Chapter 261

As Shi Fuchen gave an order, the soldiers escorted Shi Yan out of the residence.

He himself stood in the study, silently looking around.

This place had once been beyond his reach, but now it had become his to possess.

But he knew this was only a beginning; the real challenge had just begun.

As the night deepened, the lights within the Yan King's residence gradually dimmed.

But the fire in Shi Fuchen's heart burned ever brighter; he knew his ambition and desire would lead him to a more glorious future.

And this coup was merely a small episode in his life's journey; the road ahead was still very long...

"Besides General Yuan Hong, General Wei is also willing to bring the Fire Kirin Guard to join Shi Fuchen in this grand undertaking."

And Shi Fuchen also, relying on his own methods and scheming, successfully took control of the Yan King's residence's strongest military guarantee—the Fire Kirin Guard.

It's just a pity that Yuan Hong utterly looked down on him.

"General Yuan's peerless martial prowess is surely evident to all."

Wei Linchao snorted coldly in his heart; he naturally did not believe Shi Fuchen's nonsense.

Shi Fuchen smiled faintly and responded calmly.

"With him as our strong backing, what need we worry that our great undertaking will not succeed?"

Shi Fuchen also smiled, his gaze burning as he looked at Yuan Hong.

Shi Fuchen felt secret joy inside, but outwardly he remained calm.

"Thank you, General Yuan, for your support and encouragement."

"Why have I received no notice?"

Everyone's hearts sank.

"Shi Fuchen is fortunate to have received the support of General Yuan Hong, the Heavenly God General."

"I, Shi Fuchen, will surely not disappoint everyone's expectations."

Thus, under Shi Fuchen's threats and inducements, Wei Linchao ultimately chose to compromise.

He did not genuinely submit to this ambitious second young master, but forced by circumstances, he had no choice but to make such a decision.

He fixed Shi Fuchen with a piercing stare, his tone hinting at a hint of provocation.

He had long been stationed outside, not fully aware of the changes within the residence.

But he dared not openly question the authenticity of that secret order, for Shi Fuchen now held actual power over the residence.

A flicker of cold light passed through Shi Fuchen's eyes, but he still maintained a smile as he spoke.

"General Wei may not know, but the situation regarding the war with Great Qian is now complex."

But the moment he stepped into the residence, he immediately sensed something was off.

He could only temporarily compromise, seeking an opportunity to strive for the future of the Yan King's residence.

Yuan Hong patted his shoulder and said with a smile.

"Young Master Shi, what qualifications do you have to command our Red Imperial Army?"

"Since it is the Great King's order, this subordinate naturally dare not defy it."

"I hope Young Master Shi will keep his word and lead our Red Imperial Army toward a better future."

"Second Young Master, I do not know when the Great King ordered the Fire Kirin Guard to be placed under your command."

But he also knew that, since Shi Fuchen had already taken control of the entire residence, the Red Imperial Army's side was likely to be unfavorable.

"How can we be sure that the young master will lead us toward a better future?"

He knew that to win over this elite unit, he first had to placate this loyal and steadfast commander.

As his words fell, a commander rose to his feet.

Thus, on the second day after seizing control of the residence, Shi Fuchen forged a secret order from the Yan King and summoned the leader of the Fire Kirin Guard, Wei Linchao.

"Generals, although I, Yuan Hong, am lacking, I am willing to serve Young Master Shi with all my effort."

"Now the situation inside and outside the residence is complex; for the sake of the greater good, the father king has decided to temporarily place the Fire Kirin Guard under my command."

"Thank you for your trust and support."

At the same time, due to the covert support of those behind-the-scenes forces.

Seeing everyone withdraw in an orderly fashion from the central command tent, Shi Fuchen and Yuan Hong walked side by side.

He gave no one in the Yan King's residence time to react, and swiftly took further action.

Wei Linchao held the secret order and asked in a deep voice.

However, for Shi Fuchen, this was merely the beginning of his ambition.

"General Wei, you have come."

