boyutpedia Chapter 223 Are you scared already?
Chapter 223 Are you scared already?
Meanwhile, Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi remained firmly seated on their stools, each capable of knocking someone flying with a mere flick of their wrist.
Jiang Yuanyi, who was squatting in the corner watching the show, was initially panicked when he heard his subordinates discussing gathering to deal with Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi. Now, seeing Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi continuously blocking, intercepting, and knocking away for several hours, he was shocked.
I was filled with admiration and kept praising it, saying, "Wonderful, wonderful!"
Looking at the exhausted crowd, Lu Yu wanted to shout "Go again!" but his throat was too sore to make a sound. Watching the last few people being knocked away, Lu Yu's legs went weak.
He had never seen such a formidable person before. He fought against more than 10,000 of them for hours without even losing his breath, remaining as steady as an old dog. He felt uneasy.
Even the most foolish person could see by now that Prince Rui and Zhai Yun had shown mercy. Although some of them had broken bones, they were in the minority; most of them were beaten to exhaustion.
Seeing the soldiers lying on the ground, Jiang Yuanyi knew it was time for him to step in. He emerged from the shadows, wearing heavy armor, chest out, head held high, and strode forward.
With each step he took, his armor clanged. Looking at the people sprawled on the ground, he asked in shock, "What happened? I've been looking everywhere for them, and here they are!"
After saying that, he gestured around at the people lying on the ground, "What are you all doing here?"
Unable to speak, Lu Yu saw Jiang Yuanyi arrive and excitedly ran to Jiang Yuanyi's side, grabbing his arm and sobbing in a hoarse voice. It was impossible to understand what she was saying, but she pointed in the direction where Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi were sitting.
When Jiang Yuanyi saw Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi, his expression changed several times. Finally, he reluctantly cupped his hands to Feng Chenyi and said unhappily, "Prince Rui, you have gone to such lengths to send such a large group. May I ask what you wish to do for us?"
If Zhai Yun hadn't known that Brother Yi had already made a prior agreement with Jiang Yuanyi, he would have played the bad guy, helping Jiang Yuanyi win over the army and secure his position, secretly doing things for him without letting anyone know.
Zhai Yun almost thought that Jiang Yuanyi was going to get angry with Brother Yi because of the soldiers in his army, but Jiang Yuanyi's acting was really convincing.
Feng Chenyi slowly stood up. The moment he stood up, his whole demeanor was as cold as ice, aloof and unapproachable. His voice was even more disregardful of everything: "If I hadn't come today, I wouldn't have known that the court was feeding and providing for a bunch of good-for-nothings!"
In Feng Chenyi's view, these people were indeed too weak, much weaker than the previous Northern Wilderness Army.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuanyi did not immediately respond, but instead took the time to observe the reactions of the others.
Lu Yu was the loudest shouter, but he could no longer make a sound, as if his throat was about to break. He used his actions to incite the people around him to resist.
"Nonsense! Everyone says that Prince Rui is just a brute, all martial arts skills he possesses but is illiterate and unworthy of being a prince!" someone in the crowd shouted.
"That's right. They've been exiled to the northern wilderness for so many years. What does it matter if they're arrogant? They'll be exiled back sooner or later." Hearing someone stand up, these people became bolder and bolder.
"With the Empress, the Imperial Uncle Bu, and Master Ke assisting him, the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne is a matter of course. A useless prince like you should just go back to the Northern Wilderness as soon as possible!"
The speaker was completely unaware that the person next to him was tugging at his sleeve, because the person tugging at his sleeve felt an unprecedented pressure.
Zhai Yun had never heard anyone dare to insult Feng Chenyi like that. She had shown mercy to these people just now, but now she just wanted to rot the mouths of those who spoke.
Before she could even make a move, Jiang Yuanyi had already drawn his sword and slashed the man's arm. He still needed to win people's hearts and couldn't go too far, but this slash was to show Prince Rui his loyalty.
Jiang Yuanyi rebuked him harshly, "Useless trash! If you want to die, don't drag us down with you! How dare you discuss royal affairs!"
As soon as Jiang Yuanyi said this, the people who had just been gloating instantly changed their expressions, and those who had spoken ill of Feng Chenyi turned ashen-faced.
Seeing the wounded man sweating profusely from the pain but daring not to utter a sound, they were terrified and scrambled to their knees. They had really let themselves go too far lately.
They've forgotten that royal matters shouldn't be discussed carelessly. Although Prince Rui isn't favored by Emperor An, if he were to take real action after their discussions today, it wouldn't be impossible for him to execute them first and report later.
Emperor Xing'an would not tolerate such gossipy people.
Feng Chenyi looked at the person who had just been speaking recklessly, now kneeling on the ground trembling with fear, his eyes filled with unfathomable coldness, his voice as sharp as ice, "Scared already?"
When everyone kneeling on the ground heard Feng Chenyi say these words, they trembled uncontrollably, thinking that those soldiers who didn't come were the wisest ones.
This Prince Rui is truly terrifying. He only said one sentence, yet all of them felt as if they were enveloped in icy swords, their lives hanging by a thread at any moment.
It was as if, if Prince Rui wanted, they could be picked off like ants.
This invisible fear is the most deadly. The surroundings are deathly silent, and no one dares to look up. This silence and this coldness make everyone wonder if there are no living people around.
With a resounding clang, Jiang Yuanyi knelt down, his voice firm and resolute: "Your Highness, please calm your anger. Those present have contributed, if not merits, but hard work. If Your Highness is truly enraged, why not take my life and punish me for dereliction of duty!"
They disliked Prince Rui, but they had done their best today. They realized they couldn't kill him. Although they were of lowly status, they knew what responsibility meant from the moment they joined the army.
What does it mean to take responsibility for one's own actions? Vice General Jiang was the closest general to them in the army, and he treated his brothers in the army very well. Many people were still loyal to him.
They were unwilling for Vice General Jiang to die for them, and some who had received favors from him were even willing to risk sharp blades to speak up: "Vice General Jiang is not wrong, it is our fault. If Your Highness wishes to punish us, please punish us!"
Suddenly, voices also rang out from other corners, "Please forgive Deputy General Jiang, Your Highness! This humble servant is willing to accept punishment!"
Seeing so many brothers pleading guilty, Lu Yu, not wanting to wrongly execute Deputy General Jiang, lowered his head in shame and shouted in a hoarse voice, "It's my fault! I instigated them. Please punish me, Your Highness, but spare their lives."
Looking at those who were willing to die for him, Jiang Yuanyi was overcome with tears. He bowed and kowtowed three times to Feng Chenyi, his voice filled with sincerity, "Please forgive us, Your Highness!"
He wasn't putting on an act; he was genuinely pleading for mercy. He knew those people had just said some vile things, and he didn't think they deserved to die.
But at this moment, all he wanted was to plead for mercy; unless their northern suburban army died in battle,