Chapter 441 Accomplices (2)
"Shh, keep your voice down, I can't help but suspect you're doing this on purpose." Chang Hao couldn't help but chuckle. Go ahead and shout, even if Yu Hualong shouted himself hoarse in Qiankun Palace, the guards standing outside wouldn't hear him.
"I am not risking my life for the sake of the rise and fall of one family, but to alleviate the worries of the people. Lintong Pass is in grave danger, and I have no choice but to go." Chang Hao would not allow Ji Fa to advance his troops again.
Chang Hao tapped the dumbbell on the table, and the Seven Monsters of Meishan emerged from their hiding place, kneeling on one knee: "Greetings, Your Majesty..."
Yu Hualong was secretly astonished and suspicious. It was truly unbelievable that several immortal masters had completely submitted to His Majesty.
"Chang Hao (White Snake), transform." Chang Hao gestured for White Snake to do as he requested.
The White Snake, having lost all will to live, impersonated the King. She knew, with only zero or countless attempts, that the King could never be content.
A flash of light appeared, and the white snake transformed its face into that of Emperor Xin, who was sitting behind the imperial desk. It took a few steps to adjust and regain its sense of form.
“This…this…” Yu Hualong was secretly alarmed. “Your Majesty, if it is so easy to become Your Majesty, then you cannot leave so easily.”
Who knows whether the one who returns is the real king or a fake king? Yu Hualong is not only thinking about his own life, but also knows that the Yin Shang Dynasty cannot be without a king.
"Don't worry, once I leave the palace, Chang Hao (White Snake) will feign illness in the palace. He dares not attend court, much less sit on the throne, or he will be struck by lightning." Chang Hao had forgotten many things, but he also knew that not just anyone could sit on the throne of the human emperor. If White Snake hadn't transformed into him with Chang Hao's approval, the little demon White Snake's luck would have ended long ago.
"Your Majesty, how many days will you be gone this time?" Impersonating the king was a tough job, and the White Snake was still apprehensive.
"Ten days at the fastest, half a month at the slowest, no more than that." Chang Hao calculated that if there were any unforeseen circumstances, he would be able to return to Chaoge in at most half a month.
"What!!!" The white snake gasped. In other words, he would have to stay in the Qiankun Palace for ten days to half a month, and during that time he would have to endure tongue-twisting dialogues that would kill him.
“Your Majesty, I’ve already dressed up as him last time. Why don’t you change to someone else?” The White Snake pulled Yuan Hong over. “Let my elder brother dress up as him. He has profound cultivation and will definitely look the part.”
"I won't trouble you with two masters. You're an expert, so don't refuse. When I return, I'll give you a big gift." Chang Hao took out a fan from somewhere and fanned himself lightly. He believed that this big gift would frighten the White Snake so much that she would be diligent and dare not slack off in the slightest, hoping that he would rescind his order.
The white snake's eyes lit up. "It's Your Majesty! Your subordinate will do your utmost and await Your Majesty's return." A grand gift? Is it to be a magical treasure?
"Your Majesty, I..." Yu Hualong still wanted to try, but Chang Hao raised his hand to stop Yu Hualong from finishing his sentence. "You can tell Minister Jiang about this matter. I am already an accomplice with you. Remember to cover for me."
Yu Hualong knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch. Old Jiang was appointed as a senior physician as soon as he arrived. His most important task every day was to provide His Majesty with advice and opinions on important military and national affairs, to supervise and advise His Majesty on his behavior, and to help His Majesty review memorials. And now, he has come in handy.
After Chang Hao feigned illness and secretly left the palace, Jiang Ziya realized on his first day in office that the king was not the king he was looking for.
It was like a bolt from the blue: the former lord was a hypocrite, and the current lord was a lawless tyrant. His boiling blood hadn't even cooled down yet.
"No!!!" the White Snake cried out in alarm. Jiang Ziya and Yu Hualong, forgetting to comfort each other, rushed to see what was wrong with the fake king.
