Chapter 56: Thunder and retribution
Xuanyuan Jing looked at her and spoke after hearing this.
"Fu Guang, please explain it in more detail."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang looked up at Xuanyuan Jing's face. No wonder Ayina wanted to put a love poison on him. This face was indeed handsome.
"Since Ayi Na has taken a fancy to the prince, then let's borrow the prince's name."
"But it's still early for the Beipan army to arrive. Before that, we can try Gu Chuan."
"Since he conspired with Ayi Na last night, he must know something."
Xuanyuan Jing heard and spoke.
"Someone, go and bring Gu Chuan here."
Xiao Fuguang spoke up to stop him.
"No, take him to the barracks."
"Let him watch the poisoned soldiers confess."
In the cell, Gu Chuan was dragged out like a dead dog.
"Pah, he's a general!"
"You actually collaborated with the enemy and betrayed your country, killing your brothers."
"Hurry up and go, the Regent wants to see you."
Gu Chuan was dragged away and spoke angrily.
"What do you mean?"
"What does it mean to be a traitor?"
"My Gu family has been loyal to the court for generations. You are slandering us."
"Slandering the commander is a serious crime."
One of the soldiers pushed Gu Chuan angrily.
"How dare you, Gu Chuan? You colluded with the Saintess of Southern Frontier and poisoned the soldiers. Now half of them are poisoned, and the Beipan army is on the way. You are going to kill everyone."
What? Poisoned. Gu Chuan's eyes were filled with disbelief as he whispered.
"That's impossible!"
"how so?"
Soldier camp.
Xiao Fuguang and Xuanyuan Jing sat there, and around them were countless soldiers slumped on the ground.
Gu Chuan walked over and looked at the situation, and had a bad feeling in his heart.
Did Aina really poison the soldiers?
"Kneel down." The soldier escorting him kicked him on the knee.
Gu Chuan knelt in front of Xiao Fuguang and Xuanyuan Jing.
Xiao Fuguang looked at Gu Chuan and spoke coldly.
"Gu Chuan, look at the good things you have done."
"Look carefully, how can the soldiers defend themselves against the enemy in this state?"
Gu Chuan raised his head and glanced around. The brothers who had fought alongside him were now limp on the ground, lifeless, their faces turning as pale as paper in an instant.
"I…I didn't know it would be like this."
Gu Chuan's voice trembled, his eyes full of fear and confusion.
A poisoned lieutenant spoke.
"Young General Gu, we fought side by side before, and General Gu even defended the Southern Border for many years. How dare you ally with the Southern Border to poison your brothers? How can you be worthy of the imperial court? How can you be worthy of the people of Xuanyuan? And how can you be worthy of your ancestors?"
Hearing the deputy general's weak voice, Gu Chuan's face became gloomy.
I was deceived by Ayina.
Xiao Fuguang spoke in a cold voice.
"Gu Chuan, the Beipan army is heading towards Yanmen City. Only half of Yanmen City's soldiers are capable of fighting. If a war breaks out, Yanmen City will be in danger. What kind of poison did Ayi Na give to the soldiers? Tell me now. If you can turn the situation around, I can ask the Regent to spare my family from harm."
Gu Chuan's eyes flickered with struggle and hesitation when he heard this. He knew he was in a desperate situation, but the thought of his family being wiped out was like a knife twisting his heart.
He looked up at Xuanyuan Jing. There was no warmth in those cold eyes, which made him shiver.
"Lord Regent, I... I did have some contact with the Saint of Southern Border, but I was completely unaware of the poisoning! Although I, Gu Chuan, am not talented, I wouldn't dare joke with my brothers' lives, let alone betray the court!"
There was a hint of urgency and sincerity in Gu Chuan's voice, trying to clear himself of suspicion.
Xuanyuan Jing had no expression on his face, just staring at him coldly.
"What have you planned?"
"She...she said she liked the Regent, that Southern Xinjiang was willing to withdraw from the war and form an alliance with the Regent, and that she wanted me to lead her to see the Regent... She also said that Miss Xiao and I were originally husband and wife, and that since she had the Regent, she would help me get Miss Xiao... You, Regent, also know what happened afterwards..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang slapped the table and looked at Gu Chuan as if he were an idiot.
"Two armies are at war, and you trust one enemy?"
"Gu Chuan, is there water in your brain?"
