My name is Wei Qing, and I want to fight the Xiongnu.

Liu Yangxin, who was standing next to Wei Qing, also felt a chill when she saw Wei Qing's actions. She had a feeling that Wei Qing was planning something big!

Sure enough, when Lü Xiang saw Wei Qing draw his sword, he reached out to catch it with a triumphant feeling.

Unexpectedly, just as Lü Xiang's hand was about to touch the handle of Wei Qing's right-hand machete, Wei Qing's right wrist flipped over with lightning speed.

But then the woodcutter's knife miraculously slid between Lü Xiang's fingers, and then spun around Lü Xiang's arm, drawing a circle.

this....

Has this young man gone mad?

What does he want to do?

In the blink of an eye, everyone was stunned by Wei Qing's sudden movement.

Even though Liu Yangxin was mentally prepared, her eyes widened and her cherry-like mouth slightly opened. She knew, she knew it all along, that Wei Qing was definitely not the kind of person who would take a beating without fighting back.

Even Xiahou Ci, who tried to humiliate him, was kicked three or five feet away. You, a legitimate son of the Lü family, think you can make him bow down?

Wei Qing was already very skilled at this kind of sudden attack. While everyone was still in shock, Wei Qing stepped forward, his right hand firmly gripping the hilt of the knife, the nicked blade pressed directly against Lü Xiang's neck.

At this moment, if Wei Qing exerted even a little force, Lü Xiang would be dead on the spot!

Lu Xiang's entire body was stiff, and he dared not move at all.

In the thirty years since his birth, and in the thirty years he has lived in the royal city of Chang'an, no one has dared to lay a hand on him except for sparring with his peers.

Even in sparring among peers, the first exchange of greetings and salutes takes place in the training ground. Only after both sides are ready and the referee, who is overseeing the proceedings, nods in approval will the two sides begin to fight.

How could anyone be like Wei Qing, who hadn't even finished speaking before a knife was already pressed against his own neck?

When the onlookers witnessed this incredible scene, their first reaction was not that Wei Qing dared to attack Lü Xiang, but rather that he "lacked martial virtue"!

Wei Qing didn't care about any of that. He could tell that even though Lü Xiang was only in his thirties, he was afraid that if they really fought, he would be no match for him unless it was a life-or-death battle.

Moreover, he had seven or eight soldiers with him, making a protracted war extremely disadvantageous.

Fortunately, Lü Xiang, a talent nurtured in an ivory tower, had never experienced the wickedness of society and would never have imagined that someone would dare to lay a hand on him. He was completely unprepared from beginning to end.

So while Lü Xiang was still foolishly following the rules and planning to play chess with Liu Yangxin, Wei Qing simply overturned the chessboard.

Play your motherfucker chess!

Wei Qing looked at the stunned Lü Xiang, then pulled him into his arms. Only then did the people around them finally snap out of their shock.

"Release General Lü immediately!"

"This is outrageous! A mere commoner dares to lay a hand on a high-ranking official of the imperial court!"

"Release General Lü, or you will have no place in Chang'an."

The soldiers on the other side drew their weapons and rushed forward, trying to recapture Lü Xiang.

Holy crap, what the hell is going on?!

Don't do it, whatever you do, don't do it.

Today, Wei Qing killed Lü Xiang at the Hundred Weapons Pavilion, and none of those present were able to escape easily.

After realizing what was happening, Steward Zhou, Xu Yun, and Xu Youbing all spoke up to persuade Wei Qing:

"Young master... let's talk this out. There's nothing we can't discuss."

"Young master, don't be impulsive. Don't ruin your promising future because of a moment of impulse."

"Your Highness, please persuade this young master...please...please don't do something he'll regret for the rest of his life."

Even Prince Kui Le and the others who were watching the show from afar were frightened and hid in the crowd.

Although they didn't call Lü Xiang, they still had many connections with him. If Wei Qing really killed Lü Xiang, they would be in deep trouble.

Liu Yangxin, who was standing next to him, sighed softly, "Lu Xiang, Lu Xiang, why did you have to offend him for no reason?"

Just as you wouldn't follow the rules to someone from the lower class, some people won't follow the rules to you either.

Our rules don't apply to everyone.

"Don't come any closer, or I'll kill him right now!"

After speaking to the soldiers, Wei Qing looked at the sweat on Lü Xiang's forehead and sneered, "Guess... if I kill you right now, then immediately participate in the Imperial Academy's entrance exam and pass it smoothly, will the Imperial Academy admit me?"

This was the first time Lü Xiang had encountered someone like Wei Qing who didn't follow the rules, and the decisiveness with which Wei Qing acted still left him with lingering fear.

However, Lü Xiang was a capable member of the Lü family, and he quickly recovered from his fear. He confidently said, "Kill me, and you won't leave the Hundred Weapons Pavilion!"

Wei Qing shook his head and said, "I don't believe it. How about we make a bet? I'll kill you right now. If I can get out of the Hundred Weapons Pavilion, I'll win. Otherwise, if I'm captured inside the Hundred Weapons Pavilion, I'll lose. How about that? I've never lost a bet in Pingyang County."

Lu Xiang roared inwardly, "I bet you!"

Chapter 48: He's getting anxious, he's getting anxious

Wei Qing was not lying. He had made many bets with people before and always won.

However, Lü Xiang didn't want to make the bet with Wei Qing; all he wanted to do now was go home.

I must have lost my mind to be bewitched by a few Xiongnu barbarians and come looking for trouble with this fugitive!

