Chapter 227 (1/2)

Chapter 227: Invitation

Military Camp

The military camp occupied a vast land, and looked tremendously well-fortified with its tall walls Several sentry outposts were strategically placed Soldiers stood as straight as needles, as the flags hung overhead on flagpoles, swaying with the wind

Chen Ping sat within the largest tent, with a pot of wine placed between hi poured so, ”My brother-in-law, you didn’t give me much trouble when you were around Why did you have to disobey a directme ever since”

After Chen Ping spoke, there was silence within the tent, only the sound of the wind could be heard

”Your spirit should stop badgering o in peace!” Chen Ping then placed his cup down, ”When you were around, you enjoyed eating grilled chicken Go ahead and eat!”

After he finished speaking, Chen Ping fell into silence and stared at the candles for a long ti hatred After soain, ”Governor, you’ve been bullying ”

”Pei Zi Yun is extremely detestable as well” He spoke softly to himself All of a sudden, shouts could be heard from outside, ”Admiral, Admiral, the Governor has requested for your presence”

Hearing these words, Chen Ping’s expression changed, ”What’s the matter?”

”The Governor, his Excellency didn’t say He just requested for your presence” The soldier outside the tent replied

”Prepare a cart forinstructed

”Yes, Admiral”

Chen Ping kept the items on his table before he rushed out hurriedly

Governor’s Mansion

As soon as Chen Ping arrived, he saw the Governor walk out of the door The Governor was dressed in his official robes, and looked extremely forold e a brand-new set of official robes Although the Governor was over fifty years of age, his eyes still had a youthful glow to thehed, ”Admiral Chen, you’ve arrived”

Soon after, Chen Ping noticed that several extre officials were present as well He started to sweat and wondered if he was in trouble Just as he was in thought, the Governor then spoke to him, ”Come with me to the pier”

Chen Ping could only respond, ”Yes, Governor, your Excellency”

Pier

Several rows of soldiers stood by the pier as they welco with a dozen other i was a done hastily or out of ignorance He was extres were run around here If the naval fleet out at sea was indeed attacked as planned, King Lu would cover it up for everyone responsible, and the source of it all will never be uncovered

But what if that wasn’t the case… Chen Ping’s expression was somewhat pale; the sun was extreht shone down and reflected off the surface of the water

Several soldiers were tasked with the protection of the Governor as other soldiers sealed h up above and welcomed the wind There were many civilians around, all in ani

All of a sudden, the discussion died down Everyone cast their glances across the sea and saw ten warshi+ps on the horizon

”Ai, the

y’re here!” Someone shouted out

Following the shouts of everyone, Chen Ping raised his head and looked at the warshi+ps some distance away As soon as he saw their arrival, his face turned pale, ”He really ed to arrive here Where were the people ere supposed to intercept him? Could this be the reason the Governor personally requested for my presence here?”

Chen Ping was extres nervously, as if afraid that soldiers would arrest hi in nervous apprehension

The fleet of naval boats drew closer and closer It was apparent that the warshi+ps had gone through battle and were badly daed In fact, traces of blood could be seen on the hull of the warshi+ps A certain sense of dread and foreboding loo as the naval fleet pulled closer and closer

Several soldiers stood atop the hull of the boat as it inched towards the pier The scent of blood could be s The sound of civilians talking died down once more as it became silent

The Governor beamed at the victorious naval fleet who had returned He finally ed to calh of relief He smiled before he instructed, ”Music!”

The sound of the welco drums played as the warshi+ps docked by the piers and released their anchors Soon after, a platform was created and Pei Zi Yun, Cai Yuan Zhen, Chen Pu and several other officials stepped off their warshi+ps They all bowed in unity, ”Our respects to the Governor!”

”Haha!” A loud laugh rang out as the Governor stepped forward, ”What a victorious battle All of you are outstanding subjects of Ying Prefecture”

”We don’t dare to claim to be We are blessed because of the Imperial Court and the Governor”

The Governor cast a glance at the pier before he laughed once again, ”Everyone has gone through hard tiht shall be an exception Let’s all feast together!”

”The Governor’s grace is abundant, the rest of us are overwhelmed by your kindness!” Pei Zi Yun bowed as he turned around, ”Maybe I should present you with the captives”

Seeing the Governor nod his head, he then instructed, ”Bring the pirate captives out”

”Yes!”

At the sa led out in chains They all had disheveled appearances

”Kill these pirates! Beat theed out from the boat, the crowd started to jeer and shout before they tossed rocks at these captives

They were insulted from every direction and spat upon All of them cast their heads down and continued to walk

Soon after, crate after crate was brought out as well

Last were the boxes of ashes, which belonged to the fallen soldiers Each box had a polished na

Seeing such a situation, the Governor’s spirits fell as well, ”Brave and courageous men of the dynasty”

Everyone had disembarked from the boat when Pei Zi Yun stepped forward, ”Fortunately, my life wasn’t lost to me Your Excellency, the pirates have been completely annihilated Victory!”

Following Pei Zi Yun’s words, the soldiers shouted out proudly, ”Victory to the dynasty, a thousand victories!”