Dafeng’s Night Squad

Chapter 1585: Emperor (2)

Everyone’s eyes fell on Xu Qi ‘an, waiting to see how he would answer.

It was not that they had no backbone, but Da Feng was already in a precarious situation. Their choice was forced by the situation and they would never admit to Xu Qi ‘an’s words.

“Then let me do it!”

Xu Qi ‘an’s tone suddenly rose.

“Let the soldiers on the front line come, let the men who are willing to shed their blood for great Feng come. Whether Da Feng perishes or prospers, it’s up to us. It’s not up to you weak scholars who only know how to argue in the temple.

“Soldiers, are you willing to die on the battlefield for the Central Plains and Dafeng?”

In the hall, the armored soldiers holding weapons responded loudly, ”

“I’m willing to die on the battlefield with Xu yinluo!”

Xu Qi ‘an looked at the Civil officials around him and sneered, ”

“If I die in battle and the DA Feng soldiers are crushed, it’s still not too late for you to surrender.”

No one spoke again.

At this moment, Xu Qi ‘an reached out his hand and said calmly, ”

“Come!”

Outside the hall, a glistening yellow light whizzed in and sent him into Xu Qi ‘an’s hands.

The nation-suppressing sword!

It still chose Xu Qi. an … At this moment, the members of the royal family, the nobles, and the Dukes in the palace all stared at Emperor Gaozu’s sword, which was a divine weapon that had suppressed the fate of the country for six hundred years.

In their eyes, there was shock, helplessness, reflection, and relief.

After three months, after the death of the previous emperor, the country-guarding sword chose Xu Qi ‘an again.

The hall fell into a deathly silence. No one retorted or berated him.

Huaiqing’s expression was cold as he placed his hands on his lower abdomen and said,

“Please stay in the hall and wait for my summoning.”

She then looked at Xu Qi ‘an and nodded.

Xu Qi ‘an bent down and picked up Emperor Yongxing, walking out with huaiqing.

When he passed by the cloud state’s diplomatic mission, he cast a sidelong glance at them.

Ji Yuan, Xu yuanshuang, and Xu yuanhuai all felt a chill in their hearts.

After Xu Qi ‘an and Huai Qing left the throne room, Ji Yuan lowered his voice and said,

“Yuan, Yuan Huai, do you have the confidence to break out?”

Xu yuanhuai looked at him as if he was an idiot.

“There are already three rank-4s in the hall, there must be more outside.”

Despair filled the hearts of the cloud state’s diplomatic mission.

damn it, this brainless brute. Didn’t he say that Xu Qi ‘an was extremely intelligent and had defeated the state preceptor repeatedly?! Ji Yuan’s eyes were bloodshot, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

is he crazy!!

He believed that with the current situation in Da Feng,”compromising for the sake of the whole” was a wise choice to make. Then, he would slowly plan and look for the possibility of a comeback.

Ji Yuan believed that Xu Qi ‘an should have such wisdom, which was why he was so confident to enter the capital city to negotiate and show off as the winner.

However, Xu Qi ‘an’s current choice did not match his past actions.

He was as reckless as a completely uncouth warrior.

Ji Yuan was scared, and a chill rose from his heart.

Xu Qi ‘an, who was seeking his own death, would not have any concerns.

The cloud state’s diplomatic mission was in danger!

………..

In the Imperial study.

Xu Qi ‘an threw Emperor Yongxing onto the big chair and looked at his brother-in-law, who was dumbfounded. He said lightly, ”

“Do you need me to grind it for you?”

Emperor Yongxing’s face turned pale and he said unwillingly, ”

“If you don’t want this one to make peace, this one can change. If you want the court to continue fighting, this one can also go along with your wishes. Xu Qi ‘an, I’ve given you my sister’s marriage, but you’ve repaid my kindness with ingratitude.

“You’re returning kindness with enmity!”

At the end of his sentence, he roared.

“I gave you a chance.” Xu Qi ‘an picked up a piece of ink and gently ground it.

“You married Lin ‘an to me only to win me over. If the person who advanced to third rank was someone else, you would also give Lin’ an to him. Lin ‘an is the girl I like, but you see her as a tool to win people’s hearts.

“Yongxing, your biggest mistake is sitting in this position.

“You don’t have the ability, but you’re greedy for power and position. The peace negotiations are only the beginning. If the subsequent wars are not successful, you will continue to make more decisions to sell out the country to protect yourself.

“I’m forcing you to abdicate, not only for self-protection, but also to serve the country.”

He dipped the brush in ink and handed it to Yongxing, ”

“That’s all I have to say, do your best.”

Xu Qi ‘an then looked at Huai Qing.

“There are still a few battles in the Imperial Palace that haven’t subsided. I’ll go suppress them first. I’ll leave this place to you.”

Huaiqing nodded.

After watching Xu Qi ‘an leave, she ordered the soldiers outside, ”

“Go and invite Prince Li over. Bring all the princes and Junwang in the hall.”

The armored soldiers obeyed and left.

Not long after, a few silver gongs and a dozen armed soldiers escorted the princes and Junwang into the side hall beside the Imperial study.

Prince Li was old and had not come to court today.

Prince Li, who was leaning on a walking stick, walked over the threshold. His slightly turbid eyes swept across the room.

Huaiqing, who was wearing a plain white dress, sat in the main seat. Prince Yu, the other princes, and the Junwang sat in the guest seats. Their expressions were a little reserved, in stark contrast to huaiqing, who was leisurely sipping his tea.

“Granduncle, please take a seat.”

Huaiqing gestured for Prince Li to sit next to her.

Prince Li walked over unhurriedly with his walking stick and sat down beside huaiqing. He turned his head to look at this junior who didn’t show off his abilities and slowly said,

“Tell me what’s going on,”

Surprisingly, the old prince’s attitude was calm.

Huaiqing laughed,

“The bigger the matter, the calmer granduncle will be. Then huaiqing will be direct.”

He immediately explained the matter in a simple manner.

“Force Yongxing to abdicate …” Prince Li sighed.

“This King is already old and has no heart to fight for power. Da Feng has come to this point today, who is right and who is wrong, this King can not be clear. This King knows that you invited everyone here because you don’t want a bloody conflict.

“Just say it, who do you want to establish?”

All the princes and princesses present looked at the flame Prince in unison.

The flame Prince was the son of the Empress Dowager, the legitimate son, and also huaiqing’s blood brother. Huaiqing and Xu Qi ‘an had joined forces to rebel, so it was impossible for them to help others.

He had to support his elder brother.

If this Prince were to take the throne, they would have no objections. Emperor Yongxing had betrayed his ancestors and acknowledged the Yunzhou bloodline as the legitimate decision, which had offended everyone in the imperial family.

It was impossible for them to protect the throne of Emperor Yongxing and go against their own lives.

The flame Imperial Prince’s face instantly turned red. He could hear his heart beating wildly in his chest, and his blood boiled.

He couldn’t help but think of the history of Zhou that huaiqing had let him read-wait for the right time!

He knew that the day he had been waiting for had finally come.

“Well done, huaiqing!”

The flame Imperial Prince took a deep breath, stood up and walked towards his sister. He made a gesture of placing his hand on her shoulder to show his appreciation.

Huaiqing raised his head and looked at him coldly.

“Sixth brother, you’re not qualified to sit on the throne.”

She turned to look at Prince Li, sweeping her gaze across the princes and Kings present. She said word by word,

“Bengong wants to be an Emperor!”

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