Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

Chapter 278 Special Envoy
Faced with such a severe situation, Fang Yue did not show the slightest panic.

Because it was none of his business, as Si Tianjian was stationed in Gunzhou Mansion, it was the responsibility of the head of Gunzhou Mansion and the local garrison to suppress the rebellion.

It has nothing to do with him.

If the city is really destroyed by then, it will not be difficult for him to leave with his cultivation level.

As the night gets darker, the candlelight in the study room flickers, as if feeling the tense atmosphere outside. Fang Yue was still sitting at the desk, his eyes were firm and deep, as if he could maintain inner peace no matter how stormy the outside world was.

Suddenly, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the study, and a messenger wearing a tight-fitting robe with an anxious look on his face broke in.

"Master Jianzheng, urgent information!" the messenger said breathlessly, handing over a sealed letter with both hands.

Fang Yue raised his eyebrows slightly, took the letter and quickly opened it. His eyes quickly swept over the letter, and the expression on his face gradually became serious.

"Nephew Fang Yue, the head of the Gunzhou Mansion has neglected his duties, colluded with the Shadow Society, and committed evil deeds. He will be arrested and charged soon. In view of the current situation in the Gunzhou Mansion, someone in the court has recommended you to serve as the head of the Gunzhou Mansion concurrently. The letter of appointment has been On the road. There may be a conspiracy, so be careful."

This letter was delivered by Fei Hengwu, the head of Si Tianjian's Gongfang. Mainly remind Fang Yue of possible risks and challenges in this position. Fang Yue took a deep breath, put the letter on the table, and fell into deep thought.

He understood that this appointment was not a simple promotion, but a test, and maybe even a conspiracy against him.

The position of the head of Gunzhou Mansion is now like a hot potato. Whoever takes over may get burned.

However, he also knew that if he refused the appointment, the other party would probably have a back-up plan.

Therefore, whether he refuses or does not refuse, he has already fallen into the other party's plan.

Fang Yue felt an invisible pressure gradually envelope him.

He understands that he has been involved in a complicated power game. Whether he accepts or rejects this appointment, he will face unknown risks and challenges.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil.

He knew that the most important thing now was to stay calm and clear-headed in order to make the wisest choice.

He picked up the letter on the table again and read it carefully. The word "conspiracy" mentioned in the letter made him frown.

He understands that there may be deeper secrets and more complex power entanglements hidden behind this appointment.

Fang Yue thought about countermeasures.

He knew that he could not passively wait for the situation to develop. He must take the initiative and master more information and resources in order to occupy a favorable position in future struggles.

"Huh, no matter whether the palace master is a good person or not, he may be plotted. Once the appointment letter enters the capital of Gunzhou City, I will be passive."

"So, the best way is to intercept this appointment letter!"

Fang Yue felt cruel and immediately decided to intercept the appointment letter.

However, he also knew that operating in Gunzhou Mansion was too risky and could easily be detected by the other party.

Therefore, he decided to quietly leave Gunzhou Mansion and go to intercept the special envoy team in person.

In the night, Fang Yue put on a black tight-fitting robe and left the study quietly.

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at the same time.

On the official road leading to Gunzhou Prefecture.

More than a dozen guards riding dragon-scaled horses and wearing red and black brocade uniforms were guarding a middle-aged man, galloping towards Gunzhou Mansion.

"Sir, why are we in such a hurry? It keeps going day and night. Even the dragon-scaled horse is about to be unable to bear it."

This middle-aged man is the special envoy sent by the imperial court this time, Wei Jinzhong, the third master from the Wei Guogong family.

He shook his head solemnly, "This task is important and related to the future of Gunzhou Prefecture. We cannot slack off at all. The appointment letter must be delivered as soon as possible to avoid long nights and dreams."

He is fully aware of the importance of this appointment letter and is even more aware of his responsibilities.

This letter of appointment is a weapon to crucify Fang Yue and return to Gongzhou Prefecture.

If we are delayed on the road, wouldn’t we miss an important family event?

As a core figure in the Wei family, Wei Jinzhong was well aware of the power struggle between the DPRK and China.

He knew that the appointment of the head of the Gunzhou Mansion involved a game and competition between various forces.

Fang Yue, as the director of the Imperial Observatory stationed in Gunzhou Prefecture, is undoubtedly an important chess piece in this game.

