The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 141 Betrayal

Seeing Nanhan Ding's death, Hudie scrunched her face. He felt so upset and angry that the man dared to take such a crazy action by betraying Wang Chengliu.

Hudie quickly glanced towards Li Changsheng, finding the man was unsheathing the sword, looking so cautious of him.

“How much?” hudie asked, but only silence was in return. “For the sake of the sky, Descendants Li,” make while combing hair backwards in frustration, “you know the purpose of my master. Just because of the little guy trying to be big, you're gonna suspect your ally?”

After a few seconds filled with doubt, Li Changsheng finally replied, “Too many, we won't be able to fight.”

Hearing Li Changsheng's reply, Hudie clicked her tongue. The sound of shouts and swords clashing from the outside grew clearer and clearer.

Hudie cussing in heart, ‘Sial!’ Then, he looked back at Li Changsheng intently. “From all the places you can make a hiding place, you even come here.” He squinted his eyes. “There's a hidden path here, don't you think?” tanyakanya.

Li Changsheng hardened his expression, and it was clearly read by the smiling Hudie. The change in expression meant that his words were right.

“Show me.”

Li Changsheng laughed. “Then let you kill me? I'm not a fool, Hudie,”.

Li Changsheng knew clearly that he was no longer useful to Wang Chengliu's side. Knowing Hudie as well as her unreasonable loyalty, the female-patronized man would definitely kill her.

The fewer the number of people who knew Wang Chengliu's plan, then the better. That must be the thing on Hudie's mind.

Hudie growled low, this is not a good time to argue

“Compared to each other, Your Majesty will prefer to ally,” Hudie replied. “There are still so many surviving supporters of He Wudi out there, and they are only willing to follow orders with your presence.” Hudie spread her hands in an indifferent style. “Again, at this moment, His Majesty has clearly taken control of Shi.” Kingdom

“What did you say?” li Changsheng asked with furrowed brows. “What do you mean by that?”

Right at that moment, there was a thumping sound on the outside of the door. “This door is locked! They must be inside!” shouted someone who was clearly not on the side of the group of Hudie and Li Changsheng.

Seeing this, Hudie's indifference soon disappeared. “We don't have time,” growled, prompting Li Changsheng to make up his mind.

“Tell what you mean!” reply Li Changsheng, not wanting to retreat before gaining certainty.

Hudie's gaze turned extremely cold, but the thump from the courtyard gate made her grit her teeth. “The Sixth Prince plans to seize the throne by killing Emperor Shi, and after that he will get rid of everyone who stands in his way. Supposedly, it has been done and Zhou forces will lead here.”

“Zhou?”

The bang that came back made Hudie clench her hand. “The Sixth Prince is a person who has a blood relationship with the previous King of Zhou, and that makes him the rightful heir to the throne of Zhou.”

Hearing that, Li Changsheng turned his head. ‘No wonder he fought so hard to control Wu!’

Now, Li Changsheng finally understood. Not only did Wang Chengliu have terrifying ambitions and abilities, but he had overwhelming support. He was the successor of King Zhou who also had the right to inherit the throne of Shi!

‘Only by dropping Wu can he become the true ruler of the Eastern Plains!’ li Changsheng exclaimed inwardly, realizing Wang Chengliu's great purpose. ‘Step by step he took without anyone smelling, such a horrible man.’

One loud bang was heard from the wooden gate again, causing a crack, a sign that the gate would soon fall. It made the two soldiers who came along with Li Changsheng slightly whine at Li Changsheng's mercy, “Y-Your Highness.”

Hudie became even more panicked and ended up exclaiming, “Isn't it still enough, Li Changsheng?! If I'm not on your side, why would I believe what you said and kill Nanhan Ding?!”

Everyone walked following Li Changsheng into a room. The former King An approached a bookcase and pulled one of the books, revealing a lever.

After Li Changsheng pulled the lever, the bookshelf shifted, revealing a secret door.

‘Really no secret room!’ peekkik Hudie in heart. ‘Killing Nanhan Ding in exchange for a way out, a transaction that is still quite profitable,’ the man said while laughing proudly at himself.

Hudie's entourage followed Li Changsheng into the secret passage. Arriving at the last rung of the stairs, Li Changsheng pulled out another lever that ended up closing the secret door behind them.

“There is only one way out of this place. If something happens to me, never expect to be able to get out of this place,” threatened Li Changsheng, making Hudie squint her eyes, unhappy.

The sound of chaos outside was completely inaudible, there was only the silence and footsteps of a number of people looking for a way out. With Li Changsheng's guide, Hudie and her subordinates walked down the underground passageway that had somehow ended up where. In addition to the small furnace that the former King An brought for lighting, no other light entered the place.

While walking, one of the soldiers said, “There is a strange smell.”

The remark made the other soldier click his tongue, feeling that his friend's statement was very stupid. “Of course this place has a strange smell. How long has it been since anyone passed this place, huh?” his reply made his friend shut up. “In addition, His Majesty brought a frankincense furnace with him.”

Li Changsheng fell silent, not poking the words of the soldiers. His entire focus was gathering on the figure of Hudie walking silently behind him. He was sure that the man was thinking of a way to kill him when they got out of here.

After walking for a long time, a barrage of stairs resurfaced that led to a door on the ceiling of the secret pathway. A soldier offered to open it, but Li Changsheng refused.

“If you just push it, then you will only set a trap and lose your head,” explained Li Changsheng while giving a frankincense furnace to one of the soldiers. “Only the royal family knows how to open this door.”

Hudie noticed how Li Changsheng turned the handle that was on the door on the ceiling. Then, seeing the man pull the object and make it slip from the door made Hudie hiss, “Are you trying to bury us all here?”

Li Changsheng ignored Hudie's curse and pushed the door outwards. The sunlight rained down on the people, making them sigh in relief because it turned out that the former King An was really able to open the door.

In one blink of an eye, Li Changsheng pushed his body out of the place, shocking Hudie and the soldiers. They thought that Li Changsheng would lock them in the underground passageway.

When Hudie was intending to jump out, she saw a hand outstretched towards her.

“Fine,” said Li Changsheng from above.

Seeing the help offered, Hudie felt like laughing, especially since she intended to immediately kill Li Changsheng after this. However, he did not reject the blessing and clasped the hand of the former King An tightly.

When he managed to set foot outside the secret passageway, Hudie patted some parts of her clothes that were exposed to dust. He raised his gaze, intending to mince words, “Kerja ba—!" However, as he could not finish his words, a sharp iron sound that pierced through the cloth and flesh suddenly sounded.

The low moaning sound from outside the hall made the soldier who was trying to get out immediately raise his gaze. At once, he froze with his face covered in horror. “Chairman!” his yell.

In front of the soldier, Li Changsheng's figure was piercing Hudie's shoulder with a sword in his hand. The man mercilessly pulled the sword back, forcing his opponent to take a few steps back before ending up kneeling on the ground.

With pain enveloping her body, Hudie growled with eyes glaring towards li Changsheng. “L-Li .. Changsheng! You're a real traitor!?”

A smile was plastered on Li Changsheng's face. At the same time, a number of Huang and Liang soldiers appeared who began to swarm himself and Hudie.

“I have never betrayed, Hudie.” Li Changsheng's expression slowly turned serious. “From the beginning .. I was never on your side.”