Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

There's nothing to think about, it's definitely not going to work.

Gai Nie did not belong to any rebellious force, but he was the number one rebel chosen by the emperor.

"What about me? I'm not wanted!" Tianming immediately became excited.

Wei Zhuang narrowed his eyes, frowned, and asked Gao Jianli, "Should your new leader have his brain checked?"

The Mohist School is the number one rebel force. Even if you, a leader, are not wanted, who would believe you if you say you are not a rebel?
"Hey! I..."

Tianming wanted to retort, but Shaoyu stepped forward to stop him, and then said to Wei Zhuang, "Mr. Wei Zhuang, you can't really let us sit back and do nothing, right? Even if you really do sit back and do nothing, at least let us go over and take a look, right?"

Wei Zhuang said nothing, and his lack of movement made his attitude clear.

To be on the safe side, he must not let anyone from the other side get close to Sanghai.

"Can you stop all of us?" Tianming shouted unwillingly.

Wei Zhuang glanced at him and said calmly, "If you really want to harm Han Fei, I can't stop you."

"We want to save Third Master's life!" Tianming retorted with gritted teeth.

"You all know exactly what's going on." Wei Zhuang did not argue with him, but just reminded him calmly.

Tianming froze in place, unable to refute.

Shao Yu then said, "Just a few of us will go, not interfere, just watch. If the Empire can't catch us, there won't be any evidence. Is that okay?"

In theory, this arrangement is fine.

The Empire couldn't just frame Xiao Shengxian Manor out of thin air - if they really wanted to frame someone, it wouldn't matter whether they were present or not.

But Wei Zhuang still refused to give in, and replied calmly, "I won't even watch anything interesting."

He must be the one who cares most about Zhang Liang's life and death. He couldn't help but stay and blocked the way here. What else can others see?

This statement cannot be said to be reasonable or well-founded, it can only be said to be looking for trouble.

Why can't others watch it if you don't?

As the two sides were in a stalemate, the sky gradually darkened.

………………

Inside the city, at the main entrance of Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

Under the last rays of sunset in the sky, Fu Nian and the other two met Zhao Gao and his team of six sword slaves.

When they saw Zhao Gao again, Fu Nian and the other two were all indifferent. They stood on the steps in front of the door, looking down at him condescendingly.

Now Zhao Gao no longer holds an official position, but is just the emperor's close attendant. If you are willing to give him face, he will naturally be a big shot. If you are not willing, then you can just pretend he does not exist.

Zhao Gao didn't care about this, after all, he was not the one who was going to die.

The six sword slaves stopped, and Zhao Gao stepped forward with a smile:
"All three gentlemen are here, that's great."

Fu Nian replied calmly, "What can I do for you, Lord Zhao?"

Out of courtesy, Fu Nian still gave Zhao Gao some respect and continued to address him as the governor.

Zhao Gao replied with a smile, "I am here on the orders of His Majesty the Emperor to ask the three gentlemen to come on."

"What's the matter?" Fu Nian asked back.

"Xiao Shengxianzhuang is suspected to be in collusion with rebels and participated in planning an assassination attempt not long ago. We need the cooperation of the three of you in the imperial investigation." Zhao Gao explained the reasons in detail with a smile.

"Is there any evidence?" Fu Nian remained unmoved and asked calmly.

"If you check, you will find it naturally." Zhao Gao said it bluntly without any pretense.

They didn't even give an ambiguous response, but simply said "just check and you'll find it", making it clear that they were going to "create" evidence even if there was no evidence.

"Can you arrest someone without any evidence?" Fu Nian asked again.

"Mr. Fu Nian, why do you have to say such harsh words? I am just asking you to cooperate with the empire's investigation. It is not about arresting people." Zhao Gao responded with a smile, "Confucians have always been loyal to the emperor, benevolent and righteous. I don't think you will be unwilling, right?"

"Confucians naturally do not want to be enemies with the empire, but Xiaoshengxian Manor will never be allowed to be oppressed at will." Fu Nian shouted, "Your Majesty's request is absurd and unreasonable. Xiaoshengxian Manor cannot comply with it."

The bright smile on Zhao Gao's face turned cold and hard, and his tone began to show sinisterness, "So, Xiao Shengxianzhuang is planning to disobey the order of His Majesty the Emperor?"

"The Emperor's order?" Xunzi's powerful voice sounded from behind Fu Nian and the other two. Then he followed the voice and walked to the front. "Since it is an order, bring us the imperial edict with the official seal!"

"Mr. Xun, you are also a great scholar of the time. There is no need to waste time on such nonsense, right?" Seeing Xunzi, Zhao Gao's arrogance subsided a little, because he was the person the emperor specifically mentioned not to be implicated unless necessary.

Although he had just pointed his finger at Ying Zheng and scolded him not long ago, Ying Zheng still let Xunzi off. The effect of being a centenarian is so terrifying.

