Watching Jiang Huaiyu’s leaving figure, Gu Weizhou said, [Number 001, do you know who I used to fear the most when I played games?]
The tech-savvy Number 001 replied, [The RMB God-tier players.]
[No…] After seeing the person he’d just negotiated with fully depart, Gu Weizhou said with a complex expression, [More than godlike opponents, I’m most afraid of pig-like teammates.]
[…I feel like you’re badmouthing him.]
[Congratulations, Number 001, you guessed right.]
Just moments ago, Jiang Huaiyu had made a deal with Gu Weizhou. He would handle Jiang Huaijin for him, and in return, Jiang Huaiyu promised to help Jiang Jingyue leave the palace. When Gu Weizhou heard about the deal, he was so excited he nearly jumped up to hug and kiss Jiang Huaiyu’s face twice.
He had been racking his brain for days on how to get Jiang Jingyue out of the palace. Because if Jiang Jingyue stays, once the emperor is about to die, the deeply suspicious ruler will surely have him executed. All of Gu Weizhou’s hopes were pinned on Jiang Jingyue, and he couldn’t let him die just like that.
And the deal proposed by Jiang Huaiyu? It was precisely what he wanted.
“…Master.”
Lost in his thoughts and secretly thrilled, Gu Weizhou heard a voice beside him. He turned to see a young man looking at him with mixed feelings.
Thinking of the recent transaction, the young man had probably heard about it. Gu Weizhou patted him on the shoulder and, heading towards his room, said, “…Come in, I have something to give you.”
Watching the man’s retreating figure and recalling the promise he had made, Jiang Jingyue clenched his fists slightly and lowered his gaze.
Master, how can I ever repay your kindness?
…
Would Jiang Huaiyu really easily and carelessly let Jiang Jingyue, who could be a huge problem, leave the palace safely? Haha… Having grown up in the palace, Jiang Huaiyu was no fool.
Like Jiang Lianfeng, whom he resembled, Jiang Huaiyu always believed that dead people posed no threats. In his eyes, Jiang Jingyue would only be truly safe to him if he was dead.
However, since the entire prince’s residence had perished within the imperial capital, rumors had spread among the common folk that the emperor was behind it. To stop these “unfounded rumors”, the emperor repeatedly spared Jiang Jingyue’s life.
Thus, Jingyue must not die within the palace walls. Plus, with the rebelling Swift Wind Corps always being a thorn in the emperor’s side, Jiang Huaiyu quickly thought of a plan to kill two birds with one stone and presented it to the bedridden emperor.
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Half a month later, an imperial decree reached Gu Weizhou in his chamber.
“… As the old army rebelled, I cannot bring myself to kill even one of them. Today, I appoint Prince Jiang Jingyue as General. With my edict, he will lead an army of 100,000 to persuade the old army to surrender. If they refuse, and the safety of the common folk is endangered, I will be forced to make the decision to kill to defend our great land, even if it pains me. So be it.”
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Upon seeing that the last person in the imperial palace courtyard who still remembered King Shun’s kindness was an outsider, he felt an indescribable sadness. But given his sensitive position, all he could do was softly say, “Prince Su, please accept the decree,” as he handed over the imperial decree.
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the man in white before him display a wry smile, holding the decree as if he had lost his soul. The young boy not far away saw the man move, immediately dropped the wild grass in his hands, and ran over with a goofy grin.
Watching the two enter the house, the senior eunuch sighed softly and turned to leave, thinking to himself as he walked away, “The good don’t live long, the good don’t live long…”
Meanwhile, Gu Weizhou:
[Allow me to make an exaggerated expression.]
The next second:
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He was laughing and rolling on the spot in excitement!!!
[This pig teammate’s genes are hereditary, hahaha!]
Gu Weizhou never imagined that Jiang Huaiyu would settle everything for him so perfectly. Not only did he send Jiang Jingyue out of the palace, just to confront the Swift Wind Corps, but he also generously threw in an additional 100,000 soldiers. When he heard this decree, he nearly collapsed in laughter.
Who knows how Jiang Huaiyu managed to persuade the emperor?
As for how he did it, it’s actually not complicated. The emperor felt his time was running out and was eager to kill Jiang Jingyue, but he couldn’t do it within the imperial capital. So when Jiang Huaiyu proposed this idea, especially considering the emperor’s wish to eliminate the rebellious Swift Wind Corps, he was completely trapped in a mental quandary.
All he could think about was letting these two forces annihilate each other, never considering the possibility of what might happen if Jiang Jingyue wasn’t truly mad.
Sometimes, when hatred blinds a person, they can only see that hatred and nothing else. This is probably what the people mean when they say, “Even the wise make mistakes.”
