dognovel Chapter 100 Yue Shan Pays His Tuition
Chapter 100 Yue Shan Pays His Tuition
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that. Let's talk about other things, like your 'Ruler-Minister Gu'..."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yingying was startled.
"How...how did you know..."
Xu Tianyi chuckled: "See, you're getting impatient now..."
Ji Yingying quickly composed herself, turned her head away, and muttered, "It's not like you can undo it..."
The "Ruler-Minister Gu" refers to the Gu worms used by the Impermanent Department to control its subordinates.
The Wuchang Division belongs to the royal family of the Wuji Empire.
If it is the Zhijinwei, it is equivalent to the Jinyiwei.
The Impermanence Division is an underground assassin organization that specializes in eliminating dissidents and assassinating people who are inconvenient to kill.
Everyone thought the Bureau of Impermanence was a civilian organization, but in reality, only the heir to the throne knew that it was created by the emperor.
When the old emperor fell ill, Prince Qi hastily launched a coup d'état, forcing the crown prince to flee and imprisoning the emperor.
The old emperor was naturally angry and did not want the King of Qi to inherit the throne, so he handed over the Wuchang Division to the King of Chu.
After the King of Chu became the Yama King of the Impermanent Department, he appointed his personal eunuch as the Yama King and immediately began to consolidate the power of the Impermanent Department.
He used grace to win over Black Impermanence by lifting the curse of the ruler and his subjects, and then used Ji Yingying to kill the disloyal White Impermanence and help Ji Yingying find her origins. In this way, Ji Yingying also became loyal to him.
Upon hearing about the "King and Minister Gu" technique, Ji Yingying felt a mixture of curiosity and surprise. This was a secret technique passed down within the royal family... Oh, right, Gu Qinghan is the eldest princess...
Thinking about this, Ji Yingying understood somewhat.
Xu Tianyi smiled slightly and, to the astonishment of Ji Yingying and Gu Qinghan, gently spat out a beetle that glowed with blue light.
"How do I use this bug? I was hoping you'd dance for me..."
Ji Yingying's pupils contracted, and her whole body trembled involuntarily: "How...how did it end up here with you..."
Once triggered, the ruler and minister poison will cause unbearable pain, making suicide impossible.
A minister is forbidden from killing his ruler; if he does, he will become weak and unable to move.
The Sovereign Gu can kill its subjects at will; with a single thought, the Subject Gu will gnaw at the brain marrow of the afflicted, causing the victim to die in agony.
She had experienced that excruciating pain.
At that moment, seeing Xu Tianyi obtain the Monarch Gu, she felt a chill in her heart.
Could he really be such a beast? The way he's looking at me is weird. What am I supposed to do if he wants me to sleep with him?
Should I listen to him or not?
Ji Yingying hesitated, wavered, and felt timid, contemplating suicide.
Gu Qinghan was also curious: "Where did you come from? Are you the one controlling Yingying?"
Xu Tianyi chuckled smugly: "Of course, I got this from Yu Linglong. I even sacrificed my looks for it..."
Gu Qinghan's face twitched. "You're such a shameless womanizer."
She felt a little uncomfortable, but the thought that Yu Linglong was a fox made her feel better; after all, she was just a pet.
If I don't die, you'll always be just a pet!
Ji Yingying seemed to have composed herself: "Prince Consort Xu, what exactly do you want me to do?"
"Why don't you dance first? I like the light dance..."
Ji Yingying's lips twitched: "I don't know how..."
"Qinghan, you can teach her..."
Gu Qinghan was speechless: "I don't know either..."
"You two are so boring, all the little fox does is dance..."
"Then go find your little fox..."
Xu Tianyi chuckled: "Never mind, never mind, um... Yingying, do you want to leave the Bureau of Impermanence?"
Ji Yingying was stunned; she hadn't expected Xu Tianyi to say that.
After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Why do you want to help me? What can I do if I leave the Bureau of Impermanence?"
She had no doubt that Xu Tianyi could do it.
Since the King of Chu was willing to give him even the entire Yan Province, what would be a mere White Impermanence like himself?
