Chapter 114 Zhao's Plan
"Fellow Daoist Sizhu, please speak frankly!
In the past, you have been advocating the theory of Wudang self-revolution.

Now that the news has spread that Marquis Fu'an successfully defeated the Grand Master, you have been promoting the threat theory of Marquis Fu'an.

Is your ultimate goal to promote the merger of the four sects, break the rule that the Grand Master automatically becomes the Supreme Elder and no longer interferes with the affairs of the various peaks!
Is your purpose for Wudang or for yourself?"

Taoist Mu spoke very directly and asked very impolitely.

Because Taoist Mu knew Taoist Sizhu's temper very well.

"Friend Mu, you really do understand me!

You can see right away that my ultimate goal is to promote the merger of the four sects and break the rule that the Grand Master will no longer interfere with the affairs of the various peaks!"

Taoist Mu's words did not make Taoist Sizhu angry. Instead, they made Taoist Sizhu look satisfied.

Only such a smart person is qualified to become Taoist Sizhu’s partner.

"As the Grand Elder, Brother Sizhu, you have already enjoyed all the respect and glory of Wudang. Why do you insist on the position of Wudang's chief sect leader?"

Taoist Mu is still puzzled by some of Taoist Sizhu’s thoughts.

"Friend Mu, everyone must pursue something and realize some value in life, otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of time to come to this world?
I believe I can lead Wudang to a higher level, and I will take on the position of Wudang's chief sect leader!"

Taoist Sizhu spoke very confidently and decisively.

It can be seen that Taoist Sizhu has been coveting the position of Wudang's chief leader for a long time.

"Just for power?"

There was obvious disappointment in Mu Daoren's tone.

Taoist Mu had not expected that Taoist Sizhu, the supreme elder of Wudang who was in his prime and the backbone of Wudang's present and future, would actually want to change the rules and tacit understanding passed down by the four lineages of Wudang for hundreds of years just for a little power.

Although Taoist Mu had already sensed something in the past, now that he had confirmed Taoist Sizhu's purpose through this communication, he still couldn't help feeling disappointed.

“Just for rights?

Heh~

Fellow Daoist Mu makes it sound so easy!
Perhaps this is because Mu Dao Ren already has power, so he doesn’t care!
I have great abilities and great ambitions!

But restricted by these broken rules of Wudang?

Fellow Daoist Mu, how can I be willing to accept this!

And if it comes to not letting go of power, who can catch up with the ancestors of the four clans?

When the four sect masters separated for various reasons, the leaders of the four sects were originally called peak masters, and only the current chief sect leader was called the sect leader.

The leader also has the power to correct mistakes made by various peaks when necessary.

At that time, the four veins will truly be divided into individuals but not families!

However, for the sake of their own rights, in order to limit the power of the chief master, let the disciples distinguish their positions, and strengthen the authority and rights of the masters of each lineage within their lineage, the ancestors of the four lineages broke the rules of the ancestors and agreed to also call the masters of each lineage the masters of the sects.

From that time on, Wudang had actually begun to split!

Although they established a chief leader above the four sect leaders, due to the existence of the leaders of each sect, the chief leader has actually lost control and influence over the other three sects except for the one he originally came from, and the four sects have long been doing their own things!

Chief leader?
It's just a nominal title outside the Wu-Tang Clan.

If they continue to do their own things like this, the Wudang Sect will be destroyed by its own people sooner or later!
I, Sizhu, have tried so hard to push the Wudang Sect to get rid of the old and welcome the new, not just for personal gain, but more for the entire Wudang!
My life has been tied to Wudang for a long time. Only when Wudang prospers and grows stronger, can I, Sizhu, realize my personal value!
Fellow Daoist Mu, since there is a precedent, there must be a follow-up!
Fellow Daoist Mu, join me in pushing Wudang to a higher level, so that future generations will always remember you and me, and let future disciples always remember our contributions to Wudang, and become legends!"

Taoist Sizhu sneered at first, then spoke in an excited tone.

Finally, Taoist Sizhu also extended an invitation to Taoist Mu.

