Chapter 206: Showdown at the Hall of Diligent Administration
Cui Teng had rushed in impetuously. He glanced at Yang Feng but didn’t recognize or pay attention to him. He grabbed Han Ruzi’s arm and shouted, “Brother-in-law, you’re amazing! You actually got the Northern Army to return. Quick, let’s escape – people will come to arrest you soon!”
Cui Teng pulled Han Ruzi toward the exit. “I’ve prepared everything – horses, dried food, gold – enough for us to hide for months…”
“Wait.” Han Ruzi braced one foot against the doorframe, using all his strength to resist Cui Teng’s pulling. “Explain clearly first.”
“You want me to explain what you did? If we don’t run now, it’ll be too late.” Cui Teng pulled a few more times, but finding his brother-in-law’s strength considerable, had to let go. He demanded, “Did you order the Northern Army back?”
Han Ruzi naturally wouldn’t admit it. “Start from the beginning – the Northern Army is returning to the capital?”
“Yes, they haven’t reached the capital yet but are on their way. The vanguard is only two or three days from Baiqiao Town. The Southern Army was about to retreat three hundred li when they heard this news. My father is furious and has ordered the entire army to form battle formations to prevent the Northern Army from passing Baiqiao Town. He said he’ll submit a memorial to impeach you – you won’t escape this time.”
Cui Teng reached out again, but Han Ruzi stepped back. “Why would Lord Cui want to impeach me over the Northern Army’s return?”
“Because you called them back!” Cui Teng looked surprised, not understanding the question.
“If I had recalled the Northern Army, why would I come ahead alone? Wouldn’t it be better to return with them?”