Chapter 147 The Emperor's Journey to the South 03
"Master, can't you make me bigger? There are so many things that are difficult for a little bird to do. Look at my body, and look at this letter of yours. Aren't you afraid of scaring Number Two to death if you send it over?"
It really doesn't know how to complain about its owner.
Fanghua rolled her eyes at it, "Why don't you put the letter in your spatial storage, take it out when you see Number Two, and then give it to him?"
It's truly baffling that they don't know how to utilize such a powerful tool. I don't know what to say about it.
"You're the master, everything you say is right." It really didn't want to argue with its master. She didn't care about her people, so it naturally wasn't afraid of scaring Number Two to death.
"Alright, get to work."
When Kangxi had almost fully recovered from his injuries, Number Two received a letter from his master.
Although he didn't understand how a tiny sparrow could deliver a letter so far, when he thought of the household supplies pills his master had given them, he felt that it wouldn't be surprising for his master to do anything.
This letter contains a lot of information.
Number Two took a while to finish reading the letter.
The letter stated that if they could not hide, they should expose themselves directly, but they would no longer be accomplices of the White Lotus Sect, but rather the Grand Master and Protector of the Hesheli Clan, whom the Empress had borrowed to protect the Emperor on his journey south.
Of course, the task remains the same, except that we must find another way to ensure that the emperor will never have any more children.
Number Two burned the letter after reading it.
Xiaofeng felt bored and didn't want to go back, so she stayed.
As a tiny sparrow, it could go anywhere it wanted.
And so, it entered the courtyard of the imperial palace where Emperor Kangxi was recuperating.
He also heard about Kangxi's plan to test the second number.
Xiao Feng thought that emperors were just cunning and scheming.
Fortunately, the owner had anticipated this, otherwise he might have discovered something.
Xiao Feng relayed this matter to her master, Fang Hua, who had not expected that Kangxi would be so cautious.
So he wrote another letter and asked Xiaofeng to pass it on to Number Two.
Number Two was surprised to receive another letter from its owner in just two days.
But after reading the letter, he was completely dumbfounded. He couldn't understand how his master, who was far away in the capital, could know about the emperor's plans in Shandong in such a short time.
However, he was also grateful for his master's reminder, otherwise he would have definitely given himself away.
Starting from Shandong, we had to travel by water.
Number two is actually not easy to hide for a while.
All his actions were under the surveillance of the Dragon Guards, which was, of course, intentional on his part.
Upon learning of the Second's movements, Emperor Kangxi became increasingly nervous.
The main purpose is to find out whether he is a friend or foe, so that we can take precautions early.
As they approached the territory of Jiangnan Province, Kangxi initiated the operation.
Upon arriving in Jiangning Prefecture, Kangxi used the pretext of offering incense to fish and test the waters.
Having learned from the lessons of Shandong, the governor of Jiangning Prefecture conducted a thorough investigation early on, and all information about the rebels was gathered and reported.
When Emperor Kangxi learned of this, he instructed the governor not to alert the enemy, but to cooperate with him in putting on a show.
Number Two was naturally unaware of this matter.
Just as Emperor Kangxi went to Xiaoling Mausoleum to offer incense, another assassination attempt occurred.
This time, Kangxi deliberately took only a small group of people out to offer incense, and the guards were naturally no match for the rebels.
Just when Kangxi was in mortal danger, Number Two appeared in front of him and blocked the fatal blow for him.
Kangxi knew he was taking a risk, but he made the right bet.
This master is a friend.
"Go." Number Two uttered this single word and ordered his men to take the Emperor away.
With his master-level strength, dealing with those rebels was as easy as slaughtering chickens and dogs; he killed them all without leaving a trace in no time.
He originally intended to kill the person and then run away.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Kangxi was hiding not far from him. When he saw that Kangxi was about to leave, he immediately came out and stopped him.
"May I ask whose master you are?"
Kangxi's voice stopped Number Two, who was about to leave. He turned around and saw that the sword in his hand was covered with the blood of the rebels. His eyes were calm and indifferent, as if he had not killed so many people just now.
"Since you stepped in to protect me, you must know my identity. May I ask how I could inform you of your family background?"
Kangxi approached the two matters step by step.
When the two were less than ten meters apart, Number Two raised his hand to stop Kangxi from advancing.
He uttered two words softly, "Empress." Then, without saying another word, he leaped into the air and vanished.
Not only did Emperor Kangxi hear the word "Empress" mentioned by Number Two, but the imperial guards hiding in the shadows also heard it clearly.
Emperor Kangxi never expected that this master was actually invited by the Empress to protect him.
If he had known beforehand that it was someone sent by the Empress, he would probably have been suspicious.
But today's events made him realize that the Empress was worried about his safety on the journey, which is why she asked this person to protect him.