Upon entering the room, Jiang Jingyue could no longer contain his excitement and fiercely embraced the person beside him.
Jiang Jingyue couldn’t believe it, truly couldn’t believe that his dreams of leaving the imperial capital to find Jiang Lianbi’s former troops would come true in such an unexpected twist of fate.
At this moment, he felt as though he might be in a dream that could shatter at any second. Upon waking, everything would revert back: he would still be the simple-minded fool pretending to be mad within the palace, the utterly powerless and desperate Jiang Jingyue.
“Master, Master, Master…” He called out, trembling with fear.
Sensing his distress, Gu Weizhou lifted his hand to gently pat his back, whispering, “It’s real, all of it. Soon, everything will change…”
Change into an eight-pack abs handsome boy, hahaha…
…
The emperor acted swiftly, seemingly wanting to witness the complete removal of his great internal threat before his own demise. So, in just under three days, Jiang Jingyue’s battle armor was delivered to the side chamber.
Facing the terrified palace maid who was shaking as she approached to help him dress, Jiang Jingyue bared his teeth, looking as if he wished to pounce and bite. The maid was so frightened that she immediately dropped to her knees, pleading for mercy.
Seeing this, Gu Weizhou had no choice but to step in. Everyone watched in awe as the crazy person, who was threatening to everyone else, suddenly became as docile as a kitten.
He gazed intently at the man in white dressing him in armor, his eyes seeming to capture all the brilliance in the world.
“Lift your arm,” the man commanded with a chilly voice.
Obediently, he raised his arm.
“Tilt your head back,” he instructed softly.
He complied, tilting his head.
Amid the incredulous stares of numerous palace maids and eunuchs, this monster, known to have devoured countless people, was now clad in majestic battle armor.
Though his features still appeared somewhat restrained, the armor accentuated his formidable presence. If others didn’t know him as a fool, they would surely commend him for his handsome and heroic appearance.
Thinking about their imminent separation, Gu Weizhou looked into the other’s gentle eyes and advised, “On the road, avoid harming others. Listen to what others say, and if danger arises… remember to protect yourself.”
Staring deeply into the eyes of the man before him, Jiang Jingyue had countless words he wished to express.
He wanted to tell him that he would return, would come back for him, and that he would do so amidst the welcoming cheers of the common people and the congratulations of the officials.
By then, he wouldn’t be the one who had to hold back tears constantly. He wouldn’t be the one who had to compromise just to cling to life. At that time, he would present the great empire to him with both hands.
However… at this moment, all he could do was nod with a silly smile.
As the palace maid pushed open the doors, countless officials outside, some scornful and some envious, set their gazes on the smiling Jiang Jingyue inside.
Taking a step and looking back three times, Jiang Jingyue cast a longing gaze at the man in white in the distance. Standing beneath a locust tree adorned with pale yellow blossoms, his clear and sharp features were as breathtaking as the first time they met.
Lowering his gaze, Jiang Jingyue reluctantly closed his eyes. Clutched tightly in his hand was a jade pendant, resting quietly.
Wait for me, master, wait for me to come back, wait for my… return.
…
After sending Jiang Jingyue away, Gu Weizhou took a seat in the eerily quiet side chamber. It wasn’t long before Jiang Huaiyu sought him out.
Facing Jiang Huaiyu’s smile, Gu Weizhou felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside, though he managed to keep them off his face.
“What brings the Third Prince here?”
Seeing the even colder demeanor compared to their last meeting, Jiang Huaiyu chuckled. “Qingli, you seem to forget favors easily. I’ve fulfilled my obligation. Now, it’s your turn.”
With a sudden turn of his head, Gu Weizhou’s eyes blazed with fury. “You never said you were sending him to the battlefield to meet his death!”
Although Jiang Huaiyu had heard from his foolish younger brother that this man looked especially captivating when angered, he had never witnessed it himself. Now, seeing those icy eyes suddenly filled with raging anger, Jiang Huaiyu couldn’t help but be slightly moved by the stunning sight before him.
No wonder this man had left such an impression on Jiang Huaijin.
Suppressing the fierceness in his eyes, Jiang Huaiyu looked up with a smile. “I merely said I’d help him leave the imperial palace. Whether he survives or not wasn’t part of our deal.”
“You…!”
Seeing the man’s face turn ashen, Jiang Huaiyu stepped forward, bending slightly to whisper in his ear, “Rather than him… perhaps you should be more concerned about how you’re going to explain to my dear brother when you become his princess.”
At those words, Gu Weizhou’s body stiffened.
Thanks for the chapter~
…ahhhhhhhhhh…..i wanna know what happens nextttt……..
….I cant wait for the two prince and the emperor himself to suffer …haha…
..thanks for the chapter.
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