King Zhongshun was very angry.
How could this be — — he thought.
He was clearly going to get it done tonight.
Although he had experienced the insignificant episode yesterday, the overall situation and the advantage were on his side. The timing, location, and people were all in his favor. Other than the geographical advantage, he had everything else in his hands.
Jia Ying's audacity, faking an imperial edict, and stirring up trouble in Jinling — these were all petty tricks. Once the imperial power swept over them, they would immediately collapse. Without the support of the imperial power, they would have to meet force with force.
But when it came to war, one had to rely on numbers and the strong to bully the weak. He wrote a letter and called for many helpers. There were a lot of people, and there were also experts, such as his elder brother Li Yuanba, the guests of his uncle's family, the experts of Prince Zhong Shun's residence, and Su Qin and Old Man Fu. Whether it was in terms of numbers or quality, it was not something that Jia Ying, who had desperately escaped from the Great Desolate Mountain, could compare to … Not to mention, he had also lost his sacred sword.
This was originally a sure-win situation.
Taking advantage of the situation, taking advantage of the name, and taking advantage of the number of people, he only needed to gather his men and horses, encircle them, and crush them fair and square. Forging an imperial edict was a great traitor and a traitor. With this, he basically did not need to fabricate any other charges, and he would be able to take down his entire family justifiably, and deal with them however he wanted.
It was supposed to be like this.
But now King Zhongshun felt very disgusted and angry.
How should he put it? It was like a mosquito. You could kill it with a slap, but you couldn't catch it or find it. It would buzz in your ear, disgusting.
The young prince felt very disgusted.
Because … damn it, it's happening again.
Outside, it was a cloudy day. Although it wasn't raining, everyone knew that a storm was inevitable. But now, at this time, the hooligans and scoundrels from last night seemed to have caught up on their sleep and were running around again. The same slogan, the same scene, reminded King Zhongshun of a familiar smell.
He vaguely smelled the smell of shit. Maybe it was an illusion, but he was very angry right now.
"Eat shit!
Zhongshun bastard! "
Similar slogans could be heard on the streets and alleys of Jinling.
The young prince kicked over the table in front of him and shouted, "Kill!
Send people to kill them!
Kill them now!
Kill them all!
Let's see who dares to shout! "
Su Qin said helplessly, "Young Prince, calm down. This is Jia Ying's desperation …"
"I know!
But I can't! "King Zhongshun roared." Some of the reinforcements have already entered the city!
My Imperial Brother will be here soon!
This kind of thing is spread all over the city. What will happen to this prince's face?
If Imperial Father knew that I had suffered such a big loss, he would definitely be disappointed! "
Su Qin was speechless for a moment.
Then, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It was obviously the same trick, but it actually made this guy fall for it twice. Moreover, it was for different reasons and in different positions …
But it still didn't work.
"Your Highness, first of all, this must be Jia Ying's scheme. Secondly, even if you kill a few waves of people, what's the use?
The hoodlums are all over the city. If you want to teach them a lesson, you should wait until after tonight. "
Su Qin comforted the young prince. It wasn't like he needed money to say this, so there was no harm in saying more. "Right now, it's just Jia Ying's desperation. He's running out of tricks, so he wants to make you panic. But you can't panic now. You have to wait until everything is arranged and then take them down in one fell swoop. Once you catch Jia Ying, last night's matter will vanish like smoke and the victor will have all the power to speak …"
The young prince's eyes softened a little.
"If you win, then nothing will matter. All the small setbacks will be hidden under the light of victory. No one will care about the small losses you've suffered, because the glory of defeating Jia Ying will be incomparably dazzling. Compared to that, some negative remarks will be nothing more than empty rumors."
Hearing this earnest advice, King Zhongshun finally calmed down for the time being.
But he was still angry.
But after comforting the young prince, Su Qin couldn't help but feel gloomy. When it came down to it, Sun Lang's every move was so unpredictable. He couldn't control it, and it made him feel disgusted.
"What do you want?"
Time passed, and the sky gradually darkened. Dark clouds hung in the sky for an entire day, so dark that it was frightening. But the expected heavy rain didn't come yet.
King Zhongshun's hiding place finally welcomed his guests.
The lights in the room were already lit, and a map was spread out on the table. People of noble status, people with military power, and people with strong martial arts sat around the table, discussing in low voices and making arrangements. King Zhongshun frowned, his finger pointing on the map. He wanted to set up an inescapable net, and no one would be able to escape.
"Not only do we have to defeat Rongguo Manor, but we also have to completely crush them and split them up."
King Zhongshun glanced at Su Qin. "Sir, go save Jia Xu and wake him up. Duke Ning himself is more persuasive than Jia Shidao. He must be furious right now, and wants to settle accounts with his unfilial son … We can make him fulfill his promise."
Su Qin nodded slowly, but hesitation appeared on his face.
