Ping Zhao Lu

Chapter 170 We Will Never See Each Other Again

Xu Zhouye sneered, "So, you want to kill me?"

Rong Yu'an was speechless.

Why is the situation different from what he expected?

Shouldn't Xu Jin be extremely shocked and at a loss at this moment?

Xu Zhouye found it even funnier to see him like this.

He calmly tore off a corner of his robe and casually bandaged his bleeding shoulder.

Everything seems so calm and orderly.

But Rong Yu'an was so irritated that his face turned pale.

He approached Xu Zhouye with a sword in hand, "Get to know the situation clearly. You are the prisoner now!"

Xu Zhouye didn't care and didn't even bother to pay attention to him.

The reason why Rong Yu'an could appear here and this group of rebels remained indifferent was simply that he had already colluded with the King of Yue.

Since they are all King Yue's men, you have to think carefully before killing him.

He is the best bargaining chip of the King of Yue.

No matter how stupid Rong Yu'an was, he knew that he couldn't kill anyone at this moment.

At most...

"It seems that you are seeking death? Well, I will not let you do as you wish! I will definitely torture you to avenge the previous humiliation!" Rong Yu'an threatened in a serious manner.

That's right, at most it's just some empty talk, using his self-righteous methods to torture him.

Xu Zhouye had a stern expression, and his sharp eyes stared straight at Rong Yu'an.

Being stared at like this, Rong Yu'an couldn't help but feel a little guilty and uneasy.

Despite this, in order not to show his weakness in front of the other party, Rong Yu'an forced himself to cheer up, straightened his originally bent body, held the long sword tightly in both hands, and approached Xu Zhouye step by step.

He tried to give himself some confidence and courage in this way, but in fact he was already terrified like a frightened bird in his heart.

Faced with Rong Yu'an's aggressive attitude, Xu Zhouye remained extremely calm.

He took a small step back calmly, and at that moment, taking advantage of the guards on both sides being off guard, he suddenly attacked, and the knife in his hand quickly slashed across the necks of the two soldiers. His movements were clean and neat, without any delay.

The two soldiers didn't even have time to react before they fell to the ground, lifeless.

Witnessing this scene, Rong Yu'an was completely stunned. He stood there blankly, at a loss as to what to do.

But Xu Zhouye did not stop because of this. He quickly took out a delicate and small bone whistle from his arms, put it to his mouth and blew it gently twice.

The sound was clear and pleasant, echoing in the empty hall.

Not long after, a slight sound of footsteps was heard, followed by a group of mysterious figures in dark-colored tights appearing in the hall.

These people were all strong and agile. Holding long swords, they protected Xu Zhouye in front of them.

Rong Yu'an, who had regained consciousness, was so frightened by the scene that his face turned pale. He instinctively found a corner to hide. Almost as soon as he had hidden himself, the sound of fierce fighting suddenly rang out in the hall.

In a short while, the secret guards summoned by Xu Zhouye had completely dispatched the soldiers in the hall. The entire hall was instantly filled with a strong smell of blood.

Looking at the group of fallen rebels, Xu Zhouye's eyes were filled with satisfaction. He lowered his eyes slightly and his gaze fell on the exquisite bone whistle in his hand. He couldn't help but feel emotional.

This bone whistle was given to him by Chu Yunxiao a few days ago.

By blowing this bone whistle, he can mobilize the entire secret guard. It can be said that Chu Yunxiao almost gave this secret guard to him without reservation.

This generosity and trust really touched Xu Zhouye's heart.

Thinking of this, Xu Zhouye couldn't help but gently rub the bone whistle in his hand, and an unconcealable smile appeared on his face.

However, within a moment, Xu Zhouye's expression straightened up, and he quickly gave orders to the secret guards standing by: "A few of you go to the side hall to rescue people, and the rest of you follow me."

"Yes, sir." The secret guard took the order and left.

After arranging everything, Xu Zhouye suddenly turned his head and cast a sharp gaze at Rong Yu'an who was shivering in the corner.

At this time, Rong Yu'an's face was full of fear and his body was shaking uncontrollably, but when he saw Xu Zhouye approaching him step by step, he didn't know where he got the courage and strength from, and raised the sword in his hand again like crazy, and rushed towards Xu Zhouye desperately.

Facing Rong Yu'an's sudden attack, Xu Zhouye simply dodged to the side calmly, easily avoiding the opponent's sharp sword.