"Last night, the Regent was plotted against and nearly lost his life. Gu Chuan, you colluded with the enemy to plot against the commander and the Regent, and even poisoned the soldiers. Now you have caused such heavy losses to the army. You cannot escape the blame even if you die a thousand times."
Gu Chuan's face was pale and his forehead was covered with sweat. He knew that he had no way to defend himself and any explanation seemed pale and powerless at this moment.
He lowered his head and remained silent, his heart filled with regret and despair.
Xuanyuan Jing stood up, walked slowly to Gu Chuan, looked down at him, and spoke in a cold and resolute tone.
"Gu Chuan, considering your father's contributions to the imperial court, I will give you one last chance. Tell me the whereabouts of the antidote, and perhaps I will consider giving your Gu family a chance to survive."
I didn't even know that Ayi Na would poison me, so how could I possibly know what the antidote was? Gu Chuan relied on you and closed his eyes in despair.
"I really don't know the antidote... Ayi Na didn't tell me... I just thought she really wanted to marry the Regent..."
His voice got lower and lower, almost a whisper.
At this moment, a scout hurried over, knelt on one knee, and said urgently.
"Report! Regent, the Beipan army is three miles outside the city. Judging from their posture, they seem to be preparing to attack the city immediately!"
There was a panic in the barracks. The Beipan army was already very fierce, and now only half of the soldiers were able to fight. You can imagine how bad their condition was.
Gu Chuan's face was full of regret. How could it turn out like this?
Xiao Fuguang was still sitting on the chair with her hands behind her back, making hand gestures. A talisman in her hand began to burn and soon turned into ashes. She slowly stood up, took two steps towards Gu Chuan, and shouted loudly.
"Gu Chuan, as a general of Xuanyuan, you colluded with the enemy and betrayed your country during the war between the two armies. You schemed against the commander and the soldiers of the three armies, disregarding the lives of your comrades. This crime is unforgivable."
The originally gloomy sky was now covered with dark clouds. Rumbling thunder sounded in the sky. Gu Chuan trembled all over, and his face became even paler due to the fright of this sudden astronomical phenomenon.
The soldiers around them also looked up at the sky, feeling an inexplicable fear and uneasiness in their hearts.
Xiao Fuguang's eyes were filled with murderous intent, and his voice became a little higher.
"Thunder God, there is a traitor named Gu Chuan who has disregarded the friendship of his comrades and the safety of the people of the world and is plotting to murder the three armies. I beg you, Thunder God, to enforce justice on behalf of Heaven and execute this traitor."
"Boom" a deafening thunder sounded in the sky, accompanied by lightning and fire.
Gu Chuan's face was filled with fear and despair. He looked up at the sky and knelt on the ground. He wanted to escape but found that there was nowhere to escape.
The soldiers around were looking at the sky, trying their best to stay away from Gu Chuan.
Gu Chuan has offended God.
Some people even looked at Gu Chuan with gloating eyes, thinking that he deserved it for collaborating with the enemy and committing treason.
Xiao Fuguang looked at Gu Chuan's frightened expression, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were full of murderous intent.
Slowly raise your head.
"Please ask the Thunder God to enforce justice on behalf of Heaven and punish the traitors."
As Xiao Fuguang finished speaking, a bolt of lightning struck and Gu Chuan fell to the ground.
There was a dead silence in the barracks, and everyone looked at this scene in shock, as if time had frozen at this moment.
Gu Chuan's body was charred and he fell to the ground. His last gaze fell on Xiao Fuguang's face.
Looking at the faint smile on her lips and the murderous intent in her eyes, his eyes widened even more.
But soon he was out of breath.
Some noises soon emerged in the barracks.
"Gu Chuan is being punished by heaven."
"That's what he deserved."
"Treason."
"Yes, traitors should be struck by lightning."
Xiao Fuguang looked at the dead Gu Chuan, his eyes flashed slightly, Gu Chuan, walk slower, I will soon send Gu's family down to accompany you.
Only Xuanyuan Jing walked silently to where Xiao Fuguang was sitting, raised his hand to sweep across the chair, looked at the dust on the ground and stepped on it.
Xiao Fuguang turned around and looked at him and bowed.
"Your Highness, Gu Chuan has betrayed his country and surrendered to the enemy. Even the Thunder God could not stand to see this happen. He is acting on behalf of Heaven and is punishing the treason of Tong. This is a grave crime. I beg Your Highness to deal with the Gu family impartially after your return to the court."
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