It was precisely because of this that Zhou Cheng became even more determined: "We will win this game."
"All twelve of you, not one of you will be missing, trust me."
Looks like I won't be able to just cuddle and sleep tonight.
Let's get into a deeper discussion. While we still have time, let's accumulate more points. The more points we have, the less likely Emperor Yan will be able to harm a single hair on the Zhou family's head!
Time passed day by day.
The rumors about General Zhou became increasingly outrageous, but General Zhou, who had already arrived at the border, showed no intention of returning to the capital.
Emperor Yan began to get restless.
Even the crown prince couldn't sit still any longer.
The eldest princess couldn't sit still any longer!
Since meeting with Cheng Xianyi last time, the Princess realized that this foolish woman who only had eyes for love was beyond saving, and could only place her hopes on Zhou Cheng.
"Has Zhou Cheng accepted my invitation?"
"Your Highness, no, Young Master Zhou went to the Cheng residence early this morning. He's been doing this for several days now; he goes there after breakfast, has lunch there, and then..."
The lady-in-waiting glanced at the princess's face and continued, "Last night, the guards saw Miss Cheng sneak into the general's mansion. In short, the two were almost inseparable, unable to be apart for even a moment."
"So, Mr. Zhou hasn't read your post yet again."
The princess's beautiful features were twisted with anger.
That damn Zhou Cheng!
She thought this matter would be easy to resolve, but she never expected that Cheng wouldn't even look at her invitation this week. He spends every single hour of the day with her, except when he's sleeping... no, now he's inseparable from her even during his sleeping hours.
How could she possibly begin?
"If this drags on any longer, Father will take action. I can't wait any longer."
The eldest princess stood up abruptly and asked in a low voice, "Where is Zhou Cheng now?"
"We are now back at the General's Mansion."
"Prepare the carriage; we shall proceed to the General's residence immediately."
Since Zhou Cheng refused her invitation, she had no choice but to go to him in person for the sake of her younger brother, the Crown Prince's, happiness.
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at this time.
Inside the study of the General's Mansion.
Madam Zhou solemnly handed two secret letters to Zhou Cheng, rubbed her temples, and said, "Cheng'er, your father has sent a letter."
His letter contained only four words: "Everything is fine."
"The other letter was sent by your subordinate behind your father's back. He said that the situation of the army at the border is very bad. Your father has been away from the border for three years, and the forces in the army have long since split into two factions."
"One side obeys your father, and the other side obeys the deputy general."
Zhou Cheng frowned slightly: "Deputy General?"
"Yes, it's him. He's already sided with His Majesty. Your father once took an arrow for him, but who would have thought he'd be so ungrateful, abandoning all shame for power!"
"In three years, the deputy general has won over many generals and has a high reputation in the army, while only half of them are willing to obey your father."
"This is still under peacetime conditions. Once Emperor Yan orders the food supply cut off, the consequences will be unimaginable. I don't know how many of your subordinates will abandon your father. This situation is too unfavorable."
Is it disadvantageous?
Zhou Cheng listened to Madam Zhou's worried words, but remained as calm as a mountain, without the slightest panic.
I even think that, on the bright side, the current situation is actually a great thing!
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