This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 153 The Man Who Does Dirty Things

Xiao Xingchen angrily chased Ruoxue away, then sat alone in the prison, staring at the writing brush, ink, paper and inkstone in front of him, lost in deep thought.

Like a wise man, he listed names like stars on a piece of white paper, and then, relying on Xiao Jianren's memories, began to trace his tortuous experiences after being crowned a king.

The journey to becoming the Prince of Kaoshan was not smooth sailing; the hardships he endured were like the turbulent sea, and he had experienced countless storms in his previous life.

After all, each conferment of a title of king was like a boulder thrown into a lake, causing a violent sway in the balance of power in the court.

This was by no means a promotion for an ordinary official; in the entire Great Qian Dynasty, only six people could be granted the title of king.

Aside from himself, the king who was merely a figurehead, and the Ghost King of the Eldest Princess, the other four kings were like four brilliant stars, scattered throughout the four regions.

The Four Kings were the true rulers of the Great Qian Dynasty, as majestic as towering mountains, inspiring awe and reverence. Their names shone like the brightest stars in the night sky, radiating endless brilliance.

Their affiliated forces are even more deeply rooted, like a dense forest.

Among them, there is one king who must be mentioned, namely the Spirit Origin King of the Northern Region.

This person's retirement home resembles a mysterious castle, located in the northern region.

Considering the unusual situation at the War Marshal's Mansion, Xiao Xingchen had every reason to believe that the king in the Northern Region was probably in trouble.

As for the other three kings, they were like fish in a deep pool, nowhere to be found.

However, after he was granted the title of Prince Kao Shan, letters from the four princes rained down on Yong'an like arrows, as if to declare to the world: it was a great insult to their royal titles to grant a useless person the title of prince!

Due to the obstruction of the four princes, Emperor Wu's edict had to be postponed.

However, it is no easy task for an ant to shake a tree, and in the end, Emperor Wu still bestowed upon Xiao Xingchen the title of Prince with a powerful backer.

"The Conferment of a Royal Title, the Poetry Festival, and the Earth Goddess Sacrifice"

These questions were like a series of difficult problems laid out before him, and then he began to associate each of them closely with the corresponding names.

A complex network of relationships unfolded before his eyes, like a magnificent painting.

The purpose of doing so is to find a way out of the predicament. After all, the people and things around you are coming like a tide, and if you make a slight mistake, you will fall into an abyss of no return.

He had to plan ahead. Consort Xian, residing in the imperial palace, faced immense risks with every outing, akin to dancing on a knife's edge. While Ruoxue's assistance at Huayu Tower ensured a smooth intelligence network, the presence of women presented numerous inconveniences. At this moment, he began searching for a group of people who could secretly help him resolve his troubles.

At the critical moment of life and death, adhering to martial virtues would be tantamount to courting death. How could he not know how to be flexible?

He had to use others to do some dirty work.

Violence, like a sharp sword, is the most direct and effective means of solving problems.

He used to do not use it because he felt it was unnecessary, but now that many people are pointing the finger at him, if he does not take action, he will inevitably be put in a passive position.

Now that it has become a weapon of war, let's face it head-on and have a showdown with them.

In the end, Xiao Xingchen's pen tip landed lightly on a name, and only this person was a possibility for cooperation.

Given his current relationship with the Princess, it would be no problem for him to have access to her manpower.

Huangfu Lingxue's arrival in the capital was not as simple as the people she appeared to be. Having spent many years in her fiefdom, she had already secretly cultivated her own power.

However, he did not want to have too much entanglement with Huangfu Lingxue. He himself could not explain why, but he simply did not want to.

The person they have chosen, though they have not yet met, is destined to accomplish something extraordinary in the next few years.

Patience, humility, and strategic preparation—these qualities were perfectly embodied in him, making him one of the few people Xiao Jianren admired in his previous life.

This person will also appear at the Poet Immortal Gathering, but while others praise him for his good name, he will praise him for his bad name.

In his past life, he was just like Xiao Jianren, both infamous. However, Xiao Jianren had the title of "King of the Mountain," and no one dared to provoke him easily. This man was different. Although he was a bully that everyone could take advantage of, he was like a hungry wolf in the dark. He made the entire Yong'an regard him as a piece of trash.