"Without any evidence or even a written law, you want to put the three heads of my Xiaoshengxian Manor into jail. The law of the empire is really overbearing!" Xunzi ignored Zhao Gao's words and sneered to himself.

Zhao Gao responded helplessly, "Master Xun, this matter was an oral order from His Majesty, not an imperial decree. Why do you have to meddle in other people's business?"

"It's nothing more than wasting a little more time. There's no need for Xiaoshengxian Manor to fight for time like this, right?"

"It is not the turn of a mere eunuch like you to comment on how things are done in Xiaoshengxian Manor!" Xunzi still did not respond directly, but instead made a direct personal attack, almost pointing at Zhao Gao and calling him a motherfucker.

Zhao Gao's face darkened, but he still maintained a trace of restraint and squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth:

"Master Xun, the Emperor ordered that only the head of Xiaoshengxian Manor, Fu Nian, and the following officials be investigated. It has nothing to do with you."

"You just need to stay here peacefully. If you are worried that the Empire's thorough investigation of Xiaoshengxian Manor will bother you, you can also go to another place. You can choose the location, and I will personally arrange someone to take you there."

Xunzi sneered and said something that didn't make sense, "The Master said: If you can't follow the middle path and get along with others, you must be either crazy or arrogant. Crazy people are aggressive, while arrogant people have things they won't do!"

Zhao Gao was confused by this incoherent sentence, and he had no idea what Xunzi meant.

Fortunately, Xunzi immediately explained his meaning to him, "It's ok that the empire can't find a moderate gentleman, but can't they even find a crazy person? How dare they send such a villain!"

Very good, still scolding him, just using more polite sentences.

Zhao Gao couldn't bear it anymore - the emperor had originally said that if Xunzi behaved honestly, he could be spared, but if he was not sensible, he would be dealt with in the same way.

"It seems that Master Xun is not going to cooperate." Zhao Gao's voice turned cold and he threatened at last.

Xunzi certainly ignored Zhao Gao's last "good-intentioned warning" and replied coldly, "What do you want to do?"

Zhao Gao lowered his eyes slightly and moved his fingers gently.

The six sword slaves who had been standing still and posing behind him immediately picked up their weapons and stepped forward.

As the six sword slaves moved, the three brothers of Fu Nian also stepped forward, each holding their own sword - they had been carrying swords from the beginning.

"Just seven people want to take over Xiaoshengxianzhuang?" Xunzi stood at the front and said lightly.

Zhao Gao sneered in response, "Of course I won't neglect the holy land of Confucianism."

As soon as Zhao Gao finished speaking, a large number of Luowang assassins jumped out, following behind the six sword slaves, staring at Xunzi and the other three with eager eyes.

Although the army was dispatched, Zhao Gao could not use it to attack Xiaoshengxianzhuang unless necessary - this was the emperor's request, and the purpose was naturally to reduce the impact.

Ying Zheng did not care about public opinion, but he would not go out of his way to provoke the people of Songhai.

Therefore, the main force of attack tonight is only Luowang.

………………Outside the city, Tianming watched the sun set and the sky was filled with darkness. They could only stay here, feeling extremely depressed.

But he... didn't quite dare to break through Wei Zhuang's obstruction.

Because this matter is really too... embarrassing, and it seems that no matter what I do, it is wrong.

He went to find Gai Nie, and asked helplessly and confusedly, "Uncle, are we just... stuck like this?"

Gai Nie was silent for a while, then replied seriously, "This is the martial arts world. Many times it's not that you are powerless, but that nothing you do is right... You have to learn to adapt."

"How can anyone adapt to this..." Tianming scratched his head helplessly and muttered in frustration.

Gai Nie stopped talking.

Whether you like it or not, you have to adapt, because the world won't give you the choice to adapt.

You have to choose either active or passive.

Tianming simply lay on the ground, resting his hands on the ground and looking at the moon in the sky, saying:
"So are we just going to stay here forever?"

"Just wait." Gai Nie replied indifferently.

Even though they cannot interfere in the affairs of Xiao Shengxian Manor, they have to wait for the results to come out, and then... act according to circumstances.

Tianming sighed and closed his eyes as if he had fallen asleep.

………………

Inside the city, on top of the Qianji Pavilion in the General's Mansion, Zhang Han folded his arms and looked into the distance in the direction of Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

He couldn't see anything at this moment, but once the fighting started on the mountain, he would soon be able to see what was happening.

In today's operation, Ying Zheng was merciful and did not allow Zhang Han and the Shadow Guards to participate - this was indeed merciful.

Both the eldest prince Fusu and Gu Xun have close ties with Xiaoshengxian Manor. If Zhang Han is also involved in this matter, it will be difficult for him to explain to Fusu and Gu Xun.

Ying Zheng did not take the opportunity to sow discord or balance factions, which can be said to be very merciful.

