Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

The little girl glanced at Chi Junlin, then asked with some curiosity, "General, I have a question for you."

"You are now the emperor, you must refer to yourself as '朕' (Zhen)."

"Ahem." Jiang Chengjun coughed lightly and asked in an old-fashioned manner, "I have a question for the General."

"Your Majesty, please ask."

"Since the Grand General has already taken control of the court and holds absolute power, why is it necessary to abolish the old system and establish the new one?"

Upon hearing Jiang Chengjun's words, the surrounding guards and officials of etiquette all lowered their heads and pretended not to hear.

Chi Junlin laughed and said, "You can only say this in private. Be sure not to let the historians hear it."

"Yes, I understand."

Chi Junlin then laughed and said, "Then I can only answer you. If I don't abolish the old and establish the new, how will the world know that I truly rule the court and hold absolute power?"

As Chi Junlin spoke, the wind howled fiercely around him.

Jiang Chengjun was mesmerized by the gleaming light emanating from Chi Junlin's armor.

She felt her heart pounding and couldn't help but have an idea.

To be a woman is to be like Chi Junlin.

Or, if that doesn't work out, then marry her!

Thinking of this, Jiang Chengjun couldn't help but show a shy expression again.

Then, blushing, she asked Chi Junlin, "Then... I have another question."

"what?"

"So, in the future, will I also serve the Great General like Sister Yang and Sister Yu?"

"Huh?" Chi Junlin's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but look at Jiang Chengyun.

Jiang Chengjun's big eyes blinked, and her rosy cheeks seemed to indicate she was very much looking forward to it.

Chi Junlin chuckled and asked, "Where did you hear that from?"

"The palace maids told me. They said the general likes girls."

Chi Junlin was speechless for a moment, wondering if he had been too kind to the palace maids in the harem, because they dared to talk badly about him behind his back.

Seeing that Jiang Chengjun's eyes still held expectation, waiting for his answer, Chi Junlin thought that he couldn't lead the child astray.

He patted her head and said softly, "You're still young, you don't understand these things. When you grow up, you'll meet someone you like."

"Ah."

Jiang Chengjun nodded, looking at Chi Junlin.

Without realizing it, her eyes had turned into crescent moons from smiling.

Chapter 47 A Lament for the Martial World

With the old emperor Jiang Hao deposed, the new emperor Jiang Chenghan ascended the throne.

At this point, the sacrificial ceremony reached its final stage.

That is, the musicians played a grand ceremonial piece, and then lit a fire to burn the prayers to appease Heaven.

However, just as the official below ordered the bonfire to be lit...

Suddenly, a group of assassins wielding knife tips rushed out from the campfire and swiftly attacked the altar.

These assassins had clearly been lying in ambush around the campfire for a long time, and their purpose was obviously to disrupt the ceremony and assassinate the emperor.

During the sacrificial ceremony, only the emperor and a few guards were qualified to go up to the highest altar.

Chi Junlin could barely be considered a close attendant of the emperor.

However, other personal guards and bodyguards of the Zhenbei Army were not qualified.

The bonfire was only a few dozen steps away from the altar, while the nearest guards were more than a thousand feet away.

These assassins seemed to have anticipated this, and it's unknown how many people they bribed beforehand.

They were just waiting for this moment to strike and assassinate the emperor.

The group of assassins attacked the altar, and it was clear that their leader was none other than Yan Chunyu, the peerless master who had been wanted by the authorities.

At this moment, a group of imperial officials not far from the altar were all astonished upon seeing this scene.

Someone shouted, "Protect the Emperor! Protect the Emperor!"

At this point, it no longer matters who the emperor on the altar is.

Because when a new ruler ascends the throne, the person standing on top is the legitimate heir.

The Great Zheng Dynasty absolutely could not accept that its emperor had been assassinated so soon after his establishment.

The same idea can be applied to the Lou family's betrayal.

For them, who the emperor was was unimportant; assassinating the emperor was the most important thing.

Therefore, it doesn't matter if all the power within the entire imperial city is wiped out.

They are determined to accomplish this at this crucial juncture, utilizing every available resource!

At this moment, Jiang Chengyun, who was at the highest point of the altar, looked panicked and subconsciously hid behind Chi Junlin, grabbing her hand and saying, "General, are they...are they here to kill me?"

Chi Junlin smiled, but there was no trace of tension on his face at this moment.

As if he had expected this, he said to Jiang Chengjun, "Don't be afraid, I will protect Your Majesty."

Then he waved gently.

Then, several dozen musicians standing near the altar suddenly put down their instruments.

He then took out a longbow and arrows from behind him and aimed them at the group of assassins.

Two armored generals immediately stepped out from the guards not far from Chi Junlin.

