Capítulo 2225: Chapter 5: Once Snow Fell in the Human World (Part 2)
Jiang Wang listened quietly, without speaking.
But Yu Liyang asked again, “Who instigated Shang Yanhu to recklessly activate the Changluo Absolute Array, bringing chaos to the world with Saint Water? I suppose Marquis Wu’an knows?”
Jiang Wang replied, “I indeed saw Beixiang Marquis present the Xia Court’s imperial seal and holy decree at that ti.”
“It was by An Lebo’s order,” Yu Liyang said. “Shang Yanhu, like Chi ngfu, is a staunch supporter of the Emperor’s faction. Such matters would not be carried out unless An Lebo personally ordered them.”
The Lu Ming Wine flowed in the blood, but the intoxication had faded. Jiang Wang spoke softly, “I see.”
Considering this, Si Cheng can still live well today, still able to be conferred as An Lebo, singing and dancing… The Son of Heaven truly gives Yu Liyang a lot of face.
And similarly, those who have already died, to preserve Si Cheng, the reversal of fate with Saint Water ultimately blad on King Wu Si Jiao, instead of Empress Dowager Xia, clearly also related to Yu Liyang’s will.
“An Lebo wants to activate the Changluo Absolute Array, King Wu permitted. An Lebo wants to bla Chi ngfu, King Wu permitted. An Lebo also wanted to bla the Empress Dowager, King Wu permitted… But I could not agree anymore. Since proving Dao True Monarch, in sixteen years of serving the nation, this is the only matter I did not agree with King Wu on.”
Yu Liyang looked at Jiang Wang and said, “This is also why I sit here today, drinking with you.”
Jiang Wang did not know what to say, so he poured the wine.
Yu Liyang seed to have thought of sothing, gazing into the distant sky, his eyes like affectionate ripples, he gently sipped the wine, appearing so tender.
He smiled and asked, “When a person has devoted their life to the country, even their life becoming kindling, after such a person passes away, should they no longer be disturbed, should they be granted peace?”
“She ought to be respected,” Jiang Wang said.
“Every day in the era of Deity Wu, she worried about the country’s future. For thirty-three years, not a day was leisurely. The later Sumr Country was built on ruins, and when it returned to ruins, she could no longer live,” Yu Liyang said slowly. “The Empress Dowager was so, as was Chi ngfu.”
Empress Dowager Xia burned in fierce flas, Chi ngfu died among thousands of troops, both were the silhouette of that millennial empire’s collapse. Such illusionary destruction.
“So-called heroes.” Jiang Wang raised the antler cup, gently pouring it before the Fragrant Snow Osmanthus: “I shall toast from afar.”
Amber-colored wine seeped into the soil, releasing a long-lasting fragrance.
Yu Liyang’s eyes were complex: “Even Jiang Wuan, honored in one battle, is willing to respect them. I believe if they had knowledge in the underworld, they would be gratified.”
Jiang Wang said sincerely, “My military achievents were sheer luck, their deeds will forever remain in people’s hearts.”
“I was wrong. If they had knowledge in the underworld…” Yu Liyang leaned forward and said eerily, “they’d surely find a way to climb up and kill you.”
These words were truly frightening, especially coming from the mouth of a Yandao True Monarch.
Especially… if you don’t know whether he was joking.
But Jiang Wang rely filled another cup of wine and said, “I would certainly flee with the wind.”
Yu Liyang sat back down and said calmly, “The loneliness in tis of prosperity is harder to endure than adversity. Being able to hide away to cultivate at such a popular ti, Marquis Wu’an is not your end… The future holds great promise. If Sumr Country were still around, I certainly wouldn’t let you live.”
“Let’s assu you’re complinting !” Jiang Wang smiled wryly and added, “Actually, I’ve never thought of being appointed Marquis or Minister. Upper Minister Yu speaks of the future, but I don’t know what it looks like. I simply try my best in what I can do, moving forward step by step.”
“Oh? Where lies in front of Marquis Wu’an?” Yu Liyang asked.
“A place far away.”
Jiang Wang paused before adding, “Perhaps not that far away anymore.”
Yu Liyang did not ask further. He changed the subject: “You killed Yisheng Feng, Tian Anping forced Ren Qiuli back, these people all ca from the Southern Dipper Palace… Do you know that the Lord Changsheng also made a move?”
Jiang Wang laughed bitterly, “That’s not a level I can ddle in.”
“Do you know who stopped the Lord Changsheng?” Yu Liyang asked.
Jiang Wang shook his head.
Yu Liyang slowly said, “True Monarch Xuehe.”
Jiang Wang looked up in surprise.
The Blood River Sect is a major sect of this age, responsible for suppressing Saint Water for many years. It holds considerable special significance.
True Monarch Xuehe appearing on the Qi Xia battlefield implies Cao Jie was prepared for the Changluo Absolute Array!
This ans Jiang Wang’s rit in suppressing Saint Water would be discounted. With or without him, Saint Water could not go wrong.
If this were clarified, with Jiang Wang’s military rit, he could still be made a marquis but surely wouldn’t have three thousand households as food allocation.
Yet Emperor Qi completely ignored this, the rewards remained undiminished.
How boundless the favor!
Then, why?
True Monarch Xuehe’s interception of the Southern Dipper Palace’s Lord Changsheng is not at all ntioned in military intelligence?
Why is Yu Liyang talking about this?
Furthermore… why True Monarch Xuehe?
Jiang Wang recalled that True Monarch Xuehe previously traveled with True Lord Of Sinking City Wei Xun, joined by three other experts, entering the Cang Sea to slay the Wan Tong Dragon Horn before returning. His personal connection with Wei Xun was evident, yet he intervened in the Qi Xia battlefield to help Qi Country against Lord Changsheng, sowhat strange indeed.
“Why him?” Jiang Wang asked.
“Perhaps you should ask Cao Jie, because I am also unclear,” Yu Liyang said indifferently. “I just told you what you should know, so the genius of Daqi becos more devoted, earning Emperor Qi a favor.”
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