"Thank you, Your Majesty. May I know what instructions Your Majesty has for me?" Marquis Muyang stood up and asked respectfully. Mo Jingqi did not say anything. Instead, he stared at Marquis Muyang thoughtfully. Although Marquis Muyang was anxious and worried, he did not dare to show it on his face. Instead, his expression became more and more respectful. After a long time, he heard Mo Jingqi ask in a deep voice, "Have you received your son's letter of safety?" Marquis Muyang quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I have received it. The most recent one was half a month ago. "
"Oh? What did the letter say? "Mo Jingqi asked lightly.
"My son only reported his safety and mentioned that Prince Ding had already rushed to Xinyang to join forces with Princess Ding. I think … the reclaiming of the Northwest is just around the corner. " Marquis Muyang said. Actually, how could Mo Jingqi not know what the letter said? Looking at the trembling Marquis Muyang, Mo Jingqi suddenly smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, Mu Qing. Mu Yang too … only wrote two letters after such a long time. Aren't you afraid that your father will be worried at home? Do you know where Mu Yang is now? "Marquis Muyang said cautiously," I … don't know. It's just that my son went to war with the army. He should be in front of Prince Ding's army right now. "
Mo Jingqi snorted, "That's right. Prince Ding is now leading 500,000 Mohist army and fighting against Nanzhao, Xiling and Prince Li's army. Your son is the vanguard." Marquis Muyang's heart skipped a beat. Looking at the Emperor's face, he pretended to be shocked and asked, "Your Majesty … is that so … the Northwest outside the Pass …" Mo Jingqi smiled, "Northwest? The Northwest Princess Ding personally led 200,000 troops to fight against Jhennam Of Gojoseon. Now … they have retreated to Hongzhou. Mu Qing, take a look at this … "Mo Jingqi said as he pointed at a few memorials on the table. Marquis Muyang thanked the Emperor and took a look at the memorials. It was a request for war from the various garrisons near the Northwest. Although there was a fierce battle going on inside the Pass, the garrisoned troops all over the country had received orders to stay where they were and not to move rashly. As a result, the generals could only watch as Prince Ding fought with the allied army, unable to move. Although they didn't dare to say anything on the surface, anyone with a bit of courage would inevitably be somewhat dissatisfied with this secret decree. Thus, it was not unexpected that these generals would request to come out of seclusion to assist Princess Ding. However, the Emperor was clearly very dissatisfied with this. Marquis Muyang chose his words carefully and said, "Your Majesty, the generals are also patriotic. After all, the northwest is a part of Da Chu State and is Your Majesty's territory. This is also their loyalty to Your Majesty."
Mo Jingqi didn't really doubt the loyalty of these generals. He looked at Marquis Muyang and said, "Mu Qing, who do you think is more suitable to lead the troops into battle?"
"This …" Marquis Muyang clearly didn't expect the Emperor to agree to the plan to assist Princess Ding so easily. For a moment, he couldn't react and quickly said, "Naturally it is Your Majesty's wise decision." Mo Jingqi stared at him and said, "Zhen wants someone absolutely trustworthy to handle this matter." For some reason, Marquis Muyang suddenly felt that something was wrong. Under Mo Jingqi's gaze, he forced himself to maintain a calm expression and said with a smile, "There are many officials in the court who are loyal to Your Majesty. Why would Your Majesty worry about not having enough people? This humble subject … is willing to lead the troops into battle. " Mo Jingqi smiled with satisfaction and looked at Marquis Muyang, "That's good. My beloved subject won't be here tomorrow morning. You can quickly head to the Northwest tonight. The troops from the two provinces closest to the Northwest will be under your command. " Marquis Muyang forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. This subject will not disappoint Your Majesty. I swear to expel the enemy and pacify the Northwest."
Mo Jingqi's eyes turned cold and said lightly, "Mu Qing's ambition is comforting. But … Zhen still has one more thing to instruct my beloved subject. " Marquis Muyang only felt his heart beat faster. His intuition told him that it was best not to listen to the Emperor's next words. But the reality was that he could only stand in the hall more respectfully and said, "Please instruct me, Your Majesty."
The voice in the hall lowered. After a long time, an inconspicuous eunuch came out from the side hall. He carefully looked around and saw that there was no one around. He quickly turned and flew towards the Empress's palace.
No matter what happened elsewhere, the battle in Hongzhou was still ongoing. Jhennam Of Gojoseon seemed to have finally lost his patience with the situation in front of him. He continued to attack every day and the night attacks became more and more intense. The small scale attacks of the Mohist army could not stop the determination and footsteps of the Xiling Army. What was comforting was that Mo Hua finally led the Shadow Guard to Hongzhou. This caused Feng Zhiyao, who had always been worried about Ye Li's Shadow Guard, to finally sigh in relief. Facing Jhennam Of Gojoseon's increasingly fierce attacks, the destruction of Hongzhou City could be foreseen.
"Wang Fei, please leave Hongzhou immediately." Mo Hua still had an expressionless expression as he looked seriously at the woman who was bent over the table and writing. But if one looked closely, one could see that there was a complicated gaze of admiration and worry in those eyes. In the past, Mo Hua had been dissatisfied and disapproving of Ye Li's intentions to change the Shadow Guard. Even though he had some understanding of her abilities, but that was it. But when he came to Hongzhou, he learned that this elegant and graceful woman who calmly guarded the Northwest was pregnant. Mo Hua was finally convinced. This Princess Ding was definitely different from any other woman in the world. Because of this, he had to ensure the safety of Princess Ding. No matter if it was for the Prince or the future Shizi, or simply because he did not want to see anything happen to this extraordinary woman.
Ye Li nodded and said, "I know. I will leave in three days." According to her calculations, Hongzhou City could at most hold on for three more days. Three days later, the West-Hill people would attack Hongzhou City. At the same time … it would also be the day they were completely destroyed. A trace of anger flashed through Ye Li's eyes. She calmly put down the brush in her hand. Mo Hua was silent for a moment before saying, "The Shadow Guard has people who are skilled in disguise. They can disguise themselves as Wang Fei and stay in Hongzhou." Ye Li helplessly shook her head and said, "Do you think this can escape the eyes of West-Hill Jhennam Of Gojoseon? Mo Hua, you don't have to worry. I will leave Hongzhou before then. "Lowering her head, Ye Li gently stroked her still flat stomach. A trace of melancholy rose in her heart. No matter what … for the unborn child, she could not put herself in danger … even though she actually hoped to stay and defend Hongzhou City with the Mohist army.
Seeing Ye Li stand up and turn to the bookshelf behind her, clearly having no intention of saying anything more, Mo Hua understood that she could not persuade her and could only helplessly retreat.
On the road north from the Guannei to Hongzhou, a few horses were quietly grazing in a forest. Beside a bonfire not far away, Mo Xiuyao's handsome face was slightly dark. From time to time, his handsome brows furrowed.
"Prince, a secret letter from the capital!" Ah Jin walked over and hurriedly delivered a letter sealed with red wax. Mo Xiuyao's eyes flashed. He took the letter and opened it. The contents of the letter caused his expression to change. Standing to the side, Ah Jin couldn't help but take a step back. He had been by the Prince's side for more than a decade. In Ah Jin's memory, the Prince's expression had never been so ugly. "Prince … the capital … what happened in the capital?"
After a long time, he heard Mo Xiuyao grit his teeth and say, "Mo Jingqi!"
Ah Jin's heart jumped. He was not an intelligent person and did not understand many of the twists and turns. But this did not prevent him from understanding that the relationship between the Emperor and his Prince was not as good as the common people thought. Had the Emperor done something to provoke the Prince?
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