Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 850 - 17: Peace Returns to the Frontier, the Regent King Is Executed (Part 2)

Chapter 850: Chapter 17: Peace Returns to the Frontier, the Regent King Is Executed (Part 2)

"Proceed as planned," the military officer said, looking at the Regent King’s confidant.

He received the letter and wrote a reply.

The Regent King’s confidant, carrying the reply, returned to the Nanyue stationed troops and handed the letter to the Regent King.

Upon seeing the reply and the seal, the Regent King was jubilant, saying, "Good, proceed as planned!"

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According to Li Xingsheng’s letter, Ling Yuezi, along with Lou Chengye who was disguised as an attendant, ambushed in the forest.

"Everyone rest here. After I check the surrounding terrain, we will proceed," Ling Yuezi gestured for everyone to rest.

Hundreds dismounted.

Everyone took out water bottles and drank water.

Ah Qing and Ah Lan, from their horses’ saddles, took down several leather bags and handed them to the fifty confidants arranged by the Regent King, "Brothers, would you like some wine?"

Marching is hard work; having wine is the best.

These fifty men, seeing Ah Qing and Ah Lan’s sweet smiles, felt even more pleased and said together, "Of course, how could we refuse wine from our two sisters?"

One by one, they came and drank from the wine bags.

The drinking was lively, making others envious as they thought, look, the Princess fears the Regent King and treats his people specially.

Those without wine drank tasteless water with downcast heads.

After the fifty had finished the wine, Ling Yuezi gave Ah Qing and Ah Lan a signal.

The two maids understood and loudly said to the other maids, "The Regent King’s men intend to rebel, tie them up!"

The wine was drugged, and after drinking, the fifty men felt dizzy and had no strength to resist.

Upon hearing Ling Yuezi’s people say this, they were shocked and angry, "We aren’t rebelling; clearly, it’s Princess Yue who wants to revolt!"

"As a member of the Imperial Family, does the Princess need to rebel? The fact is, your Regent King wants to! I’m just beating him at his own game. Everyone, tie them all up!" Ling Yuezi shouted sharply.

Others did not know what was happening and looked at each other in confusion.

Ling Yuezi, sitting on the horse, looking down at the others, said, "I’ve received news that Zhao Country did not send troops to attack my Nanyue. The Regent King bribed a Zhao Country military officer, gathered a band of mountain bandits to masquerade as Zhao troops, pretending to attack my Nanyue, aiming to lure the Princess here to kill me! The Regent King’s conspiracy has been uncovered by the Emperor and all ministers. Returning to Nanyue means his death on charges of treason! Are you with the Regent King, or will you join the Princess in eliminating the traitor and restoring peace to Nanyue?"

Ling Yuezi continued to reveal the evil deeds of the Regent King.

In the coup seven years ago, the late Emperor did not suddenly die from illness; he was actually killed by the Regent King.

The increased tax silver from the raised grain tax did not enter the national treasury but went into the Regent King’s private coffers.

The Regent King abducted civilian women, living as if he were the Emperor, selecting beauties from among commoners for his pleasure.

When the Regent King controlled the barracks, anyone who didn’t bribe him couldn’t get promoted.

Previously, when the late Emperor was alive, soldiers who sacrificed for the country or were severely wounded and retired would receive pension silver sent to their homes.

But since the Regent King took power, only the deceased receive a small amount of pension silver; severely wounded receive none.

It should be known, severely wounded need silver the most!

When mentioning the Regent King’s dominance in court, these little soldiers couldn’t empathize and didn’t resent the Regent King much, but Ling Yuezi mentioned the increased grain taxes and reduced pension silver, which directly affected the soldiers’ interests.

Everyone grew angry and started shouting about overthrowing the Regent King.

Seeing everyone’s emotions rise, Ling Yuezi immediately said, "With such a villain in power, not only does the Princess find life difficult, but you have no way out either!"

"Princess, give the order, and we’ll all go together to kill the Regent King!" someone shouted.

Ling Yuezi said, "The Regent King is cunning and has many experts with him. Attacking rashly, if he gets alerted, he’ll escape to Nanyue, and the court will certainly fall into chaos."

The people quieted down, "Princess, we’re willing to follow your instructions!"

Ling Yuezi said, "Alright, then let me tell you my plan!" 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

She told everyone she had already sent people to the Zhao Country military base, controlling the Zhao officer. When the time comes, they will stage an inside-out coordination, capturing the Regent King.