At the military council, Shi Fuchen sat in the chief seat, his gaze like a torch as he swept over the many Red Imperial Army officers present.

After successfully imprisoning Shi Yan, Shi Fuchen immediately revealed his cold and decisive side.

Wei Linchao bitterly smiled in his heart; he knew Shi Fuchen's ambition and hypocrisy.

"Young Master Shi, you have done well."

He deeply understood that to truly secure his position, he must control that powerful Red Imperial Army, especially the elite Dao Soldiers—the Fire Kirin Guard.

With his order, the entire Yan King's residence fell into a solemn, killing atmosphere.

But he also understood that at this moment he had no alternative.

In a single night, Shi Fuchen, relying on the power of his behind-the-scenes supporters, successfully grasped the actual power of the entire Yan King's residence.

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Shi Fuchen opened his mouth slowly, his voice firm and powerful.

"Issue the order: seal all exits and strengthen the guard of the residence."

「In order to prevent that tyrant of the Da Qian dynasty from playing dirty tricks, my father secretly entrusted this matter to me not long ago. 」

He knew that this meeting would be an important step in his control of the Red Imperial Guard.

Speaking, he turned to look at Yuan Hong and continued.

Under the pressure of circumstances, he had no choice but to compromise.

Looking at the many commanders below with varied expressions, Shi Fu Chen smiled faintly and said calmly.

"I only hope that the Second Young Master will treat the Fire Kirin Guard's soldiers well; they are all loyal and brave warriors."

Shi Fu Chen, as wished, gathered all the commanders of the Red Imperial Guard, both high and low, together.

"But we are not fighting alone."

Shi Fu Chen gave an order to his trusted commanders beside him; his voice was icy and firm, revealing an unquestionable authority.

Seeing that Wei Lin Chao, the strongest of the Red Imperial Guard, had not yet arrived and was nowhere to be seen.

As time passed, with many commanders of the Red Imperial Guard submitting.

"Since General Yuan and the Second Young Master have said so, we naturally dare not raise any objections."

"With your help, my confidence has doubled."

Shi Fu Chen stepped forward, smiling, and said, "The king has ordered you to immediately lead the Fire Kirin Guard under my command."

The soldiers acted quickly, seizing control of all vital departments of the manor.

"That general asks well. Though I, Shi Fu Chen, am young, I am no ignorant fool. I know well that the Red Imperial Guard is the elite force of the Yan King's manor, and every soldier is a brave and skilled warrior."

This army is the Yan King's manor's greatest military guarantee and the key to maintaining his rule.

Upon receiving the secret order, Wei Lin Chao's heart was filled with doubt.

Hearing this, Shi Fu Chen laughed heartily: "General Wei, rest assured, I will naturally treat them well. As long as you are loyal to me, I guarantee your future will be bright."

And as this commander spoke, the many Red Imperial Guard commanders below also remained silent, clearly acting under his direction.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong stood up and bowed his hands to the commanders present.

At this moment, Han Feng, one of the Vice Commanders of the Red Imperial Guard, seeing the situation, could only nod helplessly.

As long as we find the Eldest Young Master, there is still hope!

Wei Lin Chao frowned, keenly detecting a loophole in Shi Fu Chen's words.

At this moment, he is weak and isolated, utterly unable to oppose Shi Fu Chen.

Compared to others, Yuan Hong, this Heavenly General, is clearly more important in Shi Fu Chen's heart.

Inside the manor, the atmosphere was tense and solemn, and the soldiers' eyes revealed a strange light.

When did the Yan King order the Fire Kirin Guard to be placed under the Second Young Master's command?

This is obviously a lie.

Wei Lin Chao took a deep breath and sighed helplessly.

"Everyone, the Yan King's manor has now changed hands; I, Shi Fu Chen, have been favored by all and temporarily hold supreme authority."

Shi Fu Chen gradually established his prestige within the Red Imperial Guard.

Relying on Yuan Hong's military support, he successfully took control of this force of over ten thousand.

(End of chapter)