This time, he was determined to confront Feng Zixiao personally and eliminate him completely, otherwise how could he face the residents of Fulong Island?
As soon as he spoke, the Prime Minister stood up: "Your Majesty, please take care of your health. You can send a general from the court."
Ye Lingfeng snorted, his expression unchanged, and replied to the Prime Minister with a gloomy tone: "Isn't General Pei there?"
Not only was General Pei there, but he also brought 100,000 elite troops with him. But what did it matter? Even after they arrived, the people on Fulong Island were still massacred. From this massacre, it's clear that Feng Zixiao had already planned to target them. He even easily crossed Red Snow Lake. Who knows what he'll do next? Ever since Ye Lingfeng decided to deal with Feng Zixiao, he found the relevant maps and information about Red Snow Lake. But the more he studied it, the more alarmed he became. Red Snow Lake was a devil's trap. If used well, it would lead to complete victory; if used poorly, it would lead to complete defeat.
"emperor."
Inside the study, seeing that the Emperor was determined to go, none of the ministers dared to speak again. They all looked at the Empress, hoping that she could persuade the Emperor to give up the idea. However, Hai Ling did not stop Ye Lingfeng, because so many people had died, and they could not turn a blind eye. Sending other people would only increase the casualties. Feng Zixiao was now a devil, and with his mind, ordinary people could not deal with him. Therefore, they could only go to Hongxue Lake at night, and she would accompany him.
With that thought in mind, Hai Ling said in a deep voice, "Since Your Majesty has this intention, I have decided to go to Red Snow Lake with Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty."
Everyone knew that the matter was already settled and there was no way to stop it. Hai Ling stood up and said obediently, "Since Your Majesty has things to attend to, Ling'er will take her leave first."
"good."
Hai Ling withdrew and walked out of the study. Seeing her pale face, Shi Mei and Shi Lan remembered what Shi Zhu had said earlier. For a moment, neither of the two maids spoke, and they followed the Empress all the way back to Liuyue Palace.
Red Snow Lake is a treacherous place. How can they safely cross it? Hai Ling's eyes suddenly lit up. She remembered the Seven Star Glazed Bracelet. The Seven Star Glazed Bracelet still had one last purple glazed bead that hadn't been activated. As long as the purple glazed bead was activated, they could obtain the blueprints of the Red Snow River's interior. With the blueprints, their attack on the Great Zhou Dynasty would be a piece of cake.
Hai Ling suddenly laughed, her face full of bewitching charm. With a wave of her hand, she dismissed the palace maids and eunuchs in the main hall, leaving only Shi Mei and Shi Lan. As soon as Shi Mei and Shi Lan saw their mistress's movements, they knew that she wanted to activate the glass bead, so they quickly stayed by her side.
However, before Hailing could open the purple glass bead, she heard Fuyue come in from outside the hall to report.
"Your Majesty, Princess Chang Le has come to visit."
“Feng Qian,” Hai Ling raised an eyebrow in surprise, waved her hand to let Fu Yue invite the princess in, and stopped herself. She slowly got up and walked down from the main hall. Outside the hall, several figures walked in. The one in the lead was Feng Qian, with Feng Zihe and Helian Qianxun beside her. The three of them looked travel-worn, as if they had rushed here day and night.
Upon seeing that Feng Qian was alright, Hai Ling breathed a sigh of relief. She reached out and took Feng Qian's hand as she walked up to her, speaking softly, "Qian'er, why did you come here?"
"Ling'er, we rushed here to tell you that my brother is no longer in the capital. He may have already taken some action."
As soon as Feng Qian finished speaking, the hall suddenly turned cold. Hai Ling's face immediately turned frosty. She looked at Feng Qian, then at Helian Qianxun and Feng Zixiao, and slowly said, word by word, "That's right, he has already made his move. He came from Red Snow Lake and killed everyone on Fulong Island. He not only killed the old and children, but also whipped the corpses of men and raped and killed women. What he did is not enough even if he were to die ten times over."
As Hai Ling finished speaking, Feng Qian and Feng Zihe swayed slightly. He Lian Qianxun reached out to support Feng Qian and said anxiously, "Qian'er."
Feng Qian clenched her hands, unable to utter a single word. She felt utterly guilty. If she hadn't insisted that day, how could this heartless and insane man have come out to harm people? He was no longer her brother; he was clearly a devil, a ruthless killer.
Compared to Feng Qian's trembling, Feng Zihe was much calmer, and spoke with a composed expression.
"Red Snow Lake is still a treacherous river, and ordinary people simply cannot enter safely. How did you manage to do it, Your Majesty?"
After he finished speaking, he looked at Hai Ling in the main hall. Hai Ling also raised her eyebrows, thinking of Feng Zixiao's setback in Nanling Kingdom. He hadn't shown any extraordinary wit, but now he had easily crossed Red Snow Lake. Moreover, to cross Red Snow Lake, one must first contact the people of Fulong Island and gain a deeper understanding before entering. If he had already made arrangements, he couldn't have remained silent after suffering such a great loss in Nanling Kingdom. So, it must have been a decision he made after returning from Nanling Kingdom. But in such a short time, even if he had great abilities, it would be impossible for him to do this. So, there is another possibility.
