A lowly soldier becomes king, I slaughter my way through the late Tang Dynasty!

The next day.

Today is the day of the grand assembly.

The civil and military officials dressed in their finest attire early in the morning, waiting to enter the palace.

They huddled together and whispered among themselves.

The topic of discussion, of course, is Li Rui, who has recently been making headlines.

Someone approached Li Yin and asked him a question.

"Li Jieshuai, is Li Rui already on his way back to Dingzhou?"

Li Yin answered calmly.

"His Majesty decreed that he should set off immediately, so he naturally departed yesterday."

Upon hearing this, everyone leaned back.

Feng Yu ran all over the three departments in half a day and bought the indenture of Yu Xiao.

The news had already spread like wildfire among the officials.

Everyone knows what Feng Yu is doing.

It's nothing more than humiliating Li Rui!

But now, Li Rui has left without saying a word?

We just watched helplessly.

The woman he admired was taken home by Feng Yu and subjected to endless humiliation.

This seems... not quite in line with Li Rui's usual style!

Did he really leave? Or was he just pretending?

Even Li Song wasn't entirely sure.

"Is he really gone like that?"

Li Yin nodded helplessly.

"Yes, they've left. They set off yesterday."

The voice just fell.

An official in a blue robe nodded.

"Li Jieshuai didn't lie to everyone. I received the message from Shitingyi early this morning."

Late last night, Li Rui bought three horses and a lot of dry food and supplies at Shiting Post Station.

It seems they intend to press on and return to Dingzhou in one fell swoop.

Shitingyi was a post station, not very close to Bianliang. It would take at most half a day to reach Huazhou.

Li Rui arrived at Shitingyi late last night, which means he did indeed set off back to Dingzhou.

The officials looked at each other in bewilderment.

His face showed regret, but also a hint of sarcasm.

"Ha, I thought Li Rui was a fearless hero, but it turns out he ran away!"

"What else can we do but run? Killing Lord Feng's son and saving our own lives would be a blessing."

"When I heard that jade flute's lyrics, I was moved by the deep affection and loyalty between the two, but in the end, when disaster struck, they each fled for their own lives!"

"Not surprising at all. Li Rui is a skilled warrior; his future is dedicated to achieving great deeds. How could he possibly defy the court for the sake of a courtesan?"

"Tch, childish affectation, as timid as a mouse!"

"That makes sense. With Li Rui gone, his image has been severely damaged."

"What nonsense about 'Jade Dragon General'? In my opinion, he should be called 'Jade Rat General' instead!"

"Hahaha, how could a mere regional general possibly defeat Lord Feng?"

Everyone laughed for a while.

Feng Yu walked over slowly, giving Li Song and Li Yin a provocative look.

He then chuckled and said.

"I have already sent someone to Yichun Courtyard to bring Yuxiao back to my residence. After the court session today, I will intensify my training."

"I cordially invite you all to my residence as guests. I will have Yuxiao entertain you with wine and music, and warm your beds. What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up with surprise.

Then came another burst of laughter!

more than this.

He had long coveted Yu Xiao's beauty, but was unable to have his way with her due to the rule that geishas did not sell their bodies.

Upon hearing of Feng Yu's magnanimity, he clapped his hands and burst into laughter!

He also said that he would pay a visit to Feng Yu as soon as he finished training him!

Take a good look at it.

The jade flute's alluring beauty!

In a short time.

These people were completely unaware.

Li Yin was staring at them with a mocking look.

……

The grand court assembly, attended by civil and military officials, involved elaborate rituals that took at least half a day to complete.

Since Feng Yu couldn't leave, she sent two old women instead.

Bring the indenture and warrant to Yichun Courtyard to arrest the person.

These two old women were not only responsible for taking Yuxiao away, but also for training Yuxiao to be obedient before Feng Yu left court!

At the very least, they should be made to obediently serve the master's household.

The two burly men stormed into Yichun's inner courtyard and slammed the indenture on the table.

