Chapter 104 The Generals

"There seems to be a change on plans. I just wanted you all to be kept in your room quietly until the slave extraction was done but...l have heard some news," said the Emperor.

But before the Emperor could continue, the north gates bust open, and all the nobles showed up, confused about the whole situation.

"What happening, Wang Emperor!?" said a man.

"Mister Gu, calm down," said the Emperor. Mister Gu is Gu Wang Shu's and Gu Xiang's family. They are an arrogant family and consist of his second wife, 2 sons and 2 daughter. Of course Gu Xiang is not included. But it was only 3 of them, Mister Gu, his wife and youngest daughter.

"It seems there have been an attack," said the Emperor.

But the guards slowly walk behind them caught all four of them, pinning them in a kneeling position. Mister Gu was so engrossed with the situation that he didn't notice the concubines and the princes and princesses of Wang has also pinned in the same position.

Then more footsteps could be heard as the east entrance of the hall bust open to see the other general of the Wang empire. Second General of the Wang Empire, first son of Mister Gu, brother of Gu Xiang and Gu Wang Shu, aka, Gu MingYang.

The west entrance has opened and the last two generals and entered the scene. Third General of Wang Empire, second son of Mister Gu, Gu Jin-Guo.

Fourth General of Wang, Li Ji-E, brother of Li Dan E but both do not know the other is alive.

"Aunt Muqiu! What does this mean!? What is the meaning of the situation outside!?" said Li Ji-E.

"...Why is my family like this!?" yelled Gu Jin-Guo, confused to see his parents and little sister forced to kneel in front of the Emperor.

"What is the meaning of this letter!?" said Gu Mingyang, holding out a piece of paper in his hands. "Why are you selling the citizens to the slave traders!?"

"I'm not selling the citizens to the slave traders? What kind of nonsense are you speaking General Mingyang?" said the Emperor.

General Lu and Lu Dao Fang walked into the hall from the north gates. 'Remember, do what Lin Yu Yan says. She will save Lu Tian Tian for me,' he thought.

"General Lu! Perfect timing! Tell them that it isn't true," said the Emperor.

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A few hours earlier….

"Well, I'm here to ask you for help!" smiled Lin Yu Yan.

General Lu and Lu Dao Fang is confused. Why would she need their help?

"Well, as you can tell with the situation, the slave traders are gathering the citizens to be sold by the emperor and bought by them with a price. And it seemed you agreed to help the emperor because you want to save Lu Tian Tian from the emperor," said Lin Yu Yan.

"You heard all of that?" said General Lu.

"And I'm offering to save her in exchange of you being the witness of the whole scheme," said Lin Yu Yan.

"You can save Tian Tian?!" said Lu Dao Fang.

"Yeah, because I'm not risking all the lives of the Wang Empire just because you want to save the life of your daughter from jail," Lin Yu Yan said giving them a look.

"...What do you want us to do?" asked General Lu agreeing to accept the offer.

"I've sent letters to the other 3 Generals of Wang a few days ago letting them know the emperor is planning the sell the citizens to the slave traders. Based on their locations, they should of either arrived yesterday or today. So if I'm lucky, it's going to be today. You will be the witness of all the crimes the emperor have committed and hopefully the Generals will dethrone the Emperor," said Lin Yu Yan.

"That's all we have to do?" said Lin Yu Yan.

"Yeah, and I'll save Lu Tian Tian for you," said Lin Yu Yan.

"But… why do you want to save her?" asked Lu Dao Fang, suspicious for the offer.

"It's not that I want to save her… I'm saving the innocent lives of the citizens of Wang," said Lin Yu Yan.

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Back at the Palace…

'When I heard those words from Lin Yu Yan.... My god, am I a fool! I AM the first general of the Wang Empire yet I have to rely on a kid to save the lives of Wang!? That's my job!' thought General Lu, finally able to think straight after so many years.

"It isn't true right, General Lu?" said the Emperor. The Emperor signal two of the guards and they walked away from the situation.

'I better hurry up!' thought General Lu.