As far as he knew, the Hesheli clan only had one Grandmaster Protector, and that one was said to have been out of the public eye for a long time and was completely different from the person in front of him.
Emperor Kangxi pondered for a moment, and finally could only conclude that this was a master secretly trained by the Hesheli clan, whom he had never met.
He remembered the Empress's affection.
"Your Majesty," Liang Jiugong stepped forward and softly called out when he saw the Emperor standing silently for a long time, "Should we return?"
Kangxi was no longer troubled; his face was now full of surprise and affection. “Go back. I have been away for some time and have not yet informed your mistress and empress of my safety. It is my fault. Go back and write a letter to your mistress and empress.”
The servants all knew what had happened and lowered their guard. After all, if they were to fight a grandmaster, they might not be able to win completely and there would definitely be casualties.
Now things are fine. That person was sent by the Empress to protect the Emperor, which is a good thing for them. After all, no one wants a powerful enemy.
Upon returning to the imperial palace, Kangxi immediately wrote a letter to the Empress, and when Consort De arrived, she was stopped at the gate.
"How dare you! How dare you prevent me from seeing the Emperor! Where do you get the audacity?"
If it were someone else guarding the gate today, they might have been intimidated by Consort De's behavior. But today, it's Liang Jiugong, the commander of the secret guards, personally guarding the gate, and Consort De can't scare him.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. His Majesty is busy with important matters. Please wait a moment while I go in and report." Liang Jiugong had met this man before and knew what kind of person he was in private.
“In the past, I could enter directly whenever I wanted to see the Emperor. Could it be that you, you dog servant, have taken some favor from someone and are trying to make things difficult for me?” Consort De could not stand this insult. Ever since she left the palace with the Emperor, he had doted on her and would grant her any request.
Today, being stopped by a mere eunuch, she was naturally filled with rage.
Liang Jiugong was also wronged. He only went in to announce the arrival of the person and did not say that this person was not allowed to enter. Why did this involve other people?
"Your Highness, please calm down. This servant truly did not mean to stop you. It is only because His Majesty has decreed that anyone entering must be informed." Liang Jiugong's patience had also run out. If the person in front of him continued to act unreasonably, he would not mind letting her know that even the emperor's dog is not someone that can be bullied by anyone.
"Would you mind waiting a moment?"
Accompanying Consort De was Granny Ye. Although it was her first time meeting this eunuch, she could tell from his manner of speaking that he was not like the servants she had met before, and must have a certain status.
Seeing that her mistress was about to get angry, she immediately pulled her back and whispered in her ear.
"Your Highness, please don't lose your dignity. After all, we are servants by the Emperor's side, and we cannot be too presumptuous."
Consort De was able to heed what Granny Ye said.
He stopped in his tracks, but the look in his eyes as he stared at Liang Jiugong was extremely unpleasant.
"Hmph, then hurry up and report it. How long do you want me to stay in the sun?"
Liang Jiugong did not go in to report in person, but instead called a servant in.
He, of course, stood guard at the door.
He wanted to see today whether the Emperor valued this woman or the Empress more.
Just as Liang Jiugong had predicted, Emperor Kangxi, who was writing a letter inside, immediately shouted angrily upon hearing that Consort De had arrived.
"Tell her to go back. In these troubled times, instead of thinking about sharing my burdens, she dares to lecture the people around me. Tell her to watch her mouth, or I won't mind teaching her a lesson myself."
Although Emperor Kangxi was inside the room, he had heard everything that happened outside.
Now, all the novelty I had for Consort De has vanished.
All she felt was annoyance at her lack of manners.
At this moment, I somewhat regretted bringing such an immature child along.
"yes."
The Emperor's reprimand could be heard from the outside, and Consort De's face was extremely unpleasant.
Upon seeing the servant open the door, Consort De leaned sadly against Granny Ye's chest, her face filled with sorrow.
But her performance was completely useless in the eyes of a group of eunuchs.
Not only did they show no sympathy, but the servant who went in to report also relayed the emperor's words in full in front of everyone.
"Your Highness Consort De, His Majesty has ordered you to return and reflect on your actions."
That little eunuch was also narrow-minded, always saying things that would make a servant look bad.
Consort De glared at everyone hatefully, turned and left without saying a word, her back view looking as disheveled as could be.
As soon as the person left, everyone burst into laughter.
Liang Jiugong glared at them irritably, "Alright, enough of that. You'll suffer for disturbing the Emperor. Now get to your posts."
Not long after, the Emperor's voice could be heard calling from inside the room.
Liang Jiugong went in to serve him personally.
"emperor."
"You've come at the right time. Have someone take this letter back to the capital and give it to the Empress."
Liang Jiugong took the thick letter, full of surprise.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this servant will have someone deliver it to Her Majesty as soon as possible."
After saying that, he left without bowing.
The matter of Consort De was not mentioned at all.
