A trace of determination flashed in Ying Yuan's eyes, and he said, "General Wang Jian, rest assured, I will return triumphantly!"

……

The next morning, Ying Yuan led his army out of Xianyang and headed towards the northern border.

Looking at the army's receding backs, a trace of worry flashed in Wang Jian's eyes.

He knew that Ying Yuan would be in great danger if he went there.

……

At the same time, in Xianyang City, Zhao Ping was imprisoned in prison.

Zhao Ping sat in the cell with a terribly gloomy face.

He never thought that he would be thrown into jail by Ying Zheng.

"Ying Zheng! You old bastard! I will make you pay the price!" Zhao Ping cursed with gritted teeth.

Just then, the cell door suddenly opened.

A mysterious man in a black cloak walked in.

"Master Zhao," the mysterious man's deep voice sounded, "I have been ordered to come and help you escape from your predicament."

Zhao Ping heard this, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes...

A cruel smile appeared on Zhao Ping's sinister face: "Ying Zheng, do you think you can trap me like this? Too naive!" He looked at the man in black, "Your Excellency is..."

The man in black did not take off his hood, but said in a low voice: "I am from Luowang, and I am here to help on the orders of Lord Zhao."

Zhao Ping was overjoyed. Luowang was the sharpest and most mysterious blade in Ying Zheng's hand. He never expected that he could get their help! "Good! Good! Good!" Zhao Ping said three good words in a row. "As long as you can help me get out, I will definitely reward you handsomely after the task is completed!"

The man in black said calmly, "Master Zhao, you don't have to be polite. We are just following your orders." After that, he took out a black pill from his sleeve and said, "This is the power-dissolving powder. It can temporarily dissolve the restrictions on your body and help you escape."

Zhao Ping took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation. After a moment, he felt all the restraints on his body were gone and he was free again.

"Thank you, sir!" Zhao Ping stretched his muscles and his face was full of excitement.

"You don't need to thank me, sir," the man in black said, "We should leave now without delay."

Zhao Ping followed the man in black out of the prison, and his journey was smooth and no one noticed.

After leaving Xianyang City, Zhao Ping looked back at the towering palace, with a fierce look in his eyes: "Ying Zheng, wait, I will definitely come back!"

……

At the same time, Ying Yuan led his army northward and headed straight for the Xiongnu royal court.

When the army reached a desert, they were suddenly ambushed by Hun cavalry.

"Kill!" Ying Yuan gave an order and led the Qin army soldiers to fight bravely.

The Hun cavalry came with great force, but the Qin soldiers were well-trained and were not afraid at all. The two sides engaged in a fierce battle.

Ying Yuan led the charge, waving his sword like flying. Wherever he passed, the Hun cavalry fell off their horses one after another.

However, the Hun cavalry was outnumbered and the Qin army gradually lost the upper hand.

At this moment, a black cavalry suddenly rushed out from the flank and rushed straight to the rear of the Hun army.

This cavalry is none other than the Luowang killers!
The Luowang killers were all highly skilled in martial arts and ruthless in their attacks. The Xiongnu cavalry were caught off guard and their formation was immediately thrown into chaos.

Ying Yuan seized the opportunity and led the Qin army to launch a counterattack. The Xiongnu cavalry could not resist and fled in panic.

In this battle, the Qin army won a great victory!
Ying Yuan returned triumphantly and was rewarded by Ying Zheng.

However, Ying Yuan didn't know that behind this victory, there was a huge conspiracy...

In Xianyang City, Zhao Ping has secretly returned.

He hid in a secluded house, secretly contacted his old subordinates and plotted.

Zhao Ping knew very well that in order to overthrow Ying Zheng, he must have strong power.

So he turned his attention to the Huns on the northern grasslands.

He sent people to secretly contact the Xiongnu Chanyu, promising him great benefits, hoping that the Xiongnu would send troops to help him.

The Xiongnu Chanyu had long been eyeing the Qin Dynasty, and now with Zhao Ping's support, he readily agreed.

A huge conspiracy is brewing...

……

The news of the victory at the border reached Xianyang and the whole country celebrated.

Ying Zheng was very pleased and held a banquet to entertain his ministers.

At the banquet, Ying Zheng raised his glass and said, "My dear ministers, Yuan'er was able to return triumphantly this time, thanks to your great help. I toast to you all!"

All the ministers raised their glasses and said in unison: "We dare not take credit for it!"

Ying Zheng put down his wine glass, looked at Ying Yuan, and said, "Yuan'er, you have made great contributions this time, and I am very pleased. I have decided to make you the champion marquis, and reward you with a thousand taels of gold and a hundred acres of fertile land!"

Ying Yuan quickly knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, father, for your grace!"

Ying Zheng smiled and nodded, saying, "Get up."

At this moment, a guard suddenly came in and reported: "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Zhao Ping... Zhao Ping has escaped from prison!"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked!

Ying Zheng's face suddenly changed, he stood up abruptly and shouted angrily: "What? Zhao Ping escaped from prison? How is this possible!"

……

At the same time, in Ying Yuan’s mansion.

A charming figure was nestling in Ying Yuan's arms. It was Ying Yuan's favorite concubine, Liu Ruyan.

Liu Ruyan was wearing a thin gauze, her skin was whiter than snow, and her beautiful eyes looked at Ying Yuan lovingly, saying in a tender voice: "Congratulations, young master, congratulations, young master, you are now a marquis and a prime minister, it is really a cause for celebration!"

Ying Yuan hugged Liu Ruyan and laughed, "Haha, this is all thanks to Ruyan!"

Liu Ruyan said coquettishly, "Young Master always makes fun of me."

Ying Yuan pinched Liu Ruyan's pretty face and said, "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. By the way, Ruyan, help me get ready. I have to go to General Wang Jian's mansion tomorrow."

Liu Ruyan nodded and said, "I understand."

At this moment, a guard suddenly rushed in and shouted in panic: "Master, it's bad! Zhao Ping... Zhao Ping escaped from prison!"

Ying Yuan's expression instantly turned serious when he heard this...

Ying Yuan's face darkened, and he clenched the wine glass in his hand, with wine dripping from his fingers. "Zhao Ping... he actually escaped!" Liu Ruyan noticed the change in Ying Yuan's mood, and her soft body moved closer to him, exhaling sweetly, "Don't worry, sir. Zhao Ping is just a eunuch. How much trouble can he make? You are now the champion marquis, with great power in the court. Are you still afraid of him?"

Ying Yuan sneered, hugged Liu Ruyan tighter, and whispered in her ear: "Ruyan, you don't know, this Zhao Ping is not an ordinary eunuch, he is meticulous and scheming. Zhao Ping played an indispensable role in my father's smooth ascension to the throne. Now that he has escaped from prison, it must have been planned for a long time. I am afraid that Xianyang City will be in turmoil again."

Liu Ruyan's delicate body trembled, and she leaned against Ying Yuan's arms, and said softly, "What are you going to do, young master?" A cold light flashed in Ying Yuan's eyes, "Cut the grass and eradicate the trouble forever!" After saying that, he stood up suddenly, put on his battle robe, and said, "Prepare the horses, and go to General Wang Jian's mansion!"

Wang Jian's residence was brightly lit. When Ying Yuan arrived, Wang Jian had been waiting for a long time. The two sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was solemn. Ying Yuan got straight to the point and said, "General Wang Jian, I'm sure you've heard about Zhao Ping's escape from prison." (End of this chapter)