Chapter 427: The Death of Zhou Shuai Wanshan
Zhao Xiaofei and Jiang Xiaomei seem to be together again. I guess her waist will hurt again after a night of passion.
Zhao Xiaofei lay on the bed, looking at the woman lying beside him, feeling both familiar and unfamiliar.
He lifted the quilt and prepared to get up. Jiang Xiaomei opened her eyes and said drowsily, "Are you getting up so early? You haven't finished the documents yet. Take a rest!"
"You have really changed." Zhao Xiaofei said.
"What has happened?" Jiang Xiaomei asked nervously.
"Even more extravagant and lazier!" Zhao Xiaofei said with a wicked smile.
"Is that good or bad?" Jiang Xiaomei asked.
"Okay! Of course I like it!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"Then how are you going to explain to the princess?" Jiang Xiaomei asked cunningly.
"Just tell the truth!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"Okay, you explain to her that I want to go back, and you send me back to modern times." Jiang Xiaomei said.
"Okay! I'll go after you finish packing." Zhao Xiaofei said.
In the afternoon, Zhao Xiaofei sent Jiang Xiaomei and all the items she wanted to take back, and then went into the palace to meet Princess Kunxing.
Inside Kunning Palace, Kunxing lowered his head as he wrote a reply. Zhao Xiaofei walked in, and the maids and eunuchs all bowed. Only Princess Kunxing didn't even look up at him. As Zhao Xiaofei approached, he was about to speak when Princess Kunxing said, writing as she did, "My Lord, last night was a night of love worth a thousand gold. Why are you here with me if you're not with Mei?"
"Well, since the princess knows everything, I'll tell you the truth. She and I have rekindled our relationship. I didn't expect she still has feelings for me, so..."
Before Zhao Xiaofei could finish, Kunxing interrupted, "So you're planning to take her into your room? I won't interfere in this matter. What you need to do now is to integrate the Kenan Army. State affairs are more important. Wanshan and Zhou Shuai's coffins are already on their way back to the capital. Tell me why?"
Princess Kunxing's eyes were cold as she spoke. Zhao Xiaofei could sense that she was angry, but he wasn't sure if it was mainly because of the killing of Wanshan and Zhou Shuai, or because of sleeping with Jiang Xiaomei. It was possible it was both, but Zhao Xiaofei still explained, "They both wanted to leave, and when I was assassinated before, they both had other ideas, so they can't stay!"
"So are you planning to lead the army yourself?" Princess Kunxing finally put down her pen and looked up at Zhao Xiaofei.
"Of course! The rebellion will be put down quickly this time." Zhao Xiaofei said confidently.
"But isn't it the best idea to leave them both here to help us quell the rebellion and then deal with them later?" Princess Kunxing said.
"Their hearts have flown away, and they don't want to help us anymore. They want to find their ideals too, so I will send them to heaven!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"How did they both die?" asked Princess Kunxing.
"Poison! It's a very rare poison! It was prepared by my eldest brother." Zhao Xiaofei said.
"Yes! My eldest brother studied medicine and he has many methods. What's the matter with you coming to the palace?" Princess Kunxing asked.
"I plan to set off for Jinan, Shandong tomorrow, where the army will gather. I will select 500 people from the Kenan Army. They have all participated in most battles. They are experienced, courageous, and loyal!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
"So anxious? Why don't you stay in the palace for two more days? Yes! Your old lover just left, you can't sit still!" Princess Kunxing said.
"There's a strong sour smell in Kunning Palace. I think it's because the palace maids and eunuchs are lazy at work. Can't you smell such a strong smell in the palace?" Zhao Xiaofei said strangely.
The palace maids and eunuchs were so frightened that they all fell to their knees. Princess Kunxing saw this and said to Zhao Xiaofei, "Alright! You can leave if you're fine. I'm happy with it as long as I feel comfortable. As a prince, you should just do your job well!"
"No, aren't you going back home with me?" Zhao Xiaofei asked.
He intended to bring Princess Kunxing home, and he had arranged for the troops left behind in the capital. The other troops heading south were planning to gather in Jinan.
Before leaving, the family had to get together. His eldest brother needed to recuperate, so he had to travel south alone. He had thought about the family getting together, but he hadn't expected Princess Kunxing to sound sour today.
He also knew that what happened between him and Jiang Xiaomei made Princess Kunxing feel uncomfortable, but since things had come to this, everyone had to face it.
"There are still many things to deal with in the palace, so you should go back! I will send civil and military officials to see you off when you leave Beijing!" said Princess Kunxing.
"I don't need any civil or military officials to see me off, I just want you to see me off!" Zhao Xiaofei said a little angrily.
"Me? Is it necessary? There are so many women at home waiting for you. I don't think one person would make a difference, right?" Princess Kunxing said.
"I... I know you are in a bad mood. Then I'll go back first!" Zhao Xiaofei said and went out.
He came in high spirits but left in dejection.
Princess Kunxing looked up at the outside of the palace gate, then lowered her head to write comments.
Wan Shan and Zhou Shuai were still in Tianjin preparing for their expedition, but unexpectedly, they both had stomachaches while eating.
General Zhou was sweating profusely, and Wanshan was also trembling. He walked outside holding on to the wall and shouted with all his strength: "Come here, call a doctor! Bring a basin of water!" He was still thinking of using vomiting to save himself, but what caught his eyes was that the soldiers in the yard were rolling on the ground.
Zhou Shuai also saw the scene outside. At this time, the corner of his mouth had begun to bleed. He laughed and said, "Zhao Xiaofei, you are really killing the dogs after the rabbit is dead! You bastard, without us, would you be where you are today?"
Wanshan used his last breath to say, "This guy Zhao Xiaofei has wanted to destroy us for a long time. He, he..." Wanshan died without saying the last word.
Wan Shan and Zhou Shuai died, and the Internal Guard and the Embroidered Uniform Guard immediately reported the situation.
Zhao Xiaofei learned from the internal security that Wan Shan and Zhou Shuai ate with their own guard company. To protect their own safety, they let the soldiers eat first after the cooking squad finished. They chose to eat during the middle of the meal so that even if they were poisoned, they could receive immediate medical attention.
Unfortunately, Zhao Xiaokun's poison was well-mixed, and it was colorless and odorless. It would take some time for the poison to take effect, but once poisoned, no one could escape.
In order to get rid of Wan Shan and Zhou Shuai, Zhao Xiaofei simply wiped them out at once, letting the guards die with them, as if they were buried alive.
Now the coffin has been transported from Tianjin Wei to the capital. Zhao Xiaofei came to the Internal Guard Office. Xiao Si asked several internal guards to open the coffin lid, and Zhao Xiaofei stuck his head over.
The two bodies were blue in color, but Zhao Xiaofei recognized them at a glance. They were the bodies of Wan Shan and Zhou Shuai.
Zhao Xiaofei sighed and said, "Bury them! Take good care of their wives, concubines, and children!"
"Yes! Don't worry, Your Highness, I will arrange it." Xiao Si said.
"But that matchmaker can't stay!" Zhao Xiaofei made a gesture of wiping his neck towards Xiao Si.
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