Chapter 1556: Going to court to kill, how can one do it without a sword?

"Yanger, where are you going?"

Gao Feng's expression changed, and he hurried over from the side to ask.

"Father, move aside."

Gao Feng knew in his heart that what Gao Yang said to Gao Linyuan was merely a stalling tactic.

He still intended to go to court, still intended to seek revenge.

Gao Feng was well aware that the Xiongnu envoy had submitted a state letter several days ago.

If Gao Yang went to the morning court today, he could not imagine what chaos would ensue.

"Yanger, have you forgotten? You promised Father, you promised Second Brother."

"Yanger, as a Poisonous Strategist, this matter requires extreme calmness!"

The word "calmness" made Gao Yang's expression even uglier.

He stared at Gao Feng, his voice filled with sorrow, "Father, how do you expect me to be calm?"

"Second Uncle's legs were broken, one hand was chopped off, and his body is covered in scars; it hurts me just to look at him."

"Grandfather was also so angry he vomited blood, appearing to have aged ten years overnight."

The more Gao Yang spoke, the tighter he gritted his teeth, his entire body trembling slightly.

Lv Luo stared at Gao Yang's back, her heart aching; she had never seen Gao Yang in such a state.

Gao Feng fell silent instantly.

Gao Yang, as if having found a channel to vent, continued to Gao Feng.

"Grandfather is clearly in such pain, but fearing I would impulsively request to fight, he kept it bottled up inside, not even uttering a word of revenge."

"Clearly this matter involves me, yet Grandfather didn't blame me; even Second Uncle didn't utter a word of scolding or revenge, and instead advised me not to be impulsive, fearing for my life."

"These past few days, no one in the prefecture dared to gossip; Changwen didn't do anything, yet was ordered by Father to be confined."

"But Father, do you know? The more Grandfather and Second Uncle are like this, the more you are like this, the more painful and guilty I feel."

"Yes, I pride myself on being a Poisonous Strategist, greedy for life and afraid of death, bullying the weak and fearing the strong; the last time I followed Grandfather to war, the reason I acted so ruthlessly was because I had made up my mind to wash my feet in Changancheng until I died, to be a wastrel until the end."

"Even if His Majesty spoke, I would firmly refuse; in my heart, leading an army to war? Leading an army to war is impossible in this lifetime."

"But that Xiongnu Chanyu has gone too far!" Gao Yang said this with monstrous hatred.

"Second Uncle has become a cripple, Grandfather has fallen ill because of this; not only that, he wants to kidnap my woman, to bully my own flesh and blood."

"How can I endure this hatred?"

"He racked his brains, set up four great gifts, and tried every means to provoke me, hoping I would request to fight; then I... will fulfill his wish!"

Having finished, Gao Yang walked directly toward the outside of the prefecture.

Gao Feng stared at Gao Yang's departing back, his expression extremely complex.

He hadn't expected Gao Yang to have such a side...

But knowing this was an open plot, and seeing Gao Yang about to walk into it, Gao Feng still tried to dissuade him.

"Yanger, it's not that I don't want you to seek revenge, but a gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after ten years."

"Why not wait until the flintlock guns are developed and you have a sure chance of victory before seeking revenge? Why take such a risk?"

Upon hearing these words, Gao Yang paused.

Gao Feng thought his words had taken effect, his expression softening slightly.

But the next second.

He saw Gao Yang turn his head and say in an extremely cold voice, "But what if I want the Xiongnu to pay a heavy price immediately?"

After speaking, Gao Yang strode away.

Only his voice continued to echo in Gao Feng's ears, "I am a Poisonous Strategist, not a gentleman—a gentleman's revenge is never too late, but a Poisonous Strategist's revenge is only in the present."

"..."

Da Qian.

Jin Luandian.

Wu Zhao sat high on the dragon throne, her phoenix eyes furrowed.

The civil and military officials stood on both sides, their expressions also unpleasant.

In the center of the Jin Luandian stood a Xiongnu envoy wearing a felt hat, his expression extremely contemptuous.

"Your Majesty, Aguli has come on behalf of the Great Chanyu, with full sincerity."

"The Qian Emperor should consider my previous words carefully."

"The trend of the world is already very clear; the alliance of the Chu, Yan, and Qi kingdoms fears the might of Da Qian, and thus wishes to support my Heavenly God tribe to restrain Da Qian."

"But my Heavenly God tribe does not wish to get involved in these muddy waters."

"The Great Chanyu specifically said that Da Qian only needs to provide 500,000 taels of silver, 3,000 swords, 30 carts of silk, and in addition, Lady Shangguan, who is by the Qian Emperor's side, to come to my Xiongnu for a marriage alliance."

"At that time, both sides will not interfere with each other and will return to peace!"

After Aguli finished speaking, he laughed loudly, his wolf-like gaze locked firmly onto Shangguan Wan'er's delicate body.

Wu Zhao's expression was ugly, her phoenix eyes cold.

The officials began to discuss, and the Jin Luandian fell into great clamor.

Shangguan Wan'er's beautiful eyes were filled with anger.

Her delicate body trembled slightly with rage; this Xiongnu was too insulting.

Was this asking her to go for a marriage alliance to show Da Qian's sincerity, or was it to deliberately humiliate Gao Yang?

But at this moment, she could not speak.

Cui Xinghe's expression was solemn.

He stared at Aguli's back, sighing in his heart.

This was provoking the Living Yama to death!

Before the morning court, news of Gao Linyuan had also reached their ears.

Everyone knew that although Gao Linyuan had not died, he had lost two legs and an arm, effectively becoming a cripple.

This was even more ruthless than killing Gao Linyuan!

Coupled with the child of Chu Qingluan and the Living Yama, and now adding Shangguan Wan'er...

Wang Zhong took a deep breath.

As the Living Yama's number one rival, he had always thought he was the bravest in the world, but he hadn't expected this Xiongnu Great Chanyu to be even fiercer than him.

Who in the entire court did not know the relationship between Shangguan Wan'er and the Living Yama?

This Xiongnu Great Chanyu did not ask for a Da Qian princess to go to the grasslands for a marriage alliance, but specifically named Shangguan Wan'er.

The purpose was self-evident.

"..."

Outside the Jin Luandian.

Golden sunlight covered the entire Changancheng; the sunlight shining on one's body was very pleasant and comfortable.

Below the steps, the Da Qian Imperial Guards were lined up on both sides, full of solemnity.

Gao Yang, wearing purple robes, listened expressionlessly to the clamor coming from the Jin Luandian and the arrogant words of the Xiongnu envoy.

Beside him, Li Long, in black armor, was full of nervousness.

But since Gao Yang did not speak, he did not dare to speak easily.

Gao Yang pinched a "Cloud Smoke" developed by Gao Changwen with two fingers, slowly placed it in his mouth, took a deep drag, and then exhaled.

Under the swirling smoke, Gao Yang's face became increasingly dark and unclear.

Li Long stood beside Gao Yang, feeling even more nervous. ===== CHAPTER 1558 =====