Zhu Tian: A journey of spiritual practice starting from Joy of Life

Chapter 198 Eunuch Hou's Memories: Meeting with Li Chengze

After carefully putting away the four imperial edicts, Leng Feibai transformed into black mist and left the Twelve-Story Tower. He then used the Emperor's Qi Observation Technique to locate and pinpoint Eunuch Hou's position and flew directly there.

As Emperor Qing's personal eunuch, Eunuch Hou had his own courtyard in the palace.

It's just that he usually takes care of Emperor Qing personally and rarely comes here.

Now that Emperor Qing has left the palace, apart from going to his bedchamber to clean during the day, Eunuch Hou spends most of his time in his room in a daze.

As Emperor Qing's confidant, Eunuch Hou was perfectly aware of the emperor's plans this time.

At this moment, he only regretted that he did not have Hong Sixiang's ability to die with His Majesty.

Outside the room, Leng Feibai transformed into an insect and crawled in through the window crack, releasing a burst of energy that knocked out the dazed eunuch Hou, who was sitting at the table in a daze.

"I'm sorry, Eunuch Hou!"

As Leng Feibai finished speaking, he returned to human form and placed Eunuch Hou back on the bed inside the room.

Putting Emperor Qing aside, Eunuch Hou treated him and Fan Xian fairly well.

Leng Feibai was unwilling to hurt him unless absolutely necessary.

Taking advantage of Eunuch Hou's unconsciousness, Leng Feibai raised his hand and placed it on his head, copying all the memories in his mind and extracting them.

Looking at the unconscious Eunuch Hou, Leng Feibai sighed, used his red hands to clean up several hidden injuries on his body, and then turned and left.

The scene shifts, and Leng Feibai flies out of the palace and goes straight back to the courtyard he bought when he entered the capital, where he begins to sense Eunuch Hou's memories.

Soon, Leng Feibai found the part he needed in his memory.

"His Majesty!"

Looking at Emperor Qing sitting in front of him, Eunuch Hou asked with a hint of reluctance, "Have you really made up your mind?"

Seeing Eunuch Hou's expression, Emperor Qing clutched his chest and said calmly, "You know my health best. Rather than let me die in bed, I'd rather I fight for Qing before I die. If I can really take Ku He and Si Gu Jian with me before I die, with Fan Xian's abilities, plus Leng Feibai's martial prowess and Qing's resources, we could easily sweep through Northern Qi and Dongyi City, unifying the entire world. But if..."

Emperor Qing coughed as he spoke.

Upon seeing this, Eunuch Hou quickly stepped forward to help Emperor Qing catch his breath and handed him a cup of tea.

Emperor Qing drank the tea and, after a moment, said, "But even if Ku He and Si Gu Jian join forces to kill me, it doesn't matter. With Ye Liuyun here, plus Grandmasters Leng Feibai and Wu Zhu, neither Northern Qi nor Dongyi City can threaten the safety of Qing Kingdom."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Hou couldn't help but ask, "Young Master Leng, didn't he fall from his cultivation level?"

"That kid's a smart guy!"

Emperor Qing said with a cold laugh, "He knows that as long as he becomes a Grandmaster, I will target him. So as long as I live, he cannot become a Grandmaster."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Hou understood immediately and quickly said, "You mean that after Young Master Leng broke through to the Grandmaster level, he discarded some of his power, causing himself to return to the upper ninth rank!"

"This is the only way!"

Emperor Qing said calmly, "That boy is cunning. He knew that becoming a Grandmaster would put pressure on the Fan family. That's why he did this!"

After speaking, Emperor Qing paused for a moment before saying, "After I leave the capital, find some time to bring Qin Ye to the palace so he can meet the Crown Prince. The Second Prince has five thousand private soldiers. If Li Chengqian really wants to fight him, he'll need his own army. The Imperial Guards are under Li Chengru's control, so he can't mobilize them. The rest of the troops can't be mobilized without my troop deployment token. The only ones he might be able to control are the five thousand armored soldiers Qin Ye is secretly training. After I leave, you must make sure they make contact. That way, when news of my death arrives, he and the Second Prince can then plot a rebellion to seize the throne!"

