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Chapter 303 Qin Qiong's Fury
"Old Cheng, don't rush, let's take it slow."
You Junda also tried to persuade Cheng Yaojin, pouring him a glass of water to calm him down.
"What a pity."
Cheng Yaojin gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. This was truly a pity.
He was just a little short; he still had a line to say.
Once he finishes speaking, he'll surely cause these two brothers to fight, draw their swords, and fight to the death.
Unfortunately, the guards arrived too quickly, ruining everything.
Just then, the tent flap was lifted, and Li Yuanji arrived.
Cheng Yaojin and You Junda exchanged a knowing glance and quickly stood up to greet him, their faces full of concern.
"General Cheng, General You!"
Upon entering the main tent, Li Yuanji grasped the hands of the two men and squeezed them tightly, his eyes reddening slightly.
Today, he finally understood Cheng Yaojin's loyalty.
None of the generals who followed him dared to step forward, nor did anyone dare to pull him away.
They huddled in the corner, like quails.
Only Cheng Yaojin and You Junda had the heart to step forward and speak up for him.
These two men genuinely cared for him, far better than those sycophantic good-for-nothings.
"Third Young Master, please stay calm."
This time, Cheng Yaojin didn't continue to nitpick. Instead, he offered sincere and earnest advice.
After all, if too much eye drops are applied, even a fool will realize it, and then the deception will be exposed.
Besides, Li Yuanji and Li Shimin are already irreconcilable enemies, and he will have plenty of time to sow discord in the future, so there is no need to rush things now.
"Yes, thanks to the two generals today."
After Li Yuanji calmed down, he felt a wave of fear. His back was soaked with sweat and cold sweat dripped down his back.
If he were to actually draw his sword against Li Shimin and kill him, his father would be unsure how to deal with him once he found out.
However, one day he will make Li Shimin pay the price.
Inside the tent, Li Shimin gradually calmed down, sat down at the table, and his face was gloomy.
"Second Young Master, the matter has been investigated."
The man wielding the hammer was Qin Qiong's adopted son, and the fat man fighting the Fourth Young Master was Qin Qiong's brother.
The visitor entered the main tent, delivered the message, and stood with his hands at his sides.
"Brother, do you still remember Qin Shubao, our benefactor Qin?"
Li Shimin smiled and asked, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Of course, it's just a pity we're not in the same boat."
Li Jiancheng nodded and sighed.
He and his family were saved by Qin Qiong, and he always remembered this kindness.
In recent days, he had also learned that the other general was Qin Qiong, and even if there was a past favor, they were now enemies.
On the battlefield, swords clash, each fighting for their own master.
"I wrote a letter to reminisce with my benefactor."
Li Shimin picked up his pen and said excitedly, spreading out the paper and dipping it in thick ink.
After all, if they could bring Qin Qiong over, they would gain three fierce generals.
Qin Qiong himself, plus his adopted son who wields a hammer, plus that fat man who can fight Yuanba to a standstill.
These three people are enough to change the course of the battle.
Even if they were to face Lü Xiao, they would absolutely not lose!
On the other side, at Dou Jiande's camp.
"Shubao, I have witnessed Shixin's bravery today."
Even if Lü Xiao were to come, he would still suffer the same fate as Li Yuanba!
Dou Jiande sat on the throne, his face beaming with uncontrollable joy, his eyebrows dancing and his beard trembling.
As long as Dou Jiande can withstand Li Yuanba, the Li family will be powerless against him, and the land of Hebei will remain Dou Jiande's domain.
"What the Prince of Changle said is quite true, but Shixin is only evenly matched. If he wants to defeat Li Yuanba, he will always be one step short."
Qin Qiong sighed and said slowly, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness and implication.
To Dou Jiande, however, these words had a different meaning.
It was just one step away, and that was all because of Dou Xianniang.
If they could get married, and completely tie Qin Qiong to the Dou family, wouldn't that be better?
"Don't worry, Uncle Bao, I will summon Xian Niang immediately."
Dou Jiande chuckled and patted Qin Qiong on the shoulder, readily agreeing.
Qin Qiong remained silent, cupped his hands in greeting, and turned to leave the tent.
He did everything he could for the Dou family, even bearing the infamy of murdering his uncle, which ruined his reputation.
If Dou Xianniang still looks down on him, then the Dou family has let Qin Qiong down!
As night fell, a cavalry force arrived at Dou Jiande's camp, their hooves thundering and torches blazing.
The leader, wielding a halberd, was none other than Dou Xianniang, a woman of striking beauty and heroic bearing.
She dismounted and went outside the tent, waving her hand to order the guards around her to leave and retreat to a distance.
Next, she had to discuss important matters with her father, and she wouldn't allow anyone else to listen or know.
Upon hearing that Dou Xianniang had returned to camp, Qin Qiong straightened his robes and headed towards Dou Jiande's tent, intending to discuss the marriage with him.
He has waited and endured for so long, and today he can finally have a result.
"General Qin?"
When Dou Jiande's trusted men, who were guarding the area far from the main tent, saw the newcomers, they quickly greeted them.
"Has the Thread Maiden arrived yet?"
"The princess is currently discussing matters with the king in the main tent."
"Okay, I'll go take a look."
Qin Qiong bypassed his confidants and headed straight for the main tent, his pace quickening.
Seeing this, the confidant did not stop him and remained standing in place.
After all, everyone knows the relationship between Qin Qiong and Dou Jiande. He is the future son-in-law, so who would dare to stop him?
Before even getting close to the main tent, Qin Qiong heard a commotion coming from inside, growing clearer and clearer.
He paused, stood outside the tent, and did not rush in.
"Daughter, you should marry Shubao."
He is also handsome and skilled in martial arts; he is a good match for you.
Dou Jiande tried to persuade him earnestly, his voice full of helplessness and a hint of pleading.
"Father, you only see his handsome appearance and impressive martial arts skills, but what about the rest?"
Dou Xianniang snorted coldly, her voice full of disdain and mockery.
There are plenty of handsome men and skilled martial artists out there, so why did she have to fall for Qin Qiong?
"The rest are just rumors; don't believe them!"
Dou Jiande was also aware of the rumors surrounding Qin Qiong.
He betrayed his Lord for personal gain, sold out his brother for personal gain, and killed his uncle for personal gain—each and every one of these acts was a crime.
But the situation is urgent now, and we can't worry about that now.
Once they become in-laws, their fortunes will be intertwined, and their losses will be shared.
Could Qin Qiong possibly use all those methods on the Dou family?
"hehe."
Dou Xianniang sneered and spoke again, word by word.
"He abandoned his Savior, forsaken his brothers, and harmed his uncle."
"How dare you be the father-in-law of such an unfaithful, unjust, and unfilial person?"
Upon hearing this, a deathly silence fell both inside and outside the tent.
Dou Jiande opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word; his face turned pale and then flushed.
Dou Xianniang stood in the tent, her face unchanged, her eyes full of disdain.
Qin Qiong, standing outside the tent, clenched his fists, his face ashen, his chest heaving violently.
So, in Dou Xianniang's heart, Qin Qiong was such an unfaithful, unjust, and unfilial person?