You were driven out of the capital at the start, and you ask me why I rebelled?

Chapter 34 Guan Yu, Xun Yu

A short while later, the gates of the mansion were opened again, and it was the same servant who appeared before, followed by a young man, who was none other than Chen Feng!

"Major General!"

The envoy from Zhenman Pass greeted Chen Feng with excitement.

"Han Heng? What brings you to the capital...?"

"Could something have happened at Zhenman Pass?"

Chen Feng was initially puzzled, then panicked.

"No, no, no, young general, don't worry. Although something happened at Zhenman Pass, it's all over now..."

"This is the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard under the Liang King, a genuine Nascent Soul expert!"

Han Heng first calmed Chen Feng down, then pointed to Lu Bing behind him and introduced him.

"Under the command of the Liang King? A Nascent Soul expert?"

Chen Feng simply couldn't connect the two matters.

Lu Bing could tell from his expression that he didn't believe him, but he didn't bother to explain.

"What brings you to the capital?"

Chen Feng led the two into the mansion and then asked him his question.

Han Heng explained the purpose of their visit to the capital. Chen Feng suddenly understood. He then looked at Lu Bing, straightened his expression, stood up, and respectfully bowed to Lu Bing, saying, "Thank you, Prince Liang, for sending troops to rescue Zhenman from this dire situation. I have no way to repay you. But if Prince Liang ever gives me any orders, I will gladly face any danger, even death..."

"General Chen, you flatter me. After Zhenman Pass lies Liangzhou. Saving Zhenman Pass is saving Liangzhou. No need for thanks..."

Lu Bing smiled and said.

Upon hearing Lu Bing's words, Chen Feng's goodwill towards him increased dramatically, and a look of gratitude appeared on his face.

"Young General, you've broken through to the Golden Core Realm?"

At this moment, Han Heng sensed the aura emanating from Chen Feng, an aura unique to those in the Golden Core realm.

Chen Feng smiled faintly and nodded, saying, "I just broke through by chance a few days ago..."

"That's wonderful! If the general knew, he would be very happy, hahaha!"

Upon receiving Chen Feng's reply, Han Heng's smile widened, and he laughed heartily.

Lu Bing smiled silently. The moment he saw Chen Feng, he knew Chen Feng's level of skill. To reach this level at the age of twenty was indeed the mark of a genius.

"Young Master, His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

Just then, a servant called out from outside.

"The Crown Prince? What's he doing here?"

Chen Feng frowned and asked in confusion.

"The young general and the crown prince have a good relationship?"

Han Heng spoke up.

Chen Feng shook his head and said, "Since I came to the capital, I can count the number of times I've seen the Crown Prince on one hand. We've barely exchanged a few words, let alone had a good personal relationship!"

"Then what brings the Crown Prince here today?"

Han Heng was a little confused and spoke up.

"We'll know what the Crown Prince's purpose is once we meet him."

Lu Bing picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said with a smile.

"Yes! Please invite the Crown Prince in!"

Chen Feng called out to the outside.

"Here!"

The servants outside immediately went to greet the prince.

A short while later, Ying Xiao was brought in.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Chen Feng and Han Heng stood up and bowed, while Lu Bing remained seated, leisurely sipping his tea.

"Haha, no need for formalities!"

"General Chen, there's no need for such formalities. I'm usually very busy and haven't had a chance to visit you yet. Please forgive me!"

Ying Xiao laughed loudly and helped the two of them up.

"Your Highness is so busy with state affairs, yet you still remember me. I am already extremely grateful, how could I dare to blame you..."

Chen Feng also exchanged polite words with him.

Ying Xiao sat in the main seat and chatted with the others, his words full of attempts to recruit them.

Chen Feng skillfully avoided the question each time, and after an unknown amount of time, Ying Xiao finally revealed the purpose of his trip.

"General Chen, I have some matters to discuss with this Mr. Lu. Would you mind leaving for a moment...?"

Ying Xiao looked at Chen Feng and spoke.

