The Young Swordsman of Dalu

Shangguan Chenxing didn't know what was written in the secret letter left by Li Chaoyang, but he admired Li's foresight. The special envoy had been back in Beijiang City for two days, and Shangguan Chenxing hadn't received any news about the Northern Dynasty releasing Wenjie and the others. He was extremely anxious and had a bad feeling. He feared that the longer it went on, the greater the variables would become, and the more disadvantageous it would be for them. He had to take action.

Shangguan Chenxing mobilized 100,000 troops from the border to set up camp on the border of the Northern Dynasty.

The news quickly reached the Northern Dynasty's imperial palace. Murong Bo was displeased. He had read the secret letter left to him by Li Chaoyang and was still furious. Shangguan Chenxing had now stationed 100,000 troops on the Northern Dynasty's border, which was a blatant threat. He had to retaliate.

"Wang Xiao! Bring those people before me. I want to see them personally!" Murong Bo sneered.

Wang Xiao quickly brought the man from the prison to the Zhengqian Palace.

Wenjie and the others were already covered in wounds from Wang Xiao's severe torture, and they had great difficulty walking.

Seeing their disheveled appearance, Murong Bo's eyes widened in anger, and he roared, "Wang Xiao, what happened here?"

"Your Majesty! This servant only wanted to share your burdens and solve your problems." Wang Xiaoxin knelt on the ground guiltily.

"Get out of my sight, you dog slave! I don't want to see you!" Murong Bo shouted hysterically.

Wang Xiao slunk away from Zhengqian Palace and headed to Qingyuan Palace.

"Quickly summon the imperial physicians! Treat them!" Murong Bo ordered.

Murong Bo hadn't expected Wang Xiao to be so audacious. If he didn't summon them now, who knew what even crazier things Wang Xiao might do.

The imperial physician quickly examined Wenjie and the others' wounds, applied medicine, and bandaged them.

"Which one is Li Wei?" Murong Bo asked.

Wenjie looked at Murong Bo: "Your Majesty, why do you ask such a question?"

"This is a secret letter left to me by Li Chaoyang. I was very angry after reading it. Li Wei is his granddaughter, right? I want to ask Miss Li how your grandfather managed to be so unfathomable." Murong Bo took out the secret letter from his sleeve.

"Elder Li is a strategist of our Great Lu Kingdom and also the greatest warrior of our Great Lu. We all admire him. As for his unfathomable wisdom, it is the result of his strategic vision and planning," Wenjie said.

"Young Master Wen, you are not bad either! A young hero, you are an outstanding talent in your Great Lu Kingdom. I admire your Wen family for serving the country for generations. Now, you have become prisoners of my Northern Dynasty, yet you are still so arrogant in front of me. Do you think I will let you do whatever you want with me?" Murong Bo said majestically.

“All I know is that a country has dignity because it has an upright and noble ruler, not because it allows eunuchs to rule and act recklessly,” Wenjie retorted.

"How dare you! Are you saying I'm incompetent?" Murong Bo slammed his fist on the table in anger.

“I’m stating the truth! Isn’t that right, Your Majesty?” Wenjie said.

Murong Bo calmed his flustered emotions and reminded himself, "I am the ruler of a country, I must maintain my dignity and not lose my composure."

“Li Wei will stay behind, and the others will be taken away to recover properly!” Murong Bo said.

"I'll stay, you go!" Shangguan Xingyun pushed Li Wei aside.

"Sister Shangguan, you mustn't!" Li Wei said.

"Don't think I'm a three-year-old child. I'll say it again, Li Wei will stay!" Murong Bo said.

Li Wei calmly walked to the front of the crowd and said, "I am Li Wei!"

Murong Bo looked at Li Weishi, who was covered in wounds, and cursed Wang Xiao a thousand times in his heart. This dog of a lackey actually treated such a beautiful young girl so cruelly. Although Li Chaoyang threatened him in the secret letter, he still felt some pity for Li Weishi's plight.

"So you are Li Weishi, indeed extraordinary! Please take a seat!" Murong Bo said.

Eunuch Liu moved a chair behind Li Weishi, but Li Weishi did not sit down: "I'm more comfortable standing."

"How dare you! His Majesty has granted you a seat, why don't you kneel down and express your gratitude!" said Eunuch Liu.

"I don't need it!" Li Wei said disdainfully.

“Li Wei, don’t overthink it. The reason I kept you here alone is because your grandfather left a secret letter containing information about you.” As Murong Bo spoke, he had Eunuch Liu deliver the secret letter to Li Wei.

Li Wei took the secret letter and examined the handwriting. It was indeed her grandfather Li Chaoyang's handwriting. She carefully read the contents, which stated that if Murong Bo did not let her return, Li Chaoyang would mobilize the various tribes of the Western Regions to attack the Northern Dynasty, and even their Great Lu Kingdom could reap the benefits without losing a single soldier.

No wonder Murong Bo was so angry; he was facing the destruction of his country simply for capturing Li Chaoyang's granddaughter.

Murong Bo only wanted to use this incident to suppress Li Chaoyang's momentum, but he did not expect that Shangguan Chenxing would actually garrison 100,000 troops on the border of the Northern Dynasty. It seems that the two countries are about to go to war again.

Murong Bo was well aware of the Northern Dynasty's predicament. If what Li Chaoyang said was true, the Northern Dynasty would inevitably be destroyed under his rule. He also wanted to be a wise ruler, not a ruler who would destroy a country.

The situation has spiraled out of control, and Murong Bo must make Wang Xiao bear the serious consequences of all this.

"Li Wei, do you think what your grandfather said is true?" Murong Bo asked.

"You ask me if I don't find it ridiculous? But let me tell you, my grandfather is omnipotent; he can do anything," Li Wei said.

"I know it's foolish of me to ask you this question, but I'm just curious, I just want to ask you." Murong Bo laughed heartily.

"Li Wei, you should take good care of your injuries. I will send you back safely when the time comes," Murong Bo said.

Murong Bo watched Li Wei's departing figure, a sly smile appearing on his face.

"Your Majesty! Wang Xiao has gone to Qingyuan Palace!" Eunuch Liu said.

"Prepare the carriage for Qingyuan Palace! It's time to meet my imperial brother!" Murong Bo said.

Inside Qingyuan Palace, Murong Xuan was talking with his former chief eunuch, Wang Xiao.

"Your Majesty! I really can't figure out what Murong Bo is thinking. The more I can't understand him, the more afraid I become," Wang Xiao complained to Murong Xuan.

"Hold on a little longer. I have already secretly contacted Tuoba Hongrui and others. We will soon see the light of day again," Murong Xuan said.

"That's wonderful! This servant has been looking forward to this day! Then I will serve Your Majesty again," Wang Xiao said excitedly.

"Don't let those people from the Great Lu Kingdom get away with it. It would be best if someone were killed, to deepen the conflict between the Northern Dynasty and the Great Lu Kingdom. It would be best if they started fighting again, then we could sit back and reap the benefits," Murong Xuan said.

"Yes, sir! I'll take care of it as soon as I get back," Wang Xiao said.

“You’ve been here for quite a while, go back!” Murong Xuan said.

"This servant will take his leave!" Wang Xiao said as he walked out.

A moment later, Wang Xiao ran back. Murong Xuan saw Wang Xiao's disheveled appearance and said, "What's wrong? Did you see a ghost? Why are you so flustered?"

"Oh no! The new emperor is here!" Wang Xiao exclaimed in a panic.

Murong Xuan slumped to the ground, a look of despair on his face.