Gao Wu Da Qin: You don't want your secret to be known, do you?

Chapter 74 Brothers in Death Row, Favors Outside Xianyang Palace

Once upon a time, the all-powerful Khan of Tongliao said that the path of life is full of hardships, and enlightenment in Longchang was almost a compulsory course for every strong person. 💗✎ ➅➈𝓼нυ𝔵.𝓬ᵒΜ ✌👹

The sages of the School of Diplomacy throughout history have recounted their personal experiences, stating that imprisonment was a staple of their time. If you had never even been imprisoned in the Qin Dynasty, your life would surely be incomplete.

Qin Feng not only felt safe in this prison, but he was also very comfortable.

"Young Master Qin, is that enough? How about we brothers order you another five hundred servings?"

"Young Master Qin, isn't this pillow a bit too soft? Shall we get you a firmer one?"

"Young Master Qin, you'll feel right at home here. This cell you're in has a history; Shang Yang and Zhang Yi both lived here! You don't need to be reserved here. Just tell us brothers what you want. We brothers in the death row are different from the lackeys of the Court of Justice. We're loyal and have connections everywhere. Whatever you want, we'll get it for you! In fact, if you're lonely, while we can't get the Eight Beauties of Jinghe or the top courtesan of the Red Pavilion, we can certainly get you the lesser ones! We guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Outside the thick, high-pressure impact particle bars, dozens of prison guards bowed and scraped to the prison, looking no different from waiters in a shop.

To the other prisoners, the appearance of the prison guards was as if the world had changed, something completely incomprehensible.

These damned prison guards are all ruthless bullies who would devour people without spitting out the bones. Every criminal trembles at the sight of them. How come they've become so filial today!

There was no other reason than that all the jailers understood just as clearly as Jing: Qin Feng was just having a bad time, not that he had committed any heinous crime!

Thinking about it carefully, the crime that Teacher Qin Feng committed was not a serious crime. At least in the eyes of these death row guards who had seen a lot, it was nothing!

On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes. If you accidentally kill a few people, even if you are severely punished, at most you will die one teacher, Qin Feng. It is far from the level of punishing ten clans together!

Moreover, even if it involves the execution of relatives, you have to be selective in who you treat; not everyone has to be beheaded.

Putting everything else aside, Qin Shao just won first place in the Jinghong competition, ranking first in three subjects. He can be considered the top performer of the 18th Jinghong competition! He's also a strategist, a martial arts genius, a humanities champion, and a science whiz!

With so many titles, no matter how much they implicate someone, it's impossible for it to reach Young Master Qin! If it were to implicate someone, Young Master Qin would be given leniency!

But now that Young Master Fusu has sent Young Master Qin in, that can only mean one thing!

Qin Shao wasn't sent here because of being implicated in a crime; he was sent here simply because he offended Young Master Fusu and was targeted and made to suffer!

Although Prince Fusu wields immense power, the one whose word truly counts in Qin is King Ying Zheng. Unless the king gives his approval, who can kill Qin Feng?

Will the King kill Qin Shao?

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Your Majesty is a ruler of great talent and ambition. How could you do something foolish? Think about the other strategists of the Warring States period. Which one of them came to Qin and was not respected by Your Majesty to an unparalleled degree?

However, the king is currently preoccupied with Qin Feng's matter, which gave Fusu an opportunity to take advantage of the situation and arrange for Qin Feng's fate.

Once the king comes to his senses and notices Qin Feng, Young Master Qin will soon be released from prison. At that time, he will surely rise to prominence and soar to great heights!

Faced with someone destined to become a great figure in the empire, the prison guards wished they could tear out their hearts and livers to offer to Qin Feng.

For these low-level prison guards, Qin Feng's arrival was nothing short of a stroke of incredible wealth. To miss out on such a chance was to miss out on immense riches!

If Qin Shao even remembers your name, and gives you a little pointer in the future, you'll enjoy endless wealth and luxury!

