Chapter 137 Return in Triumph
Helian Qi listened with great interest. Seeing Huang Xu's expression, he didn't think he was lying. Then he said, "Since you want to join me, then give me the token of the Tiger Army! I can see your sincerity!"
Huang Xu then resolutely handed the token to Prince Duan.
Prince Duan held the token, and the excitement in his heart could not be suppressed, as if a pie in the sky fell on his head, and he instantly felt that he was fine again.
Not only did he win the grand prize of Huang Xu, but he also unexpectedly gained 30,000 troops. He felt that he could also give the throne a try. After all, Huang Xu was the commander of the Imperial Guards, and he held the military power of 50,000 people in the capital. Together with the 30,000-strong Tiger Army, it was more than enough for him to control the palace!
Thinking of this, he was so excited that he couldn't control himself.
Afterwards, under Huang Xu's instigation, Prince Duan resolutely embarked on the road of rebellion. He led his troops to besiege the palace, pointed his sword at the emperor, and forced the emperor to write a decree of succession.
At the last moment, the prince led the imperial guards and rushed in, surrounding Helian Qi. Before he died, Helian Qi realized that he had fallen into the trap set by the prince, and he died with his eyes wide open.
Afterwards, the Crown Prince and Huang Xu were rewarded for their efforts in rescuing the emperor. Huang Xu was promoted from the fourth-rank commander of the Imperial Guards to the third-rank general of cavalry, and the Crown Prince's prestige in the court reached an unprecedented peak.
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Seven days later, the morning light was dim and the breeze was blowing
Thousands of people gathered on the main streets of Yueqi Kingdom's capital city every morning and evening. They stood on both sides of the street excitedly because today was an important day. Their war god, Prince Yu, led the Northwest Army to defeat Sangyou Kingdom and returned in triumph.
It is said that the princess of Lanxi Kingdom also came back with the King. Lanxi Kingdom is a mysterious country that has never had any dealings with other countries. This time, they sent their princess to visit Yueqi Kingdom, so the people are very curious about them.
People stood on tiptoe and looked forward, only to see a large army marching in orderly steps in the distance.
The cavalry led the way, followed closely by the infantry. Wherever they passed, dust flew up. The sound of horses' hooves and running feet was powerful and exciting. The red flags fluttered in the wind, telling the story of the soldiers' triumphant return.
And riding at the front of the team is their God of War, Prince Yuwang!
He was wearing black and grey armor, standing tall and handsome, looking awe-inspiring. His domineering aura made people admire him infinitely. As he walked through the crowd, the women on both sides cheered continuously!
A woman said infatuatedly: "Who said the King is ugly! Is he blind? How can there be such a handsome and powerful man!"
"Yes, Prince Yu is so handsome! He is the most handsome man I have ever seen!"
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Behind the King was a carriage decorated with flowers. The woman in the carriage was fair-skinned and beautiful. Her hair was casually tied up and decorated with flowers as pearl hairpins. She was wearing the clothes of the Lanxi Kingdom, a lavender gauze skirt, like a fairy who had fallen into the world.
Just sitting there, she is elegant and charming, as if she is a painting. The woman holds a fan and fanns it carelessly again and again.
"Oh my god, look, that person in the carriage is the Princess of Lanxi Country, right?"
"What a beautiful woman! She's like a fairy descending to earth."
"Wow, the princess is wearing beautiful clothes and she is even more beautiful!"
"Why do I feel that Princess Lanxi and our Prince Yu are a perfect match?"
Yun Li in the carriage listened to the endless discussions of the people on both sides. When she heard this sentence, she smiled slightly.
Looking at the man riding a horse in front of him, his back alone can't help but make people stop. The man on the horse may have noticed the burning gaze behind him, so he turned back, and their eyes met, and they smiled at each other.
"Why do I feel like there's something going on between Princess Lanxi and Prince Yu? They were just looking at each other and smiling!"
"Oh my god, the King's smile is so charming..."
The carriage stopped at the intersection of two streets. Yun Li stretched her head and looked forward.
It turned out to be the Crown Prince who came with a group of people. The Crown Prince rode on his horse and smiled at the King and said:
"Fourth brother, congratulations on your great victory and triumphant return! I have come to greet you and the Princess of Lanxi Country in the name of our father. Our father has already prepared a celebratory welcome dinner for you and the princess in the palace. Congratulations on your victory! We also welcome Princess Mingxi to visit our Yueqi Country!"
Helian Chi was riding on his horse, looking ahead, with no intention of getting off. The soldiers behind him saw that their own princes did not dismount to salute the prince, so they all stayed where they were.
Helian Chi said calmly, "I understand! Please, brother, please move aside. I want to go back to the palace to change clothes before going to the palace to pay my respects to my father!"
The prince looked embarrassed. Since there were too many people on the street, he couldn't lose his temper. He suppressed his anger and said, "Then the fourth prince will go back to the palace first. I will take Princess Mingxi to the palace first."
"No need to trouble my brother, she is with me!"
The prince was surprised and asked casually, "What do you mean, my brother?"
Helian Chi glanced at the Crown Prince and said, "I will say that Princess Mingxi and I will go to Prince Yu's Mansion together first, and then enter the palace together! Do you understand what I mean, my brother?"
As soon as the words fell, Helian Chi did not give the prince time to react, and rode away on his horse. The prince's team subconsciously stepped aside to make way until the long marching team had passed.
The prince looked in the direction of Helian Chi with a gloomy face, motionless until he disappeared!
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The whole palace was filled with joy. The housekeeper had already prepared a table of welcoming banquets. Everyone was waiting at the gate of the palace to welcome their prince back.
"Look, the prince is back!"
"It's really the prince!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on your triumphant return!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty, on your triumphant return!"
Everyone knelt on the ground and saluted to congratulate their prince.
"Get up! Everyone has worked hard while I'm away! Everyone in Prince Yu's Mansion will be rewarded with three months' salary!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Helian Chi got off the horse, walked to the front of the carriage, and led Yun Li out of the carriage.
He walked to the door and said to the people in the yard: "This is the princess!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone looked at the princess in shock! Then they reacted and immediately knelt down to salute.
"Greetings to the princess! Welcome back, princess!"
"Greetings to the princess! Welcome back, princess!"
Yun Li smiled and said, "Everyone, get up! Everyone's monthly salary will be increased by three months on top of the prince's reward!"
Everyone was shocked, then reacted and cheered happily: "Thank you, Princess!"
Helian Chi took Yun Li's hand and walked towards the backyard
"Li'er, that's great! You are finally my princess!"
"Yes! Husband"
"What did Li'er call me?"
Yun Li lowered her head shyly and said, "Forget it if you didn't hear it!"
Helian Chi was overjoyed and said excitedly: "Li'er, can you call me again?"
"Husband!"
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