On the other side, Helian Qi had already rushed to Xiguan. By now, the border of Xiguan had fallen into the hands of the Southern Neighboring Country. The last line of defense in the hearts of the soldiers was on the verge of collapse. It was true that the people of the Southern Neighboring Country were brave and good at fighting.
"Your Majesty, you've finally come!" The commander - in - chief immediately knelt in front of him. His face was smeared with black ash, indicating that he had just withdrawn from the battlefield.
Helian Qi frowned as he looked at him. At the same time, he understood that the war situation was extremely urgent. If even the commander - in - chief was in such a state, the soldiers must be struggling.
"How is the war going now?" he asked.
General Liu looked up and replied, "The Southern Neighboring army's offensive is too fierce. Those ordinary people seem to be possessed. They keep charging forward. I heard it was an order from some so - called Holy Maiden."
"The Holy Maiden? Isn't that Yaoji?!" Ru Yi exclaimed in surprise first.
Back then, Yaoji had done many heinous things in the Dongsheng Kingdom. Eventually, they had no choice but to send her back to her own country. Unexpectedly, such a thing would happen now.
Helian Qi nodded and then said, "Take me to the military command room. From now on, I'll be the commander. I will surely drive out the people of the Southern Neighboring Country from the Dongsheng Kingdom!"
Hearing this, General Liu was on the verge of tears. They had been losing battles for so many days. Now the soldiers urgently needed a victory to boost their morale.
At this time, inside the tent of the Southern Neighboring Country.
Ye was sitting on the military couch. By his side stood Zhu Qing and Yaoji.
"Your Majesty, our army is advancing like a hot knife through butter. We should be able to capture the Dongsheng Kingdom within a month!" Yaoji said, with a killing look in her beautiful eyes.
Now she no longer covered her face with a veil. When she incited the people in the Southern Neighboring Country, she claimed that the Dongsheng Kingdom had bullied her and even disfigured her.
It was these words that had enraged the masses, so they had raised an army to go to war. Therefore, her wound was now the best flag to command the soldiers.
After hearing her words, Ye sneered as if victory was already in the bag. Back when the former emperor was alive, he had proposed the idea of attacking the Dongsheng Kingdom and also put forward this strategy. But the former emperor was weak - willed and was in awe of the Dongsheng Kingdom. It was not until he ascended the throne that he had such an opportunity.
Thinking of this, the smile on his lips grew wider.
But Zhu Qing beside him looked a bit worried. Then he said, "I heard that Helian Qi has arrived in the Dongsheng Kingdom. Now the morale of their soldiers is high. Should we adjust our combat strategy?"
The reason why they had been invincible in recent battles was the charge force of their soldiers. But by now, this strength should have been somewhat worn out. Now that they were facing the Dongsheng army with high - spirited morale, if they didn't adjust their combat plan, there might really be some unexpected situations.
But Ye didn't take his words seriously at all. In his mind, victory was inevitable. No country could resist the fully - charged Southern Neighboring Country.
After thinking about it, he roared angrily, "It doesn't matter! I believe in the soldiers of the Southern Neighboring Country!" Zhu Qing looked at the somewhat overbearing man in front of him and always felt that he had changed somewhere.
He was no longer the second prince he used to be, but had become the current emperor. The gentle and modest appearance of the past had been completely influenced by interests and war. He was simply a vulgar emperor.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help frowning tightly. Then he sighed deeply and walked out of the tent.
Ye, who was still standing there, squinted his eyes slightly. Watching Zhu Qing's back gradually disappear from his sight, he began to have doubts in his heart. Then he said to Yaoji beside him, "Go and check who Zhu Qing has been in contact with recently. If there are any signs of abnormality, report to me immediately."
The most ridiculous thing might be this. Zhu Qing could be said to be the most loyal person by his side, but he had doubts about him...
At this time, in another part of Xiguan, in a dense forest.
"Master, the Nangong family has been defeated. Helian Qi has joined the war in Xiguan." A woman in a snow - white cheongsam said. Her face was extremely charming.
This woman was Bai Huan, and the man opposite her was Situ Qing.
After hearing her words, Situ Qing couldn't help snorting coldly. Then he said, "I've long known that Nangong Liuyun is good - for - nothing. I knew he would die. I just didn't expect him to die so soon."
He never really relied on Nangong Liuyun to bring down the Helian family. He just wanted him to buy some time to lure the Southern Neighboring Country here.
But obviously, this plan was not very successful. Now Helian Qi was leading the army, and the Southern Neighboring Country had only reached Xiguan. Moreover, their morale was in danger of declining. So it was time to mobilize the Wolf Guards in the capital.
Thinking of this, he said, "Inform the Wolf Guards in the capital. Find an opportunity to sneak into the palace and try to bring Dongfang Yi out for me."
"Sir, you...?" Did he still have illusions about that woman?
Bai Huan didn't ask the rest of the question, but showed her worry with her eyes.
Situ Qing naturally saw what she was thinking but didn't want to answer. Then he left the forest with his light - body skill.
Bai Huan was left alone in place. She looked at the direction where the man's figure gradually disappeared, with an extremely hurt look on her face. Then she murmured, "When will you notice me, sir? I've been guarding behind you for so many years..."
On the other side, Situ Qing rushed to an inn. He casually ordered a pot of wine and began to taste it. Then he took out a small cloth bag from his bosom. Inside it was just a piece of cloth, which had been shattered and then pieced back together. The words on it were a bit unclear, but the two big characters "Contract" at the top could still be seen.
This was written to him by Dongfang Yi when they opened the inn together. She said it was a contract. Once the two parties signed it, they would never be allowed to regret. But now, that woman had gone back on her word and would never look back.
Thinking of this, he clenched his fist tightly. As if in unwillingness, he drank up the wine in his hand in one gulp. Then he murmured, "It's all a lie..."
On the other side, in the Queen's Palace in the imperial palace.
In recent days, Dongfang Yi had been fed various nutritious foods by the Empress Dowager. She really felt that she had gained a few pounds, but the palace was still constantly sending in more nutritious products.
"Your Ladyship... The Empress Dowager's attitude towards you has really changed a lot!" Concubine Shu opened her eyes wide in disbelief. She could hardly believe what she was seeing now. After all, the Empress Dowager had given them a hard time before.