Free Web NovelChapter 1137: Chapter 1128: Victory Banquet (13)
Their tempers were explosive, "We’ve let him go once already, and now he wants us to let him go a second time?!"
The assassin remained silent.
The knife in his hand edged three inches closer to the Eldest Prince’s neck.
Marquis Dongxiang didn’t take the assassin’s threat seriously at all.
A few days ago, he was threatened because the Eldest Prince wasn’t present, but now that the Eldest Prince was here, if they were successfully threatened again, his years as a bandit would be for naught.
The assassin demanded that Marquis Dongxiang release Duke Chong, promising to free the Eldest Prince as soon as Duke Chong was safe.
Unfortunately, Marquis Dongxiang ignored him.
He approached with the Eldest Prince step by step. The assassin became anxious, "Release him!"
Before he finished speaking.
An arrow shot towards him, hitting the assassin right in the temple.
The assassin died instantly.
The assassin might have sensed it but he was close to the boat, with Marquis Dongxiang in front of him, leaving him nowhere to hide.
Just at this moment, Duke Chong’s hidden weapon in his hand activated, shooting towards the Eldest Prince.
Marquis Dongxiang noticed in time and blocked two of them, but one hit him in the shoulder.
Duke Chong took advantage of the chaos to escape.
Just as he broke through the window, Su Chong struck him from behind with a sword.
Duke Chong instinctively turned around—
only to see the flash of a blade. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
A splash of blood appeared on his neck.
Su Chong sealed his throat with one sword.
Duke Chong fell down stiffly, with a loud thud.
The sound was unpleasant, but everyone felt unprecedented relief.
Though they couldn’t capture Duke Chong alive and bring him back to the Capital to be beheaded publicly.
But at least he was dead.
This was just as well, since Duke Chong was the son of the Old Duke Chong.
If he were killed publicly, it’s hard to tell how many people would criticize the Old Duke Chong for failing to educate his son properly.
If the Late Duke Chong’s Princely Heir had knowledge in the netherworld, he surely wouldn’t want the Old Duke Chong to be subjected to criticism.
All of Duke Chong’s men were wiped out, and Uncle Li ordered the boat to be turned around and return to the Capital.
The Eldest Prince had been hit by the hidden weapon, which was poisoned.
Fortunately, Su Chong carried Antidote Pills with him and gave them to the Eldest Prince.
As for the hidden weapon, a doctor would be needed to help him extract it.
Two hours later, the boat docked, Su Chong helped the Eldest Prince to the medical center, and after examining the Eldest Prince’s injuries, the doctor shook his head, "This hidden weapon is too fine, I can’t extract it."
They consulted several doctors in vain.
The doctors concluded that the hidden weapon was lodged in the scapula; they couldn’t tell if the tip of the weapon had barbs, and these noble bodies were too risky to treat casually.
Treating inadequately wasn’t the problem, but if they caused death, that would mean the entire family is doomed.
Uncle Li looked at Marquis Dongxiang and suggested, "Perhaps try using a magnet?"
"In the military camp, when an arrowhead broke inside, the lady used a magnet to extract the arrowhead."
Upon hearing this, the doctor promptly said, "It could be worth a try."
Marquis Dongxiang nodded, "Quickly find a magnet."
Not many magnets were available; it took almost half an hour to locate one.
The small magnet had weak attraction, likely unable to pull out the hidden weapon, and since it pulled slowly, the Eldest Prince would suffer greatly.
A large magnet approached the Eldest Prince.
The Eldest Prince sweated profusely from the pain on his forehead.
The pharmacy attendant gave him a stick to prevent him from biting his tongue.
Uncle Li brought the magnet closer.
After a fierce tremor on the Eldest Prince’s forehead.
The hidden weapon flew out and was tightly attracted to the magnet.
The Eldest Prince fainted.
The wound wasn’t deep, but the hidden weapon had injured the bone, requiring a longer recovery period.
Originally they intended to ride back to the Capital, but considering the Eldest Prince’s injury, they opted for a boat.
After recovering for three days, the Eldest Prince’s complexion improved significantly.
Once the boat was docked, he rode back to the Capital, just in time to meet up on the day before the army’s triumphant return.
Duke Chong’s head was severed and placed in a box, carried back to the Capital along with Prince Qi’s head.
