When Chen Xiao rushed into the side hall with a sharp sword, Zhao Hongrun was still chatting with Pingyu Lord Xiong Hu about Qi's declaration of war on Chu.
Suddenly, there was a bang and the door to the side hall was kicked open. Immediately, Chen Xiao rushed in with a sharp knife and a fierce look on his face. Zhao Hongrun was also stunned for a moment.
What is this guy...doing?
A doubt arose in Zhao Hongrun's heart, and then, when he subconsciously glanced at Pingyu Jun Xiong Hu, whose face was full of confusion and shock, he felt that something was wrong.
No! Chen Xiao wants to kill Xiong Hu!
With a cry of surprise in his heart, Zhao Hongrun shouted urgently: "Shen Yu!"
In fact, Zongwei Chief Shen Yu had already come forward to greet him. After all, he also knew Chen Xiao's hatred for Pingyu Lord Xiong Hu. When he saw Chen Xiao barging in with a weapon, he knew that something was wrong.
However, Chen Xiao was very fast and quickly passed by Shen Yu who was coming forward. He even dodged the tea cup Mi Jiang threw at him to stop him. Finally, he passed Zhao Hongrun and grabbed Xiong. Hu's clothes lifted him up.
Poor Xiong Hu was restrained by Chen Xiao before he could react at all.
This...what's going on?
With Chen Xiao holding his neck with a sharp knife, Xiong Hu didn't dare to move and could only look at Zhao Hongrun with shocked eyes.
He did not think that Zhao Hongrun was the mastermind of this matter. After all, the relationship between them was currently very harmonious. What's more, even if Zhao Hongrun wanted to kill him, he would not do it in front of Mi Jiang.
Seeing that Mi Jiang had not fallen out with Zhao Hongrun, Xiong Hu knew that it was none of the latter's business.
Sure enough, just when Xiong Hu was thinking about it, he saw that the expression on Zhao Hongrun's face had darkened, and he said in a deep voice: "Chen Xiao! What are you doing?"
At this time, Chen Xiao was no longer as cheerful as usual. Hearing this, he looked at Zhao Hongrun and said coldly: "Does King Su not know what Chen wants?"
Upon hearing this, Xiong Hu was even more surprised, because it was not difficult to guess from this sentence that Chen Xiao was not Zhao Hongrun's subordinate, but maybe just an acquaintance.
However, Xiong Hu thought to himself that he had never met this person, so why would he attack him?
Thinking of this, Xiong Hu said: "This strong man, Xiong has no enmity with you, why did he attack Xiong?"
"No grievance or enmity?" Chen Xiao snorted coldly when he heard this, and said through gritted teeth: "My father died because of you, how dare you say that you and I have no grievance and no enmity?"
ah?
Xiong Hu couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded and couldn't help but said: "Is there any misunderstanding in this..."
Hearing this, Chen Xiao frowned and asked, "Are you Xiong Hu, the Pingyu Lord of Chu State?"
"Exactly..."
Xiong Hu's heart felt cold.
He was still speculating whether the other party was seeking wrong revenge, but now that the other party had called him by name, it meant that there was almost no possibility of seeking wrong revenge.
However, many Wei people died because of Xiong Hu's order in the past, so Xiong Hu couldn't even remember what the name of Chen Xiao's father was.
He asked cautiously: "May I ask your father's name?"
I saw Chen Xiao snort again, and with a bit of pride and pride, he said in a deep voice: "Chen Bing, the former magistrate of Zhaoling County, is my father!"
Zhao... Zhaoling County Magistrate Chen Bing...
Xiong Hu couldn't help but open his eyes wide, and his heart suddenly went cold.
How could he forget this name?
After all, when Xiong Tuo, Lord of Yangcheng, was in front of the Yanshui camp of the Wei army led by Zhao Hongrun, in order to exchange for Xiong Hu, who was captured by Zhao Hongrun, he pushed the Wei officials of Zhaoling County, headed by the county magistrate Chen Bing, to Xiong Hu still remembers that scene before the battle.
