Chapter 95

Borderlands.

The third prince of Shen Luo and the tenth princess of Fu Sang frowned.

A sudden enemy attack made the two of them look rather displeased.

Enemy attacks were not unusual, and assassination attempts were not particularly outrageous. They were all important figures, and encountering assassination attempts was quite normal.

However, they did not expect that someone would dare to assassinate them at this critical moment.

This was truly vicious.

If they were to die here, the Da Xia Dynasty, Fu Luo Dynasty, and Da Jin Dynasty would surely face tremendous trouble.

The three major dynasties would immediately enter an unprecedented cold war phase, starting to target each other.

The person behind the scenes had great ambition, wanting to make the three major dynasties wage war?

The two of them exchanged glances, their minds racing with thoughts.

"The Da Xia Dynasty is indeed cautious, actually sending Wu Wang level protectors for us. They are truly devoted," the twelfth prince of Da Jin said.

He spoke slowly, a hint of relief in his eyes.

This was the borderlands, still a distance from the Da Jin Dynasty, but they did not expect someone to send Wu Wang level attackers.

To be honest, their status did not warrant a Wu Wang to come and kill them.

Wu Wang was almost the peak of combat power in the major dynasties. Those above this level could be called the guardian deities of a dynasty.

However, such beings were not easily summoned.

He was the twelfth prince, not worthy of a Wu Wang to protect him, let alone a Wu Huang level protector.

But the Da Xia Dynasty sent four Wu Wang level protectors at once, which was a great honor.

"His Majesty is wise."

Kong Yu also spoke, appearing as if he had just survived a crisis, and frowned, saying, "To dare to attack us simultaneously, these people must have a significant background."

"We need to capture some of them alive and interrogate them."

Kong Yu spoke, hoping to capture some of them alive.

"His Majesty's order: no prisoners, kill them all."

However, Gu Ningya's voice sounded, reiterating that no prisoners were to be taken, and they were to be killed on sight.

These elite soldiers were not ordinary people. If they were to take prisoners, it would easily lead to casualties among their own forces, and some might even escape.

It would be better to be ruthless and eliminate them completely, severely damaging the enemy.

At the same time, Gu Ningya's gaze fell on Kong Yu. He opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately remained silent.

Thus,

Less than half an hour later,

A cloud of yellow sand rose, and three iron cavalry units returned.

"Sir Gu, all the enemy forces have been completely annihilated. We killed 4,050 enemies, and their identities could not be determined."

The leading commander spoke, having led his troops to charge and slaughter the enemy's elite forces.

"Good."

Gu Ningya nodded, his expression unchanged.

About another half an hour later,

The nine Da Xia experts who had disappeared finally returned.

They brought several corpses with them.

"Sir, we killed a Wu Wang level expert and a Quasi-Wu Wang level expert, and captured one alive."

The nine people appeared, and one of them spoke, reporting the battle situation.

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces changed.

Wu Wang level experts were killed? This was quite exaggerated, but considering the numbers, it was not surprising.

"Who are they?"

Gu Ningya asked impatiently.

It was normal for ordinary people to have unknown identities, but at the Wu Wang level, it was impossible not to know their identities.

"Sir, their identities could not be determined. Moreover, he severed his heart meridian, leaving no chance for interrogation. However, through secret techniques, we detected Canglong True Qi, and preliminarily determined they are from the Cangyue Sect."

The latter spoke, giving this answer.

This answer made sense. These people were essentially desperadoes, daring to assassinate princes and princesses, attempting to sow discord among the three major dynasties. Frankly, this was not something ordinary people could do.

So, severing the heart meridian was normal.

As for the prisoner, Gu Ningya looked at him. He was a Quasi-Wu Wang, his limbs broken, and his acupoints sealed, unable to move or commit suicide.

"Thank you all for your efforts."

"Escort this person to the Da Xia capital and detain him in the Xuan Deng Si. We will know many things then."

Gu Ningya spoke.

It was a good thing to have a prisoner. No matter how stubborn he was, once in the Xuan Deng Si, Gu Ningya had a hundred ways to make him talk.

"Sir, you are too kind."

Several people spoke. They were Wu Wang level experts, naturally high-ranking in the Da Xia Dynasty, but compared to Gu Ningya, they were somewhat inferior. After all, Gu Ningya was a direct descendant of the Gu family, with a higher status.

Moreover, Gu Ningya was the commander of this operation. Calling him "Sir" was not excessive. With Gu Ningya's words, the group did not waste time, directly taking the prisoner away, disappearing without a trace.

But whether they went directly back to the capital or continued to hide in the shadows, no one knew.

"Princes and princesses, we can continue our journey."

"Apologies for the scare."

After resolving the matter, Gu Ningya smiled and looked at the third prince of Shen Luo and others.

"Sir Gu, you are too kind."

"Yes, if it weren't for Sir Gu, we would have been in trouble today."

