Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
She had no chance of winning.
Yet there was not a trace of fear on her face as she stood shoulder to shoulder with Pei Zhiqing in the wind.
"Release the arrows."
At the command, all arrows were aimed at the two standing on the edge of the cliff.
In a moment of peril, Pei Zhiqing suddenly pulled Gu Qingning into his embrace. "Qing'er, are you afraid?"
Gu Qingning shook her head.
An arrow pierced Pei Zhiqing's shoulder, and he let out a muffled groan as blood soaked into his dark robe, making it appear even darker.
"Ah!"
With Gu Qingning's startled cry, her foot slipped, and all she could hear was the wind howling past her ears.
Pei Zhiqing held her tightly. "Don't be afraid, Qing'er, I'm here."
On the edge of the cliff, the assassins scattered, leaving only the howling wind that made the place feel desolate and empty.
In the Second Prince's residence, a white dove quietly landed on the window of the study. Tianming took out a letter from the dove's leg, glanced at it hurriedly, then turned to report to Pei Zhirui inside.
"Your Highness, it's done."
As soon as he finished speaking, a sinister smile crept onto Pei Zhirui's lips, and he wielded his brush with increasing confidence and fluidity.
"Gu Qingning, even if you possess medical skills, what good is it if you cannot be of use to me? You will only be destroyed."
Pei Zhirui felt a sense of secret satisfaction; after long-term planning, he had finally taken the first successful step.
Entering the palace, he casually set down his brush and stepped out of the study. He left the residence and got into a carriage heading for the imperial palace.
He had heard that today Gu Changqing and his son were seeking an audience with His Majesty to request an extended stay in the capital; he intended to join in on the excitement.
In the imperial study of the palace, Emperor Jing pondered for a moment and was just about to grant Gu Changqing and his son's request when suddenly a young eunuch rushed in, kneeling to report: "Your Majesty, urgent news from Gantang Manor has arrived from eight hundred miles away!"
The Gantang Manor was located on the western border of the Dayan Kingdom, long plagued by invasions from neighboring countries, leaving the local populace in dire straits.
After reading the military report, Emperor Jing wore a troubled expression as he looked at Gu Changqing and his son with difficulty. The peace and prosperity enjoyed by the citizens of Dayan were largely due to the efforts of Gu Changqing and his son, who had long defended the eastern and western borders. Since General Anquan took over from Gu Changqing to guard the eastern front, there had been little conflict.
Emperor Jing quickly summoned his ministers to gather in the imperial study to discuss countermeasures. Unbeknownst to them, night had fallen outside. Gu Changqing and his son hurriedly exited the palace, rushing to the military camp to muster their troops for departure.
The emperor ordered Gu Changqing to lead an elite force of one hundred thousand soldiers to the east to support General Anquan. Fearing potential changes in plans, he also commanded Gu Haotian to immediately head to the western border for defense.
Pei Zhirui stood in a shadowy corner of the corridor, watching as Gu Changqing and his son hurried away, a smug smile spreading across his face. Once the Gu family army left the capital, control over the capital's power would rest entirely in his hands. He intended to seize this opportunity to eliminate all obstacles in his path.
Thinking of how today he could bring down every member of the Gu family, Pei Zhirui's cold laughter grew more pronounced. After all, even his favored younger brother had fallen at his hands.
Comment 0 Comment Count