"Those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who wear shoes," and now Lü Xiang finally understands the meaning of this saying.

However, Lü Xiang remained calm. He tried to soften his tone and said to Wei Qing, "If you kill me, even if you leave the Hundred Pavilions, you will be quickly surrounded and killed by the Hongzi District's army. I admit that you are quite strong, but do you think that you can break out of the Hongzi District with just this much strength? Or do you think that Princess Yangxin can protect you and send you to the Imperial Academy alive? Why don't you let me go, and I can forgive and forget about what happened today?"

Wei Qing looked at him like he was a fool and retorted, "Do you think I'd believe that?"

Lü Xiang: "..."

Well, Lü Xiang didn't think Wei Qing was that stupid either.

Wei Qing continued calmly, "We can also make a bet. After I kill you, I can not only leave the Hundred Weapons Pavilion smoothly, but also reach the Imperial Academy without any problems. Don't believe me?"

Lü Xiang did not answer, but judging from his expression, he clearly did not believe it.

Not to mention Lü Xiang didn't believe it, apart from Liu Yang who was half-believing and half-doubting, everyone present had a look on their faces that said, "You're bragging."

They just didn't dare to say it, for fear that Wei Qing would really take a gamble.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Wei Qing smiled and suggested, "Well then, it's fine if General Lü doesn't want to gamble. Anyone here who's interested can place a bet."

Everyone remained silent. At this moment, whoever placed a bet would be pushing Lü Xiang into a fire pit.

Seeing this, Wei Qing felt very disappointed. He had originally wanted to make a profit, but now it seemed that the opportunity was gone.

“General Lü, I know you don’t believe I can leave Hongzi District alive, but I can tell you, I really do have a way.”

After Wei Qing finished speaking, he leaned down and whispered in Lü Xiang's ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "After I kill you, I will kidnap Princess Yangxin. Do you think I have a chance to reach the Imperial Academy alive?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Xiang broke out in a cold sweat. He lost all his composure and his panicked expression was palpable.

He actually believed it.

I believe Wei Qing has a way to reach the Imperial Academy alive.

The kidnapping of Liu Yangxin seemed like absurd, but once Lü Xiang thought about it, he knew very well that it was a very plausible thing!

First of all, if Liu Yangxin is kidnapped, he himself will not resist.

Secondly, the Lü family members dared not act rashly. In fact, if Wei Qing had kidnapped Lü Xiang, the Lü family's strong members might have dared to take a gamble. But if it was Liu Yangxin who had been kidnapped, they would never act easily, not even to take a gamble.

Don't even mention that Wei Qing was brought back from Pingyang County by Liu Yangxin. He's almost dead, what wouldn't he do?

If he loses the bet, not only will Liu Yangxin die, but even the slightest injury will be used as an excuse to cause trouble for the Lü family.

By then, even Empress Lü would be unable to favor the Lü clan.

Even if Wei Qing hadn't harmed Liu Yangxin back then, couldn't Liu Yangxin have secretly stabbed himself?

With this cut, the Lü family will have to recoup their investment, plus interest.

As for the fact that there are many powerful individuals in the Lü clan with bodies as strong as the sun, moon, and stars, killing Wei Qing at this moment would be as easy as taking something out of a bag, but the ancestors would not easily intervene in such a trivial matter.

The Lü family has hundreds or even thousands of direct descendants. If even one of them dies, the ancestors have to intervene.

There are more than ten generations between them. If he is truly the future successor of the family, they might not sit idly by. But if he is just an ordinary direct descendant, then forget it.

If the younger generation can handle it, they should handle it; if they can't, they can let Wei Qing try entering the Imperial Academy. That's all.

Therefore, from Lü Xiang's perspective, the probability that Wei Qing would survive to reach the Imperial Academy if he kidnapped Liu Yangxin after killing him was at least 50%.

It's 50% chance; we can take a gamble.

Regardless of the outcome of Wei Qing's gamble, he was certain to die.

Previously, Lü Xiang had remained calm because he was certain that Wei Qing would not trade one for one with him. Now that he realized that Wei Qing was likely to get something for free, his attitude changed drastically.

In particular, Wei Qing was not only bold, but also incredibly meticulous.

He certainly hadn't expected to come today; otherwise, it wouldn't have been difficult for Liu Yangxin to arrange an identity for Wei Qing in advance.

In other words, Wei Qing had already devised a series of plans within just a few words after meeting him.

To say it's flawless would be an exaggeration, but it's certainly simple, straightforward, and practical.

At least for now, I'm too scared.

Damn it, you're just a slave. Can't you be a little stronger and bolder?

How can someone have such a high IQ?

No, what kind of education did you receive?

After only a few seconds of silence, Lü Xiang let out a long breath and said, "Wei Qing... I admit it, you won the bet. Your Highness, I, Lü Xiang, admit defeat."

Lü Xiang admitted it; he couldn't possibly actually gamble.

If word gets out that I bowed my head in front of Wei Qing today, I'll probably be living in ridicule and mockery for some time to come.

But if I don't bow my head today, I won't even have a chance to live.

Now he was completely convinced that with Wei Qing's abilities, he would definitely be able to enter the Imperial Academy if no one interfered.

If people like this can't get into the Imperial Academy, then the Imperial Academy might as well be renamed!

Liu Yangxin looked at Wei Qing and Lü Xiang in surprise. What exactly did Wei Qing say that made Lü Xiang willingly bow his head?

Lü Xiang's promise to Wei Qing was different from the promise he made to Liu Yangxin.