Fanghua, far away in the capital, had no idea that her exposure of Number Two would lead to a letter from the emperor.
That's truly rare.
Since the exposure of Number Two, Kangxi has faced constant assassination attempts along the way, but he has not been injured again.
Upon arriving in Hangzhou, Emperor Kangxi immediately summoned the governor and provincial governor to discuss the suppression of the White Lotus Rebellion.
Of course, the Heaven and Earth Society was not spared either; all the rebels were within the scope of the purge.
Number Two did not forget the Empress's instructions. At first, the Emperor did not participate in the suppression of bandits, but waited for news in the rear. All he could do was keep watch from the shadows.
Originally, it was thought that this mission would not have a chance to be completed, but unexpectedly, the emperor heard that the deputy leaders of the White Lotus Sect and the Heaven and Earth Society had been captured, and he wanted to go and interrogate them personally.
Number Two is a Grandmaster, so he naturally has some understanding of the strength of the two captured individuals.
These two men don't seem to be the type who could be captured alive by government troops.
Without a doubt, it's a trap.
But for some reason, the emperor insisted on going in person, and he was naturally happy to see this scene.
However, even though Kangxi and others knew that there was such a master as himself in the shadows, he still did not reveal himself to the public.
So I followed them secretly.
Inside the prison.
As soon as Kangxi entered, he heard a chorus of curses coming from the prison cell. He frowned deeply at the sound of the curses, his brows furrowing as if he were about to crush a mosquito.
Upon seeing this, the jailer immediately picked up his whip and lashed it against a pillar in the cell, shouting, "Shut up, all of you! If you dare to spout any more nonsense, I'll whip you to death!"
As soon as the jailer spoke, the rebels who had been shouting all fell silent.
This scene truly shocked Kangxi. He had thought they were all fearless, but it turned out they were afraid of death.
But never mind, let's get down to business first.
When they arrived at the cell where the two vice-leaders were being held, Kangxi was about to approach when Liang Jiugong stopped him.
"Master, how can we allow such a brat to get close? What if he hurts you?"
Kangxi considered himself to be quite skilled in martial arts, so he didn't think that the person who could be captured was particularly strong. He patted Liang Jiugong on the shoulder and said, "It's alright, I'm not afraid of them retaliating."
His appearance makes one think he's incredibly capable.
It's a pity that Kangxi's carelessness will inevitably damage the foundation of the dynasty.
"Master," Liang Jiugong said, still uneasy.
"Alright, I want to see what kind of people they are. They dare to disregard imperial authority and even attempt to assassinate the emperor."
Kangxi's words, which he believed concealed his identity, were nothing but a joke to the two men in the prison cell.
The two actually knew each other.
They dared to join forces to pull this stunt because they had a backup plan.
Whether or not things go according to plan, at least they won't get stuck here.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing disdain in each other's eyes.
I knew this Tartar emperor was just putting on an act, but I never expected him to actually come as he wished. I just don't know if he'll get his wish next.
After dismissing Liang Jiugong, Kangxi ordered the prison door to be opened so he could go inside.
This suicidal act delighted the two vice-leaders, who suppressed their excitement and hid in the shadows.
This appearance seemed frightening to Kangxi, which further aroused his curiosity.
"Open it." Seeing that the person did not move, he shouted sharply.
The jailer didn't dare to delay, knowing that a distinguished guest had come today, so he immediately went forward to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, Kangxi pushed it open and went straight in.
"I heard you wanted to assassinate me and were dissatisfied with my Qing Dynasty. What, has the Qing Dynasty made you too well-fed?" Kangxi walked to a spot not far from the two men, speaking each sentence with a single step.
The most delightful thing happened at this moment.
The two men did not answer Kangxi's question and attacked without saying a word.
The internal force, accompanied by a strong wind, rushed towards Kangxi.
Fortunately, Liang Jiugong was on guard, otherwise Kangxi would have died at the hands of the two men.
Even with Liang Jiugong's protection, the other's palm strike still hit Kangxi.
Perhaps because they were all squatting on the ground, they weren't paying attention and directly injured Kangxi's lower body.
Number Two, hiding in the shadows, never expected this to happen. He had finally completed the task assigned by his master, because after checking, he would make sure the person was seriously injured, regardless of whether they were injured or not.
The two vice leaders are no less powerful than Liang Jiugong.
Seeing the second palm strike aimed at Kangxi, Number Two had no choice but to intervene, after all, his master had said that Kangxi had to live.
In the ensuing chaos, Number Two met that palm strike head-on.
Naturally, with one strike, the vice-leader died on the spot.
Number Two's internal energy was also mostly depleted, so he dared not linger. He picked up Kangxi and ran out, leaving the other one for Liang Jiugong. Only in this way could he have more time to check on Kangxi's injuries.
Emperor Kangxi was so badly injured that he fainted from the pain.
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