Chapter 113: The Spark Ignites
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At dawn, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the morning clouds and shone on the oil-paper windows of the Prince of Qi’s residence. The servants in the residence were already bustling about.
Xiao Ming, who had barely slept all night, rose early. Li San was busy arranging the servants who would accompany Xiao Ming to the banquet.
For a spring outing, a prince naturally had to bring many servants. Among these servants, Li San had secretly placed numerous secret guards. In addition to Lu Fei’s thirty elite soldiers, there were over twenty secret guards disguised as servants to ensure Xiao Ming’s safety.
The Prince of Qi’s residence appeared calm, but Lu Fei and Pang Yukun were already hard at work. The Qingzhou army had left the city the previous night and ambushed in the grove.
Lu Fei was also planning how to ensure the Qingzhou cavalry could quickly come to their aid. Ancient battles were akin to street brawls, often lasting a long time.
As long as Xiao Ming wasn’t immediately captured by the powerful families, the Qingzhou army could buy plenty of time.
By noon, Xiao Ming set out, surrounded by servants.
On the grassland south of the lotus pond, Qin Chuanyun had already had his servants prepare the ingredients needed for the banquet, waiting for everyone to arrive.
When Xiao Ming arrived, Qin Chuanyun, Sun Yuanzhi, and the others were already present. Many of the powerful families sat on the grass, chatting.
“Your Highness, you’ve finally arrived,” Qin Chuanyun said obsequiously as he approached Xiao Ming.
The other powerful families stood up and bowed in greeting.