After rebirth, the Queen and I are on the run.

Chapter 1216 Killing Gu Chengyong [4]

Madam Guan also thanked Commander Jiang, saying, "Thank you. It is a blessing for Great Wei to have a military officer like Commander Jiang."

Madam Guan and Angel Qi knew best that winning someone over was always better than making them an enemy.

Therefore, apart from the main culprit, they mainly tried to win over and befriend military officers such as Qu Tongzhi, and never said anything harsh to them.

Jiang Qianshi dared not respond, but only ordered his soldiers: "Close the small city gate!"

The clerk quickly covered Da Bao'er's ears and hugged him tightly.

Bang bang!

With two loud bangs, the iron gate was slammed shut by the soldiers.

The clerk and others got back into the carriage and headed towards the Gu family's house.

Dangdang Dangdang!
"The direct descendants of the Prince of Ye, including the Qin and Jiang families, along with Commander Ling, Commander Xiao Tao, Elder Qiong, Elder Xun, Xue Li, and other scholars, have entered the city on the orders of Lord Gu to discuss whether to open the city gates and allow the hundreds of thousands of Wei citizens outside the city to enter and escape the war!"

Upon entering the city, Commander Ling seized the messenger's gong and began banging it and shouting.

When he got tired of shouting, he would switch to Xiao Tao, Qiong Lao, and Xun Lao. In short, they wanted to tell the whole city that Gu Chengyong was using the matter of Wei people entering the city to blackmail the Ye King's lineage and Qin Jiang, Ling Tao, and others, forcing them to go to the Gu family as hostages!
The Xue family, the Li family, Qi Tianshi, the infiltrated Northwest Army, and the Zheng Wenkang family, among other prominent families, all sent people to infiltrate key points in the city to gather information.

Upon hearing these shouts, they dared not delay and immediately sent people back to report to their masters.

The rest of them quietly followed the carriage procession toward the Gu family mansion.

Unfortunately, Xue Liwen and Kang's forces could not enter the central city area.

The Gu family mansion was located in the central city area, so Gu Chengyong's troops almost completely filled the central city area. Apart from the families of officials such as Lord Yan, Prefect Fei, and Judge Zheng who lived in the central city area, no other families could enter or leave.

"Go back and have the master go to Wu Garden to ask Qi the angel to rescue them," Xue Huo said.

The martial arts instructors under his command were very worried: "Boss, what if something happens to the Qin and Guan families while we're away? Both families have female relatives."

Gu Chengyong is truly inhuman; he specifically ordered that the young women and girls from both families be sent to the city.

Once they step into the Gu family home, rumors will surely spread like wildfire.

Xue Huo: "...Send two more people back to tell the master to quickly go to Wuyuan for help. We'll stay...but if we stay, we'll have to fight to the death."

If a fight breaks out, they will be accused of plotting against high-ranking officials of the imperial court. They will have to die for their cause and cannot live, otherwise they will implicate the Xue family.

These martial arts masters were raised as death squads and usually lived a good life. Master Xue had also told them that if they encountered a major crisis, they could decide whether to commit suicide.

"The Qin and Guan families, Elder Qiong, Commander Ling, and Commander Xiao Tao are all meritorious individuals. It's worth it to serve them as martyrs."

The martial arts masters made a decision.

"Alright, change your clothes and destroy anything that can prove your identity." After Xue Huo gave the instructions, the group got to work.

They prepared to risk infiltrating the central city area to keep an eye on the Gu family. If anything went wrong with the Gu family, they would disguise themselves as assassins and rush in to rescue them.

Fortunately, Qi Tianshi and the lurking Northwest Army were quite capable and had the ability to evade patrolling soldiers and infiltrate the central city area.

Therefore, Xue Huo and his group were not isolated and helpless.

The capital city was very large; it took the convoy half an hour to reach the entrance of the main street where the Gu family lived.

The entrance to this street was heavily guarded, with soldiers everywhere you looked.

The leader was still wearing the armor of a commander of the Great Wei. "Old Liu," Commander Gu said to Commander Liu, "I have brought the lineage of the Prince of Ye, Qin Jiang and others here on the orders of the Commander-in-Chief. Let them pass."

