At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 254: Zhenbei Hou's Chess Game
"My Lord is too busy to see you."

"you."

Xie Peiyao was so angry that her face turned pale and she stabbed at Hu Chi with a sword.

"Snapped."

With two fingers tightly gripping the sword, Hu Chi exerted force with his wrist and broke the sword. He then held the half-broken sword blade with both fingers and slashed towards Xie Peiyao's throat.

She took a half step back, and the cold sword blade brushed past her throat, making Xie Peiyao shudder.

He staggered and took half a step back. If he hadn't grabbed the bamboo behind him, he would have fallen to the ground.

"Humph."

Hu Chi clasped his hands together and crushed the half of the sword in his hand, turning it into powder and falling at his feet.

"If you dare to trespass again, I will kill you."

Hu Chi didn't care what her identity was, the second daughter of Marquis Zhenbei, even if it was Marquis Zhenbei, Marquis Qingzhou, or even the emperor in the court, as long as they dared to disrespect his own marquis, he would dare to kill them.

In his eyes, there was only Xiliang Hou.

Facing the cold murderous aura emanating from Tiger Chi, Xie Peiyao felt her hands and feet go cold and her face twitched.

She had no doubt whether Hu Chi had the confidence to kill her.

"Why is this bastard Xiao Han so lucky? Each of his warriors is braver than the other."

Xie Peiyao cursed angrily in her heart.

He stood firm, but didn't dare to continue to be angry with Hu Chi, so he could only shout into the courtyard: "Xiao Han, get out."

"You promised me that you would send troops, but you have been delaying."

"What an ungrateful person."

"get out."

Just as she finished cursing, a cold long knife was unsheathed and placed against her neck. The knife was four feet long, and was as bright as snow, without a speck of dust on it, and it was shining with a cold light.

As expected, this was a great knife that could cut hair, gold and jade, and traces of blood were dripping along the blade.

This moment.

Xie Peiyao felt like she was already dead.

My mind went blank in an instant and I couldn't even remember my own name.

It was not until the cold long knife left her neck that she came to her senses, and the slight pain stimulated her mind.

"Pfft."

The long sword was sheathed, Hu Chi looked at her coldly, then turned and walked into the courtyard.

Xie Peiyao stretched out her fair palm and placed it on her neck, and her delicate skin was cut by the blade.

If the blade had pointed half a point forward, it would have taken his life.

A feeling of surviving a disaster filled her brain and took away the last bit of strength in her body.

She placed her palm in front of her eyes, and the bloodstains on it were particularly glaring. This was the first time in her life that she experienced the feeling of having half a foot in hell.

Breathing heavily.

"Why is this happening, Miss?"

Miaoyu came over, and two servants came forward to support Xie Peiyao: "My master's subordinates are all rough people, they are not careful when hitting, and they can't stand people insulting their master."

"As for sending troops, although the Second Miss is well-educated and talented, she has never fought in battle. When the time is right, my young master will naturally send troops."

He waved his hand and said, "Take the Second Miss away. Serve her well and don't neglect her."

"promise."

The two servants nodded and left with the distracted Xie Peiyao.

Jizhou City.

Zhenbeihou Mansion.

The sun was high in the sky, with no clouds in sight. In the open space in front of Tingchao Pavilion, a young man was practicing swordsmanship. He performed many exquisite sword techniques, and the sword energy was dense and endless.

Not far away, a one-armed old man was lying on a stone lion, basking in the sun and taking a nap. When he woke up, he took off the wine gourd from his waist and took a sip.

"Senior, you're awake."

The prince stopped and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Not bad, not bad. Your sword skills are improving very quickly."

The one-armed old man smiled and said, "In another three to five years, I should be able to reach the Vajra Realm."

"Ah." The prince who was so proud just now suddenly became like an eggplant hit by frost and wilted.

"Senior, if you keep practicing like this, when will you be able to defeat Xiao Han?"

He asked unwillingly.

"this."

The one-armed old man thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "It should be about ten to twenty years."

"Do you still need to practice for so many years?"

The prince had a bitter face.

In fact, what the one-armed old man said was very conservative. He had good talent. Although his internal strength progressed slowly, his comprehension of the moves was extremely strong.

If everything goes smoothly and he practices for ten or twenty years, maybe he can step into the celestial realm. Then, relying on the many domineering sword moves that he taught him, he can fight against the immortals on earth.

But he wants to defeat Xiao Han.

The one-armed old man felt bitter in his heart. Not to mention him, even when he was young, he was not sure he could defeat that monster in the Tianxiang realm.

Look at the whole world.

There are no more than three or four people who are qualified to compete with the Marquis of Xiliang in a matter of life and death.

"When it comes to martial arts, don't aim too high. Don't think about defeating Xiao Han yet. Your first goal should be to reach the Vajra Realm..."

The one-armed old man gave earnest advice.

When the prince sets foot in the celestial realm, how terrifying will the realm of the Marquis of Xiliang be?

But the one-armed old man couldn't bear to undermine his confidence.

In the Tingchao Pavilion behind.

Zhenbei Hou Xie Xuanli and Zhu Jian stood side by side, looking at the scene below, and their frowned brows finally relaxed a lot.

"Your Highness is a rough diamond, and now he has turned over a new leaf. He only needs a little polishing, and he will surely be able to shoulder the burden of Jizhou in the future."

Zhu Jian spoke.

"Hopefully."

Xie Xuanli nodded.

"That little bastard Xiao Han has been reluctant to send out troops."

The queen said in a low voice: "It's obvious that they want to wait until I use up the one million shi of grain and grass before they are willing to attack the Northern Wei."

"With his cunning and foresight, he is indeed capable of doing such a thing."

Zhu Jian nodded, "In a few days, His Majesty's secret envoy will arrive. His Majesty will promise you a lot, but you must also fulfill your promises."

That’s natural.”

Xie Xuanli nodded: "This Marquis always keeps his word."

“This is just the beginning of the curtain.”

Zhu Jian put his hands behind his back and looked far to the west, where Xiliang was. The corners of his mouth raised and revealed a smile: "It is still unknown who will win or lose."

"Can the Marquis contact the Second Miss?"

he asked.

"could not be reached."

Xie Xuanli shook his head: "The Marquis' Mansion in Shuiyun Mountain is heavily guarded. Not even a fly can fly in, let alone send a message."

"But this whole situation was actually planned by Pei Yao, so she naturally knows what to do."

"In the face of life and death, the Second Miss is worthy of being the daughter of the Marquis. She is as brave as any man."

Zhu Jian praised.

"I will be leaving tomorrow. My Lord, please keep my whereabouts secret and do not let the spies in Xiliang know about it."

"rest assured."

Xie Xuanli stroked his beard.

But he just couldn't feel happy in his heart. Originally, he was the one playing chess, but now, it seemed that both he and Jizhou were slowly being forced to become chess pieces.

And the root of all this.

It’s all because of the rise of Xiliang Hou Xiao Han and the Xiliang Iron Cavalry.

(End of this chapter)