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Chapter 319, The entire court is loyal to the King, how can there be any talk of disloyalty? (Seeking monthly votes!)

Seeing this, Xu Qing could only helplessly raise his hands and look at Yan Lingji, saying softly...

"You see? It's not what you think. She has needs, and I have solutions, so we've teamed up for now."

"The people from Luo Wang probably won't let this go easily, and she'll have to help us fend off Hei Bai Xuan Jian along the way."

Yan Lingji watched Jing Ni's departing figure, then glanced at Xu Qing, and snorted.

"You're good to be honest. Everything's packed for you. Wushuang is waiting for us by the carriage at the back gate. Do you have anything else to take care of?"

"There is something I need to discuss. I've rescued Consort Hu. You know my relationship with her. Later, at the Mo Clan disciples' gathering, I will have the Divine Slayer Swordsman escort her to Mount Taiyi."

Xu Qing didn't hide anything from Yan Lingji and told her about his plans for Hu Meiren. Even though he was a scumbag, he wanted to be honest about it.

"I knew you weren't a good person. You even went after someone's concubine. Aren't you afraid that Nongyu from Zilan Pavilion will break off all ties with you?"

Yan Lingji smiled as she looked at Xu Qing, a ball of flame rising in her palm. Although her icy blue eyes sparkled with laughter, Xu Qing still felt a chill run down his spine.

"Since we've done this, we have to take responsibility for it to the end~ But you will always be the woman I love most." Xu Qing held Yan Lingji's hand and extinguished the flames in her palm as he spoke.

As Yan Lingji listened to the sweet nothings, her displeasure dissipated. She knew that she was the one who came later, and she had heard about what Xu Qing had done before.

However, since Xu Qing said she was the woman he loved most, that means she held the highest position, and that's enough.

"Humph~"

Yan Lingji snorted and ignored Xu Qing. She raised her little foot and stepped on Xu Qing before turning around and going inside to get her luggage.

Seeing that the little vixen Yan Lingji had been calmed down, Xu Qing sighed inwardly before turning to find Hu Meiren.

Less than a quarter of an hour later, Boss Han arrived at the Hidden Dragon Hall with the Divine Slayer Swordsman.

After embracing Hu Meiren for a while, Xu Qing helped the tearful Hu Meiren onto the carriage and watched Han Laoda and the God-Slaying Swordsman leave.

"What? Are you heartbroken? You can take her to Qin State too~" Yan Lingji's charming and seductive voice rang out behind Xu Qing.

"Never mind, I'm afraid some guy might light it for me while I'm sleeping," Xu Qing joked.

Xu Qing had naturally considered taking Hu Meiren to the Qin Kingdom, but he knew the journey wouldn't be peaceful, and since she didn't know martial arts, trouble was inevitable.

The best solution would be to temporarily send him to Mount Taiyi and let Madam Hu take care of him.

Before Yan Lingji could speak, Xu Qing reached out and took her hand, heading towards the two carriages not far away.

"Let's go, we should go." Xu Qing glanced in the direction of Xinzheng and said with emotion.

Seeing Xu Qing's sad expression, Yan Lingji didn't reply, letting him lead her hand towards the carriage.

When Ying Zheng saw Xu Qing approaching, he also lifted the curtain of the carriage.

"Sir, my teacher and I have discussed this based on the information provided by Li Si, and we have decided to take the Wusui route when we return to Qin this time."

"Wusui is garrisoned with 100,000 Qin troops, including the elite Pingyang Heavy Armored Army. The commander of this army is Wang Yi, a veteran general of Qin. He served three generations of monarchs and rose to the rank of Left Grand Master. He has made outstanding contributions to the Qin state and is worthy of trust."

Ying Zheng looked at Xu Qing and spoke slowly.

"Veteran Wang Yi?"

Xu Qing looked at Ying Zheng with a complicated expression. He remembered that although Wang Yi was still loyal to Qin because of the incident when King Zhaoxiang of Qin killed Bai Qi, his attitude towards the King of Qin was another matter.

Moreover, he has now been turned against his cause and is now plotting to kill Ying Zheng.

In the original story, the enemy surrounded and killed Ying Zheng in the military camp, but ultimately misjudged Gai Nie's strength and miscalculated. They were then attacked by Meng Tian in the military camp, resulting in a complete defeat.

In fact, Xu Qing was also a little puzzled by Wang Yi's actions. The loyalty of the Meng clan to the King of Qin was obvious to all. Knowing that he was going to assassinate Ying Zheng, they still dared to leave him in the military camp.

Even though Meng Tian was a commander of a thousand men and a pillar of the Wu Sui army, given the current tense relationship between Qin and Han, Wang Yi had ways to transfer Meng Tian out of the army.

That's why Xu Qing was puzzled. The other party was a veteran of the battlefield, how could he ignore this point?
"Sir, do you think there's something wrong with this veteran general?" Ying Zheng asked, puzzled.

"Let's talk as we walk," Xu Qing said.

Gai Nie also glanced at Xu Qing, whose expression was complicated, with a puzzled look. The veteran general Wang Yi was handpicked by King Zhuangxiang of Qin and served as a general along with Meng Ao, Biao Gong, and others, assisting Ying Zheng.

Over the years, he has always been diligent and conscientious, without the slightest thought of disloyalty.

Seeing Xu Qing's hesitant expression, Gai Nie also felt uneasy. After all, people's hearts can change, and he couldn't be sure what the other party's attitude was.

"Alright, let's talk on the way," Ying Zheng said in a deep voice.