When he truly bares his fangs, the enemy will have no chance to even regret it.

"It's you, Ling Feiyuan!"

With a snap, he shot the pen in his hand like an arrow, and it landed directly on the name.

This person has many similarities to himself, and if possible, he wishes to guide this person onto a completely different path in this life, so as to prevent him from dying young.

"Warden, I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back before dawn."

He moved through the prison like a ghost, arrived at the gate, and spoke succinctly.

"Okay, go back early."

The jailer did not stop him, which made Xiao Xingchen feel that living here was a completely unpleasant experience.

In just a few days, this place had become like their own home, and they could come and go as they pleased without any supervision.

At first, he thought it was Huangfu Lingxue's special arrangement, but now he realized that it might be Emperor Wu's intention.

However, he was too lazy to think about it. Since he could come and go freely, he didn't hold back at all.

The power of the sword swirled around him like a whirlwind. He was now able to unleash sword seals, so he moved with lightning speed and disappeared outside the Heavenly Prison in an instant.

After he disappeared like a ghost, the jailer slowly walked out, staring in the direction he had left, silent as a statue.

Then, he bent down and gently closed the prison door, as if nothing had ever happened.

Ling Feiyuan is the third son of the rebellious Ling family.

Back in the day, the Ling family, commanding the Flying Ling Army of Nanling, was a renowned military family. However, it was his betrayal that, like a sharp blade, ruthlessly pierced through the Ling family's disguise, causing this once glorious military family to vanish in an instant.

As a hero who helped wipe out the Ling family, he was fortunate enough to survive and obtained an official position in the Dali Temple.

But his reputation was like that of a notorious rat crossing the street, hated by everyone.

Sacrificing one's own family for the greater good may be a noble act in books, but when it is actually presented to the world, it is nothing short of chilling.

Who would dare to befriend someone who can so cruelly kill their own family?

For this reason, although he managed to survive, he was despised by the world and cursed as ungrateful and worse than pigs and dogs.

These vicious words flooded him like a tidal wave, becoming a constant in his life. Some even went so far as to call for his death, as if he were the most despicable demon in the world.

An unfilial person will be despised wherever they go, which makes Ling Feiyuan's life miserable.

Although he held an official position in the Court of Judicial Review, he often went hungry and poorly clothed, and even his residence was smashed to pieces.

Now, he can only live a wretched life in a dilapidated courtyard.

However, Xiao Xingchen knew very well that such a notorious person was actually a rare genius.

The massacre of the Ling family seems to be inextricably linked to the Xiao family.

In the Nanling area, the Xiao family is undoubtedly a colossal beast that will never allow anyone to be above them.

This is one of the reasons why Xiao Jianren treats Ling Feiyuan differently and even helps her from time to time.

Although Xiao Jianren did not have conclusive evidence, he firmly believed that the annihilation of the Ling family must have been caused by a conspiracy by the Xiao family, and that it was undoubtedly a wrongful conviction.

Three years later, Ling Feiyuan's revenge came like a raging storm. Within ten days, the three cities were turned into a sea of ​​blood, and he became the first person to rebel in the history of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Only then did people realize that the elite of the Ling family army had long been like a lurking tiger. After being dispersed, they had been biding their time and were scattered in various places, waiting for Ling Feiyuan's order to gather into an army of hundreds of thousands like a tide.

Since you've falsely accused my Ling family of treason, then I'll show you what I'm capable of!

At that moment, Ling Feiyuan seemed to transform into a demon from hell, allowing the world to witness firsthand the cruelty of a corrupted hero. He slaughtered three cities, his ruthless methods sending chills down everyone's spine. Although he was ultimately strangled, the shock he caused swept across the world like a tidal wave.

When Ling Feiyuan led an army of 100,000 to seek revenge, people finally awoke from their daze and realized that the Ling family had made a mistake; Ling Feiyuan was not what they appeared to be. Reporting the Ling family was merely a desperate measure to preserve a sliver of life when the Ling family was doomed.

Unfortunately, there is no going back in life, and a great man fell like a shooting star.