Chapter 8: The Divine Capital of Wang
Clang!
This ... ...
Gu Qing succinctly explained a sentence and then returned to his position to sit down
You are seeking death
Wang Ji discerned the cavalier tone of the guard's words and immediately expressed his discontent, saying: "This Gu Qing has, after all, killed someone at the banquet convened by His Majesty the Emperor. Should there be no punishment whatsoever? If that is the case, will it not mean that anyone can kill recklessly at any time and place? If this continues, will our Great Qi Dynasty not descend into chaos sooner or later?"
What is it, do you have something to say
Before he could finish speaking, Gu Qing calmly interjected, "Your sword isn't just for show, is it? With such a soft appearance, can it really kill?"
No one expected that when Gu Qing spoke, he would actually provoke General Wang Shendu, who had led the northern campaigns, in front of so many people
Upon hearing these words, everyone present, including Wang Shen, suddenly changed their expressions dramatically
Murdered!
Miss Xu, this matter has been handled fairly by this guard, and I believe he will not show any bias.
Xu Bingning also understood that Gu Qing's act of drawing his sword to kill was excessive. Even if there were certain reasons, he would undoubtedly find it difficult to absolve himself of blame, leaving her at a loss for what to do.
Amidst the whispers of the crowd, General Wang Shen of the Northern Expedition has already arrived at the scene of the incident
Upon hearing Wang Ji, he immediately recalled Huang Hao's words from earlier. At that time, including himself, everyone felt that they had an opportunity to humiliate Gu Qing after he responded. They were completely led by the other party in their conversation, to the extent that now, with a person dead, he could not find sufficient reasons to refute.
Lord Wang is indeed the most renowned general among our younger generation, commanding an army of 120,000. He stands out as one of the most distinguished figures among the young talents of the Great Qi, not much inferior even to His Highness the Second Prince and Lord Lin Daojin... I never expected him to arrive so early.
This person... Mr. Huang Hao said that I couldn't kill him even with a sword, and asked me to give it a try. I tried, and I killed him
Whoosh
Seeing the change in the guard's tone, Xu Bingning instinctively sensed that something was amiss: "Everyone can testify to this matter. The fault lies with that Lord Huang Hao. The reason for his death is entirely of his own making and has little to do with Gu Qing."
Watching his friend being killed right before his eyes by someone he had never regarded, Wang Ji's eyes were almost ablaze with fury: "At such an important banquet, you actually dare to commit murder, dare to lay hands on the Emperor's guest. You are doomed, you are doomed. Not just you, but all of you from the Wuwei Marquisate will have to pay an incredibly heavy price for your foolish actions today"
As he stood up, he immediately captured everyone's attention. All were left wondering what kind of backing this audacious individual, who dared to draw his sword and harm others in such an important banquet venue, could possibly have to justify his actions
That is to let General Wang Shendu give him a good lesson, so that he understands the principles of being a person
General Wang Shendu, this is General Wang Shendu of the Northern Expedition.
The matter is entirely the fault of His Excellency Huang Haoge; it was he who provoked first, and Gu Qing was merely defending himself. Could it be that General Wang's temperament is so broad that he can remain unperturbed even when being publicly reprimanded by others
"It is him, it is him!" Wang Ji immediately pointed at Gu Qing: "It is him, he actually dared to attack a guest during the banquet convened by His Majesty the Emperor. This is simply a great disrespect to His Majesty. Guards, immediately arrest him and hand him over to the Criminal Justice Department for punishment"
An explanation will be provided in due course!" The guard said, waving his hand to a few subordinates: "First, take the person away.
Jealousy is something that everyone possesses. The jealousy of men can sometimes be just as intense as that of women.
Miss Xu's words are indeed commendable, but...
"Wait a moment." At that moment, a voice suddenly emerged from the crowd, and soon after, a tall man in his thirties appeared, surrounded by a group of people, stepping out from the crowd
Xu Bingning is, after all, the daughter of General Xu, and her status is noble, incomparable to these individuals. The guard had no choice but to take her words seriously, and he turned to the others beside him, asking: "Everyone, is the situation as Miss Xu has described?"
I am wondering, with your current state, whether you still have the strength to wield a sword
What are you saying
Gu Qing did not spare him a glance, directly waving to a few guards who had come to maintain order after hearing the commotion not far away. He pointed to the corpse and the bloodstains on the ground, calmly as if stating the most ordinary matter: "Clean this up, so it doesn't affect the mood"
Seeing the expressions of the crowd, the guard understood and slightly furrowed his brow: "First, take away the body of His Excellency Huang Hao, and clean up the scene. If His Majesty the Emperor sees this and becomes displeased, it would be disastrous"
The sharp light of the sword instantly sliced through the air, heading straight towards the ancient green figure that was within arm's reach to assassinate...
As it seemed that things were getting increasingly worse, Gu Qing suddenly stood up again
If this matter is exploited by those with ulterior motives, not only will Gu Qing face severe punishment, but even the Wuwei Wangfu, which received the invitation and forwarded it to Gu Qing, will not be able to escape responsibility
If Xu Bingning were to marry someone like Nian Wusheng or Lin Daojin, who are among the most prominent figures of the younger generation, he would naturally not harbor any thoughts. However, the person she ultimately chose was, after all, an ordinary nobleman with no reputation in the capital and no official title to his name. As a result, he could not help but feel somewhat unsettled.
