QWTBWASIFOC Chapter 43
by VolareChapter 43: A Straightforward Military General x A Perverse Prince 14
A certain residence in the east of Wuzhou City.
Lu Yunqi, who had been stunned for a long time, embraced the raving youth beside him, his limbs cold.
“I’ll join you in this rebellion!”
Now that his husband had such great ambitions, he had to give his full support.
Gu Changli’s lips twitched slightly, “It’s not a rebellion.”
Who wanted to rebel? Did he have nothing better to do?
Lu Yunqi released Gu Changli in confusion, “If you don’t rebel, how will you create a new era of prosperity?”
The current ruler of the Liang Kingdom was Emperor Liang Ye. If he didn’t rebel, Gu Changli could never ascend the throne, nor could he create a prosperous era as he said.
They both had the surname Lu, not Liang.
Gu Changli pursed his lips tightly, genuinely believing that Lu Yunqi’s intelligence must have been eaten by his martial prowess, otherwise, how could he still not guess his true identity?
“Lu Yunqi, my real name is Liang Jue.”
“…Changli is the courtesy name I chose for myself.”
Lu Yunqi gasped when he heard this, his pupils shrank, and he stared blankly at Gu Changli, his head feeling as if it had been hit hard by a hammer.
His husband’s surname was Liang, his given name was Jue, and his courtesy name was Changli.
So, Changli was actually Emperor Liang’s son, a prince who could inherit the throne.
Gu Changli’s succession was not a rebellion, but legitimate.
Compared to Lu Yunqi’s shock, Gu Changli’s reaction was extremely calm. He tugged at Lu Yunqi’s sleeve, calling Lu Yunqi back to reality.
“Lu Yunqi, I have to leave for a while.”
The shock in Lu Yunqi’s heart turned into worry, his brow furrowed, and he said in a deep voice, “I’ll go with you. No matter what the road ahead is, I’ll walk it with you.”
If they won, he would fight on the battlefield for Changli to defend the territory.
If they lost, he would accompany Changli to his death.
Gu Changli’s expression was cold and calm, “No, I can’t take you with me this time.”
“Lu Yunqi, that is my own path, and the beginning of my complete severance from the past.”
“You can rest assured, I will return victorious.”
He wasn’t boasting. All parts of Jinghuai City were already under his control. Returning now was just to bring all the good shows to a close.
In other words, he was going to take over Jinghuai City, not to attack it.
Lu Yunqi’s breathing hitched, “Return safely.”
“Changli, I’ll wait for you to come back. You must remember that I’m waiting for you in Wuzhou!!”
He knew he couldn’t stop Gu Changli, but he hoped Gu Changli could return safely.
Gu Changli nodded slightly, “With you waiting for me, I will definitely return safely.”
He raised his hand and hugged Lu Yunqi, “Lu Yunqi, the injustice suffered by your parents and the Chizhou soldiers will be taken care of by me, and Uncle Lu will also be reinstated.”
“You will also be valued by the imperial court, display your ambitions, including countless people with lofty ideals.”
“I will create a brand new country.”
The man in front of him was his beloved, and also the Golden Lion Demon Lord who was once famous in the world, not a mere appendage of Changli the Emperor.
He believed that Lu Yunqi would be able to use his skills in the future politically clear court and embark on a bright and splendid life path.
“Yes, I believe you.” Lu Yunqi opened his arms and hugged Gu Changli tightly, his eyes uncontrollably turning red, tears almost rolling down, his heart pounding non-stop.
He used to think that he was born at the wrong time, but now he would no longer think that way.
Because someone was changing the world for him.
He pulled the lonely young man out of the deep pit in the barren mountains, and the young man also saved the lonely him from the haze of the past.
Their past was no longer cold because their future was infinitely bright.
“Changli, the future will be as we wish.”
“May the mountains and rivers be safe, and the country prosperous!”
Gu Changli’s eyes curved slightly, and a faint smile flowed deep in his eyes. His calm and indifferent face was dyed with expectations for the future.
“Yes, a prosperous future will eventually come.”
He was now Liang Jue, also Changli, a member of this land.
He would lead the people out of the haze and into the dawn.
That was the gentleness and compassion that had gradually been tinged by the kindness of the Liang Kingdom people he had met.
For example, a piece of candy from the old doctor’s grandson.
For example, the kind gifts from the pastry vendors at the Lantern Festival and the kind greetings from the neighbors nearby.
The world gave him gentleness, and he returned it with gentleness.
*
April 4th.
Gu Changli, who was still in Wuzhou last month, returned to Jinghuai City to put an end to this wonderful drama, and also to send Emperor Liang and others on their final journey.
The small paper figures, having received their master’s orders, controlled the entire Jinghuai City with great interest, and kept a close watch on the imperial palace and the residences of the officials in the court.
‘Master, the small paper figures are ready to serve at any time~’
‘Master, the imperial palace is now under control. Welcome Master to come and take over at any time.’
‘Master, the princes’ residences are still under surveillance.’
‘Master, the civil and military officials have all turned to Master’s side and no longer support the other princes.’
‘By the way, Emperor Liang has at most three days to live.’
The process by which these elusive but ubiquitous small paper figures with various magical functions took over the entire Jinghuai City can be said to be easy.
There was no way around it, they were just that excellent!
Small Jinghuai City, small Liang Kingdom, easily handled!
Although they were the weakest of the batch of small paper figures cut by the master, they were still stronger than the ordinary humans in this world.
Seizing power and getting a throne was a piece of cake.
Moreover, they didn’t just fight alone, they also knew how to attack in groups and go together.
Having received the small paper figures’ message, Gu Changli casually looked towards the majestic imperial palace.
The youth’s face was indifferent, and his eyes were as calm as water.
“He…is about to die, then I will go to the imperial palace to see the death of the Liang Kingdom’s Emperor.”
He walked straight into the imperial palace along that quiet long street. The imperial guards responsible for guarding the imperial palace stood respectfully on both sides, allowing the youth to drive straight in.
It wasn’t that they didn’t want to stop him, but they didn’t dare!
Or rather, none of the civil and military officials dared to stop this extraordinary youth who was about to ascend the throne.
The other eight princes were vying for the throne through normal means of forming factions and fighting for power, but this ninth prince, who was a nobody in the imperial palace, didn’t rely on those methods, but purely on unpredictable abilities.
They were court officials, in high positions, but they were all ordinary people, and in the face of such mysterious scenes, they could only obediently listen.
After all, those who didn’t listen had become ashes.
Truly, a real-life version of crushing bones to ashes, not even dregs left!
Therefore, the civil and military officials and the imperial guards were all very rational in abandoning the dark and turning to the light.
Ninth Prince, whatever you want, we will listen to you.
What? You want the throne! Okay! We guarantee to obey you and follow your orders.
Opening the gates of the imperial palace, what does that matter!
Anyway, this imperial palace will be yours in the future. You can come whenever you want, and we will definitely only stand guard and not express any opinions.
What opinions? We have no opinions!
Anyway, it has long been known that Emperor Liang was unpopular, and the new emperor’s accession to the throne was in accordance with the will of heaven.
Moreover, the Ninth Prince was also Emperor Liang’s son, and was also qualified to compete for the throne and become the new emperor. They were not handing over the Liang Kingdom’s territory to others.