Gunta's face suddenly turned gloomy, his thick eyebrows were furrowed, and the corners of his mouth were pursed into a line.
After a long time, he slowly uttered four words,
"Sacrifice the rook to save the king."
Erzhu Huaji raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of scarlet, revealing a mad look: "So, the person you just sent back to the royal city is Amusha's death warrant!"
"Once he gets the news, he won't show mercy."
After he finished speaking, Gunta was not as anxious as he had imagined. Instead, he looked at him straight.
Gongta leaned his back against the prisoner car, bent down, and tapped the car a few times with his fingers bent. Suddenly, a voice came: "Elder?"
"Send someone to follow the man just now. After he finishes his message, tell the king that the envoy of Tianqi has agreed to withdraw his troops after seeing the bodies of the prince and princess."
"yes!"
As the footsteps faded away, Erzhu Huaji frowned, "Are you crazy? Tianqi can't possibly retreat!"
Gunta raised his eyelids and looked at him, then got off the prison van without any explanation.
He left Erzhu Huaji's shouting behind him.
After returning to the tent, Gunta washed himself briefly and lay back on the bed.
Of course he knew that Tianqi would not withdraw his troops. If he didn't say so, how could he stabilize the king who could abandon Nan Gu and escape at any time?
Now that the high priest has just died, the great elder has abdicated, and the Southern Gu King has just gained power, he will not easily escape unless it is absolutely necessary.
This delaying tactic is enough to keep him calm for a while.
He must take advantage of this time to rescue Amusa!
…
Tianqi, the Sixth Prince’s Mansion.
Uncle Zhang returned 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 asked, "Where is His Highness? I want to see him."
The servant looked embarrassed and said, "Manager Zhang, it's getting late. His Highness has already gone to bed, and you've been exhausted from the journey. I've prepared some hot water. Please rest first. If you have anything to say, we can discuss it tomorrow morning."
"No, I want to see His Highness right now," Uncle Zhang said sternly. He ignored the servant's attempts to stop him and rushed in recklessly. "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 anxiously tried to stop him, but the door opened: "What are you arguing about?"
Xiao Yanli stood at the door in only his inner garments, looking at the furious Uncle Zhang and waving at the servant: "Go away."
The servant hurried out. Xiao Yanli's eyes were filled with fatigue. "Uncle Zhang just came back, why didn't you take a break?"
"Your Highness," Uncle Zhang lowered his voice, "Why did you set fire to the Xu Mansion?!"
Xiao Yanli's eyes were gloomy, and his voice was a little irritated: "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 silently raised his leg and followed him.
Xiao Yanli leaned against the window and said, "The emperor has long been suspicious of me. Rather than rebuilding trust, it's better to just take advantage of his own tactic."
"But..." Uncle Zhang hesitated, "If you are so anxious, I'm afraid you will be prepared."
"Then let them guard against it," Xiao Yanli said, tucked his hands into his sleeves, "I've endured it for so many years, am I really afraid that he will be on guard?"
He didn't want to discuss this topic anymore, so he tilted his head and asked, "Did you hear anything about Nan Gu's movements on your way back?"
Uncle Zhang whispered, "I heard something. The army has entered the dense forest and is preparing for battle."
Xiao Yanli took a deep breath and said, "The army will be on the march for at least half a month. We still have plenty of time. I hope those Nan Gu people can hold out a little longer."
At least, we have to hold on for a month, right?
Uncle Zhang nodded and asked, "Your Highness, why did you attack the Xu family? Xu Yanli and Jiang Kang'an are in prison, and the others pose no threat."
Xiao Yanli sighed softly: "It's just some speculation, I haven't found any evidence yet."
Seeing that Xiao Yanli had no intention of continuing to elaborate, Uncle Zhang stood up and saluted: "I am guilty of my mistake and have disturbed Your Highness. Please forgive me."
Xiao Yanli raised the corner of his mouth slightly. "You're just too worried. What crime are you talking about? You've been tired from the journey. Have someone prepare some hot water. Wash up and go to bed early. We'll discuss other matters when you wake up tomorrow."
"yes."
The door opened and closed again, the smile on Xiao Yanli's face suddenly disappeared, and his eyes turned gloomy.
He touched the teeth marks on the side of his right hand with his left hand.
After Jiang Bojian was called away by the emperor that day, he was accidentally bitten by a poisonous insect while searching Jiang Bojian's house.
Without someone's instructions, the poisonous insects cannot be grown on humans, and poisonous insects should be docile on normal days. These poisonous insects must be vicious before they attack.
But why are there poisonous insects in Jiang Wenjing's house?
A light bulb went off in his head, and Xiao Yanli's eyes suddenly became unfathomable.
…
Southern Gu.
After hearing the report, King Nan Gu's face suddenly turned gloomy, as if a storm was about to come.
The whole city is mobilized?
How many people came to Tianqi?
His stubby fingers curled unconsciously, and the wrinkles on his clothes revealed his anxious heart. King Nan Gu was about to speak when another person rushed in: "Your Majesty, there's another person outside, saying he's here to report on the military situation on the front line!"
"Xuan!"
A man stepped forward slowly and said, "Your Majesty, after seeing the bodies of the prince and princess, the envoy of Apocalypse has agreed to withdraw his troops!"
His mood fluctuated greatly, and the Nan Gu King's cloudy eyes lit up. Unable to suppress his surprise, he asked impatiently, "Are you serious?"
"Elder Gonta said it himself!"
"Okay! Okay!"
The soldier who reported it first looked puzzled and couldn't help but say, "But when I left just now..."
Before he could finish his words, the soldier who had reported back interrupted him: "When you left, Elder Gongta hadn't had time to negotiate yet. After they had negotiated, they sent me after you, but unfortunately, I was a step too late."
So that's how it is.
After easily fooling them, the soldier continued, "Elder Gonta also said that the withdrawal might take longer due to the dense forest. Your Majesty, don't worry."
As long as he can withdraw his troops, King Nan Gu will not be afraid.
He waved his hand and said, "With Gunta here, I'm relieved. You go back and tell Gunta that Amusha and I are waiting for him to bring back the good news!"
The soldier answered loudly, "Yes," and then hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, may I see Master Amusa? Elder Gongta said he is not feeling well, so he sent me to the elder's residence to retrieve the Gu that the elder has been refining for nearly five years, and to plant it in Master Amusa."
The Southern Gu King's eyes suddenly became sharp, but only for a moment.
"Of course you can. I will take you there myself." The Southern Gu King stood up and looked at the soldier beside him. "You heard what I said just now. Go back and report first."
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