Wang Shendu increasingly felt discontented upon witnessing Xu Bingning's staunch defense of Gu Qing: "Even if it was in self-defense, it did not warrant drawing a sword to kill on the spot. If this matter truly sets a precedent, and we resort to life-and-death confrontations over trivial issues, would our Great Qi not descend into chaos?"
You wretched thing, while I, Wang Shendu, am out fighting in the east and the north, you little brat are still lurking in some corner. My achievements are not something a mere young fool like you can evaluate! Don't think I am unaware of your intentions. Let me tell you, with my status as Wang Shendu, killing you would be no more difficult than stepping on an ant, especially now that you have the audacity to provoke me. Immediately bow down and apologize to me, otherwise ...
Xu Bingning was renowned throughout the capital in her youth, receiving fervent admiration from countless young talents, including even the royal deity who harbored a desire for her affection. However, this Miss Xu was only devoted to the Second Prince, and her eyes could not accommodate anyone else. Although the two later fell out, as a capable subordinate of the Second Prince, he dared not launch any further advances towards Xu Bingning, and could only watch as this beauty, one of the three beauties of the capital, became someone else's wife
Originally, they thought that both sides were merely hurling insults at each other, at most distinguishing themselves by their levels of cultivation and humiliating one another. Little did they know that the usually silent Gu Qing, at the moment of action, drew his sword and killed, such reckless behavior had already crossed everyone's bottom line
In this seemingly important banquet, the occurrence of a bloody incident has caused the expressions of several guards to become serious. The leading guard, who is at the sixth level of Qi, glanced at the people present and said in a deep voice: "What exactly happened just now? You are all witnesses to the event; please clarify the specific circumstances for me"
Gu Qing retracted his hand from the hilt of the sword, allowing it to fall to the ground. Blood instantly flowed from the wound in his throat, staining the ground red
Oh no, oh no, now I've gotten into trouble
Upon hearing this, Xu Bingning immediately understood the turning point and said, "Indeed, His Excellency Huang Hao has stated himself that as long as His Excellency Gu Qing can seize the sword from his hand and kill him, he will admit his inferiority in skill and will not pursue any responsibility. This point can be attested by everyone present."
The sword at Wang Shen's waist was instantly drawn, pointing directly at Gu Qing
It is simply a blatant disregard for the law
You want to provoke me
Gu Qing, you ... ...
Indeed, he provoked first, and the resulting outcome is truly a case of self-inflicted retribution
Upon seeing the tall man, a suppressed gasp arose once again from the crowd
Whoosh
It seems that apart from scaring people, you are indeed utterly useless
Uh ... ... this ... ...
For this general, who has carved out his fame from the military camp, several attendants displayed sufficient respect: "General Wang Shendu, may I ask what orders you have?"
"No! Please rest assured, General Wang Shendu, that I will certainly report this to the Criminal Law Department and handle it with fairness and strictness!" After saying this, he turned around again and said to Gu Qing, "Your Excellency Gu Qing, I must trouble you to come with us for a while."
I have heard that Lord Wang Shendu is a general of the Second Prince's faction. Judging by his appearance, he must have just been summoned, and it is likely that Wang Ji and others will not easily let this matter go.
After Gu Qing stood up, he directed his gaze straight at Wang Shendu and said directly: "Wang Shendu, I didn't expect that after fighting outside for so many years, you would still come back looking so cowardly."
At the moment when the crimson blood gushed from the throat wound of the young man, who was at the fifth level of the Qi Path, all the young talents sitting nearby, who had intended to watch the spectacle, could not help but stand up simultaneously, their previously calm smiles frozen on their faces.
At this moment, he faintly felt as if he had fallen into a trap.
Ancient Green
To draw a sword and kill someone at a banquet convened by His Majesty the Emperor, no matter how sufficient the reason may be, cannot be considered an excuse to absolve him of his wrongdoing. This matter has far-reaching negative implications and must be dealt with severely
A series of shouts and reprimands suddenly erupted from the mouths of the many young onlookers nearby
This matter should not be so simple. With that said, Wang Shen cast a glance at Xu Bingning beside him, and then his sharp gaze fell on Gu Qing.
Not only the onlookers, but even Xu Bingning and Xu Xiaolin were taken aback by Gu Qing's sudden and arrogant act. Although deep down, Xu Xiaolin, as the maid of her own young mistress, believed that her mistress's husband should act decisively in matters of vengeance, to kill a young man at the fifth level of Qi Dao during a banquet summoned by His Majesty the Emperor was tantamount to harming the Emperor's guest. Such an action was simply a blatant disregard for His Majesty the Emperor.
It is highly likely! However, this Gu Qing is indeed rather arrogant, daring to draw his sword and kill someone at a banquet personally convened by His Majesty the Emperor. At present, he is merely an ordinary swordsman without any official position. If he were to gain fame in the future and rise to a high position, would he still regard the world with any respect?
What audacity to dare to commit murder at a banquet personally convened by His Majesty the Emperor
The guard observed that the expressions of the crowd were normal, realizing that what Wang Ji said was indeed true. He then spoke in a low voice to Gu Qing: "Your Excellency, this matter indeed requires a clear explanation from you; otherwise... it will be difficult for us to report to our superiors"