Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 258 Do you believe outsiders or me?

The sword light and the golden light collided only a few times before dissipating.

The Qin sword master entered Xichang City and fought with Zhenxi Hou Ouyang Shucai. Such a major event caused the banquet in the guesthouse of the post station to end hastily.

Sun Jia smiled and bowed, asked Xiao Lou to meet again on another day, and then watched Xiao Lou and the others leave.

The expression on his face slowly darkened.

"I don't know how many truths this Chief Xiao speaks." The short-bearded warrior standing next to Sun Jia shook his head and spoke in a low voice.

Is Ouyang Shucai still allied with the Qin State?

Will Ouyang Shucai really take the opportunity to lead the Zhenxi Army to surrender to the Qin State this time?
Is this true, or is all this Xiao Lou deliberately trying to alienate the relationship between Ouyang Shucai and the Northern Yan court?
For Qi and Wei, it would be best if the four countries and three regions other than Qin could form an alliance and create trouble for Qin.

It was not a good thing for Ouyang Shucai to surrender to the Qin State.

However, if this incident alienated Ouyang Shucai from the Northern Yan court, causing a serious loss of Northern Yan's strength, that would be even worse.

But, did King Zhao really come here to plan an alliance?

Then why did Du Chongjiu try to assassinate Ouyang Shucai again?

"Hey, I shouldn't have asked just now. I should have let these female demons get on the bed of that guy named Xiao and then get the information out of him." The middle-aged warrior on the side glanced at the women not far away and said in a low voice.

"Let's wait for next time," Zhou Jinzhong shook his head, his expression becoming more serious. "Xiao Lou was able to catch the eye of the Minister of Personnel of the Great Qin and marry into the minister's family. His character and methods are beyond the reach of ordinary people."

"Fortunately, we don't have to do anything this time. We just want to make the water more muddy."

……

Zhang Yuan and the others returned to the courtyard where they lived, and Xiao Lou's expression darkened slightly.

"Why would Prince Zhao's Mansion get involved in this?" Han Xiao frowned. "The arrival of a Grandmaster has heightened the defenses of Northern Yan and Ouyang Shucai, making our actions much more difficult."

With the Grandmaster by our side, it is never too early to be vigilant and cautious.

This would disrupt Xiao Lou and the others' arrangements.

"Master Yu has been instructed by Concubine Qi to select a daughter from Prince Zhao's mansion to be adopted by me."

"Generally speaking, the future of children adopted by imperial concubines is not as good as that of ordinary princes."

Xiao Lou shook his head and sighed softly, "The Zhao Palace must be unwilling to agree to the adoption, but also unwilling to remain silent, so they just gave it a try."

"Grandmaster Du Chongjiu, for someone like this to come to Xichang City in person should be the last resort of Prince Zhao's Palace."

Zhang Yuan stood there without saying anything.

The imperial concubine selects a girl.

Who could that be?

Princess Fengming, or Zhao Yu?
Zhao Yu didn't mention this, so she probably didn't know either.

But Grandmaster Du Chongjiu has come to Xichang City, so who will accompany him?
It is impossible for King Zhao to come.

Princess Fengming?

This decisive princess might actually go to Xichang City.

If Princess Fengming really arrives in Xichang City, how can we bring her back to Daqin safely?

Princess Fengming had a close relationship with Zhao Yu, and Zhao Yu had once entrusted him to accompany Princess Fengming to Beiyan.

I just don’t know where this princess is now?

It seems that we need to use the Black Ice Platform's spies in Xichang City.

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"Brother Wang..."

Outside Xichang City, in Liuyue Temple, Princess Fengming murmured to herself as she looked at King Zhao in front of her, her face full of disbelief.

Grandmaster Du Chongjiu fought with the Marquis of Zhenxi at Yanyu Lake, then took her away and left the city directly.

She thought it was her brother the king who asked Du Chongjiu to take him back to Daqin.

Unexpectedly, my brother, who is a prince, actually came to the outside of Xichang City.

Prince Zhao reached out and patted Princess Fengming on the shoulder: "Silly girl, an elder brother is like a father. If you have something to say to me, how can I not make the decision for you?"

"Does my Zhaowang Mansion really want you to sacrifice yourself?"

Prince Zhao's words instantly made Princess Fengming's eyes red.

