PFC Chapter 384 The Emperor Acts as Matchmaker
Chapter 384 The Emperor Acts as Matchmaker
Yugu Pass.
Due to a traitor within the army, Xiao Qingyu's troops have been besieged by Song Quan's army for three days.
Seeing that the soldiers were so hungry they started killing horses, Xiao Qingyu could only watch.
This can't go on; he has to find a way to save himself.
"Prime Minister Song, we have besieged him for three whole days. It seems that Xiao Qingyu and his men have run out of ammunition and food."
Why not press our advantage now and take him down in one fell swoop?
In the military camp, Deputy General Ming made a suggestion to the handsome man dressed in armor.
Song Quan frowned.
"No, the time is not right yet. He probably has another trick up his sleeve..."
Song Quan looked at a mountain range ahead, then said to his soldiers, "You all stay here and hold your ground until I give you orders!"
When Qin Yanmei arrived with her men, she saw a valley full of corpses.
"Oh no, am I too late?"
"Quickly, you all head this way. I'll take some men over there. We must find Mr. Xiao!"
At this moment, on the edge of the cliff, Xiao Qingyu was being aimed at by a row of archers.
"Xiao Qingyu, if you die today, I will surely help the Ninth Prince ascend to the throne!"
"Heh, Prime Minister Song, do you even believe that yourself?"
Song Quan squinted at him.
"Whether you believe it or not is up to me! You have no right to choose!"
Song Quan raised his hand, and all the arrows were ready to be aimed.
Just then, a gust of wind blew by.
Xiao Qingyu's lips curled into a smile, and he swung his arm.
Everyone felt a faint, bewildering scent in the air.
"Oh no! Cover your mouth!"
As soon as Song Quan finished speaking, he quickly threw a pill into his mouth.
But the others weren't so lucky; they all collapsed, bleeding from all seven orifices.
"Xiao Qingyu, what poison did you give us? Hand over the antidote now!"
At this moment, Song Quan felt a dull pain in his chest, because he had just taken the antidote from Medicine King Valley.
I never expected this powder to be so potent.
"Heh, I already threw the antidote for the Heart-Eating Incense off the cliff a moment ago!"
"you!"
The Heart-Eating Incense is a rare and deadly poison. Without an antidote, he would likely suffer the torment of having his heart devoured for the rest of his life.
"Xiao Qingyu, do you think I'd believe you?"
Song Quan glanced at him coldly.
"If you can hand over the antidote, perhaps I can spare your life!"
If you refuse to hand it over, then this precipice below will be your burial ground!
Song Quan waved, and another group of archers emerged from the woods behind him.
Xiao Qingyu watched coldly.
It seems he can't escape it today no matter what!
He looked up towards the city.
Young Master, I have already written to my Third Junior Brother for help. If he can come, then perhaps my promise to you will not be considered broken.
Seeing his reckless behavior, Song Quan raised his hand to signal the archers.
This time he didn't hesitate, but said firmly, "Release!"
Amidst a hail of arrows, Xiao Qingyu flew headlong down the cliff.
When Andeshan and Wuheran rushed over with their men, they saw a tattered robe hanging on a tree branch on the cliff.
"Mr. Xiao!"
Wu Heran cried out in anguish.
"...
After a ten-day journey, Lu Hanting and his group finally arrived outside the city, but in the end, he did not lead anyone to rescue Xiao Qingyu.
The entire nation of Wei waited outside the city gates, with the emperor and his ministers lined up in anticipation.
Seeing such a grand welcoming ceremony, Lu Hanting and the others were deeply moved.
Unexpectedly, the emperor valued this victory so highly.
Lu Hanting was also secretly relieved that he hadn't led anyone to support his senior brother!
Otherwise, we'll be facing a situation just like this.
Led by Lu Hanting, the soldiers shouted in unison.
"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"
Looking at the scene before him, Emperor Mingcheng felt a great sense of accomplishment.
Finally, the banditry of Nanzhao, which had plagued the Great Wei for more than a decade, was resolved.
"Very well, all soldiers, rise!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Under the edict of his father-in-law, Lu Hanting was appointed as a second-rank general protecting the country, and was given a thousand taels of gold and countless jewels!
As for Chen Furong, Lin Li, and others, their merits and demerits canceled each other out, and they received no rewards.
As for the others, those who deserve reward should be rewarded, and those who deserve punishment should be punished.
At the palace banquet.
Liu Shuning looked at Lu Hanting, who was socializing with his ministers.
He sighed inwardly, thinking that the Crown Prince was indeed the most outstanding.
This further strengthened her resolve to marry into the Marquis of Dingguo's household.
Looking at Wu Weiwei not far away, she could be seen absentmindedly dealing with the noblewoman.
That foolish princess clearly promised to kill Wu Weiwei, yet she still lets her live happily in the capital.
If she had someone else she could use, how could she be allowed to live so freely?
However, she had already told Shen Bazhi about her situation.
If Shen Bazhi knew that she was not dead, he would probably still help her, right?
In her past life, Shen Bazhi always allowed her to do whatever she wanted.
Even though he was eventually captured alive and imprisoned by Lu Hanting, he still drank the poisoned wine without hesitation when Lu Hanting gave him to drink.
She then realized that Shen Bazhi loved her to the core.
Wu Weiwei glanced at Liu Shuning, who was looking at her, and then sat down in her seat.
Because of her status as a royal merchant and the Empress Dowager's decree, she had no choice but to enter the palace to attend the banquet today.
Halfway through the banquet, the emperor beckoned Lu Hanting.
"My dear minister, I wish to act as a matchmaker for you..."
Upon hearing that the emperor was going to act as matchmaker for him, Lu Hanting glanced at Wu Weiwei, whose eyebrows and eyes were indifferent, not far away.
But she was seen drinking the fruit wine absentmindedly, seemingly in a very bad mood.
Today's celebration banquet is held in his honor.
Knowing that she has returned victorious today, does Wei'er feel even a little regret for leaving that day?
Perhaps her bad mood today stems from regretting the decision she made that day?
If Wu Weiwei knew, she would probably scoff at Lu Hanting's wishful thinking.
The reason I'm in a bad mood is entirely because of the war situation in the northern border region.
She heard that Xiao Qingyu had fallen off a cliff and his fate was unknown.
From Qin Yanmei's letter, she learned that the battle between the two sides had entered a fierce stage.
Wu Weiwei was unsure whether the sudden arrival of the eldest princess was a good thing or a bad thing.
After all, the eldest princess had always wanted to kill him, but now she was suddenly siding with He Ran. He wondered if there was a trap involved.
After all, the eldest princess and the Northern Frontier royal family have never gotten along well, but she has a very good relationship with the regent Song Quan.
Thus, the sudden addition of the eldest princess as a pawn has become an uncertain factor.
Lost in thought, Wu Weiwei noticed a burning gaze directed at her.
Without even looking up, she knew it must be Lu Hanting.
He has returned victorious today, and he must be extremely proud!
Wu Weiwei lowered her head and didn't want to respond to that guy.
Liu Shuning kept a close eye on the two of them.
Seeing that Lu Hanting's gaze was fixed on Wu Weiwei, she wished she could crush the cup in her hand.
Emperor Mingcheng looked at Lu Hanting.
"Commander Lu, what do you think of Grand Tutor Liu's daughter?"