……

"Yier, you're here!"

Just as Queen Zhao and King Ming were officially and openly falling out in the Ming Palace, and Taoist Sizhu of the Wudang Sect was secretly meeting with Taoist Mu at Mingyue Peak, Zhao Jinyu, the head of the Zhao family who had left the palace early, also began his own actions.

"Uncle Jinyu, why did you call me here urgently?"

Zhao Xingyi came up to Zhao Jinyu with his handsome face, bowed and asked.

Zhao Jinyu looked at Zhao Xingyi in front of him with complicated eyes and thought for a long time. Finally, only determination remained in his eyes.

"Yi'er, listen carefully! This is Zhao's top secret!

What I am going to tell you later, after you leave this door, you must never mention it to anyone again!"

Zhao Jinyu asked Zhao Xingyi to stand up first, and then gave him instructions.

"Yes, Xingyi understands!"

Zhao Xingyi was stunned at first, then he stood up and clasped his fists in response.

Although Zhao Xingyi didn't know what Zhao Jinyu was going to say next, he knew that what Zhao Jinyu was going to say next must be very important and might not be seen in public.

As one of the most outstanding young men of the Zhao family, Zhao Xingyi has already begun to handle some shady matters for the Zhao family after the family's situation became increasingly difficult in recent years.

However, even though he had expected it, Zhao Jinyu's next words still caught Zhao Xingyi, who was well prepared, by surprise.

"Yier, there is news from Xuzhou City that Marquis Fu'an succeeded in defeating the Grandmaster and officially became a martial arts legend!
Before Marquis Fu'an was conferred the title, among the royal children, Princess Min'an had the best relationship with Marquis Fu'an!
Besides, the matter between Princess Min'an and you has not been settled yet!

The Queen is worried that Prince Ming will use Princess Min'an's marriage to make trouble and thus restrain Marquis Fu'an!

She is using all means to send Princess Min'an out of the palace and let her go to Xuzhou City to meet Marquis Fu'an!

The Queen hopes that our Zhao family can have an expert who can break free from the surveillance of both King Ming and the Crown Prince, and pick up County Princess Min'an in the direction of Xuzhou City, and send County Princess Min'an safely to Xuzhou City!
Even Queen Zhao vaguely mentioned your name!

You should understand what this means!"

Zhao Jinyu recounted Queen Zhao's plans and intentions.

"I didn't expect that Brother Wu has become so powerful! Congratulations!
From this perspective, Wu Ge'er's chances of ascending the throne would be greatly increased!

Then our Zhao family’s crisis...

Automatically released?
In order to return to Beijing to submit memorials, my cousin Xingbai and I missed a lot of wonderful stories!

Uncle Jinyu, rest assured, I will definitely complete the Queen's request and send Sister Min'an to Xuzhou City safely."

Although Zhao Xingyi was shocked by the news that Zhu Chengwu had successfully defeated the Grandmaster, he quickly came to his senses and assured Zhao Jinyu in a joyful tone.

"Yier, don't let down the Queen and the opportunity I created for you. I hope you don't show up right after you find Min'an. It would be best if you could create a perfect hero saving the beauty scene and seize the time to advance your relationship with Min'an to the next level!
It's even possible to cook the raw rice into a cooked meal!
You should understand what I mean!

Marquis Fu'an is already married, we can't risk damaging our relationship with him, Qingya's chances are slim!
There must be no more accidents on your side!"

Zhao Jinyu once again reminded Zhao Xingyi, and even suggested that Zhao Xingyi make the matter a fait accompli.

Zhao Jinyu’s words stunned Zhao Xingyi.

"The rice has been cooked. Is this... also what the queen meant?"

Zhao Xingyi looked at his uncle Jin Yu in front of him and asked carefully.

There is a hint of expectation in his eyes!
If the request was made by Queen Zhao, then...

"Does it matter whose idea it is? As long as it's a good idea for the Zhao family, we should try it!"

Zhao Jinyu did not directly answer Zhao Xingyi's question.

