On the banks of the Yu River.
Yucheng.
Jiang Xinwei set up camp inside.
Xiao Ling looked at the map with her under the lamp.
"Guo Feng is stationed on the banks of the Yu River. Now that we have the help of the Wushui Kingdom, he dares not attack. If he tries to launch a strong attack, his soldiers will be exhausted after crossing the river, and we will be able to slaughter them all."
"Guo Feng is a famous general of the Yu Kingdom, he won't attack us. The problem is that he might contact his former subordinates on Jiang's side, and then we'll be in trouble from behind."
Jiang Xinwei was somewhat annoyed.
She was badly struck by lightning, and her whole body was numb.
His face was covered in bruises.
She used to be a charming princess of the Yu Kingdom, but now she looks like a ghost. Not to mention others, even she herself would find it disgusting.
Xiao Ling never showed any unusual expression.
Xiao Ling laughed and said, "Your Highness is right. However, when the princesses were vying for the throne, they were trying to build connections everywhere, and people's hearts were already scattered. As long as we offer them benefits, we can win them over. Why should we worry about not being able to occupy the south bank of Yujiang?"
"You're right!" Jiang Xinwei smiled.
"Now, Your Highness should ascend the throne as soon as possible. In this way, intelligent and talented people will naturally come to serve you. Your Highness has far too few people around you."
Xiao Ling sighed softly. The Third Princess had launched her campaign too late, and her resources were far too limited compared to those of the Yu Kingdom.
Before Jiang Xinwei could answer, someone came to report from outside the door.
"Your Highness, an urgent report from the capital."
Jiang Xinwei took it, opened it, and cursed, "Jiang Yun has gone too far!"
Xiao Ling reached out and took a look, then froze.
He was removed from the family genealogy?
Although he had been prepared, Xiao Ling still felt a pang of pain when the day finally arrived.
His father was a lowly servant in his mother's household, a result of his mother's one-night stand.
Therefore, he was not favored from birth and was sent to a farm to tend a few acres of meager land.
But who doesn't want to return home in glory and show off their achievements?
The same applies to Xiao Ling.
Jiang Xinwei patted his shoulder. "It's my fault for dragging you into this. Are you alright?"
Xiao Ling remained silent for a long time before saying, "My mother never liked me anyway, it doesn't matter!"
Jiang Xinwei straightened his shoulders and said solemnly, "Today, I swear on my life that I will never betray you. If I ever betray you, may I be struck down by heaven and earth. The day I ascend the throne will be the day you become the Phoenix Lord."
"What merit or ability do I possess to deserve such favor from Your Highness!"
At that moment, Xiao Ling was moved. He nestled in Jiang Xinwei's arms, and the sadness of being kicked out of the family tree vanished without a trace.
To have found such a beloved person in this life is enough!
The next day.
Even better news has arrived.
Rumors spread throughout the Yu Kingdom that the Regent, in a fit of rage, had executed the envoy from the Wushui Kingdom by slow slicing and displayed to the public.
Jiang Xinwei was both angry and happy when she heard the news.
What angered her was that the Wushui Kingdom was playing both sides, sending envoys to the Yu Kingdom behind her back.
To my delight, Jiang Yun actually killed the envoy, which completely pushed the Wushui Kingdom to her side. It's truly a stroke of luck!
When the general of Wushui Kingdom learned of this, he was naturally furious.
"When two countries are on friendly terms, they do not kill envoys. The people of Yu are unreasonable and only kill civil officials. If they have the ability, they should fight a battle with the heroes of my Wushui Kingdom."
Jiang Xinwei felt very uncomfortable. Although she was vying for the throne with Jiang Yun, she was a citizen of Yu Kingdom.
She swallowed hard and asked, "I wonder what brings the General here?"
The general of Wushui Kingdom was in a bad mood, and his words contained a hint of contempt.
"I was ordered by the King to escort Your Highness here, and I did not ask for a single benefit from Your Highness. Now that Your Highness has firmly occupied the area south of Yujiang, it is time to repay your kindness. Our King wishes to cede three cities to Your Highness as a token of gratitude. What does Your Highness think?"
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