Xia Houxuan carried the little chamberlain with his left hand and walked all the way to the place where the imperial city's military guard camp was stationed.
As the commander of Yulin Camp, one of the imperial guards, he naturally has the authority to walk outside the imperial city.
"It turns out to be...the Marquis of Changling. Who are you?"
"I'm here to find you, General Wuwei!"
The two guards in plain armor at the gate of Wuweiying Dazhai were immediately frightened by Xia Houxuan's fierceness. Of course, they saw the palace servant being carried by Xia Houxuan. The two of them were shocked, and one of them immediately
Then he entered the camp and reported. The remaining person bravely said:
"Master Marquis, can you... hand over your weapons to me? According to the rules, non-sergeants of the Wuwei camp are not allowed to bring weapons into the Wuwei camp's stronghold..."
[Note 1: Rujia is a unique type of open-front light armor with a tie on the right side of the Han Dynasty.]
The soldiers of the Wuwei camp, who were supposed to be domineering, were now intimidated by Xia Houxuan's momentum, and even spoke a little stumblingly.
Hearing this, Xia Houxuan did not answer, but neatly took off the sword from his waist and threw it towards the guard. The soldier hurriedly caught the cold sword with both hands.
Not long after, General Cao Shuang and Lieutenant General Cao Xi, who had received the news, were surprised when they heard that Xia Houxuan had come in person, and that he was also carrying a servant. The two brothers immediately came to the camp gate to greet him in person.
Already.
"Taichu, what are you..."
When Cao Xi saw Xia Houxuan's angry look, he first asked in shock.
Seeing this situation, Cao Shuang was equally horrified, but he did not ask questions at the moment because he believed that Xia Houxuan would definitely give him an explanation.
Xia Houxuan was so angry that he threw the servant on the ground and asked Cao Shuang coldly:
"Marquis Shaoling, I came here today to ask for someone from you."
Cao Shuang was still extremely confused, and he couldn't help but ask:
"I wonder what Taichu is doing and who he wants?"
Xiahou Xuandao:
"Wang Yi, the centurion of the Wuwei camp, harmed a noble man in my house ten years ago, and today he indulged his subordinates and colluded with his servant, causing my beloved son to die in the belly of a thorn tree. Therefore, Xuan wants to end this matter with his own hands today!"
When brothers Cao Shuang and Cao Xi heard this, they were shocked again. They didn't expect that something happened to the baby in their cousin's belly. No wonder Taichu was so excited.
Cao Shuang thought at this moment: Wang Yi is a capable general under his command, and he has always acted appropriately. The tragedy ten years ago was the result of the decree issued by Empress Wu Xuan and Bian. There must be some misunderstanding in today's matter. He felt that Xiahou
Xuan has always been smart and wise, and with his two brothers and many forbidden troops stationed here, he shouldn't do anything big. As long as he explains the matter clearly later, everything will be solved.
Thinking about this, Cao Shuang nodded and shouted loudly:
"Quickly send word that Wang Yi, a hundred-man general from Zuoying, is here to see me!"
"only!"
A village chief next to him immediately ran out of the stronghold and towards the sentry post where Wang Yi was stationed. About half an hour later, Wang Yi arrived at the stronghold under the leadership of the chief.
And within this half hour, Cao Shuang and Cao Xi also roughly asked about the cause and effect of this matter.
Not long after, Xia Houxuan saw from the corner of his eye a soldier wearing thick black armor, like a black iron tower, appearing at the gate of Dazhai.
[Note 2: Black light armor is a kind of fish scale heavy armor during the Three Kingdoms period. Generally, this armor is equipped with a golden face shield. 】
He raised his eyes and saw that this person was Wang Yi.
As soon as Wang Yi came to the stronghold, he felt a burst of evil spirit. He glanced at Xia Houxuan in the camp, and couldn't help but feel a sudden shock in his heart. He glanced at the paralyzed servant on the ground and recognized that this was Xia Houxuan.
He was even more puzzled by the little chamberlain in Concubine Qiu's palace who often sent him messages.
"The last general will meet with General Wuwei, the Vice-General, and the Marquis of Changling."
After Cao Shuang said "Huh", he pouted angrily towards Xia Houxuan and said to Wang Yi:
"Wang Yi, Madam of the Marquis of Changling, after entering the palace today to diagnose His Majesty's pulse and perform acupuncture, on the way out of the palace, she was frightened by a playful dog that escaped from the palace, causing harm to the fetus in her belly. This matter is terrible.