Several people laughed, not minding the scare, as long as the problem was resolved.

"Shall we rest for a while?"

"What if there are more enemies ahead?"

Kong Yu spoke, saying this.

"No need to worry. As long as I am here, nothing will go wrong."

Gu Ningya smiled, unconcerned.

Kong Yu fell silent instantly.

At this moment, a servant beside Kong Yu spoke.

"The dangers ahead are unknown. It would be better to be cautious, set up camp here, rest for a while, and call for reinforcements to avoid any mishaps."

This was a servant of the Kong family.

He immediately spoke, feeling that there were still issues ahead and not wanting to take risks.

"I said,"

"As long as I am here, nothing will go wrong."

Gu Ningya's voice was somewhat cold, not wanting to repeat himself.

"Since Sir Gu says so, I will return. I, the young master, do not want to take risks. If I get hurt, Sir Gu cannot bear the responsibility."

"Moreover, my family is renovating buildings, and I need to supervise. I will return to celebrate the birthday of the ancestors."

"Let's go."

Kong Yu did not waste words, directly deciding to return.

"Someone,"

"Select a hundred elite soldiers to escort Young Master Kong home."

"Strictly control everything, do not let any strangers approach, to avoid any issues with Young Master Kong, which would blame the Da Xia Dynasty."

Gu Ningya did not tolerate this.

If you want to return, go ahead, but he would still send a hundred elite soldiers to monitor.

Hearing this, Kong Yu frowned slightly.

After thinking for a moment, he did not say anything, instructing the coachman to turn around and leave.

"Everyone, we will meet again next time."

Kong Yu left, saying a few words to the twelfth prince of Da Jin and others before departing.

After Kong Yu left,

The others' expressions were somewhat strange, but they did not say anything, returning to their carriages and continuing the journey.

Thus,

The convoy moved forward, and Gu Ningya let out a long sigh.

"Fortunately, I was smart enough to have Jinnian read the letter. Otherwise, if something major had happened today, the Da Xia Dynasty would be finished."

Gu Ningya sighed inwardly.

The other side even sent Wu Wang level experts, which was truly unexpected.

After all, these envoys were not major figures. The third prince of Shen Luo, the tenth princess of Fu Sang, and the twelfth prince of Da Jin were not significant. Even if they died, the three major dynasties would only enter a stalemate.

Sending a thousand iron cavalry and a Quasi-Wu Wang to escort them was already more than enough.

Logically, no one should cause trouble.

It seemed that the remnants of Jiande were truly about to emerge, after twelve years of hiding, they were ready to start settling scores.

Compared to the crisis of this escort mission,

That day,

The Da Xia capital fell into an unprecedented silence.

The princess's marriage was a done deal, and no one could change it. The Xiongnu's wedding procession had officially arrived in the Da Xia capital.

The Ministry of Rites had already sent people to welcome them, with drums and gongs, lanterns, and even three thousand Tianyu soldiers to escort them.

On the streets,

Soldiers maintained order, standing on both sides, while the citizens gathered to watch. They wanted to see what the Xiongnu people looked like and what the prince who was marrying the princess looked like.

Click, click, click.

The main gate of the capital slowly opened. This gate was usually closed, only opening when the army set out or the emperor traveled.

Now, with the Xiongnu coming for the marriage, the gate was naturally opened to welcome them. After all, the Xiongnu was not a small country, and with so much silver, it was impossible not to give them face.

Many officials from the Ministry of Rites gathered outside.

As the gate opened, a group appeared in everyone's sight.

They were dressed strangely, wearing iron armor, with round knives on their waists, and their warhorses were very strong, more powerful than those of the Da Xia.

The Xiongnu people looked very peculiar, mostly with high foreheads, little hair, and earrings. Especially the leading group.

They did not wear iron armor but wore animal skin armor, tall and strong, with heights ranging from six to seven feet, and even eight to nine feet.

They looked absurd.

They did not carry a murderous aura, but their stern expressions gave a sense of unease.

Their gazes swept over the crowd, as if inspecting, making it seem like they were not a wedding procession but Xiongnu generals entering the Da Xia territory.

Many citizens frowned, and some scholars clenched their fists, very displeased.

At this moment, a middle-aged man with a bald head, wearing a silk robe, dismounted from his horse, smiling.

"Xiongnu Chancellor, Muhar, greets Minister Yang of the Ministry of Rites."

This was the Xiongnu Chancellor, smiling as he approached Minister Yang Kai of the Ministry of Rites, bowing deeply, appearing very polite.

At the same time, the leading seven or eight people all dismounted, especially the man nearly nine feet tall, with a strange appearance, a face full of scars, giving a sense of ferocity.

He dismounted quickly, walking to Yang Kai, placing his right hand on his left shoulder, and said respectfully,

"Qiqimu, greets Minister Yang."

