All Heavens: Starting with Little Li Flying Dagger

Chapter 141 The Feast at Hongmen

Sure enough, as soon as Gu Yu sneaked into the hostage residence, he found that there were at least twice as many guards as last time.

Especially in the backyard, several teams patrolled in shifts, and there were also several hidden sentries, making it almost impossible to rescue someone quietly.

Of course, that only applies to ordinary people.

Gu Yu did not disturb Zhu Ji and her son. He secretly memorized the terrain, the guards, and the surrounding environment before returning to the Wu family.

Upon seeing Gu Yu enter the study, Wu Shilu and his son breathed a long sigh of relief.

After all, this trip not only concerns Gu Yu's safety, but also the fate of the entire Wu family. How could they not be worried?

"Ah Yu, you're finally back!"

Wu Yingyuan greeted him with a look of satisfaction and patted Gu Yu on the shoulder.

Gu Yu smiled and said, "It's alright, don't worry."

Afterwards, Gu Yu sat down at the table and explained in detail the situation in the hostage residence.

After he finished speaking, Wu Shi Luo frowned and said, "This is troublesome. If we launch a strong attack, it will not only attract a large army to besiege us, but it may also endanger the lives of Zhu Ji and her child."

Wu Yingyuan nodded, then looked at Gu Yu and asked, "Ayu, do you have any ideas?"

Before Gu Yu could speak, Wu Shi Luo added, "As long as we can rescue them and bring them to the Wu family, things will be much easier—"

Previously, Wu Shilu and his son had revealed a major secret to Gu Yu.

It turns out that when the Wu family was building their mansion, they secretly dug a tunnel leading directly outside the city. This was done in secret, and even Wu Tingfang was unaware of it.

Wu Yingyuan nodded: "It's easy to take them out of the city, but when the time comes, King Zhao will definitely send a large army to hunt them down. We must take all necessary precautions."

Gu Yu said, "Therefore, we must also make preparations outside the city in advance, setting up ambushes to buy time. I will take care of rescuing Zhu Ji and her child."

Wu Yingyuan couldn't help but ask, "Ayu, what brilliant plan do you have?"

Gu Yu laughed and said, "Actually, the best way is to throw the Zhao state into chaos. Then they will have a hard time taking care of us."

""

"Getting into chaos?"

Wu Shilu and his son exchanged a glance.

"Yes, I already have a preliminary plan—"

The next day, Gu Yu went to the palace and found Queen Jing.

Upon meeting, the two inevitably rekindled their old romance.

After an unknown amount of time, Queen Crystal curled up weakly in Gu Yu's arms, like a gentle wife.

Gu Yu stroked her hair and whispered, "Your Majesty, do you want your son to ascend the throne?"

"Um?"

Queen Crystal sat up abruptly, looking at Gu Yu with a surprised expression.

"Don't you want to?"

Gu Yu smiled.

Queen Crystal said, "Of course I would. What are your plans?"

"Come, lie in my arms, and I'll tell you slowly."

Queen Jing nestled in Gu Yu's arms again, scolding, "Tell me already, don't keep me in suspense."

"If I were to kill Zhao Mu and imprison the King of Zhao, would you be confident in controlling the overall situation?"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Queen Crystal was greatly surprised.

"If you're not confident, this plan will be difficult to implement."

Queen Crystal blurted out, "Then why not—"

He paused again at this point.

Although she didn't finish her sentence, Gu Yu guessed what she was thinking and smiled, "What you want to ask is, why not just kill the King of Zhao as well?"

Queen Crystal did not answer, which can be taken as an admission.

To be fair, she wasn't exactly a ruthless woman; she was forced into this situation by circumstances.

She will never forget that night.

That was the most humiliating night of her life.

She was the queen, and the king summoned her to his bedchamber, but she never expected that Zhao Mu would be there too.

Afterwards, Zhao Mu became even more unscrupulous, entering her bedchamber multiple times.

Therefore, Queen Jing not only hated Zhao Mu, but also hated King Zhao.

All these years she has endured humiliation and hardship, hoping that her son would ascend the throne as soon as possible, so that she could become the most powerful woman in Zhao and no longer be bullied.

Gu Yu sighed and said, "I understand the Queen's feelings, but I cannot kill the King of Zhao. If I do, I will be suspected no matter where I go in the future."

Upon hearing this, Queen Jing exclaimed in surprise, "You want to leave the Kingdom of Zhao?"

"right!"

Why?

Queen Crystal couldn't help but hug Gu Yu tightly.

Gu Yu sighed and said, "How could I bear to leave the Queen? But if I kill Zhao Mu and imprison the King, how can I possibly stay in the State of Zhao?"

"Don't worry, I will do everything I can to protect you."

Gu Yu could tell that this woman was truly in love and didn't want him to leave Zhao.

"Your Majesty, do you know how serious this matter is? How could those loyal ministers of the King possibly let me off the hook?"

"this----"

Queen Crystal was speechless for a moment.

This is indeed a big problem. If she insists on protecting Gu Yu at all costs, she will inevitably fall out with those old ministers, and it may even endanger the prince's position.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, I am only leaving temporarily. Once the young lord's position is secure, I may return—"

""

A barrage of sweet words finally persuaded Queen Crystal.

Everything proceeded as planned from then on.

On this day, Wu Shi Luo took advantage of the agricultural and pastoral festival to hold a banquet at his home, inviting King Zhao, Zhao Mu, and many nobles from Handan.

During the banquet, there was singing and dancing, and the guests were all in high spirits.

After several rounds of drinks, Gu Yu walked to the center of the room and announced loudly, "Today, I would like to take this opportunity to tell you all a shocking secret."

"A shocking secret?"

The crowd erupted in uproar.

King Zhao laughed and said, "Minister Gu, please tell me quickly."

Gu Yu glanced at King Zhao and said, "Speaking of which, this secret is also closely related to Your Majesty."

"Oh? Is it related to me?" King Zhao was taken aback.

"good!"

At this moment, Zhao Mu snorted coldly: "Speak quickly if you have something to say, stop playing tricks here."

Gu Yu smiled and said, "This secret is also closely related to Marquis Julu."

Zhao Mu slammed his fist on the table in anger and shouted, "Gu Yu, you—"

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Yu shouted, "Does everyone want to know the true identity of the Marquis of Julu?"

"His true identity?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Considering the earth-shattering secret Gu Yu mentioned earlier, could it be that the Marquis of Julu has some special identity?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Mu was startled and pointed at Gu Yu, saying, "General Gu, the King is here. You must not be so presumptuous."

Gu Yu glanced at King Zhao with disdain: "Your Majesty? So what?"

Such a tone enraged King Zhao, who slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "Minister Gu, how dare you be so disrespectful to me?"

"What is there to be afraid of? You are blind to talent, yet you appoint Zhao Mu to such a high position. Do you even know who he is?"

"you----

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King Zhao never expected that Gu Yu would dare to contradict him to his face. He was so angry that he trembled all over and could not speak.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Zhao Mu shouted, "Gu Yu, how dare you! Men, seize him!"

"promise!"

The guards standing outside the door were about to arrest the person.

Unexpectedly, Xiang Shaolong led a group of archers out, each drawing their bows and aiming at the imperial guards.

Zhao Mu was taken aback and angrily said, "Gu Yu, are you going to rebel?"

Gu Yu sneered, "Things have come to this, so stop pretending. You're the one who wants to rebel—"