Wait, that's not right...I didn't kill Chen Bing...
Xiong Hu, who was shaken all over, reacted quickly and said: "Soldier, calm down. Xiong did not kill your father at that time. The person who ordered your father's death was..." His eyes couldn't help but fall on Zhao Hongrun.
However, Chen Xiao did not listen to Xiong Hu's excuse at all. Hearing this, he sneered: "However, my father was not killed by your order, but he died because of you... At that time, my father said that he wished he could die with Xiong Hu.
, Today, Chen has fulfilled his lifetime wish for my father!"
As he said that, he raised the sharp sword in his hand and was about to stab Xiong Hu from behind, piercing him through his body.
At this moment, Zhao Hongrun was heard yelling angrily: "Stop! If you kill Xiong Hu, you will be a sinner. This disaster will affect your honor!"
Hearing this, Chen Xiao moved his hands, looked at Zhao Hongrun as if in disbelief, and asked with shock: "Prince Su, you...you actually used my father's reputation to threaten Chen?"
"..." Zhao Hongrun's eyes flashed with sadness.
In fact, if he had no other choice, he would never use Chen Bing's reputation to threaten Chen Xiao, but there was no way, because Chen Xiao came all the way from Zhongyang County to kill Ping Yujun Xiong Hu this time.
, had already risked his life, and threats of execution, severe punishment, etc. could not stop Chen Xiao at all.
Unless the reputation of Chen Xiao's father, the former magistrate of Zhaoling County, Chen Bing, is threatened.
However, Chen Bing was a loyal and loyal hero, and he was even respected by Zhao Hongrun. Therefore, after saying these words, Zhao Hongrun felt a little uncomfortable.
But he had no choice, because he couldn't let Chen Xiao kill Xiong Hu just like that, not only in public but also in private.
Therefore, he sighed and advised: "Chen Xiao, even if this king owes you a huge favor, spare Xiong Hu's life. If this person dies now, it will cause a catastrophe... Please let Xiong Hu go."
Hu, I, this king, will ensure that your Zhongyang Chen family will have no worries about food and clothing for generations to come, and will be ranked in the temple."
Beside, Mi Jiang, who originally had murderous intent in Chen Xiao's eyes, after hearing Zhao Hongrun's words, the murderous intent in Chen Xiao's eyes gradually subsided, and there was a faint hint of gratitude towards Zhao Hongrun.
You know, she has been with Zhao Hongrun for a long time, but she has never seen Zhao Hongrun owe someone such a big favor, let alone promise that the other party's family will have no worries about food and clothing and be in the temple.
It is no exaggeration to say that if Chen Xiao listened to Zhao Hongrun's advice, then Pingyu Lord Xiong Hu would owe Zhao Hongrun a huge debt.
It's a pity that Chen Xiao was unmoved by Zhao Hongrun's promise. On the contrary, his face showed disappointment.
I saw him sarcastically saying: "If Chen doesn't obey, do you think King Su will smash my father's stone statue in Zhaoling and accuse our Zhongyang Chen family as treason?"
Zhao Hongrun was silent for a moment and struggled to say one word: "Yes!"
After hearing this, Chen Xiao's face turned red, and his eyes were full of hatred.
At this moment, Shen Yu quietly looked at Shen Yu who was approaching Chen Xiao. Taking advantage of the latter's brief absence, he grabbed Chen Xiao's hand holding the weapon, and then grabbed Xiong Hu's with the other hand.
Clothes, Xiong Hu was dragged out in one fell swoop.
Xiong Hu bumped into the seat next to him with a bang, but he had no intention of being angry at Shen Yu. Instead, he felt a sense of ecstasy about surviving a disaster, and ran to hide behind Zhao Hongrun in a few steps.
Seeing this, Chen Xiao reacted with anger and started fighting with Shen Yu, as if he wanted to vent his anger on Shen Yu.
In fact, as early as Chen Xiao rushed into the side hall with his sword, the Su Wang guards outside the house also knew that something was wrong and followed him in. However, Chen Xiao had already quickly kidnapped Xiong Hu, and the Su Wang guards also Don't dare to make mistakes.