At this very moment, opposite the jailer, behind the particle bars, was a simple, unadorned large bed cell.

The room is estimated to be over 80 square meters. The floor is covered with mahogany wood flooring, and the bed is a king-size bed like those used by princes. There is a private bathroom and toilet cubicle. The room is filled with drinks, fruits and snacks on one wall, and there is also a holographic projection screen on the left to keep you entertained. If you don't look at the surrounding environment and the railing at the door, you might even think that this is a private room in a luxury hotel!

On the table were five hundred boxes of the ultra-luxury set meal from Xianyang Ruyilou.

While sitting in the massage chair, Qin Feng showed off his food and said, "That Xie something..."

Among the prison guards, a burly man, over two and a half meters tall, hurriedly said, "Xie Yongqiang! Young Master Qin, it's me! I'm the warden here! What are your orders?"

Qin Feng lazily raised his hand and said, "The set meal at Ruyi Restaurant is pretty good, but I don't really like seafood. Next time, I'll have all Mars beef! The beef must be the original Mars Yellow Cattle, and it has to be premium beef that's at least ten years old! And no cilantro or houttuynia cordata!"

Warden Xie took notes in his notebook. "I've got it, I've got it! Does Young Master Qin have any other instructions?"

Qin Feng continued, "Stop surrounding me like this! I'm here to serve my sentence, to suffer, not to be a star. If you all surround me like this, what will the other prisoners think of me? We're all human beings; there can't be special treatment. We must uphold the fairness of Qin's laws and the authority of punishment. Go do what you're supposed to do..."

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"Yes! Did you hear me? Young Master Qin told you to get lost!"

"Young Master Qin, have you finished eating? We're heading out now! The door's unlocked; you're welcome to come out for a stroll anytime you want, as long as you don't leave the death row area!"

A group of prison guards bowed and hurriedly left.

While showing off his food, Qin Feng was inwardly cursing Fu Su, that little bitch.

With only 20% of his brainpower developed, Qin Feng was able to understand Fu Su's scheme after just a little sorting out of the details.

Qin Feng had no questions or complaints about Fu Su's arrangements. After all, for someone like him who owed more than 10 billion yuan and might have even more debt, going to prison was a wise choice.

On this basis, Fusu even planned to ease the conflict between himself, a strategist, and the royal family, so as to seek a longer period of survival in Xianyang, Qin, rather than ending up like other strategists with tragic fates.

Qin Feng was even grateful to Fusu for this.

What annoyed Qin Feng was that he could have just explained things to him directly so he could cooperate with the act. There was no need for him to use the Black Bird to scare his Golden Scale Egg! His poor Golden Scale Egg still hadn't woken up yet. If his little darling suffered any lasting effects from being frightened, he would definitely not forgive him!

Just then, a pitiful voice came from the cell next door, "Sir, please give us some food! My brothers are about to be executed, and they haven't even had a full meal yet. Please give us something to eat so we can die with a full stomach..."

Qin Feng usually ignored requests from neighboring criminals, but this voice reminded him of an old friend.

It was on the high-speed train. I was on this side of the wall, and he was on the other side. He said with great enthusiasm, "The fortune teller said that for me, 'One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand!' My brothers and I are full of ambition..."

Qin Feng turned to look at the cell next door. Through the bars of the cell, which were filled with the light of electricity, he saw a haggard and thin face filled with despair. His body was covered with wounds, and behind him lay two brothers who were on the verge of death.

Qin Feng looked at the man, his lifeless eyes suddenly erupting like a volcano, filled with immense excitement, "Brother Chen! Is that you?"

The person opposite him was stunned for a moment, clearly not recognizing that the boy in front of him was the Bakugan kid who had blown up their baskets back in Dragon City!

Little did he know that the young man in front of him was the one who had emptied the train floor, nearly causing them to freeze to death in the bitter cold!

But Qin Feng is different. Qin Feng's feelings for Brother Chen are sincere and passionate!

