527 The Knot in Shi Dakais Hear (1/2)

In a side courtyard on the west of the king palace, Yang Xiuqing and Shi Dakai sat facing one another.

This side courtyard was usually the office of the various ministers of Taiping Country. However, it was really quiet now. Apart from the two of them, there was no one else in sight.

The death of the king had caused a sort of terrifying and chaotic atmosphere to rise in the palace. The palace guards and eunuchs looked on at the items they had packed without knowing how to react.

If it was not for these two taking charge, the entire Tianjing City would have fallen into total chaos.

After learning that the king had died, Shi Dakai had directly arranged for the troops to patrol the streets. He would administer force over the city to prevent any disturbances.

Logically, Shi Dakai, who had power over the military, could just snatch the position of king.

Unfortunately, with his character, this was something that he would not do. In truth, he had completely no intentions of inheriting the job.

The future of Taiping Country was just a dream in his eyes.

Now, it was like waking up from a dream, and he himself was lost. It was like his life, which he had been rushing at high speeds, suddenly lost a goal and direction.

”Brother Shi, I am sure you know about what happened in history?”

Yang Xiuqing picked up his tea cup, taking a sip as he asked emotionlessly.

”That's right!”

”Then, in your eyes, do you think that the dream of Taiping Country can succeed in the wilderness?”

”....”

Shi Dakai did not know how to reply. Probably even Hong Xiuquan did not think that way.

”This is a chaotic age, so only a mighty Lord with a sharp sword in his hand can conquer the four directions and open up a new age of peace.” As he spoke these words, Yang Xiuquan started to grow emotional.

”Mighty Lord?” When Shi Dakai heard these words, his eyes froze, as this was the first time he had a change in expression, ”Is that you?”

”No.” Yang Xiuqing shook his head and laughed, ”I definitely do not have the ability.”

”Then who?”

Shi Dakai did not understand, as he had thought that the reason Yang Xiuqing had called him over was to ask him to give up the race for power.

”Let me ask you, in the southwest region, who else is more suitable than that fellow?” Yang Xiuqing smiled slightly, as he slowly revealed his cards.

”It's him?”

Shi Dakai was astonished, and he nearly got up from his seat.

”That's right, it's him!”

Yang Xiuqing stared right into Shi Dakai's eyes and stated resolutely.

”I did not expect that, truly did not expect.”

When Yang Xiuqing heard this response, he also had mixed feelings. He was clear about the meaning in Shi Dakai's words.

”So, you had a change of heart long ago?”

Shi Dakai kept his emotions, as his eyes suddenly became sharp. Instantly, a killing intent emanated from his body, an aura that made one focus.

This was a fierce tiger. Usually, he was calm, and he would only bare his fangs when he faced danger. Even Yang Xiuqing, who had been through hundreds of wars, felt shocked.

Shi Dakai, a tiger general of a general, as expected from him.

Yang Xiuqing was clear that if he did not reply carefully, he would die here. Luckily, he was also an exceptional person. The teacup in his hand remained motionless, and the tea did not even waver.

”No!” Yang Xiuqing shook his head, ”When I lost, the enemy did come into contact with me. However, I had not decided back then. I only made my choice after the king decided to remove me.”

The words of Yang Xiuqing were half real and half fake, so Shi Dakai could not notice any lies from it. Thinking about the conversation yesterday with the king, Shi Dakai led out a long sigh.

At this stage, it was hard to tell who was loyal and who was not.

”So the death of the king has something to do with you?”

The killing aura of Shi Dakai was not kept, as he asked this crucial question.

When they found out that the king had died, the doctor had rushed over and performed an autopsy. They only found that the king and Concubine Chen had both died of an unknown poison. As for others, they did not find anything else.

In the last moments of her life, Concubine Chen had placed the pieces of the pill back into her fake tooth. The only clue had disappeared.

Hence, the only conclusion was that the king was assassinated.

But based on what the palace guards had described, no one suspicious had entered.

This entire case became a mystery.

Of course, some suspected that the guards had purposely spoke as such to avoid punishment.

No matter what, one would not be able to find out the truth in a short time. Moreover, with their current situation, who in the country would pay attention to the truth behind this mystery?

In truth, Yang Xiuqing also did not expect the king to die.

This operation was completely orchestrated by the Black Snake Guards.

”It was not me.”

Yang Xiuqing did not know what to say, so he just spoke out those four words.

”Heh!”

Shi Dakai was deep in thought, unable to calm down.

Although Shi Dakai did not have much feelings and emotions toward the king, the magnanimity and trust the king had placed in him had touched him.