"Under no circumstances should Qin be allowed to annex Wei."

"Please, Your Majesty, issue the order..."

One after another, the ministers of Chu State spoke up.

For them.

Naturally, they acted according to Huang Xie's expression, and the mission to Qin was also led by Huang Xie, aimed at probing Qin, and also to prepare for a military expedition against Qin.

Listening to the echoing voices in the court.

Huang Xie turned his gaze toward King Xiong Han of Chu behind him, with a touch of concern in his eyes.

Afterward.

Huang Xie turned his head again and slowly said, "The esteemed lords are correct; we must not let Qin grow any further."

"Lord Li Yuan."

Huang Xie said loudly.

"Present, my lord."

A middle-aged man stepped forward, replying loudly.

"How are the provisions and supplies I tasked you with? How goes the troop mobilization?" Huang Xie asked in a deep voice.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty."

"Everything is ready now, just awaiting Your Majesty's command." Li Yuan said with an unchanging expression.

"Convey my command."

"Take the Tiger Talisman, order Shangjiangjun Xiang Yan to lead three hundred thousand troops north to attack Qin."

"Our Great Chu responds to Wei's request for aid, to punish the unjust Qin."

"Let the world bear witness," Huang Xie declared loudly.

"Your Majesty is wise."

The Chu officials in the court called out in unison.

Faced with Huang Xie's authority, no one dared to oppose him.

Not even King of Chu seated on the throne expressed any objection to Huang Xie's decision, or rather, even if he had objections, it wouldn't change anything.

"Alright."

"Court is dismissed."

Huang Xie nodded and addressed the assembled officials and generals.

"We take our leave."

The Chu State ministers in the court bowed and then withdrew one by one.

However, after glancing at Huang Xie on the steps, Li Yuan and a few other ministers seemed to have an inscrutable look in their eyes, although it wasn't apparent.

Once everyone had left.

"Zhong Fu."

"Are we really going to move against Qin?"

Once the officials had gone, King of Chu immediately looked at Huang Xie and asked, his words tinged with worry.

"Han'er."

"Zhong Fu is already old, perhaps just another year or two."

"If Zhong Fu truly dies, how do you think the court will treat you?" Huang Xie sighed, speaking earnestly.

"I am the king of Great Chu, do they truly dare to oppose me?" King Han of Chu's face changed.

"Everything is currently suppressed by me; once I die, everything will change."

"Attacking Qin is a crucial step; by doing so, we can reshuffle the military, place loyalists to you, ensuring your safety."

"Over the years, Zhong Fu has aged, and control over court affairs and the military has waned."

"Although they haven't shown it, any mistake on my part would lead them to attack in unison, as they have been suppressed by me for too long," Huang Xie explained slowly.

Evidently.

Though elderly and wielding immense power in Chu State, feared by none, Huang Xie had long since seen the state of affairs clearly.

"Zhong Fu."

King Han of Chu looked at Huang Xie with deep emotion.

Though Huang Xie was domineering and powerful in Chu, he was undeniably good to him, and concerning the palace rumors, how could he not be aware?

The elderly man before him might indeed be his father.

"Alright."

"Great King, you must rest well."

"Once the military affairs are arranged, and we move north against Qin, I will also arrange my future affairs for when the old minister is no longer, sufficient to protect the Great King." Huang Xie patted King Han of Chu's shoulder, smiling as he departed.

King Han of Chu watched Huang Xie's receding figure, inexplicably feeling a sense of unease welling up in his heart.

"Zhong Fu."

King Han of Chu suddenly called out.

"What else, Great King?"

Huang Xie turned his head, smiling faintly, with a gentle warmth akin to that of a parent.

"Noth... nothing else."

"Zhong Fu, be cautious of everything." King Han of Chu said, his heart trembling.

"Thank you for your concern, Great King." Huang Xie smiled and turned to leave.

At that moment.

Outside the palace, a contingent of troops had been assembled, lurking in various byways, while a new group of archers patrolled the palace walls, with visible bloodstains and scattered corpses lying on the palace grounds.

"My lord."

"Huang Xie's carriage approaches."

On the palace tower, a commander reported to Li Yuan.

"Finally, the day has come."

Li Yuan raised his head to look at the sky, a glint of ambition in his eyes.

At this moment.

His gaze was fixated on the path leading out of the royal palace, watching anxiously but coldly.

Finally.

Under the protection of several hundred Imperial Guard Army troops, a carriage slowly made its way out.

When it came beneath the palace tower.

"Fire at will." Li Yuan ordered coldly.

Instantly.

Soldiers hidden on either side of the palace towers rose, drawing their bows to shoot at the carriage and the Imperial Guards below.

Under the volley of arrows.

Many Imperial Guards were shot before they could react.

In such an elevated, unsuspecting ambush, the Imperial Guards surrounding the carriage were easily decimated.

"Quick, protect His Majesty and return to the palace."

"Hurry..."

The Imperial Guards around the carriage shouted loudly, attempting to turn back, but the horses had been shot dead by arrows.

At this moment.

Countless Imperial Guards emerged from both sides of the official road, charging in.

Amidst cries of battle.

They swiftly surrounded Huang Xie's carriage.

"Leave no one alive."

"Kill."

The encircling Imperial Guards roared, swiftly engaging in battle, and one by one, those protecting Huang Xie fell into pools of blood.

Inside the carriage.

Huang Xie did not panic, but a wry smile appeared on the old face: "In the end, I still got it wrong."

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