If it weren't for Brother Chen's generosity in giving me the golden scale egg, I would have been beaten to a pulp by Zilu this time!

Without Brother Chen's selflessness, I would have been torn to pieces!

In Qin Feng's eyes, Brother Chen was no different from a money-giving boy!

What moves Qin Feng the most right now is that Brother Chen is actually going to jail with me!

What is true brotherhood!

True brothers are those who have fought side by side and gone to jail together!

Holding a dozen boxed lunches, Qin Feng excitedly pushed open the cell door and walked to the opposite cell of Brother Chen, handing them over generously, "Brother Chen, enjoy your meal!"

Chen was a little confused. Did he know him? Had he mistaken him for someone else?

But with the delicious food from Ruyilou right in front of him, Brother Chen couldn't care less and grabbed the set meal and stuffed it into his mouth!

Qin Feng enthusiastically called out to Chen Ge's two buddies, "Hey guys, get up! Dinner's ready! All you can eat!"

The two starving guys also got up and started showing off their food.

Fearing they might choke, Qin Feng took some more wine and placed it beside them.

And so, the three of them, Chen Ge, went on a crazy spree of showing off their food inside.

Qin Feng sat in the corridor, filled with emotion. After leaving Longcheng, his fate was full of twists and turns. First, his parents disappeared, and then his teacher lost contact. The only person who stayed by his side from Longcheng all the way to Xianyang was Brother Chen!

Brother Chen is really honest; he not only provides companionship but also brings me immense wealth!

I, Qin Feng, could search the entire world and find no one like Brother Chen!

In Qin Feng's eyes, Brother Chen was no longer just an NPC who provided experience points, but family, real family. No matter how dangerous it was, Brother Chen always appeared when he needed him most!

I just learned Unrestricted Martial Arts, Brother Chen, let's spar.

I was unsure of myself going to Xianyang, so Brother Chen gave me a golden-scaled egg.

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I'm now in jail because I'm down on my luck, and Brother Chen is here to jail with me!

With such kindness and gratitude, Brother Chen is family to me, Qin Feng!

"Cough cough—" Brother Chen coughed, "Is there any water?"

"Yes!" Qin Feng said solicitously, "Brother Chen, eat slowly! Here, wipe your mouth!"

Brother Chen hesitated for a moment, "Handsome young man, do I... know you?"

Qin Feng thought to himself, "Did Brother Chen lose his memory after being beaten by the jailer? We met twice. It's one thing that he didn't show up the second time, but the first time, I kicked your basket so hard it broke. How can you not remember me? Or was it because the wind was too strong that night and you couldn't see my face clearly?"

Qin Feng immediately laughed heartily, "In this underworld, who doesn't know Brother Chen! I've long admired your name, Brother Chen! I've always wanted to work with you!"

Brother Chen's hands were trembling slightly. He wasn't blind; he could see that a group of prison guards had been carefully protecting this handsome young man in front of him. Now, this handsome young man wanted to acknowledge him as his elder brother. Holy crap, this was too sci-fi!

But Brother Chen is a carefree person. The thought of being beheaded soon makes him want to enjoy the moment while he can!

Through the railing, Brother Chen said to Qin Feng, "I never thought I'd meet a good brother before I die! I've lived a worthwhile life!"

Qin Feng asked curiously, "Brother Chen, how did you get brought in here?"

Brother Chen sighed, "You might not believe it if I told you."

Qin Feng said sincerely, "Brother Chen, just tell me, and I'll definitely believe you!"

Brother Chen sighed and began to recount his painful past.

It all started with that snow train. Suddenly, Chen and his two brothers lost their footing and fell into the snow-covered mountains of an uninhabited area. In order to survive, they fought with snow leopards, stumbled into a black bear's den, and were bitten off half of their buttocks by a bear. Along the way, the three brothers ate tree bark and drank snow water, and finally made it to the human settlement with their strong willpower.

