Chapter 244
Outside the main hall, Li Chengqian gazed ahead without blinking, his expression remarkably composed. When Changle pursued Su Che into the main hall earlier, he didn’t intervene. Sister or not, he had many siblings. Even though Changle was his closest sister, it didn’t matter. He could even confront his father, let alone a sister, in today’s events.
It’s your own decision, don’t hold me responsible, Li Chengqian thought.
At that moment, a massive fire suddenly erupted inside the main hall. Within a few moments, the flames surged and consumed the entire hall. In the distance, there were cries of panic. “It’s the end...” Li Chengqian continued to stare at the hall, now engulfed in flames. From his perspective, surviving in such an inferno seemed impossible.
Regardless of Su Li’s skills, he was just one person. Over a thousand fearless guards relentlessly attacked him, and even if they couldn’t kill him, they could easily trap him inside the hall. The outcome was clear!
Finally, a smile appeared on Li Chengqian’s face. He looked towards the Martial Hero Palace, ready to depart. Suddenly, amid the crackling sound of explosions behind him, an unsettling noise occurred. Immediately after, there was a loud crash as something heavy collapsed. “Didn’t I instruct you to leave?” A composed voice came from behind.
Li Chengqian stopped in his tracks, his face displaying an expression of disbelief. He swiftly turned to see Su Li emerging from the burning hall, holding Changle in one arm and cradling Su Che in the other. The sea of flames behind them cast a reddish glow on Su Li’s face. “You...” Li Chengqian was so shocked that he couldn’t even speak. There were no words to describe his astonishment. No fiery words could describe the shock that Li Chengqian felt at this moment. Duke Junji had personally orchestrated this, with over a thousand fearless guards practicing day and night. Such a formation could likely win a war effortlessly. But Su Li, facing this setup, emerged unharmed! How was this possible?
“Husband...” Changle began to say. She raised her head to look at Su Li, her eyes filled with a plea. Despite Li Chengqian’s earlier attempt to harm their family, Changle’s inherently kind nature couldn’t bear the thought of Su Li killing him now.
Li Chengqian shuddered, looking down at the long knife at his feet. Then, he gazed at Su Li in disbelief. “Are you going to kill me?”
Su Li coldly huffed but remained silent. Changle, on the other hand, stared fixedly at Li Chengqian. Being deeply connected with her husband, she had already discerned Su Li’s plan. Indeed, Su Li had given Li Chengqian an opportunity because of her. If Li Chengqian genuinely resolved to sacrifice himself in atonement, Su Li would intervene and plead leniency. However, if Li Chengqian refused, he would lose his last chance.
Under Changle’s somewhat nervous gaze, Li Chengqian bent down to pick up the long knife. When he straightened up, the look on his face had changed from the earlier panic. “Su Li, Hou Junji has already led the army into the palace. If we calculate the time, he should have succeeded by now! After today, I will be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.”
Li Chengqian slowly spoke, and his expression became extremely earnest. “You can help the Emperor create this prosperous era, but truth be told, the Emperor has always been wary of you. If you assist me, once I ascend the throne, I will grant you the title of ‘One Word Side by Side King.’ In the Tang Dynasty, you can do whatever you please. How about it?”
Changle stared at Li Chengqian in astonishment. She couldn’t believe it. Even at this moment, Li Chengqian remained obstinate and deluded. Su Li shook his head and said softly, “It seems you’ve made your choice.” With that, he walked towards Li Chengqian.
“Su Li, you can’t kill me. I am the Crown Prince of the Great Tang. If you kill me, the Emperor will never spare you!”
Suddenly, Li Chengqian’s eyes turned bloodshot as he roared angrily at Su Li. However, Su Li remained unfazed. In the blink of an eye, Su Li had reached Li Chengqian. Faced with the overwhelming pressure from Su Li, Li Chengqian could no longer endure it. He roared angrily and charged at Su Li with the knife.
The next moment, there was a slight, muffled sound. The long knife pierced through his chest, and Li Chengqian’s eyes widened as blood vessels burst throughout. Then, he fell to the ground, his hands clutching the knife, completely lifeless.