Reborn Together: The General and I Reach for Power-Chapter 478 - 475: On the Road

Song Xian’s fingers moved, and another arrow shot out, his mind filled with the image of Xie Liangchen from his past life, drenched in blood.

Though everything is different in this life, the events of the past still pierce his heart like a thorn, and now he is personally removing that thorn.

"Brother."

Song Xian seemed to hear Liangchen’s voice by his ear, his mind ceaselessly repeating the decisive visage of Xie Liangchen from years ago.

It didn’t seem much at the time, but looking back now, there’s an indescribable ache in his heart.

This way, Ji Yuan can no longer harm Liangchen, Zigeng, and innocent people.

Chang An had followed the master for so long, but it was the first time he saw the master like this.

Ji Yuan began struggling to escape, then could only roll around on the ground to dodge, until finally, he collapsed on the ground, letting the arrows pierce through him.

Ji Yuan was actually just an insignificant figure; even Chang An couldn’t understand why the master was handling Ji Yuan like a life-and-death adversary.

But Chang An did not try to persuade him; the master must have his reasons for his actions. He just needed to make sure Ji Yuan was guarded and didn’t escape.

Ji Yuan curled up on the ground, feeling as if every part of his body was pierced by arrows, the excruciating pain engulfing him. He gasped heavily, knowing he was doomed, uncertain if he feared death or wished to end his life immediately.

Living like this was far more painful than death.

Ji Yuan grasped the arrow shaft, aiming at his neck. He initially lacked the courage to end it all himself, but now he lacked the strength to do so.

In a daze, he sensed someone approaching, looking over to see it was Song Xian.

Song Xian gazed at him, like a god of death.

Even though he was about to die, Ji Yuan still felt fear, as if even in death, Song Xian had other ways to torment him.

"Want to die?" Song Xian said indifferently.

Ji Yuan wanted to speak, but his throat seemed to be gripped shut, unable to make a sound, blood continuously pouring from his mouth, his eyes filled with terror.

Then Ji Yuan heard words that made him even more frightened.

Song Xian said, "Do you want to know why I killed you?"

Ji Yuan heard his breathing grow heavier, as if his chest were filled with water... No, that was his blood.

Song Xian said indifferently, "Do you believe in past lives? In a past life, I had a deep-seated hatred for you."

Past life? Ji Yuan didn’t believe it; he only trusted this life. He wasn’t afraid of retribution, as long as he could secure a good future, he would use any means necessary.

That’s why he allied with Prince Lu, aiming to rise through the ranks with Prince Lu’s support, he didn’t hesitate to marry Meng Changshu, planning next to take everything from Meng Su, then cast aside Meng Su and Meng Changshu.

Otherwise, being someone whose parents died young, relying only on his uncle, how long would it take for him to make a name for himself? It was too slow to rely on oneself; only by stepping on others’ shoulders could he climb higher.

Even when he failed, he did not give up. He had many methods; just give him a chance...

But now, he somewhat believed it, Song Xian’s expression, everything Song Xian did seemed real, genuinely occurring.

If those exist... everything he’s plotted, people he’s harmed, does it mean they all need to be settled with him?

No, Ji Yuan trembled all over.

This way, wouldn’t even death bring no relief?

"I’ll give you a chance," Song Xian said, "to just die like this, never to reincarnate again, otherwise... every time you live, I will torment you to death."

Ji Yuan’s eyes widened, consciousness began to fade, but at that moment, he found Song Xian even more terrifying, suddenly not wanting to return to this world.

This would be the best release.

Ji Yuan on the ground stopped moving, Song Xian kicked him, Ji Yuan’s neck snapped, lifeless.

Chang An and others stood far away, so the conversation earlier was heard only by him and Ji Yuan.

Whether Ji Yuan lives or dies, he must remember this, that Song Xian and Ji Yuan are eternal enemies.

The murderous intent between Song Xian’s brows gradually dissipated, at this moment he especially missed Liangchen, missed her bright eyes, the smile she gave him, her peaceful sleep leaning on his shoulder, and their newborn child.

He remembered every moment with Liangchen, even the smallest things; they occupied the most important place in his heart, and those inauspicious murderous intents, like ice and snow meeting the morning sun, suddenly melted away.

Life is so long, there must be a guiding light in one’s heart.

Sunlight fell on Song Xian’s shoulder, revealing how nice the weather still was.

Song Xian walked to Chang An’s side: "Guard the checkpoint well, wait for the court’s troops to support us, then we’ll return to Zhenzhou."

...

"Prince."

The deputy general rushed up to Prince Lu and reported: "There’s a heavy guard at the checkpoint upfront, scouts went to investigate... it might be Song Xian’s men."

Prince Lu immediately frowned, could the information Ji Yuan sent be flawed? The people he dispatched also reported Zhang Chi moving westward.

Prince Lu said, "Are you certain it’s Song Xian?"

The deputy general responded: "Yes, our people saw Song Xian."

Although Zhang Chi is formidable, he does not possess such scheming. If Song Xian is here, he likely laid a trap waiting for him to fall into.

This battle with the court let him see more clearly the Emperor’s foolishness.

The Emperor exhausted all efforts to deal with him, yet did not bother to restrain Song Xian, allowing Song Xian to grow stronger over the year. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Prince Lu’s eyes flashed with mockery, Father, oh father, since you saw through eldest brother, why not decisively dethrone this Crown Prince, even if Prince Qi inherits the throne, Daqi’s kingdom would not fall into others’ hands.

The deputy general asked, "Prince, what should we do?"

Prince Lu said, "Change direction towards the west."

The deputy general said, "Then Zhang Chi might know our path is blocked heading south, perhaps waiting right behind us, Song Xian might have other intentions, likely unwilling to waste troops here. If we proceed, Song Xian might abandon the checkpoint."

Prince Lu said coldly, "Song Xian, unwilling to waste troops and soldiers, came to guard the pass. The generals of the North must always be wary of the Liao people, always adept at defending cities, especially with Song Xian personally overseeing. Song Xian has always been reluctant to deploy, but this time, holding the fortress is a report to the Emperor and the court."

Thus Song Xian would never open the city gates to let them go.

"We are held up by Song Xian at the checkpoint, with Zhang Chi pursuing from behind, leaving us truly in a dilemma," said Prince Lu, "Zhang Chi is different from Song Xian, Zhang Chi will spare no effort, while Song Xian will not actively attack. By avoiding the south, we only face Zhang Chi."

The deputy general understood and hurried to arrange everything.

Prince Lu looked towards the checkpoint, and he won’t help the Emperor deal with Song Xian, allowing such a victory by the Emperor. If they are to die, let everyone go together.

If he cannot ascend the throne, then let Daqi be destroyed! Let the Emperor become the ruler of a fallen kingdom.