Ji Ruhua was not as skilled in martial arts as Zhou Nian, and just as she pulled out the dagger, Shui Lianche clamped her wrist tightly.

"What? Do you also want to learn from Concubine Nian?" Shui Lianche sneered.

Ji Ruhua knew that she could not break free, so she stopped struggling and simply closed her eyes and didn't look at Shui Lianche.

Ji Ruhua closed her eyes and could not see Shui Lianche's expression. She only knew that Shui Lianche was silent for a long time, then stood up and casually covered her with the quilt.

Shui Lianche straightened his clothes and said before leaving: "Get ready, and follow me to Lizhou the day after tomorrow."

Ji Ruhua hid the dagger under her pillow again with lingering fear, lowered her eyes to look at the mess on her body, and a tear fell without warning.

It is said that the Emperor of Shuizhou was hungover that night and stayed alone in his bedroom. He did not even attend court the next day and did not touch any of the food brought by the palace servants.

On the third day, it was suddenly announced that all those who opposed would be killed without mercy, as cruelly as before.

When Ji Ruhua heard about this, she felt sorry for the loyal ministers and generals, but also felt extremely regretful for her original choice. Trying to get the skin of a tiger will never end well.

And at this time in Lizhou.

It was half a month later when Ji Xingzhi received the news that Shuizhou had raised an army. By the time Shuizhou attacked Lizhou, the end of the year was approaching.

However, Yuzhou and Xuezhou, which had originally agreed to form an alliance of four states, did not react at all.

Only Huazhou took action. Hua Yihen led a team of light cavalry to Lizhou first, but received news that Shuizhou openly attacked Qingcheng, but secretly sent heavy troops to attack Wuyang.

Hua Yihen took a long detour from the eastern border, from the fiefdom of King Zhenyuan, to Wuyang. By then, Shuizhou had already conquered Liangcheng with unstoppable force! It was only a matter of time before they reached Lizhou City.

Upon receiving the news, Prince Zhenyuan immediately led his troops to support Lizhou City.

Lizhou had just put down the internal strife, and the King of Luo in the southwest had also fought all the way from the western border to the city of Lizhou. All protective measures from the western border to Lizhou were being restored, including Qucheng.

Therefore, the Shuizhou army easily captured the three cities of Lizhou one after another.

Ji Xingzhi sat in the study, rubbing his temples tiredly. His temples were throbbing with pain, and his eyes were swollen and painful. The Shuizhou army was determined to win this time, and Lizhou was in danger.

Ji Xingzhi's temples ached even more after glancing at the urgent report from Wuyang. Did Shuizhou attack Wuyang from the north because they knew Huazhou would come to its aid? Lizhou was already in a state of panic, so how could it possibly have the troops to support Wuyang?

"Your Majesty! Prince Xun has sent news that he has arrived in Wuyang and the army will be here soon." Wu Fang walked into the study and said with a little excitement.

Ji Xingzhi was slightly shocked. Hua Yihen actually took a detour to Wuyang! She thought Hua Yihen would defend the southern border at the junction of Huazhou and Lizhou...

Compared to Wu Fang's excitement, Ji Xingzhi's expression darkened slightly: "How many troops are there in the Northern Territory?"

"Including the surrounding defenders, there are about 50,000 people." Wu Fang replied.

After hearing Wu Fang's answer, Ji Xingzhi touched his chin and fell into deep thought.

Because the relationship between Lizhou and Xuezhou has always been very good, neither of them has set up heavy defenses on the border. Unexpectedly, Shuizhou would inexplicably attack Wuyang, as if it was sure that Xuezhou would not interfere.

Thinking of this, Ji Xingzhi's expression changed from bright to dark. Xuezhou and Yuzhou would not stand idly by without any reason. Shuizhou must have done something to Xuezhou and Yuzhou, otherwise, Shuizhou would not fight so unscrupulously!

It seems that when the news of the alliance of the four states spread, Shuizhou was not as inactive as it seemed on the surface.

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