Zhou Shi'an opened the door and had the guards stand watch outside.
Then, he went downstairs to meet up with General Li and the others.
The inn was still quite deserted in the morning, with only a few guests coming down for breakfast.
Knowing that Yun Qing would definitely not want to move, Zhou Shi'an went over and ordered a few dishes for her.
"Send these to room number two in the 'Heaven' section."
When Ouyang Dan came in, she happened to see this scene. For some reason, her face suddenly darkened.
Subsequently, General Li, Military Advisor Ouyang, and others also entered the inn.
"Nephew, have you finished dealing with your business?"
Zhou Shi'an nodded: "It's over."
"When shall we set off?"
"Let's finish lunch. My wife is still resting upstairs."
Upon hearing this, General Li's son, who was standing nearby, suddenly became curious: "Shi'an, did you really get married in Baishi Town?"
Everyone else also showed expressions of shock, especially Ouyang Dan.
Upon hearing this question, Zhou Shi'an smiled slightly: "Of course it's true. Marriage is a serious matter; it shouldn't be taken lightly."
Although he didn't show it outwardly, everyone could tell that he and his wife had a very good relationship, and they all started teasing him.
"Then we must meet your wife and see what kind of woman can tame this troublemaker."
"We missed the last wedding banquet. When we reach the capital, you must hold another one and treat all the brothers to a good feast."
Amidst the laughter and chatter, only Ouyang Dan remained silent, a stark contrast to those around her.
Her suspicions were confirmed, and her face turned bitter; she could no longer deceive herself.
Ouyang sighed and gently patted her shoulder. He was well aware of his daughter's feelings, but matters of the heart cannot be forced.
In the afternoon, under the expectant gazes of everyone, Yun Qing followed Zhou Shi'an downstairs.
Her appearance astonished everyone in the inn as soon as she appeared.
General Li and his men, who had been guarding the border for many years, had never seen such a stunning beauty before. They stood there, stunned, and captivated by Yun Qing's boundless beauty.
Even Ouyang Dan, who initially disliked her, had to admit that Zhou Shi'an looked to have a significant advantage when the two stood together.
Under such an impact, she suddenly felt that she was not so obsessed with Zhou Shi'an anymore.
Because she had grown up with her father, Ouyang Dan had rarely seen any handsome men, which is why she couldn't forget him.
If she had known earlier that Liaocheng's feng shui was good for people, she would never have been hung up on Zhou Shi'an.
...
Half a month later, Zhou Shi'an led an army of 50,000 to the outskirts of Beijing.
The remaining troops were stationed in Liaocheng and Fengtai, which were the initial strongholds where he organized the uprising army.
By the time Emperor He Xin received the news in court, the army had already besieged the city.
"Damn it! Why is the news only coming now?"
"Your Majesty, Zhou Shi'an led the rebel army to Liaocheng half a month ago, but you did not make any arrangements."
"Insolence! Are you implying that the current situation is all my fault?"
"Your humble servant dares not."
"I wouldn't dare, but I think you would dare to do it."
Emperor He Xin threw the memorial on the ground and sat on the dragon throne to slowly calm his anger.
"What do you think we should do now? How many troops can we mobilize at the fastest? Can we contend with Zhou Shi'an's 50,000-strong army?"
The Minister of War stepped forward and reported to His Majesty: "There are 20,000 Imperial Guards in the palace and 50,000 in the camps outside the capital. This is more than enough to confront Zhou Shi'an."
The Minister of Works, who was standing next to him, looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at a fool.
"Minister Sun, your information is too outdated. Last night, Zhou Shi'an incorporated all 50,000 Imperial Guards in the suburbs of the capital. Now it's 20,000 against 100,000. We have absolutely no chance of winning."
Upon hearing this, Emperor He Xin completely lost hope and pointed at the assembled court officials below, cursing, "What use are you to me?"
There are few loyal ministers left in the court now; almost all of them took advantage of the Zhou family's misfortune.
Perhaps knowing that Zhou Shi'an would not let them go, these former treacherous villains were no longer willing to pretend.
Hearing Emperor He Xin's furious accusations, they all looked up and began to hurl insults at him:
"What's the use of us flattering you, the emperor, on ordinary days?"
"Your official rank may not be promoted, and your salary will not increase. All you do is repair your dilapidated palace. Now you've ruined the country."
"Exactly, he still wants to go to Fengtai to see beauties. He's so old, doesn't he even know if he's good enough for them?"
These people, who usually flattered Emperor He Xin to the extreme, now spoke scathingly insults that struck right to the heart.
One sentence from each person successfully made Emperor He Xin faint with anger.
"Oh no, could it be dead?"
The prime minister, who was closest to the station, went up to check and said, "No, he's still breathing."
After a short rest to clear their throats, the group resumed their cursing.
...
When Zhou Shi'an arrived at the Taiji Hall, he saw this chaotic scene.
Emperor He Xin lay motionless on the dragon throne, while the officials below him were like shrewish women arguing in the street, tearing at each other's hair ornaments.
"Silence!" He drew a sword and pointed it at the nearest minister.
"What's going on? Explain it to me in detail."
Upon hearing that Emperor Hexin had been cursed by these treacherous officials until he fainted, Zhou Shi'an couldn't help but tremble as he held his sword.
"Ahem." He coughed lightly and said to the Imperial Guards behind him, "These people, let Marquis Yong'an go home, hang Emperor Xin on the city wall, and as for the rest, kill them all."
"yes!"
...
Seven days later, Zhou Shi'an's coronation ceremony arrived as scheduled.
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