Chapter 387 No Ifs
Listening to the mocking and somewhat obscene laughter of the Wuzhi Blood Guards, Nan Lijun's face was embarrassed and gloomy for a moment, and then he calmly lowered the curtains, pretending nothing had happened.
Buyan was driving the horse in front of the carriage. He looked back with a little worry, then frowned and looked at Shanji.
Shan Ji understood and immediately scolded the Wuyi Blood Guards:
"How dare you disrespect the Emperor? Just focus on your job! What's the matter? Didn't the Emperor pay you?"
A Wuyi Blood Guard laughed and said, "Master, you forgot. They didn't give it to you. The Huo Gang gave it to you."
Shan Ji said "Oh" and said nothing more. The Wuyi Blood Guards laughed even louder.
Bu Yan frowned tightly.
He knew that this group of ungrateful Blood Guards did not take Nan Lijun, the emperor who ascended the throne in a hurry, seriously at all, so they dared to make dirty jokes to her and even mocked her by saying that she had to rely on Huo Gannian to survive.
The Wuyi Blood Guards had no interest in the throne; to them, killing Nan Lijun was as easy as crushing an ant.
Their arrogance and disdain were a result of their deep contempt for Nan Lijun.
Bu Yan sighed inwardly. He knew Nan Lijun, and this matter would definitely become a thorn in her heart.
But he didn't know whether he should worry about Nan Lijun or the future of Wuyi Blood Guard.
Two hours later, the carriage arrived safely at Xiangxiao Cliff. The enemy's pursuit team caught up again, but they lingered outside Xiangxiao Cliff, not daring to act rashly.
Xiangxiao Cliff is a peaceful place where all countries have agreed that war will never break out. No one dares to break this agreement first.
I just don't know how long the enemy can hold out from attacking. After all, Nanlijun is so close, and the piece of fat meat "Emperor of Nan Kingdom" is within reach. It would be a pity to give up. I'm afraid there will never be such a good opportunity again in the future.
While the enemy was still hesitating and discussing, Buyan helped Nan Lijun down from the carriage to rest.
The violent bumps along the way made Nan Lijun dizzy and he could only lean on Buyan to rest.
Bu Yan poured out some of the water in the water bag, soaked a handkerchief, and gently wiped Nan Lijun's forehead, trying to relieve her discomfort.
"Your Majesty, you have been wronged. The journey is difficult and dangerous, and I cannot bring palace servants to serve you."
Nan Lijun shook her head slightly, her eyes scanning the few Wuyi Blood Guards who were smiling meaningfully at her and Buyan, and then she looked at Shan Ji:
"According to Huo Gannian's plan, you will escort me to Xiangxiao Cliff and use me as bait to lure the enemy army to surround and attack, forcing the other countries to send troops to punish me for breaking the alliance. I just don't know how long we will have to wait here. Thank you for your hard work, Sect Leader Shanji."
Shan Ji understood the meaning of Nan Lijun's words.
What she meant was, they might have to stay here for seven or eight days, so why didn't the Wuyi Blood Guards quickly set up tents and prepare to spend the night?
Shan Ji signaled with his eyes that the Wuyi Blood Guards should disperse and patrol the surrounding area.
When only Nan Lijun and Buyan were left, Shan Ji looked at Nan Lijun expressionlessly, his eyes as sharp as an eagle's.
"Why did you kill Yun Chen?"
Nan Lijun was stunned for a moment, then immediately turned to look at Bu Yan, who lowered his head in confusion, not knowing how to explain, and could only say:
"That day, when Yun Chen was unconscious, there was a Wuyi Blood Guard beside him..."
Nan Lijun nodded in understanding, and looked at Shan Ji sincerely, her brows slightly furrowed, a delicate expression appearing on her beautiful face. She said:
"I've already confessed to Bu Yan. It's really not me who wants to kill Yun Chen. She's a meritorious general of my Nan Kingdom. I rely on her so much that I can't wait to kill her. How could I kill her? Even if I wanted to kill her, why would I send my personal palace maid? Wouldn't that be harming myself? Sect Leader Shan Ji, I understand your suspicion, but it really wasn't me."
Shan Ji sneered, showing no sign of weakness at all. He didn't buy into this at all, and directly took out his dagger and walked towards Nan Lijun:
"With me, there's no such thing as 'innocent until proven guilty'. I'd rather kill someone wrongly than let them go. Do you understand?"
Bu Yan was horrified and quickly raised his knife to protect Nan Lijun:
"Brother Shan Ji! What are you doing?!"
Shan Ji said with disdain, "Get lost. You are Yun Chen's friend. I can't kill you, but that doesn't mean I can't hurt you. If you continue to protect this heartless and foolish emperor, I will cut off both of your arms first, and then kill her."
Bu Yan panicked. He knew that he was no match for Wuyi Blood Guard. If he really fought Shan Ji, he would probably lose in three moves. But he still forced himself to remain calm and said sternly:
"This is the Emperor of my Nan Kingdom! Are you planning a rebellion? Have you considered the consequences? We are facing internal and external troubles and are fighting against foreign enemies. The survival of our country is at stake! How could you do this?"
It would have been better if this hadn't been said. Once it was said, the silence of the mountain became even more intense.
"Oh, I thought you didn't know this. Yun Chen fought for three years, risking his life, just to clean up the mess for some idiot? Who caused the internal and external troubles? When it came to life and death, who the hell was the first to rush to the front?"
Nan Lijun and Buyan were both silent. Before they could say anything else, Shan Ji pointed his dagger at Buyan, his voice filled with impatience:
"I'll say this one last time, get out of here. If you really considered Yun Chen a friend, you should have killed that palace maid and that damn emperor together, instead of hiding the matter and not even telling Huo Gannian."
"I just haven't had time to report to the young master yet..." Buyan sighed helplessly, "Brother Shanji, please believe the emperor. She really has no reason to kill Yun Chen. You can't push the future and fate of the entire country into the fire pit because of a little doubt. If the emperor is gone, the Nan Kingdom will be gone, and the people will not be able to survive!"
"None of my business!" Shan Ji cursed, then pulled up the corner of his mouth and said with a wicked smile: "In that case, then I will kill you and the dog emperor too. It's okay if Yun Chen hates me. How about this, I'll give you one chance. I'll count to three. If you can escape from the range where the countries are not allowed to start a war, I will spare you this time."
Bu Yan cursed in his heart! Outside the range are all enemy troops, who are discussing how to capture Nan Lijun. How can they escape?
There are enemy troops in front, and inside is Shan Ji, who is determined to kill the innocent and insists on avenging Yun Chen. With just a whistle from him, the Wuyi Blood Guards can tear Nan Lijun into pieces in an instant.
Bu Yan really hated himself for hiding the fact that Nan Lijun had assassinated Yun Chen. If he had told Huo Gannian earlier, he would definitely not have arranged for the Wuyi Blood Guards to escort Nan Lijun, and the situation would not have come to this.
But if I had reported it to Huo Gannian early in the morning, I'm afraid it would have caused a storm.
Holding on to the last bit of hope, he said silently:
"Brother Shan Ji, I won't say anything else. I'll just say one last thing. If Yun Chen were standing here right now, given her personality, do you think she would watch you kill the Emperor, or would she fight to the death to protect him?"
This question really made Shan Ji stunned for a moment. He looked at Buyan with a little more appreciation, then his face darkened and he rushed over in an instant.
"There is no 'if' for me. As long as the dog emperor doesn't die, Yun Chen will die sooner or later."
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