I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 342 Ji Zhao: I want him!
Hedging your bets?

This is a case of being caught in two extremes!

It is betrayal!
Emperor Taikang sounded as if he was joking when he said this.

However, the terrifying murderous intent that emanated from the shadow of the imperial throne suddenly swept across the entire hall.

Li Jin, who was kneeling in the main hall, was aroused by this terrifying murderous intent and suddenly felt as if he fell into an icy cave.

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Calm down?
Shouldn't I be angry?

He granted the title of Marquis Nache directly through imperial decree, sparing the rebellious ministers of Beigong.

He also personally wrote [The bravest of the three armies] to encourage him and help him become famous!
In addition, he tolerated the boy's unclear relationship with the Gongsun clan of Liaodong.

He even tolerated the boy who was so bold as to kill Lao Jiu's clone a few years ago.

Not only did he not blame or vent his anger on him at all.

He was also given a generous reward as a consolation.

After all these factors, there were many ministers in all dynasties who were as favored by the emperor as he was, although not entirely unique, they were rare.

"Li Jin, what do you think that kid is thinking?"

Emperor Taikang was still smiling, but his tone seemed puzzled.

"Is it because I haven't been kind enough to him?"

Li Jin couldn't help but shrink back when he heard that.

"Your Majesty is magnanimous and kind! He has shown great favor to the Marquis of Guanjun!"

"As for the Champion Marquis..."

Li Jin said this after a pause, then gritted his teeth.

"This incident happened suddenly, and I don't know the whole story, so I dare not speak rashly about the Marquis of Guanjun's thoughts!"

"But I think there may be some hidden secret behind this matter!"

"Or maybe... Champion Marquis also has his own difficulties..."

Is there something hidden?

Seeing that Li Jin was still making excuses for Han Shao, Emperor Taikang could no longer suppress his anger.

"Difficulties? I think he is just being spoiled!"

"Forgot who gave him all this!"

Enveloped in the terrifying pressure and murderous aura of the peak of the Ninth Realm, Emperor Taikang suddenly emerged from the shadow of the throne.

Just like an old red-gold dragon sticking out its head, it was majestic but a bit ferocious.

"And you, a dog slave...you are speaking for him like this, are you accepting his favors?"

"Are you going to betray me too?"

The emperor roared, and in Li Jin's eyes it was like the earth cracking and the sky collapsing.

Even the soul of the seventh level true immortal felt like it was about to break and die.

After spitting out a mouthful of hot blood, Li Jin hurriedly used his magic power to wipe off the bloody filth in front of his body, and said in a panic voice.

"I dare not! I am innocent!"

He was really wronged.

He had accepted a generous gift from Han Shao, but that was when they first met on the grassland.

He also reported this matter to Emperor Taikang, who acquiesced.

After that, he and the champion marquis were clean and innocent, and they had never had any interest in anything.

Not to mention that the subsequent meetings and exchanges between the two sides were not pleasant.

As for betrayal, there is no question of that!

Because he was always sober.

Although he seemed to be in a high position as the head of Lanting Pavilion and the eunuch, he was actually just a servant of the royal family.

If one day, the Yong Ji clan no longer exists, what difference will this old dog make between him and a stray dog?
So Li Jin asked himself, anyone in this world could betray the Ji family.

Only he can't!
Even when he just spoke up to defend Han Shao, it was only out of his "loyal dog" instinct.

At this time, the war in Youzhou broke out. At this critical juncture, the specific details of the matter were still unclear.

Even if Han Shao had really made peace with Beigong in secret.

We can only pretend that nothing happened for the time being!

Otherwise, if something goes wrong, not only will the people of Youzhou be devastated, but it will undoubtedly be even worse for the entire world and the Ji family.

"Your Majesty, calm down! I hope Your Majesty will think of the people of the world and put the overall situation first!"

Li Jin's voice trembled.

He did not continue to explain himself, but just kept kowtowing, begging Emperor Taikang not to act out of anger and let the already chaotic situation get out of control.

However, Emperor Taikang, who was already angry, became even angrier.

"Big picture?"

"I just attach too much importance to the overall situation, so they have the courage to press me step by step! Even... bully me!"

Ma Shan is being ridden.

Good people being bullied.

Maybe he made the wrong choice from the beginning!
Over the years, every time those traitors took a step forward, he would take a step back!
I thought that this would bring peace to the world!

What is the result in exchange?
It is the Yellow Sky thief who is causing chaos in the Eight States! It has cut off the luck of the Eight States!

If the old eunuch had not used himself to repair the cauldron, he would have blocked the raging imperial dragon energy.

Perhaps at this moment, he, the Emperor of Dayong, had already been attacked by the backlash of his luck and died suddenly!

The world of Dayong will be in chaos immediately!

And that kid named Han... Maybe he saw this and thought that Emperor Yong was weak and could be bullied.

Is that why he was so unscrupulous in making secret peace with the traitor Beigong?

Are you planning to gain the so-called merit of following the dragon after the fall of the Yong Dynasty?

Emperor Taikang's mind was filled with mixed thoughts, and the expression on his face kept twisting and changing.

Perhaps even he did not realize that the tremendous rage he displayed at this moment was actually just a cover-up for his inner fear and anxiety.

This hidden fear and anxiety even gave him the urge to destroy everything.

Those traitors of Beigong, anyone who dared to betray him, even the whole world!
The imperial power is released.

