On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Rumbling--

A roar of thunder split the sky, and then, after a brief pause, the relentless rain began to pour down again in the afternoon. It seemed as if the weather was as unpredictable as the situation in the capital.

In the capital, the usually bustling and bustling market was now remarkably quiet. The cries of vendors had vanished, and the sight of carriages and pedestrians had vanished beneath the sudden downpour. Citizens fled in panic, desperate for shelter, leaving the streets empty and deserted.

In the rain, Lin Zhen stood like a statue, motionless, letting the rain wash over his body.

Behind him, Hou Chun loyally held up an oil-paper umbrella, trying his best to shield him from the raging wind and rain.

It wasn't just Lin Zhen; the two hundred warriors of the Dragon Sovereign Battalion followed closely behind him, moving in unison as if united. Clad in uniform black clothing and armor, they stood in formation in the empty, deserted streets, like the evil forces preparing for a violent confrontation in Hong Kong films, silent yet full of tension.

Lin Zhen stopped in front of the seemingly ordinary door lintel of the Gu Mansion, his eyes penetrating the rain, his heart calm and peaceful.

If the tragic plight of Qingzhu's family just now made him furious, then at this moment it seemed as if an unexpected drizzle quietly soothed his anger, leaving only a faint warmth and calmness.

If Murong Yan had not completely stood on the side of the Lin family, he really wanted to kill Gu Beichen directly, quickly and efficiently.

However, things in the world cannot always go as we wish.

The Gu family is a truly top-tier wealthy family in Daqian. They have been officials for generations and have a complex network of contacts, where any single move can affect the entire family.

If the Gu family is wiped out by himself, those ministers who have close ties with the Gu family will be in a panic, and either resign to avoid disaster or take risks. At that time, the operation of the entire court will be paralyzed.

What's more, there is also the concern of Murong Yan.

Her wariness and fear of the Lin family hadn't completely dissipated; it had only slightly improved because of him. If he made any rash moves, she would definitely join forces with other forces and press Lin Zhenxian step by step.

Lin Zhenxian was left with only two options: either take the risk and rebel, or retreat into obscurity and surrender his military power. The latter was undoubtedly his only option, as he would never rebel.

But once he hands over his military power, the Daqian Dynasty will become politically unstable.

Although the political situation is unstable now, at least it is still maintaining a delicate balance.

Once this balance is broken, those enemy countries that are eyeing it covetously will pounce on their prey like hungry wolves and take advantage of the opportunity. In the end, the innocent people of Daqian will be the victims.

Does it mean that in order to avenge Qingzhu, countless people in Qian Kingdom must be plunged into dire straits?

No, absolutely not.

This is not what a king should do.

The way of a king is to plan carefully before taking action.

Only with careful consideration can one achieve powerful results.

The most important thing for me right now is to buy more time to make adequate preparations for Daqian’s troops.

At least in the Qian-Chu war that would determine the fate of the country two months later, he had to ensure Daqian's victory.

Only in this way can we seize this opportunity to eliminate the Gu family and its cronies with lightning speed and once and for all.

Lin Zhen couldn't help feeling depressed and helpless.

He really wanted to be like those male protagonists in cool novels, to throw off all constraints, do whatever he wanted, and pursue only that unrestrained and carefree feeling.

However, for him, the price of this freedom and ease was the suffering and death of countless innocent people.

How could he, a person deeply influenced by the Red Education, be like this?

Even if he feels unwilling and struggles in his heart, he must stick to his compassion and responsibility for the people, and not let his own selfishness tarnish the passionate feelings for his family and country.

"Two dogs."

"exist."

"Smash the door."

"Yes!" Ergou agreed, and together with Han Zhong, he lifted the huge tree and rushed over.

......

Inside the Fengxian Hall, the flickering candlelight illuminated Gu Beichen's stern face.

He stared at the two heads placed before him, a sneer of disdain playing on the corner of his mouth: "Oh, how could such a humble face give birth to a woman as beautiful and elegant as Qingzhu?"

On the side, Gu Yunting stood tall and straight, cursing angrily, "That bastard Lin Zhen actually had the audacity to mobilize the Tiger Guard Battalion to Handan, causing the loss of over sixty elite soldiers! What did he mean? When did the soldiers of Daqian start serving the people?"

Upon hearing this news, Gu Beichen's eyes turned slightly, a deep look flashing across them. He asked, "What about the people from the Tiger Guard Battalion? Are they unharmed?"

"Nine died and one was seriously injured." Gu Yunting's tone was filled with some resentment and indignation.

"This gap...sigh." Gu Beichen couldn't help but let out a helpless sigh.

No matter how many palace soldiers he raised or how many masters with great martial arts skills he invited, they were unable to fight against Lin Zhenxian's direct subordinates.

Why is this?

"Thankfully, the White Robe Guards brought back the heads of the adulterous couple, which finally puts our hatred to rest. The current situation at court is worrying. His Majesty has been acting like a madman, punishing over a dozen officials in quick succession, shocking everyone in the court and the country. Furthermore, it's said that Lian Qiang and Suo Liwen are still alive and being tortured in the Dali Temple. If this continues, they'll expose us sooner or later."

Gu Beichen smiled faintly. He reached out his hand and lightly touched the top of Qingzhu's mother's head with his fingertips. There was a hint of playfulness in his movements, as if he was teasing a tumbler that refused to bow its head. He laughed and said, "Haha, you're quite stubborn."

Gu Yunting was always impatient with his mystique. Anxiously, he urged, "Beichen, I'm discussing serious matters with you! You better come up with a decision quickly. We can't let His Majesty continue this investigation endlessly. The longer this matter drags on, the worse it will be."

"I have long advised father to kill Solliwen, but you refused to listen."

"Who could have imagined that His Majesty would chase and bite me like a mad dog?"

Gu Beichen's eyes suddenly became cold, and his gaze was as sharp as a blade: "Send people into the cell and kill them both. Even if His Majesty knows there's something fishy going on, he won't be able to trace it back to us. As for their families..."

A cruel smile appeared on his lips, and he said in a ruthless tone: "Kill them if you can, and send them into exile if you can't. Daqian has so many people, we don't need these three or two hundred."

"The person is dead, so Your Majesty will not pursue the matter?"

"Father, don't you understand? Her Majesty doesn't want to kill anyone at all. She just wants to make money. As long as Lian Qiang and Suo Liwen are dead, no more officials will be implicated. This is the best way for us. Otherwise, if it drags on for a few more days, everyone in our Gu family will become poor. If you can't make money, it's better to follow Lin Zhenxian than to follow us."

"That makes sense. I'll arrange it right away. Don't just sit here and do nothing. Find someone to make wax figures of them both..." Gu Yunting pointed at the giant bronze cicada and said, "Put it on that toad's head. Let everyone see this: this is the fate of betraying my Gu family! Damn it! You dared to poison my son? You'll have to atone for your sins to my ancestors in this lifetime."

After saying that, he walked out.

Unexpectedly, before he reached the door, he saw his servant stumbling towards him, and he even fell when he got close.

"Pfft!"

"You useless piece of shit! You're so flustered, how disgraceful!"

"Master, Master, Master! Lin Zhen and his men are here to attack us!"

"What!!?"