With the addition of the Southern Jiangsu Army, the outcome could be reversed, potentially resulting in a 50/50 split. This could not only lift the siege of Yanshan but also possibly drive the Northern Barbarians out of Beizhou.

Zhao Yunqi slowly said, "I actually suspect that Xiao Yan is not dead. She must have a backup plan for pushing her own daughter out. Don't you also suspect that?"

The Emperor System said, "Alright, the situation can't get any worse."

Xiao Zhixing sat on horseback, a smile playing on his lips. His goal had been achieved; the Southern Jiangsu Army was now in his grasp.

Not long after, Zhao Yunqi issued an imperial edict to announce it to the world.

"Bai Feng, inform General Su to come to Yanshan immediately."

"Okay, be careful. Tell Black Tiger not to be playful and to stay close to you." Bai Feng flashed through the clouds.

"Understood, housekeeper."

Xiao Zhixing spurred his horse and galloped away, spotting a patrol of Northern Barbarian soldiers in the distance.

"Who?" The other party raised his weapon warily.

"You bastard!" Before Xiao Zhixing could even begin his act, an older soldier leading the opposing force slapped a junior soldier and led the way in kneeling down, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness the Dragon King."

The others were stunned for a moment, then hurriedly knelt down, their faces filled with anxiety.

Xiao Zhixing raised an eyebrow, channeled his inner Xiao Long, spurred his horse forward, whipped the soldier who had just been there to the ground, and pointed at the old soldier, saying, "You, come with me and inform Gu Na that I'm returning to camp."

"Archie, send the message immediately." The old soldier Archie happily got up, trotted up to his horse, and quickly followed behind.

Xiao Zhixing grunted and continued urging his horse forward, looking aggressive, but actually keeping an eye on his opponent.

Archie pulled a whistle from his pocket, blew it, and then pulled out a piece of white silk, writing and drawing on it with long black strips.

"Your Highness, is there anything else you require?"

Xiao Zhixing glanced at the scribbles he was handed over; they were clearly the Northern Barbarians' secret military code, and also their most primitive form of writing.

—The Mandarin spoken in the Northern Barbarians is similar to that of the Great Sheng, just like the Suzhou Mandarin. Everyone has their own speaking style, but they are generally the same.

"Once I return to camp, we will immediately attack the palace."

“Yes.” Archie added, and then a black falcon landed. He stuffed the white silk into the bamboo tube on the falcon’s leg and released it.

Xiao Zhixing, seemingly unfazed, immediately spurred his horse and galloped away.

Archie followed, his eyes shining.

He felt that his time to rise to prominence was coming. Sure enough, his hard work had paid off. He had memorized the Sixth Prince's appearance perfectly, and now the opportunity had arrived.

At this moment, he was full of energy.