Chapter 49: Luoxing Residence

  "Hurrah!" Seeing such a scene, he let out a long whistle of reverence. Even the thousand cavalrymen who were inextricably entangled with Kasimbas' personal guards on the mountain ridge heard it clearly.

  "Old man, you're lucky!" Hearing Feng Jing's voice, Xin Ke's heart still had some regret. If he was given a little more time, he would have definitely been able to kill this old man. However, the situation was critical and he couldn't afford to slowly slaughter the disheveled Kassinbas. He turned his horse's head and immediately led the 1,000 cavalry down the mountain. At that moment, Bai Jing's two armies of 10,000 had just arrived at the foot of the mountain. Xin Ke laughed loudly and with a double-bladed battle axe, mixed with the force of the charge, he chopped off the head of one of the army commanders with just one swing of his axe, breaking through the enemy lines and returning to the Hetao army.

  "Brothers, let's go!" Taking advantage of the enemy's disordered command and sudden reduction in troops, the Blood Kill and Feng Jing in the army no longer held back. Under their leadership, the army madly rushed towards the junction of Mandan and Baijing's armies. The two armies' coordination was not tacit to begin with, and they had lost Kasinbas' command. In the desperate charge of the Hetao Army, a crack finally appeared in the copper wall iron barracks that had come to reinforce them. A golden opportunity like this would not come again if missed, Blood Kill took the lead, charging out of the encirclement first. Next was the unstoppable Xin Ke, followed by Feng Jing covered in blood and Chun Jian Bao who feared no death. Sun De Min led his cavalry of over 10,000 men to cut off the enemy's rear.

  At this time, Kasinbas, who had already reacted, waved the command flag on the hillside. The enemy's formation, which was somewhat stiff, became flexible again, and the gap that had been opened was slowly closed due to the desperate impact of the coalition forces.

  "General Blood Kill, hurry and leave us alone!" Sun Demin's voice came out from the chaotic army with a hoarse tone. Facing the advantageous enemy, he didn't choose to break through, but instead turned his horse around and charged towards the center of the main force.

  "Brothers, the brothers from Heshuo have come to save us, we can't drag them down!" Sun Demin shouted again, and then led his men in a counterattack. They knew that if they stopped for just one moment, there would be no chance of escape. But they didn't hesitate at all, because they hoped to use their own lives to pave a bloody road for their comrades.

  "Charge!" Blood Kill charged forward without any hesitation, the 70,000-strong army rushing towards the south like a whirlwind sweeping away the clouds. If Sun De Min had broken through in their direction, even if it meant all 70,000 soldiers dying here, he wouldn't have hesitated. But he couldn't betray the last wish of his over 10,000 brothers. Amidst the thundering hooves, Blood Kill's two tears quietly disappeared into the cold and desolate wilderness of the northern country. In that instant when he turned back, he saw a soldier being pierced by over a dozen long spears at the same time, yet with his last breath, he fiercely crushed an enemy soldier's neck. Although they were too far apart, Blood Kill still heard his final words: "I was born in the river valley, my soul returns to heaven!"

  Since that day, Haotian has been calling in sick and recuperating at the Jingbei Hou Mansion. Except for Emperor Yinglie's summons, Haotian rarely stepped out of the mansion gates. Under Tianyi's deliberate arrangement, the original maids in the mansion were assigned to unimportant positions. She also brought in some new maids from outside, and under her careful supervision, the hidden dangers in this aspect were reduced to a minimum. Xianliandu took on the role of Haotian's personal bodyguard, and the elite disciples of Tiandu Xinghe had been arriving at the Tiandu Shengjing one after another. Luo Xiang also arranged for them to enter the Jingbei Hou Mansion under different names and selected 100 of the most outstanding disciples to serve as guards. Facing the turbulent Tiandu Shengjing, no one dared to be careless. Haotian was also very wise in choosing to keep a low profile, although he was still considered a local emperor in the He Suite, but here in Tiandu Shengjing, there were many people who could easily kill him, and he didn't want to die young. However, Haotian was naturally restless, and the monotonous life in the Jingbei Hou Mansion was really suffocating for him. But Tianyi was also an exceptionally considerate person, since Xianliandu had already agreed to marry Haotian, she naturally became the mistress of the Jingbei Hou Mansion. Under Tianyi's insistence, Haotian didn't report back to Tiandu Xinghe and simply consummated his marriage with Xianliandu. As for this new concubine, Haotian didn't neglect her in the slightest. Tianyi was originally a magnanimous person, and Haotian also loved his wives dearly, so the entire Jingbei Hou Mansion was still harmonious. Tianyi's generosity and kindness had also firmly established her position as the main mistress in Xianliandu's heart.

  "I have a letter to report to Your Excellency, an invitation from the Regent King." However, on this day, Emperor Huan was chatting with Tian Yi and others in the main hall as usual. Xian Shu Tang came in with a gold-embossed invitation card and said:

  "Huh? The Regent King's?" Haotian was slightly taken aback, he didn't have any relationship with the Regent King, what did he want from him.

