Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 225 Lady Mingzhu's Hint

"General, why is Father not in his bedchamber?"

"Why are there corpses everywhere in such an important place?"

Han Fei walked out of the King of Han's palace, feigning anger.

"What? The King isn't in his bedchamber?"

"The king's palace is littered with corpses?"

"General, shouldn't you give us an explanation?"

The officials and royal relatives who had followed Zhang Kaidi were all somewhat unable to contain themselves upon hearing Han Fei's words.

Could it be that Ji Wuye has really gone mad, daring to defy the world and commit treason and usurpation?

Ji Wuye laughed coldly, "Ninth Young Master, you are mistaken. I have already said that assassins have infiltrated the palace, and those corpses are naturally the assassins!"

"As for Your Majesty..."

He suddenly drew his eight-foot-long sword, and with a swing, a blade of light exploded beneath Han Fei's feet.

That was the location of the body of the eunuch who assassinated Han Fei.

Wei Zhuang, standing beside Han Fei, narrowed his eyes slightly, but after noticing the point where Ji Wuye's blade would strike, he ultimately made no move.

"These assassins have infiltrated the palace, and even the Ninth Prince has been assassinated. The king's eunuchs and maids are all assassins. How can the king feel at ease?"

"Because of these assassins, His Majesty ordered me to take over the palace with the city's defense forces and to take him to a safe place!"

Nobody believes such nonsense.

However, now that the King of Han is missing, the assassin has actually appeared in front of everyone.

Ji Wuye, under the pretext of assassination, ordered the city defense troops to take over the palace, and he also had a so-called royal decree on his hands.

Zhang Kai was also helpless for a moment.

As long as Ji Wuye is still willing to play the game within the rules, Zhang Kaidi is unwilling to break ties with Ji Wuye.

"You all don't believe me?"

Ji Wuye glanced around and sneered, "Haven't you all seen it? These assassins have gone so far as to attempt to assassinate this general in broad daylight. What do you say..."

Is it possible to assassinate you?

His rough voice carried a chilling killing intent.

A cold wind swept by, causing beads of sweat to appear on the bodies of many officials and members of the royal family present.

This is a blatant threat, but no one dares to ignore it.

Ji Wuye had done this kind of thing before.

But they're unwilling to admit it.

Those following Zhang Kaidi were all his former students and officials; even members of the royal family would not side with Ji Wuye at this time.

Ultimately, they could only remain silent.

"Hahahahaha!"

Seeing everyone's angry but speechless expressions, Ji Wuye burst into wild laughter.

He'd wanted to do this for a long time!

When Lord Changxin blatantly lied in the Korean court, calling a horse a deer, even the mighty General of Korea could only reluctantly agree.

What power that was!

Today, Ji Wuye finally did it!

"Rest assured, everyone. Once these assassins are captured and the palace is completely safe, I will naturally return His Majesty unharmed!"

Satisfied, Ji Wuye began to soothe everyone's emotions.

He didn't intend to actually rebel, so he needed these people to cooperate.

"General, now that the King has been moved to a safe place, we should at least be allowed to see him."

With white hair and beard, dressed in a magnificent purple robe, he remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

The Zhang family had countless protégés and former officials who had served as a check on Ji Wuye in the court for many years; they were truly loyal to the state of Han.

Others could remain silent, but Zhang Kaidi could not; he was the only one who could rival Ji Wuye in terms of status.

If he continues to remain silent while in the position of the leader, then he will truly be letting Ji Wuye do whatever he wants.

"Of course not!"

Ji Wuye looked at Zhang Kaidi, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He refused without hesitation: "In Korea, only you all here have the courage and ability to assassinate the King."

"Perhaps the mastermind behind those assassins is hidden among you. How could I, the general, place the king in danger!"

"You have all witnessed the assassin's bizarre abilities just now. Even I, the general, needed the aid of the battle formation to defeat him. If His Majesty's location is exposed and he is put in danger, can you bear the responsibility?"

Even a high-sounding reason is still a reason.

Han Fei's use of the Reverse Scale Sword Spirit to impersonate an assassin allowed him to enter the Han King's palace, but it also made Ji Wuye's excuse more perfect.

"And what about the Ninth Prince?"

Zhang Liang, who was following behind Zhang Kaidi, was still a spirited young man. Seeing so many people being manipulated by the treacherous minister Ji Wuye, he finally couldn't help but speak up.

"The Ninth Prince would never assassinate the King. If the Ninth Prince is to meet the King on behalf of the officials, the General should not obstruct him."

Zhang Liang was still somewhat naive in his youth.

Ji Wuye merely sneered: "In the past, the Ninth Prince certainly wouldn't have harmed the King, but that may not be the case now."

"No need to say it."

Han Fei spoke up to stop him.

But Ji Wuye wouldn't stop: "Although a crown prince has not yet been chosen, if the king is killed, the Ninth Prince has the greatest chance of inheriting the throne."

"If the Ninth Prince is willing to guarantee that he will take full responsibility if the King is harmed, then this general can allow the Ninth Prince to meet the King on behalf of all the officials!"

How can that be guaranteed?

Everyone present was certain that if Han Fei dared to make a promise, the moment he met with the King of Han, news of the King of Han's assassination would immediately spread.

"Since Father trusts the General so much, then please continue searching for the assassin to protect Father."

Han Fei has regressed.

Given the current situation, there is no advantage in directly confronting Ji Wuye, so we have to think of another way.

"Madam Mingzhu..."

……

night.

Wei Zhuang, accompanied by Han Fei, sneaked into the palace again late at night.

But they were stopped as soon as they arrived at the inner palace.

This is a maid who has served in Lady Mingzhu's palace for a long time.

"The lady has ordered that if the Ninth Young Master comes, you should say three words to him."

The maid was expressionless and cold, like a lifeless puppet.

Wei Zhuang looked at the maid with some surprise and suspicion, the Shark Tooth sword in his hand trembling slightly.

Han Fei didn't notice anything unusual and just chuckled.

"Brother Wei Zhuang, I told you, don't underestimate women, especially intelligent women like Lady Mingzhu."

"What three words does Lady Mingzhu want to tell Han Fei?"

"Emerald Tiger".

The maid spoke coldly.

As soon as she finished speaking, she transformed into a black afterimage and vanished without a trace.

Han Fei didn't pay attention to the maid's departure, but laughed as if he had just realized something: "Brother Wei Zhuang, tonight's harvest is greater than I expected!"

But Wei Zhuang simply stared intently at the spot where the maid had been standing.

"Madam Mingzhu is more cunning than you can imagine."