Most importantly, the King of Chu had no means to control himself, as the "King and Minister Poisoning" technique was in his hands.
Xu Tianyi thought for a moment and said, "I don't know either, it was just something I did casually."
"Tell me, if I help you avenge the Ji family and disband the Wuchang Division, how will you thank me...?"
At this point, Xu Tianyi found it increasingly interesting.
If I take Ji Yingying away and then take Black Impermanence away, the middle level of the Impermanence Division will be hollowed out, and the remaining judges, ghost messengers, ox-headed and horse-faced figures will lose their essence.
Of course, it's impossible to empty the Wuchang Division just by taking away two people; we might even need to resort to spies and assassins.
Ji Yingying looked at Xu Tianyi, who had a half-smile on his face, and was somewhat surprised. After thinking for a moment, she spoke decisively.
"If you can do that, then Bai Qi is willing to pledge his loyalty to you."
Xu Tianyi pouted: "I thought I could repay you with my body..."
Ji Yingying trembled and fell silent.
Gu Qinghan slapped him: "You really do have ulterior motives!"
After saying that, she reached over and snatched the Gu.
Xu Tianyi shrugged and said, "Heh heh... couldn't get it, Qinghan, you can't beat me, haha..."
Gu Qinghan glared at him angrily: "You heartbreaker, wait till Hongye comes back and I'll make you pay!"
"Hmm... maybe Red Night will help me..."
"You wish..."
The two playfully wrestled for a while, which Ji Yingying watched with envy.
But she remained silent and awaited Xu Tianyi's trial.
It seemed to be because he saw Ji Yingying's expectation and helplessness.
Xu Tianyi also stopped: "Alright, alright, this insect belongs to Yu Linglong. Although she gave it to me, I don't know how to get rid of it."
During this time, Yingying, you don't need to worry about the tasks of the Impermanent Division. I will speak with the King of Chu and have you come with me.
Ji Yingying nodded silently: "Then Bai Qi will take his leave..."
"Don't wander off. You'll stay next door to me. Stay with me for a while; consider it your new mission: protect me."
Ji Yingying nodded helplessly: "Yes..."
I was internally scoffing, "You think I'd protect you? You're stronger than me, why would I protect you?"
But she actually had a decent impression of Xu Tianyi, so she didn't say much.
She silently turned around and followed a maid to arrange her accommodations.
After she left, Gu Qinghan spoke.
"You seem to treat her differently. Do you like her?"
Xu Tianyi smiled slightly: "A very nice girl, isn't she?"
Gu Qinghan rolled her eyes at him: "You're getting more and more of a womanizer..."
Xu Tianyi stroked her long hair: "It's alright, but I wouldn't say I like her. We've only met twice. We'll see how it goes after we get to know each other better."
Gu Qinghan nodded silently.
She also realized that an outstanding man cannot have only one woman.
In the Wuji Empire, which powerful person doesn't have multiple wives and concubines?
Even Liu Lian, the young master, had a concubine first.
Moreover, it is normal for young rulers to form marriage alliances with various people.
The reason I was able to accept being with Ning Hongye was because I also liked Ning Hongye very much.
Now that Ji Yingying has suddenly appeared, she feels somewhat uncomfortable and resistant.
Unlike Yu Linglong, who could convince herself that she was just a pet.
Ji Yingying is a real person.
Gu Qinghan couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Snapped!"
"What are you thinking about? Come on, I'm going to reward you tonight!"
Gu Qinghan was surprised: "Huh?"
"What 'ah'? Your husband is about to become the Prefect of Yanzhou Prefecture! Aren't you happy, Madam Prefect..."
Gu Qinghan laughed at his words: "Is that so? Then Qinghan will have to experience the Prefect's brilliant skills..."
"Enough talk, let's fight!!"
... (Ten thousand words omitted here)
After living together for more than half a year, Gu Qinghan was gradually brainwashed by Xu Tianyi and naturally became more and more obedient to him.
The two had a very close relationship and trusted each other.
However, Xu Tianyi seems to have a physical condition that prevents him from having children easily, even though Gu Qinghan tries very hard.
