Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1165 Deadly Remonstrance
Guan Chiying's eyes dimmed slightly.

Three days ago, he finally returned to Luoyang City. Because he brought back almost no food and Chen Cai was killed, he and his group were almost executed by Liang Shide. It was because they fled to Xiao Yuansui's military camp and learned some things in his camp and reported them as a battle report that Liang Shide reluctantly spared the lives of these people.

After that, he immediately found an opportunity to return to the official residence.

In the previous few years, because he surrendered, the official family had severed ties with him long ago. This time was no exception. Even the gatekeeper would not let him step into the gate. At the critical moment, it was the jade token given to him by Shang Ruyi that worked - in the end, Guan Ao finally saw him. Although reluctantly, he finally believed what he said.

Then, Guanao also took him to meet several other old acquaintances in Luoyang City.

Like the emperor, these people were also unwilling to surrender to Liang Shide, just because they were all prominent families in the Eastern Capital. In order to stabilize people's hearts, Liang Shide could not easily take action against them. He only sent people to persuade them to surrender from time to time, but they were usually met with failure.

But this time, when he announced that he would ascend the altar to offer sacrifice and proclaim himself king, the group of people finally "surrendered".

The reason for their surrender was that Guan Chiying told them that the Princess of Qin had promised that on the day when Liang Shide ascended the altar for sacrifice, the King of Qin would lead his troops to attack Luoyang and stop this farce.

But until now, they have not heard any noise outside the city gate, and the soldiers on the city wall have not issued any alarm of discovering the enemy.

Did they make a mistake?

Or did the Princess of Qin go back on her word?
Actually, it does seem unwise to pin hopes for such a big thing on a woman, but Guan Chiying recalled Shang Ruyi who remained calm even in the enemy camp. Her wisdom and sharpness were not that of an ordinary woman - no, not even comparable to that of a man. If she agreed, she should be able to do it.

However, King Qin Yuwen Ye has to face Xiao Yuansui’s army of 100,000. Can he win?

Seeing that Guan Chiying's eyes became complicated and entangled, Guan Ao's eyes also deepened a bit - although these people were not subjected to any severe torture in Luoyang City, Liang Shide was concerned about their reputation and did not even imprison them, but they had been under house arrest for all these years, and they could not even step out of Luoyang. Ever since they knew that Yuwen Yuan proclaimed himself emperor in Chang'an, they have wanted to submit to him every day. Now, this seems to be their only hope.

Guan Chiying pondered for a long time, and finally said: "Brother, I have been back to Luoyang for several days, and I really don't know what happened outside."

"..."

Guanao frowned.

Guan Chiying continued, "But, I believe in Princess Qin. Since she promised and gave me the jade token, they will definitely come."

"..."

"I also believe in His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin. He will definitely be able to defeat Xiao Yuansui!"

"..."

Guan Ao didn't say anything else. He just looked at him for a long time with a burning gaze, and finally said in a deep voice: "I hope you and Princess Qin will not let down that jade token..."

"..."

Guan Chiying didn't say anything, but his mood became even heavier.

He raised his head and looked forward, but saw Wei Yu leaning against the golden chariot, muttering something inaudible, looking towards them as he spoke. His venomous eyes made people feel very uncomfortable.

Seeing him like this, Guan Chiying frowned - what kind of slander is this traitor going to make?

After a while, a group of guards were seen running back along the long street.

Guan Chiying frowned and watched as several guard commanders led their men to the back and gave an order to the alleys on both sides of the long street. The guards immediately rushed in and started smashing and kicking doors at random when they found any houses. Not only ordinary houses, but even restaurants and inns were not spared. The common people were all scared and came out, each of them was terrified and at a loss.

Seeing this, Guan Chiying couldn't help but step forward and asked, "What are you doing?"

A sharp voice sounded behind him: "Sir, this has nothing to do with you."

Guan Chiying and the others turned around immediately, and saw Wei Yu waving the whisk in his hand and slowly walking towards them. Guan Ao also said with a sullen face: "Haven't we just informed King Xia that calling the people out would delay the auspicious time--"

Wei Yu sneered, "King Xia has ordered all these people to come out. Although they cannot miss the auspicious time, after King Xia ascends the throne, the people must come to pay homage. Otherwise, they will not know who their master is."

Guan Chiying frowned, and Guan Ao also let out a deep breath.

While Wei Yu continued to order the commanders to lead people to break down the doors and drag the frightened people out of their homes, he sneered, "You gentlemen should hurry up and follow me. If you all miss the auspicious time, it will be difficult to deal with it."

As soon as the voice fell, a loud shout came from the front -

"Open the city gate!" Several soldiers guarding the city immediately stepped forward and were about to open the gate. Suddenly, a man ran out from the side, shouting that the gate could not be opened, and blocked the gate, kneeling on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Lord Liang, Lord Liang cannot open the city gate!"

The team was in chaos for a moment. Liang Shide on the golden carriage also frowned, but did not speak. Instead, Wei Yu, who was leading people to break down the door and arrest people, ran up immediately after hearing the noise, took a closer look, and said coldly: "Liu - Mr. Liu, what are you doing?"