Chen Feng glanced at Ying Xiao, then at Lu Bing, and already knew the answer. It seemed the Crown Prince wanted to recruit Lu Bing, and he was just a side effect. Now that he was being sent away, it was likely he was about to set conditions...

"That's perfectly acceptable!"

Chen Feng said with a smile.

Then, he took Han Heng and left the room.

"What would Your Highness like to discuss with me?"

After the two left, Lu Bing spoke.

"Mr. Lu..."

It's unclear how much time passed before Ying Xiao left. No one knows what he and Lu Bing discussed, but it's said that when he left, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot, clearly indicating an unpleasant conversation...

..................

In the palace.

After sending Ying Tianzong back, the Qin Emperor returned to his palace, where, unsurprisingly, he was scolded again.

He sat on the dragon bed with a gloomy expression.

His mind was filled with the scene that had unfolded in the imperial court that day.

He didn't believe Ying Chen could recruit a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator for his own use. There was only one possibility: this cultivator had ulterior motives. He just didn't know why he had pledged allegiance to Ying Chen...

If it's just about resources, that's fine, but I'm worried that his motives aren't pure!

"Somebody come!"

The Emperor Qin shouted in a deep voice.

A figure shrouded in black mist appeared before the Qin Emperor.

"Go to Liangzhou yourself and investigate whether there is anything unusual surrounding the King of Liang..."

"Remember, be extremely careful and discreet, don't get caught..."

The Emperor Qin gave instructions to the figure.

The figure nodded and then vanished in a wisp of black smoke.

"Ying Chen! What are you still hiding?"

The Emperor Qin muttered to himself.

The feeling of things being out of his control is truly unpleasant, so he must nip any threat in the bud.

............

Liangzhou.

Shuoyang City.

Inside the study of the Liang Prince's Mansion.

Ying Chen sat in the main seat, with two figures standing below him.

A man dressed in a scholar's robe, with dignified bearing and elegant demeanor, exuded an otherworldly aura as he stood there...

The other man was tall with a ruddy complexion and thick, silkworm-like eyebrows. What was most striking was his beard, which was thick and long, reaching two feet in length. What a handsome man with a beautiful beard!

These two were Xun Yu and Guan Yu, who were rewarded after completing the mission to rescue Zhenman Pass.

"See Your Highness!"

After the two came out, they bowed respectfully.

"Please rise, both of you!"

Ying Chen helped the two of them up.

"Wenruo, now that you've arrived, Fengxiao can finally be free!"

Ying Chen patted Xun Yu on the shoulder and spoke.

Liangzhou is currently in dire need of civil officials. Previously, Guo Jia led the officials from Liangzhou to handle the affairs of Liangzhou. After all, Ying Chen still needed to cultivate and simply did not have the time, and he was not as good at handling things as these professionals.

As for the original officials of Liangzhou, they were of varying quality, but there were simply no suitable officials to replace them, so they had to make do with them for the time being. Guo Jia had complained about this several times.

Now that Xun Yu has arrived, Guo Jia can relax a bit.

"It is my honor to share Your Highness's burdens..."

Xun Yu said with a smile.

"Alright! Guo Jia is at the government office now, you can go find him..."

Ying Chen said with satisfaction.

"Here!"

After bowing, Xun Yu went to the government office to find Guo Jia and help him handle government affairs.

Then, Ying Chen looked at Guan Yu beside him, his joy almost undisguised. This was his idol from his previous life!

Now that I've seen them in person, how could I not be excited...?

Guan Yu felt extremely uncomfortable under Ying Chen's intense gaze, and couldn't help but think, "Could it be that His Highness has homosexual tendencies? If His Highness were to allow me to be with him..."

Should I agree or refuse?

"Yun Chang, there are 100,000 elite troops outside Shuoyang City, which I entrust to your command. From now on, that army will be renamed the Azure Dragon Army, and will be your direct subordinate legion..."

After a short while, Ying Chen began to arrange Guan Yu's duties, suppressing his previous thoughts.

Now his identity is different from his previous life, and he must maintain the dignity of a ruler.

"Yes, Your Highness! This humble general will certainly live up to your expectations!"

Guan Yu clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.