  Tianyi took the invitation card and glanced at it: "Husband, Auxiliary King invites you to Luoxingju for a gathering. Haha, the one accompanying him is actually Lord An Yongchang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. But what is this Luoxingju?"

  Luo Xiang smiled slightly: "Luoxing House is the largest brothel in Tiandu Shengjing, and all the women inside are talented and beautiful, it's a place where one can spend a thousand gold coins. Especially the first-class sky, it's not just about having money to get in, but also needs a certain status. However, Fu Zheng Wang and An Gong are both powerful men in the imperial court, so it shouldn't be a problem."

  Xian Lianchen's mouth suddenly flattened: "What is the intention of this auxiliary king, actually inviting my husband to a brothel!" As time spent together increased, Xian Lianchen's true nature slowly began to emerge. Unlike the image she presented, the real Xian Lianchen was actually a simple and naive little girl, only gradually being concealed due to her long stay in the position of Holy Maiden of Tian Wu Xing He. However, Huang Tian had always indulged her, and Tian Yi had a magnanimous demeanor, so Xian Lianchen's suppressed nature finally slowly revived. If it were said like this, Tian Yi would absolutely not say it out loud, but when it came from her mouth, no one felt even a hint of disgust.

  Luo Xiang naturally understood the thoughts of the young girls, and smiled to explain: "Please rest assured, Master. Although Luoxing House is the largest brothel in the empire, the women inside are not ordinary prostitutes who sell their bodies. Some of them have talents that even Sima Taishi highly appreciates. Especially Xin Jiao, the red card girl from Luoxing House, has a high reputation among the literati in the empire."

  "Oh, is there such a talented woman in the brothel? Then why is she still staying in the brothel with such talent?" Haotian asked curiously.

  "Xin Jiao is a red card carefully cultivated by Luoxing House, and the fact that Luoxing House can stand upright in Tiandu Shengjing for decades without falling shows that they either have an extraordinary background or extraordinary means. Although Xin Jiao's name is prominent, it's probably not easy to leave this place. Moreover, the boss of Luoxing House is extremely mysterious, and must be a person with great connections. It's also possible that Xin Jiao doesn't want to leave because she remembers the cultivation she received from Luoxing House," Luo Xiang continued to say.

  But upon hearing Luo Xiang say this, Xian Lianchen's curiosity was also piqued: "Then husband, you go take a look at this so-called talented woman, but remember, I and elder sister are still waiting for your return home."

  Haotian let out a bitter laugh: "You really think I want to go, huh? Alas, the tree wants to be still but the wind won't stop. Why did it have to be an invitation letter sent by Auxiliary King Liu Xian?" If it were someone else who had sent the invitation, Haotian would have undoubtedly refused without hesitation. However, this person happened to be Auxiliary King Liu Xian, after all a member of the imperial family, and as a minister of Qingfeng, Haotian couldn't ignore his summons.

  "Heaven's intention is naturally clear, so a faint smile appeared: 'Husband, you don't have to complain anymore. Since it's an invitation from the Regent King himself, there must be a reason for it. Husband, why not try to find out more about it? However, the banquet is being held at Luoxing Residence, and neither I nor Liandu can follow you. Today, the imperial capital is full of undercurrents, husband must pay attention to safety.'"

  Haotian waved his hand nonchalantly: "I understand this, isn't there still Zhang Shutang following behind? Besides, I'm not some big shot, I won't be that memorable to people."

  Xian Lian dusted off her small mouth: "You may not be a big deal to others, but to me and my sister, you are everything."

  Hao Tian's heart suddenly rose with a warm feeling. Although his marriage to Xian Lian Chen was based on mutual benefit, they had no prior interactions before this, but now she could say such words, which must have come from her true heart. Thinking of this, Hao Tian's tone suddenly became even softer, and he gently kissed Xian Lian Chen's forehead before saying: "Lian Chen, please don't worry, I will definitely be careful. I haven't given you and your sister a happy life yet, so nothing unexpected will happen."

  Xian Lianchen's face turned red, although she still looked reluctant, but in her heart, she was particularly happy. On the other side, Luo Xiang smiled silently, he and Chu Xiangcheng were both childless, so they had long regarded Huang Tian and Tian Yi as their own children, and Xian Lianchen's simplicity and naivety also pleased him greatly. Seeing the three little girls getting along so harmoniously, he was naturally especially delighted.

  It was the will of heaven that broke the tranquility, and with a light pat on Xian Lianchen's back, she said to Huang Tian: "Husband, you should go quickly and return quickly. The Sacred Capital is not like the riverside, husband must be careful everywhere."

  Haotian nodded silently, then put on his coat and walked out of the hall. Meanwhile, Zhan Shu Tang had already prepared the horses, and a hundred personal guards were also spirited and alert. Seeing this situation, Xian Lian Chen let out a slight sigh of relief, as newlyweds were generally like this.

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