The Ming Dynasty began from Sarhu

Chapter 803 Punching Ruan Dacheng

Qi Meng increasingly believed that this world was trying to tell him something, or was sending him some message, warning, or signal. It could be a note covered in crooked handwriting, or a casual expression—he'd discovered this since arriving in the Eastern World. The world he was referring to wasn't the Eastern World, of course, but the Senate that supported him from behind.

He had not received any instructions from the Senate for a long time, let alone any substantial assistance. In a sense, Qi Meng had become a discarded pawn.

The Vine Company is hunting him across all dimensions, while the Senate is keeping its distance from him.

If he wants to save his life, the only way now is to continue to be the Ming Dynasty version of Huo Guang. His ultimate goal is to escape from the Eastern World. If possible, he will return to the headquarters of Vine Company and smash the robot's nest to pieces.

"It all started when I was hit by roses when I came home from overtime that night. Let's end it all from there."

Qi Meng often told himself that as a rational time traveler, he was against individual prison escapes. He needed time to implement a long-term, comprehensive prison escape plan.

Therefore, it is obviously inappropriate to fight against the huge business empire alone, and he needs to join forces with Zhu Youjian.

Although the God of Coal Mountain has various problems (including but not limited to sexual orientation issues, personality disorders, and a hobby of killing), he is able to survive until now in the Eastern World and is obviously no ordinary person.

Only by joining forces with Zhu Youjian can we fight against Tengman Company.

Qi Meng was looking forward to the meeting in Xuzhou two months later. He was curious about what gift Zhu Youjian would bring him.

In the Eastern World, he followed this rule: try not to pay attention to the survival of individual lives. In other words, don't rescue others easily.

To change the fate of the entire ethnic group, the life and death of one or two people is not a problem he cares about.

Meddling in other people's affairs is a common problem among time travelers, but fortunately he doesn't have it, which is why he has been able to survive in the Eastern World for so long.

But today, Qi Meng decided to make an exception and stand up for Dong Xiaowan. It wasn't out of soft-heartedness, nor was it simply a matter of sexual attraction. The reason for this was simple. First, the North-South peace talks were imminent, and Qi Meng decided to give the Coal Hill God of War a warning. He knew Zhu Youjian had once shot a cabinet minister dead in the Huangji Palace. Since they were both time travelers, if Zhu Youjian could kill, why couldn't Qi Meng?

Regardless of past and present lives, Qi Meng had a very bad impression of Ruan Dacheng. For a qualified hero, killing people did not require any reason, but not killing people did require a reason.

"Did you recognize who it was?"

Faced with the King of Liao's aggressive questioning, Ruan Dacheng realized that the situation was not right. He wanted to escape with an excuse, but was stopped by the King of Liao, who stood up and walked up to him.

"Do you remember the Dong family from Gusu? This is the daughter of the Dong family. She was sold to the palace by a Suzhou clerk named Ruan. I heard that the Dong family's wealth was also confiscated by the clerk."

Ruan Dacheng nodded repeatedly, then shook his head vigorously: "General, please understand. I am not aware of these petty thefts and evil deeds that harm the world. I guess they were all done by my subordinates. It has nothing to do with me."

Qi Meng asked, "Where are they?"

Ruan Dacheng broke out in a cold sweat and whispered, "They were all temporary servants and have been dismissed."

Qi Meng smiled and said, "A temporary worker, right?"

Ruan Dacheng was very nervous, and it was obvious that he didn't know what a temporary worker meant.

"During the New Year's Day court meeting two years ago, Chongzhen killed an imperial censor in front of all the ministers in the Huangji Hall."

"Yes, it is true, Your Highness. The censor blackmailed the governor and embezzled a huge amount of money. He deserves the punishment."

Qi Meng stared into Ruan Dacheng's eyes.

"I have great respect for Chongzhen, but unfortunately I have never had the opportunity to meet him. However, I have never killed anyone in the court."

All the ministers, including the Jinyiwei generals, stopped dead in their tracks. They dared not interrupt or leave, but just stood there blankly, waiting for the King of Liao to punish the Southern Ming envoy.

Du Yinxi realized that the situation was not right and was about to step forward to persuade them, but was stopped by the Jinyiwei in front: "Minister Du, wait a moment."

"Two countries are at war, yet they don't execute envoys. What's the point?" The Imperial Guard replied, "Well, I don't know. Minister Du, please stay away. If there's blood, don't let it splash on you."