The one kneeling in front of the city gate was none other than another confidant of Liang Shide, whose surname was Liu and whose name was Fuyan. He was originally a teacher. He was arrested by the government for writing a so-called anti-poem many years ago. Later, he wandered around the world. In order to protect himself, he joined Liang Shide, who had already openly rebelled against the court at that time, and became an aide to him. He gave him advice for many years. It was he who suggested to take advantage of Chu Yang's southward trip to Jiangdu to occupy Luoyang. After Liang Shide occupied Luoyang, Liu Fuyan stayed by his side until Liang Shide decided to ascend the altar to offer sacrifices and establish himself as king.

When he proposed this matter, Liu Fuyan was the first to express his opposition. On the one hand, he believed that Liang Shide had no regard for the country and had done nothing for his people, so he was not worthy of being a king. On the other hand, the war in Luoyang had not been resolved and there were foreign enemies all around, so at this time, declaring himself king would only be a way to enjoy temporary pleasure.

However, Liang Shide could no longer listen to anything other than congratulations at this time, and even ordered people to lock up Liu Fuyan.

Unexpectedly, at this time, he still ran out and came to stop it.

As soon as he saw him, Liang Shide's originally good mood immediately became like the sun being covered by dark clouds, and his whole face became gloomy. Seeing his face, Wei Yu pointed at the guards around him and cursed: "Why don't you drag this criminal away!"

Upon hearing this, another team of guards immediately came forward to pull Liu Fuyan away.

Liu Fuyan was just a weak scholar, so he could not fight against these burly warriors. He was pulled away soon, but he still struggled and kept shouting at the people on the golden carriage: "Mr. Liang, you can't do that! The famine in the city has not yet subsided, and the enemies are all around the city. If you open the city gate like this, you are inviting the thieves in. God will not bless you!"

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Liang Shide's face turned pale, and he said solemnly: "Shut his mouth!"

When Wei Yu heard this, he didn't dare to neglect it. He immediately went down to give orders. Soon, the guards dragged Liu Fuyan to a corner of the city wall, stuffed some dirt and stones into his mouth, making him whimper and struggle without being able to speak. Then they beat him with all their might until he lay on the ground unable to get up, and then they left him there.

Liang Shide then said coldly: "If anyone dares to speak nonsense again, I will kill him without mercy!"

Wei Yu immediately pointed at everyone and said, "Did you hear that?"

Among them, many people had already been imprisoned after Liu Fuyan was imprisoned. Some other censors spoke up to stop them but kept their mouths shut after being imprisoned. Who of them dared to "talk nonsense" by standing in this guard of honor now? They all nodded in agreement.

Only Guan Ao looked at Liu Fuyan, who was beaten to death by several guards and lying on the ground almost unable to move, and shook his head and sighed deeply.

At this time, seeing that the time had come, Wei Yu shouted again: "Open the city gate!"

Following his shrill voice, a hoarse hissing sound echoed through the long street.

Everyone looked up immediately. A gust of wind blew towards them, bringing with it the cool moisture and sand outside the city, making everyone squint their eyes slightly. At the same time, the sun shone through the open gate, casting a ray of light on the long street. Then, as the city gate opened, the light expanded like a fan, and finally illuminated everyone on the long street.

The upper east gate is fully opened!

At the command, the golden chariot in front began to slowly move towards the outside of the city gate, followed closely by the guards around Liang Shide, and behind the guards came their group of civil and military ministers.

After a while, the long team passed through the tall Upper East Gate.

There are three gates in the east of Luoyang City. The Luo River flows through the city from the east. The Upper East Gate is the northernmost one and the only one located on the north bank of the Luo River. As soon as they left the city, they immediately felt a golden glow in front of them. It was the sun that was sprinkled on the ground unscrupulously. In the past few days, almost no one could leave the city, and they had not seen the world outside the city wall for too long.

Now that they suddenly came out, everyone felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

But it’s not all fun.

They also did not forget that Luoyang City was still surrounded. Although they did not see any soldiers around at the moment, and the soldiers on the tower did not issue a warning, it was impossible for Yuwen Cheng to be unaware of the movement of such a large group of people. Once the spies he sent out found that so many people had left the city, they would probably lead their troops to attack immediately.

By that time, it is still unknown what the situation will be.

Just thinking about it, everyone became a little nervous, but Liang Shide, who was sitting on the golden carriage, became even more proud, especially when the sunlight shone on the golden carriage, making him feel like he was sitting on a mountain of gold. He believed that he had never been a greedy person, but after being in a high position for the past few years, he seemed to be unable to come down, and could not give up this feeling of being in a high position and having power to command the world.

And in front of him, the high raised earthen platform is his final step towards the pinnacle of power!
Liang Shide was so excited that he kept panting, and he couldn't help but exert force with his hands that were holding the armrests of the chair.

Just as his team was slowly passing through the city gate and walking out of the city, suddenly, a black shadow fell from the city wall. Before Liang Shide could see clearly, he heard a "pop" and a pool of blood splattered in front of his eyes.

He stared with wide eyes at the person who landed in front of the golden chariot.

It was actually Liu Fuyan. He climbed up the city wall at some point and jumped down from it!