lcionline Chapter 226 The Death of the King of Han
Chapter 226 The Death of the King of Han
The sudden storm in Xinzheng had no effect on Hanoi.
The red leaves fluttered down from the treetops, were swept up by the autumn wind, and disappeared into the darkness.
The night was hazy, the moonlight was bright, and Hanoi remained peaceful throughout the night.
Ying Jing was standing under a dense forest of maple trees, admiring the red leaves covering the mountainside by the moonlight.
Beside him stood Li Si, who stood respectfully to one side.
"Your Majesty, this is Hanoi's revenue summary for this month. The calculation method you taught your subordinates is truly miraculous. What would normally take several days to complete can now be done in just two hours!"
Li Si's eyes were somewhat dark, and he looked a little haggard, but his respectful demeanor was filled with excitement and anticipation.
This reminded Ying Jing of the times he saw Zheng Ge at Zhangtai Palace.
Aside from lacking the imposing presence of the "Emperor Zheng," they are almost identical.
"Since you've learned it, that's your skill. There's no need to claim all the credit for it from me."
Ying Jing is now extremely satisfied with his decision to intercept Li Si.
This guy is incredibly capable!
Not only did he handle Hanoi's political affairs in an orderly manner, but he also consulted experts in a timely manner when he encountered situations where he could not make a decision.
Even when Ying Jing suddenly had a brilliant idea, he could always come up with a solution without ever complaining.
"Li Si is merely an executor. Only with Your Majesty's presence can the hearts of the people here be at ease. Only with Your Majesty's magnanimity can Li Si realize his ambitions. Only with Your Majesty's guidance can Li Si have a direction to move forward!"
Li Si's expression was somewhat fanatical, much like the attitude of ordinary people in Hanoi towards Ying Jing.
Ying Jing knew that this was because he himself was loyal enough, and in addition, he had been subtly influenced by the fortune of Hanoi for a long time.
This is also why Ying Jing dared to delegate power to Li Si.
Unlike Zhao Gao, whose ambition to climb the social ladder outweighed everything else, Ying Jing had no choice but to abandon him.
"There's no need for that. I remember all your contributions. Your salary will be increased by 30%. Since Zhao Gao has other tasks, you can temporarily serve as the prefectural commandant."
"Also, keep an eye on that thing that the Gongshu family is researching."
There is a new task!
Li Si's face was filled with fervor: "Li Si will certainly not fail Your Majesty's trust!"
Life after arriving in Hanoi gave Li Si a sense of unprecedented fulfillment.
He has endless work almost every day!
This sense of fulfillment made Li Si feel incredibly satisfied.
"You already know about Han Fei's matter?"
For Ying Jing, who was invincible, Li Si's loyalty was something he didn't need to worry about at all.
In comparison, he was more interested in knowing Li Si's current attitude towards Han Fei.
When Han Fei was mentioned, Li Si's expression became somewhat complicated.
Li Si admires Han Fei's choice, but he would never do the same.
The deal between Han Fei and Ying Zheng was, of course, a secret. But given Li Si's abilities, it wasn't difficult to deduce it from Ying Zheng's leniency and Han Fei's actions after returning to the country.
The autumn wind seemed a bit bleak, and the red leaves danced gently in the air.
Ying Jing casually picked up a fallen leaf and chuckled, "If it were you, you probably wouldn't choose it at all."
Li Si smiled in agreement: "Your Majesty is the one who truly understands Li Si."
Han Fei had great ambitions. For the sake of the rule of law in his heart, he was willing to go against the tide, even if it meant facing thousands of people. Therefore, his path would be very difficult.
In contrast, Li Si was more independent and knew better how to stand on the side of advantage, always going with the flow, so his future was naturally bright.
"Let's wait and see what kind of outcome Han Fei's choice will lead to?"
……
Xinzheng, South Korea.
It seemed that even the will of Heaven sensed the oppressive atmosphere here, and specially gathered bronze-colored clouds from all directions.
Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, on the ancient Han King's palace eaves, the Chaofeng Beast howled in the fierce wind.
As the last ray of sunlight was shattered deep within the cloud vortex, and the leaden clouds were splashed like ink, suddenly a lightning bolt like dragon scales tore through the sky.
The moment the thunder roared, a torrential downpour followed, washing away every grime from the ancient city.
“Ninth Young Master, the King was indeed hidden by the General, but Lady Mingzhu and the Marquis had already made preparations and ordered people to abduct the King on the way.”
"As for where they were taken... I have no idea!"
When Han Fei approached Emerald Tiger, he readily revealed everything he knew without any resistance.
However, Jade Tiger was unaware of the whereabouts of the King of Han.
"Lady Mingzhu and Marquis Xueyi... Tianze?"
Han Fei was quite skilled at this kind of puzzle game.
If Madam Mingzhu sent him to find Emerald Tiger, then the information he provided wouldn't be useless.
Since returning to South Korea, Madam Mingzhu and Bai Yifei have been supporting him.
While Tianze, the deposed crown prince of Baiyue, did things that conflicted with Han Fei's ideals, they were all things that benefited Han Fei.
He could easily guess that behind Tianze were Marquis Xueyi and Lady Mingzhu, and perhaps even... the shadow of Lord Changxin!
"Is Lord Changxin trying to give me a push?"
Han Fei sighed softly, but this was not the time to think about it.
Remembering that it was Tianze who abducted the King of Han, Han Fei locked onto a location almost instantly.
"Brother Wei Zhuang, I'll have to trouble you to accompany me to the Crown Prince's residence again!"
The fact that King Han did not fall into Ji Wuye's hands was a slight relief for Han Fei, but he also had to find King Han An's whereabouts as soon as possible.
As night gradually faded, perhaps due to the rising of dawn, the colors blended with the dim sky, creating an eerie hue.
When Han Fei arrived at the Crown Prince's residence, Xinzheng had already been completely transformed into a blood-red sky.
Raindrops poured down, washing over the charred beams and pillars of the Crown Prince's residence, staining the still-wet bloodstains into eerie crimson vines.
Seeing the scene before him, Han Fei was stunned, and the cloth bag in his hand involuntarily fell to the ground.
The fragments of the Reverse Scale Sword reflected flickering afterglow in the occasional flashes of lightning that streaked across the sky, like fireflies trapped in a spider web.
"how so?"
Even with Han Fei's composure and wisdom, he felt only darkness at this moment.
We had clearly found a clue, and were just one step away from getting everything on track, but reality is often full of surprises.
His steps moved forward uncontrollably, as if pulled by an invisible force, each step feeling heavy and difficult, like stepping into mud.
Under the cold rain, a tall man stood amidst the ruins of the Crown Prince's residence.
The deep blue hair contrasted sharply with the bright red eyes, highlighting the bloodlust and madness on its owner's face.
Two snake-skull chains extended from Tianze's arms, waist, and legs. The six chains emitted a jet-black color, appearing even more chilling in the dim void.
And at his feet...
Lying there was a body that had turned somewhat pale from being washed by the rain.
It lay there, cold and motionless.