Amor a través del tiempo

Capítulo 72

"You want to stall? I don't! Otherwise, if my Dark King really gets away, wouldn't that be a case of losing more than you gain?" Bei Chentian laughed loudly, his hand around Lin Feng's waist suddenly tightened, and he leaped up and flew towards the courtyard of the "Dark King's Mansion"!

Not only Lei Ran, but Lin Feng was also greatly surprised. What was he doing? There were enemy troops with bows and arrows all over there.

However, just as everyone was surprised, something even more shocking happened. The well-trained soldiers, who were originally armed with gleaming swords and spears, suddenly parted to make way for Bei Chentian, who flew in directly. Then, they quickly blocked the way again, and their swords, spears, bows, and arrows instantly became sharp weapons pointed at Lei Ran's side!

The army hiding in the Zhao family's palace, the troops under Zhao Jiong's command, have collectively rebelled!

The two sides immediately became like fire and water. Bei Chentian stood in the middle of the soldiers with one arm around Lin Feng, his high-arched eyebrows revealing a hint of sarcasm and a deep smile.

“Zhao Jiong! You…” Lei Ran glared back at Zhao Jiong in fury.

"This...this is impossible! This is impossible! These are all my personal guards!" Zhao Jiong's expression changed drastically, and he roared angrily, "Zhao Liang, Zhao Ru, have you all rebelled?"

The commander Zhao Liang, clad in full armor, said calmly, "Zhao Jiong, it's not that we've rebelled, but rather that we were already under the command of the Northern Star Heavenly King before we came to serve you!"

"My king is renowned throughout the world, and his wisdom is unparalleled. How dare you, a mere Lei Ran Zhao Jiong, compare yourself to my king? Humph!" Zhao Ru said with a sneer, holding a sword and spear.

Zhao Jiong was struck dumb, his face filled with shock.

Before they arrived, there were spies sent by Beichen Tian to Tiancheng! Over the years, they naturally had many ways to replace all of Zhao's private soldiers with Beichen Tian's men. Lei Ran laid down the Zhao family as an ambush, and it was impossible for Zhao Jiong's private army to take care of everything. When the personnel transfer was already kept secret, Beichen Tian's men took advantage of this loophole, managed to infiltrate Zhao Jiong's ranks, made numerous contributions over the years, rose to high positions, and then slowly carried out a major overhaul without anyone noticing.

Unexpectedly, what Lei Ran thought was his best move turned into a counterattack by Bei Chentian!

"No wonder I couldn't find your stronghold in Tiancheng all these years despite my investigations. It turns out you actually..." Lei Ran's face turned pale. It's true what they say: you can guard against a thief within your own ranks, but it's hard to guard against one. His carefully laid plan was seen through and he was turned around and blamed. This feeling was not much better than swallowing a fly.

Hearing this from the side, Lin Feng almost clapped and cheered! He was greatly impressed. Bei Chen Tian was indeed Bei Chen Tian. To be able to set up such a wonderful plan, not only did he have to see through Lei Ran's move to target the Zhao Prince's Mansion, but he also had to act without anyone noticing. How easy was that? Every step had to be taken with utmost care, otherwise it would be impossible to succeed. Yet, this man still managed to do it. He had accumulated years of experience and accomplished it.

“Lei Ran, do you know?” Bei Chentian stood in the crowd, facing Lei Ran from a distance, and said with a faint smile, “I am confident that I will not misunderstand Lin Feng. I am confident that I have the ability to keep her by my side because I have the ability to see through everything. Once I know the outcome of the mystery in advance, doubt is simply impossible. I am not trusting her, but trusting myself!”

He believed in himself because, like Lin Feng, he was a stubborn and arrogant person. Although he said he didn't believe in her, Bei Chentian, standing tall, looking dashing and handsome, was still very attractive in Lin Feng's eyes.

"My Dark King, I'm taking him with me!"

Holding Lin Feng tightly, Bei Chentian waved his hand, unleashing a barrage of arrows in front of him, while the army from the manor behind him surged forward like a tidal wave!

Lei Ran's expression was disrupted by the soldiers' shouts, and Lin Feng never saw him again.

Instead of rushing to eliminate Lei Ran, Bei Chen Tian and Lin Feng passed through the backyard of the Prince's Mansion, leading their troops to fight and retreat, taking a small path down the mountain. They left a group of people to cover their retreat. Just in case, Lei Ran must have also mobilized a large army, but he just didn't want to attract Bei Chen Tian's attention and hadn't arrived yet, so they had to leave quickly.