One night passed.
When Xu Tianyi woke up the next day, he personally escorted the King of Chu's envoy back to report, but he never expected that three hundred cavalrymen would come galloping from Taikang County at that moment.
Leading the group was Yue Shan, who had come to visit!
Yue Shan rushed here, and being an impatient man, he didn't expect to see Xu Tianyi at the intersection near Chongsheng City.
Chai Jingtang's gaze sharpened: "Prince Consort Xu, what do you mean by this?"
Xu Tianyi was also getting anxious: "Let's go quickly, I don't know why Yue Shan came here..."
It's impossible for Chai Jingtang not to know Yue Shan. At this moment, the King of Chu has already shown his sincerity. If Xu Tianyi is still colluding with Yue Shan, then the King of Chu will be in a difficult position.
Then, he stopped and stood there, laughing, "Since Yue Shan doesn't know us anyway, to show our sincerity, why don't we also hear what important matters General Yue has to say?"
Xu Tianyi stared in disbelief: "What if he stepped forward and stabbed you directly? You're treating the Crown Prince's life like it's nothing! I don't care, I can just give up Yan Prefecture if the negotiations break down. But if something happens to the Crown Prince, how will you explain it to the King of Chu?"
The Crown Prince of Chu, standing nearby, was also afraid. Although he wasn't wearing a dragon robe, who would dare bet that Yue Shan didn't recognize him?
Chai Jingtang smiled and said, "Then Your Highness may go first; I will remain here..."
After saying this, he waved for someone to take the prince away.
Xu Tianyi didn't care anymore.
The Crown Prince of Chu asked anxiously, "Where is Bai Qi?"
Xu Tianyi glared at him: "Bai Qi is mine now!"
Recalling Ji Yingying's beauty and figure, the Crown Prince of Chu felt somewhat resentful and turned to look at Chai Jingtang: "Vice Envoy Chai! Bai Qi is Bai Wuchang!"
Chai Jingtang fell silent upon hearing the prince's words. After a moment's hesitation, he finally asked, "Xu Consort... did Bai Qi follow you willingly?"
Xu Tianyi smiled slightly: "What do you think?"
He forced a smile: "Haha... Alright, as expected, beauties love heroes. Then Bai Qi will stay for now, Your Highness, you should leave quickly."
Having said that, he waved his hand, and his men quickly covered the Crown Prince of Chu and left.
Xu Tianyi could also see that although the prince was not a spoiled brat, he was just an ordinary person. No wonder he dared to treat him like this. He guessed that the King of Chu did not think much of his son.
Xu Tianyi guessed that Chai Jingtang's willingness to let Bai Qi stay meant that he intended for Bai Qi to monitor him.
Unfortunately, the Emperor-Minister Gu poison is in my hands, and he has no idea about it.
"Knock knock knock..."
A sound of horses' hooves rang out.
Then, the Yue Shan army formation stopped, and a knight stepped forward.
"General Yue Shan, the General Who Guards the South of Leizhou, has arrived here. May I ask if you are Master Xu Tianyi?"
Xu Tianyi was pleased. Yue Shan was quite polite and sent someone forward to inquire first.
"It is indeed our sect. Since General Yue has come, why not step forward and have a chat..."
After a brief reply, the knight returned to give his response.
A moment later, Yue Shan led three personal guards forward.
"Master Xu, I've long admired your name. Meeting you today, I never imagined you would be so young..."
"General Yue is indeed a promising young man. May I ask what brings you to Chongsheng City?"
Xu Tianyi was very curious. Logically speaking, if Yue Shan were to come...
Either he's coming with an army to attack, or he's coming with an envoy. Now he's come with his personal guards. I really don't know what he's up to. Could it be that he's here to see Wei Qing?
Yue Shan's expression was somewhat complicated. He then dismounted and bowed, saying, "Seeing that the people of the eleven counties in the Northwest are at peace, I have some questions that I would like to ask Master Xu."
Xu Tianyi thought about Yue Shan's character; he was a general who cared deeply for the people.
"Okay, please follow me..."