But now, seeing Lord Pingyu Xiong Hu escape from danger, all the guards of King Su immediately surrounded him.
Seeing this, Shen Yu shouted: "Everyone, stand back!"
You must know that when Zhao Hongrun, Shen Yu and their group met Chen Xiao, King Su's guards were not around. Therefore, these King Su's guards did not know Chen Xiao's abilities, but Shen Yu knew it clearly.
Even though Chen Xiao is thin and frail, in fact, this former soldier from the military ranks is no match for even Chu Heng, who is the most powerful among the Zongwei. He can be called a rare fierce general.
Although Su Wangwei was a veteran of the Dredging Army, and his personal strength was very strong, most of them were still powerless in front of Chen Xiao.
Therefore, in order to avoid casualties, Shen Yu ordered King Su's guards to retreat.
And this is not only for the sake of King Su's guards, but also for Chen Xiao's consideration. After all, once Chen Xiao accidentally kills several of King Su's guards because of anger, Zhao Hongrun will be very happy even if he is the son of Chen Bing, the former magistrate of Zhaoling County. It is difficult to forgive him, after all, he is also responsible for Su Wangwei.
It has to be said that Shen Yu had a good idea: to subdue Chen Xiao as soon as possible. In this way, seeing that there were no casualties, Zhao Hongrun would probably not punish Chen Xiao severely.
However, what Shen Yu never expected was that Chen Xiao, in a rage, would be even more powerful than what he showed that day.
A sudden flash of blood appeared, and Shen Yu's right wrist was scratched by the sword blade in Chen Xiao's hand, causing blood to flow rapidly.
With a clang, the sharp sword in Shen Yu's hand fell to the ground.
not good!
Mi Jiang secretly thought and stepped forward quickly, but unfortunately she was still a step too late.
After Chen Xiao knocked down the sharp sword in Shen Yu's hand, he swung his sword and the tip of the sword pierced Shen Yu's chest.
For a moment, everyone was stunned.
Shen Yu stared blankly at the sharp blade on his chest, while Chen Xiao, who came back to his senses, also looked at the sword in his hand in horror.
In addition, there was Zhao Hongrun, whose eyes were wide open, his breathing was getting faster and faster, and his face was getting more and more sullen.
With a clang, the sharp sword in Chen Xiao's hand fell to the ground, and he took two steps back in a daze.
At the same time, Shen Yu groaned, clutching his wound and falling down. Fortunately, he supported the ground with his left hand in time and finally did not fall down.
"Give it to me... take it!"
Zhao Hongrun, who was already full of anger, raised his hand and pointed at Chen Xiao. Immediately, King Su's guards rushed forward and subdued Chen Xiao on the spot, who had no intention of resisting anymore.
"Shen Yu!"
Zhao Hongrun rushed over in a few steps, but was shocked to see that Shen Yu's chest and skirt were stained red with blood, and the blood stains spread over an increasingly larger area.
He glanced at Chen Xiao hatefully. Although he pursed his lips and said nothing, everyone in the room could feel the overwhelming anger of His Highness Prince Su.
Yes, rage!
How could Zhao Hongrun not be angry?!
You must know that the relationship between the prince and the Zongwei is far more than the superior-subordinate relationship between the lord and the guards. What's more, Zhao Hongrun and the Zongwei have been together for seven or eight years and have long been like brothers. Shen Yu's injury is far more serious than Zhao Hongrun's own injury. It made him even more angry.
At this time, Mi Jiang saw Zhao Hongrun's anger. After checking the injury on Shen Yu's chest, he quickly said: "Don't worry, the injury on the chest is not serious. The problem is..."
She looked at Shen Yu's right hand, which was bleeding profusely and trembling slightly at the moment.
If she had read it correctly, the tendon of Shen Yu's wrist was scratched by the sharp blade in Chen Xiao's hand, causing Shen Yu's right hand to lose strength and the sharp sword in his hand to fall to the ground.
For a warrior, an injury to the tendon of the hand is extremely fatal. (To be continued.) 8