Although Fang Yue held a transcendent status in Gunzhou Mansion, Wei Jinzhong knew that he was not without weaknesses. As long as you have enough information and resources, you can manipulate him at your fingertips.

For example, this appointment. But the Wei family spent a lot of money to accomplish it. As long as the appointment is issued, Fang Yue must defend the capital of Gunzhou Prefecture.

As long as that time comes, what awaits Fang Yue will inevitably be a situation of ruin and death.

If Fang Yue dares to escape, then he will definitely bear the name of a bandit. When the time comes, the Wei Dynasty will be wanted throughout the country, and this son will only die!
Thinking of this, a cunning light flashed in Wei Jinzhong's eyes.

He turned to the guard beside him and said: "Give me the order and speed up! We must get to Gunzhou Mansion before dawn!"

The guards perked up after hearing this and agreed in unison.

Immediately, they urged the dragon-scaled horses under their crotches to accelerate forward.

In the night, the dust on the official road was flying, and the hoofbeats of the dragon-scaled horses were rapid and powerful.

Wei Jinzhong was sitting on the horse with a cold and firm look on his face.

He knew that the outcome of this power game would be announced at the coming moment.

However, he did not realize that Fang Yue had already understood his plan in advance and was already prepared to deal with it.

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In a dense forest not far from the border of Gunzhou Prefecture, Fang Yue was alone, quietly ambush among the dense branches and leaves.

He just stood there, almost imperceptibly blending in with the trees and grass around him.

Fang Yue's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, staring closely at the movements on the official road. Although the night was getting darker, his vision was not affected at all, as if he could penetrate the darkness and see everything clearly.

After all, his cultivation has reached this stage, and his five senses are no longer as sharp as human beings. There is no need to mention seeing things at night.

Time passed by minute by minute, and the official road was still silent. However, Fang Yue was not impatient or uneasy at all.

He knows that patience is an essential quality for a hunter. Only by waiting for the prey to walk into the trap can he kill it with one strike.

Suddenly, a breeze blew through the dense forest, and the leaves rustled, as if it was the whisper of nature. Fang Yue's ears twitched slightly, and he felt that there seemed to be some unusual breath mixed in the breeze. At this moment, a rush of horse hooves came from the official road in the distance, breaking the tranquility of the night. Fang Yue perked up, knowing that his prey had finally taken the bait, and he was ready to attack.

However, just as the special envoy team was about to enter his ambush circle, something unexpected happened.

A black horse suddenly rushed out of the woods nearby and headed straight for the official road. The rider on the horse was dressed in black, and his face was covered with a scarf, so his face could not be seen clearly. He was holding a long sword, and the blade of the sword was flashing with cold light, which clearly indicated that he was coming with bad intentions.

This sudden change shocked Fang Yue. He did not expect that other than himself, anyone else would ambush the special envoy team here. Moreover, judging from the attire and aura of the man in black, it was obvious that he was no ordinary robber.

The special envoy team was also disrupted by this sudden attack. The guards drew their swords to fight, but Wei Jinzhong's expression changed drastically. He did not expect to encounter such an attack when he was about to arrive at Gunzhou Mansion.

The man in black had sharp swordsmanship and agility. He quickly broke through the guards' defense and went straight to Wei Jinzhong.

Although Wei Jinzhong was also a master, under the fierce attack of the men in black, he quickly fell into a disadvantage and could only barely resist.

As he backed away, he shouted loudly: "Who are you? How dare you intercept the imperial envoy!"

The man in black did not answer, but pressed forward with his sword, making fatal moves.

Wei Jinzhong knew something was wrong. The man in black was obviously coming for him, and he was so powerful that he might not be able to resist him.

Fang Yue hid in the dense forest and quietly observed the sudden battle.

He did not take action immediately, but chose to wait and see.

After all, the appearance of the man in black disrupted his plan, but it also provided him with an opportunity to observe.

The man in black's swordsmanship was sharp, and every sword hit Wei Jinzhong's vitals, obviously aiming to kill him.

Although Wei Jinzhong was also a master, he looked a little embarrassed under the fierce attack of the men in black.

He could only barely resist, while shouting loudly for the guards to come for support.

However, the attack of the men in black was too fast and the guards could not get close at all. They could only shoot arrows from the outside, trying to interfere with the attack of the men in black.

However, the body in black was flexible and easily dodged the incoming arrows, and continued to launch fierce attacks on Wei Jinzhong.

