kvmb Chapter 370 Tiger's Den
Chapter 370 Tiger's Den
Chapter 370: The Tiger's Den
Qiu Ziyue wanted to set off for Bianliang immediately.
Li Cunxu then offered words of comfort:
"Your Highness, this matter cannot be handled hastily. Your health has not yet fully recovered, and going there rashly could lead to unforeseen consequences."
"Exactly! Moreover, Zhu Wen is cunning and treacherous; this plan may have other ulterior motives."
We should discuss countermeasures first, and then make a decision.
Qi Yuxuan also hurriedly spoke up.
Qiu Ziyue then informed the seniors about the matter of the "Book of Ten Thousand People," and Qiu Ruoshui and the four masters, Chunxia Qiudong, said:
This concerns the lives of all people and their suffering; we must stop Zhu Wen's evil deeds.
Young people like Qiu Langyu, Leng Feng, and Zhao Wanqing were filled with righteous indignation and expressed their determination to go to Bianliang to kill Zhu Wen.
Qiu Ziyue decided that the members of the Yu Yue Qing Xuan Feng group and Su Er could set off.
Li Cunxu stated:
“I, Li Yazi, a dignified man of seven feet tall, how can I allow Zhu Wen to humiliate my princess? I will make that old scoundrel pay the price.”
The next morning, Qiu Ziyue changed into plain clothes, carried the letter to the people, and set off on the road to Bianliang with Qi Yuxuan and others.
Along the way, Qiu Ziyue was filled with mixed emotions, feeling both indignant at Zhu Wen's tyranny and deeply saddened by the suffering of the people.
She secretly vowed to stop this catastrophe no matter what.
Several days later, they arrived outside Bianliang City.
From afar, the Great Liang Imperial Palace appears majestic and imposing.
Qiu Ziyue, Zhao Wanqing, Arutai, and Xiao Wan disguised themselves and put on men's clothes.
Together with Qi Yuxuan, Li Cunxu, and others, they stepped into the perilous city of Bianliang.
As soon as I arrived at the city gate, I felt a sense of oppression enveloping the entire city.
Outside the city gate, there were few pedestrians, and occasionally a few people hurried past, their faces filled with fear and unease.
Soldiers, armed, searched for young and beautiful women at the city gate.
Once the target is spotted, they are captured without mercy.
Several of the arrested women cried and struggled, but their strength seemed so insignificant in the face of the fully armed soldiers.
"Let me go! I'm not going!"
A young girl was surrounded by several soldiers. She struggled desperately and tried to break free.
However, her efforts were met with a merciless sword strike from a soldier.
"To dare disobey the imperial decree is a capital offense!"
The cold blade sliced through the air, blood splattered everywhere, and the girl's body fell to the ground, her life ending abruptly.
This cruel scene was heartbreaking for Qiu Ziyue and her group.
Zhao Wanqing couldn't help but clench her fists, her eyes glistening with angry tears.
"These beasts! How could they be so cruel?"
Her voice was low, but full of grief and indignation.
Qiu Langyu said in a low voice:
"We cannot act rashly now, otherwise we will only put more people in danger."
His words, though rational, could not quell the anger in his heart.
Xiao Wan looked around, afraid of missing any detail.
"Sister, what should we do next? We can't just stand by and watch these poor women be taken away, can we?"
She asked anxiously.
Qiu Ziyue pondered for a moment:
"We'll let Su Er familiarize himself with the layout of the palace first, and then we'll make our move when the opportunity arises."
The crowd nodded in agreement and continued to disguise themselves as passersby, blending into the crowd and observing the soldiers' every move.
"stop",
Suddenly, a group of soldiers surrounded Qiu Ziyue and her companions.
"What are you doing here? And you, what are you looking around for?"
Qi Yuxuan quickly stepped forward and said:
"Sir, our relative in the city has passed away, and we have come here specifically to attend the funeral. Please make an exception for us."
"Hmm, why do these people look like women?"
The officers looked at Xiao Wan and said.
The soldiers walked up to her and ripped off Xiao Wan's hat, revealing her as a woman.
The soldiers said, "This girl is quite pretty. You all have a death wish; you're trying to fool me. Take this girl away!"
Qi Yuxuan, Li Cunxu, Leng Feng, and Qiu Langyu were about to make their move.
But Qiu Ziyue gave her a wink and said:
"Sir, I am also a woman, and these are our sisters."
"If you want to leave, we'll leave together; if you want to stay, we'll stay together. Just take me with you."
Upon seeing this, Zhao Wanqing and Arutai also tore off their fake beards.
"And us too, you can take us with you."
Upon seeing them, the officials were struck by the fact that all the women were as beautiful as celestial beings.
"Guards, arrest them all! These women are all exceptionally beautiful."
"Send them up, and we'll give you a good reward."