What does it have to do with you?"
When Wang Yi heard this, he glanced at Xia Houxuan, whose face was filled with murderous intent, and the pale eunuch who was lying on the ground. His heart was already filled with butterflies in his stomach. He, who had never had any scheming intentions, knelt down on the ground with a plop:
"General, I only know that Concubine Qiu asked me for a playful dog and said that she would send this servant to wait by the roadside near the dog room in the palace today. Other than that, I don't know anything else, General!
"
After hearing this, Cao Shuang compared what Xia Houxuan had just said, and he already understood in his heart that this matter was indeed related to Wang Yi. He glared at Wang Yi fiercely, was furious in his heart, and couldn't help but cursed:
"fool!"
After hearing this, Xia Houxuan sneered at the corner of his mouth. The old hatred from ten years ago and the new hatred today made him determined to kill Wang Yi personally!
He knew in his heart that Wang Yi was guilty of having an affair with an internal official. Today, Cao Shuang and Uncle Zhao notarized it, and this young internal servant was also a witness. Even if he violated the system today and was lynched, he still had a way out.
feasible.
In an instant, Cao Shuang and Cao Xi saw a white shadow moving suddenly, and Xiahou Xuan moved like thunder, already rushing forward and rushing toward Wang Yi, who was covered in armor!
Although Wang Yi is good at martial arts, he can't escape Xiahou Cao's unique internal skill: Cloud Walk and Rain Step.
There was only a "click" sound, and Wang Yi felt a sharp pain in his jaw. Two molars and a pool of blood spurted out from his mouth!
Xia Houxuan's fists were like drumsticks. One punch landed and the other came up. Before Cao Shuang and Cao Xi could react, Wang Yi had already withstood Xia Houxuan's nine heavy blows!
Seeing that the situation was not going well, Cao Shuang and Cao Xi immediately stepped forward to stop him. Cao Xi had no other thoughts in his mind. He only knew that once his cousin killed Wang Yi, he would definitely get into a lot of trouble.
Seeing the two men coming to attack, Xia Houxuan abandoned Wang Yi, whose teeth were all gone and his face was beyond recognition. He turned around and used the boxing technique derived from the sword move "Look up to the spring breeze and Mu Xi, listen to the mournful cries of birds", and left his hands
With one right, they attacked Cao Shuang's right arm and Cao Xi's left shoulder respectively. Only three bangs were heard. Cao Shuang and Cao Xi brothers were hit respectively, while Wang Yi's lumbar spine was lifted up by Xiahou Xuanfei.
Hit by a kick.
In just a split second, Cao Shuang and Cao Xi were forced back by Xia Houxuan, who was merciless and powerful. Wang Yi, who was already beaten and had no power to fight back, was instantly beaten by Xia Houxuan.
Instant kill!
When Cao Xi saw this, he was extremely shocked. He knew in his heart that his cousin might be in big trouble this time.
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After meeting Xia Houxuan in person, He Zeng He Yingkao, a regular servant of Sanqi who also serves as a school official, is now led by an emperor's servant, together with Tingwei Gao Rou and Gao Xun, the meritorious officer of Tingwei Mansion, in a hurry. Walking in the corridor leading to Jiafu Hall in the Imperial City.
The three people soon met Emperor Cao Rui and informed Cao Rui of the ins and outs of everything.
When Cao Rui heard about Li Huigu's miscarriage, Princess Cao Ling's plan of Dongxiang, Concubine Qiu's internal and external communication with Centurion Wang Yi of the Military Guard Camp, and Xia Houxuan's fight against Wang Yi, he became furious.
With a clang, the celadon Boshan incense burner on the imperial couch was instantly knocked down by the emperor onto the white marble floor tiles, and shattered into countless cyan residues and powder.
He had never seen the emperor so angry before, and he immediately regretted it. He suddenly remembered that the emperor had been in poor health recently, and it was really not good to be so angry now.
"Han Yong, call Cao Ling, the chamberlain in Qiu's Palace, Xia Houxuan, and Cao Shuang, all come to me!"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Han Yong seemed very calm at the moment. After listening to the emperor's words, he immediately left the palace to summon him.
Gao Rou, Gao Xun's uncle and nephew were shocked when they heard that the first person summoned by the emperor was Princess Dongxiang.
In this way, the four monarchs and ministers were relatively speechless at this moment. Gao Rou, Gao Xun, and He Zeng just knelt on the ground without saying a word. The emperor turned his back to the three of them and stood with his hands tied. Because he was extremely angry at the moment, he secretly Looking up, He Zeng could still see Cao Rui's vest constantly fluttering.
