The bright moon hung high in the sky, and the gentle evening breeze blew.
However, apart from the crescent moon, there was no other decoration in the night sky.
Hu Yan Longhao hid in a very concealed and gloomy corner on the city gate tower, his eyes glaring fiercely at the overlapping and imposing shadows outside the city gate.
Wei Ying was simply too much!
He had chased Hu Yan Longhao from Qingzhou to Chuanzhou for a full two days and two nights without even a moment's rest. Every time Hu Yan Longhao thought he had shaken off Wei Ying, Wei Ying would calmly catch up. And every time he thought he was about to be caught by Wei Ying, Wei Ying would actually stop to... admire the scenery?
Was he crazy?
Finally, when he arrived in Chuanzhou City, he thought he could take a good rest. But before he could rest for long, his subordinate reported that there were many people outside the city.
When he came to take a look, he was instantly stunned.
This was called... many people?
It was clearly a vast army!
The Black Cloud Army had actually caught up so quickly!
At this moment, Hu Yan Longhao actually pried off a piece of stone from the city wall.
Under the moonlight, Wei Ying stood in front of the vast army. His black robe fluttered without wind, and his eyes seemed to be able to pierce through the darkness and penetrate him.
"Hu Yan Longhao."
After organizing his troops, Wei Ying didn't waste any more words. He led the vanguard to the outside of Qingzhou City Gate and called out Hu Yan Longhao's name in an emotionless tone.
Using his inner strength, his voice was loud enough to reach everyone's ears.
The Xiliang archers on the city gate tower secretly aimed at the figure that made their hearts tremble. Even though they were in the dark, they still felt a sense of uneasiness as if the other person could see through them with just a glance.
Although the sharp arrows glistened with a cold light, they swayed unsteadily and had no accuracy at all.
Wei Ying could naturally sense the hidden danger lurking in the dark. Although there was no killing intent, he still remained on guard. He didn't know where an arrow might suddenly appear and shoot him dead.
It was always better to be careful.
However...
Despite being on guard, Wei Ying still looked calm on the surface. Seeing that Hu Yan Longhao didn't respond, he sneered and said lazily, "I thought the Second Prince was a hero, but it turns out he's just..."
"What on earth do you want to do, Prince of Ning?" Hu Yan Longhao finally couldn't stand Wei Ying's taunts. He stood up and spoke fiercely.
Being chased all the way had already exhausted him both physically and mentally. And now, Wei Ying seemed to be getting even more excessive!
On the other side, after hearing Hu Yan Longhao's reply, Wei Ying seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world. He burst into laughter, which made Hu Yan Longhao fly into a rage. "What are you laughing at! Just say what you want to say! We Xiliang people never beat around the bush!"
"Oh?" Wei Ying immediately stopped laughing, looking like a different person from before. At this moment, his sharp eyes were like hooks, and the long knife in his hand suddenly slashed at the ground, making a harsh sound.
"I'm here today to take back Chuanzhou City. You..." Wei Ying narrowed his dark eyes. "Can get out."
"Wei Ying!"
Hu Yan Longhao clenched his fist and slammed it hard on the city wall. He wished the wall was Wei Ying so that he could smash him with one punch.
However, the truth was... Wei Ying remained unscathed and stared at him intently.
And he...
His hand hurt so much!
Without showing any emotion, Hu Yan Longhao silently put his hand down. Suddenly, he let out a hideous laugh and turned to his subordinate beside him, ordering, "Go, bring our distinguished guest here!"
"Yes."
Seeing his subordinate go to fetch someone, Hu Yan Longhao suddenly felt in a great mood.
He had really brought Chu Qing this time. He could be said to be fearless!
"Prince of Ning, I hope you can still be as calm and composed as you are now!"
"What, are you going to find someone to disguise as my princess again?"
"???"
What did he mean by 'again'!
This time it was the real and genuine Princess of Ning!
"Second Prince, the person has been brought!" As soon as the subordinate finished speaking, a figure was unceremoniously pushed forward.
Hu Yan Longhao grabbed the person's shoulder fiercely with one hand and then pushed her to the edge of the city wall. He said proudly with a smug look on his face,
"Wei Ying! Look! Who is this!"
"Sure enough, you've found another fake one?" Wei Ying just lifted his eyelids and then lowered his head to play with the mane of his mount.
Hu Yan Longhao, who had been so ignored, almost fell off the city gate tower in anger.
"Wei Ying, open your eyes and take a good look. This is the real Princess of Ning that I captured from Yue Villa! Are you really that cold - hearted?" Hu Yan Longhao couldn't help but curse.
Finally, Wei Ying stopped stroking the mane. He looked up and said seriously,
"Second Prince, you..."
"I, this prince, is just so..."
"Why are you so rude?"
"???"
Hu Yan Longhao thought Wei Ying was going to say he was excessive, but instead, he said he was... rude?
Wasn't this the point?
The real point was that the Princess of Ning was in his hands!
"Prince of Ning, are you doing this on purpose? Pretending you can't hear that the princess is in my hands?" Hu Yan Longhao pushed 'Chu Qing''s body out further.
'Chu Qing' remained expressionless and didn't say a word.
Wei Ying's expression finally showed some change. "You... Have you really brought my princess this time?"
"Humph! Why would I lie to you!" Hu Yan Longhao gritted his teeth and said viciously.
"Are you my princess?" Wei Ying suddenly asked with a gentle smile.
The person being asked stiffened and then quickly waved her hands and said, "I'm not! I'm not! I'm not!"
This question was problematic!
The master was trying to take her life!
Hu Yan Longhao was completely confused by this simple and straightforward question - and - answer session.
No...
Why wasn't she the Princess of Ning?
He had personally brought her back from the villa. How could she not be?
"I'm really not." After saying that, Wei Zhi tore off the mask and then showed her teeth and smiled.
Seeing that the original Chu Qing had suddenly turned into another woman, Hu Yan Longhao couldn't help but take a few steps back in fright. If it weren't for someone supporting him, he might have fallen off the city wall!
He!!!
He had been tricked again!
Hu Yan Longhao felt like he was about to faint.
If he really fainted... It would be quite good.
It would be better than this extremely embarrassing situation he was in now.
Wei Zhi exchanged a look with Wei Ying. Then Wei Ying said unhurriedly, "Second Prince, don't be sad. Next time, next time I will definitely bring my princess and have a good chat with you. So that you don't have to find someone to impersonate her every time. If... there is still a chance in the future."
"What do you mean!" After catching those important words, Hu Yan Longhao almost roared out of control.
What did Wei Ying mean?
Was he going to kill him here?
Was he being too arrogant?
No... He couldn't let this happen. He still wanted to be the emperor of Xiliang!
Wei Ying just glanced at Hu Yan Longhao's crazy look indifferently, chuckled softly, and then said lightly, "Does the Second Prince still have anything to say or do? If not, I will... take action."
These words were spoken politely and tenderly.
However, to Hu Yan Longhao's ears, he almost died of anger on the spot.
Since Wei Ying was being like this, then don't blame him for being ruthless!
Even if he had to die...
He would make someone accompany him to the grave!