The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 79 Plot to assassinate Wu
Shanglin Court.

Huo Qubing came back from fetching water. The three of them drank some water and started riding their horses to hunt in Shanglin Garden.

Only then did Wei Ning realize that this emperor was not bad at shooting or archery.

It is very rare for a king to have a wise emperor's wisdom, as well as good equestrian and archery skills.

At dusk, Weining no longer wanted to stay in Shanglin Garden, so he clasped his fists and planned to say goodbye to the emperor.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "Let's go back together, I am also tired."

There is still an hour's distance between Shanglinyuan and Weiyang Palace, and more than ten Yulin riders are behind the three of them.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was riding on his horse, glanced sideways, and suddenly asked: "What is your mother's name?"

Every time he looked at Wei Ning's profile, it always reminded him of Wei Zifu, which made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty feel strange.

Wei Ning said: "My mother's surname is Wei, she has no name."

During the Qin and Han Dynasties, not every common person had a name, especially women. Many of them were raised from lowly backgrounds and just had a surname.

This is the tragedy of women's age.

"Where's father, do you want me to help you look for it?"

Wei Ning shook his head: "No need."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded: "That's right. There are clear grievances between men. Since your father abandoned you, you shouldn't think about such an ungrateful person after you become rich."

Wei Ning did not answer what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said.

Wei Ning had no feelings for his nominal father, and even had a vague hatred for him, so Wei Ning didn't even think about looking for him.

Unlike Huo Qubing, who was still looking for his third aunt every day after becoming a marquis, Wei Ning had not even thought about looking for his nominal father.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pondered for a moment and then said to Wei Ning: "On the winter solstice, I plan to worship my ancestors on the outskirts of Ganquan Palace. You can go with me to protect my safety."

Wei Ning clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, it's unfortunate that I still have things to do during the winter solstice this year. Besides, there are so many athletes in Yulin and Huo Qubing..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not listen to Weining's explanation and said, "That's it."

Wei Ning: "..."

"According to the order."

Sometimes he hated Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He hated his domineering and strong temperament and never gave people a chance to resist.

The whole journey was silent, and Wei Ning would look back from time to time.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was a little curious and asked Wei Ning: "Why are you absent-minded?"

When they were about to arrive at Weiyang Palace, Wei Ning asked Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, "Your Majesty, have you made any enemies?"

These words made Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty smile unkindly.

"What do you think?"

"I am the emperor, how many people want me to die? How many people are eyeing my position? Everyone in the world is my enemy!"

Wei Ning smiled and said, "Are the common people too?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's cheeks were red. Why was he so unwilling to listen to this boy?

Just talk, why are you always carrying a gun and a stick?

"Of course not the people. You are the father of the people, and all the people in the world are my sons. How can I be their enemy?"

Then you still pretend?
Why do you have to say something so profound and pretentious?
Wei Ning was too lazy to argue with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "I always feel like there are eyes staring at us along the way."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Have you made an enemy?"

Wei Ning shrugged: "I didn't, oh, maybe the Huns, but they probably wouldn't dare to approach me."

In northern Xinjiang, he has already shown his absolute muscles in front of the Huns. Unless the Huns are fools, the risks to them if they want to move him are definitely higher than the benefits.

But it was different when it came to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.That's why Wei Ning reminded Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Your Majesty will leave the palace less often next time, be careful when leaving the palace, and bring more imperial troops with you."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sneered and said, "Heh."

"Then I thank you for your concern, but no one in Chang'an has such boldness!"

He said it with great confidence.

Wei Ning snorted and said, "That's good. I'm going back to Lantian."

Wei Ning bowed his hands and watched Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty enter the Weiyang Palace before turning around and leaving with Huo Qubing.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty rode a horse and stood in front of Weiyang Palace. He stopped and looked back at Wei Ning's leaving figure.

This brat sees my eyes and nose every day, as if I am just like his father, and he still owes him a lot.

However, the gloomy thoughts of the defeats in Liaodong and Hexi have eased a bit today.

When I'm with this kid, I always forget all the troubles and all the worries, and focus on him, because he makes me even more angry.

If anyone else dared to mess with me like this, I would have killed him long ago!
……

Huo Qubing rode a horse to send Weining to Chang'an Street. Weining had a relaxed smile on his face and asked Huo Qubing, "Are you still looking for your third aunt?"

Huo Qubing said: "Look! Of course I have to. I am a champion now. I will start my contacts to find someone as soon as possible. Then I will give my uncle a surprise."

"Has your mother's grave been repaired?"

"I'm so annoyed these days. There are always people looking for me to drink and entertain me."

After all, Huo Qubing's achievements were too great and his status was high. Wei Qing did not receive any rewards, but he was awarded the title of Champion Marquis. He was also a celebrity around His Majesty. It was normal for the officials to woo Huo Qubing.

Only now could he find time to ask Weining.

Wei Ning said: "It's been repaired. The tomb is very big and beautiful."

"By the way, if you are free, give me the portrait of your third aunt, and I will help you find her when I am free."

Huo Qubing smiled and said: "Then we have a good relationship. We have a concubine and a champion prince. How can we still find people with such connections? Haha!"

Wei Ning is different from Huo Qubing. Although he has also been knighted, the people who win over him are limited to the Lantian County Magistrate. The powerful circle in Chang'an still looks down upon him as a young warrior.

"Okay, I'm going back first."

Weining nodded: "Yes."

After watching Huo Qubing leave, Weining looked around again with vigilant eyes.

No one was following them now. On the way to Weiyang Palace, Wei Ning always felt like there were eyes staring at them, hoping it was just intuition.

Weining did not stay in Chang'an anymore. Taking advantage of the setting sun, he rode out of Chang'an and galloped towards Lantian.

……

In the northwest corner of Chang'an, there is a residence. This is a residence where people from the Central Plains live together. There are not only people from the Central Plains, but also merchants such as the Xiongnu, people from the Western Regions, and Qiang people.

Chang'an is the starting point of the Silk Road. After Zhang Qian opened up the economic connections between the Western Regions and the Central Plains, the two sides began to exchange their needs.

In a room, several Xiongnu and Han men were secretly discussing what to do.

"I have seen the emperor's face clearly."

"There is news from the palace. The emperor will go to the temple on the outskirts of Ganquan Palace to worship his ancestors during the winter solstice. This is a good opportunity to make a move."

"Okay! Make arrangements at Ganquan Palace early and put our people in."

"Here!"

The person leading this conspiracy was a Huns. The Huns' secret operations had penetrated into Chang'an and were preparing to assassinate Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)