HLnovel Chapter 546 Hongmen Banquet
Chapter 546 Hongmen Banquet
Chapter 546 The Feast at Hongmen
After hearing Ye Ru's words, Xie Ming's face showed some doubt.
This is clearly a trap, so why are they still unafraid of danger and going to the altar to worship together?
Does that mean that if the other party doesn't know where they went, they are almost certainly going to die?
"Since you want to go, then go ahead. But I have to tell you, be careful in everything you do!"
After a moment of contemplation, Xie Ming spoke to Ye Ru with a very serious expression.
"I know, thank you very much, sir. Although the journey is very dangerous, I must go no matter what, because the souls of 100,000 heroes of our Yanhuang Kingdom are not at peace, and I must bring them back to the country."
Nodding, Ye Ru bowed deeply to Xie Ming and expressed his gratitude.
Although the other party was from the state of Jin, he was a man of great principle, and therefore deserved my bow.
"Then I'll be going now. Take care of yourself."
Afterwards, Xie Ming left, while Ye Ru, Zhang Dong, and Zhang Zhi headed towards the inn, preparing to go to offer sacrifices three days later.
He knew that the ruler of Jin would not admit to this, but there was no turning back now. He carried the hopes and dreams of the Yanhuang people, and he could not simply return empty-handed.
"I don't know why, but I feel like something's not quite right. We negotiated with the State of Jin for a long time, but the King of Jin didn't budge. Now that you've arrived, Jin has agreed. There's something going on here..."
Back at the inn, the four of them sat around a round table. After a long while, Zhang Dong slowly spoke.
"Yes, I think so too. Could there be a trap here?"
Zhang Zhi also realized what was happening and looked at Ye Ru with a worried expression.
"Perhaps they want to kill me. I won first place in Jin and also killed Ghost Scholar and Bei Ming. My literary reputation has probably spread among the scholars and literati of the entire Ten Kingdoms. The ruler of Jin must also be threatened."
Ye Ru smiled and said.
"Wouldn't that be a trap?"
Star Ape King frowned and said.
"We're not afraid of the Feast at Hongmen. They can't do anything to us. If we don't go, the King of Jin will spread the word that we weren't sincere in doing this. He might even portray us as wicked people. So, whether we go or not, we'll be in danger. Since it's dangerous anyway, why don't we go?"
Ye Ru sneered and said.
"In that case, we'll go with you. That way, we can look out for each other."
Zhang Dongdao.
"Star Ape King, you stay outside the altar just in case. Mr. Zhang Dong, Mr. Zhang Zhi, and I will go instead, shall we?"
Ye Ru nodded, then looked at Xing Yuan Wang Dao.
"Yeah, no problem."
"Then let's go and rest first."
Soon everyone dispersed, and Ye Ru looked out the window, seemingly lost in thought.
But then he took out the "Taiping Yaoshu" and began to read it.
The secrets within the "Taiping Yaoshu" are like the deep sea, containing many secrets, and the chapter Ye Ru is currently reading is an incarnation.
Because this altar ceremony was of great importance, he had no choice but to be cautious.
He could even guess that Shi Tianze would be present this time and would assist the King of Jin in killing him.
"An avatar is a clone, capable of summoning four clones that are nearly identical to the original body..."
After reading this chapter, Ye Ru also began to put it into practice...
Three days later, at dawn, the sunlight shone in, and the entire Jin Kingdom palace began to stir.
The palace, which had always been considered a safe place, was now teeming with soldiers. The entire palace was surrounded, with countless imperial guards stationed in every corner, exuding a murderous aura.
This scene added a sense of oppression to the originally peaceful palace.
Ye Ru got up early, packed everything up, and headed towards the Jin Kingdom's palace.
Upon arriving at the palace gates, after informing the imperial guards, we proceeded inside.
Smoke swirled around the entire palace, but Ye Ru remained expressionless as he and Zhang Dong walked step by step into the palace.
"Just from the presence of these people, there are no more than ten. However, most of them are Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) or Hanlin scholars. This trip is probably a trap."
Zhang Dong took a deep breath and then said in a deep voice, which made Ye Ru's heart even more solemn.
At the same time, his murderous intent intensified.
"This time it's too dangerous, why don't we go in your place?"
Zhang Zhi said worriedly, his inner energy constantly surging, ready to leave with Ye Ru immediately if anything went wrong.
"No need, they wouldn't dare to kill us so openly, but everyone should be careful."
After walking for about ten minutes, Ye Ru and the others arrived at the altar entrance in the back garden.
"Who is coming!"
Upon seeing Ye Ru arrive, a young man clad in armor immediately picked up a spear and coldly shouted.
The soldiers all around Ye Ru began to swarm towards him.
"Ye Ru".
Ye Ru said calmly.
"So it's Chief Ye. His Majesty has been waiting for you inside for a long time. Please come in."
After confirming Ye Ru's name, the armored youths nodded, made way for him, and said.
Then, Ye Ru strode forward, while Star Ape King remained hidden in the shadows.
The Star Ape King was of the rank of Grand Scholar, so these Hanlin scholars and Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations) had no way of detecting him.
"Chief Ye, you've arrived."
The King of Jin was dressed in plain clothes today, with a warm smile on his face. However, when he saw Ye Ru, his eyes involuntarily darted around, as if he was preparing for something.
"I have met the ruler of Jin."
Ye Ru bowed to him, his gaze subtly sweeping over his surroundings.
In the distance, an extremely grand altar stood, its incense burner filled with sacrificial sandalwood. However, the guards here were also very strict, with many scholars standing there, and a somber atmosphere constantly permeated the surroundings.
On the rooftop, the Imperial Guards stood motionless, spears in hand, but their gaze was not directed outwards, but towards where Ye Ru was, as if Ye Ru were the enemy they were searching for.
"Chief Ye, there is no need to worry. These scholars were gathered by me to write the sacrificial text together. After today, I will allow you to take all those heroic souls away and let them return to their hometowns."
Seeing Ye Ru's somewhat solemn expression, the Jin State general smiled slightly and said.
"In that case, thank you very much, Your Majesty."
Ye Ru nodded, then said:
"Let's get started quickly."
"It is too early to begin now. The day of the sacrifice is after noon, so I hope Chief Ye will wait patiently."
"it is good."
Ye Ru nodded, didn't waste any more words with the King of Jin, and then closed his eyes to rest.