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Chapter 224
The warrior beside him held a dazzling bloody coat in both hands, passed through the crowd, and came towards Ye Zhengping.

Many soldiers had already recognized the owner of this piece of clothing, and they gave way with serious expressions.

As the warrior got closer and closer, Ye Zhengping's heart clenched tightly until he couldn't breathe.

That bloody robe is the battle robe worn by General Ye!

The warrior stopped in front of Ye Zhengping, knelt down on one knee and presented the bloody coat in his hand: "By order of the prince of Beiliang, I will send you a blood letter from General Ye."

Ye Zhengping reached out tremblingly to take the bloody coat, on which were written two simple lines of blood.

He read it quickly, and then his knees softened and he knelt on the ground. There was no movement for a long time, as if he had been struck dumb by lightning.

Ye Zhaoyan soon saw the content above, and when he saw the content written in familiar handwriting, a tear fell down uncontrollably.

The deep and heroic tone as always, and the sacrifice of righteousness in the words, who would it be if he hadn't written it himself?

Chu Li was very satisfied with the reaction of the two, and said calmly: "I, Beiliang, would like to form an alliance with Tianlu to take Hexi together. Is Commander Ye willing to sign an alliance?"

"Ye is only a commander, how can he take on such a big responsibility?" Ye Zhengping's hoarse voice was full of sorrow.

"Why not? Taking Hexi, Commander Ye is Tianlu's hero, and he can easily be named a general." Chu Li smiled and said: "Since ancient times, Hexi has been a battleground for military strategists. If Commander Ye agrees to sign an agreement, Tianlu Naturally, Lu will not treat heroes badly! We in Beiliang are also willing to help Commander Ye to take Hexi together! But if General Ye refuses, Beiliang Army will become an obstacle for Tianlu to attack Hexi! Wouldn't Tianlu be powerless to attack with an army?"

Ye Zhengping stared at Chu Li with bloodshot eyes: "My Ye family has guarded the territory of Tianlu for generations, and I have never made a single mistake, let alone sorry for Your Majesty. I believe the prince of Beiliang understands what the Ye family values ​​most."

Chu Li sighed, looked at Ye Zhengping regretfully and said, "Commander Ye, don't you even care about your father's life?"

Ye Zhengping shook his body, gritted his teeth and said, "What did you do to the general?"

Chu Li grinned, "If Commander Ye is worried about him, he can enter the palace for a visit if he agrees to the covenant with his son."

Ye Zhengping closed his eyes: "Please forgive Ye for being helpless."

Long before Ye Wenxuan entered the Beiliang royal family, he had already solemnly entrusted him.

The request of the Prince of Beiliang naturally went against General Ye's original intention.

Chu Li sighed lightly, looked at Ye Zhengping regretfully and said, "If that's the case, then it's no wonder that my son is rude."

He turned his gaze to Ye Zhaoyan: "Hey, if it's not your own, you really don't know how to raise it. Commander Ye is so clear about righteousness, but Commander Ye is so ungrateful. It's really a waste of General Ye's painstaking efforts. Miss Ye, what do you think?"

Ye Zhengping burst into anger when he heard the words, and finally uttered a cold and biting sentence: "Don't try to sow discord!"

Ye Zhaoyan sneered and said, "Your Majesty is really eloquent, turning black and white."

Chu Li said with a smile: "Miss Ye's words are wrong. I'm not messing around with a glib tongue. I'm just seeking truth from facts."

"You think a few words can provoke our feelings?" Ye Zhaoyan said mockingly.

Chu Li sighed, and said pitifully: "Miss Ye, you are still young, and you don't understand some things. General Ye sacrificed for the Ye family, but the members of the Ye family turned a blind eye. It is really unkind and unfilial."

"Enough!" Ye Zhaoyan yelled sharply, "It's not up to outsiders to intervene in the Ye family's affairs!"

Chu Li waved his hand: "Forget it, the general is now in the palace, and his life or death depends on whether he can escape this catastrophe. The Battle of Hexi is about to break out. If it is delayed, the future is uncertain."

"How on earth are you going to let the general go?"

Chu Li's eyes turned to Ye Zhengping. "What Chu Li thinks is something outsiders of the Ye family can't do. Why don't Miss Ye go to the palace with me and persuade General Ye, and my son promises that you can temporarily protect his life without any worries."

He turned to Ye Zhaoyan and continued, "Please Miss Ye to make preparations. If the Ye family is unwilling to cooperate with Beiliang, then General Ye will have to be an outcast."

"You!" Ye Zhaoyan glared at Chu Li angrily, with murderous intent in his eyes.

Chu Li didn't realize it, and still smiled warmly and softly: "Miss Ye might as well think about it, if it continues, even if the general returns, he will suffer unnecessary torture, and even become a corpse."

Ye Zhaoyan clenched his fists tightly, his nails stuck into his palm, and bright red blood flowed down his snow-white palm, which was shocking.

Chu Li waited unhurriedly, looked at Ye Zhaoyan, and raised a slight arc on his lips, as if he was sure of victory.

After a long time, Ye Zhaoyan looked deeply at Chu Li, and suddenly smiled sadly, "Okay, I'll go to the palace with you!"

Ye Zhengping suddenly turned his head to look at her, with deep worry in his eyes: "No, Zhao Yan, absolutely not! You can't go!"

"I'll go with you, but you have to promise me one condition."

"Miss Ye, please tell me."

"If the persuasion is fruitless, please ask the son to let General Ye come back and exchange me as a hostage." Ye Zhaoyan looked resolute.

Chu Li was slightly surprised, but his face remained unchanged: "Naturally. Miss Ye, please."

"I want you to swear here!" Ye Zhaoyan said loudly, she had heard of Beiliang's cunning,
Chu Li was stunned, and said with a smile: "I, Chu Li, swear here that if the negotiation fails, I will send General Ye back in a day and exchange Miss Ye as a hostage!"

Seeing that Ye Zhaoyan was about to leave, Ye Zhengping hurriedly grabbed his arm, and shouted in pain, "Zhaoyan! You are so confused! How can we decide such important matters concerning our family and country?!"

How could he be willing to let her take risks? If Bei Liang had evil intentions, how would she deal with herself?
"Uncle!" Ye Zhaoyan threw off his shackles and said firmly, "General Ye cannot live without Grandpa!"

Ye Zhengping stopped his movements slumped, with a lonely and sad expression.

If there is no Ye Wenxuan, the defeat of the Ye family is almost doomed, if Ye Wenxuan is gone...

His eye sockets were sore, he didn't dare to think any more.

Ye Zhaoyan said again: "The Ye family's century-old reputation cannot be destroyed by me, and it must not be stained."

Her words were so forceful that Ye Zhengping was speechless.

Ye Zhaoyan turned around and looked at Chu Li: "I hope Prince Chu will remember your promise, otherwise, even if I'm a ghost, I won't let you go!"

Chu Li smiled cryptically: "Miss Ye, please rest assured, I, Chu Li, have always kept my promises, and I will never renege on my promises and get fat!"

The group turned and left.

As soon as Ye Zhaoyan left, Ye Zhengping thumped the table: "Bastard!"

He knew that she had been stubborn since she was a child, and no one would be able to hold back the things she was sure of. He only hoped that she would be safe and sound, otherwise how would he explain to the Ye family?

(End of this chapter)