Chapter 62 Secretly assassinating Chen Cang
Hu Jinghui is not a fool. He realized that Zhao Ji had concealed many facts, but these were no longer important to him.

"Chengyuan, maybe you have many unspeakable secrets that you don't want me to know. However, I have found out your origins. From your experiences in Youzhou, I believe you have no ill will towards Di Gong. This is enough for me."

"As for the dispute between you and Yuan Tiangang, whether it is true or false, I can't control it, and I don't want to control it."

"I just hope you will never hurt Di Gong!" Hu Jinghui emphasized again.

Zhao Ji heard this and gave a bitter smile: "My Lord, as the prime minister of the dynasty, treats me as his son or nephew. I can't protect him enough, so how could I harm him?"

Hu Jinghui also laughed when he heard this: "I'm just worried that your identity is unknown and you have bad intentions by staying with Di Gong."

Zhao Ji responded frankly: "If I have any selfish motives around you, it's probably because I want to use his support to go higher. There's nothing to be ashamed of."

In the past few days, Hu Jinghui was away, and Zhao Ji took over the position of the Qianniu Guard of the Imperial Envoy Guard. He felt that the taste of power was addictive, so it was no wonder that he had such an attitude towards Li Qingxia.

During the trip to Youzhou, Zhao Ji was surprised to find that even though he was just a small guard, with the support of Di Renjie, he could have an impact on the operation of the huge empire.

The fate of the innocent people who died in the original drama may have changed because of his arrival, which gives Zhao a sense of vain satisfaction.

He wanted to go further and further.

Looking at Hu Jinghui in front of him, Zhao Ji thought to himself: "Huzi, maybe after I come, your ending will change..."

Hu Jinghui did not notice Zhao Ji's inner turmoil, but just advised: "Chengyuan, I hope you can learn more from Di Gong's way of dealing with people, and never go astray."

Zhao Ji nodded in agreement. If one wants to be remembered in history instead of being infamous, one must package himself well during his lifetime and follow the right path.

"Okay, Chengyuan, that's all I have to say. We'll meet again if we're lucky." After saying that, Hu Jinghui left without looking back.

Zhao Ji stood there, looking at Hu Jinghui's figure and watching him leave.

After a moment, he took off the two amulets from around his neck and rubbed them in his hands.

"I don't know what happened to Xiaomei and Xiaofeng."
-
After watching Hu Jinghui leave, Zhao Ji returned to the ghost town.

After walking a few steps, two Qianniu guards immediately approached Zhao Ji and said, "General, where have you been for so long? The Yiyang Princess is making a fuss."

"She smashed things in the room and spilled the food and water sent to her everywhere. We can't persuade her or stop her, and the brothers can't do anything about her." Qianniuwei complained.

When Zhao Ji heard that Li Qingxia was making trouble again, he immediately frowned and said, "It's okay. I'll go take a look."

As they spoke, several people rushed towards the cave where Li Qingxia was.

In the cave, Li Qingxia had been making a fuss for a long time and had not eaten, so she was now a little exhausted.

The Qianniu Guards didn't dare to appear in front of her room and stayed away.

She walked out of the room, looking for Zhao Ji with tears on her face: "Where is your general? Call him over, I have something to tell him."

The Qianniu guards looked at each other and evaded the question, saying, "Princess, General Zhao has urgent official business to attend to. It's the same if you tell us what you want to say."

"You! Just wait and see. When you get to Lord Di, I'll sue you." Li Qingxia was so angry that she wanted to die.

At this time, Zhao Ji came out from the dark with his men: "Why are you so angry, Princess? I am here, what do you want me to do?"

Li Qingxia suppressed her anger and said, "I ask you! When can we go to Youzhou? I don't want to stay in this damn place anymore!"

Zhao Ji replied calmly, "I can't say for sure when I will return to Youzhou. I just finished counting the official silver and other items in the cave today, and it will take some time to transport them away."

"After that, I will lead others to seal the entrance of the cave. After all this is done, the princess can go to Youzhou."

Li Qingxia asked impatiently: "Then how long do I have to wait? Can't someone be sent to take me back in advance?" Zhao Ji shook his head and said: "I'm afraid not. According to Di Gong, ensuring the princess's safety is the top priority. The imperial guards are here. This is the safest place in Youzhou."

