The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror-Chapter 429 - 187: Kill North Kong for the Greater Good (2nd Update, Please Subscribe)_3

The longer it drags on, the more advantageous it is for them.

In this chess game, he was destined to win, even the coming of Hao Tian God would be futile.

Xu Gongming, just you wait! 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Now, Duke Yan Sheng’s hatred for Xu Qing was like the endless Yellow River, ceaseless and unending.

This current Duke Yan Sheng almost ruined the hereditary lineage from North Kong, nearly becoming an eternal sinner within his clan.

If hatred could kill, Xu Qing would have died over a hundred times under his resentment.

"Wait for me." Despite Duke Yan Sheng’s remarkable Qi Cultivation Skill, this incident made it hard for him to remain as composed as before when facing calamities.

His heart was filled with thoughts of revenge.

Once he got out, he would spare no expense to ensure Xu Qing’s death!

He wanted to exterminate his entire family; his wife sold to the Imperial Music Bureau!

The fiercer his wrath, the calmer his face appeared as he instructed everyone: "Do not be impatient, the longer it drags on, the more advantageous it is for us. There will come a time when the Court will seek us."

"Duke Yan Sheng is wise!" People began to flatter.

Saying he was wise was actually presumptuous.

But in the Kong Mansion, what did that amount to?

In fact, the Yansheng Gong Mansion had another grievance against the Great Yu Dynasty; in previous dynasties, the mansion was even given princely status. Compared to this, it made the current dynasty seem stingy.

Moreover, the founder of the previous dynasty even recognized himself as the Great Grandmaster of the Confucian.

Even a barbarian from foreign lands acknowledged their Confucian Sect, yet this current dynasty’s attitude could hardly compare to the previous one.

Therefore, within the Yansheng Gong Mansion, they covertly worshipped the ancestral spirit tablet of the former emperor.

This was their secret dissatisfaction with the current dynasty.

They even wished for a change of dynasties.

After all, this way, while their treatment could not worsen, they would revel in the downfall of the Yu Dynasty. How delightful would that be?

Duke Yan Sheng, stroking his beard, said: "Considering the overall situation of the world, the Court is clearly in a state of disarray now. Once we get out, we must think of the big picture and not be too harsh on the tenants below..."

"Yes."

Everyone felt that not arbitrarily killing tenants was already considering the big picture considerably.

All the scholars and power-holders across the world did the same, not just their Kong Mansion.

These ignorant tenant serfs truly did not know better.

They really should be sent to the Tubo Plateau to see for themselves what kind of life other slaves lived.

In the Kong Mansion, informed people saw the plight of serfs outside the Great Yu, especially those on the Tubo Plateau, as truly inhuman.

In this dynasty, these tenants weren’t even bound by a slave contract; they could still take the Imperial Examination.

To think they would still rebel, outrageous!

Looking around at foreign tribes, was there any master better than them?

"It’s all that scoundrel Xu Qing’s fault!" Their hatred for Xu Qing deepened.

This man had even become the Top Scorer, yet couldn’t stay content.

That was the Top Scorer from South Zhili, the toughest region in the national village examination; moreover, Xu Qing’s writings were hailed as if a Saint reincarnated, such a person participating in the Imperial Examination not receiving the Three Tripods was simply due to the old emperor and the Court ministers being blind.

Abandoning such a clear and promising future, he chose to oppose the Yan Sheng Gong Mansion instead, seeking his own death!

While everyone was discussing, a scout dispatched by Duke Yan Sheng came and said: "Duke Yan Sheng, the Court’s army has arrived."

Everyone was overjoyed.

They had finally waited for the rebellion to be suppressed.

Then, they pretended to be composed, with an elder saying: "Hmph, they’re only coming now. From my perspective, let the Court see just how abominable these rebellious people have been. In my opinion, executing them on the spot is letting them off easy. Just sell them directly into slavery, use them for mining and farming..."

"Exactly, exactly, we’ve suffered too much loss this time, can’t let these rebellious scum off easy."

Hearing that the army was about to arrive, each of them straightened their backs, forgetting the previous reminders of Duke Yan Sheng.

Duke Yan Sheng, stroking his beard, asked indifferently: "Do we know who is leading the troops?"

"Judging by the banners, it should be General Yu Zhen."

Duke Yan Sheng smiled and said: "This is a renowned general of our time, possessing the cultivation of a Martial Arts Grandmaster. With his arrival, those disorganized rabble outside should be easily vanquished within days."

He then added: "The rebels will be defeated in these next few days, prepare yourselves; we will personally welcome General Yu at that time. Do not neglect the proper etiquette."

The Kong Family has always feared those who wield knives.

Of course, the weak soldiers from East Mountain Province don’t count.

General Yu was known to be a competent fighter, also a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

They naturally held him in high respect.

Especially since, after defeating the rebels, many affairs needed to be handled with his aid.

Naturally, no one dared to show negligence.

"Everyone, stay sharp, don’t disgrace our Yan Sheng Gong Mansion."

Duke Yan Sheng then said: "Since the army is advancing, let us go up to the high tower and see how General Yu defeats these rabble."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Not long ago, when the Master of the Luo Sect and others came to probe the Yan Sheng Gong Mansion, they were thwarted by the experts in the family using the ancestral Holy Artifact, but it had also caused a scare.

Had it not been for the ancestral Holy Artifact, had these people broken in, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

After all, the number of rebels was indeed vast.

Had they broken in, the looting, killing, and plundering, even if they survived, would have resulted in tremendous losses.

However, it didn’t take long for everyone to realize something was wrong.

Why was the dust from the Court’s army not heading toward the rebel camp but toward Yan Sheng Gong Mansion?

A sense of alarm rose among them.

Duke Yan Sheng remained composed and said: "It seems General Yu fears the rebels might desperately try to break through, so he’s coming first to protect us."

Everyone was reassured.

But as the vast army formed battle lines, with military vehicles and numerous siege weapons slowly advancing towards the small castle of Yan Sheng Gong Mansion, their hearts grew more and more oppressed, gradually unable to muster smiles.

And the nearby rebel camp remained strangely motionless, as if it didn’t exist at all.

Clearly, something was amiss.

At that moment, a scout of Yan Sheng Gong Mansion arrived with urgent news from the Capital.

They, having lost many men breaking through blockades, had arrived at the Yan Sheng Gong Mansion.

On the other side, persuaded by Xu Qing, General Yu had long been prepared; the moment the Court’s mandate came, he immediately set out with a large force.

As for Xu Qing, he alone went to persuade the mutinous soldiers and rebellious officials.

Displaying the gallant demeanor of a hero, he deeply moved General Yu.

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Duke Yan Sheng took the urgent report from the scout, glanced at it, and blacked out, collapsing to the ground.