"Greetings, Princess, Commander Zhao."
Ji Yunze strolled in and clasped his fists unhurriedly, "Qizhou Sima Ji Yunze is here to report."
"Oh, Master Ji, your job is truly interesting." Fu Yu'e sneered, "If I remember correctly, it's been less than a year, and you've already experienced several ups and downs. How could a dignified top scholar now end up serving as a Sima in Laiqi Prefecture?"
"It doesn't matter how high or low an official is, as long as he can speak up for the people."
Ji Yunze said calmly, "Although I am only a humble Sima, I have also been entrusted with the imperial order. Prince Daoan is now committing treasonous acts and has fled south with the Empress Dowager and the Imperial Seal, intending to wreak havoc on the world. I implore the Commander-in-Chief to immediately dispatch troops to stop this traitor."
"Ji Yunze, don't think that I can't guess what you're thinking."
Fu Yu'e sneered, "You're always fond of speaking high-sounding truths, but in reality, you're only doing it for that little girl from the Ye family. I'm telling you, it's useless for anyone to come today. Sending the two children from the Gu family will stop the war. Why bother starting another war?"
"Is that so easy for the Princess?" Ji Yunze angrily retorted, "The Princess is also a mother, how come she doesn't even have a hint of compassion?"
After seeing the suffering of the people along the way, he gradually understood why Wanwan took the initiative to return to Lin'an, and realized how ridiculous his previous thoughts were.
If we really watched the Gu family and King Yongning fight to the death, the world would probably be littered with bones.
And the leap from the west city wall by Prime Minister Ji and the families of the Shenwei Army shocked him even more.
"I just came out of Lin'an City and know the tragedy that happened there."
Ji Yunze spoke in detail, "I know the eldest princess is prejudiced against Princess Jinghe, but do you know that she had already put her own death aside when she returned to Lin'an this time? Her father died for his country, her aunt was tragically killed in the mansion, and even the eldest son of the Gu family was shot through the heart while trying to protect His Majesty. Yet, she would rather die than compromise with Gu Tingchen, and she fled with His Majesty all the way to the Chaojiang River, nearly falling into despair. Is she doing all this just for herself?"
"Mother, big brother."
Upon learning that their mother and elder brother were dead, Gu Qingmian and Gu Tingji burst into tears.
Everyone in the hall was moved by what they heard.
"Before, I thought Miss Ye was just like most women in the world. She only cared about her own honor and disgrace, gains and losses. But now I am wrong."
Ji Yunze sighed, "She has always been using her own way to save this miserable world. If she was just someone who coveted wealth and fame, she could have just joined the Gu family and enjoyed the prosperity. Why would she put herself in danger and suffer the loss of her loved ones?"
Zhao Yun nodded thoughtfully: "Madam, let's send the troops quickly. That girl really has good intentions. We can't let her plan go to waste."
Zhao Yingying also said, "Mother, my aunt is isolated and helpless in Yuzhou. If we don't rush there as soon as possible, what will happen if she falls into the hands of that devil?"
As she spoke, she glanced anxiously at the Gu siblings: "That demon didn't even care about the lives of his own mother and brother, so how could he care about two children?"
Fu Yu'e's eyes remained cold and unmoved.
After all, once Gu Tingchen occupied Yuezhou, they would have no way to survive.
Zhao Yingying knew that if her aunt was in trouble, her cousin would probably never forgive her in his life.
She quickly exchanged glances with Ji Yunze and threw herself into his arms.
Ji Yunze understood what she meant. He grabbed her neck with one hand and quickly grabbed a knife with the other hand and put it on her chest.
Fu Yu'e was startled: "Ji Yunze, what do you want to do?"
Ji Yunze said sternly, "Since the princess likes to sacrifice other people's lives for her future, I have no choice but to offend her today. I ask the commander to send the troops immediately, otherwise I will perish with you."
"Yingying." Fu Yu'e turned pale with fear. Just as she was about to step forward, Ji Yunze moved the knife directly to Zhao Yingying's neck: "If the princess takes another step forward, I dare to guarantee that your daughter will die on the spot."
Zhao Yun had seen everything and pretended to persuade him, "Ji Sima, please don't do anything reckless. You can't hurt Yingying. This is my only daughter."
After saying that, he snatched the military token hidden by Fu Yu'e and said, "I will mobilize the troops and accompany you to Yuzhou."
Fu Yu'e also became extremely anxious and scolded Yan Jin: "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and mobilize the troops."
Mu Qingqing was also aware of the current situation in Qizhou, and she vowed, "Don't worry, uncle. I will defend Qizhou and will never let the pirates set foot in Qizhou."
After saying that, he deliberately warned Ji Yunze: "Master Ji, please don't hurt my cousin."
Zhao Yun was afraid that his wife would notice something, so he immediately had Ji Yunze surrounded and taken out of the Pacification Office, and mobilized 40,000 troops to rush to Yuzhou overnight.
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When the various prefectures in Yuezhou learned that Concubine Zhang was going to Yuzhou in person to resist the enemy, they stopped the prefecture guards and the gentry also gathered their own guards and rushed to Yuzhou City one after another.
Although there were nearly 5,000 people, they were ultimately no match for the 20,000 cavalry led by Gu Tingchen. After holding out for ten days, watching Gu's army break through the city gates, the prefect of Yuzhou had no choice but to send people to escort Concubine Zhang to flee Yuzhou.
After being trapped in the small city of Yuzhou by thousands of servants for ten days, Gu Tingchen was extremely angry and vowed to capture Concubine Zhang alive.
He led his men in pursuit all the way to the outskirts of Yuzhou City. Just as he was about to catch up with Concubine Zhang, he suddenly saw flags fluttering in all directions. Immediately, a lot of people poured out. The figures were so dense that it seemed as if there was no end in sight.
"Qizhou Sima Ji Yunze is late in rescuing the emperor. Please forgive me, Queen Mother."
Ji Yunze rode a black horse and rushed to Concubine Zhang first. He glared at Gu Tingchen and said with a cold smile, "Prince Daoan, I am here today. Don't even think about taking another step forward."
"You nerd, you want to ruin my good thing again." Gu Tingchen clenched his teeth and his fists made a creaking sound.
Concubine Zhang turned her head and glanced behind her. She saw Zhao Yun and Zhao Yingying, father and daughter, leading a large army to catch up with them. Her heart suddenly relaxed.
It was unexpected that this nerd could convince his brother-in-law to bring the troops.
Looking at Gu Tingchen, Concubine Zhang smiled and said, "Gu Erlang, you better think it over carefully. If you still want to take over Yuezhou, I'm afraid you won't get any good results today."
Liu Zhang, realizing the situation was not going well, quickly whispered, "Your Highness, I don't know who leaked the news. It seems the Yongning Palace is well prepared. We've already wasted ten days in Yuzhou. We can't delay any longer."
Gu Tingchen looked unwilling and in a dilemma when a scout came up hurriedly from behind and whispered in his ear, "Your Highness, Prince Yongning and the Duke have gathered 250,000 troops from Yezhou and Qinzhou to encircle Huizhou. The Queen Mother requests that you return immediately."
"What?"
Gu Tingchen felt a sharp pain in his heart, and a sweet and fishy taste rushed into his mouth and nose. He forced himself to swallow the hot blood that was rising to his mouth and said calmly: "Withdraw the troops and return to Huizhou."
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