But even if he was not directly involved, Zhang Han now felt very embarrassed.

He was worried that if he stood by and watched, the eldest son and Gu Xun would be angry with him afterwards - although from his understanding, neither of them had that kind of personality.

But... who can say for sure?

Now the rumors are spreading that the Imperial Master Gu Xun has given up on Xiao Shengxian Manor, but Zhang Han doesn't think so... although Gu Xun's sudden escape is quite a nuisance to him.

Because in Zhang Han's cognition, Gu Xun's attitude towards Xiao Shengxian Zhuang was very ambiguous. He seemed to want to get close to it, but he had no intention of really standing on the other side.

What Gu Xun really cares about are people, the people in Xiaoshengxian Manor.

Given Gu Xun's status with the emperor, he might not be able to protect Xiao Shengxian Manor, but protecting a few people would certainly not be a problem.

But he suddenly ran away, which is very confusing.

The most difficult thing for Zhang Han now is that he has no idea what the final outcome of this farce will be.

Without knowing the result, there is no way to judge the impact, and it is difficult to say how Prince Fusu and Gu Xun will react.

Now the situation within the empire is becoming more and more sensitive and special, and Zhang Han really has to be afraid.

Moreover, is there really no consequence for the emperor's reckless behavior?
Zhang Han just felt uneasy about everything.

As he felt uneasy and complicated, time passed by little by little, and finally there was a big commotion at Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

In the darkness, an extremely conspicuous flame suddenly appeared, then quickly expanded and turned into a fire visible to the naked eye.

The news of the Empire's actions tonight had already spread throughout the city. Many people were paying attention, and many ordinary people also wanted to join in the fun.

As soon as the fire appeared, everyone knew that Xiaoshengxianzhuang was doomed.

Zhang Han sighed, turned around and jumped off the Qianji Pavilion.

With the emperor's nose under his nose and a net staring at him, he could do nothing.

So be it.

………………

On the other side, on the mountain, is Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

The villa was already engulfed in flames, with many buildings on fire and the fire rising into the sky.

This is also what the emperor meant.

If Xiao Shengxian Zhuang does not resist at all, then we will follow the procedures according to the rules. If it resists, then we will take direct action and destroy it completely.

The destruction here is aimed at Xiaoshengxianzhuang. As for the people inside, Ying Zheng really has no intention of killing them all. Only a few high-level officials such as Fu Nian will be targeted. Other ordinary students can escape if they want.

Of course, if they refuse to leave, then we can’t blame the empire for being cruel.

In the firelight, the Xiaoshengxianzhuang, which used to be home to the sound of reading, was now filled with the sounds of fighting.

The students who refused to leave were fighting for their lives with the Luowang killers.

Confucianism does not value martial arts. Although most disciples can practice martial arts, their level is generally average. Facing Luowang’s professional killers, it is almost a one-sided situation.

Even a few experts were unable to reverse the overall situation.

The most intense battlefield was at the main entrance of the villa.

The three brothers Fu Nian were still standing side by side. Each of them had wounds on his body, his clothes were stained with blood, he was panting, his body was shaking, and it was obvious that he had suffered serious injuries.

Xunzi, the most old and frail one, looked the best. There were no visible injuries on his body, but his aura, which was once as blazing as a rainbow, had declined to the extreme, as if he was a real old man.

Xunzi's martial arts skills are among the best in the entire martial arts world, but since he is only good at internal skills, his actual combat effectiveness is much worse, and is at most slightly stronger than Xiaoyaozi.

It was somewhat difficult for him to join hands with three juniors to fight against Zhao Gao and the seven great masters of the Six Sword Slaves - mainly because the Three Heroes of Qi and Lu were not very good.

Fu Nian has the strongest combat power, but the Saint King's swordsmanship is too formal.

Yan Lu’s strength was not bad either, but his sword energy was always reserved, showing a fighting spirit but not a killing intent.

As for Zhang Liang, his hard power is a little lacking.

Guiguzi and Zongheng were enough to defeat the Six Sword Slaves when they joined forces, but when the three of them joined forces they could only be defeated by the Six Sword Slaves, and Xunzi had to come to their rescue to help.

But once Xunzi was distracted, he would be unable to cope with Zhao Gao.

In the end, the three heroes of Qi and Lu were all injured, and Xunzi was also exhausted - he was old and could not fight for long.

Of course, Luowang also suffered some damage. Zhao Gao and the Six Sword Slaves were all exhausted. The latter were also injured, but not as miserable as the Three Heroes of Qi and Lu.

However, the situation is actually very clear.

Xiao Shengxianzhuang was at an absolute disadvantage, and Zhao Gao also had many Luowang assassins to help him.

No matter what, Xunzi and his men couldn't turn the tables.

Zhao Gao sneered with a smug look on his face, "Why bother? Why not just cooperate obediently? Why destroy a century-old foundation?" (End of this chapter)