Chapter 257 The Man in Black

Chapter 257 The Man in Black

Zhuang Shao hesitated to speak, his thoughts racing, and he immediately came up with an answer.

"I...I want to raise my sword and give an order. I wonder if Lord Xiao would allow it?"

Xiao Xiangshuo's expression was tense, and heaved a sigh of relief.

"I was really overthinking. I thought the uncle was going to commit suicide."

"The prince has already issued an order. We are all to wait for the orders of the lord. How can there be any approval? The lord is too kind."

"To be honest, Master has been doing nothing all along, and I was suspicious and complaining. But now I realize that I was a frog in the well and arrogant. Master is so smart and has his own deep meaning. He can achieve great success without anyone noticing. I admire him very much."

As he spoke, he waved his sleeves excitedly, without losing his manners.

"Soldiers, stand ready and wait for the order from Lord Bo."

"Uncle, please!"

The thick fog has dissipated, the night is no longer deep, the twinkling stars are a glittering hope, and the overall situation has taken a turn for the better.

Zhuang Shao's heart was filled with excitement, he almost cried for joy, the sword shone brightly, like an eagle spreading its wings, soaring into the sky.

The drums beat, the passion surged, Zhuang Shao's blood boiled, and he gave an order.

"kill!"

The soldiers in charge of delivering messages repeated the orders of the lord one by one, and the thunderous force resounded throughout the valley.

The word "kill" poured down from all directions. At the same time, rocks fell like hail and fire took advantage of the wind, blocking all ways of survival and leaving Ning Fengzhe and his men with no way to retreat.

There was no way to go up to heaven and no door to enter the earth. Lou Xiu Yu realized it belatedly and finally reacted.

"They really took that mountain road, Master Ning, we've fallen into a trap!"

Ning Fengzhe knew the situation well and sneered.

"Oh, I fell into the trap."

Lou Xiu Yu looked up into the sky, was shocked and extremely anxious.

"The Guardian is fully equipped with bows and crossbows. Arrows are about to rain down. Lord Ning, please think of a countermeasure quickly!"

Ning Fengzhe appeared to be indifferent on the surface, but he was actually in a state of turmoil in his heart.

"Block swords and arrows, and protect with shields."

Lou Xiu Yu was stunned.

"If arrows are falling from a high place and we are under siege, how long can the shield block it? Lord Ning, are you just giving me a perfunctory answer?"

Ning Fengzhe smiled grimly, with a hint of self-abandonment.

"Lord Lou is absolutely right."

Lou Xiu Yu felt a tightness in his chest and couldn't believe what he heard.

"What did you say?"

There was no emotion in Ning Fengzhe's eyes, only his hands in his sleeves, implying powerlessness and no pride anymore.

"The night view of the mountains, with the sound of gongs and drums, is just right. Lord Lou, please sit down and watch it."

Lou Xiu Yu was so anxious that he was furious.

"How can Lord Ning be so absurd at a time of life and death?"

Ning Fengzhe raised his eyebrows unyieldingly.

"Lord Lou, you have no interest? That's fine. I'll just sit and enjoy it by myself. It's also good to be paired with Gu Ying."

As he spoke, he looked around, found a suitable rock, and sat down to enjoy the view.

Lou Xiu Yu gave him a disdainful look, his face showing anger.

"You...are hopeless!"

On high ground, Zhuang Shao made careful calculations and deployed his soldiers in an orderly manner, and the formation of his soldiers gradually became indestructible.

The flickering lights and candles in the low places showed that the enemy was in a mess. Wen Yan glanced around, letting herself go with abandon and generosity.

"Master, your plan is brilliant. Nothing will be left out. Tonight, we will destroy them to pieces, leaving nothing behind!"

She supported Zhuang Shao through his clothes and sat him on the rock.

"I see you, my Lord, walking among the soldiers, personally giving instructions, fearless of the dangers of the road, working tirelessly, you must be exhausted both physically and mentally, please take a rest for a while, you must not tire yourself out."

Zhuang Shao nodded in respect, and then he had time to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

"Yes, thank you, Master Wen."

Wen Yan smiled and instructed Yun Boyu.

"We all have to go to the battlefield. Please ask Alliance Leader Bai to accompany us and protect Master Bo."