King Zhongshun frowned slightly. "Sir … do you have any other questions?"
Su Qin looked up at the faces of the people around him. Everyone was looking at him. Some had curiosity in their eyes, some were probing, and some were provocative and disdainful.
Those who could discuss a grand plan with King Zhongshun here weren't ordinary people. They were either people of high status or strong martial arts. Such people must be arrogant and conceited, so it wasn't strange for them to have such expressions. Now that everyone was gathered together to do something big, their morale must be high, but …
But Su Qin instinctively felt uneasy.
Although he had expected this day, he still felt uneasy when it came to it.
Because he couldn't grasp the direction of the future.
Whether it was sowing discord or conspiracies, all of this could be calculated, predicted, and controlled. But now, it was all out of control. It was like a chariot that had been accelerated to the extreme. The enemy was right in front of you, and you could only crash into it … You had done everything you could, but the consequences were unpredictable. No one knew what would happen if you crashed into it …
He hesitated, wondering if he should advise King Zhongshun to wait a little longer. For example, wait until tomorrow, and continue to waste time with Sun Lang. They could afford it anyway … But he saw King Zhongshun's sinister gaze, as if reminding him not to do anything he shouldn't do. He sighed inwardly.
Why would anyone rush to their deaths in this day and age … How stupid.
He was about to say something when he suddenly saw light outside the window.
A flash of light that illuminated the world suddenly erupted, followed by a rumbling sound.
Then everyone heard the sound of raindrops. The rain came quickly, and in almost an instant, it was pouring down, and the air was filled with water vapor.
Someone in the room said, "It's finally raining …"
Su Qin's heart twitched.
It's finally here …
In the Jinling government office, Jia Yucun looked at the roaring rain, hesitated for a moment, and then shouted, "Guards!
Call the Dianshi of the Sixth Branch here!
If anyone doesn't come, I'll take care of them with my axe! "
Perhaps the image of the First Old Master holding a sharp axe last night was too deeply ingrained in people's hearts, but the guards didn't waste time and immediately responded, and split up to find the Dianshi of the Sixth Branch.
After giving the order, Jia Yucun looked at the roaring rain outside and muttered to himself, "They're taking action after the rain?
How can they be so accurate … "
In the Shi Family, Shi Yiquan looked at the rain outside and took a deep breath. "Let's begin!"
In the Ningguo Mansion, Jia Shidao gathered all the family guards and said lightly, "Open the door and let them in. Do you all remember what to do?
Father isn't here, so you have to work hard and don't disappoint him. "
Everyone roared in response.
In the Rongguo Mansion, Xue Baochai and Lin Daiyu looked at the pouring rain outside, then turned to the nervous Jia Tanchun and said, "Let's begin … Trust us."
Tanchun hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "You must protect Grandma."
"Of course."
Then came the orders. The Dowager Duchess was unconscious, Wang Xifeng was missing, and Jia Tanchun, Lin Daiyu, and Xue Baochai were the most powerful people in the Rongguo Mansion. Under the orders, the entire Rongguo Mansion began to move. Although some people didn't understand and some panicked, the orders were carried out.
Soon, King Zhongshun received the news.
"Oh no!" The young prince slapped the table and stood up, shouting, "They're trying to escape!"
King Zhongshun understood, he completely understood. A flash of inspiration flashed through his mind.
He completely understood.
So that was it. This cunning guy … He wanted to escape with his family, he was stirring up trouble outside, he was calm and unmoving like a mountain. It was all to cover up his true motive.
Indeed, all the men in the Rongguo Mansion were dead, and Jia Ying only had a few real family members. One or two carriages could take them all away. So that was it!
How could he let him do as he wished?
King Zhongshun shouted, "Send the signal!
Everyone move out!
Let's go there now!
Surround the Rongguo Mansion, no one can escape … Let's move out now!
Move out! "
Su Qin suddenly stood up. "Your Highness!"
King Zhongshun didn't listen to his nonsense this time. He pointed at Su Qin and shouted, "Teacher, you go to the Rongguo Mansion!
You must find Jia Xu and wake him up!
We're going to the Rongguo Mansion, now!
Send the signal immediately!
Have the people lying in ambush move out quickly!
Guard the gate, charge into the mansion, take control of the men, and occupy every corner!
Don't let anyone escape!
Don't let the enemy's scheme succeed! "
Everyone roared in response, then immediately left. As for Su Qin's stunned and enlightened gaze — who would pay attention to a mere strategist?
Although it was raining heavily, the special signal flare from Li Huo still exploded in the air. Then, a roar sounded in the dark city. The troops that had been arranged in advance and the well-prepared elites rushed out of their hiding places in the shortest time possible. Their murderous aura tore apart the curtain of rain.
King Zhongshun put on his raincoat and mounted his horse. He pulled out his gleaming saber and galloped through the rainy night, shouting, "Jia Ying!
I'm coming to kill you! "