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

Chapter 463 Night Market Assassination
It was just evening, the dusk was thick, and the strong wind was blowing the snow howling, splashing and scattering in layer upon layer.

Dark clouds blocked out the sun from the sky. Countless pavilions and towers on both sides of the long street were submerged in the wind and snow, and there were few people on the streets.

Xiao Han put his hands behind his back, wrapped in his coat, stepped into the wind and snow, and walked back along the way he came.

He didn't walk very fast, perhaps because he was taking care of the lame Old Wu.

"Stay in the capital for another year."

He said softly: "Next winter, all of you old brothers can go back to Xiliang."

"If the war in the north goes smoothly, the time for the invasion of Central Plains will likely be advanced."

"If that's the case, I won't go back."

Old Wu grinned: "We are a bunch of old brothers, we are missing arms and legs, we can't fight in the battlefield, but we have to do something."

Old Wu knew that once the war against the imperial court in the Central Plains was prepared, those of them in the capital would become the emperor's primary target.

There is no guarantee that the emperor will take action against them.

But Old Wu didn't want to leave. If there was no war within a certain period of time, he would be willing to go back.

But they are about to invade the Central Plains, and these old soldiers are full of anger and want to do something.

"listen to me."

Xiao Han shook his head: "There are not many old brothers left, so the better to keep one more."

Inside Zuixianfang.

The people who had just witnessed such a shocking change were experiencing ups and downs in their emotions and mixed feelings.

The King of Shu came with his men in great splendor and with great momentum to cause trouble, but was driven away in disgrace by the King of Xiliang with just two words.

The only unlucky one was their abbot, who was slapped by the King of Shu for nothing and even had his teeth knocked out.

"Stop pretending."

Dongfang Bai went downstairs, looked at the beautiful woman lying on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone is gone."

Sure enough, after hearing this, the beautiful woman got up from the ground tremblingly and wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.

"I have been unlucky for eight lifetimes."

The beautiful woman smiled bitterly.

With her power, it was almost a fantasy and impossible for her to seek revenge on the King of Shu.

It's better to get hit than to lose your life.

"If I had known, I wouldn't have opened the door today."

The beautiful woman sighed, "What sin have I committed? Three great gods came in one day, each more ruthless and more formidable than the last."

This is the capital city.

The place is full of dignitaries and royal nobles.

"Good girl, have you established contact with the King of Xiliang?"

The beautiful woman turned her gaze towards Dongfang Bai.

The latter nodded slightly.

The owner of Zuixianfang was overjoyed: "I will prepare a car and take you to Xiliang Palace later."

On Zhuque Street, Xiao Han and Lao Wu were walking aimlessly. At night, the wind and snow became stronger.

But there are still many people setting up stalls in the night market, selling food and toys, and many women, accompanied by maids and servants, wrapped in jackets and strolling around the night market with oil-stained umbrellas.

The chirping of the birds is extremely pleasing to the eyes, and the air is filled with a faint fragrance that is refreshing.

Xiao Han stood with his hands behind his back, moving among the crowd, attracting the attention of many pretty girls.

Even ordinary people could see that his temperament was extremely extraordinary. Even the women from wealthy families rarely dared to meet his gaze. Most of them would lower their heads, blush slightly, and pull their maids to the side after being glanced at by Xiao Han.

Or sneak a peek out of the corner of your eye.

It was snowing heavily in the night market.

A man wearing a conical hat and holding a long sword in his arms lowered his head and blended into the crowd.

His eyes were fixed on a man wrapped in a white coat not far in front of him, and he inadvertently revealed a hint of murderous intent.

The man quickened his pace, and when he was only a few steps away from Xiao Han, his eyes narrowed slightly under his hat.

"laugh"

The long sword was unsheathed with a barely audible sound, and the bright blade light tore through the wind and snow, stabbing towards his back.

The long knife came close, just a millimeter away, and then pierced through his body. A solemn look appeared on the man's face.

Because at the moment the long knife pierced the body, there was no feeling of blood and flesh being torn.

The figure in front of me shattered and turned into specks of wind and snow.

The man's face changed drastically and he wanted to pull back, but he didn't know when a hand had already landed on his waist.

"very nice."

Zhu Wusi was able to raise a courageous adopted son like you."

The man's body seemed to be stiff. He was still conscious, but he couldn't even move his fingers.

The body is not under your control at all.

"It's just that my cultivation is a little weak."

Xiao Han's face appeared in front of him. That face was the one the man thought about day and night and wanted to kill countless times.

I wish I could eat its flesh and sleep on its skin.

But now, when Xiao Han really stood in front of him, he was powerless.

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"Your Majesty, his name is Duan Wuya."

Old Wu frowned: "One of Zhu Wusi's adopted sons."

"How should we deal with someone who assassinated the current prince and a first-rank general in the street?"

Xiao Han turned around and walked away on his own.

"die."

Old Wu opened his mouth and snatched the long sword from Duan Wuya's hand. The cold and beautiful sword light shone in the snowy night.

"Pfft."

The long sword fell, the head flew into the air, and then fell heavily to the ground, followed by hot blood gushing out.

The headless corpse fell to the ground, and the blood dyed the snow red. Duan Wuya's face still showed fear and unwillingness.

Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in this world.

Once you die, you are really dead, there is no chance to start over again.

"Killed."

"Oh no, someone has killed someone."

In the night market, countless people were fleeing in panic, making sharp screams.

Soon the city defense troops arrived, and after asking about the murderer's facial features, they went to the Ministry of Justice to report.

Return to Xiliang Palace.

It was already late at night.

The maids had already prepared hot water and dinner. Hu Chi was still practicing sword in the courtyard. For him, every day he either practiced martial arts or read military books.

Inside the palace.

High security.

The Guards are on patrol.

The snow was so heavy that it was impossible to see far away. A carriage stopped in front of the palace gate and the servant driving the carriage came over with a lantern.

"Stop."

The imperial guards guarding the palace gate stepped forward to stop him.

The servant took out the Shu Palace badge and handed it over, saying, "My prince has something extremely urgent and needs to go to the palace to report to His Majesty."

"It turned out to be the King of Shu."

After the imperial guards looked at the badge, their tone became much calmer.

The King of Shu was of high generation and seemed not to be involved in government affairs. He only loved eating, drinking and having fun, and was deeply respected by the Emperor.

He also has a good prestige in the court.

"Please wait for a moment, Your Majesty. I will report to you right away."

After saying this, the soldier put away his badge, passed through the palace gate, mounted his horse, and went to the Imperial Household Department.

If one wanted to see the emperor, one had to first go to the Imperial Household Department to get a report, and then the Imperial Household Department would report to the emperor before one could enter the palace.

The process is like this, sometimes even unimportant matters will be stopped by the Imperial Household Department.

However, since the King of Shu wanted to see the Emperor, the Imperial Household Department did not dare to stop him.

(End of this chapter)