Then, he made a beautiful turn and went behind Rong Yu'an at lightning speed, then kicked Rong Yu'an hard on the back.

There was only a muffled sound. Rong Yu'an was caught off guard and suffered such a heavy blow. He screamed and fell forward to the ground. The long sword in his hand also slipped out of his hand and fell to the ground not far away with a clang.

At the same time, blood flowed out of his mouth.

Xu Zhouye glanced at him coldly, his steps firm and slow, one step after another, pressing towards him with endless pressure.

"The Duke's Mansion treated you well. Before I entered the palace, how could you not have a good life?"

"Even if a young man from an ordinary family stood on tiptoe, he would not be able to reach even half of your stature."

Xu Zhouye's voice was low and suppressed.

"I also treated you with all my heart."

"But I got this in return."

Xu Zhouye slowly raised the long sword in his hand, pointing the tip of the sword directly at the person in front of him, and gently uttered the name that was engraved in his mind: "Rong Yu'an——"

At the same time, a scene from his previous life's death flashed through his mind. At that time, the same person stood in front of him and spoke his last words.

"Xu Jin, let's—"

"——We," Xu Zhouye suddenly came to his senses, swung his hands vigorously, and rushed out with lightning speed.

"Never see you again!"

The long sword instantly pierced Rong Yu'an's chest.

As Rong Yu'an's face was filled with horror and disbelief, blood spurted out like a fountain, splashing on the corners of Xu Zhouye's white clothes like blooming red plum blossoms.

……

When Xu Zhouye came out of Fengluan Palace, he was in a daze.

He looked up at the boundless sky.

There seemed to be relief and liberation in his eyes.

After a while, he lowered his head, and when his sight reached the ground, he felt the scene before his eyes became blurred.

A feeling of dizziness came over him, his legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.

"Xiao Jin!"

A cry filled with concern and urgency pierced the sky and went straight into Xu Zhouye's ears.

Xu Zhouye subconsciously turned his head, and before he could see who was coming, he fell into a warm and friendly embrace. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at the person in front of him. He couldn't help but be startled and blurted out: "Brother!"

In just that instant, Xu Zhouye's originally scattered consciousness became clear in an instant as if blown by a spring breeze.

Xu Jianglin carefully helped his brother up, feeling half worried and half happy. His eyes quickly fell on the conspicuous wound on Xu Zhouye's shoulder. His brows knitted tightly, and his distress was beyond words. "How did you get hurt? I'll take you inside to rest first!"

Xu Zhouye shook his head. Although his voice sounded a little weak and frivolous, he still said firmly: "It's just a minor injury, nothing serious. There's no need to be so nervous, brother. I just feel a little tired."

Xu Jianglin refused to listen. He said with a worried look on his face, "Even if it's a minor injury, don't take it lightly. Lie down and rest for a while. Let the imperial physician come and take a look!"

Xu Zhouye refused: "His Majesty is still here!"

Xu Jianglin became even more anxious upon hearing this and shouted, "I know, but you're already in this state now. Do you still want to force yourself to pick up your sword and go into battle?"

Facing his elder brother's questioning, Xu Zhouye actually smiled slightly, completely forgetting that he was still pregnant, and replied softly: "It's not completely impossible..."

Hearing this, Xu Jianglin immediately became furious and interrupted angrily, "Shut up! I'll handle His Majesty's affairs. You don't need to worry about it. I'm your big brother!"

"Don't forget, I, your elder brother, am the Deputy Commander of the Palace Guard. All of the Imperial Guards, except His Majesty and the Commander-in-Chief, must obey your elder brother's orders. Now that the position of Commander-in-Chief is vacant, I am the head of the Imperial Guards. I hold the military command, and both the Northern and Southern armies must obey my orders."

"Besides, the troops led by Minister Sun are also arriving soon."

"Just wait here patiently."

Seeing that his elder brother insisted on letting him stay and rest, Xu Zhouye sighed helplessly, "Forget it, I'll listen to you this time."

When Xu Jianglin heard his brother compromise, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He carefully supported Xu Zhouye into the side hall, gave him a few words of advice, and then turned and left.

He walked steadily, holding the military command tightly in his hand, not daring to delay for even a moment. He hurried to the place where the troops were to be mobilized, and then led the crowd straight to the Xuan Zheng Hall.