The staff member was too frightened to speak.
Before King Jue could lead his troops to the city gate, the gate had already been breached.
The city was thrown into chaos.
"Don't be afraid, don't panic. We are the imperial army sent by the court to capture the traitor Gu Chang. We will not harm the people. Just do what you need to do."
The general who led the troops into the city was Wen Tingyun. Seeing the chaos in the city, he stood on his horse and loudly reassured the troops.
After they shouted several times, the panicked people in the city finally quieted down, all stepping aside and looking at them with awe.
Wen Tingyun led his soldiers forward, intending to wipe out the rebel army, but unexpectedly, they ran into the army led by Prince Jue halfway there.
"Your Majesty, if you surrender now, you may escape death!"
Wen Tingyun held a long spear, pointing it directly at him.
King Jue was furious and sneered, "Where did this brat come from, daring to speak to me? Prepare to die!" With that, he drew his sword, leaped off his horse, and swung it down at Wen Tingyun's head.
Today, he will first behead this young general to demonstrate the army's might.
Just then, Wen Tingyun leaped off her horse, dodging his fierce killing move, and at the same time, swung her spear at him with all her might.
King Jue was startled. He had not expected that his opponent, so young, would possess such formidable martial arts skills, not only dodging his deadly attack but also reacting with such swiftness.
He abandoned his contempt and dared not take the competition lightly again.
The two generals had already clashed, and their soldiers were also engaged in a fierce battle.
In an instant, the battle was deafening, and the scene was intense.
But the battle subsided after one side's commander was defeated.
Wen Tingyun held the spear to the throat of the Jue King.
"King Jue, you have lost."
The young man, dressed in silver armor and holding a silver spear, was full of vigor and ambition.
Cold sweat slid down the face of the Jue Wang, who lay on the ground, panting heavily, his face ashen.
He still doesn't understand how his long-planned strategy, which was just one step away from launching a southward campaign, turned into a complete defeat.
Why is this happening?
He slammed his fist on the ground, his face filled with malice and resentment. "I... want to see Gu Linchao. Tell him to come see me."
"Does Uncle Wang have anything else to say to me?" Just then, Gu Linchao's unique voice suddenly rang out from behind.
The soldiers on both sides had automatically made way for them.
The Jue King turned his head with some difficulty and saw Gu Linchao riding a reddish-brown horse slowly walking towards him.
Gu Linchao was not wearing armor, but he possessed an imposing and awe-inspiring aura. Wherever he went, the soldiers all knelt on one knee, shouting, "Long live the Regent! Long live the Regent!"
The young man possessed an aura that made people afraid to look him in the eye.
King Jue was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, his tone sharp and mocking, "Gu Linchao, Gu Linchao, how does it feel to be blind?"
Gu Linchao approached, reined in his horse, and said in a cold and indifferent voice, "It's naturally better than you lying on the ground talking to me right now."
The vile king narrowed his eyes and said with a sinister look, "Why didn't you just die?"
"Because my life is not meant to end." Gu Linchao was not angry, his voice was gentle but firm, "Your uncle sent wave after wave of assassins to try to take my life, but they all failed. You must be very disappointed?"
King Jue's face was sinister.
Gu Linchao paused for a moment, then listed his crimes in detail, "You enjoy the rewards given by the court and possess the entire Juezhou. Not only do you not think of repaying them, but you also want to rebel against the emperor. Furthermore, you secretly colluded with Bei Di and privately dug a secret passage, intending to let the enemy in and ruin the great cause."
Such a heinous crime is utterly unforgivable! Guards, take Gu Chang back to the imperial court to await the Emperor's judgment!
As soon as he finished speaking, two soldiers stepped forward and took the Jue King away.
Upon hearing Gu Linchao's words, the King of Jue was filled with shock.
Sure enough, word of the secret passage had already leaked out.
"How...did you know?"
"Uncle Wang, are you referring to your plot to rebel, or to the secret passage you dug in Lingyun Mountain and your collusion with the Northern Di people?" Gu Linchao asked calmly.
Upon hearing this, the Prince Jue's heart sank. It seemed that Gu Linchao really knew everything, and his... fate was sealed.
He stared at Gu Linchao with a fierce gaze and suddenly said, "Gu Linchao, you are working so hard for that little emperor today, have you ever thought that you will end up like me one day?"
"No need for you to worry, Uncle. You should worry about yourself first," Gu Linchao said calmly.
Suddenly, the Jue King shouted, "Gu Linchao, you have been deceived by the Crown Prince of Jiande. Everything you suffered back then was actually a conspiracy he orchestrated. What's laughable is that for all these years, you have worked like a dog for him and protected this country for his son because of that little bit of kindness. Was it worth it?"
This empire should have been yours. If you're willing, I can help you seize it. How about it, do you want to cooperate with me?
The surroundings were deathly silent; everyone hung their heads and dared not breathe.
Even Wen Tingyun looked at the Prince Jue with surprise.
What is he saying? This land was originally...
Gu Linchao snapped out of his daze, gripped the reins tightly, and said coldly, "Uncle, you've talked too much. I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said today. Guards, take him away!"
As the Juewang was dragged away by the soldiers, he roared resentfully, "Gu Linchao, once the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked. You did so much for the young emperor, did you think it would end well? No, you'll be in even worse shape than me, hahaha!"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers were startled and quickly stuffed something into his mouth before pulling him away.
There was no movement around for a long time.
Wen Tingyun looked at the man on horseback and walked over.
"Your Highness?"
Gu Linchao came to his senses, a wry smile on his lips, "Uncle Wang is right."
Wen Tingyun's expression changed. "Don't listen to what the Prince Jue says. He's deliberately trying to make you suffer."
Gu Linchao sighed, "Tingyun, I'll leave things here to you. I believe you can handle it. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll return to the capital now."
Wen Tingyun looked at him in surprise, "Why are you in such a hurry?" Then, remembering something, she quickly asked, "By the way, isn't Nongnong with you? Why haven't I seen her these past few days?"
"She's gone back to the capital." Gu Linchao closed his eyes slightly, unwilling to say any more.
At this moment, Wang Houde hurriedly rode over and said, "Master, the secret passage in Lingyun Mountain has been sealed off, and I have left people to guard it."
"That's good." Gu Linchao said indifferently, no longer interested in what was happening here, and instead ordered, "We shall return to the capital immediately."
Wang Houde knew he was eager to return to save the princess. "Yes, Master," he replied respectfully, reaching out to pull the reins and leading him out of the city.
Watching Gu Linchao walk away, Wen Tingyun became increasingly suspicious, feeling that something was off about Gu Linchao.
Why was he in such a hurry to return to Beijing?
Could it be for Nong Nong?
But this doesn't seem like his usual style.
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