Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The number of nobles supporting Seventh Princess Xia Ziling was increasing day by day.
However, Qin Yichen did not let his guard down. Instead, he increased the production of the Xuanyun weapons and armours.
After all, the Li Family was deeply rooted in the Duchy. Moreover, because of Empress Li, the Grand Marshal of the Duchy was the head of the Li Family, Li Zhengping.
Just in case, it was better to prepare early.
The Li Family was still peaceful.
It was so peaceful that it was scary.
It was as if the Li Family had accepted their fate and did not intend to resist.
Twilight City was calm and tranquil.
The entire Duchy was calm and peaceful.
"The army did not make any moves …"
Xia Zelei said to Qin Yichen, who was sipping his tea.
"Oh."
Qin Yichen replied, but his frown deepened.
The more the Li Family did not make any moves, the more worried he was.
Was the Li Family really willing to accept this?
He did not believe it.
"Sir, are you thinking too much?"
Xia Zelei did not understand Qin Yichen's suspicions.
Even if Xia Ziling ascended the throne in the future, the Li Family would still be the Li Family. At most, they would keep a low profile.
However, if the Li Family did anything out of the ordinary, they would definitely be uprooted.
"Let's hope so."
Qin Yichen put down his teacup and asked Xia Zelei, "What's the situation here, Your Highness?"
"I have already used the twenty thousand sets of Xuanyun weapons that you gave me. They are currently practicing!"
Xia Zelei was a little excited when he said this.
With such an army in his hands, he was eager to try it out. If not for the fact that he had to accompany his wife, he would have personally trained them.
"Good!"
Qin Yichen was finally relieved.
This way, even if there were any big changes, they would be able to deal with it effectively.
The situation was good.
However, Qin Yichen was not in a hurry to let Flyer move into Twilight City.
He could not take the risk.
Everything would have to wait until Xia Ziling became the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince would be crowned a month later, on the first day of the first lunar month.
A month's time was neither long nor short.
At the city gate.
Before they even reached the city gates, their horses were knocked down and their men were sent flying.
"Who is it?"
The guards at the city gate immediately rushed over.
"Quick, quickly report to His Majesty that the border is in a state of emergency. Da Yi Nation and Qian Shu Nation have allied forces. Three cities at the border of Yi Shu have already been lost, and they are closing in on Gushan Pass …"
After the scout finished saying those words, he fainted.
Very quickly, the news spread to the Imperial Court and caused a huge uproar.
The two duchies had launched an attack without any warning. This was something no one had expected.
Gushan Pass was the last pass at the border of Yishu. Once this pass was breached, four or five commanderies would be swallowed up.
Soon, the monarch's order was passed down.
They gathered all the military forces at the borders and rushed to Gushan Pass.
Although the Duchy had a lot of troops, other than the garrisons at the borders, they didn't have many soldiers.
A drop in the bucket.
"Two duchies are closing in on the border?"
Qin Yichen's face darkened when he heard the news. His eyes flickered. "Damn it, why didn't I think of this?"
"Sir, are you referring to …"
Xia Zelei frowned.
"Your Highness, do you think that if no one intentionally let the enemy enter the pass, Yi Nation and Shu Nation would be able to take down three cities so easily and force their way to Gushan Pass?"
Qin Yichen retorted. Xia Zelei's face darkened as well.
In fact, Qin Yichen was also surprised. Why didn't Gushan Pass fall?
If the Li Family had colluded with the enemy, Gushan Pass shouldn't have survived.
"The Grand Marshal of the Military Forces is Li Zhengping, the head of the Li Family. The border troops are all under his command. If there is a traitor, then he is the most likely!"
Xia Zelei's face darkened as he said something that even he didn't want to believe.
If even the Grand Marshal of the Military Forces betrayed the country, then one could imagine how disorganized the country's army was.
Now that the Emperor was gathering the border troops to provide support, if Li Zhengping really did it on purpose, then wouldn't it mean that he didn't take any measures to resist?
"How strange. The three cities at the border have fallen, but Gushan Pass can still hold on?" Qin Yichen mumbled softly.
"Sir, you may not know this, but the Gushan Pass has a unique terrain. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack, which is why it can hold on. However, if what you said is true, then Gushan Pass won't be able to hold on for long."
Xia Zelei's face darkened as he said in a serious tone.
"Sir, I won't talk about this with you for now. After I defeat the invaders, let's have a few more drinks!"
Xia Zelei's eyes flickered. With a wave of his sleeve, an iron-blooded aura emanated from his body and filled the air. At this moment, the Iron-Blooded Freedom King's aura was finally awakened like a lion!
"Then I will wait here for your good news, Your Highness."
Qin Yichen clasped his hands at Xia Zelei and said with a smile.
After that, Xia Zelei did not say anything else. With a move of his body, he flew away.
A hundred miles away from Twilight City, in a densely packed military camp, countless soldiers stood outside the camp with their heads held high. Their eyes were burning with passion as they looked at the figure in mid-air.
Even though more than ten years had passed, no one had forgotten about him!
That was the soul of their army … Freedom King, Xia Zelei!
"All soldiers, listen up! Our destination is Gushan Pass. Even if you die of exhaustion on the way, you must reach there within two days!"
At the command, the well-prepared cavalry rushed out of the military camp like a torrent. At the forefront, a large flag fluttered in the wind. The three words' Freedom King 'danced in the air, shocking the hearts of everyone.
"Quick! Everyone, quick! "
Following the trembling of the earth, a huge iron army, like a furious dragon, rushed towards the border of Ancient Mountain Pass, bringing up billowing smoke and dust.
Meanwhile, King Xiaoyao led a few generals and flew towards Gushan Pass on a flying magical beast.
At this time, he was very anxious. If he had the military power of the Duchy in his hands, he was confident that even if the border fell temporarily, he could still save it.
However, it was different now. He did not have a lot of troops in his hands. Facing the invasion of two Duchies, even the mighty Freedom King did not have the confidence to defeat them.
Now, he could only rely on the terrain of Gushan Pass to defend. Once Gushan Pass fell, the Duchy's territory would fall. Even he would not be able to save it.
Gushan Pass.
Due to the narrow terrain, it became the most important defensive point at the border of Twilight Duchy.
At this time, above the Gushan Pass, an oppressive atmosphere shrouded the entire fortress.
In front of Gushan Pass, there were corpses and bones everywhere. Pools of blood flowed into a terrifying river.
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