usatvline Chapter 161 Snowcoat Castle
Chapter 161 Snowcoat Castle
Ying Jing ultimately did not refuse Gongsun Long's request.
This was absolutely not because of Gongsun Li; he simply felt that using famous writers in the Hanoi newspaper could indeed have some effect and could even create competition with novelists.
The various schools of thought, each making the best use of their abilities, were originally Ying Jing's plan, and the School of Names was no exception.
"Hahaha, Lord Changxin is so forgiving and willing to accept a renowned scholar. I can rest easy after my death."
As if he had finally fulfilled a long-cherished wish, Gongsun Long laughed incessantly.
"I will immediately summon my disciples from renowned schools to Hanoi, thus establishing a foundation for their profession."
Gongsun Long could see the broad prospects of Hanoi newspapers, which were the true mouthpieces for manipulating public opinion.
Even if one can only gain a small share of the benefits, it will be of great advantage to the future of a renowned person.
"Unfortunately, a novelist has already taken the lead, and even if Lord Changxin were to use my famous work, it would be difficult to compete with him."
Gongsun Long felt a pang of envy at this thought.
Among the Hundred Schools of Thought, novelists are considered the lowest rank, and few people respect them. However, since joining forces with Lord Changxin, their influence has been growing.
While not comparable to Confucianism and Mohism, their situation is already much better than that of other prominent schools of thought.
"If only I could marry Lord Changxin..."
Gongsun Long looked at Gongsun Linglong again, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh in his heart: "Let's just forget about it."
He didn't dare to say it, fearing he would be beaten to death.
"Li'er is indeed a beauty of unparalleled grace, but unfortunately she has a blood feud with the Qin state, and my brother wants me to take good care of her and that boy named Jing Ke..."
Gongsun Yu died on the battlefield, but no matter what, he was still inextricably linked to the Qin state.
Gongsun Long had long since let go of such matters and didn't care about them, but he couldn't bring himself to arrange a marriage between someone and his enemy.
Gongsun Long felt deeply regretful.
If he could marry Changxin-jun, he could die right now without worry.
"However, the future is uncertain. I am nearing the end of my life, so this is not something I should be thinking about..."
Without dwelling on anything else, and having received a satisfactory answer, Gongsun Long quickly left.
In the final days of his life, he wanted to gather his disciples and pass on the position of sect leader to Gongsun Linglong.
At the same time, it is also necessary to announce the decision of the famous scholars to join Changxin Jun.
Shortly after Gongsun Long left, Ying Jing received some good news.
Parrot is back.
"Your Majesty, Mo Ya and Bai Feng have both agreed to join your ranks, but the General of the Hundred Birds is too imposing..."
Ying Jing sat upright behind the table, while Ying Ge knelt down beneath it, bowing his head to report the news.
Seemingly thirsty from talking too much, she occasionally stuck out her nimble, pink tongue and circled it around the corner of her mouth, moistening her lips.
"It's alright, take as many as you can. You don't need to worry about Ji Wuye."
Ying Jing squinted, one hand pressed against his head, his breathing slightly altered.
"I will meet with Ji Wuye and Bai Yifei soon."
……
About sixty miles northwest of Xinzheng City, a castle stands atop a steep mountain.
The entire castle is made of silver-white bricks and tiles, and is covered with a layer of ice and snow.
The temperature here is extremely low, and the area is covered in ice and snow year-round, which is difficult to melt.
Beyond the castle lies a cliff, shrouded in mist and seemingly bottomless.
A suspension bridge high in the air extends outward from the castle, serving as its only connection to the outside world.
Snowcoat Castle—this name is absolutely right; there is no more fitting name.
At this moment, in the secret chamber of Snowcloth Fortress.
Bai Yifei was respectfully facing a secret room. The room was completely dark, so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of their face, as if shrouded in a hazy mist.
“Mother, I have done as you asked.”
Bai Yifei's expression was indifferent, his eyes were as cold as lightning, and his white hair danced naturally in anger.
By so easily siding with Captain Xinjun, he didn't even gain any benefit.
This was not his intention, but Bai Yifei could not go against any of the woman's requests in the ice coffin.
Although she wasn't his biological mother, that woman gave him everything!
"Keep it up."
A cold, indifferent voice came from the secret room, seemingly devoid of any emotion.
Bai Yifei's expression grew increasingly resentful, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh, drawing blood.
"Why? Does Mother really think so highly of that Prince Changxin?"
Bai Yifei has always been proud and ambitious.
The more chaotic the times, the more his ambition swelled.
With 100,000 white-armored soldiers at his command, this is the perfect opportunity for him to carve out his own territory!
However, this woman who gave him everything demanded that he unconditionally support Lord Changxin at this time.
"I don't want to say it a second time."
A cold voice came from the sealed room.
A layer of frost had formed on Bai Yifei's body... at some point.
From ankle to head, a layer of ice had covered it.
However, the voice clearly did not intend to kill it, leaving an arm intact, enough to allow it to spend some time breaking through the ice.
"A small punishment serves as a warning; there won't be a next time."
The already cold voice seemed even colder this time.
Bai Yifei's cold face was also deathly still, and crimson true energy appeared in his hand, slowly dissolving the solid ice.
At the same time, it also illuminated the secret room in front.
In the dim light...
He seemed to see a pair of eyes brighter than the stars.
……
The General's Mansion.
Ji Wuye slammed his fist on the table in anger.
"You bastard, how dare you insult me like this!"
He was just worried that Lord Changxin was lacking women, so he kindly sent Yingge over, but in the end, Moya and Baifeng were both taken away!
As a result, all the birds were almost dug out!
Is there such a thing?
Not long ago, he even helped to call a horse a deer, allowing Lord Changxin to show off his power!
And then this is the first thing they do? Steal his girlfriend?
"Tiger, tell me, Lord Changxin has invited me to meet him at the post station tomorrow. Should I accept?"
Having vented his anger, Ji Wuye forced himself to suppress his temper and asked the obsequious Jade Tiger beside him.
"The General will naturally go."
Emerald Tiger answered almost without hesitation.
"General, you should know that you may not be the only one to receive this invitation."
Ji Wuye paused slightly, then immediately understood what the other party meant: "You mean, Bai Yifei?"
Jade Tiger nodded and said, "General, the Marquis has most likely been won over, and in the palace, the commander of the Imperial Guard has already been replaced by someone arranged by Lady Mingzhu."
Ji Wuye's expression grew increasingly grim.
Lady Mingzhu had already cultivated her influence in the inner palace, and now with the help of the Imperial Guards, it could be said that the entire palace was under her control.
"Summoning both this general and Bai Yifei at the same time, does this Lord Changxin intend to swallow up Han in one fell swoop?"
Ji Wuye was also deeply shaken at this moment, and he suddenly felt that his perspective was really too narrow.
……
The next day.
General Ji Wuye and Marquis Bai Yifei entered the post station together and left two hours later.
With the help of the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven), this news spread rapidly...