How could Zhao Xingyi not react when he heard his cousin Zhao Jinyu's answer? This was not the idea of ​​Queen Zhao, but the idea of ​​Zhao Jinyu, the head of the Zhao family.

Since King Ming came to power, the Zhao family has been slow to produce a new master. The Zhao family strongly supported Marquis Fu'an to take the throne. From the moment the Zhao family arranged for him to contact Princess Min'an, Zhao Xingyi understood the Zhao family's plan and even slowly accepted the fact that he would marry Princess Min'an one day in the future.

But Zhao Xingyi never expected that this day would come so unexpectedly!

And it came in this way!
"I'll try my best!"

In response to Zhao Jinyu's arrangement, Zhao Xingyi only responded with three words.

“It’s not about trying your best, it’s about making sure!
And Yi'er, there is one more thing you need to prepare in advance, so that you won't be caught off guard when the time comes.

When King Ming discovered that Princess Min'an was missing, he would definitely send a large number of people to search for her!

He would not let Min'an, the daughter who was closest to him before the Marquis of Fu'an was enthroned, escape from his control easily.

In recent years, the gap between our Zhao family's power and the power controlled by King Ming has become increasingly larger, and my father is not in the capital...

After the news of Marquis Fu'an's successful counterattack against the Grandmaster reached the palace, our entire Zhao family is under the surveillance of King Ming. Now we can only think of a way to secretly send you out of the capital. As for the others, it depends on the situation... In other words, you are likely to go alone to meet Min'an, without any support!
Your opponents are most likely the many masters under the command of the Ming King.

Things are going to be tough!

This difficult situation may push your relationship with Min-an to a new level, but it is more likely to lead to your death...

If you really find that things are hopeless and there is no room for maneuver, I hope you can get rid of Min An immediately before you die, and don't let the people of Prince Ming and the Crown Prince take Min An back to threaten Marquis Fu'an!"

Zhao Jinyu's next words were even more cold.

If possible, Zhao Jinyu did not want to let Zhao Xingyi, one of the three most outstanding young men of the Zhao family, take risks.

After all, Zhao Xingyi is the seed of the new generation of Zhao family's master and the hope for the Zhao family's future!
But who made Marquis Fu'an successfully defeat the Grand Master?

Who made Zhao Xingyi's appearance the most outstanding among the geniuses of the younger generation of the Zhao family!
In order to satisfy Queen Zhao and please Min'an, Zhao Xingyi had a lot of contact with County Lady Min'an in recent years under Zhao's arrangement.

Only Zhao Xingyi has a sufficient emotional foundation with Min'an!

Only Zhao Xingyi could avoid being blamed too much by Queen Zhao after the matter had already been settled!
Only a talented young man like Zhao Xingyi has enough strength to send Min'an safely to Xuzhou City, and if something unexpected happens, he will also have enough power to eliminate Min'an before he dies while surrounded by King Ming and the Prince's troops.

"Master, are these also the Queen's intentions?"

The change in the name highlighted Zhao Xingyi's dissatisfaction.

Pointing out Queen Zhao also expressed that Zhao Xingyi did not want to accept such an order.

The head of the family, Zhao Jinyu, is really not a human being.

Zhao Xingyi cursed in his heart.

Forget about sacrificing his chastity, marrying Princess Min'an for the sake of Zhao is not unacceptable. After all, Min'an has a good appearance and status!

But now, according to Zhao Jinyu, the uncle and the head of the family, this mission is very dangerous and the probability of death is high!
Then...

As one of the three most outstanding talents of the younger generation of the Zhao family, after the Zhao family's situation became increasingly difficult, Zhao Xingyi did indeed accept many tasks from the Zhao family, either openly or secretly, to eliminate dissidents for the Zhao family.

However, those tasks were carefully selected by the Zhao family and only assigned to Zhao Xingyi after confirming that they were not very dangerous.

After all, the Zhao family won’t really give up on the future!
Push the most dangerous tasks to the most outstanding sons in the clan, and let the most outstanding sons go to die!

However, now this task...

"Yier, what do you think?

Yi'er, you should also understand how difficult our Zhao family's situation is now!