He put his hands on his hips and pointed at the madam.

"Hurry up and bring the jade flute out."

The madam watched coldly, then picked up the contract and examined it carefully.

The old woman clicked her tongue and cursed.

"What are you looking at? It's an imperial edict, how could it be fake?"

The madam looked at her for a long time, until she really couldn't delay any longer, and then she reluctantly said it.

"You can go by yourselves."

The two old women rolled their eyes and hurried towards Yu Xiao's residence.

Geishas kept casting worried glances at him from both sides.

Inside the Jade Flute Room, Man'er was crying so hard she was unrecognizable.

She gripped the small knife in Yuxiao's hand tightly, unwilling to let her sister take her own life like this.

Yu Xiao, who had already resolved to die, instead comforted Man'er.

"It's alright, in the next life, we'll be sisters."

Man'er cried even more heartbreakingly, feeling as if she was about to cry herself to death.

Yu Xiao looked up at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window.

The spring breeze blew through the curtains and caressed her delicate face.

Yu Xiao's eyes, as clear as spring water, seemed to travel through time and space, landing in the North.

That's the direction of Dingzhou.

The poem about jade flutes came to mind.

Although she hadn't composed any music yet, she still hummed softly, relying on her intuition.

As soon as the song ended, footsteps could be heard outside.

Yu Xiao knew she didn't have time.

The knife was slowly raised.

It lay across her fair, jade-like neck.

The blade pressed down, making the skin appear pinkish-white.

As Yu Xiao was about to close his eyes, calmly facing death.

But then he suddenly murmured.

"I think I... saw Li Rui."

Man'er cried so hard she could barely breathe.

"What Li Rui! He's a heartless man! Mom already said that Li Rui left yesterday!"

He went back to his Dingzhou, leaving his sister here alone! He's a complete bastard!

Yu Xiao stared intently out the window.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

Just then.

Clang!

The two old women kicked the door open.

Seeing Yu Xiao holding a knife to her neck, the old woman immediately cursed angrily.

"Damn you, you lowly wench! You even tried to commit suicide?"

"Put down the knife! You belong to my master; if you're going to die, it'll be by being beaten to death by him!"

Yu Xiao turned to look at them, but suddenly smiled.

Clang!

The knife was thrown on the ground.

She did not commit suicide!

The two old women were delighted.

They thought Yu Xiao would accept reality and obediently become her master's female slave.

Man'er was terrified!

"Sister, what are you doing? If you go there, you'll probably be tortured beyond recognition!"

Man'er was extremely anxious, thinking that Yu Xiao had slipped.

But next second.

A tear of love fell from the corner of Yu Xiao's eye, and she smiled sweetly.

"Silly sister, didn't I just say I saw Li Rui?"

The voice just fell.

puff!

An arrow suddenly shot out from outside the window!

The old woman, who had been so sharp-tongued just moments before, was instantly killed by an arrow!

The other person hadn't reacted yet.

A lithe figure leaped into the room!

This person has long arms and a slender waist, and a tall and straight posture!

Every gesture he makes exudes a sharp and assertive aura!

He looked at the jade flute and smiled faintly.

"We're a little late."

Yu Xiao's eyes were already misty with tears, and her delicate body trembled uncontrollably.

"It's not too late, as long as you come, it's never too late..."

Man'er stared blankly at the person who had descended from the sky, speechless for a moment.

The surviving old woman looked closely and immediately screamed in terror.

"Li Rui!? You...you left, didn't you? Help! Help me!"

puff!

The blade fell heavily.

The old woman screaming for help was instantly slashed to the ground.

Li Rui flicked the blood off his sword and sheathed it.

Until then.

Man'er suddenly woke up and cried out in surprise.

"What are you doing here? Didn't you leave?"

Li Rui raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"We are leaving, and we will take you with us."

After a pause, Li Rui looked at the two corpses and said sarcastically.

"However, it seems that Feng Yu still needs to be taught a lesson."