GBP Chapter 662: Relegated to limbo
Chapter 662: Relegated to limbo
Seeing that Chen Er was no longer pursuing the matter, the general of the Shenji Battalion quickly waved to his men, ordering them to put down their weapons.
After a series of clanging sounds, various weapons were scattered all over the ground. The general of the Shenji Battalion led his men to begin binding the other soldiers.
The Imperial Guards not far away watched the sudden change in the situation, and their faces showed excitement.
"Lord Chen is truly remarkable. He actually turned the tide all by himself. He is a true hero."
"We are far inferior to Lord Chen. Lord Chen is truly courageous and awe-inspiring."
"If we follow Lord Chen from now on, we'll definitely have a bright future. Let's stick close to him and help him out."
Zheng Yuqing also woke up at this moment. She slowly opened her eyes and was startled to find herself lying on the ground. She hurriedly jumped up and the scene just now flashed through her mind.
"Ah! Chen Er, where is Chen Er? Was he alone just now..." Zheng Yuqing said in a panic, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Miss Zheng, please don't cry. Lord Chen is alright. He has captured Wei Zhongxian and brought the situation under control. Let's hurry over and help Lord Chen," the Imperial Guard said with a joyful expression.
"What? Chen Er is alright? That's great! Where is he? Let's go there right away."
After experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, Zheng Yuqing's observation skills had become much weaker, and she didn't even notice what was happening not far away.
The Imperial Guards led Zheng Yuqing and quickly ran towards Chen Er. When Zheng Yuqing saw that Chen Er had taken Wei Zhongxian hostage, her heart finally settled down.
"Waaaah, why did you knock me out? I was going to live and die with you!" Zheng Yuqing threw herself onto Chen Er's back and hugged him tightly.
Chen Er said with a wry smile, "Silly girl, didn't I already say I had a way? If you had come with me, things would have been difficult for me. Look, you're all fine now, so don't cry."
"I'm going to cry, I'm going to cry. I won't let you treat me like this again. No matter what danger there is, I will stay with you."
Zheng Yuqing rubbed her cheek against Chen Er's back, her tears leaving streaks on Chen Er's clothes.
"Okay, stop crying. There are so many people watching. People who don't know better will think I'm bullying you."
"You've bullied me. Let's see if you dare to bully me again."
As Wei Zhongxian listened to Chen Er and Zheng Yuqing's conversation, he felt Chen Er loosen his grip on his neck. His eyes began to dart around as he considered how to escape.
The general of the Shenji Battalion kept glancing at Wei Zhongxian; the two had already secretly reached a tacit agreement to escape.
Chen Er witnessed all of this.
Wei Zhongxian hesitated for a moment, then hardened his heart and decided to escape. After giving the general of the Shenji Battalion a wink, Wei Zhongxian suddenly slammed his head back, freeing his neck from Chen Er's grasp.
Then Wei Zhongxian suddenly twisted his waist, trying to break free from Chen Er's restraint from the side so that he could run towards the direction of the Shenji Camp general.
The general of the Shenji Battalion also picked up a long spear from the ground and charged towards Chen Er while shouting.
Wei Zhongxian's face darkened, and he stammered, unable to utter a word.
The general of the Shenji Battalion, who was charging forward with his spear in hand, was dumbfounded. He hadn't expected Chen Er to capture Wei Zhongxian so quickly. Now he was at a loss and might even injure Wei Zhongxian.
After hesitating for a moment, the general of the Shenji Battalion finally decided to take a gamble, gripped his spear tightly with both hands, and thrust it toward Chen Er's throat.
As the spear thrust forward, Chen Er pulled Wei Zhongxian aside, using Wei Zhongxian's head as a shield in front of his own neck.
As the spear came hurtling towards him, Wei Zhongxian cried out in alarm, "Ah! Don't stab me! You're going to kill me!"
The general of the Divine Machine Battalion suddenly withdrew his hand and shouted angrily, "Chen Er, do you dare to fight me one-on-one... Ah!"
Before the general of the Divine Machine Battalion could finish speaking, a flash of sword light appeared beside him, and the general screamed as his head flew into the air.
Zheng Yuqing's sword slashed across the neck of the Shenji Camp general, sending his head flying into the sky.
The Shenji Battalion general's body slowly went limp, and a jet of blood gushed from his severed neck. Wei Zhongxian, seeing the horrific scene before him, crumpled his legs, his vision went black, and he fainted from fright.
Chen Er, holding Wei Zhongxian by the arm, directed the Imperial Guards to tie up the other soldiers.
Dust billowed in the distance, and the rapid sound of horses' hooves approached as a large contingent of Imperial Guards rode in.
This alarmed all the Imperial Guards in the capital, who reported that Wei Zhongxian was going to mobilize the Divine Machine Battalion to wipe out the entire Imperial Guard.
The Imperial Guards in the capital could no longer sit still and gathered together to rush out of the city.
Upon arriving at the Shenji Camp and seeing the soldiers bound, the Imperial Guards knew they were too late; Chen Er had already taken care of the matter.
The Imperial Guards dismounted and bowed to Chen Er, saying, "This humble officer greets Lord Chen."
"Get up, all of you. You've come at the right time. Leave some men to help guard these soldiers. Take the leading generals back to the Embroidered Uniform Guard prison to await His Majesty's judgment. The rest of you, follow me to escort Wei Zhongxian to meet His Majesty."
"Yes!" The numerous Imperial Guards responded in unison.
Wei Zhongxian was awakened by the shouts of the crowd responding to his orders. Upon waking up and seeing the scene before him, he knew that his power was gone and couldn't help but sigh, tears streaming down his face.
"Hehe, Lord Chen, you are truly capable. I, Wei Zhongxian, underestimated you. Well, I have not lived in vain. I have enjoyed everything I was meant to enjoy. Now, take me to see the Emperor."
Wei Zhongxian had lost half his energy and spirit, and looked much older, like an old man who was about to die.
"Of course I will take you to see the Emperor. How you are punished is up to the Emperor."
After arranging things, Chen Er, escorted by the Imperial Guards, took Wei Zhongxian to meet the Emperor, while Zheng Yuqing left Chen Er to find Qin Luoshen.
Zheng Yuqing knew that only with Qin Luoshen's help could she possibly stay by Chen Er's side. If she were to expect Chen Er to speak up first, she feared she would never get the chance.
Chen Er led the Imperial Guards into the palace, where the Emperor was pacing anxiously back and forth in his study.
"Your Majesty, Lord Chen Er has returned and arrested Wei Zhongxian. He is currently requesting an audience outside the Imperial Study."
"Quickly announce it! No, no, I must go and welcome Chen Er myself. Chen Er truly deserves to be called a pillar of the nation!"
The Emperor excitedly rushed out of the Imperial Study and saw Wei Zhongxian being held captive by Chen Er. The Emperor rushed over and began punching and kicking Wei Zhongxian.
"You dog of a lackey, you dare to abuse your power and now you don't even respect your master anymore! You even dare to toy with my imperial concubine! That slut has already been banished to the cold palace by me, and you must die too! Guards, kill Wei Zhongxian! Kill him!"