Martial Arts Crossover: Starting as a member of the Imperial Guard, all the ladies are demons

No one expected that Prince Yu, who was originally closest to the position of Crown Prince, would choose to rebel at this time.

Couldn't he have waited a little longer?

The Imperial Palace.

Upon receiving the news, Emperor Liang sat there in a daze. Over the past few days, he had developed many more white hairs and looked much older.

Because no one was more heartbroken than him.

Originally, he sent people to surround Prince Yu's residence in order to strip Prince Yu of his power and prevent him from going down this path of no return.

But Emperor Liang never expected that what he feared most would come to pass.

Prince Yu has rebelled again!

He even colluded with the military!

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Emperor Liang was coughing incessantly, and Gao Zhan, who was standing nearby, quickly stepped forward to support him, bringing in a cup of tea.

"Your Majesty, your health is of utmost importance."

"I...I feel terrible."

Emperor Liang said, panting heavily. He looked at Gao Zhan and then at the person who had come to report the news.

He calmed down for a while before finally returning to normal, and then he placed his hands on the table.

"Summon Prince Jing, Gao Shun, Princess Nihuang, and Zhao Yun to an audience!"

"At the same time, mobilize Huang Zhong and the Jicheng Army to defend the capital!"

"quick!"

"Yes!"

After saying this, Emperor Liang slumped onto his dragon throne, muttering repeatedly, "How dare he, how dare he..."

..

Just as Prince Yu's rebellion swept through the entire capital, Xiao Jingyi, the instigator, brought Dian Wei to the outside of a marquis's mansion.

"Your Highness Prince Yi, what brings you here today?"

At the Yan Marquis's residence, Yan Yujin, who was just about to leave, saw Xiao Jingyi appear and, with a hint of surprise on his face, quickly went forward to greet him.

"Hehe, I had some free time today, so I came to visit you."

"Furthermore, I have heard that Marquis Yan has returned, and I would like to have a chat with him. I wonder if Marquis Yan has the time now?"

Xiao Jingyi looked at Yan Yujin and asked.

He came here this time, naturally for the sake of Marquis Yan.

Once upon a time, the indomitable envoy of the Great Liang Dynasty, holding the royal staff and comb, dressed in silk robes and a white crown, passed through the camp, facing swords and axes but not retreating, his tongue as sharp as a knife, his heart wise and his courage as iron.

Xiao Jingyi valued this civil official highly.

Moreover, he knew that Marquis Yan had been biding his time all these years, and even planned to assassinate the current Emperor of Liang in the storyline.

This is enough to show his enormous capacity for splashing water, which inspires awe.

"Your Highness Prince Yi, are you here to see my father?"

Hearing Xiao Jingyi's words, Yan Yujin was somewhat surprised, but considering that the visitor was Xiao Jingyi, he immediately replied, "Father is at home, but whether or not he sees me is not something I can decide."

"But I can help you send a message."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi nodded and bowed, saying, "Alright, then I'll have to trouble you."

"Please come in, Your Highness. I will go and inform my father immediately."

"Ah."

Guided by servants from the Yan Marquis's residence, Xiao Jingyi and Dian Wei arrived at the reception hall to await news from the Yan Marquis.

At the same time, Yan Hou was taken aback upon hearing Yan Yujin's words.

"Yujin, are you saying that His Highness Prince Yi came to see me in person?"

“Father, they are indeed here to see you, and they are waiting in the hall.”

Yan Yujin replied

What brings Your Highness Prince Yi to see me?

Yan Hou looked puzzled, but he quickly realized something, and a look of horror flashed across his face.

He then said to Yan Yujin, "In that case, Yujin, go and invite Prince Yi in."

"But Father, aren't you going to the dojo today?"

Upon hearing this, Marquis Yan shook his head: "If Prince Yi comes looking for me, I'll go another time. No, there might not be another chance later."

"Yes, Your Highness, I will go and invite Prince Yi in immediately."

After Yan Yujin left, Yan Hou let out a long sigh of relief and muttered to himself, "His Highness Prince Yi came to see me at this time, probably to confront me."

Just as he was pondering, Xiao Jingyi entered the room, while Dian Wei and Yan Yujin remained outside.

Upon seeing this old minister, Xiao Jingyi smiled faintly: "Lord Yan, it's been a long time."

"Yes, it's been a long time. Since Your Highness decided to become a carefree prince, I've had a hard time seeing you."

Yan Hou replied, but his hands did not stop moving; he immediately poured Xiao Jingyi a cup of tea.

"Speaking of me, aren't you just as indifferent to worldly affairs, spending your time enjoying yourself at the dojo?"

Xiao Jingyi picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then praised, "Lord Yan's tea is still as bitter as before."

"Life has many facets, with bitterness before sweetness. Perhaps I enjoyed too much sweetness in the first half of my life, so the second half is full of bitterness."

Yan Hou said meaningfully.

Xiao Jingyi knew exactly what he was talking about; it was the woman he liked back then who had been brought into the palace by that old man, Emperor Liang.

However, he only listened to it; the grudges and feuds of the previous generation had little to do with him.

