The constables from the Eastern Depot unconsciously puffed out their chests, while the people from the Northern Martial side couldn't help but look at Xia Jingfeng.
Unfortunately, Xiahou is not in good form right now.
As they walked along, Xia Jingfeng began to understand why his daughter hadn't revealed anything about Qi Yu.
Others may not know, but he was very clear that she had truly loved him.
His silly daughter was probably worried that he would have reservations after learning Qi Yu's identity, but... he's a eunuch! Besides, could Qi Yu really let go of the revenge for his mother's murder ten years ago?
Thinking about it more deeply, Xia Jingfeng broke out in a cold sweat again.
Since Qi Yu didn't die back then, how deep was his scheming and cunning after enduring for ten years?
Upon closer reflection, Xia Jingfeng could understand why he had endured for ten years. He needed to cultivate his power, and his goal might not just be to kill him, but the entire Northern Martial Kingdom.
The question is whether he knew that the "Li" he married was Xia Yixin, and if he did...
Xia Jingfeng subconsciously tightened his grip on the reins; this was probably a trap.
Amidst the bustling crowd, no one noticed a man staring intently at the man on horseback, his eyes filled with undisguised shock.
It was Shen Shaoyang.
That day, Shen Shaoyang and Shen Ruyu were taken to a safe house. Shen Shaoyang later met Xia Mingyu and learned that he was the one who saved him. Xia Mingyu also gave him a token, a token belonging to Shi Niu.
Suddenly, Shen Shaoyang felt a mix of emotions.
While he was unconscious, he saw Shen Ruyu preparing to abandon him, and at that moment his heart turned cold.
Deep down, he had a feeling that Shen Ruyu didn't treat him as family at all, but was just using him. All along, he had been helping her rather than trying to fill the void of his own guilt.
However, all of this will eventually fall apart.
At that moment, he even thought it would be better to die, but the ten years of his past in Beiwu that flashed through his mind pulled him back.
Later, when he woke up, he discovered that Shen Ruyu had lost her memory and had reverted to the innocent younger sister he remembered.
Undeniably, Shen Shaoyang truly breathed a long sigh of relief.
Because he had drunk the spiritual spring water before, his injuries healed quickly. He spent a month recuperating and sent Shen Ruyu to the relatively stable Northern Frontier Kingdom via the route he had prepared. Then he turned around and returned to Yushang.
Because they heard the news that the head of the Eastern Depot was getting married.
Shen Shaoyang had a strong feeling that something was definitely wrong, especially after he noticed Xia Mingyu's men looking for him in the past few days. The perceptive Shen Shaoyang felt that something was really wrong.
He later encountered the severely injured Shadow Seven, which confirmed his suspicions.
Three days ago, Shadow Seven and his guards were indeed attacked by the Eastern Depot. Shadow Seven escaped the capital under the protection of his companions, and collapsed in the woods not long after leaving the city.
Unfortunately, by this time, Xia Jingfeng had already entered the city, so Shen Shaoyang had no choice but to settle for second best and try to break the Eastern Depot's scheme.
But to his utter surprise, Cao Anmin's face overlapped with that of a boy in his memory.
It was Qi Yu!
Suddenly, Shen Shaoyang understood why Qi Yu had been so fierce during their previous fight; they had a grudge against each other, both old and new.
After watching for a while, Shen Shaoyang lowered his head, covered his face with his full beard to hide his true appearance, and hurriedly retreated. Ying Qi was still seriously injured and had been settled by him in Xia Mingyu's house outside the city.
Now, Shen Shaoyang is truly all alone, but he knows that now is not a good time to make a move, and he cannot contact Xia Jingfeng either, as the entire capital is full of people from the Eastern Depot.
Qi Yu definitely cannot wait until tomorrow to make a move, and this time Bei Wu has only sent a little over a hundred soldiers, putting them in a very passive position.
Xia Jingfeng had also thought of this. Just as he was pondering whether to strike first, he found himself unknowingly being led to the front of the Eastern Depot.
Qi Yu looked at Xia Jingfeng and said loudly, "It's getting late. Xiahou of Beiwu has come from afar. I have prepared a banquet at the Governor's Mansion to welcome Xiahou and wash away the dust of his journey. What does Xiahou think?"
Xia Jingfeng knew there was no way out and could only deal with whatever came his way. Moreover, he was also concerned about Xia Yixin's condition, so he forced a calm smile and said, "It is a good thing that Beiwu and Yushang have been able to form an alliance. I have long heard of the Grand Supervisor's extraordinary bravery and it is a pleasure to sit with you."
One is secretive and reserved, the other is extremely secretive.
Xia Jingfeng led his personal guards inside, clearly separating them from the people from the Eastern Depot. Both sides had their swords drawn, creating a tense atmosphere.
The banquet was naturally a trap.
The banquet was filled with the sounds of string and wind instruments, but it couldn't suppress the murderous aura. The sky was completely dark, with only a crescent moon hanging in the sky, like a scimitar.
Xia Jingfeng didn't touch any alcohol, feeling extremely uneasy.
After the first round of sword dancers finished, a woman with her hands and feet chained was brought into the spacious courtyard of the Governor's Mansion. With each step she took, Xia Jingfeng's heart skipped a beat.
Although the women looked different, Xia Jingfeng recognized that it was the face of one of his Wan'er's "Li Shi" sisters, it was Wan'er!
Qi Yu, sitting at the head of the table, spoke coldly, "These past few days, I happened to capture a spy from another country. It is said that Beiwu has a special method for dealing with spies, but Yushang also has one. It is to use four chains to control a person's limbs. As long as she does not confess, we will tear off her limbs little by little. I wonder if Xiahou would like to see it?"
Xia Jingfeng had already gripped the knife hilt. As Xia Yixin was brought over, the chains binding her hands and feet tightened, and she screamed and dangled in the air, screaming in agony.
To kill someone is to destroy their spirit; how could Xia Jingfeng bear to see his daughter suffer such torment?
bass!
The sword was drawn instantly!
"Save him!" Xia Jingfeng roared at his men, then turned and charged at Qi Yu.
Both men knew that this was a rematch that was ten years overdue.
Qi Yu remained calm and unhurried until the blade was less than an inch away from him, at which point a surge of powerful internal energy erupted forth.
The knife in Xia Jingfeng's hand broke inch by inch, and he was thrown more than ten meters away, crashing into the wall.
Qi Yu, filled with murderous intent, no longer suppressed his strength. He drew his sword and walked step by step toward the fallen Xia Jingfeng.
On the other side, the people of the Eastern Depot and the soldiers of the Northern Martial Army had already started a melee.
In an instant, the courtyard was filled with the glint of swords.
at the same time.
Xia Yixin had actually been moved to the West Garden when Xia Jingfeng entered the city, and her acupoints were even pressed to prevent her from escaping.
She heard the sounds of battle outside, and her heart sank.
She closed her eyes, channeling the last of her internal energy to slowly pierce the sealed acupoints. This action felt like repeatedly stabbing with a knife; she was already numb with pain.
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