Chapter 139.2

Qiao Yues face was nonetheless gloomy.

Seeing this, all of the generals knew they couldnt proceed this banquet anymore. They had been virtually drunk, so that they bought up by two or three, holding one another out, and dispersed with out discover.

The one individuals left within the corridor had been Qiao Yue, Qiao Ping, and Zhang Pu.

Zhang Pu coughed and threw a wink at Qiao Yue.

Qiao Yue lastly pressured a smile and stated, Wonderful. As an elder, how can I nonetheless be ignorant like Cier?

Qiao Ping thanked him.

Pondering of his sons offended departure, he was apprehensive and stated, Its late. Elder Brother has drunk numerous wine, so why dont we relaxation early?

Qiao Yue stated: Second brother, wait. Youve been busy, and its been a very long time because you and I’ve had the time to take a seat down and drink like we did tonight. I needed to take this chance to toast you.

Zhang Pu picked up a wine jug on his desk, stuffed a cup for Qiao Ping, and supplied it with each fingers.

Qiao Yue raised his glass and stated, The battle of Juye was an excellent victory for Yanzhou, due to the work of my second brother. I wish to give you a toast.

Qiao Ping was shocked, however he took it and drank the wine in his cup.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Zhang Pu stuffed his cup once more.

Qiao Yue stated coldly: Second brother, you’re saying that you simply wish to tie my Yanzhou and Qiao familys life and loss of life to Wei Shao? Wei Shaos life is now at risk, and even when he escapes this catastrophe, there are solely two methods out. Both worship Liu Yan as emperor or stand on his personal. If he worships Liu Yan as emperor, my choice as we speak coincides together with his, so why dont you nod your head? If he establishes himself as an excellent emperor, what’s the distinction between him and the traitor Xing Xun? If he turned convicted of treason, our household can be affected. How would I face my ancestors? As for my niece, at the moment, she was pressured to marry the Wei household due to the state of affairs, and also you had been additionally stuffed with reluctance. Then, it’s not too late to fix the fold. In my view, why not take the chance to deliver her again in order that the 2 households are utterly separated and prevent from being concerned sooner or later!

Qiao Ping couldnt maintain again and have become livid: I cant obey your phrases! Since you will have stated it so far, I’ll say it straight! You determined to hitch Liu Yan since you had been sure Wei Shao would lose this battle. You had been afraid Liu Yan condemned you, so that you had been desirous to clear your identify. The wedding between the Qiao and Wei households was your intention. Now, as a result of slightest trace of hassle, you wish to renege in your promise! What’s the distinction between such habits with the grass on the wall (*)?

(*)T/N: , Chinese language vocabulary, up to date phrases, pinyin pronounced as qing tu co, a metaphor for an individual who is nice at altering positions in response to the state of affairs.

Qiao Yue bought livid: How dare you speak to me like that? Do you continue to see me as your brother? Dont neglect that I’m the pinnacle of the Qiao household and the governor of Yanzhou!

Qiao Ping stated, I additionally know that if brothers struggle in opposition to one another, an excellent catastrophe will come. However this isn’t one thing I’d comply with! I counsel you to not underestimate Wei Shao. Even when he’s at an obstacle now, he could not essentially lose the battle on the Yellow River! The scouts I despatched out earlier haven’t been in a position to return, and the knowledge we all know now’s solely half a month previous. The battle is altering quickly, and the precise state of affairs continues to be unknown. I’m nonetheless ready for information. I counsel you, would possibly as nicely have extra persistence, dont do one thing silly that makes the enemy blissful and hurt the family members!

Qiao Yue regarded gloomy.

Wei Shaos troops are already inferior to Xing Xun. With help from Le Zheng Gong, he suffered defeats at Gaotang. Therefore, he retreated to Muye. The Allied forces would have destroyed him if not for the chilly climate. How can he have the chance to show defeat into victory? I’ve no youngsters, and I deal with Cier as if he had been my son. Did I do that for my very own sake? Its for Yanzhou! You dont need to say anymore. In poor health let you know the reality. Ive already submitted the letter to Langya! You cant say something extra about this matter!

Qiao Ping instantly felt tightness in his chest. His imaginative and prescient blurred, and really feel numerous needles stabbing his eyes. Alarmed that one thing was incorrect, he sternly shouted: You drugged my wine – His eyes instantly couldnt longer see issues.

Livid, Qiao Ping overturned the desk in entrance of him. With the remaining impression of the place, he drew his sword and stabbed Zhang Pu. The blade slashed Zhang Pus shoulder. He screamed and fell to the bottom.

Qiao Ping waved his sword once more to kill him, however the drug was kicking in. The lengthy sword shook and fell to the bottom, accompanied by the proprietor.

With the final little bit of consciousness that remained, he gritted his tooth and hissed: Brother, Yanzhou may be ruined by your hand

Qiao Yue was trembling and watched as Qiao Ping regularly stopped struggling on the bottom. He ran as much as him to verify his nostrils and was relieved to see that he had solely handed out. Then he circled and shouted: What medication did you place within the wine? Why cant he see together with his eyes?