After two days of travel, Chen Zhennan and his men finally arrived in the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Sunlight streamed through the clouds, illuminating the magnificent city gate, as if draping the ancient city in a golden veil.
Zhou Tianci had been waiting for a long time in front of the city gate, with a majestic honor guard behind him, creating a solemn and enthusiastic atmosphere.
"Marshal Chen, I've long admired your name!"
Zhou Tianci walked forward with a big smile, his tone warm, as if he and Chen Zhennan were old friends of many years.
His smile was like a spring breeze, making people feel very warm and friendly.
Marshal Chen?
Chen Zhennan naturally understood what these words meant. Now the whole world knew that he was the emperor of the Great Yan Dynasty, and Zhou Tianci's way of addressing him clearly indicated that he did not acknowledge this identity.
Chen Zhennan smiled slightly: "Young Master Zhou, you flatter me. It is truly a predestined fate that I was able to come to Great Zhou today."
You call me Marshal Chen, and I'll call you Young Master Zhou. Chen Zhennan won't accept that kind of treatment.
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhou Tianci's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and continued, "A sumptuous feast has been prepared for you in the city. Marshal Chen, please follow me."
“Young Master Zhou, my brothers have had a long and arduous journey, and we have never been apart. I hope to celebrate with them.”
Chen Zhennan rejected Zhou Tianci's suggestion without hesitation. His greatest guarantee was the brothers behind him. Separating from them would be no different from courting death.
Zhou Tianci was slightly taken aback, but his smile remained unchanged, and an unfathomable emotion flashed in his eyes.
"Of course, no problem. Men, arrange the banquet in Chaoyang Hall to welcome Marshal Chen and wash away the dust of his journey!"
Chen Zhennan hummed in agreement, then nodded slightly and led the group into the capital.
Zhou Tianci led Chen Zhennan into the palace. The doors of Chaoyang Hall slowly opened, and a fragrant aroma of wine wafted towards them, instantly immersing them in a luxurious yet bizarre dream.
Inside the hall, civil and military officials stood in two rows, each with a different expression.
Chen Zhennan looked around, his gaze sweeping over the officials he had spared in Li Guangyi's camp, and couldn't help but smile to himself.
Following Zhou Tianci to the innermost seat, Chen Zhennan sat down and beckoned Song Yunyang to come and sit next to him. Although the two were not yet married, Chen Zhennan still maintained the proper attitude.
As for Li Guangyi and his son, Zhou Tianci simply ignored them.
However, Chen Zhennan waved to them, inviting them to sit behind him, deliberately trying to annoy Zhou Tianci.
Although Zhou Tianci was unhappy, he still smiled and slowly raised his glass to Chen Zhennan.
Chen Zhennan was quite obliging, smiling as he raised his glass and nodded to Zhou Tianci.
However, when Zhou Tianci finished his drink, Chen Zhennan slowly put down his glass with a faint smile on his face.
"Uh, Marshal Chen, what's this? Why aren't you drinking?"
Chen Zhennan pursed his lips and tapped his finger lightly on the table.
"You, Zhou Tianci, want to kill me, why would I drink your wine? I'm afraid of being poisoned!"
Chen Zhennan's voice was as cold as a biting wind, instantly bringing the atmosphere in the hall to a freezing point.
Zhou Tianci frowned slightly, gave an awkward smile, and tried to ease the situation: "Marshal Chen, you really know how to joke."
However, Chen Zhennan showed him no respect, coldly snorted, pulled out his pistol, and slammed it heavily on the table.
Zhou Tianci was taken aback, a hint of panic flashing in his eyes: "What does this mean?"
"It's nothing. I'm here to wipe out your entire Zhou family!"
These words were like a bomb, instantly detonating within the Chaoyang Palace.
Zhou Tianci's expression changed drastically. He slammed his fist on the table in anger and stood up, realizing that things were beyond repair and he could no longer cover it up.
Zhou Tianci gritted his teeth and slammed the wine glass to the ground.
"Using the smashing of the cup as a signal?" Chen Zhennan asked with a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere outside the palace gates suddenly became tense. Hundreds of archers surged in like a dark cloud, followed by countless swordsmen and axemen.
Upon seeing this, Song Yunyang's heart tightened, and she drew her sword. The sword light flashed, making her face look like a war goddess descending.
"Calm down!"
Chen Zhennan quickly grabbed Song Yunyang's hand, a hint of determination and tenderness flashing in his eyes.
He slowly stood up, faced Zhou Tianci, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
Zhou Tianci's unease intensified, and his confidence, which he felt was in complete control, crumbled instantly.
"Zhou Tianci, do you think that by having so many people prepared in this palace hall, you can take me down?"
Zhou Tianci snorted coldly, raised his chin, and looked at Chen Zhennan with an arrogant expression.
"Otherwise what? These are all my men. Although your men are powerful, anyone who dares to make a move will die instantly!"
Zhou Tianci's voice was rather loud, causing Chen Zhennan to frown slightly and click his tongue in disapproval.
"What are you yelling for? Just because you have a loud voice doesn't mean you're invincible!"
Zhou Tianci was a little stunned by what he was being said. What kind of personality did Chen Zhennan have? How could he swear in front of so many people?
Before Zhou Tianci could refute, Chen Zhennan looked around, his eyes sharp as lightning, and quickly locked onto Ma Run, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, among the officials.
He beckoned slightly, and Ma Run immediately understood, getting up and walking to Chen Zhennan.
Chen Zhennan asked in a low voice, "How are the preparations going?"
Ma Run nodded slightly. "It's ready."
After saying that, he gently pushed aside the table in front of him, revealing the ordinary floor tile underneath.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Tianci was shocked and wondered what the two were plotting.
Chen Zhennan pointed to the floor tiles at his feet and asked, "Is this the place?"
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