Undeterred, the Prime Minister continued his counsel, "Your Highness, this is not my intention. It's just that war will bring endless suffering and disaster. We should prioritize peace and resolve the issue through peaceful negotiations."
Huyan Rujun's expression grew even uglier. He slammed his hand on the table and roared, "Enough! Prime Minister, there's no need to say any more. I've made up my mind. Attacking Beiliu is imperative!"
The Prime Minister's face was gloomy, and veins bulged on his forehead, but he still said firmly: "Please think twice, Prince!"
Huyan Rujun's face was ferocious, his eyes filled with murderous intent and anger. He roared loudly, "How dare you disobey me! You old fool, you are simply courting death!"
Huyan Rujun suddenly stretched out a hand, and a powerful suction force came from his hand, and the prime minister's body was involuntarily sucked over by him.
Black smoke billowed out of Huyan Rujun's body, and the prime minister's body shriveled up at a speed visible to the naked eye, losing all vitality. In the end, only a pile of clothes fell to the ground.
The officials were terrified, their faces pale as paper. The hall was immediately plunged into chaos. People screamed in panic and ran out of the hall. However, at this moment, the hall door suddenly closed, trapping everyone inside.
Huyan Rujun sneered, a cruel look flashing in his eyes, and said coldly: "If anyone dares to disobey this prince in the future, this old man will be your fate!"
The entire hall fell silent, everyone trembling, fearing they would be the next to be executed. Only the Grand Marshal's eyes gleamed with excitement. He was a bloodthirsty man who had always wanted Yuewu to expand his territory. He knew this was his chance to realize his dream.
He half-knelt before the Crown Prince and said devoutly, "I swear to follow His Royal Highness till death! I am willing to expand the territory for His Royal Highness!"
Huyan Rujun nodded with satisfaction: "That's right! I will give you an army of beasts to help you attack Beiliu!"
The Grand Marshal was so excited that he almost jumped up. He immediately knelt down to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Your Highness! I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
Huyan Rujun looked at him, a cunning glint in his eyes: "But you must take down Beiliu within a month, otherwise, you will bear the consequences."
The Grand Marshal replied without hesitation, "Please rest assured, Your Highness. I will not let you down!"
Huyan Rujun smiled and turned to leave the hall. The Grand Marshal looked at his departing figure, his heart filled with anticipation and determination.
The marshal led his army to attack Beiliu aggressively. At this time, Huyan Rujun was not to be outdone and personally led the army to attack Nanyi.
The Xiao family army was famous for its bravery and fighting skills, but surprisingly, Hu Yanrujun's army actually adopted an extreme tactic - all the soldiers carried poison! This insidious and cunning method was unexpected.
When Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue hurried to Nanyi, they found that the situation was extremely critical. Nanyi's city defenses were about to be breached, time was running out, and the situation was grim.
As soon as Luo Lingyue entered the barracks, she witnessed the unbearable pain of the poisoned soldiers. Their faces were pale, their lips were purple, and they fell to the bed trembling, their lives in danger.
Luo Lingyue's heart tightened. These soldiers were all innocent victims. Faced with such a dire situation, she was determined to find an antidote and save these lives.
Luo Lingyue carefully observed the symptoms of poisoning and analyzed the composition of the poison. At the same time, she worked closely with military doctors to try various treatments in the hope of finding clues to detoxification.
In the end, Luo Lingyue came to the conclusion that Jia Guang must be in Yuewu's army.
Her eyes became determined and she already had a plan in mind.
"Spying the enemy camp at night? Too dangerous..." The generals beside them expressed their concerns, but Luo Lingyue smiled nonchalantly: "No venture, no gain. Only in this way can we find Jia Guang's whereabouts."
Xiao Jinghan frowned tightly. He knew that Luo Lingyue's determination was unshakable, but he was worried about her safety.
"I'll go with you!" he said firmly.
However, Luo Lingyue gently shook her head, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes: "No! We still need you to stay here! It's more convenient for me to act alone, and I'm sure I can escape unscathed. Don't worry, I will definitely come back safely!"
Xiao Jinghan held her hand tightly, his eyes full of concern: "Be careful! Jia Guang is not an easy character to deal with!"
Luo Lingyue smiled and nodded, then turned and left, leaving Xiao Jinghan standing there staring at her back, his heart full of worry.
The enemy camp was shrouded in darkness at night, lit only by the faint flicker of fire. Luo Lingyue, dressed in black, slipped in like a ghost. Carefully avoiding patrolling soldiers, she advanced towards the main camp.
Along the way, Luo Lingyue encountered many obstacles, but she overcame them one by one with her agility and wit. Finally, she arrived in front of a tent and sensed a familiar aura.
"Jia Guang, you are here!" Luo Lingyue whispered to herself, a cold look flashing in her eyes.
Luo Lingyue cautiously entered the main tent. She looked around, and when she saw no one was around, she began to look through the tent's belongings. She moved very cautiously, fearing discovery. Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps approached from outside. Startled, Luo Lingyue quickly ducked into the shadows of the tent, hiding herself.
A moment later, a young man walked in. He was dressed in ornate attire, his expression stern, his eyes gleaming with a hint of majesty. Luo Lingyue frowned, wondering to herself: Why is this man's aura so similar to Jia Guang's? Is there some connection between them? She quietly observed the man, trying to find some clue from him.
Even though Luo Lingyue had already held her breath, the man seemed to sense something. He shouted coldly, "Who? Come out!" Then, he casually struck out with his palm in the direction where Luo Lingyue was hiding. The palm, with its sharp wind, instantly struck the wall of the tent, leaving a deep mark.
Luo Lingyue was startled and quickly dodged to the side. She knew she couldn't hide any longer and had to find a way to deal with the situation. So she quickly released a rat. The rat scurried around the tent, attracting the man's attention.
The man reached out and the mouse flew into his hand, as if snatched by an invisible hand. The next moment, a thick black aura emerged from the man's body, instantly enveloping the mouse. The mouse let out a shrill scream within the aura, but the sound soon died away. When the aura dissipated, the mouse was gone, leaving only a bare skin.
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