"What kind of busy work?" Gongsun Yi looks quite leisurely as if he already has victory in his grasp.
Chen Yining’s lovely eyes flash with a cunning light. "Marquis Mu Houchu is rushing back to the capital city. With his fast horse, it should take about ten days. I’m going to wait for him to come and rescue me."
Gongsun Yi smiles coldly, "Ten days? Three days have already passed, and the capital has already suffered heavy casualties. My troops have the upper hand, in three more days, I will be able to invade the Imperial Palace and kill that dog Emperor. Do we still need to wait ten days for Mu Houchu?"
Chen Yining looks at him, "You cannot beat him."
"And why’s that?" Gongsun Yi sneers.
"Because he has never lost before." Chen Yining took a deep breath and declared decisively.
He is a born conqueror, never lost to anyone. I believe in his ability and capacity, that’s why I dared to steal the defense layout map locked up in my father’s study and hand it to Gongsun Yi as a bartering chip.
He won’t lose!
"Never been defeated? Have you forgotten, eight years ago in the Imperial Examination, I was the top scholar, and he was merely third. Gongsun Yi said in a mocking tone."
"Just because you were the legitimate son of the Prime Minister then, you were the top scholar. Because he was just a commoner then, he only ranked third. Is this a matter of pride?" said Chen Yining. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
Gongsun Yi slams his hand down on the table in anger, "A loss is a loss! That’s how the world works. In the game of King of Victory, Loser of War, there’s no room for excuses or justifications."
Chen Yining barely lifts her lips, "Yes, of course. Hence, your father died at his hand, your entire clan was wiped out, now he holds the position of Prime Minister, and you, the once top scholar, are only a fugitive."
Gongsun Yi’s face turns completely black. He grits his teeth and says, "The end is not here yet. It’s not certain who will win or lose! I have full control over the defense layout of the capital. Maximum three more days, and I will personally decapitate the Emperor. Then, I’ll make sure Mu Houchu falls into my hands!"
Clearly, Chen Yining’s words struck a nerve. Gongsun Yi’s entire life has been overshadowed by Mu Houchu. Despite his humble origin, He never quite allowed Gongsun Yi to win even once.
Just when they were talking, a guard rushes in to report, "Master, there’s been a change in plans. The imperial guards of the capital have suddenly changed their defense layout. It’s completely different from before."
Earlier, although the imperial guards tried to change the defense layout when they noticed the map had been stolen, it’s not easy to quickly change to a new strategy. Because of this, they were disorganized and easy to break through.
Unexpectedly, within just three days, a new defense layout has been devised!
The colour drains from Gongsun Yi’s face, "How is this possible?"
The commander of the imperial guards was removed and imprisoned for the suspicion of leaking the defense layout. Where did this new layout come from?
"It must be Minister Mu......he must have had preparations."
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yi slams the cup on the table, "Such a crafty man."
Already had a prepared defense layout?
Truly, this man is his arch-nemesis. He regrets not killing him during the chase months ago when he had the perfect opportunity.
Upon hearing this, Chen Yining breathes a sigh of relief. She was certain he wouldn’t lose. He must have a plan.
Gongsun Yi shouted, "Pick up the pace, we must invade the Imperial Palace!"
"Yes."
However, the situation was not as optimistic as he imagined. A new defense layout has appeared. It was not too different from the previous one, so the imperial guards accepted it easily. After all, for a new defense layout to be accepted, if it is too unfamiliar, it needs at least a month of practice before it can be mastered.
The fact that Marquis Mu had prepared a new layout was naturally taken into account.
Even though it was not too different from the previous one for the imperial guards, the possible adaptive strategies were very different for Gongsun Yi’s side, causing chaos. Amidst the chaos, the imperial guard, despite their heavy losses, still manages to hold their ground.
Gongsun Yi originally planned to fully invade the Imperial Palace in three days. But now six days have passed, and they are still having difficulties moving forward. Both sides are stuck in a stalemate.
Gongsun Yi grows increasingly volatile. The longer it takes to conquer, the worse the situation will be. For him, time is of the essence.
But as time passes day by day, it only leads to further difficulties. If this continues, their hopes may be completely crushed. This was a do-or-die battle; if he fails, then it’s all over for him!
"Hear my orders! invade the Imperial Palace, anyone who decapitates the Emperor will directly be granted nobility. Kill them all!" Gongsun Yi roared, holding up his sword.
His subordinates respond with a shout, and the fight becomes even more brutal.
Meanwhile, outside the capital, Mu Houchu has already arrived on his fast horse. Someone had been waiting quietly for him, they see him and immediately kneel down and say, "Prime Minister."
Mu Houchu casts his eyes on the battered capital city, his eyes growing colder, "What’s the situation now?"
"Six days ago, we had already changed to a new defense layout, but the imperial guards have suffered heavy loss, they can barely hold back the enemy. Gongsun Yi and his men are fighting with a do-or-die determination, they’re very tenacious. They have now reached the gate of the palace, I am afraid it won’t take long before they..."
Even without finishing the sentence, Mu Houchu understands.
Mu Houchu’s gaze grows sharp, "Make arrangements as per my orders."
"Master, please give your orders."
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At this moment, outside the palace gate, Gongsun Yi and his men have gradually closed in. The eunuchs and palace maids in the palace are so scared that they scurry about, the palace gate is jammed, not knowing when it will be breached, everyone is afraid.
Gongsun Yi is bloodthirsty as he rushes one step at a time towards his ambition.
Just when the two sides are locked in a fierce battle, a row of steel nails whizzes through the air. Gongsun Yi just narrowly escapes, but half of the men surrounding him are killed.
Each nail either pierces through the throat or strikes directly at the face, nobody is spared.
Such exquisite skills and ruthless means, who else could it be but Mu Houchu?
Gongsun Yi’s heart trembles, he is here.
Marquis Mu Houchu, clad in red robes, descends from the sky, standing out impressively from the black crowd.
All the imperial guards can’t help but exclaim, "Minister Mu is not dead?!"
"Is that really Minister Mu?!"
The usually gloomy Minister, dressed in dark robes, is dressed in unprecedented red robes today!
Mu Houchu pays no attention to the surprised gazes around him. The aura around him emits an intense coldness, a furtive glance at Gongsun Yi not far away, feels like a freezing sword stabbing into his body.
The soldiers around him shudder, it must be Minister Mu.
Gongsun Yi sneers, "Mu Houchu, do you think by coming back you can restore everything? It’s too late. Today, I’m going to kill you, kill the Emperor. Then, let’s see who wins and who loses!"
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