Having already planned ahead, Bei Chentian naturally chose his route. He immediately took the road to Linxian Town, summoned a fast horse, and galloped along the path.

"Will Lei Ran catch up?" Lin Feng looked at Chaolin Mountain in the distance, still feeling a bit like he was in a dream.

"Don't worry, what do you think Yin Qing went off to do? He'll create chaos and teach Lei Ran a lesson," Bei Chentian said confidently.

"Heh, that's true. With Yin Qing's martial arts skills being so high, almost no one can stop him," Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Just because he's skilled in martial arts doesn't mean I'm bad! You heartless woman, can't you take a closer look at me?" Bei Chentian glared at her with a dark expression.

"Alright, I'll show you what I'm made of. The Zhao family's hidden soldiers have been exposed just like that. It'll probably be much harder for you to pacify Tiancheng in the future." Lin Feng glared back and reminded him.

Although Bei Chentian gave Lei Ran a hard time in this battle, the actual situation is not optimistic. Bei Chentian probably bet all the ambushes near Tiancheng Imperial Capital on this point, but they have not yet grown to the point where they can eliminate Lei Ran in one fell swoop. Otherwise, he would not have run away without fighting just now.

Clearly, Lei Ran had brought a considerable number of troops. Even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. Seeing that there was no chance to take his life, Bei Chentian decisively made the decision to retreat.

"You are far more important. With you, not only is it a natural achievement, but pacifying the world will also be easy." The man smiled at her with his handsome face, which, combined with the bright sun, was charmingly wicked.

With her there? Actually, even if he could pacify the world, wouldn't it be because of him?

Looking at him, Lin Feng suddenly felt like laughing, and the corners of his lips unconsciously turned up, leaving Bei Chentian with a genuine and carefree smile.

Many years later, when Bei Chentian recalled that smile, and the time when they rode away on horseback to escape Tiancheng's pursuers and returned to Beichen, he still couldn't help but smile.

Chapter Seventy-Two: Side by Side (The End)

The snow that year fell exceptionally heavily, weighing down the branches, just like the feeling in Bei Chenxiang's heart.

A cold wind blew in through the window. Bei Chenxiang turned his wine glass upside down, the wine soaking his shirt. He paused for a moment, a bitter smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips. Why did he think of that day again?

A few days ago, the Heavenly King Beichen returned with his troops. It was the first time Beichen Xiang had seen him place a person in front of his saddle without any scruples. That stunningly handsome man, his own brother, was laughing so happily, his long arms tightly holding another "man" in front of the saddle, completely unconcerned about the pale and terrified expressions of the civil and military officials who looked like they had seen a ghost. He openly and laughingly rode his horse into the capital.

What is that called? It's clearly an announcement to the world!

As for the person who had always held his heart, although he looked unwilling and even rolled his beautiful eyes, he did not openly refuse. However, it was said that afterwards, the emperor's palace was in a mess with flying sand and stones, as if a very fierce battle had taken place...

Oh, An, you have ultimately chosen to be with your elder brother.

You once said you would never be anyone's woman. I couldn't understand it then, but now I understand its meaning. Perhaps this is the best way. Only my brother can truly understand you and give you the freedom, power, and everything you want.

"Your Highness, the time is almost here, it's time for the Dark King's investiture ceremony..." A servant from the Prince's residence came to remind him.

"Prepare the horses, I'm going to the palace now." Bei Chenxiang sighed, gently setting down his wine cup. Unexpectedly, a wild, cold wind blew in, overturning the cup and spilling the wine everywhere...

What is destiny?

Bei Chenxiang shook his head, put on his exquisite clothes, and reeked of alcohol, but his dark eyes were clear. Sometimes it's okay to dream, but one day the dream will end. It's not that he doesn't want to pursue it, but since that person has already found happiness, all he can do is silently wish them well.

"I am drafting a memorial to the throne, stating that I intend to go to the border to guard the territory of Beichen."

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The Beichen Imperial Palace was bustling with activity as officials gathered, on the eve of the investiture ceremony for the "Dark King of Beichen".

However, due to the Heavenly King's absurd behavior when he entered the city these days, it caused a great uproar in the city, and everyone was talking about it.

In contrast to the bustling front hall, Bei Chentian was quietly holding a cup of hot tea in the back hall, reviewing piles of memorials.

"Your Majesty, are you not going to deal with this pile of memorials?" Ouyang Xiao asked with a bitter face, pointing to the memorials that were almost piled up like a small mountain. The aloof Nangong Chuixue next to him nodded hurriedly.