Chapter One: The Regent's Ambition 009 You should understand this king's mind

  Feng Ao Tian swept her cold eyes over the kneeling generals at her feet, as well as Mu Han Yao, who stood still and unyielding in front of her. Some people don't need flattery, nor do they need to fawn or curry favor with others. He was like a thousand-year-old xuan tie bao jian, only becoming sharper and more powerful after being tempered through trials and tribulations, and emerging reborn from the flames, unstoppable wherever he went.

  Mochan Yao is such a fine sword, he has the faith to stand up and live on, that is the honor of his beloved Mocha Army, the oath of loyalty to the king and the country.

  Who does not know the loyalty of the Mu family army, and who does not admire the Mu family army's oath to defend their home and country with their lives?

  Feng Ao Tian, in their eyes, was nothing more than a ruthless and tyrannical king who had killed countless people. They naturally looked down on him and would not submit to him wholeheartedly. Their loyalty belonged to the proud Mu Family Army, and they were even more devoted to the great general Mu Han Yao, with whom they had shared life and death.

  Now, this regent who should have been ridiculed and hated by them, actually spoke to them with such disdain, as if he was going to thoroughly crush them, the chilling cold pierced through their entire body, and the hearts of all the generals trembled.

  "General, I should be the one to die." Li Su's face turned deathly pale as he repeatedly kowtowed to Mu Han, then looked down at the sword he had worn for many years, with which he had killed countless enemies, and slapped his own forehead.

  A gust of cold wind swept by, Mu Han still stood with his chest bare, a sharp palm sound struck Li Su's palm down, and he shouted, "The soldiers of the Mu family will never be so cowardly, it is better to die on the battlefield than to die at one's own hands."

  Li Suqiang suppressed his regret, raised his eyes and gazed at Mu Han's distant and firm gaze. Although he was not wearing a single piece of armor now, it seemed as if he was wearing silver armor, standing tall like a giant pillar in front of him, as if with him there, all difficulties could be easily overcome.

  Mu Han turned around, his face cold and distant. He knelt down on one knee in front of Feng Ao Tian, neither servile nor arrogant, "A humble commoner dares to ask the Regent King why he has summoned him?"

  Ji Bai raised his eyes, and together with the other generals, gazed at the tall figure in front of him. Through the dazzling candlelight, he appeared even more majestic. The towering mountain that had just collapsed before them now stood before them once again, as if it had endured for a thousand years, and would never collapse again.

  Feng Ao Tian smiled slightly, satisfied in her heart. She had indeed not misjudged the person; at his current level of cultivation, he was able to remain so calm and composed, displaying such grandeur and majesty. It was clear that the strength of his inner endurance had reached an unparalleled limit, but it still hadn't met Feng Ao Tian's expectations.

  However, there is a long way to go, and now is the best time. Whether he lives or dies depends on his decision.

  "Jun Zhong Lang, based on Li Xiao Wei's arrogant words today, being disloyal to the state and disrespectful to our king, according to military rules, how should he be dealt with?" Feng Ao Tian stroked the warm jade in his hand, while his other arm hung naturally by his side, his eyes cold and stern, his face icy.

  Ji Bai heard this and suddenly raised her eyes, coincidentally meeting Feng Ao Tian's sharp gaze. She lowered her head and replied truthfully, "According to the law, he should be beheaded, and his nine clans should be exterminated."

  "If bystanders did not stop him and let him speak, what crime should he be guilty of?" Feng Ao's slender fingers like jade slid over the warm jade, a cold light flashed on Qi Bo's face.

  "Anyone implicated will be sentenced to death by hanging, and their family members will be exiled to the harsh and cold northern regions, never to return."

  "Muhanye, although you have been stripped of your general position, you are still the leader of the Muhanye army. You cannot shirk responsibility for this matter." Feng Ao Tian stood up solemnly and walked leisurely to Muhanye's face, his cold and handsome face gleaming with a layer of bloodthirsty chill. "This includes all nine clans, including yours. The Muhu Mansion will definitely be the first to bear the brunt."

  Mo Han's eyes were cold and distant, he lowered his gaze to conceal the anger in his heart, but what was more evident was shame. The Mo family had been illustrious for a hundred years and could not be destroyed by him. "If the Regent King has indeed issued such an order, this humble commoner and his family will certainly obey. However, with war imminent, it is unavoidable that the morale of the troops will be shaken, and the enemy will take advantage of any opportunity. This humble commoner implores the Regent King to consider postponing the execution?"

  "We beg Your Majesty to postpone the execution!" Qi Bai and others pleaded.

  Feng Ao Tian's mouth curled up with a hint of a triumphant smile, and he said in a low voice, "Are you trying to use the safety of Bian Guan as leverage, asking me to show mercy?"

  "It is." Mu Han replied in a low and distant voice.

  "Muhou Yao, I didn't know what it meant to show mercy. If you want me to change my mind, you need to show sincerity." Feng Ao Tian's mouth curved into a slant, "You should understand the king's thoughts."

  Mu Han's eyes narrowed, and she couldn't help but wonder what the Regent King was thinking. Han Jin had already been humiliated by him, could it be that he also wanted to sink to such depths?

  Then what dignity does he have in the army? Even if the net is opened, what face will he have to face his ancestors and descendants? How can he ask with a clear conscience to face the soldiers who were born and died with him?

  Li Su and Ji Bai's faces suddenly turned cold, this... They hastily raised their eyes, casting their gaze on Mu Han Yao's body, and made a gesture in succession. If it was truly an irretrievable situation, then they would not care about anything else, even if they killed the Regent King, Feng Guo still had an emperor on the throne, although young, but as long as they guarded the border to the death, until the young emperor came of age, they were still the loyal Mu family army.

  Mo Han knew that Xiao Feng's martial arts skills were extraordinary, just now, he was able to subdue himself so easily, it was clear that his skills were profound and unpredictable, killing him would not be easy.

  Feng Ao Tian saw Mu Han's distant and silent figure, his eyes swept past Ji Bai and the others, their private actions were all within his sight. He let out a cold laugh, raised his arm, and snapped his fingers loudly. "Since you're not willing, I naturally won't force it on you. The precious things in my care are now suffering from hunger and cold, urgently needing food. If you don't want to be mine, then I'll give you to them as a gift."

  She coldly said, her eyes shooting out a fierce and intimidating killing intent. The two souls immediately flew into the tent, their feet not touching the ground, and Mu Han was already being carried away by the two of them before he could even react.

  Ji Bai and the others were shocked, Li Su was even more horrified, remembering the tragic scene in the forest, he hastily shouted, "It's bad, General is probably already taken into the five-mile outer forest, where there are wolf packs."

  "The Regent, if General has any mishap, we will definitely follow the General to go." Ji Bai gave a glance at the crowd, while boldly speaking to Feng Ao Tian, and slowly pulled out the dagger from his waist.

  Digression

  Ahh... Cold-blooded General VS Regent King, heh heh...