"What are you worried about?" Wei Shuxuan looked at Xin Zizhao in confusion.
"Of course it's about your father."
"How could I not be worried? But it's already a fact. All I can do now is to deal with Sima Tianhai as soon as possible, release the control over the death - warriors, and let them return to their hometowns and reunite with their families."
Sima Tianhai had already learned that Qi Ha'er and Xin Yeheng had seized the imperial power of the Yulong Kingdom. Looking at the letter in his hand, a faint smile curled up on his lips. "Very good, very good. Qi Ha'er and my grandson have done a great job."
Just then, two of Sima Tianhai's subordinates returned from outside. They were the man and woman Wei Shuxuan had seen in the Sima Mansion last time, the red - dressed girl and the tall man wearing a half - mask. "Your subordinates, Hong Ying and Bai Yue, pay their respects to the master!"
"You're finally back. Have you finished the task I assigned you?" Sima Tianhai's face still showed a hint of uncontrollable joy.
"We've already finished it. We've assisted Lieutenant Lan and the others in transporting the death - warriors to Baiyang Town. Moreover, thanks to the emperor's policy, we can easily mingle with the teams heading to the capital. In this way, we can lie in ambush in the capital openly."
Hong Ying boasted to Sima Tianhai proudly, while Bai Yue still hung her head indifferently, saying nothing. Sima Tianhai nodded. "According to Qi Ha'er, the emperor has left the palace because he went to look for his queen. That emperor actually gave up such a great kingdom for a woman. If he were my child, I would surely punish him severely. Xin Zhuyun is really bad at raising children."
"It is said that the emperor was sent out of the palace by Xin Zhuyun since he was a child. He seems to be hostile to Xin Zhuyun."
"Humph, anyway, the Yulong Kingdom is now in the hands of my grandson, which means it's in my hands. Our previous efforts to recruit soldiers were not in vain. After we join forces with the elite troops led by Qi Ha'er, we can continue to attack the Qiangfeng Kingdom. Then, I will become the overlord who rules both the Yulong Kingdom and the Qiangfeng Kingdom. Hahaha!"
"Congratulations, General Sima! Congratulations, General Sima!" Everyone in the main hall knelt down and congratulated Sima Tianhai in unison.
Sima Tianhai threw his head back and laughed. Dark ambition glinted in his eyes.
On the way back to the capital, Xin Zizhao learned from Wei Shuxuan what had happened to her in Baolan Town recently. He almost forgot that he had to settle accounts with her. "Speaking of which, what did you promise me when you set off for Baolan Town?"
Wei Shuxuan was startled. She thought she had managed to deceive Xin Zizhao, but unexpectedly, this man still remembered it. She felt a bit guilty. "What are you talking about? I don't know what you mean."
"Don't think you can hide it from me. I'll definitely settle accounts with you about the matter of you sneaking off to the Qiangfeng Kingdom alone."
Although Xin Zizhao's voice was cold, it was filled with deep concern. Since Wei Shuxuan had her back to him, she didn't see his expression. She felt a bit wronged and wanted to plead her case. "Xin Zizhao, I didn't go to the Qiangfeng Kingdom alone. Zi An went with me. So it doesn't count as going alone. You're wronging me."
"It just so happens that Zi An was willing to go with you this time. If Zi An hadn't gone with you, you would still have insisted on going to the Qiangfeng Kingdom alone. Do you think I don't know you?" Xin Zizhao raised his eyebrows and looked at the person sitting in front of him. Wei Shuxuan turned her head slightly and happened to meet Xin Zizhao's gaze. Sensing the man's stare, she turned her head away nervously and pretended to look ahead indifferently.
Now they were almost at Baiyang Town. Ge Zian once told Wei Shuxuan that the people were transporting the death - warriors in the direction of Baiyang Town, but they weren't sure if it was really Baiyang Town.
The silvery moon hung high in the night sky.
Since it was getting late, Xin Zizhao and Wei Shuxuan stayed at an inn five kilometers away from Baiyang Town. When they entered the inn, they found that there were quite a few people in the lobby, and they all looked unfriendly. Xin Zizhao pulled Wei Shuxuan and walked straight up to the innkeeper. "Sir, do you still have any rooms?"
"Yes. How many rooms would you like, sir?" The innkeeper smiled.
"Five rooms."
"Coincidentally, there are just five rooms left. I'll arrange them for you right away!"
Just as the innkeeper finished speaking, a rough male voice sounded in the lobby. "Boss, didn't I tell you I wanted five rooms? Haven't you prepared them for me yet?"
"Ah?" The innkeeper looked at the burly man who had spoken with a troubled expression. "But, sir, you didn't say you wanted five rooms just now. Moreover, you're alone. How can you need five rooms?"
Xin Zizhao squinted at the burly man. This man was clearly here to pick a fight and was obviously trying to stop them from staying here. "What do you mean? Have we offended you?"
"You haven't offended me. I just don't want to stay with people like you."
Wow, this man was really arrogant. Wei Shuxuan glanced at him. He seemed to be a useless man. She wondered where he got the courage to challenge Xin Zizhao.
"Who are you, you nobody! How dare you talk to our master like that!" Xin Shang immediately stepped forward and pointed at the burly man, scolding him.
"What? Do you want to fight me? Don't think you're the only ones with numbers. My brothers are all here!" The burly man stood up, placed the big knife on the chair onto the table, and stepped on the chair with one foot. He looked very imposing. Then the men sitting at the tables behind also stood up. There were probably a dozen of them.
"Wei Wei."
"Yes, miss."
"Teach these trouble - makers a lesson!"
"Yes, miss!"
Xin Zizhao thought that just Wei Wei alone was enough to deal with these small fries.
In just a moment, the dozen or so men were all knocked to the ground by Wei Wei, and the man who had come to pick the fight was already under Wei Wei's foot. "You've got a big mouth. Apologize to our master right away!"
However, as soon as the burly man was knocked down by Wei Wei, he immediately begged for mercy from Xin Zizhao and the others. "Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean it. Please spare me, sirs!"
Sure enough, as expected, he was a coward without any backbone.