Chapter 2046 [Shangxie]
In the darkness, the sounds of footsteps and weapons were surrounding this side like a tide. However, Changsun Qingzhao, with a sword across his neck, stretched out his hand behind him and made a stop gesture, which was decisive, relaxed and undaunted.
Then the sounds returned to darkness.
But Changsun Chi knew that those people were still there. They were hiding in the darkness and keeping a close eye on him, waiting for him to make the slightest move. Countless arrows and poisoned hidden weapons would fly towards him.
But he doesn't care.
The emperor put one hand behind his back, pointed the sword steadily at Changsun Qingzhao, and said lightly,
"Actually, I once couldn't understand why you wanted to seize power. Whether during the reign of my grandfather or my father, you were the most noble of all the princes, the only one allowed to possess private soldiers and hold real power. They never used their status as emperor to oppress you. In fact, if you wished, you could be a carefree prince or a powerful and wise king. Why did you choose such a difficult and dangerous path? You have no wife or children, and I don't see any ambition to dominate the world."
Chang Sun Chi's sword slowly moved along the blood line, looking very frightening.
"I've pondered these questions countless times over the past five years, but I still haven't found the answers. Later, I just stopped thinking about them. I paid the price for my momentary weakness, but I'm not too unwilling to accept it. The winner is king and the loser is a bandit, a truth that has been passed down since ancient times. Before I escaped the palace last time, I thought my life was over."
The emperor smiled and said lightly,
"But I met Fu Yi."
"She is the last gift fate has given me. And I was able to receive this gift, probably thanks to you."
The emperor turned his head to look at the man where the sword was pointing. The smile on the man's face had disappeared. There was no fear or panic of his life hanging by a thread. He looked indifferent and calm. Looking at him was like looking at a lifeless stone.
It was the same look he gave Changsun Qingzhao.
Chang Sun Qingzhao smiled coldly.
"Do you know what the difference is between us?"
Without waiting for an answer he said,
"Even if I don't want her to go to Yangui with me, I won't use such a method that will hurt her body."
"So, please don't interfere in my affairs on your own initiative in the future, Uncle Wang."
The tip of the sword suddenly moved down and penetrated into Changsun Qingzhao's clothes on her chest as fast as lightning, but it only penetrated a little bit before stopping.
At the same time, there were whispers and commotions all around, and the feather arrows hanging on the bows of the Royal Guards collided with the unsheathed swords of the Black Guards.
While the two sides were in a stalemate, the tip of the emperor's sword was not stained with blood. Only a crisp sound of jade breaking came from the regent's chest. Then the emperor moved his wrist and raised the tip of his sword. Two broken jade talismans fell out of the regent's arms and hit the ground.
At this moment, Changsun Qingzhao finally understood the purpose of the emperor's visit.
The next moment, the emperor stood in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, looked around at the people around him, and said nonchalantly,
"What are you all doing? I just felt like sparring with my uncle tonight. Are you guys deliberately trying to spoil my fun?"
Then he looked at Changsun Qingzhao, then lowered his head to look at the broken jade talisman, with a meaningful smile on his face.
"Although it was just a sparring match, the fact that Uncle Wang broke my military talisman is no small matter, Qingze."
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