They thought things would get better once they arrived in the human settlement, but before the three could even react, the organization blamed them for losing the goods and began hunting them down. Suddenly, assassins lined up to come knocking on their door!

Fortunately, Chen and his two companions were incredibly lucky and managed to escape to within the second ring road of Xianyang. They thought the assassins would give up for a while, but it seemed Chen was having a run of bad luck. While withdrawing money, he was unexpectedly robbed. And to make matters worse, the robber was someone he had known before. Because of a fleeting glance between him and this old acquaintance, the henchmen of the Court of Justice tortured Chen and his companions into confessing, labeling Chen an accomplice to the robbery, and sending him to death row…

What Brother Chen has experienced in the past two weeks is something Qin Feng could never hope to experience in his entire life.

Chased by snow leopards, bitten by bears, eating tree bark and drinking snow water, being offered warmth by a line of assassins, being framed by the court official, and forced to confess under torture...

Any clip from this could be made into a short movie!

Qin Feng was increasingly moved and empathetic as he listened, repeatedly raising his glass and saying, "Brother Chen! I toast to you, you're a true man! Cheers!"

Brother Chen was also incredibly excited, "Damn it, I've had the worst luck of my life! A big drink before I die, it'll be worth it! I'll change my luck in my next life! Cheers!"

The two brothers around him also ate heartily, drinking and eating meat. For a time, the huge death row was filled with joy!

People's joys and sorrows are all different.

Some people were having a good time with their brothers in the prison.

Some people waited anxiously in the cold wind outside the royal palace.

Wang Bo, the patriarch of the royal family, wore a solemn and dignified black robe with red patterns. He stared ahead, hoping that someone would come out to pick him up. If no one came soon, he would not be able to hold on any longer. He had been standing there for almost two hours!

Finally, a middle-aged man dressed in a bright red official's robe strolled out from the entrance. He glanced at Wang Bo and hurriedly went to greet him, "Oh my, isn't this the Elder? What are you doing standing here?"

Wang Bo glanced at the pale-faced, beardless eunuch before him and hurriedly asked, "Prefect Zhao, is the King asleep?"

Zhao Gao chuckled and said, "The King is still awake. Elder, is there something important?"

Wang Bo said, "This matter is rather complicated. It would be better if I spoke to His Majesty directly!"

Seeing that Wang Bo was about to leave, Zhao Gao hurriedly grabbed him, "Wait! Elder! What exactly happened?"

Wang Bo said stiffly, "This, this matter is really difficult to bring up! Magistrate Zhao is also an acquaintance, so please don't stop me! Once this matter is settled, I will retire and go home, and never come to Xianyang Palace again."

Zhao Gao blocked Wang Bo's path, his eyes growing increasingly wary. "Elder, what makes you say such a thing? Are you trying to kill yourself? Have you encountered some difficult problem? Why don't you tell Zhao Gao what's wrong? Perhaps Zhao Gao has a solution!"

Seeing Zhao Gao repeatedly obstructing him, Wang Bo's old eyes gleamed. He glanced towards the direction of the palace hall and asked, "Your Majesty, do you not want to see me?"

Seeing that the old man was suspicious, Zhao Gao simply said, "The king is not in the palace."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang was stunned. "Where did the King go? I'll go find the King!"

"Elder, don't bother looking anymore," Zhao Gao said helplessly. "His Majesty has been very busy with court affairs lately and wants some peace and quiet. He specifically gave these instructions!"

Wang Bo sighed deeply, "The King probably knows about this! Alas! The royal family has brought this upon themselves, they can't escape it!"

Seeing Wang Bo's disheveled appearance, Zhao Gao couldn't help but ask, "What exactly happened, Elder? Tell me! I've served you as your advisor for so many years; I must help you out!"

How could Wang Bo possibly tell Zhao Gao about the corrupt practices of his royal family? He could only vaguely say, "I've come to express my stance to the King."

Zhao Gao asked curiously, "What's their attitude?"

