She Holds the World After Being Reborn-Chapter 215: Forcing an Alliance with Turquoise Pool, Stabilizing Morale

Chapter 215: Chapter 215: Forcing an Alliance with Turquoise Pool, Stabilizing Morale

"Hand over Princess Yaochi!"

"Hand her over!"

"If you don’t hand her over, don’t blame us for being impolite!"

"Impolite——"

The noise outside the City Lord Residence was deafening.

Xiao Hongshen, his face an iron blue, sat in the hall, his gaze cold and dark as he looked at the man in the wheelchair.

"Ji Yuntai, you’ve got some nerve!"

Ji Yuntai’s gaze was firm, showing no sign of backing down.

"Given the situation, I hope that Your Highness will put the people first, hand over Princess Yaochi to appease the army’s spirit, otherwise, the soldiers will never let this go."

"How dare you! There’s no evidence to prove that it was Yaochi’s doing. Ji Yuntai, Chang Kuan, are you planning to rebel?" Xiao Hongshen slammed the table violently as he rebuked in a low voice.

He had just returned from outside when he was blocked by a group of soldiers at the city gate.

If Chang Kuan hadn’t personally come to fetch him, he probably wouldn’t have been able to enter the gate.

This had infuriated him no end.

To be blocked outside the city gate over a mere Yan Wanqing.

He had been holding back this anger all the way until now.

Seeing that Prince Seven’s expression was grim, the City Lord had just been reprimanded by him over the matter of Princess Yaochi.

But now, the soldiers had been searching everywhere in Xiliang City, almost digging up the ground, and there was still no news whatsoever.

In order to prevent Japanese Pirate spies from discovering them, they had deliberately pretended to be looking for thieves.

And just now, someone had brought over the sword previously worn by Yan Wanqing.

At that, Chang Kuan could no longer hold back.

He thought of the previous grudge between Princess Yaochi and Yan Wanqing, so he consulted with the City Lord, and the two quickly agreed, coming here.

"Whether she is or isn’t involved, just let the Princess come out and say a few words. As long as she says she didn’t do it, we’ll leave immediately," Chang Kuan insisted steadfastly, refusing to back down.

Ji Yuntai also spoke up, "We are not unreasonable people. As long as Your Highness allows the Princess to come out and speak, this matter will have a conclusion. But now the Princess is reluctant to show herself, could it be that she has a guilty conscience and doesn’t dare to face us?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongshen’s eyes were filled with murderous intent, "Ji Yuntai, do not forget your status! Yaochi has just had a miscarriage and is still in confinement. To make her come out and see you, isn’t that asking too much?"

Were his woman, Xiao Hongshen’s, someone that these grassroots could see whenever they wished?

If this got out, where would he put his face?

Moreover, if Yan Wanqing really met with trouble.

The position of the Great Marshal of the Western Expedition would be his, Xiao Hongshen’s, and rather than finding Yan Wanqing alive, he hoped even more she would die out there.

Seeing Xiao Hongshen’s complexion change again and again, Ji Yuntai’s hand on the wheelchair clenched into a fist.

"Behind a screen then? The disappearance of Marshal Yan is a big issue, concerning the comfort of the entire Xiliang City. If the Japanese Pirates take advantage of this opportunity to enter our city, they won’t care who has just had a miscarriage and is in confinement!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Chang Kuan beside him also felt a chill in his heart.

The normally calm and self-possessed City Lord had actually said such rebellious words to Prince Seven.

If this were to spread, how many heads would he have to lay down as penalty?

Besides, Prince Seven is a strong contender for the Crown Prince; if he really ascends to the throne later, with his petty and vindictive nature, he surely won’t tolerate Ji Yuntai.

Cold sweat streamed down Chang Kuan’s side.

But Ji Yuntai was staring intently at Xiao Hongshen, refusing to give in whatsoever.

Xiao Hongshen pursed his thin lips, his effeminate face full of cold ruthlessness, "Ji Yuntai, for the sake of a Yan Wanqing, you would go this far?"

"This official is doing it for the entire Xiliang City’s people. I hope Your Highness can call the Princess out for a word," Ji Yuntai remained unbowed, his tone now could be considered forceful.

