bookrebus Chapter 424 Just luckier than you
Chapter 424 Just luckier than you
"Your Majesty, the exact number is still unknown, but according to intelligence reports, it is no less than 700,000 troops! They are all the elite elites of the Heavenly Saint! The Heavenly Saint Emperor's entire fortune is here."
Feng Yang said.
Emperor Beizun lowered his gaze, calmly looking at the teacup in his hand, toying with it for a moment before coldly laughing, "Then it will probably be no less than 800,000 troops. Not counting Ajin's troops, I have about 600,000 to 700,000 troops at my disposal. This is an exceptionally well-funded battle. In addition, my army has prepared siege equipment, new battle formations, and new weapons. I have never fought a battle with such a large force before. If we can't take this one, I don't think I need to go back. I might as well end it myself."
A slight smile appeared on the peerless beauty's face, exuding an aura of supreme arrogance. As Feng Yang looked at His Majesty before him, he seemed to see the new golden age of their Great Zhou Dynasty slowly approaching.
With fervent passion, he clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, our Great Zhou will surely win! Taking down Tian Sheng is beyond doubt!"
Emperor Beizun raised his hand and took another sip of tea before smiling. "If we can take down Tiansheng, then I will be qualified to take over the entire Fengyun. You will also become the founding heroes of my Great Zhou's eternal foundation."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
A hint of joy couldn't be suppressed on Feng Yang's face.
"Still no news of Tuoba Yu? Is he dead or alive?"
As he was speaking, Di Beizun suddenly remembered this matter.
"Your Majesty, Tuoba Yu is critically ill. Since being wounded by Your Majesty in Yingzhou City, he has been bedridden after fleeing back to the capital. Our scouts report that imperial physicians are seen going in and out of the Crown Prince's residence every day, and everyone looks worried. It seems that the situation is very bad. However, the Crown Prince's residence is heavily guarded, so our people have not infiltrated the residence for fear of alerting him."
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Di Beizun's usually calm eyes. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Keep a close eye on him. I don't want any trouble to arise. I know my own abilities best. Tuoba Yu is quite skilled, and there are many experts in the Tiansheng Dynasty. It's not impossible to heal Tuoba Yu. He should be in a better condition than Xifeng Lie."
As he said this, a brilliant light suddenly shone in Di Beizun's eyes.
Upon hearing what Di Beizun said, Feng Yang immediately understood what Di Beizun meant. "Does Your Majesty mean that Tuoba Yu may have recovered, but is just pretending to be sick, perhaps planning something?"
Emperor Beizun's eyes flickered for a moment. He downed his tea in one gulp, placed the cup on the table beside him, and said casually, "I'm just making a guess. I can't be sure it's as I say. It's always good to be cautious. Tuoba Yu is not like Xifeng Lie. Xifeng Lie is bold and arrogant, but Tuoba Yu is different. At least he has some brains and wisdom. Although they were defeated in Yingzhou City, don't forget that Tuoba Yu's name is mentioned alongside mine by the world. He must have his own extraordinary qualities. Feng Yang, I would rather overestimate the opponent and make more preparations, and be cautious, than underestimate the opponent and fight an unprepared battle."
Upon hearing Emperor Beizun's words, Feng Yang was taken aback, then nodded and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Yes, Your Majesty! This humble general has learned your lesson! This humble general will immediately send men to keep a close eye on Tuoba Yu's Crown Prince residence!"
"Go, summon Sikong Mo to me!"
Emperor Beizun, also disheartened, flicked his sleeve, signaling Feng Yang to step back.
As dusk falls, the afterglow of the setting sun slowly spills onto the mountaintop, reflecting a soft, pale golden light that is warm and still. All is quiet, and the only sound is the gentle breeze that brushes past your ears.
On the mountain path leading to the official road, Xi Fenglie walked side by side with Sikong Jin, with the guards behind them leading the horse for Lord Sikong.
"Are you really not planning to stay another night? You should be able to make it by tomorrow morning. Aren't you afraid to travel alone at night, a woman all by yourself?"
They walked for a long time without speaking, until Xi Fenglie finally broke the silence.
Sikong Jin was leisurely walking forward with her hands behind her back. Upon hearing his words, she immediately turned to look at Xifeng Lie, taking in the reluctance and affection in his eyes. She then raised a hand to touch her nose and smiled, "I won't stay any longer. If we don't go back soon, things will probably get out of hand over there. Besides, you'd better leave here and return to your Great Liao as soon as possible. Your body is slowly recovering. You've traveled a long way, so you need to take good care of yourself. I've already given the prepared pills to your personal guard. He will remind you to take them."
"As for traveling, it's not like we've never traveled at night before. We've even wandered through graveyards and slept there in the middle of the night. What's the big deal?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xi Fenglie smiled, his usually cold face now beaming with a radiant smile. "I almost forgot that you, Sikong Jin, have never been any less courageous than anyone else. Otherwise, how could you have made me, Xi Fenglie, utter the word 'I admire you'?"
After such a long period of turmoil, Xi Fenglie appeared much calmer and more reserved, no longer as arrogant and domineering as when Sikong Jin first met him. It seems that experiencing setbacks can help people grow quickly, and people can only mature after being tempered by the years.
With such a fierce westerly wind, Sikong Jin believed that he would definitely be able to govern the Liao Dynasty well.
"You say 'surrender'? Perhaps I'm just a little luckier than you, not having become an opponent of that guy Di Beizun, otherwise I might have been humiliated even more badly by him."
At this point, Sikong Jin couldn't help but smile. The scene of her first meeting with him in Luoyang City, and the scenes that followed, suddenly flashed through her mind... She wondered how Lord Diao was doing. This time, Emperor Beizun didn't let it come along, otherwise it could have kept her entertained. That guy was probably leisurely dating in the Great Zhou right now!
“Your choice of Emperor Beizun was wise. Moreover, it’s clear that he treats you very well. I am a man myself and I understand men’s nature all too well. Sikong Jin, in my heart, I’m afraid only someone like him is worthy of having you.”
Xi Fenglie smiled at Sikong Jin, his eyes filled with sincere blessings.
Sikong Jin couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and said, "Am I really a good match for that guy? He always complains that I'm not feminine enough or reserved enough. Although I admit that I am a little vulgar, I can still pretend to be low-key, luxurious, and cultured... He's alright with me, I guess. To be honest, I only fell for him because he's handsome, prettier than a woman, and has such high martial arts skills. He's also the Emperor of the Great Zhou. That's why I'm interested in him... He's not as good as you all imagine. He has a bad temper, is a clean freak, and is jealous... Brother Xifeng, you are such a handsome, rich, and charming man. Your future Crown Princess is truly blessed."