Upon learning that both Prince Qi and Duke Chong were dead, the Emperor was overjoyed.
On the day of the army’s triumphant return, the Emperor led civil and military officials out of the city to welcome them.
The Flying Tiger Army washed away their previous humiliation and gained great fame.
Additionally, the truth behind the Flying Tiger Army’s destruction had been uncovered.
After paying respect to the Emperor, the Flying Tiger Army presented the heads of Prince Qi and Duke Chong.
The Emperor couldn’t bear to look directly.
"Hang them over the city gate for public display for three days."
After issuing this order, he said to the Old Duke Chong and the others, "Generals, for enduring hardships while defending our Daqi soldiers, I’ve ordered a banquet in your honor."
The Emperor and the generals entered the palace.
The previous Flying Tiger Army officers followed into the palace, while others camped in the barracks.
The Second Prince, heir of Prince Qi, was taken into the Ministry of Justice Prison, awaiting execution.
The people’s cheers were continuous.
A few young masters of Su chose a good spot and stood there.
Seeing Marquis Dongxiang coming on horseback, Young Master Su broke free from the servant’s restraints and ran forward.
When Marquis Dongxiang opened his arms to lift his son onto the horse, Young Master Su turned away petulantly, calling out to Marquis Jibei, "Grandfather!"
Marquis Jibei laughed heartily.
He reached out and lifted Young Master Su onto the horse’s back.
"Haven’t seen you in a year, you’ve grown a lot taller," Marquis Jibei laughed and said.
Not just young Master Su, but also Young Master Shen.
Originally Marquis Dongxiang would hold Young Master Su, and Marquis Jibei would hold Young Master Shen perfectly.
Now the grandfather’s embrace was taken, leaving Young Master Shen to be held by Marquis Dongxiang.
Honestly, his little heart was beating wildly.
The Ninth Prince and Young Master Zhao were also lifted onto the horses, heading into the palace to attend the banquet.
The banquet was lively, the only slight regret was that Su Jin and Xie Jingchen were still at the border.
While the army had returned to the Capital, the Princess and Prince Consort remained there, the Emperor truly didn’t know what to say.
He longed to see his grandson.
To say the one who most annoyed the Emperor, it would definitely be none other than Marquis Dongxiang.
Knowing the Emperor wished to see his daughter and grandson, he kept praising Yuanyuan’s good looks, which angered the Emperor, making him want to order someone to drag Marquis Dongxiang away for a beating.
Not just the Emperor, but also Marquis Jingguo. His son hadn’t returned, leaving him unsure if he had gained a grandson or granddaughter.
The banquet did not discuss awarding titles; everyone simply drank, determined not to leave until drunk.
After the banquet dispersed, Young Master Su wanted to go back to Marquis Jibei Mansion with Marquis Jibei, but Marquis Dongxiang promptly lifted Young Master Su onto the horse.
Young Master Su’s feet flailed, "Put me down!"
Marquis Dongxiang gave him a smack on the butt.
"You haven’t seen your father for a year, and you refuse to give your father face right here on the street; your boldness has grown."
Young Master Su was still angry, "You sold me for grain and grass; our father-son relationship has been sold off by you!"
Marquis Dongxiang, "... ."
Young Master Su shouted loudly.
Before he finished, laughter erupted.
Marquis Dongxiang’s face was full of black lines.
"Who told you this?" Marquis Dongxiang asked, his lips twitching.
"If you don’t want people to know, you shouldn’t have done it in the first place!" Young Master Su shouted.
"Humph!"
"No one told me; I just overheard!"
Young Master Su waved at Marquis Jibei, "Grandfather, I can’t stay at Dongxiang Marquis Mansion anymore, I want to go live at Jibei Marquis Mansion."
Marquis Jibei couldn’t help but chuckle.
Marquis Dongxiang picked up Young Master Su and tossed him directly to Marquis Jibei.
Young Master Su, "...!!!"
His heart felt exhausted.
He didn’t want to speak anymore.
Mrs. Tang was also present at the palace banquet, and Marquis Dongxiang needed to pay respects to the Old Madam of Jibei Marquis Mansion. Whether Young Master Su mentioned going to Jibei Marquis Mansion or not, he would still take him there.