After saying this, Xu Tianyi turned around, mounted his horse, and led the way, with Yue Shan and the others immediately following.
After listening briefly, Chai Jingtang knew that Yue Shan was not there to sabotage the cooperation between the two families. However, since Xu Tianyi did not avoid him, he also wanted to hear Yue Shan's questions.
The group entered the main hall of the city lord's mansion.
Under Xu Tianyi's arrangement, Yue Shan and his personal guards stayed temporarily in an inn in the city.
Yue Shan sat in the hall with three personal guards.
Who is this?
Yue Shan was somewhat puzzled. He had been curious when he saw Xu Tianyi seeing off guests.
Xu Tianyi smiled and said, "Mr. Chai, a merchant from Leizhou, has visited Leizhou many times to purchase grain for my school. He is a friend of my school."
Yue Shan suddenly realized: "Oh~~, then I will thank Mr. Chai on behalf of the people of these eleven counties in the Northwest."
Chai Jingtang was somewhat taken aback, but still accepted Yue Shan's bow.
"General Yue, please feel free to ask any questions you may have..."
Yue Shan hesitated for a moment, then immediately spoke up.
"Master Xu, I have observed that the eleven counties in the Northwest remain peaceful and prosperous despite the floods. I deeply admire you and wish to learn some of your methods for governing local areas..."
Xu Tianyi then understood.
"General Yue caused quite a bit of trouble during his last visit to Leizhou, so is that why you have this idea?"
Yue Shan gave a bitter smile: "I'm sorry to have made Master Xu laugh. I was greedy for merit and acted rashly, which harmed the people. I feel ashamed."
He is not a stubborn or obstinate person. Yue Shan is able to admit his mistakes and correct them. He knows how to use people well, has decisiveness and execution ability. At the same time, he is also very eager to learn and is not ashamed to ask questions.
Xu Tianyi was actually a rebel, and the Valley God Cult was also a rebel.
But since even rebels can stabilize the county, he will not give up seeking their advice just because of their special status.
Ideas are very important; the various schools of thought in ancient China each had their own ideas and ideals.
Mozi advocated non-aggression and universal love, Confucianism emphasized etiquette, morality, and righteousness, while Taoism advocated non-action and governance.
Yue Shan was there as a student seeking advice, wanting to understand Xu Tianyi's vision for the future society.
Because in Taikang, he saw something unlike any other city he had passed through in the past ten years.
He found it difficult to describe and could only come to ask.
Chai Jingtang also gained a deeper understanding of Yue Shan. In his view, Yue Shan was a young and outstanding general who was greedy for fame and fortune. He wanted to use the Yue family's resources to destroy the King of Chu to prove his ability and then restore the family's title of King Zhenguo Wucheng.
In retrospect, Yue Shan was not that kind of person.
As for Xu Tianyi, he didn't know him either. Xu Tianyi was just a young man. Although he seemed mature in his speech and actions, how could he govern a local area?
Didn't he subdue Ma Luping by force and then take over the Valley God Sect with Gu Qinghan's help?
I can govern a local area too...
Xu Tianyi smiled as the two men looked at him with curiosity.
"Then please come with me for the next few days. I will show you how I govern this region."
Yue Shan quickly bowed and said, "Then I'll trouble you. This is my family's heirloom sword. I don't use it often, so I'm giving it to the sect leader as tuition."
Xu Tianyi's eyes lit up immediately.
Yue Shan controlled a sword as it slowly flew in from the air.
This sword is very auspicious and is named: Blessed with Fortune and Prosperity!
In the game, he really liked this match; it was beautiful and he was very lucky.
"Thank you for the sword, General Yue. It is getting late, so why don't you two rest for a while? I will come to inform you before my meeting tomorrow."
The two nodded, and then two maids led them into the city lord's mansion.
After bidding farewell to Yueshan, Xu Tianyi happily took his sword and returned to his small villa.
"Qinghan, Yingying, Wei Qing, see this? This is the precious sword Yue Shan gave me. It looks like a sign of great fortune..."
(Going back to my hometown now, so I might not update anymore starting tomorrow, or I might update from my phone. Please forgive any errors or omissions.)