The officials led Qiu Ziyue, Zhao Wanqing, Xiao Wan, and Arutai into Bianliang City.
The official walked up to Qi Yuxuan and the others and said:
"Considering you've done a good deed by offering a beautiful woman, we'll let you go."
"Go in, your wives have caught His Majesty's eye, how lucky you are!"
The lead official sneered, "Let them pass."
Li Cunxu said to Qi Yuxuan, "Aren't we going to make a move?"
Qi Yuxuan said, "Everything will proceed according to plan."
As night fell, the air in Bianliang City remained thick with the stench of blood and fear.
Only the occasional bark of a dog broke the silence.
However, on this seemingly peaceful night, a thrilling secret operation is quietly unfolding.
In Zhu Yougui's residence, candlelight flickered, illuminating a man and a woman inside.
Zhu Yougui sat at the table, holding a glass of wine in his hand, his face full of resentment.
“My father collects beauties every day, so you won’t have to serve him.”
His tone carried a hint of comfort, yet also a touch of helplessness.
Zhang Zhenniang sighed softly, her eyes revealing deep sorrow.
“I was forced to go, and besides, your father doesn’t love me. His favorite is Zhu Youwen’s wife, Wang.”
Her voice was low and mournful, as if it expressed all the grievances in her heart.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yougui's face immediately darkened, and he slammed his fist hard on the table.
"You, Zhu Youwen! You're not Father's biological son, yet you eat better than me. This is outrageous!"
He gritted his teeth, his anger finding no outlet.
Just as the two were talking, the door was suddenly pushed open, and several masked men rushed into the room like ghosts.
Just as Zhu Yougui was about to resist, a cold blade was already at his neck.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Zhenniang instinctively stood up, but was struck on the back of the neck by a masked man and immediately fainted.
"Come on, come with us!"
"That's what the masked man at the head of the group said coldly."
Although Zhu Yougui was terrified, he dared not make any rash moves and could only obediently comply.
Meanwhile, another group of masked men had already quietly infiltrated the palace.
Inside Zhu Wen's bedchamber, the lights were on full display, and the candlelight illuminated the entire palace as if it were daytime.
Guards, armed with sharp blades, stood vigilantly in various corners outside the hall.
Their eyes were sharp as they constantly surveyed every inch of the surrounding space.
However, these guards were completely unaware that danger was lurking in the shadows and quietly approaching.
Qiu Ziyue, Zhao Wanqing, Arutai, and Xiao Wan were escorted to the palace by officials.
After being bathed along with 96 other captured women, they were given nightgowns that were sent by an elderly female official.
The nightgowns were light and soft, with pale colors, as if designed to make them look more sexy and alluring, with graceful figures.
When Qiu Ziyue and the others put on these nightgowns, they exchanged a meaningful glance.
Despite their seemingly delicate appearance, they were already mentally prepared for battle.
Every movement and every glance conveyed tacit understanding and determination.
Afterwards, the officials escorted them into the main hall.
The moment I stepped into the main hall, a heavy atmosphere enveloped me.
Beneath the lavish decorations lay bloodshed and crime, and a suffocating atmosphere permeated the air.
In the center of the main hall stands a huge dragon throne, embroidered with golden dragon patterns, symbolizing power and majesty.
On either side of the dragon throne stood even more guards.
They held long spears, their eyes cold and stern, as if anyone who dared to challenge them would face certain death.
Inside the magnificent and splendid hall.
The remaining 96 beautiful women, dressed in gorgeous clothes that could not conceal their inner fear, trembled with dread.
Their shoulders twitched involuntarily, and their slender fingers gripped the hem of their clothes tightly, as if this could bring them a sense of security.
Some of the beautiful women had their eyes wide open, their pupils dilated with extreme fear, staring intently at the unknown danger ahead;
Some buried their faces in their hands, trying to shut themselves out of the terrible world outside.
The occasional low sobs that broke the silence of the hall sounded particularly jarring, only to quickly vanish into the suffocating stillness.
They huddled together, trying to find some comfort in each other.
But the fear and helplessness on everyone's faces showed how weak and powerless such reliance was.
Apart from that faint, almost inaudible tremor, there was no other sound in the entire hall.
It resembles a tranquil tomb filled with living sculptures.
Qiu Ziyue gritted her teeth, her eyes gleaming with wisdom and composure.
At this moment, she was fully aware of the mission she was entrusted with, and she also knew that the slightest carelessness could expose her identity.
It could even endanger everyone's lives.
But she did not back down. Instead, she silently observed everything around her, looking for the best time to act.
Zhao Wanqing and Xiao Wan both remained calm.
As a Khitan woman, Arughtai also possessed a unique charm.
"hurry up"
As their footsteps echoed through the hall, they gradually approached the dragon throne.
To be continued in the next chapter!