"We'll send our troops to escort the princess to Youzhou. We're afraid that bad guys might harm her on the way. And the princess doesn't need to worry. She'll be in Youzhou in three or four days at most."

Li Qingxia sighed helplessly: "I will wait for three more days at most. If I don't go to Youzhou after three days, I will go to Youzhou by myself!"

"Princess, please wait patiently. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave." Zhao Ji turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Li Qingxia shouted, "I want to change rooms! And have someone send dinner over!"

Zhao Ji laughed when he heard this: "As you wish, Princess."
-
A few days later, in the Youzhou Governor's Mansion.

Di Chun looked a little haggard after more than ten days of continuous running. "Master, I have completed what you asked me to do. I was afraid that you would worry, so I rushed back day and night. The emperor's edict has also arrived, and the Qianniu Guards who are going to announce it are waiting in the main hall."

Hearing this, Di Renjie showed a satisfied smile on his face: "Okay, okay, you've worked hard, go down and have a rest."

Afterwards, Di Chun retreated to rest, while Di Renjie took Jili Khan and Li Yuanfang into the main hall to prepare to receive the imperial edict.

When the messenger saw Jili Khan and Li Yuanfang, he hesitated and said, "Your Majesty's secret order only allows Lord Di to receive it."

Di Renjie nodded, turned to Jili Khan and Li Yuanfang, and invited them to rest in the west room.

Only Di Renjie and the Qianniu Guard were left in the main hall. The Qianniu Guard handed over a red brocade set with an embroidered dragon: "Master Di, please accept the order."

Just as Di Renjie was about to kneel down, the Qianniu Guard stopped him and said, "Sir Di, His Majesty has specifically ordered that you do not need to kneel down to receive it. Just open it and read it."

Di Renjie thanked the emperor, reached out to take the brocade box, took out the imperial edict and quickly glanced through it, with a look of joy on his face.

"Great! Your Majesty is wise. You have worked hard, please go to the East Flower Hall to rest."

After the messenger left, Jili Khan and Li Yuanfang walked out of the west room.

Jili Khan couldn't wait to ask: "Master Di, how is it, has the Emperor of the Great Zhou agreed?"

Di Renjie was delighted: "The Emperor has approved my request. Wang Huaizhen, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Hebei Province Army, has stationed troops in Changhua and is waiting for the Khan to arrive. I'm afraid the Khan will leave immediately. We just met in such a short time and we are about to separate again."

Jili Khan's lips trembled a little. He grabbed Di Renjie's hand and said, "Master Di, I am grateful for your kindness. Jili swears in the name of my ancestors that I will never be an enemy of China in this life. If you break this oath, you will be condemned by both humans and gods!"

As he spoke, Jili Khan reached out and took off the tiger-head flying eagle ring and placed it in Di Renjie's hand.

"Turkic men always speak with great force. This ring is given to you, sir. From today on, anyone in the Turkic country will regard you as auspicious!"

Di Renjie held Jili Khan's hands tightly and said emotionally: "Khan, people are sentimental when they grow old. I hope I can see you again in my lifetime."

Jili Khan nodded solemnly: "Yes, yes. If Jili can return home smoothly and put down the rebellion, he will go to Chang'an in person to meet the emperor of the Great Zhou. Then, I will definitely meet you again."

"Okay, we have a deal. We'll meet in Chang'an!" Di Renjie said, holding Jili Khan's hand tightly.

Li Yuanfang interrupted at this time: "Sir, do you want me to escort Khan to Changhua?"

Di Renjie refused and said, "No, I will send the guards to escort the Khan. If you leave, the enemy may realize that the Khan has left the Governor's Mansion."

Jili Khan nodded and said, "Master Di is right. In that case, Jili will say goodbye. Take care, both of you!"

"I wish Khan all the best and that the rebellion will be quelled as soon as possible. See you in Chang'an!" Di Renjie bowed deeply to Jili Khan.

"See you in Chang'an!" Jili Khan also bowed deeply to Di Renjie and turned to leave.

(End of this chapter)