Chapter 507: Retreat?

Gongta's face suddenly darkened, his thick brows knitted together, and his mouth was pursed into a line.

After a long time, he slowly uttered four words,

"Abandon the car guard."

Erzhu Huaji raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes were slightly scarlet, showing a crazy meaning: "So, the person you just sent back to the royal city is Amusa's death warrant!"

"When he gets the news, he will not show mercy." After

he finished speaking, Gongta was not as anxious as he imagined, but looked at him straight.

Gongta leaned his back against the prison cart, bent down, and tapped the car with his bent fingers. Suddenly, a voice came: "Elder?"

"Send someone to follow the man just now. When he finishes the message, go and tell the king that the envoy of Tianqi has agreed to withdraw his troops after seeing the bodies of the prince and princess." "

Yes!"

The footsteps faded away, and Erzhu Huaji frowned: "Are you crazy? Tianqi will never withdraw his troops!"

Gongta raised his eyelids and looked at him. Without explaining, he got off the prison cart.

He left Erzhu Huaji's shouting behind him.

Back in the tent, Gongta simply washed himself and lay back on the bed.

Of course he knew that Tianqi would never withdraw his troops. If he didn't say so, how could he stabilize the king who could abandon Nangong and run away at any time?

Now that the high priest has just died, the great elder has also abdicated, and the Nanlong King has just gained power, he will not easily escape unless it is absolutely necessary.

This delaying tactic is enough to stabilize him for a while.

He must take advantage of this time to rescue Amusa!

...

Tianqi, the Sixth Prince's Mansion.

Uncle Zhang came back late at night. On the way he had already learned about what had happened to Tianqi in recent days. So as soon as he entered the mansion, he said, "Where is the prince? I want to see him."

The servant looked embarrassed and said, "Manager Zhang, it's getting late. The prince has already gone to bed. You have also been tired from the journey. I have prepared hot water. You should take a rest first. If you have anything, please wait until tomorrow morning."

"No, I want to see the prince now," Uncle Zhang said with a serious face. He ignored the servant's obstruction and rushed in: "Your Highness! Your Highness!"

The wind blew in the evening, making the leaves rustle, but it could not cover up Uncle Zhang's voice.

The servant tried to stop him anxiously, but the door opened: "What are you arguing about?"

Xiao Yanli stood at the door in his undershirt, looking at the angry Uncle Zhang, and waved to the servant: "Go down."

The servant hurried out, and Xiao Yanli's eyes were full of fatigue: "Uncle Zhang just came back, why didn't you take a rest?"

"Your Highness," Uncle Zhang lowered his voice: "Why did you set fire to the Xu Mansion?!"

Xiao Yanli's eyes were gloomy, and there was a little irritability in his voice: "Are you questioning my decision?"

"No, it's just that this matter is too risky. The emperor will definitely suspect Your Highness." Hearing Xiao Yanli's unfriendly tone, Uncle Zhang immediately changed his tone and looked at him with great concern.

Xiao Yanli looked him up and down, yawned, and then his eyes softened: "There are outsiders in the mansion, come in and talk."

Uncle Zhang raised his legs in silence and followed him.

Xiao Yanli leaned against the window: "The emperor has long been suspicious of me. Instead of rebuilding trust, it is better to directly take advantage of his enemy."

"But..." Uncle Zhang hesitated, "He is so anxious, I am afraid he will be on guard."

"Then let them guard," Xiao Yanli put his hands in his sleeves, "I have endured for so many years, why should I be afraid that he will be on guard?"

He did not want to talk about this topic anymore, and tilted his head and said, "Did you hear about the movements of the Southern Dragons on your way back?"

Uncle Zhang whispered, "I heard some. The army has entered the dense forest and is preparing for war."

Xiao Yanli took a deep breath, "The army will be on the march for at least three and a half months. We still have plenty of time. I hope those Southern Dragons can hold on longer."

At least, they have to hold on for a month, right?

Uncle Zhang nodded and asked, "Why did Your Highness attack the Xu family? Xu Yanli and Jiang Kang'an have been imprisoned, and the others are not a threat."

Xiao Yanli sighed, "It's just some guesses, and no evidence has been found yet."

Seeing that Xiao Yanli had no intention of continuing to elaborate, Uncle Zhang stood up and saluted, "I was confused and disturbed Your Highness. Please punish me."

Xiao Yanli raised his lips slightly, "You are just concerned. What crime is it? You have been tired all the way. Ask someone to prepare some hot water. After washing up, go to bed early. When you wake up tomorrow, we will discuss other things."

"Yes."

The door opened and closed again, and the smile on Xiao Yanli's face disappeared suddenly, and his eyes were gloomy.

He stroked the tooth marks on the side of his right hand with his left hand.

When Jiang Bojian was called away by the emperor, he was bitten by a bug when he searched Jiang Bojian's house.

Without someone's instructions, bugs can't grow on people, and they should be docile on weekdays. These bugs should be vicious to attack.

But why are there bugs in Jiang Wenjing's house?

Xiao Yanli's eyes suddenly became unfathomable with a flash of inspiration.

...

Nan Gu.

After hearing the report, the King of Nan Gu's face suddenly darkened, as if a storm was about to come.

The whole city was mobilized?

How many people from Tianqi came?

His stubby fingers curled up unconsciously, and the wrinkles of his clothes revealed his anxious heart. King Nanlong was about to speak when another person ran in hurriedly: "Your Majesty, there is another person outside, saying that he is here to report the military situation on the front line!"

"Announce!"

A person stepped forward slowly: "Your Majesty, after seeing the bodies of the prince and princess, the envoy of Tianqi has agreed to withdraw his troops!"

His mood fluctuated greatly, and King Nanlong's cloudy eyes lit up for a moment. He could not suppress his surprise and asked impatiently: "Are you serious?"

"Elder Gongta said it himself!"

"Okay! Okay!"

The soldier who reported it first showed doubt in his eyes and could not help but speak: "But when I left just now..."

Before he finished speaking, the soldier who reported later interrupted him and said, "When you left just now, Elder Gongta had not yet reached a settlement. After the settlement, he sent me to chase you, but unfortunately I was a step too late."

So that was the case.

After easily fooling him, the soldier said, "Elder Gongta also said that since there is a dense forest, it may take longer to withdraw the troops. Your Majesty, don't worry."

As long as the troops can be withdrawn, King Nan Gu is not afraid.

He waved his hand: "With Gongta here, I'm relieved. You go back and tell Gongta that Amusa and I are waiting for him to bring back the good news!"

The soldier answered loudly: "Yes," and then hesitated and said: "Your Majesty, can I meet Master Amusa? Elder Gongta said that he is not in good health, so he ordered me to go to the elder's house to get the dragon that the elder has been refining for nearly five years, so that I can plant it in Master Amusa's body."

The eyes of the Southern Dragon King suddenly became fierce, but it was only for a moment.

"Of course, I will take you there myself," the Southern Dragon King stood up and looked at the soldier next to him: "You heard what I said just now, go back and report first."