Li Jin, who was in the middle of it, couldn't even speak. He could only kowtow continuously with a trembling body.

Just when he seemed about to be crushed to death by this terrifying pressure, he heard a graceful and steady female voice laughing from outside the hall.

"What's going on here?"

"Who made my father so angry?"

The sudden sound broke the terror and oppression in the hall.

The terrifying imperial power that was enough to crush the upper three realms paused for a moment, and then instantly dissipated in the hall. Emperor Taikang on the throne was silent for a moment, and finally a sigh was heard.

"It's Zhao'er..."

"How did you come?"

The graceful female voice was calm and gentle, as if she was not aware of the terrifying atmosphere just now at all.

"My daughter found an ancient recipe, which is said to be quite effective in warming the soul."

"So I prepared a medicinal meal myself and brought it to my father to try."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Taikang, who was sitting on the throne, was stunned for a moment, and then laughed.

"It's rare for Zhao'er to stir the spoon with her bare hands, so I must test Zhao'er's cooking skills."

A slender figure walked slowly, but after a few steps she arrived under the emperor's throne and served him soup.

"My daughter has been using her magic power to nourish you all the way. Father, why don't you try some while it's still hot?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Taikang took the soup.

"Zhao'er is thoughtful."

The graceful female voice chuckled and shook her head.

"Father, you are busy with state affairs. As a girl, I can't help you much. I can only do some trivial things within my ability to show my filial piety."

"I hope that Father will not despise his daughter for being useless."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Taikang couldn't help but retort.

"My daughter Zhao'er is virtuous, kind, and filial. She is a rare good woman in the world. How could she be useless?"

After saying this, he drank the soup in his hand without any hesitation.

After a moment, he said approvingly with some surprise.

"Yes, it does have some miraculous effects."

For a being at the top of the Ninth Realm, if it can have some calming effect on the mind, it can be considered a precious medicine.

It can be seen that his daughter really put her heart into it.

Emperor Taikang felt a little warm in his heart, and there was no trace of his previous anger and tyranny anymore.

"As long as Father is satisfied."

The graceful female voice said this with some complaints.

"It's already dark, why aren't there any lights in this temple?"

After saying this, Tai Kangdi waved his wide sleeves without saying anything.

The whole hall suddenly became bright.

In an instant, the scarlet phoenix robe was illuminated by the lights in the hall, making the hall even brighter.

Li Jin, who had just recovered from the pressure from Emperor Taikang, kowtowed hurriedly.

"I have met His Highness!"

But facing Li Jin's greeting, that bright and beautiful face turned as cold as frost.

"It was you, an old slave, who made my father angry?"

Li Jin kowtowed in fear.

"I am an incompetent servant who has failed to help your majesty. I will die!"

Ji Zhao stood under the imperial throne, looking down from above.

It seemed as if he wanted to kill this useless old servant who had angered his father with just a palm of his hand.

Feeling the anger and murderous aura accumulated in Ji Zhao, Emperor Taikang behind him sighed and tried to stop her.

"Zhao'er, calm down. This slave dog is still useful. Please spare his life."

"Besides, I was angry just now, and it has nothing to do with him."

After hearing this, Ji Zhao's murderous aura gradually subsided.

He looked at his father with some confusion and worry.

"What could have made Father so angry?"

After saying this, he seemed to realize that his question was a bit presumptuous, so he hurriedly spoke.

"My daughter is just worried about father, there is no other meaning."

"If it's about the secrets of the court, my daughter won't ask."

After all, the father and daughter of the royal family cannot be as free and easy as those of ordinary people.

Looking at Ji Zhao's cautious look, Emperor Taikang suddenly felt a surge of pity in his heart.

"Zhao'er, don't panic. Father knows that you are confused because you are worried. Father doesn't blame you."

After saying this, Emperor Taikang suddenly thought of some of his previous thoughts and snorted coldly.

"He is just a ruthless person who has disappointed my father greatly."

"Back then, I almost killed you..."

Emperor Taikang stopped talking halfway through his words.

He did have the idea of ​​marrying Ji Zhao to the guy named Han.

On the one hand, he can completely separate him from the Gongsun lineage in Liaodong and use him for his own purposes.

Secondly, he really appreciates his talent.

It’s a pity that it’s impossible now.

Thinking of this, the resentment and anger that had just been interrupted by Ji Zhao's arrival filled Emperor Taikang's heart again.

It is undeniable that Emperor Taikang has always held great hopes and expectations for Han Shao.

Even when he heard the old director of the Imperial Observatory mentioned Youzhou before leaving, the first person he thought of was the boy named Han.

But as the saying goes, the more sunk costs you invest, the more disappointed and angry you will be when you lose everything in the end.

At this time, Ji Zhao, who noticed the change in Emperor Taikang's expression, suddenly smiled.

"Is this ruthless person that Father is talking about the Champion Marquis of Youzhou?"

Emperor Taikang was not surprised to see Ji Zhao reveal the identity of 'that person' in one sentence.

After all, when I first came up with that idea, I once asked Ji Zhao what he thought.

"Exactly this person."

Having said this, Emperor Taikang then spoke hatefully.

"This person came from humble beginnings, has a narrow vision, and is not a good person!"

"Don't worry, Zhao'er. I will find a better one for you in the future."

But after he finished saying this, Ji Zhao chuckled, then lowered her head shyly and whispered softly.

"No, Zhao'er just wants him."

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(End of this chapter)