The Demon Lords

Chapter 1084: Chapter 260: Smart

Perhaps it was Zheng Fan’s earlier threat and decisiveness that worked,

or maybe it was A Ming’s independent effort that had an effect,

Qu Mingxuan stopped advancing and instead began to retreat.

Because no matter how fast his movements were, they couldn’t be faster than the opponent’s blade.

The other nobles did not dare to speak much at this moment, because the situation today could easily lead to the regent’s death, and Chu could once again fall into chaos.

At the same time, what the regent said about transferring power to the Fifth Prince also made many nobles present shudder.

This statement once again consolidated the "fact" that this was the true regent.

Because only the regent could issue such an Imperial Edict in this situation.

However, the Fifth Prince was in Wutong County, where his interests were tied to the local forces of Wutong County and the Shanyue tribes.

In other words, the Fifth Prince’s base did not align with these ancient Chu State nobility present, so everyone did not want to give the Fifth Prince a chance.

Lord Zheng shouted:

"Allow us to leave, and I will return your regent of Chu to you!"

No one responded.

Lord Zheng directly ordered:

"Jin Shuke, bring the horses!

Who dares to obstruct will be the reason the regent dies!"

There were indeed many horses here, not to mention the hundred and eight white horses that Qu Peiluo brought for the marriage proposal, all were fine steeds.

Led by Jin Shuke, Snow Sea armored soldiers openly went to bring the horses, completely ignoring the surrounding Chu people’s weapons.

With the horses brought, Lord Zheng mounted first, then took the princess from the platform, seating her in front of him.

Siniang, holding the regent hostage, also mounted a horse, and everyone was ready.

The surrounding Chu nobility were like statues, throughout, no one dared to stop them.

In the distance, dust was flying, as over two thousand Blue Luan troops had arrived, forming a line ahead but not charging forward.

Zheng Fan had one arm around the princess, the other grasping the reins.

The princess could feel that Lord Zheng, though appearing calm, was actually very tense, his body rigid with anxiety.

Indeed, he was tense,

because life and death were decided in an instant.

This was different from leading an army into battle before, because no matter how uncertain the war, there was always a chance to fight and survive for victory. Here, if derailed, it meant certain doom.

This feeling of walking a tightrope was thrilling, but Lord Zheng felt that after this, he should be more conservative below.

After all, in life, balance is essential for health.

"Jin Shuke, release Huwei General! Huwei General is sincere and a good man; good men should be rewarded!"

"Understood, Lord!"

Jin Shuke dropped Qu Peiluo off his horse.

Qu Peiluo rolled on the ground twice before passing out.

"Everyone, if mountain won’t turn water will; we shall meet again on the battlefield. Identify yourself, and I, Lord Pingye, will spare you, honoring your attendance at my grand wedding!

Go!"

"Hyah!"

"Hyah!"

The Yan people galloped away, and the over two thousand Blue Luan troops that had already arrived did not receive orders from the higher-ups of the Qu Clan, hesitated momentarily, and did not choose to obstruct.

Qu Mingxuan stood in place, fists clenched tightly.

Today’s events, the Qu Clan’s honor was utterly tarnished.

But now was indeed not the time to worry about the Qu Clan’s own face, because the regent was still in the hands of the Yan people.

...

The Blue Luan army had indeed mobilized, with units stationed outside the royal retreat setting off first. Several cavalry units of over a thousand riders each set off to pursue and block, while orders were relayed to all locations to set up checkpoints to intercept.

The Chu nobility finally reacted and made corresponding moves.

Earlier in the retreat, they were stunned by Zheng Fan directly stabbing the regent, but once Zheng Fan left, all branches of the military quickly took action.

However, the initial pursuit was naturally a bit constrained, acting with caution.

Once the nobles learned that the regent had not been captured, the intensity of the pursuit would surely increase rapidly, and the boundless anger of the Chu people would undoubtedly erupt.

After all, this is Chu State, this is Chu region!

However, there would naturally be a time gap between those two military orders;

Lord Zheng sought fame, but certainly did not want posthumous fame. So now, the show had been put on, people had been displayed, and the only element remaining was to live and return!

After leaving the royal retreat, Zheng Fan’s team rode straight towards Zhou County, and the northern city gate of Zhou County was suddenly set on fire from within by someone breaking through, with a group of over two hundred riders charging out. After a brief intermingling, one path headed west, the other northwest, and they split into two groups to continue their rapid race.

The large contingent of pursuing Chu cavalry also quickly divided into two groups to continue the chase.

...

And late into the night,

the window of a guest room on the second floor of an inn in Zhou County was pushed open from the inside.

Lord Zheng looked up at the moon in the sky and stretched lazily.

By this time, Lord Zheng had long since shed his military attire and adopted the guise of a merchant.

Behind him on the bed sat Xiong Liqing, holding a candlestick, letting the wax drip down.

Yes,

Lord Zheng and the princess were still in Zhou County.

Siniang and A Ming went one way, Xue Three led the other way, having already headed towards Qi Mountain and Mong Mountain, preparing to "escape."

But they were actually decoys, Lord Zheng was not among them.

Because the escape route was destined to be very dangerous, with too many unexpected and perilous situations.

Many movies’ entire plots, in fact, revolve around escapes and the stories along the escape.