She knew that her brother was telling the truth.

The Zhaowang Mansion has been quiet in recent years, and Zhaowang has lived in seclusion to reduce criticism.

Many things in the mansion were handled by her, Ying Fenglan, and the prince Ying Liang.

But the fact that these matters were handled smoothly was actually due to the support, trust, and delegation of authority by King Zhao. "Don't worry, your brother will take charge of your affairs." King Zhao smiled. "Although Ouyang Xu is not worthy of you, he is still a rare talent."

"Just make do with it."

"Who told me that my Fenglan is too outstanding? Among her peers, how could anyone be a match for you?"

These words made Ying Fenglan smile, but tears rolled down her eyes again.

She had never expected that her elder brother would come to Xichang City in person.

A prince of the Great Qin entered Northern Yan. This matter could be a big deal or a small one.

"Brother Wang, how are you going to deal with this matter?" Ying Fenglan said in a low voice.

King Zhao shook his head and waved his hand, saying, "You don't need to worry about this matter."

……

Zhenxihou Mansion.

In the lobby, several military generals, as well as Ouyang Xu and Ouyang Ming, were standing in front of Ouyang Shucai.

"My Lord, do you want to impose martial law in the entire city and conduct a thorough investigation?" The mighty general who spoke had a full beard and murderous eyes.

The others also looked up at Ouyang Shucai, waiting for orders.

There were hundreds of thousands of Zhenxi troops in the city, but the Qin Grandmaster actually entered the city to assassinate the Zhenxi Marquis.

If the Marquis of Zhenxi makes the slightest mistake, it will be a great shame and humiliation for the Zhenxi Army.

"So what if they find out?" Ouyang Shucai waved his hand. "That's Du Chongjiu from Longsheqilu. Who in the city can surround and kill him?"

"Unless you gather your forces outside the city and surround him, whoever of you goes will die if you encounter him."

Ouyang Shucai's words made everyone's face twitch and they stopped talking.

"Go ahead, don't let this ruin the atmosphere in the city."

"The princess is getting married. This is a great event tomorrow and also a major event in our Zhenxi Army."

Ouyang Shucai spoke softly.

Everyone looked at each other, bowed and left.

Ouyang Ming looked up at his father and bowed, "Father, do you want me to—"

Ouyang Shucai shook his head: "Just do your own thing and don't worry about other things."

Ouyang Ming's expression changed slightly, he nodded, and left the hall.

Only Ouyang Shucai and Ouyang Xu were left in the lobby.

"That's Princess Fengming?" Ouyang Shucai looked at Ouyang Xu with a hint of a smile on his face. "She actually came to Xichang City at this time. You have such courage. I don't think you have it in me."

Ouyang Xu blushed slightly, lowered his head and said nothing.

"Ah, I don't know why you have such luck," Ouyang Shucai said softly, with his hands behind his back, "You have been a major general of the Zhenxi Army since you were a child, the son of the Zhenxi Marquis, and your cultivation talent is also very good."

"Growing up, everything was pretty smooth sailing, and I even managed to win the favor of someone like Princess Fengming."

"You have all the good things in this world."

These words made Ouyang Xu a little confused.

He didn't know why his father said such words.

"From now on, I'm afraid you'll have to walk your own path..." Ouyang Shucai reached out and patted Ouyang Xu's shoulder, "Money and power are all external things, so just take them lightly."

He took out a piece of red silk paper from his sleeve.

"Prince Zhao asked Du Chongjiu to deliver Princess Fengming's birth date and horoscope. My Ouyang family should propose marriage now."

"This betrothal gift must be worthy of Prince Zhao's Mansion."

Looking at Ouyang Xu, Ouyang Shucai said calmly: "Have you told Princess Fengming that my Zhenxi Army will send troops to Beigu City?"

Ouyang Xu was stunned and quickly said, "I don't have any."

Ouyang Shucai said, "I let you see the sand table so that you can pass on this message."

"The merit of saving a city is enough as a betrothal gift to Prince Zhao's Palace."

Ouyang Xu hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Father, Duke Yu's original agreement wasn't to unite the armies and march from Xichang City to encircle and kill the Chilin Army..."

Before he finished speaking, Ouyang Shu looked at him with a deep look in his eyes.

"Do you trust outsiders or me?"

(End of this chapter)