Xiao Hongshen sneered, "You think I, Your Highness, am scared?"

Leaning back, he was wholly reliant on his posture, the Imperial Family’s dignity laid bare for all to see.

"Princess Yaochi has just arrived in Xiliang City and directly killed the rules of a minor official’s residence, ruining the geomancy that Xiliang City has followed for dozens of years. Does Your Highness have any knowledge of the concept of geomancy?" Ji Yuntai suddenly spoke.

Xiao Hongshen had no idea what Ji Yuntai was getting at, "For the sake of a maid, do you expect Princess Yaochi to pay with her life?"

"It’s about geomancy, Prince Seven. Do you know why the Japanese Pirates have managed to conquer no less than five cities around us, yet always fail to take Xiliang City?" Ji Yuntai’s eyes gleamed with a mysterious light that was hard to comprehend.

With that said, things started to get a bit mystical.

Xiao Hongshen snorted coldly, "Cut out these foolish tricks, today I definitely will not hand over Princess Yaochi to you."

"It doesn’t matter if Your Highness believes in it or not, the citizens of Xiliang City are firm believers," Ji Yuntai said.

Xiao Hongshen was a clever man, otherwise, he wouldn’t have risen from an outcast Prince born of a servant girl to his current prominence.

He sensed the threat in Ji Yuntai’s words.

Having served as City Lord of Xiliang for so many years, adored and supported by the people, Ji Yuntai had far greater authority than he, a Prince who came from the Capital City.

Last time, by taking advantage of Li Chengyuan’s matter and punishing Ji Yuntai, he also intended it as a warning.

To tell him that even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a local snake, and Xiao Hongshen himself was also the Emperor’s son, the current Prince Seven.

It was just that he didn’t expect, only two days had passed, and Ji Yuntai dared to throw such words at him,

"It seems that the City Lord’s wounds have healed quite well."

Xiao Hongshen swept a glance up and down at Ji Yuntai and said darkly.

"Thank you for the concern, Your Highness, I’m almost recovered." Ji Yuntai’s expression was as refreshing as the spring breeze in March, revealing a slight smile.

The two of them, one saying a line then the other, were conversing back and forth.

But Chang Kuan, standing by the side, felt as though the hall was filled with the shadows of knives and blood, making his spine chill.

Right then, Yan Wanqing’s long sword was placed on the table in the middle of the hall.

Unadorned and ordinary, the long sword was considerably longer than usual, yet its master wielded it with such grace and fluidity that it left an unforgettable impression.

"Your Highness—" Chang Kuan suddenly knelt on the ground.

Xiao Hongshen’s complexion turned ashen instantly.

Chang Kuan’s eyes were bloodshot, "The Great Marshal has been training the soldiers from dawn till dusk for the Western Expedition. Now, with her disappearance, the soldiers have grown suspicious. The military spirit we’ve barely managed to build is at risk of dissipating. If that happens, this Western Expedition is doomed to fail!"

At these words, Xiao Hongshen sent a palm strike directly towards Chang Kuan.

"How dare you! Spreading rumors and disrupting the military’s morale, such a crime deserves death! Chang Kuan, do you have a death wish!"

Chang Kuan slammed hard against a pillar inside the room, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

He wiped the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand, knelt on the ground again, his gaze resolute.

If the City Lord himself can stand up for the Great Marshal, for the people of Xiliang City without fear of power,

Then so can he, Chang Kuan!

"Every word I spoke is true. If we can’t see Princess Yaochi today, tomorrow I will bring tens of thousands of soldiers myself to demand an answer from Your Highness!"

If you don’t hand over Li Chengyuan, then don’t blame us for being impolite!

Chang Kuan’s spine remained unbowed.

Xiao Hongshen looked at Ji Yuntai and Chang Kuan. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

"Good, very good! All of you are so remarkably good!" The words had reached this point.

Eventually, Xiao Hongshen relented: "Send someone to call for Princess Yaochi."

The maid complied with the order and departed.

Xiao Hongshen’s expression grew even darker: "I will not let this matter rest easily."

"If this has nothing to do with the Princess, I am willing to bear all the consequences," Ji Yuntai’s words followed assertively.

Seeing this, Chang Kuan joined in, "I am, too!"