With the fall of Bohai City and the deaths of Meng Hai Gong and the others, the other places such as Nanpi and Qingchi were all conquered by the autumn wind.
From then on, the entire Bohai Prefecture was completely under Lin Changye's control.
Lin Changye left behind a thousand Flying Tiger Cavalrymen in Bohai City, along with some surrendered troops from other regions to guard the city. Then, he led his men back to Antler Pass.
"Da…Da..."
Soon, the sound of horse hooves could be heard on the main road of Antler Pass.
The rest of the Flying Tiger Cavalry, along with the Seventy-two Generals of Jiuli and Li Cunxiao, followed Lin Changye to Lujiao Pass.
"Zhou Hou has returned."
When the Zhou soldiers on the city wall saw that Zhou Hou had returned with his army, they shouted loudly.
The army returned, and a portion of the army headed to the garrison. Lin Changye headed toward Marquis Zhou's residence.
"Congratulations on your triumphant return, Zhou Hou."
Fang Xuanling, who had received the news, was also waiting for Marquis Zhou in the manor.
"Brother Ye…"
Zhangsun Wugou, who was wearing a black veil and a bamboo hat, came out to welcome him personally.
After seeing the Brother Ye that she had been thinking about, her worries dissipated.
"Let's talk inside."
Lin Changye smiled faintly and led everyone into the main hall of Marquis Zhou's residence.
"The news of the Li family's generous reward has only just arrived in Jizhou. This Meng Hai Gong is impatient, and he can only blame himself for his current outcome!”
Li Cunxiao said after entering the hall.
The Li family's actions really made people feel extremely angry.
"The Li family is so short-sighted. It's fine if they have a grudge with the Lin family, but they don't know how to remedy the situation. They even used fame and fortune to make the nearby factions target Zhou Hou.”
Fang Xuanling shook his head and sighed in his heart. This was the Li family, one of the so-called five surnames and seven surnames?
This kind of bearing and way of doing things really did not match his status.
"The Li family was unkind first, and they even used such despicable methods for the sake of the five surnames and the Seven Wangs. If Li Gong is like this, then how good is Li Shi Min?”
For the first time, Zhangsun Wugou felt hatred for the Li Clan.
"Fortunately, I made the right choice.”
Thinking of this, she was not only glad that she had made the right choice from the beginning to the end.
Otherwise, wouldn't he have to join the Li family and become one of them?
"The Li family, no matter what they do, they won't be able to change the outcome of me taking their heads.”
Lin Changye said to himself. Although his expression was calm, the killing intent in his eyes was extremely strong.
“......”
On the other side, in the Taiyuan Prefecture.
During this period of time, the Li family's direct descendants had basically all returned.
After learning about the incident with the Tang Public House, he swore to kill Lin Changye.
On this day, Li Shimin, his brothers, and Li Yuan were waiting for the news of the men of sacrifice at the yamen.
"Ta…Step..."
The sound of hurried footsteps could be heard. The official in charge of communicating with the men of sacrifice was walking quickly towards the yamen hall.
"Is there any news?"
Seeing the official get up, Li Yuan did not care about etiquette and hurriedly asked the official to come in and ask.
"Duke, all the men of sacrifice have died. Miss Zhangsun."
The official half-knelt on the ground, looking like he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"What happened to Wugou?"
Li Yuan's face was full of anger as he shouted at the official who came to report the news.
"Hurry up and tell me!"
Li Shi Min clenched his fists and asked in a hoarse voice.
"Miss Zhangsun is unwilling to come back.”
The official gritted his teeth and said what he had not said.
"What?"
Li Yuan's body shook violently, feeling incredulous.
"Purity!"
Li Shi Min's mind buzzed as he laughed bitterly, as if his soul had been extracted.
There was only one reason why he chose to stay. Wugou had fallen in love with Lin Changye, and it was of her own free will.
If he had been forced, this official would definitely not say that Zhangsun Wugou was unwilling to return.
"Second brother, she's just a woman. There's no need to be too concerned about her.”
Hearing this news, Li Jiancheng went forward to persuade him.
These words were just ordinary words of comfort. He knew in his heart how deep his second brother's love for Zhangsun Wugou was, and it felt like it was easy to say.
"Second Brother, you've been betrayed. If word gets out, it won't be good for your reputation.”
Li Yuanji, who had always been at odds with Li Shimin, said in a strange tone.
"Enough!"
Seeing that Li Yuanji was about to say something, Li Yuan shouted.
"Ridiculous. My Li family is one of the five surnames and seven surnames.”
"And the Lin family is just a mere Jin merchant. Moreover, their entire family has been exterminated, and even their huge assets have been confiscated.”
Li Yuan sneered, the anger in his eyes never dissipating.
"You don't know how to appreciate favors, and you just had to choose a stray dog!”
After saying that, Li Yuan slammed his hand on the table, causing a loud bang.
There were two different choices, and the difference was so obvious. Zhangsun Wugou chose the latter. Wasn't this just not knowing how to appreciate favors?
"Summon Liu Wenjing."
Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin and said to the official.
"Yes, sir!"
After receiving the order, the official hurriedly retreated.
"Ta…Step..."
Following the sound of footsteps, Liu Wenjing's figure slowly appeared.
"Greetings, Duke."
Liu Wenjing lifted the hem of her robe and hurriedly bowed after entering the residence.
"No need for formalities."
Li Yuan waved his hand and told his confidant, Liu Wenjing, what had happened.
"This…"
When Liu Wenjing heard this, she could not help but widen her mouth in shock. Her eyes were filled with disbelief.
Zhangsun Wugou's choice was indeed somewhat unexpected.
"Bring the news to the Zhangsun Clan. I'll give them two options. Either they bring Zhangsun Wugou back, or the Li Clan and the Zhangsun Clan will have nothing to do with each other from now on.”
After informing Liu Wenjing of the entire situation, Li Yuan instructed.
"State Duke, don't worry. I will handle this matter strictly.”
Liu Wenjing received the order and patted her chest.
Then, he did not stay for long and left the yamen in a hurry.
"My son, father will help you.”
After Liu Wenjing left, Li Yuan looked at Li Shimin and said.
He had given the Zhangsun Clan this choice because of Shimin. Otherwise, he would have already given the other orders.
"I…"
Li Shi Min lowered his head and walked out of the yamen.
"Ridiculous, laughable…"
Li Shi Min laughed as he walked, as if he had gone mad.
The choice of his sweetheart, Zhangsun Wugou, inevitably caused waves of pain.
It was fine if he didn't choose himself, but he chose to throw himself into the arms of his enemy. This was what made Li Shimin suffer the most.
"How am I, Li Shiming, inferior to Lin Changye?”
"Don't you know about the feud between the Lin family and the Li family?”
"Why?"
Li Shi Min's voice became hoarse. He was filled with grief and indignation, and his blood was boiling.
"Lin Changye, you've disturbed the Li family's peace.”
Li Yuan was even more furious when he saw his back view fall for the second time.
Li Jiancheng's expression was rather calm. After all, he and Li Shiming had never been on good terms, so he naturally wouldn't feel anything about this matter.
"You also have today?"
Li Yuanji curled his lips.
Since his father didn't want him to say it out loud, he could mock Li Shiming in private. It wasn't just a day or two that he couldn't stand Li Shiming.
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