Marquis Fu'an was originally one of our last hopes!

Now Marquis Fu'an has suddenly revealed his strength as a master of counterattack. Our Zhao family's turnaround is imminent!

We must not be lenient now, and we must not allow any accidents to happen!"

Zhao Jinyu first asked Zhao Xingyi an unpleasant question, and then persuaded him earnestly.

Zhao Jinyu's words left Zhao Xingyi silent.

"But…"

Zhao Xingyi wanted to say something but was interrupted by Zhao Jinyu.

"No buts! Yi'er, the future of our Zhao family now depends on your thoughts!
Think about your uncles and brothers who died on various battlefields for the sake of my Zhao family's inheritance!"

Zhao Jinyu spoke earnestly, his words were full of heaviness and determination!

"I understand! Patriarch!"

In the end, Zhao Xingyi was defeated by Zhao Jinyu's stern gaze, which also had a hint of pleading and begging.

Of course, more importantly, Zhao Xingyi understood that he could not refuse the order of Zhao Jinyu, the head of the family, no matter what!

Perhaps from the moment he was born into the Zhao family, Zhao Xingyi had no room for choice and no right to do so.

"I'm sorry for wronging you, child! The Zhao family will never forget you!"

Seeing that Zhao Xingyi finally agreed, Zhao Jinyu put down the heavy stone in his heart and his tone began to become gentle.

"Master, after this incident, if I don't die, I hope to travel the martial arts world for a few years!"

Zhao Xingyi bowed and asked.

"Stranger...

you…

Does it have to be this way?
I know you feel wronged!

If I had a choice, I wouldn't make this decision.

Let you go on an adventure!
嗏

Now, what I am doing is already from the standpoint of the head of the Zhao family, trying my best to protect you and Min'an!

If you really don't want to kill Min'an, then protect Min'an and make it a done deal as soon as possible!

If I could have children...

That would be best! "

Zhao Jinyu finally noticed the change in the way Zhao Xingyi addressed her.

I also understood the emotions in Zhao Xingyi's heart.

But Zhao Jinyu still just comforted and persuaded him, with no intention of changing his mind at all.

"Master, when do I leave?"

Zhao Xingyi ignored the advice of the head of the family, Zhao Jinyu, and asked this.

The emotion in his words became increasingly cold.

Zhao Xingyi's indifference made Zhao Jinyu sigh secretly.

But after a moment's hesitation, Zhao Jinyu's responsibility as the head of the Zhao family ultimately prevailed in his heart.

"Half an hour later!

We are already a step behind!

Not only the palace...

Even all the important figures of our Zhao family have been monitored by King Ming's people!
If not for this, I would have brought Min'an out directly when I left the palace!
There is no need for the queen to come up with any other solution!
We need half an hour to prepare so that you can leave Zhao's quietly and buy you more time!

Also, after you leave the capital, go directly to the direction leading to Xuzhou from the capital, etc.!

This is the Phoenix Jade Pendant. I will give you half of it now, and the other half is in Min'an's hands!

Then, with the help of the Phoenix Jade Pendant, you will be able to sense Min An's location!"

As Zhao Jinyu spoke, she handed half of the phoenix-shaped jade pendant to Zhao Xingyi.

This phoenix jade pendant is an unformed rare treasure from heaven and earth.

It was discovered by Zhao, who was searching for rare treasures from heaven and earth.

But because it was not yet formed, this phoenix jade pendant was considered a thing that was neither worth eating nor worth throwing away for the Zhao family at that time.

Later, because the jade pendant was shaped like a phoenix and had good meaning, Zhao gave it to Queen Zhao.

Unexpectedly, it actually works here now.

"In that case, I'll go back and prepare!"

Zhao Xingyi took the half piece of Phoenix jade pendant from Zhao Jinyu's hand.

Then, without waiting for Zhao Jinyu to reply, he walked out.

"different…"

Looking at Zhao Xingyi's departing back, the rest of Zhao Jinyu's instructions were stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them out!
　Added update for the ninth milestone (1/2)

　　
　
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