380 Furious

The entire consul were shocked, dissapointed and finally belly full of anger. General cheng peeks at their reaction and speaks with rage "not only our current emperor tried to commit fratricide once again...he also jeopardized the safety of our entire nation...we don't know what would happen to us if he were to learn of our existence...what a comedy....this is what this general receives after giving all my life in nations service..."

All the consuls felt awkward and empathized with the worn out and raging General. Xiuzhi's faction also made a very dissapointed and sad expressions as if their family had died tragically. While the neutral faction had their own fair share of troubles and fair.

The head of the neutral faction finally speaks with determination "General cheng...it's not only the emperor but also us who have utterly failed...but no more...this minister cannot sit back and watch as huajin burns to dust...please do not lose hope and faith yet...you are one of the pillars holding huajins roof....as we have learned of the truth we will for sure give justice to qinwang..."

All the neutral faction nods their head and murmurs indeed supporting the idea. While all the Xiuzhi's faction including himself felt happy in their heart. The head of the neutral faction speaks "from the things that has taken place, it is without doubt for everybody here that our emperor is not eligible to be on the throne hence I vote for his abdication...this minister also recommends qinwang Xiuzhi to take the throne...everyone that is of same mind speak now or never.."

Everyone agreed to the idea thus it was decided a letter would be send to both Pei Jin and Shiyou of their decision. They also immediately prepared to share the message of Shiyou's bad deeds and consequences to the mass so they would also welcome Xiuzhi's replacement warmly.

Half a day and everyone soon learned of the facts that had been hidden unknown to the manipulation of the fabricated story. The result as expected was angry mob cursing Shiyou along with his father the late emperor.

The men awaiting Shiyou's orders to raise chaos in capital were dumbstrucked from the change of events and hurried to send letter but unfortunately before they could they were captured and taken care by Pei Jins hidden spies.

Shiyou and their party unknown to the changes were busy keeping their act waiting for the next two days to pass till their rescue arrives. While Pei Jin was waiting for Yusheng to arrive without caring for Shiyou's petty schemes.

During the noon right after finishing their lunch two hawks arrive carrying the messages from huajin. As Pei Jin was outside he manages to read the message first making him smirk. The other hawk latches on the arm of the soldier of huajin who then brings it to Shiyou.

Soon there was loud cursing and breaking of things heard from inside of the tent. Shiyou was trembling from anger and his eyes were blood red. He wanted to immediately head back to huajin to kill all the consuls who have dared to announce his dethronement.

Mo Yan picks the crumbled message thrown in the cold floor like his friends face. Finishing the message his expression was also dark and cold. The consuls not only voted for Shiyou's dethronement but also decided replace him with Xiuzhi.

The tent was filled with heavy dark silence and rage. Mo Yan since arriving now truly felt fear for their fate. The nation turning their backs on them was akin to offering their lives to appease Nanling. Xiuzhi would for sure take their absence to his advantage and make sure they are dead with no burial place.

Meanwhile Pei Jin was their old nemesis who more than Xiuzhi would stab them without hesitation. Mo yans thoughts were all over like a storm while Shiyou was thoroughly lost with his rage.

As if to add wood into fire there tents were surrounded by the Nanlings soldier and there were cries of their own being slained outside. Mo Yan was quick to gather his thoughts but it was too late for him to come up with something.

To make the matter worse the furious Shiyou grabs his sword and charges outside to kill the soldiers threatening his life. Mo Yan was taken by suprise from his act and unable to stop him in time.

As mo Yan follows Shiyou with his own sword he was greeted by the sight where his friend was on the floor and duke Chen's sword on his neck. He was also then forced to kneel and secured by the soldiers. Shiyou was struggling like a fish out of water without caring for the cut on his neck by duke Chen's sword.

Mo Yan's eyes become red and waters from unshed tears to see his state. His voice was stucked inside to stop him from struggling. Never had he ever imagined for them to land in their current state. He knew this moment was the final nail in the coffin and they were now just a fat piece of meat on the chopping block.

Duke Chen orders on of the soldiers to bind the crazy Shiyou and guard them till Pei Jin decides about the next step. In swift motion all the envoys including Shiyou were taken and thrown in the cold dungeon of Caimin fort.

All the soldiers upon seeing this sight cheered and hooted with gusto. Some of the ill ones dragged there feet from bed to throw eggs at the prisoners who so cowardly attacked them before. Throughout the way Shiyou was snarling, cursing and shouting like a crazy man while mo Yan was lost in his thoughts. The ministers were like dogs drenched in cold water with rail between its legs.