Chapter 519: Single guy and lady (1/2)

Chapter 519: Single guy and lady

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

Yan Qianli never traveled in a carriage. Furthermore, the fact that he dressed and traveled in the same way as the other members of the Yan Cloud Cavalry was an open secret.

However, even though he did not seem any different from the others, his reputation was enough to cause everyone to retreat subconsciously.

Even Crown Prince Lin Tianrong shuffled his feet.

There was no domineering aura or killing intent. His name alone was enough to send shivers down everyone's spine.

This was Yan Qianli.

”Your Highness, I see that you are here too.” A raspy voice echoed through the air. Yet, despite its raspiness, it still sounded rather grand and powerful.

There was no need for an explanation.

To Yan Qianli, some things did not require an explanation. People could infer what he meant.

He did not see Crown Prince Lin Tianrong.

Even though hundreds of soldiers from the Yan Cloud Cavalry stood in front of the Crown Prince... even though they were less than five meters apart... no one dared to question the validity of that claim.

This was how powerful Yan Qianli was.

Yan Qianli wasn't disrespectful or arrogant. Ever since he took over leadership of Western Liang, he had always paid the taxes on time. He never sent out any less than he was supposed to, even during times of crisis.

Furthermore, he had never levied soldiers from elsewhere. The strength of his guards and Yan Cloud Cavalry had remained constant and he maintained them at the numbers agreed upon with the Great Xia.

This was what made him famous through the lands.

He was almost untouchable, yet he remained fiercely loyal to the empire. He was given complete autonomy, yet he never flexed his muscles and always kept his word.

As such...

He was given quite a bit of leeway.

”Prince Yan, I was unable to greet you at the gates, I'm...”

”Your Highness, you need not apologize for that. I am aware of the hierarchy. Your Highness, are you here to plead on Shen Ming's behalf?” Yan Qianli interrupted the Crown Prince.

It was a very simple question.

However, Crown Prince Lin Tianrong felt a chill down his spine. His mouth opened and closed but he couldn't find any words to express himself.

”Your Highness, if you don't have anything to say, I will take him with me.” Yan Qianli had no intention of staying any longer.

”Okay.” Crown Prince Lin Tianrong grit his teeth. He had no idea what Yan Qianli would do to Shen Ming or where he would take him.

He had already decided to give up on this Minister of War. Shen Ming's fate was now irrelevant.

”Your Highness...” Minister of War Shen Ming instinctively looked to Crown Prince Lin Tianrong. He had thought that the Crown Prince had stepped forward to save him.

But...

The Crown Prince had decided to leave him in the lurch.

Shen Ming finally understood what was going on. The choice between him or Yan Qianli was not difficult to make.

”Kaboom!”

The lightning flashed across the sky and thunder boomed.

A red flag was raised and the Yan Cloud Cavalry merged together.

They went back to their initial formation.

However, this time, no one questioned the army that was in front of them. No one even thought of stopping them.

”Arrest him!” The leader bellowed.

Four members of the Yan Cloud Cavalry stepped forward and surrounded Shen Ming.

Shen Ming didn't resist it anymore. He knew that his fate had been sealed the moment Crown Prince Lin Tianrong replied with 'okay'.

Politics was constantly evolving. One could be at the top now but no one knew when the fall would come.

He didn't blame anyone.

He knew the rules. Only the victorious survive.

The four Yan Cloud Cavalry soldiers worked efficiently and chained Shen Ming up. Then, they hoisted him on the back of a horse.

They proceeded to rejoin the formation.

The rain continued to pummel the bodies of everyone present. The stallions whinnied as they stepped on puddles of rainwater.

A black flag was raised.

The Yan Cloud Cavalry turned in unison and trotted to the gates of the Ministry of War. They were gone in an instant.

No one dared to stop them. The officials, guards, and soldiers merely watched on, rooted to their positions.

They only recovered after the Yan Cloud Cavalry disappeared from sight.

”Was that Prince Yan?” One of the officials heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the Yan Cloud Cavalry disappear.

He felt as though a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

That being said, no one could believe what had just happened.

When they thought about it, Yan Qianli had not done anything. He didn't dismount and his face was completely covered by his cloak.

He barged into the city, surrounded the Ministry of Law, arrested a rank two official, and did all of this in front of the Crown Prince. That was unbelievable!

But the fact was that Shen Ming had been taken away.

No one knew where he was being brought to.

Crown Prince Lin Tianrong looked into the distance. He simply stared at the horizon. No one knew if he was waiting for the rain to stop or the sun to rise.

...

The gate to King Duan's residence.

Old Wen watched thoughtfully as a figure sprinted towards him in the rain.

”Old Wen, Shen Ming has been arrested!” The figure reported.

”Where has he been brought to?”