Commander Liu narrowed his small eyes and pointed at Commander Gu, saying, "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to continue guarding the area?"

Gu Chengyong would notify the military officers at each checkpoint of important orders to prevent the release of unauthorized individuals.

Gu Qianhu patted the box in his hand: "I have come to deliver a token to my uncle and apologize... I did not do well, but I am reluctant to give up everything I have worked so hard for, so I want to see my uncle and ask him to give me another chance."

“My children are of marriageable age, and I cannot burden them.”

Liu Xiaoyan was a complete scoundrel, and he was delighted to hear this. He mocked Commander Gu, saying, "You used to rely on your family status to repeatedly fail to carry out orders properly. Now you know you regret it, don't you?"

"Let me tell you, there's more to come that you'll regret."

He then looked at Qin Guan and his entourage and asked, "Who is the granddaughter-in-law of the Prince of Ye? And who is that renowned woman from the Qin family? Come out quickly so that this commander may have a look at her."

After spotting Xiao Baiying and the others, he said, "All of you, except for that short guy, come over here and let this commander take a look at you."

Look, where are your father's remains?

What kind of creature doesn't live to see the day if it doesn't bully women?

Madam Guan stepped forward, faced Liu Xiaoyan, and said, "If Commander Liu wants to see, just look at me. I was once a princess, so Commander Liu will have more face when he talks about me in the future."

"After all, a feat like bullying the royal princess of the Great Wei Dynasty is not something an ordinary person can achieve."

"Madam, please calm down!" Commander Gu hurriedly came out to apologize, then rushed over and grabbed Liu Xiaoyan, saying, "Let them pass immediately, otherwise if the world finds out that my uncle's trusted commander openly bullied a member of the Wei royal family on the street, my Gu family will be exterminated!"

"Let go!" Liu Xiaoyan slapped away the hand that was holding Gu Qianhu's shoulder armor and sneered, "The imperial decree hasn't been issued yet, so what kind of royal relative are you? Besides, in this capital city, it is Lord Gu who calls the shots, so what does Granny Guan count for?"

"Madam Guan is His Majesty's elder!" Qi Tianshi's highly recognizable voice came from behind Liu Xiaoyan.

When everyone looked up, they saw Qi Tianshi leading a group of people standing in the street, looking towards the street corner.

"Commander Qu, Commander Jiao, Young Master Xuan, Mr. Tong, His Majesty said that he was taken care of by Madam Guan when he was young and has always remembered this kindness. But Commander Liu seems to have forgotten who the master of this capital city is?"

The whole world belongs to the king.

The master of the capital city is none other than His Majesty!
Could it be Gu Chengyong?
Gu Chengyong didn't have such grand ambitions. He stirred up this mess only to eliminate dissidents, consolidate his position, and prevent himself from losing power.

But it was something Emperor Wuxing would not allow for a useless person to hold a high position.

"Men, seize Commander Liu and give him thirty strokes of the cane. Execute him immediately!" Commander Qu ordered.

Jiao Qianhu's eyes darkened, but he did not stop them. He simply said, "Madam Guan, Mr. Qiong, please come with us into the Gu Mansion to settle in."

Resettlement?

Is this because they don't want them to go see Gu Chengyong immediately?

Or do they want to split up their team and keep them under separate custody?

Or perhaps they intend to keep them under house arrest as hostages until General Liang dies, until Gu Chengyong's faction completely regains control of the capital city.

“Please take us to see the commander of the capital. The sooner we can discuss this, the sooner we can give the Wei people outside the city an explanation,” said Commander Ling. “Otherwise, before nightfall tomorrow, my troops outside the city will still head to the capital and report everything that Gu Chengyong has done to His Majesty.”

"A mere centurion is quite arrogant. Lord Gu has rendered meritorious service in supporting the emperor, and his decisions have been flawless. Inviting the Ye King's lineage, Qiong Lao, and the Qin and Jiang families into the city was solely to protect them from the enemy." Jiao Qianhu said, enunciating each word clearly: "Lord Gu has rendered meritorious service to the country, the people, and the Wei royal family."

"You outsiders are so long-winded. Stop talking nonsense and lead the way." The chieftain spoke, took a step forward, and led Ahei and the others through the checkpoint and into the street.