Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Jiang Han was currently troubled by the fact that he hadn't brought a handgun into this world; otherwise, he wouldn't have been forced into such a corner by the Langya Prince. He longed to return to the real world, even if his sudden disappearance would cause a stir—it was still better than being trapped in this realm.
Wait a minute!
"Your Highness!"
Yan Dong's voice suddenly rang out.
Immediately after, dozens of Female Guards, armed with Eight-Sided Han Swords, rushed to Jiang Han's side, forming a protective barrier around him. Yan Dong led them, confronting the Langya Prince. "Your Highness, this is Jiang Han's establishment; you should leave."
"You all are quite fast," the Langya Prince said dismissively, barely acknowledging the group of Female Guards.
"Your Highness, I am Yan Dong, a guard from the Imperial Palace. Here is my token!" Yan Dong produced her token and showed it to the Langya Prince. Then she pulled out something resembling firecrackers and continued, "If I pull this, a signal will be sent out, and the Five Cities Military Command and the palace guards will arrive here in no time!"
"Your Highness, it's up to you whether to completely tear apart our relationship or to leave!"
"If it comes to blows, there will be no stopping it. The Langya Prince will surely meet his end by a flurry of blades! And the Great Zhou Dynasty will pay dearly; once the forces behind the Langya Prince learn of his tragic demise in the capital, they will revolt immediately. Half of the realm will descend into chaos. Who wins or loses is uncertain, but one thing is clear: the Langya Prince will definitely die."
The Langya Prince's gaze was deep as he fixed his eyes on Yan Dong and then glanced at the group of Female Guards. He nodded slowly and said, "Fine, I'll retreat this time. You little girl have some guts. But I want to see just how much Jiang Han can provide for you!"
With that, he flicked his sleeve and sheathed his sword before turning to leave.
Jiang Han watched the Langya Prince's retreating figure and then looked at Yan Dong and the other Female Guards.
"I apologize for this," Yan Dong said as she knelt down respectfully. "I was ordered by His Majesty to protect you! I couldn't reveal my identity until it was absolutely necessary. When the Langya Prince arrived earlier, I had already reported to the palace and received permission from His Majesty to bring a pair of Imperial Guards to protect you."
Jiang Han waved his hand. "I had already guessed you were from the Imperial Palace; there's no need for you to kneel. Please stand up."
After Yan Dong rose, she looked at Jiang Han and said, "The Langya Prince's attempt to recruit you has failed. Now that he knows you are sworn enemies, His Majesty has already dispatched people to rescue Lin Qingyue and plans to gather all forces against the Langya Prince! Currently, His Majesty is in the imperial study waiting for you!"
"General Lin has also been rescued and is on his way to the imperial study."
"Please!"
She led the way, personally escorting Jiang Han into the palace overnight.
Inside the Imperial Study, Su Qianxue saw Lin Qingyue, covered in sword wounds, and couldn't help but ask, "I saved you, General Lin. How did you end up in such a state?"
Ignoring her injuries, Lin Qingyue recalled how, after the people from the Five Cities Military Command left, Che Chengyun had returned to continue attacking her family. The sight of her third brother, Lin Yue, dying right before her eyes filled her with sorrow. She never expected that someone she considered an ally would attempt to slaughter her entire family.
If it hadn't been for the swift arrival of the palace guards, she feared she would have been captured by Che Chengyun and delivered to Jiang Han.
Wei Jiang had made a grave mistake in colluding with a tiger!
"Please, Your Majesty, punish me!" Lin Qingyue said as she knelt down, her heart heavy with despair.
Seeing Lin Qingyue like this, Su Qianxue thought about how she still had ten Wan Dajun under her command, which was a significant asset. She couldn't let Lin Qingyue be wasted like this. Although she wanted to absorb Lin Qingyue's ten Wan Dajun for herself, keeping Lin Qingyue around would also help guard against Langya Prince's intentions towards them.
So she stepped forward and helped Lin Qingyue up, saying, "What happened between you and Che Chengyun is a matter among nobles. It shouldn't spill into the court. If you have the ability, regroup and strike at Langya Wangfu! If you don't have that strength yet, you can stay within the palace; of course, you can also choose to ally with me."
"And Jiang Han will be my Minister of Armaments from now on. You two will likely find yourselves in the same camp. I hope you can sincerely apologize to Jiang Han. As for your engagement, that is between you and him; I won't interfere."
Lin Qingyue felt utterly defeated at the thought of having to apologize to Jiang Han; it seemed absurd. Once upon a time, she had relied on Jiang Han to rise in power but later sought to support Che Chengyun instead of him. Now she found herself in a twisted fate where her new husband wanted to kill her while she was expected to apologize to her former fiancé. Was this truly the price for betraying Jiang Han?
She was now the last one left of her family!
In just a few years, hundreds of her personal guards had perished in battle. To survive now meant she had to apologize to Jiang Han—how ironic!
Su Qianxue understood that Lin Qingyue was somewhat useless but still had value; thus, she comforted her by saying, "You should go tend to your wounds first. I want to see Jiang Han personally. Whatever issues you have between yourselves is for you to resolve, but I can guarantee your safety."
"Go on!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lin Qingyue replied as she walked dejectedly out of the Imperial Study.
At that moment, Jiang Han arrived just as they passed each other and exchanged glances.
Once a great general, Lin Qingyue was now battered and bruised while facing the near annihilation of her family.
Jiang Han was about to become a close minister to the emperor—someone who stood above all others except for one.
They locked eyes briefly before moving past each other. As Jiang Han entered the Imperial Study and saw Su Qianxue dressed in her Dragon Robe, he felt an elegant charm emanating from her and couldn't help but smile lightly as he said, "Your Majesty summoned me overnight; is there something you need?"
I had previously concealed my identity, and I apologize for that, Jiang Han!
Now, let me introduce myself. I am Su Qianxue, the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
Currently, we face both internal and external troubles, and I hope you will join the court as an official to assist me in stabilizing the realm.
After speaking, Su Qianxue continued to reassure him: I know you are still unmarried, and I intend to betroth my sister, Princess Piao Xue, to you. What do you think?
I have no intention of taking an official position; dealing with court affairs holds little interest for me. As for Princess Piao Xue, is she the one who came with you earlier? Jiang Han asked with a smile.
Yes, she is my younger sister, just eight years old and yet to be married. If you could become my brother-in-law, that would be wonderful. Although you are unwilling to serve in the court, I can still grant you the title of Earl while you continue to manage the Jiang Family Shop. However, I will need your various resources from time to time!
Su Qianxue was quite frank, expressing her need for Jiang Han's support.
Comment 0 Comment Count