"What's wrong?" Yu Hualong frowned. "You mustn't give yourself away, or you'll cause trouble for His Majesty."
"It's alright, I'll make the White Snake more composed." Yuan Hong raised his hand and placed it on the White Snake's shoulder, signaling the White Snake to calm down.
Su Bai, inside the cage, was so angry she wanted to bite the snake to death. Calling him a fool was no mistake. She was as beautiful as a flower, and compared to the Moon Goddess, she had lost that aloofness and arrogance, but she still possessed a captivating charm. This snake, she would have to think twice before offering to warm her bed.
Di Xin was just getting revenge on you, you idiot, for causing him trouble last time, you idiot!
"It's good that you're alright." Yu Hualong left the inner hall and continued to sit face to face with Jiang Ziya, trapped in the city of sorrow together.
"Alas, if only I had known, I should have called out the truth as soon as I entered the palace that day, instead of letting the King use your matter to distract the Prime Minister and the others." Yu Hualong was filled with regret.
"Alas, if I had known, I should have insisted on going to Lintong Pass that day." Jiang Ziya said worriedly, "The king wants me to cover for that snake in case it runs out of words or encounters an unexpected situation that I can't handle. General Yu, it seems that I am the one who has more to do."
Jiang Ziya smiled wryly, "Your Majesty, you really have complete peace of mind..."
"Alas, if only I had known, I shouldn't have been so blinded by the so-called grand gift that day. Greed is no good." The White Snake wished she could slap herself in the face.
In Qingqiu, women are revered. Su Bai is the next leader of the fox clan and can have several husbands. He doesn't want to be one of them...
"Fortunately, His Majesty was just saying that. Just bear with it for a while and don't cause any trouble. When His Majesty returns, we will plead for you and not send you to Su Bai." Yuan Hong felt that His Majesty would not disregard the White Snake's wishes. He was probably just trying to scare the White Snake. As long as the White Snake did her job well, nothing would happen.
"I hope so." The white snake angrily flipped open the bamboo scroll. "Where did I get to? No, I have to memorize it all, just in case something unexpected happens later."
Quan Chang rolled his eyes. See? This gives them much more motivation, saving him the trouble of whipping them along.
After leaving the palace, Chang Hao quickly sneaked into Chuanyun Pass and successfully met Lu Yuan, who had infiltrated the pass.
"Your Majesty," Lu Yuan said in surprise, "why did you come here alone?"
“I’m not alone,” Chang Hao touched the Zhuxian pendant, which contained many people. “It’s just that I was worried about you all before retaking Chuanyun Pass, so I always thought of coming to see you a few times.”
"Your Majesty, I swear to protect the stability of your empire with my life," Lu Yuan said solemnly. "Your Majesty, rest assured, as long as I live, the Zhou traitors will never be able to return to Xiqi through Chuanyun Pass."
"I have faith in your abilities. After capturing Chuanyun Pass, there's no need to rush to capture Xiqi Pass. Stabilize Chuanyun Pass, and I believe the Grand Tutor will break through all the passes to reach Chuanyun Pass and join you." Chang Hao patted Lu Yuan on the shoulder. "I await your good news."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will not fail in my mission," Lu Yuan replied resolutely.
Chang Hao then looked at Yang Jian, Yu Yixian, and Jin Peng, who had also infiltrated Chuanyun Pass.
"I will try my best to keep the immortal disciples at Lintong Pass, but I cannot guarantee that Ji Fa will not turn back and try to escape back to Xiqi through Chuanyun Pass if he sees that things are not going well. The immortals and gods who choose to help Ji Fa break through Chuanyun Pass will have to do their part."
"Yes, Your Majesty, rest assured, we are here to help." Yang Jian and the others also harbored the idea of making a name for themselves.
If His Majesty is confident that Xiqi will not break through Lintong Pass, then why should they fear any immortals or gods attempting to retake Chuanyun Pass?
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