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Hou couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, but if this is the case, if the two princes fail, it will inevitably..."

"Don't worry, I will leave behind an imperial edict of pardon to save their lives."

After Emperor Qing finished speaking, he coughed again, raised his head and said, "When the time comes, I will write two copies of this imperial edict and the imperial edict to pass the throne to Fan Xian. I will give one copy to you and one copy to Leng Feibai. If that brat fails to produce the imperial edict, you will produce the imperial edict and read it aloud to the court officials."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Hou revealed a resolute expression and said, "This old servant understands. Your Majesty, rest assured, this old servant will complete this mission as long as I live."

"Eunuch Hou!"

Emperor Qing looked at Eunuch Hou, who had been by his side for many years, and sighed, "You have a good relationship with Fan Xian. After he ascends the throne, he won't make things difficult for you. At that time, you should leave the palace and retire there!"

After hearing this, Eunuch Hou said nothing more, and immediately knelt down and kowtowed to Emperor Qing. As for the rest, Leng Feibai watched it at double speed.

Following Emperor Qing's orders, Eunuch Hou brought Qin Ye into the palace one night and secretly led him into the Eastern Palace to make a deal with Li Chengqian.

Qin Ye helped Li Chengqian seize the throne. After the success, Li Chengqian wanted to find a way to help Qin Ye eliminate Fan Xian, the bastard who indirectly caused the death of his son.

"They really know how to find help!"

Leng Feibai said disdainfully, "I just don't know if you can withstand Fan Xian's swordsmanship. However..."

A cold glint flashed, and a wicked expression appeared on Leng Feibai's face.

An hour later, at Li Chengze's residence in Kyoto.

Li Chengze, who had already gone to bed fully clothed, suddenly felt something stick to his face.

"Um"

Li Chengze woke up immediately and quickly removed the covering from his face.

"What is this?!"

As soon as Li Chengze finished speaking, Xie Bi'an, who was resting by the door, rushed in with his sword.

"Your Highness, what has happened!"

Xie Bi'an looked at Li Chengze, who was panting heavily, and a look of worry flashed across his face.

"What is this piece of paper? Bring me an oil lamp!"

Li Chengze looked at the paper in his hand and could vaguely make out the writing on it.

Xie Bi'an quickly brought over the oil lamp, and Li Chengze began to read by its light.

"Tomorrow morning, I'll treat you to barbecue on the east bank of the river. — Respectfully, Leng Feibai!"

"Why is this jinx back?!"

Li Chengze's expression changed, and the white paper in his hand fell to the ground.

Seeing this, Xie Bi'an quickly asked, "Your Highness, shall we go or not? We're under house arrest anyway!"

"go with!"

Li Chengze said with amusement, "Since he wants to see me when he comes back, I'll go and take a look."

"But he!"

Xie Bi'an wanted to continue persuading him, but Li Chengze interrupted him, "If he really wanted to kill me, I would already be dead. In that case, let's go and see what Leng Feibai is up to!"

The next morning, on the east bank of the river, Leng Feibai stood in front of an iron platform. A fire was burning beneath the platform, and pieces of meat were being fried on it, sizzling with oil.

Not long after, the sound of horses being spurred came from behind.

Leng Feibai looked up and saw Li Chengze riding over alone.

"What, Young Master Leng? We're enemies. You just got back, and you want to treat me to barbecue!"

Listening to Li Chengze's half-curious, half-joking words, Leng Feibai calmly said, "It seems His Highness was lenient with the beating you received. It's only been a few days, and you're already jumping around again!"

As soon as he said that, Li Chengze's expression immediately turned ugly.

But soon, Li Chengze laughed and said, "Of course, the older brother cares about his younger brother. He only hit me hard in the first few blows, and then stopped after that!"

(End of this chapter)