Two days is barely enough time for news of the Queen Mother's assassination to reach the Southern Territory, yet they've already rushed to this point?

Qin Zhaoyue's expression darkened, and she immediately asked about the situation.

Her voice calmed down, and her unusual composure made everyone around her hold their breath.

"The Xuanji Guards around the Second Prince have probably been eliminated and have been unable to send back any messages. We have just dispatched the closest personnel to investigate."

As far as we know, the rebel army is stationed on the northern border of the Southern Vermilion Bird Road, numbering at least 30,000, fully armed and equipped.

Her gaze was fixed on Qin Zhaoyue.

Their eyes met, and they immediately understood, sharing the same guess.

The flow of iron ore mined illegally and weapons secretly in the past was probably not north, but south.

Those who escaped from the four great families are probably already in the southern border.

Although unconfirmed, based on intelligence, this is likely the case.

Otherwise, who could easily raise an army of 30,000? And who could supply the armor and weapons for 30,000 soldiers?

Without the support of powerful families, the Second Prince would have had no chance of succeeding on his own.

The key question remains: where did these 30,000 troops come from?

Surely the people of Zhuque South Road wouldn't follow the Second Prince the moment he raised his flag.

If troops are transferred from the southern front, wouldn't the border be left undefended? Wouldn't we be vulnerable to attacks from both sides?

Qin Zhaoyue sighed deeply, her brows furrowed with weariness and seriousness, and raised her hand to rub her temples.

"Too much thinking is useless."

Third sister, let's immediately summon General Meng and the officials of the Xuange Division and the Wanmin Division for a joint discussion.

"good."

The third princess rose to her feet, her expression regaining some of her usual composure, though her clenched fists betrayed the turmoil within her.