C384 (1/2)
The city gate guards opened the city gate and led the rebel soldiers to Xiangyang's treasury. They immediately paid them and wore winter clothing in an attempt to eliminate the rebellion. The soldiers seemed to be very satisfied with their pay and winter attire, and they also had smiles on their faces.
Looking at the soldiers who were collecting their pay and winter attire, Wang Rui heaved a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to leave, he heard his subordinate, the high-ranking officer, say in surprise, ”Ah …” Lord Thorn, look at that general, is he Changsha taiwai Sun Jian? ”
Wang Rui looked carefully, the one in the distance was indeed Sun Jian. Wang Rui's heart started to beat even faster, he felt that something was amiss. Could it be that Sun Jian was the one who planned this mutiny? Wang Rui strode forward, and asked Sun Jian angrily: ”Sun Jian, why are you also among the soldiers?”
But Sun Jian did not reply, the dozens of soldiers under him had drawn their swords and surrounded Wang Rui.
Wang Rui's face changed, and instantly became aware of the danger: ”Sun Jian, what is the meaning of this? could it be that they actually want to kill Minister of the Court? ”
Sun Jian held the longsword in one hand and shouted sternly: ”It is precisely according to the imperial court's order to kill Wang Rui!”
Wang Rui's face twitched, and retorted: ”Where did the imperial court order come from? What crime have I committed? ”
”The great sin of stabbing at the history is sitting in ignorance.” With a wave of his left hand, Sun Jian entered the city and received his pay. The soldiers dressed in winter immediately straightened their weapons and sabers, rushing straight towards Wang Rui.
”Sigh …” If he wanted to add to his crimes, there was no need to argue. ”Now that you have dared to assassinate your superiors, the Japanese soldiers will definitely take revenge.” Wang Rui let out a long sigh, looked at Sun Jian coldly, suddenly unsheathed his sword and said disdainfully: ”I am a dignified court courtier, how could I die in the hands of a soldier?”
Wang Rui waved his sword and committed suicide, blood splattering all over the place.
The blood red setting sun illuminated the Changning Palace, the thick snow looked even paler under the setting sun. The Changning Palace was completely silent. Only a few sparrows searching for food lightly flew past the palace walls, and when they noticed a few patrolling Xiliang soldier s walking over, they immediately flew into the air like Arrows.
”Halt!” At this moment, two palace maids walked over while stepping on the snow, making squeaking noises. The two Xiliang soldier s guarding the entrance of the Changning Palace walked over. With one swing of their long spears, they blocked the path of the two palace maids. ”Open the box and let us check.”
These two palace maids were here to deliver food to the deposed Young Emperor Liu Bian. In each of their hands was a food box, which seemed to still be steaming hot. However, the two Xiliang soldier s did not dare to be careless at all.
”Mm …” How fragrant! The food in King Hong Nong is really good. ” The soldier in charge of inspecting the soldiers swallowed a large mouthful of saliva as he muttered to himself, ”How fortunate …” To be able to provide such a huge amount of meat every day, it's simple, but godlike, day. ”
”Who are you? How come I've never seen you before? ” Another soldier suddenly became interested in the palace maid who was delivering the food. He sized up the beautiful palace maid and asked curiously, ”Where is the person who delivers food everyday?” Why didn't she come? ”
”My name is Diao Chan. The sister who brings me food everyday suddenly became sick in the afternoon. I'll take her place temporarily.” ”That beautiful palace maid smiled sweetly, like a snow lotus blooming in a frozen sky.” Have you checked? In such a cold day, even the food is going to get cold. ”
”Go in.” The soldier waved his hand and reluctantly looked at the palace maid called Diao Chan. After they walked into the Changning Palace, the soldier said to the drooling soldier: ”There's actually such a beautiful girl in the world, could it be that a fairy has descended?”
”What nonsense are you talking about? This is a palace maid, if you have any presumptuous thoughts, be careful of your head!” Even Prime Minister does not dare to allow Master Fan Chou to send out his consort anymore, do you still dare to think so blindly? ” Another soldier laughed mockingly and whispered, ”Those meals are really not bad. If I could eat big fish and big meat every day, my life would be worth it!”
”We will serve His Highness. You may leave.” Once Diao Chan walked into the inner room of the Changning Palace, she immediately chased out Liu Bian's two personal palace maids. She pulled Liu Bian down without a word and anxiously said: ”Your Highness, quickly change into the palace maid's clothes and come with us!”
”I don't wear women's clothes!” Although he could not become emperor, Liu Bian's temper was not small. He did not dare to get angry at Dong Zhuo, so he could only vent his anger on the palace maids. How could I, as a man, wear the clothes of a palace maid? ”
”Your Highness, I don't have much time to tell you. If Dong Zhuo wants to kill you, if you want to live, then quickly put on the palace maid's clothes. ” Diao Chan did not have the time to coax Liu Bian, so she directly threatened him: ”They are coming in soon, you should hurry up.”
Although he was still young, Liu Bian had already experienced several life threatening situations. Upon hearing that Dong Zhuo wanted to kill him, he was already scared out of his wits, and obediently listened to Diao Chan's orders and put on the clothes made out of woman's hands. In the nick of time, Diao Chan did not forget to help Liu Bian put on some makeup.