Adhere to the gentleman's principles

When Xu Gong saw the raging fire, he shouted anxiously, "Wenhe and Ziyan, hurry up!" He held Li Ziyan and Xu Wenhe's hands tightly and ran out of the hall desperately.

At the same time, Qin Zhuoyuan burst into tears and said to himself with a wry smile: "What a joke, what a joke..." At this moment, a huge wooden beam suddenly fell down. At the critical moment, Qin Wenzhao stepped forward and used his body to block the fatal blow for Qin Zhuoyuan.

Qin Zhuoyuan was shocked and looked at the scene in disbelief. He asked in a trembling voice: "Why don't you leave? Why did you save me..."

Qin Wenzhao panted, a trace of guilt on his face, and said slowly: "This is all my fault, child. Over the years, you and Xier have lived in such a cruel world. It's because Daddy didn't fulfill his responsibility to teach you..."

Qin Zhuoyuan stared with his eyes wide open, watching Qin Wenzhao take his last breath in front of him. As the fire became more and more fierce, the entire palace was engulfed in flames. Qin Zhuoyuan's heart was filled with despair and helplessness, and he felt that his world was collapsing in an instant.

Qin Zhuoyuan laughed in the blazing fire in the sky, "How can I find a gentleman, how can I find a filial son."

Li Ziyan and Xu Wenhe stared at the blazing fire. Xu Wenhe said in a deep voice, "Let's go. The King of Qin is about to arrive outside Pingliang City."

In the Qiankun Hall, a group of ministers were waiting respectfully. Suddenly, Li Ziyan stepped in from the back hall. Everyone was stunned. One of the ministers asked in confusion: "Li Ziyan? Why are you here?"

Li Ziyan had no expression on his face, and just nodded slightly. Then, Xu Wenhe and Xu Gong also walked out of the back hall and stood quietly in the hall. Li Ziyan slowly took out a will from his arms, and the ministers knelt down one after another when they saw it.

"My third son, Xiao Xuantang, cares about the people, is kind and generous, filial and wise, gifted and intelligent. If my eldest son is unable to shoulder this responsibility, he can give way to my second son; if my second son is equally incompetent, my third son, Xiao Xuantang, will inherit the throne."

Outside the palace, Xiao Zhengshu happened to hear these words, and tears instantly rolled down his eyes. He finally understood that the late emperor had considered leaving him a way out.

After hearing the contents of the will, the ministers looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and doubt. One of the ministers couldn't help but ask, "Minister Li, what exactly does your will mean?"

Li Ziyan answered with a firm gaze: "The second prince murdered his brothers, plotted evil, attempted to usurp the throne, and even forged an imperial edict. What I hold in my hand is the second edict left by His Majesty."

One of the courtiers said firmly, "Since we already have the late emperor's will, then of course we should invite His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin back to take charge of the situation!"

Li Ziyan sneered and responded, "Humph, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is indeed coming back, but he is not coming back willingly. He came here with the intention of killing! You gentlemen have been in the officialdom for many years, and you must know the reason.

The King of Yue is now incompetent and has caused unrest in the country. The King of Qin is dissatisfied with the King of Yue's rule and intends to take back power. We must not allow such a war to happen, otherwise only the common people will suffer! If you are interested in maintaining national stability, why not go with me to the city gate to welcome the new king into the city! "

Hearing this, the ministers were silent, thinking secretly in their hearts. At this time, Fan Qingzhu stood up and said, "What Minister Li said is very true. His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin was personally selected by the late emperor, and he is legitimate. Now that he is coming back to quell the civil strife, we should welcome him. I am willing to follow Minister Li to welcome the new emperor into the city."

With Fan Qingzhu taking the lead, other officials followed suit, expressing their willingness to go to the city gate to welcome the new emperor. So, under the leadership of Li Ziyan, everyone waited quietly at the city gate, staring into the distance with mixed feelings.

As time went by, the sky gradually brightened. The sun shone on the earth, illuminating everyone's face. Li Ziyan's face was as gloomy as water, and his eyes looked forward firmly. He knew that this day would determine the future direction of the country, and they, the ministers, must make the right choice.

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Under the city of Xunyang, Zhao Junning looked at the person in front of him, with a hint of contempt in his eyes.

"Since we are facing each other, why don't you fight me, Mr. Lu?" Zhao Junning said loudly.

When Lu Wu heard this, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, he pulled the reins, and then nodded and said, "It is my honor to fight with Boss Zhao."

After saying this, Lu Wu drove his horse forward, and Zhao Junning did the same. Zhao Junning was seen holding a long sword, with a faint flame flashing on the sword. In an instant, sparks flew everywhere, and he soared into the air like a fire dragon.

Zhao Junning suddenly leaped up from the horse like a flying bird and stood on the horse's back. Seeing this, Lu Wu was startled, but he reacted very quickly and also jumped up, engaging in a fierce battle with Zhao Junning on horseback.

Then, the two men left their horses and landed on the ground. Every move they made surprised Lu Wu.

The two men fought back and forth, sword shadows intertwined, and it was difficult to tell who was the winner. Suddenly, Zhao Junning used a palm force, which was like a tidal wave and blasted towards Lu Wu. Lu Wu had no way to avoid it and was knocked back to his horse by this powerful force.

Zhao Junning landed lightly in front of the horse. The tip of the sword in her hand scraped across the ground, making a sharp sound and leaving a deep mark.

"Anyone who crosses this line today will die!" Zhao Junning's voice was cold and firm, as if carrying an irresistible majesty.

Lu Wu rubbed his chest and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His face was as pale as paper, but his eyes were full of determination and resoluteness. He took a deep breath, lowered his voice, waved his arms vigorously, and shouted a shocking sentence: "Anyone who kills a soldier in Xunyang will be rewarded with five taels of silver for each person killed!"

This sentence was like thunder, exploding on the battlefield. The soldiers, who were originally a little tired and fearful, were immediately refreshed after hearing the reward, and their eyes flashed with greed and murderous light.

He Jue took the lead in leading the soldiers to charge forward, their steps becoming more vigorous and powerful. Zhao Junning displayed her magical martial arts, transforming the energy in her body into a wall to block the enemy soldiers who were rushing forward. These soldiers were bounced back by the powerful force and fell to the ground one after another.

Mo Yu couldn't help but feel admiration when he saw how capable his young mistress was.

He Jue drew his sword without showing any weakness and stabbed towards Zhao Junning. However, Zhao Junning was extremely agile, and she stretched out her fingers and clamped He Jue's sword.

He Jue's eyes widened, his face full of astonishment and disbelief. He had never thought that someone could take his attack so easily. Zhao Junning smiled and said softly, "Don't be surprised yet, the surprise is yet to come." Her voice was calm and confident, as if everything was under her control.