander-in-Chief was not a woman.
He was a man who disguised himself as a woman to get close to Grand Commandant Gao.
It is believed that if no Vice Commander-in-Chief appears, a young master from a prominent family might emerge and claim this earth-shattering event.
"How shameless! A bunch of men are jumping out to claim credit for the woman's achievements. When Gao Yang was alive, none of them dared to utter a word. Now that Gao Yang is dead, it's none of you who dared to kill her."
The Commandant of the Capital Region laughed and shook his head, his expression extremely contemptuous: "You acknowledge the Vice Commander-in-Chief?"
Gao Huan stepped aside, and Guan Zhiwei emerged from the shadows behind him.
"I am."
What evidence do you have to prove that you are the one?
"That's easy. If I can kill Gao Yang with a single blow, I can certainly kill you with a single blow as well."
Before the Commandant of the Capital Region could even get a clear look at the young woman, and before his arrogant expression could fade, he felt a gust of cold wind. Guan Zhiwei burst out like a cannonball, long sword in hand. Stepping on the shoulders of the surging crowd, she leaped into the air, drawing an arc in mid-air, and arrived right in front of him.
She stood in mid-air, knife in hand, as an overwhelming force pressed down upon her, the biting wind arriving a moment before her.
The Commandant of Sili could only barely draw the sword from his waist to defend himself.
"Crack—"
The knife broke.
His knife shattered.
Guan Zhiwei easily destroyed his knife with an overwhelming force, and she didn't stop there. Her eyes were resolute and awe-inspiring.
The knife slashed at his shoulder, but he used his years of experience walking on the edge of life and death to save himself. He bent over with the force of the blow and fell off his horse sideways.
In the instant of the fall, his mind raced.
Everyone in Kyoto knew that the arrogant and domineering Grand Commandant Gao had been killed in the street.
Because of his great fame, everyone overlooked the massacre of the city gate officials, including the city gate captain. He was in charge of the garrison troops at all the city gates of the capital and had considerable power, ranking on par with the Sili Captain.
Did the imperial court mind this matter? The imperial court was even trying to cover it up.
"Stop! Vice Commander-in-Chief, please show mercy!"
He fell off his horse.
Guan Zhiwei stood on his horse, the fierce wind whipping the hem of her clothes.
She stood high above, expressionless, her body steady and unwavering. Even the horse beneath her seemed intimidated by her imposing presence, daring not to move an inch.
He finally understood why Gao Yang had been killed in the street.
Their eyes met.
In his haste, the Commandant of the Capital Region scrambled to his feet and knelt on both knees. Wearing armor made things inconvenient, so they usually knelt on one knee; this time, however, he was desperate.
If we don't hurry, my life will be in danger.
"Captain!"
"alert!"
The guards only realized that the men had already fallen from their horses and were right in front of them; if they were going to lose their lives, they would already be dead.
Even when they realized what was happening, they merely surrounded Guan Zhiwei; they dared not approach her.
With such overwhelming force, who would dare to step forward?
She said she wasn't the extraordinary woman who killed Gao Yang in the street; who would believe that?
The Commandant of the Capital Region raised his hand to silence the surrounding noise, then lowered his head and said obediently, "The Vice Commander-in-Chief is brave and valiant; I, Liu, am in awe."
"Just acknowledge me." Guan Zhiwei jumped off her horse, slowly squeezed into the crowd, gave Gao Huan a look, and said, "The rest is up to you."
Gao Huan coughed twice and gave an impeccable smile. "Commander of the Capital Region, please come in and talk."
Guan Zhiwei had no idea what they said next.
Anyway, this Commandant of the Capital Region came with an arrogant look and left with a dismissive air.
He left, but left everyone with questions.
"What is a Vice Commander-in-Chief? Why is Xiao Guan a Vice Commander-in-Chief?"
"Yes, why am I the Vice Commander-in-Chief?"
Guan Zhiwei herself looked confused.
"In peacetime, the Vice-Commander-in-Chief is responsible for specific tasks such as the hereditary succession, promotion, rewards and punishments, training, land reclamation, and logistics of military officers; in wartime, the Vice-Commander-in-Chief is often appointed as a general or deputy general and leads troops into battle."
Gao Huan said calmly, "You killed my father, and the imperial court has bestowed upon you the title of Vice Commander-in-Chief."
Guan Zhiwei suddenly realized what was happening. The others didn't react for a moment, but after they did, they pointed at Gao Huan with surprise.
Madam Feng's face turned deathly pale, her teeth chattering. "You are Grand Commandant Gao's son."
"My name is Gao Huan."
Dogtooth rushed forward, wanting to give him a good beating, his eyes bloodshot: "It was your father who killed Brother Yao, Sister Ning, Master, and Xiao Lang! Your father is a beast! He killed an entire city! An entire city's worth of people died!"
Captain Liu stood in front of Gao Huan, wearing armor and carrying a sword.
Blackie Second immediately stopped Dogtooth, looking at them warily.
Only the dog's desperate accusations and helpless cries echoed.
Gao Huan remained unfazed: "I am his son, and those outside are his retainers. If you harbor such widespread hatred, why bother giving them porridge? Just let them starve to death."
Dog Tooth's face flushed red. "I'm not your father, I don't kill people!"
Gao Huan said lightly, "If you don't even dare to commit indirect murder, then stop putting on a brave front."
Dogtooth was so angry he jumped up and down, then turned to Guan Zhiwei for help, "Little Guan, he's that bastard's son!"
Guan Zhiwei nodded and said, "I know."
Dogtooth's anger gradually disappeared when he saw Guan Zhiwei's calm expression, leaving only endless sadness. He didn't want anyone to see his tears, so he buried his face in Black Second's shoulder, only able to sob and whimper silently.
Gao Huan thought for a moment and said to Guan Zhiwei, "If you don't like Gao, I can take your surname and become Guan Huan."
Guan Zhiwei waved her hand: "No need."
Gao Huan nodded and said, "That's fine, this identity might still come in handy."
After he voluntarily revealed his identity, the atmosphere in the inner quarters changed, and even the second brother, who liked to be around him the most, stopped hanging around him.
Madam Feng even said privately, "Xiao Guan, it's not appropriate for you to keep him by your side."
Guan Zhiwei had her own logic: "A father is a father, and a son is a son. There's no need to take out your anger on him because of his father."
"No, Xiao Guan, no."
Madam Feng was both helpless and worried: "If you keep him by your side, aren't you afraid that he will stab you in the back and kill you to avenge his father?"
"ah?"
Guan Zhiwei looked blank, clearly having never thought about this question.
"Him?"
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