Du Yinxi sucked in a breath of cold air and was about to persuade him a few more times, but when he looked up, he saw that the King of Liao had a Japanese sword in his right hand. The blade was shining with a chilling cold light, and he was about to grab Ruan Dacheng with his left hand.

The King of Liao took advantage of the situation and held Ruan Dacheng's left hand, rushed him in, and kicked him in the lower abdomen, knocking him down in the hall.

Qi Meng took another step forward, stepped on his chest, raised his vinegar jar-sized fist, looked at Ruan Dacheng and said:
"I hate greedy and lustful people the most. I am the Grand Tutor of the Ming Dynasty, a prince of the second rank, commanding all the troops under heaven, second only to the emperor and above all others. Yet I only have one wife and two concubines. You are a sour old man, relying on flattery to Zhu Youjian to gain power. You are a dog-like person, yet you dare to take in nine concubines, greedily looking for more, and even dare to seize a commoner's daughter! You are forcing her parents to death!"

"Tell me! How did you deceive Dong Xiaowan?"

The punch hit him right on the nose, causing blood to spurt out. His nose was crooked and it felt like a sauce shop, with salty, sour and spicy flavors pouring out.

Ruan Dacheng couldn't get up, and threw his hat aside, shouting, "Well done!"

Qi Meng cursed, "Fuck you! How dare you answer me!" He raised his fist and punched him right between the eye socket and the eyebrow, causing the eye socket to crack and the black pupil to bulge out, as if a colorful silk shop had opened, with red, black and purple silk bursting out.

Dongfang Zhu, Cao Huachun, Zhang Chao and others, who were enjoying the fun, all started to applaud.

Du Yinxi saw that the King of Liao suddenly went crazy, with red eyes as if he had lost his mind, so he didn't dare to step forward to persuade him.

Ruan Dacheng couldn't bear it and begged for mercy.

Qi Meng shouted, "Damn it! I sent people to Nanjing time and again, but Zhu Youjian detained them, killed the guards, and even cut off one of Ma Shiying's ears as a souvenir. Now he can't beat me on the battlefield, so he sends a bunch of you to wag your tails and beg for peace. Do you think I'm a pushover?"

"If you can take three punches from me for Zhu Youjian, I'll spare you! Now that you're begging for mercy, I won't!"

After saying this, he threw another punch, which hit the sun directly. It was as if a water and land Taoist ceremony was being held in the whole hall, with chimes, cymbals and gongs ringing at the same time.

When Qi Meng looked, he saw Ruan Dacheng lying on the ground, breathing out but not in, and unable to move.

The King of Liao looked around, and everyone was looking at him as if he were a ghost. When they saw him look up, they turned away.

"What are you looking at! Have you never seen a murder?"

After saying that, he helped up Du Yinxi, who had already been frightened silly. Du Yinxi's face had changed at this time. He was as pale as a piece of paper and his body was trembling.

Qi Meng wiped the blood off his face and said soothingly:
"Minister Du, this fellow humiliated palace maids and forced his family to death. Should he be killed?"

"He deserves... he deserves to be killed. If he dies, he dies. But..." Du Yinxi trembled and did not dare to look into Qi Meng's eyes.

"He was the emperor's favorite, and was killed by His Royal Highness the Prince of Liao with three punches. How should I report this to the emperor when I return to Nanjing?"

Only then did Qi Meng realize that the man lying in a pool of blood was actually Zhu Youjian's male favorite. However, he remained amiable and said, "The terms we just discussed still stand. The Xuzhou Alliance remains unchanged! When we return to Nanjing, tell Zhu Youjian that I can take away his most beloved things, and I can also give him his most beloved things. If he can't even be this magnanimous, there's no point in our two families discussing this further."

Du Yinxi was still in a trance, and the King of Liao raised his voice: "Did you hear clearly?"

"Clear."

"As long as it's clear."

At this time, Cao Huachun had already brought a basin of clean water. The King of Liao put his blood-stained hand into the basin, and the basin of clean water was instantly dyed black.

Dongfang Zhu took out a handkerchief and handed it to the King of Liao with both hands. Qi Meng carefully wiped the blood from the gaps between his fingers. After doing this, he suddenly found that Du Yinxi was still standing in front of him, trembling all over. He couldn't help but say in surprise:
"Minister Du, please continue the music and dancing. I have asked the Music Bureau to host a banquet tonight to welcome you."

After the King of Liao finished speaking, he left the stunned ministers in the hall, took the hand of the pitiful Dong Xiaowan, put his arms around the beautiful woman's slender waist, and disappeared behind the curtain.

(End of this chapter)