"Your Highness Prince Yi, please speak plainly. What brings you to see me today?"

Setting down his teacup, Yan Hou looked at Xiao Jingyi and asked.

"I wish to invite you to come out of seclusion."

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyi looked at Yan Hou and said directly.

Upon hearing this, Yan Hou smiled, then looked at Xiao Jingyi meaningfully: "Your Highness Prince Yi, you must be joking. You want me to come out of seclusion?"

"Now that the entire Liang Dynasty and the capital are in your hands, why would you need me?"

Yan Hou looked at Xiao Jingyi with a smile on his face.

This smile was both gratified and joyful.

Because he finally saw the scene he wanted to see.

When Xiao Jingyi was still young, Yan Hou had a teacher-student relationship with him for a period of time, and it was from then on that Yan Hou knew of Xiao Jingyi's extraordinary nature.

Xiao Jingyi's later actions confirmed his suspicions.

However, after the Chiyan case occurred, the court was in a state of panic, and many ministers who spoke out on the matter were demoted.

From then on, Yan Hou lost all interest in court affairs, and Xiao Jingyi, like a comet, fell at the speed of light.

Originally, Marquis Yan thought that this was how his life would be, and that if he ever got tired of living, he could just blow up Emperor Liang.

As a result, Kyoto began to be in turmoil half a year ago, with one case after another, until now Xia Jiang has been arrested and Prince Yu has rebelled.

Furthermore, since Xiao Jingyi came to see him today, he had only just confirmed that the person who had manipulated the Great Liang Dynasty was indeed Xiao Jingyi.

So he was very pleased, but he didn't understand why Xiao Jingyi had asked him to come out of seclusion.

"Lord Yan, the Great Liang is currently closed off from the world, and the Northern Yan, Southern Chu, and Ye Qin are all eyeing it covetously. Therefore, I need you, my minister Yan!"

Xiao Jingyi said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Yan Hou narrowed his eyes slightly, immediately understanding the meaning behind Xiao Jingyi's words: "According to Your Highness, you intend to wage war against these countries?"

"Doesn't Lord Yan think that some threats are best eliminated completely?"

"Does Your Highness know that if this war breaks out, all the surrounding countries will unite?"

"Therefore, I hope that Marquis Yan will be sent as an envoy to Southern Chu."

"Strategic alliances?"

"Among these kingdoms, Southern Chu is only slightly weaker than Great Liang. If he doesn't interfere, the other kingdoms will no longer be an obstacle. Once everything is settled, I will have the strength to eliminate them."

Upon hearing this, Marquis Yan paused for a moment before asking, "What is required in exchange?"

"It depends on how Lord Yan negotiates. I grant you permission to act as you see fit."

Upon hearing that things should be done expediently, Marquis Yan was stunned.

Because this undoubtedly gives him the power to make the decision; he can negotiate however he wants and under whatever conditions he wants.

This represents Xiao Jingyi's trust in him.

However, Yan Hou was also persuaded by Xiao Jingyi.

What persuaded him was not anything else, but Xiao Jingyi himself!

Because the conversation between the two just now was a dialogue between a ruler and his subject, in which Xiao Jingyi told Marquis Yan about his thoughts after ascending the throne.

It annexed Southern Chu, Northern Yan, and Ye Qin, among others.

This is a feat of expanding territory!

Moreover, there's another point: Yan Hou actually wanted to work under Xiao Jingyi, which was the most important reason.

He believed that the Great Liang Dynasty could only become stronger under Xiao Jingyi's leadership.

"When does Your Highness wish to depart?"

Then Yan Hou raised the question that he cared about most.

His unspoken question was whether Xiao Jingyi would take over the Liang regime.

"This is the last stop. After the case of Prince Yu is closed, I will step into the limelight."

Xiao Jingyi replied, then picked up his teacup and said to Yan Hou, "Teacher, your student needs you."

This statement contains both sincerity and an attempt to appeal to emotions.

Hearing his words and seeing his earnest gaze, Yan Hou was momentarily stunned, as if he were seeing Xiao Jingyi's spirited appearance twelve years ago.

At that moment, the ambition within him burst forth.

He picked up his teacup and said with a loud laugh, "Okay."

The two then drank it all in one gulp. After finishing, Xiao Jingyi couldn't help but complain, "Lord Yan, this tea is too bitter. Change it next time."

"Haha."

Marquis Yan laughed heartily, then replied, "Next time Your Highness comes, I will serve you a non-bitter tea."

"If I come again next time, it should be for drinking, a victory celebration."

.....

The Qingli Army, inside the main tent.

At this moment, Prince Yu changed into a suit of armor and sat in the center.

He was surrounded by people sitting on both sides below him.

Upon seeing this group of generals, Prince Yu was filled with confidence and his eyes were brimming with excitement.

He declared in a loud voice, "Gentlemen, today you have followed me, and I hereby promise that when the capital falls, it will be the day you rise to prominence."

"I'll leave the rest to you all until then."

"I am willing to serve Prince Yu with utmost loyalty!"

"I am willing to serve Prince Yu with utmost loyalty!"

"..."