The eight generals burst into laughter, "That dog emperor still remembers the King of Xiang's contributions to the state? Have we misheard him?"
Just as the general on the city gate was about to say something more, a sharp arrow suddenly shot through the air, whistling through the wind, heading straight for the top of his head.
The arrow was so fast that he didn't even have time to dodge before it pierced through his brow.
With a "bang," he fell straight off the city wall.
The general was suddenly shot dead, and chaos erupted on the city wall.
Gu Linchao, clad in black armor, put down his bow and arrow and gave a deep order, "Attack the city!"
Almost immediately upon his command, the soldiers brought over long ladders and logs for siege, and charged forward, giving the enemy almost no time to prepare.
The generals on the city wall were dumbfounded. Hadn't they been given the time it takes for an incense stick to burn? Why had they started attacking the city so soon?
They hurriedly and scrambled to defend themselves against the enemy.
They naturally didn't know why Gu Linchao was in such a hurry.
However, Xiao Yan and the others understood.
Because Wen Nongnong is due to give birth in a few months, Gu Linchao wants to go back to Xiangzhou to be with her as soon as possible.
Although Juezhou City was on high alert, its gates were quickly breached.
King Jue had no choice but to lead his troops out of the city to defend against the enemy.
"Good nephew, are you planning a rebellion?"
As the two sides faced off, Jue Wang stared at Gu Linchao with a half-smile.
"Uncle, don't try to confuse the issue. Your affair with the enemy has been known throughout the land. Do you really think that because Gu Heng appointed you, you are a loyal minister? I will not let any of you treacherous ministers who collude with the enemy and betray the country go unpunished!" Gu Linchao said coldly, then suddenly drew his sword and pointed it at him.
Prince Jue naturally knew that Gu Heng had appointed him only to deal with Gu Linchao.
But he still harbored resentment about the defeat that day, and when the old matter was brought up again, his expression became extremely ugly.
He didn't speak again, but drew his sword and squinted, saying, "Gu Linchao, today, I will definitely kill you here."
"What arrogance!" Before Gu Linchao could speak, Wen Tingyun stepped forward, brandishing his silver spear. "A defeated opponent dares to boast of his bravery?"
Upon seeing him, the Jue King's pupils contracted slightly.
The defeat of the past was once again presented to us in a bloody manner.
"You brat, take this!" Jue Wang suddenly raised his sword and swung it.
Wen Tingyun smiled coldly, but before he could exert any force, with a "clang," a cold sword appeared from the side, easily blocking the sword that the Jue King was swinging.
“It’s not something to be proud of to lose to the same person. I’ll shield you from this predicament today because my uncle is also of the same clan,” Gu Linchao said calmly.
Jue Wang felt a sweet taste in his throat and almost vomited blood.
Gu Linchao is implying that he will lose to Wen Tingyun, that young upstart.
"Gu Linchao, if I don't kill you today, I swear I'm not a human being!"
“Uncle Wang is not human,” Gu Linchao said calmly.
King Jue's face was contorted with rage as he raised his sword and thrust it at him.
Gu Linchao rode forward and intercepted his attack.
Upon seeing this, Wen Tingyun spurred his horse backward and watched the battle with his soldiers.
The two generals were about to engage in a decisive battle, but the soldiers on both sides remained still and did not move.
For a time, the only sounds on this battlefield were shouts of encouragement and the beat of drums, which resounded through the sky.
The surrounding sounds ceased and silence fell when Gu Linchao's sword pierced the chest of the Jue King.
King Jue lowered his head, his eyes wide, staring in disbelief at the blood gushing from his chest.
Unexpectedly, he died at the hands of Gu Linchao before he could achieve his great ambitions.
He looked up at the azure sky, then closed his eyes and fell straight off his horse.
"Your Highness—" the Prince's men roared and rushed over.
Soon, the soldiers from both sides began to fight.
However, with the King of Jue dead and their commander gone, they lost their composure and were soon rendered powerless, easily defeated by Gu Linchao's troops.
Thus, Juezhou City fell into the hands of Gu Linchao.
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Xiangzhou, the Prince of Xiang's Mansion.
At this moment, Wen Nongnong had just finished listening to the news brought by Wen Tingyun.
She was relieved to hear that everything was going well for Gu Linchao.
Wen Tingyun said, "Don't think too much. If you get bored staying at the manor, come back to the Wen residence for a walk."
"Understood, big brother," Wen Nongnong said with a smile.
"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now. Take good care of yourself," Wen Tingyun said, standing up.
"I'll see you off, brother," Wen Nongnong said, standing up as well.
Wen Tingyun's gaze fell on her large belly. He wanted to stop her, but thinking that she stayed in the palace all day, she should take a walk, so he nodded.
This time, Gu Linchao took eight generals with him, as well as Wen Tingyun, Si Yi, and Xiao Yan, but Wen Tingyun stayed behind.
On the one hand, he had to guard Xiangzhou, and on the other hand, he didn't want to be separated from his wife and children.
Furthermore, with Gu Linchao away, he can also help look after Wen Nongnong.
When the two reached the gate of the mansion, Wen Tingyun stopped. "Alright, that's enough. You can go in now."
"Okay." Wen Nongnong replied, and was about to turn around and go inside when a figure suddenly flashed in from outside.
"Nong Nong, watch out!" Wen Tingyun shouted. At the same time, the soft sword at his waist was gripped in his hand with a "whoosh" and blocked the hand that the newcomer was grabbing at Wen Nong Nong.
Hearing the commotion, Wen Nongnong turned around and saw that her elder brother had already started fighting with the Taoist priest Lingyin.
Looking at the ruthless moves of the Taoist priest Lingyin, she frowned.
This Taoist priest from Lingyin Temple is truly a persistent ghost.
Just as she was about to speak, Wang Houde and Bai Li rushed forward. The former joined the fight, while the latter protected her and led her inside.
Seeing this, Wen Nongnong had no choice but to give up her idea of talking to the Taoist priest Lingyin and returned to the main courtyard.
"Your Highness, are you alright?" Bai Li helped her sit down in a chair and asked with great concern, because her complexion did not look good.
Granny Ding and Lü Qiao had already heard the news and rushed into the room to inquire about Wen Nong Nong's well-being.
Wen Nongnong took the warm water the two brought her, took a sip, and shook her head. "It's nothing, don't worry."
The group breathed a sigh of relief, but their hearts remained tense.
Now that Wen Nongnong is heavily pregnant, things are different from usual. If an assassin suddenly appears, I'm afraid she'll be frightened.
After a moment, Wen Tingyun and Wang Houde hurriedly walked in from outside.
Wen Nongnong breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the two of them come in.
"What about Master Lingyin?" she asked.
“He managed to escape,” Wang Houde said with a somewhat gloomy expression.
Wen Tingyun said, "Don't worry, he was seriously injured this time and won't come easily again. In addition, I will send someone to find him to prevent future troubles."
Wen Nongnong nodded, her gaze falling on Wang Houde's left arm. After a pause, she asked with concern, "Eunuch Wang, are you injured?"
Wang Houde put his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "It's nothing, just a minor scratch."
"Bai Li, quickly help Eunuch Wang back to rest, and remember to bandage him up," Wen Nongnong instructed.
Upon hearing this, Bai Li didn't think twice and immediately stepped forward to help Wang Houde.
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