Qiqimu,

He was the first prince of the Xiongnu, the future Xiongnu king. It was normal for him to be somewhat arrogant.

"Chancellor Muhar, you are welcome."

"First Prince, you are welcome."

Seeing the two, Yang Kai also appeared very polite, performing a Confucian bow.

As for the others, they bowed even more, especially a young man in the crowd, who looked very pleased.

"Zhang Yun."

At this moment, Yang Kai spoke, calling out.

Zhang Yun quickly walked over, looking respectfully at Yang Kai.

"Your student is here."

Zhang Yun spoke.

"Zhang Yun, you will accompany the First Prince. He has traveled a long distance to Da Xia for the marriage, and there might be things he does not understand. Take good care of him during his stay in the capital."

"This is my order. If there are any issues, you can handle them."

Yang Kai spoke. The First Prince of the Xiongnu was in his early twenties, and Zhang Yun was eighteen, so they were about the same age and could get along well, avoiding any unfriendly incidents during this time.

"Please rest assured, your student will take good care of the First Prince."

Taking the order, Zhang Yun looked very pleased. The Xiongnu coming for the marriage, and helping, if he could serve the First Prince well, it would be a great achievement. In the future, when he entered the government, this would be a merit.

"First Prince."

"This is the son of one of my students, cautious and reliable. If you need to go out during your stay, he can accompany you. If you have any questions, you can ask him."

"If the First Prince is not satisfied, I can replace him."

Yang Kai spoke, saying this.

"Good."

"Thank you, Minister Yang."

The First Prince, Qiqimu, nodded, looking at Zhang Yun with a slightly warmer expression, but the arrogance and self-satisfaction in his eyes could not be hidden.

He was the First Prince of the Xiongnu, the future Xiongnu king, so it was normal for him to be somewhat arrogant.

"Chancellor Muhar, you are welcome."

"First Prince, you are welcome."

Seeing the two, Yang Kai was also very polite, performing a Confucian bow.

As for the others, they bowed even more, especially a young man in the crowd, who looked very pleased.

"Zhang Yun."

At this moment, Yang Kai spoke, calling out.

Zhang Yun quickly walked over, looking respectfully at Yang Kai.

"Your student is here."

Zhang Yun spoke.

"Zhang Yun, you will accompany the First Prince. He has traveled a long distance to Da Xia for the marriage, and there might be things he does not understand. Take good care of him during his stay in the capital."

"This is my order. If there are any issues, you can handle them."

Yang Kai spoke. The First Prince of the Xiongnu was in his early twenties, and Zhang Yun was eighteen, so they were about the same age and could get along well, avoiding any unfriendly incidents during this time.

"Please rest assured, your student will take good care of the First Prince."

Taking the order, Zhang Yun looked very pleased. The Xiongnu coming for the marriage, and helping, if he could serve the First Prince well, it would be a great achievement. In the future, when he entered the government, this would be a merit.

"First Prince."

"This is the son of one of my students, cautious and reliable. If you need to go out during your stay, he can accompany you. If you have any questions, you can ask him."

"If the First Prince is not satisfied, I can replace him."

Yang Kai spoke, saying this.

"Good."

"Thank you, Minister Yang."

The First Prince, Qiqimu, nodded, looking at Zhang Yun with a slightly warmer expression, but the arrogance and self-satisfaction in his eyes could not be hidden.

He was the First Prince of the Xiongnu, the future Xiongnu king, so it was normal for him to be somewhat arrogant.

"Chancellor Muhar, you are welcome."

"First Prince, you are welcome."

Seeing the two, Yang Kai was also very polite, performing a Confucian bow.

As for the others, they bowed even more, especially a young man in the crowd, who looked very pleased.

"Zhang Yun."

At this moment, Yang Kai spoke, calling out.

Zhang Yun quickly walked over, looking respectfully at Yang Kai.

"Your student is here."

Zhang Yun spoke.

"Zhang Yun, you will accompany the First Prince. He has traveled a long distance to Da Xia for the marriage, and there might be things he does not understand. Take good care of him during his stay in the capital."

"This is my order. If there are any issues, you can handle them."

Yang Kai spoke. The First Prince of the Xiongnu was in his early twenties, and Zhang Yun was eighteen, so they were about the same age and could get along well, avoiding any unfriendly incidents during this time.

"Please rest assured, your student will take good care of the First Prince."

Taking the order, Zhang Yun looked very pleased. The Xiongnu coming for the marriage, and helping, if he could serve the First Prince well, it would be a great achievement. In the future, when he entered the government, this would be a merit.

"First Prince."

"This is the son of one of my students, cautious and reliable. If you need to go out during your stay, he can accompany you. If you have any questions, you can ask him."

"If the First Prince is not satisfied, I can replace him."

Yang Kai spoke, saying this.

"Good."

"Thank you, Minister Yang."

The First Prince, Qiqimu,