Wang Bo said, "The royal family and the strategists should put aside their past grievances and reconcile. I hope Your Majesty can consider the royal family's sake and release that strategist Qin Feng, who is said to be 'half a move ahead of Heaven'!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao opened his mouth wide, completely dumbfounded.

Holy crap, did I, Zhao Gao, forget to bring my ears with me today?!

Did I hear that right?

The royal family actually said they wanted to make peace with the strategists!

Oh my god!

Aren't royalty and strategists locked in a deep-seated hatred, even spitting at each other after their heads are chopped off?

What happened today!

But Zhao Gao, as the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office, was shrewd and adept at social maneuvering. He quickly recovered and frowned, saying, "Elder, is the royal family aware of your statement?"

Wang Bo coldly stared at Zhao Gao. "Prefect Zhao, what do you mean? Are you questioning my words? Since I took charge of the royal family, in all matters, big and small, have I seen anything unfair or opaque? My words are undoubtedly the will of the royal family, not just my own!"

Zhao Gao quickly comforted him, "Elder, please don't be angry. I'm just curious. Hasn't Qin Feng, the one who was once hailed as the most outstanding, already been given a luxurious residence by Prince Fusu? Why is it necessary to release him?"

Wang Bo said angrily, "Don't you know that Fusu has thrown Qin Feng into death row?"

Zhao Gao was bewildered. "I... I don't know much about this."

"Oh dear!" Uncle Wang exclaimed angrily, "How could you be the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office! Qin Feng is about to be beheaded by the young master! Any later and he would be gone!"

Zhao Gao was even more bewildered. So what if they're gone? The strategists weren't exactly saints either, why are you getting so worked up?

Moreover, the strategists and the Qin clan have a blood feud. The strategists are about to die, so you should be celebrating with the imperial wine, not panicking!

Zhao Gao tried to reason with them, saying, "Elder, now that the royal family and the strategists have suddenly become friends, won't some of the blind fools in the royal family feel wronged? After all, the strategists aren't exactly benevolent people!"

Wang Bodao said, "If I'm not wronged, where would I get the sense of being wronged! When has the royal family ever been wronged!"

Zhao Gao then asked, "What if the strategists don't accept the royal family's goodwill?"

Wang Bo said, "It's right not to accept it. We've never been friendly to the strategists. Now that we've made peace, we should be even more friendly. I believe that as long as the royal family shows sincerity, they will accept the royal family's goodwill!"

Zhao Gao wanted to speak again, but Wang Bo finally lost his temper, stamping his foot and saying, "Prefect Zhao, I don't care what you do, please convey my next words to the King!"

"Our royal family, from top to bottom, keeps in mind our ancestral teachings and recognizes the reality. We feel that the rift that occurred with strategists such as Shang Yang and Zhang Yi was due to the limitations of the history at that time and the short-sightedness of our royal family."

"Now that things have come to this, the entire royal family is filled with regret. Shang Yang's talent and Zhang Yi's ability were both treasures of our Great Qin, and were for the long-term benefit of our royal family. Yet we have repaid kindness with ingratitude. We are truly ashamed!"

"Now that this rising star has just arrived in Xianyang, it is time for our Qin clan to repay this kindness. No matter what crime Qin Feng has committed, or what unresolved grudges he may have with you, our royal family is willing to stand up for him and weather this storm!"

"The entire royal family is the backbone of Qin. They only beg Your Majesty to spare Qin Feng's life, considering the generations of loyalty of the royal family and the generations of loyalty of the strategists!"

"That's settled then, Magistrate Zhao. Do you remember?"

Zhao Gao said respectfully, "Elder, rest assured, I will relay everything to the King without missing a single word."

Uncle Wang sighed, "Very well, I have fulfilled my duties. I cannot control what happens after this. Farewell!"

Uncle Wang had only taken a few steps when he suddenly staggered and fell down the steps.

Zhao Gao hurriedly shouted, "Guards! Protect the clan elders! Quickly!"

Several guards rushed forward and carried the elder away.

(End of this chapter)