Chapter 867: Arrival in Hancheng

The war situation in Central Asia is surging with wind and clouds.

The Li-dynasty Joseon is likewise treacherous and unpredictable.

The assassinations along the way, involving all sorts of factions taking turns to perform, were also quite lively.

But Min Weizhong is truly a ruthless character; the Divine Crossbow Guard in his hands has been trained to be formidable, killing gods if they encounter gods, and killing Buddhas if they block the way.

This journey, unexpectedly, still returned to the Li-dynasty capital, Hancheng.

"Useless, you are all a bunch of useless trash!"

"Are you all just eating for free? Hmm?"

At this moment.

In Penglai Hall, Li Hang was so angry he was about to flip the table.

On his side, various factions had sent out five thousand men!

Five thousand people!

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Yet they failed to successfully intercept Min Weizhong and the Princess on the road.

Zhang Yuzhen was also by his side, her face full of anxiety: "What can be done about this? What can be done?"

Zhang Yuzhen also nodded hurriedly.

It is just that

After all, she is a woman; she knows Min Weizhong's usual arrogance and tyranny. If they wait for him to return to Hancheng, then this matter will become almost uncontrollable.

Li Hang's complexion was extremely livid, his fists clenched tightly, grinding his teeth: "It seems this Vice Minister Liu of Longyan is completely a fence-sitter! Li Zhenzhu actually trusts a guy like this, bastard! One move behind in the game, but even if he can return, what of it? Hmph, as long as we pin the charges on Queen Inhyeon, he, Min Weizhong, will have no possibility of turning things around!"

"Ah?"

Zhang Yuzhen was startled.

These charges

A sharp glint flashed in Li Hang's eyes: "The King has also been in poor health recently; it seems we must make full preparations."

The King is merely a legal monarch, nothing more.

The ones who truly hold power are them.

Full preparations?

What does this Li Hang want to do? Zhang Yuzhen knows that in the struggles between these parties, if they start fighting ruthlessly, they don't care about the King at all; their own interests are the most important.

Li Hang gave a cold laugh: "It is time to ask the King for the position of Queen. If the King does not agree..."

He did not say the words that followed, but the killing intent in his eyes already expressed his inner thoughts.

"You mean..."

Zhang Yuzhen asked, her whole body trembling slightly.

Min Weizhong, after all, returned.

In all of Hancheng, many people came out to welcome him. As the leader of the Westerner Party, Min Weizhong naturally has many supporters of his own. This time, his shocking departure to Jingcheng to welcome the Princess was seen by many as very unwise. Sure enough, as soon as he left, Queen Inhyeon was framed by someone and thrown into prison.

"This..."

Zhang Yuzhen's pretty face changed.

Min Weizhong being able to return strongly under such heavy assassination attempts can be considered a reassurance for the group of people following him.

The Li Dynasty.

However.

Matters can always be viewed in two ways.

"Princess!"

"Greetings to the Princess!"

It is still under the control of the Westerners; everything is still proceeding according to Lord Min's plan.

Min Weizhong's status is rarely shaken by anyone.

Since childhood, Princess Li Xuanya has had a very good reputation among the people—magnanimous and kind, worrying about the country and the people. This time, it was precisely because of the Wa invasion that she traveled thousands of miles to seek aid from Longyan. At this time, the Longyan Army has already set out; how could the common people not be grateful?

They do not know the dangerous situation Li Xuanya faced along the way; they only know that the Princess has returned, and they naturally want to come and welcome her.

"May the Princess be safe and healthy!"

Along the way, there were still many Li-dynasty commoners.

Upon seeing that Min Weizhong's three thousand Divine Crossbow Guards were almost all safe and sound, the killing intent in Li Hang's eyes became even more intense.

"Respectfully welcome the Princess back to the palace!"

There were also quite a few people from the court who came to welcome her.

Li Tun did not come, but Li Hang came, Zhang Xuan also came, and several high-ranking officials were already waiting at the city gate early on.

Li Xuanya gave a faint 'en' and said nothing more.

Li Hang then looked at Min Weizhong and deliberately laughed loudly: "Lord Min, you have had a hard journey."

"Respectfully welcome the Princess back to the palace!"

Li Hang, Zhang Xuan, and other high-ranking officials also stepped forward one after another.

The two of them began to clash head-on before even entering the city.

Petty thieves and scoundrels.

Min Weizhong chuckled and said: "Serving the country with loyalty, I wouldn't call it hard work, but the public security in various places of our dynasty is truly not very good. A bunch of petty thieves and scoundrels actually wanted to target the Princess. Hahaha, Lord Li, don't you think that is ridiculous?"

Many people's expressions changed on the spot.

"It must be rectified..."

Min Weizhong said with deep meaning.

Min Weizhong really did not leave any face when he spoke.

Li Hang's anger burned within him, yet his face revealed a look of shock as he cursed, "How preposterous! It is fortunate that the Royal Teacher has come to our aid; once this war subsides, we must certainly deal with this properly!"

As soon as these words were spoken, eyes turned toward him in unison, each with a different expression.

Although not many in the Li Dynasty knew much about Vice Minister Liu, they had heard a little. Some even said that this time, this Vice Minister Liu had come to marry the Princess back to Longyan. Added to this were the issues of position between the Westerner Party and the Southern Faction.

"This must be the lord from Longyan, Vice Minister Liu, right?"

Li Hang suddenly looked toward Liu Zheng, who was riding on horseback.

For a moment, the atmosphere felt somewhat different.

"Hehe, that is correct. Lord Liu, this person is the Li Dynasty's Royal Uncle, Li Hang."

The Southern Faction wanted to kill this Vice Minister Liu.

But it seemed that, as of now, this Vice Minister Liu was walking together with the Westerners.

Seeing him today, it was indeed so.

However, Liu Zheng did not much like the look in this man's eyes; perhaps because he was of royal blood, this person's gaze was somewhat arrogant and overbearing. But that was fine; people who wore their emotions on their sleeves were actually not difficult to deal with.

Min Weizhong introduced him indifferently.

Liu Zheng's eyes lit up. This Li Hang was quite famous and considered a renowned handsome man in the Li Dynasty—at least in terms of image, he was much better than Sukjong Li Tun—and he possessed an extraordinary bearing and a firm hand; otherwise, he would not have had an affair with his own nephew's woman.

As the two exchanged pleasantries.

Zhang Xuan, over there, also looked at Liu Zheng earnestly. Although the two had exchanged letters, they had never met in person; today was their first meeting, and when their eyes occasionally met, they both shifted their gazes away without a trace.

"Greetings, Lord Li!"

Liu Zheng also chuckled.

Liu Zheng laughed along as well.

Finally, the procession set off, and the ceremonial guard began to play grand music.

"Hahahaha, since Lord Liu has just arrived in the Li Dynasty, you must properly experience the customs of the Li Dynasty."

Li Hang appeared very enthusiastic.

Liu Zheng took a deep breath.

This long procession began to slowly enter the palace, and the three thousand crossbow guards were also withdrawn. He quietly observed the surrounding environment; the architectural style of Hancheng was exactly the same as in Longyan. The city certainly could not compare to the size of Jinghua, but it was evident that a great deal of effort had been put into its construction.

Hancheng, in Longyan, would only be an ordinary second-tier city.

But even in such a second-tier city, the situation within was intricate and complex.

Hidden murderous intent.