Behind him is a hidden figure, someone who knows everything about Red Snow Lake and is directing Feng Zixiao, leading him to march down Red Snow Lake and invade Fulong Island. Moreover, given Feng Zixiao's character, he shouldn't be whipping corpses of men and raping and killing women. Such deep hatred shouldn't belong to Feng Zixiao. Although he has a grudge against Ye Lingfeng, he wouldn't hate others like this. That means the person behind him hates the people of Beilu Kingdom, so treating the people on Fulong Island this way is a condition for their actions. Who exactly is this person behind the scenes?
Hai Ling's eyes flashed coldly as she solemnly continued Feng Zihe's words: "There must be someone hiding behind him. This person is very familiar with Red Snow Lake, so he led Feng Zixiao and the others across Red Snow Lake and into Fulong Island."
What are your plans right now?
Feng Zihe raised an eyebrow and asked, while Hai Ling replied calmly, "We are preparing to head straight for Red Snow Lake. An army of 100,000 is already waiting in Wind Mist City."
Once they cross Red Snow Lake, they will attack the lands of Great Zhou.
Inside the hall, everyone's face was solemn. Now the sword was on the bowstring and had to be drawn. Feng Zihe and Feng Qian knew they were in the wrong and there was nothing they could do to stop it. Their brother had done something despicable, so how could they have the face to say a word against it? With this thought in mind, the brother and sister spoke in unison.
"We will accompany you to Red Snow Lake."
“Alright,” Hai Ling nodded. This time, if Feng Zixiao didn’t die, it wouldn’t be enough to quell the anger of the people of Bei Lu. The story of Fulong Island would likely spread throughout the capital, and Feng Zixiao would become a devil in the eyes of the people of Bei Lu. Not only Bei Lu, but the eyes of the people of the world are also discerning.
In the Imperial Study, Ye Lingfeng arranged the major affairs of the court one by one, entrusting the affairs of the court to several ministers and asking Ji Cong and the Prime Minister to take care of them. He then led Wen Bin, Ji Shaocheng, his capable subordinates, and hundreds of Feather Guards to Fengwu City overnight.
This time, everyone rode horses; no one rode in a carriage.
Hai Ling sat in Ye Lingfeng's arms as the group galloped towards Fengwu City.
On the way, Hai Ling whispered to Ye Lingfeng that she had activated the purple Seven Star Glazed Bracelet and obtained the map of Red Snow Lake from it. So he shouldn't worry, they would definitely capture Feng Zixiao this time to avenge the residents of Fulong Island, and they must also capture the person hiding behind Feng Zixiao.
As Ye Lingfeng rode his horse, he discussed the issues with Hai Ling. When Hai Ling mentioned that there was someone hiding behind Feng Zixiao who hated the people of Bei Lu, a thought flashed through Ye Lingfeng's mind, and he spoke with a bloodthirsty glint in his eyes.
"Could it be that the person behind Feng Zixiao is actually Princess Danatu Ke'er of the Green Ant Clan that was wiped out back then?"
As soon as Ye Lingfeng mentioned it, Hai Ling nodded almost immediately. That's right, the person behind Feng Zixiao must be Dana Tu Ke'er. This person has an irreconcilable hatred for them, and only Dana Tu Ke'er has a reason to wipe out the people on Fulong Island, to have their corpses whipped, and to rape and kill a woman. Because the Green Ant Clan was wiped out by Ye Lingfeng that day, how could Dana Tu Ke'er forget the hatred of her clan's extermination? Moreover, it was because of her own selfish desires that the entire Green Ant Clan was harmed.
"This time we're going to have to deal with two devils."
Chapter 134 Shocking Change
Ye Lingfeng and Heng traveled non-stop and finally arrived at Fengwu City five days later. In the city, General Pei and others had already received the news that the Emperor and Empress had arrived with their entourage. So General Pei and the Prefect of Fengwu City and others went out of the city to greet them. When Ye Lingfeng appeared, everyone dismounted to pay their respects and welcome the Emperor and his entourage into the city.
The streets were solemn and oppressive. Although many people were buying and selling things, everyone's face showed anger and unease. Although the soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty had wiped out the people on Fulong Island, they did not enter Fengwu City for a short time. It was unknown whether they had received news that the 100,000 elite troops of the Great Zhou Dynasty were stationed outside Fengwu City and therefore dared not advance rashly, or whether they had other plans.
In short, a heavy sense of impending war shrouded Wind and Mist City.
Several fine horses galloped through the street like a gust of wind, causing the people on the street to cry out in surprise from time to time.
"I heard that the Emperor and Empress have come to Wind Mist City. Are those two celestial couples in front of us the ones?"
"Yes, I heard that the Emperor and his entourage have arrived."
"That will definitely resolve this crisis." The appearance of Ye Lingfeng reassured many people in Fengwu City, as they had heard a lot about the emperor's deeds and felt at ease when they thought of him.
At the mansion in Fengwu City, the group dismounted. Ye Lingfeng took the lead and walked directly to the main hall of the mansion, followed closely by several figures. The matter was urgent, so Ye Lingfeng didn't bother with formalities. He just wanted to hear about Fulong Island.
Inside the main hall, the Emperor and Empress sat at the lower level, followed by the others in order: Helian Qianxun, Feng Qian, Feng Zihe, then General Ji, General Pei, Lord Wen, the Prefect of Fengwu City, and others. The hall was packed with people.
The entire hall was solemn and heavy; everyone was silent, not daring to utter a sound, and all looked down at the ground.