In this way, after the three of them waited excruciatingly for half an hour, the servant who had informed them finally entered the palace.
"Your Majesty, Princess Dongxiang, the Marquis of Changling, the Marquis of Shaoling, and the chamberlains of Concubine Qiu have all been brought outside the palace."
After several breaths of silence, Cao Rui finally spoke:
"Teach that dog slave to come in first!"
The chamberlain naturally understood who the emperor was talking about, and not long after, the chamberlain of Qiu's palace was brought into the main hall.
When Cao Rui heard the footsteps and trembling sounds of the visitor, he did not turn around. He just silently took the sword "Hanzhang Sword" from the sword stand.
When Gao Rou, Gao Xun, He Zeng, and the little chamberlain saw the emperor slowly draw out the cold white sword blade, they all felt a powerful murderous aura. This murderous aura forced them not to even dare to release their breath. .
At this moment, a sudden change occurred, and the emperor turned around suddenly. Everyone saw a burst of white light passing through the air, and heard a tragic howl. The little chamberlain was cut into two pieces by the emperor's sword. !
Gao Rou is old and has never seen such a bloody scene. If he hadn't suppressed and didn't want to be rude in front of the emperor, he would have fainted long ago. But He Zeng and Gao Xun, two scribes who rarely see blood, , they suddenly felt a sense of nausea in their chests, but they also did not dare to behave inappropriately in front of you, so they could only hold it back.
After Cao Rui killed the servant, there was no expression on his face. He just continued to say word by word:
"Call Cao Ling in for me!"
Soon, Princess Cao Ling of Dongxiang came to the main hall. When she saw the bloody scene and her grandfather Gaorou and her husband Gao Xun kneeling on the ground, her pretty face suddenly turned pale.
Cao Rui didn't wait for Cao Ling to speak, turned around and slapped Cao Ling hard on the face. Cao Ling was even more frightened, and five marks were left on her face that had turned pale. A bright red handprint!
Cao Ling had been pampered since she was a child. She had never suffered such a blow. She collapsed to the ground and started crying.
Seeing this, Gao Xun felt a sudden pain in his heart. Just when Cao Ling was slapped, his hatred for Xia Houxuan became even stronger.
Cao Rui's face was still as still as water at this moment, without any expression. After another long while, he spoke:
"Call Xia Houxuan and Cao Shuang in!"
Soon, the two came to Jiafu Hall. Cao Rui looked at Cao Shuang and Xia Houxuan for a long time.
Cao Shuang was not wearing an official uniform at this moment, but a t-shirt, with a bunch of thorns on his back! He knew in his heart that he had always been cautious, but this time he did not notice that Wang Yi and Qiu were communicating with each other under the eyes of the emperor. The news, in addition, allowed Xia Houxuan to easily deal with Wang Yi privately. In this way, while the emperor's imperial army was disgraced, how glorious could the emperor's face be?
Therefore, Cao Shuang came here carrying a bush in an attempt to reduce the emperor's anger. When he saw how violent the emperor was, he was surprised:
"Your Majesty, remember not to hurt the dragon's body with anger!"
When Cao Rui heard this, he still had no reaction.
After a while, Xia Houxuan, who had the same indifferent expression, glanced around the hall and spoke:
"Your Majesty, please take care of yourself and don't let Zhuo Jing's efforts and the life of Wei Chen's unborn child go to waste!"
When Cao Rui heard these words, his body visibly trembled. Although he was extremely angry at the moment, he understood that, in short, it was his Cao family who had failed Xia Houxuan in this matter.
"The Marquis of Changling and the Marquis of Shaoling acted inappropriately. Each of them cut down a hundred households in their settlements and commanded an army of twenty! You guys, go back to your home now!"
Finally, the blood stains and corpses in the main hall were cleaned up, and the people in the main hall also left cleanly. In the empty Jiafu Hall, after the emperor was silent for a long time, he spit out a mouthful of bright red blood with a loud sound, and passed out. On the ground!
Han Yong outside the hall heard the noise and rushed into the hall immediately. He saw the emperor falling behind him. Although he was very panicked on the surface, he was secretly happy in his heart. He thought that now he could finally recommend him to the emperor. That Shouchun peasant woman was dead. At this moment, Han Yong, who was thinking a lot in his heart, shouted at the top of his lungs:
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Send the imperial doctor quickly!"