One of them held a long sword, exuding extraordinary martial prowess.

One of them gripped a long spear, his head wrapped up like a rice dumpling, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.

These were none other than Zheng Gaoda and Chi Zhagu, two of Chi Junlin's top generals.

Clearly, the spies of the Zhenbei Army had long ago intercepted information that the remnants of the Lou clan were planning to assassinate the emperor during the sacrificial ceremony.

They also devised a plan to ambush and guard the musicians, intending to wipe out all the assassins in one fell swoop!

General Zagu was recuperating in his sickbed, but upon hearing the news, he immediately became restless.

He then asked Chi Junlin for permission to fight, wanting to come and avenge his previous humiliation.

At this moment, Gundam and Zaku, two fierce generals, stood in the path that the group of assassins were bound to take.

Behind them were the Red King's personal guards who were about to arrive, and archers were blocking their way from the flanks.

Everyone involved in the assassination realized that they were doomed.

However, they showed no fear, clearly having disregarded life and death.

After the archers aimed at the assassins, they unleashed a volley of arrows at them.

The sharp arrows instantly turned several assassins on the side into pincushions.

However, they still did not stop.

Although the assassins who participated in the regicide were all martial arts masters, there were only about twenty of them in total.

Clearly, after a few more rounds of shooting, all the assassins would be killed on the spot.

These martial arts masters also placed all their hopes on Yan Chunyu, the only one who might be able to assassinate the emperor.

Several martial arts masters risked their lives to cover Yan Chunyu's advance, even using their own bodies to shield him from arrows.

However, in Chi Junlin's eyes, this was nothing more than a meaningless sacrifice.

In the end, when Yan Chunyu finally used her lightness skill to reach the vicinity of the altar, the assassins behind her were already dead.

One of the leaders, struck by several arrows, collapsed to the ground, yet still shouted at Yan Chunyu, "Brother Chunyu! Your wife and daughters are being protected by the patriarch, so you have nothing to worry about!"

After saying this, he breathed his last and died.

Yan Chunyu sighed, and then another round of arrows came flying in.

He deftly deflected the arrows and then climbed onto the high platform.

He then engaged in a fierce battle with Zheng Gaoda and Chizagu.

When Chi Junlin saw the battle report before, he only knew that Yan Chunyu's swordsmanship was fierce and could cut through metal and stone.

However, Red King was unaware of the specific details.

It wasn't until this moment that he saw Yan Chunyu's sword and his Spring Rain Thunder with his own eyes.

Chi Junlin finally understood what true elegance of swordsmanship meant.

What constitutes the elegance of martial arts?

Yan Chunyu's appearance is unremarkable.

He had a stubble beard and a weathered face. In the countryside, he looked like an ordinary farmer.

But when he wielded the sword, it seemed like a celestial spirit, untouched by the mortal world.

Beautiful, yet powerful.

Chi Junlin suddenly understood why everyone who had witnessed Yan Chunyu's swordsmanship sighed.

Such an ethereal swordsmanship is not only reflected in his swordsmanship and external martial arts.

It's also a state of mind.

The true essence of martial arts.

Chi Junlin understood that only such an ethereal, otherworldly swordsman was worthy of the title of a great hero and the beauty who had once been famous throughout the martial arts world.

The crimson king resided in his heart, and what arose from this was a longing.

She longed to spar with a true master like Yan Chunyu.

Unable to resist the urge, they had no choice but to fight.

Is this the essence of the martial arts world?

Is this the essence of martial arts?

What Jiang Chengjun couldn't understand at this moment was the strange smile that appeared on Chi Junlin's face.

He smiled broadly and was extremely happy.

Chi Junlin also saw Yan Chunyu's weakness.

He was short of breath and his mind was in turmoil.

Chi Junlin knew why.

Because he was still worried about the safety of his beloved wife.

Moreover, Yan Chunyu's internal strength was not profound enough.

This did not conform to his understanding of Yan Chunyu as a great hero.

Chi Junlin knew why.

Because of the cold poison crisis in Wei Ziqing's body, Yan Chunyu had to use his internal energy to alleviate his beloved wife's pain.

If this continues, one's inner strength will be depleted, ultimately leading to this state.

The hero is saddened by the beauty.

Seeing that Yan Chunyu was no match for the two fierce generals' attack, Chizhagu was excited, thinking that he would finally get his revenge.

Chi Junlin suddenly raised his hand and said, "Stop!"

Upon hearing Chi Junlin's order, the archers who had been aiming at Yan Chunyu immediately lowered their bows.

Chizagu and Zheng Gaoda had no choice but to stop.

Yan Chunyu had doubts and looked towards Chi Junlin.

But in her eyes, I saw a strong fighting spirit.