Fang Yue watched the battle and couldn't help but secretly admire the strength of the man in black.

He could tell that the man in black's cultivation level was that of a master in the middle stage of Xiantian, maybe even higher. Moreover, his swordsmanship is exquisite, and every sword contains powerful power.

However, Fang Yue also noticed some details.

He found that when the man in black attacked, he always avoided a certain part of Wei Jinzhong's body intentionally or unintentionally, and did not seem to want to kill him immediately.

This made him feel a little strange. Could it be that there was some grudge between the man in black and Wei Jinzhong? Or maybe his purpose was not to kill people, but for something else?
Just as he was thinking about it, the man in black suddenly stabbed Wei Jinzhong in the chest with a sword. The sword was so fast that Wei Jinzhong could not avoid it, and the tip of the sword was about to pierce his chest.

However, at the moment when the tip of the sword was about to touch Wei Jinzhong's clothes, the man in black suddenly stopped his sword and instead slapped Wei Jinzhong away with the blade of the sword.

Wei Jinzhong fell heavily to the ground and spit out a mouthful of blood. He struggled to stand up and looked at the man in black with horror on his face, "Who...are you? Why do you want to put me to death?"

The man in black sneered, but did not answer. He just pointed his sword at Wei Jinzhong, as if waiting for something.

Wei Jinzhong was shocked and angry at the moment, and his mind was spinning a thousand times.

As a core figure in the Wei family, how had he ever encountered such danger?

The strength of the man in black far exceeded his expectations, making him feel a deep sense of powerlessness. He knew in his heart that tonight might not end well.

At this moment, the man in black suddenly said coldly: "Wei Jinzhong, you don't need to know who I am. You just need to hand over the appointment letter, and I will spare your life."

Wei Jinzhong was stunned when he heard this, and then understood the purpose of the man in black.

It turns out that the man in black came here for the appointment letter!

Anger suddenly surged in his heart. This appointment letter was related to the future of Gunzhou Mansion and the interests of his Wei family. How could it be handed over so easily?
He gritted his teeth and said forcefully: "Don't even think about it! This appointment letter is an important document of the imperial court. How can it fall into the hands of thieves like you?"

The man in black sneered, seemingly not surprised by Wei Jinzhong's reaction.

He waved the long sword in his hand lightly, and a sword flashed forward, pointing directly at Wei Jinzhong's throat.

Wei Jinzhong was horrified and took a few steps back, narrowly dodging the sword.

"If you don't hand over the appointment letter, your life will be in danger." The man in black said coldly, with an unquestionable majesty in his tone.

Wei Jinzhong was in a dilemma at this moment.

He knew that the man in black was very powerful and he was no match for him.

But if he handed over the appointment letter, the future of Gunzhou Prefecture might fall into the hands of others, which he absolutely could not accept.

At this moment, the sound of rapid horse hooves suddenly came from a distance.

The man in black's face changed slightly when he heard the sound. He turned around and saw a group of cavalry galloping towards them. The leader was a middle-aged man in brocade.

This middle-aged man in brocade clothes has a majestic face, and there is an extraordinary temperament between his brows. His eyes were as bright as a torch as he swept across the people in black and Wei Jinzhong, and he seemed to understand the current situation immediately.

When the man in black saw this middle-aged man in brocade clothes, a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. He obviously knew this middle-aged man and knew that his identity and strength should not be underestimated.

Wei Jinzhong's eyes lit up when he saw this middle-aged man in brocade clothes, as if he had seen a savior. He quickly shouted: "General Li, come and save me!"

It turned out that this middle-aged man in golden clothes was the garrison commander of Gunzhou Prefecture, General Li.

He is also a top grandmaster with great innate achievements, and together with hundreds of elite soldiers behind him, after forming a battle formation, the combat power will be even stronger.

General Li frowned slightly when he heard Wei Jinzhong's call.

He glanced at the man in black and then at Wei Jinzhong, and he already understood something about it.

He knew that the man in black was obviously here to intercept the appointment letter, and that Wei Jinzhong was a special envoy sent by the imperial court.

No matter what the outcome of this battle is, it will bring a lot of trouble to Gunzhou Prefecture.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and said loudly: "Who is your Excellency? Why are you intercepting the imperial envoy here?"

The man in black sneered and did not answer. He knew that General Li's appearance had made the situation more complicated.

But he was not afraid because he was confident that he could escape unscathed.

(End of this chapter)