After seeing Yan Lingji and Jing Ni off to their carriage, Xu Qing turned and boarded Ying Zheng's carriage, while Wushuang Gui boarded the canopy carriage at the back of the main carriage. Wushuang Gui was too big for a regular carriage, so they had to use this modified vehicle for the time being.

After Xu Qing entered the carriage, Gai Nie drove it towards Wusui, and the three carriages left Qianlong Hall.

"Sir, did you just say that Wang Yi might do something detrimental to me?" Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice. "It's not that I suspect him, but for your safety, we cannot be careless in the slightest. The Luo Wang dared to openly assassinate you; who can guarantee that those behind the scenes who want to kill you don't have other plans?"

Xu Qing said in a deep voice
"It's always good to be cautious. One person may be loyal to the country, but it's a different story when it comes to Your Majesty."

Gai Nie, standing outside the carriage, felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this. He thought that such an old general would not dare to attack Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng's gaze sharpened, and his fist, hidden in his sleeve, clenched tightly. He didn't want to believe Xu Qing's words, yet he dared not disbelieve them.

Because he dared not gamble, the events he experienced in Xinzheng made him unable to trust the "loyal ministers" of the Qin court as he had before. It's always good to be cautious in everything.

"So, sir, what do you think we should do next?"

Ying Zheng looked at Xu Qing and asked.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Qing looked at Ying Zheng and said...

"The best option right now is still Wusui. Regardless of whether Wang Yi has any ulterior motives, the military camp is ultimately safe. No matter how powerful the Luo Wang assassins are, they cannot assassinate you amidst a vast army."

"Whether Wang Yi has any disloyal intentions remains to be decided, but I believe that not all officers in Wu Sui's army have disloyal intentions. If the speculation is true, Your Majesty may take this opportunity to take over the army as the King of Qin."

"Although the Pingyang Heavy Armored Army is not as elite as the Lishan Camp, nor as numerous as the Lantian Camp, it is composed of veteran soldiers with considerable combat strength, and is capable of becoming a main force."

“If Wang Yi were to openly commit murder against the king, it would be treason. If he had such thoughts, he would have had opportunities to command more elite troops before, but he did not rebel.”

"This means he doesn't dare to openly rebel; at most, he'll set up a scheme to assassinate the king in secret. That means he won't have many men. With our current strength, ordinary people pose no threat and can protect your safety."

After explaining the pros and cons of going to Wusui, Xu Qing chuckled and said...
"If Wang Yi has no ulterior motives, that would be the best outcome. With the support of a veteran Qin general, Your Majesty will find it easier to gain an advantage in the court in the future."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng fell into deep thought. Xu Qing's analysis of the pros and cons was comprehensive, but there was one point that stood out: he had to risk going to Wusui.

“Alright, then let’s head to Wusui. I trust my father’s judgment and the old general’s loyalty to Qin.”

Ying Zheng looked at Xu Qing with deep eyes and nodded slightly.

"Perhaps we can split into two groups. Your Majesty doesn't necessarily have to take the risk. Mr. Xu and I can go to the military camp while Your Majesty stays hidden outside. If Wang Yi's attitude is acceptable, Your Majesty can then enter the military camp."

Gai Nie, standing outside the carriage curtain, spoke.

“Brother Gai Nie is right, this is a win-win solution,” Xu Qing agreed.

The rebellion of King Wu Sui was inevitable, but according to the original text, the situation was not dire, and with Meng Tian as a potential ally, Ying Zheng ultimately escaped unscathed.

"There is no need for that. As the King of Qin, how can I allow you to take risks in everything?"

"I also want to see just how many people in the Qin Kingdom harbor ill intentions towards me!"

Ying Zheng remained silent for a moment, a dignified and imposing look appearing in his eyes, and spoke with an air of authority without anger.

Ying Zheng did not possess the foresight of Xu Qing, but he had his own reasons for having to go to Wusui.

Before his death, his father left him with several advisors, including Lü Buwei, Biao Gong, Meng Ao, and Wang Yi. Now, his relationship with his uncle in the court is becoming increasingly tense; he is nominally the prime minister, but in reality, he is the regent.

The assassination attempt by Luo Wang was undoubtedly orchestrated by Lü Buwei and his mother, Zhao Ji.

If even Wang Yi can't be trusted now, then he needs to consider who else in the Qin court can be trusted.

Xu Qing looked at Ying Zheng, whose expression was somewhat complicated, and sighed inwardly. He now hoped that Wang Yi was not like the one in the original story, preparing to ambush and kill Ying Zheng.

Otherwise, the little bit of sentimentality and benevolence left in Ying Zheng's heart would probably be almost completely exhausted.

The successive betrayals of veteran Qin generals and advisors left by the late king were a truly nightmarish outcome.

After discussing the outcome of the operation, Xu Qing left Ying Zheng's carriage and returned to Yan Ling Ji's carriage.

Xu Qing and Ying Zheng's group were on their way to Wusui. In the blink of an eye, they had traveled for three and a half days and were only half a day away from Wusui.

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in Xianyang, a secret letter was delivered to the residence of Marquis Wenxin.

After undergoing rigorous testing, it was delivered to Lü Buwei, the Marquis of Wenxin, who held immense power and was renowned throughout the land.

Xianyang, the residence of Marquis Wenxin.

With a full head of white hair and dressed in black casual clothes, Lü Buwei sat in his seat, looking at the secret letter in his hand, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

"Should we go to Wusui?" Lü Buwei asked.

"The King has gone to Wusui? Doesn't that just happen as you, Father, predicted?"

A middle-aged man standing nearby couldn't help but ask.

(End of this chapter)