Yun Boyu bowed.

"The common people obey."

Wen Yan glanced back worriedly to confirm that Zhuang Shao was seated properly and feeling fine, then smiled and nodded to Yun Boyu.

"There is Lord Robert."

Yun Boyu maintained his saluting posture.

"You're welcome, Master Wen."

Wen Yan faced Zhuang Shao, respectfully performed the ceremony of leaving, and turned back to the square formation.

Yun Boyu took a quick look and confirmed that she had gone far away. He stopped bowing and walked in front of Shao Di with a smile on his face.

"Remember you said you always wanted to see my archery skills."

When Zhuang Shao heard this, he stood up in surprise.

"Yes, that's right. But my brother-in-law said that Sister Shu left a message, saying that you must not show your ability to shoot an arrow through a target from a hundred paces away, lest the prince recognize you as the man in black who drew the bow and assassinated you that year."

Yun Baiyu waved his sleeves and stood proudly.

"The prince is in Qianyan Snow Mountain, one in the south and one in the north, very far away from here, so it's no problem."

"Arrows are raining down from the battlefield, and with the cover of night, I will take advantage of the chaos to shoot, and no one will notice anything."

Zhuang Shao looked worried.

"You were hit by your own palm and are injured. You should rest and recuperate."

Yun Baiyu's brows were bright.

"It's just a minor injury that can be healed instantly, so it's no big deal."

Zhuang Shao jumped for joy and laughed.

"That's great. I've wanted to see it for a long time, and finally the opportunity has come."

"Actually, Sister Shu is overthinking. The prince was just born at that time and has no memory at all. How could he recognize him?"

Yun Boyu explained seriously.

"It's not that Shu'er is overthinking, the prince really has memories."

Zhuang Shao was startled when he heard this.

"How is this possible? Isn't this a god?"

Yun Boyu repeated it carefully.

"I heard from Shu'er that the prince knew how to read and write since birth, and his thoughts and learning were nothing like a newborn baby, or even a human being in this world. In his early years, the prince confessed to her that he was from the 22nd century and was a modern person. He also said that we are all ancient people."

Zhuang Shao was stunned again.

"What's the twenty-second century? What's modern antiquity?"

"Your Highness, do you mean that we are all from ancient times, but he is the only one in the modern world? However, we were indeed born in the modern world, not in ancient times."

"The 22nd Century, is that a place name? This name is very strange."

Yun Boyu sighed softly.

"It's hard to explain. Shu'er said that the prince grew up alone and experienced many setbacks, so he is very suspicious and finds it difficult to trust anyone."

Speaking of the prince's suspicion, he became sad and depressed.

"The prince once suspected that the person who offered the advice and schemed to make the Yan clan bravely sacrifice their lives had ulterior motives and was definitely not a good person. He thought that my assassination was not intended to protect him, but to seek the throne!"

"So, Shu'er didn't dare to tell the truth until her death."

Zhuang Shao's eyes were filled with surprise, a hint of heartache on the surface and a feeling of injustice deep down.

"Your Majesty has a misunderstanding!"

"My brother said that because of Emperor Dezong, Emperor Muzong ruled with filial piety and righteousness and no longer trusted the people of the Fang clan. The situation at that time was out of control. Sister Shu's advice to sacrifice herself was a helpless move. There was no other choice. Otherwise, the Yan clan would have been destroyed long ago."

"My brother-in-law has suffered even more. If it weren't for the late queen's cooperation and her protection with her life, how could Brother Gu have shown mercy, and how could the prince be safe until now?"

Recalling the past events of his deceased wife, Yun Boyu felt heartbroken, yet he was helpless. He sighed and shed tears, his heart broken.

"Alas, the history books are often rewritten nowadays. How can Your Majesty, who has not experienced the events of his early years, see the truth?"

He didn't say much, but Zhuang Shao became indignant.

"It was Brother Gu who instructed me to rewrite the history, right?"

"What did you do wrong? How could Brother Gu be so cruel?"

Thinking about it again, he lowered his brows and blamed himself deeply.

"Brother-in-law, I'm sorry, it's all my fault..."

"You have saved my life and are a great benefactor. Don't worry, brother-in-law. I will find an opportunity to explain everything to the prince and redress your injustice!"