Mi Man smiled and said, "It's not a fluke that Supreme Elder noticed it in time, it's all thanks to the efforts of the Supreme Elders," she said respectfully.
The old man sighed, "Whether it's intention or luck, as long as it's beneficial to the sect, it's what we old fellows should do. I just don't understand how we got to where we are today. I hope these two hostages will be useful! "
He had no intention of accepting the compliment. The sigh in his tone made all the people in power blush with shame.
Pang Teng shifted his gaze away from the mother-and-son duo and asked the person beside him, "Isn't it a little overboard to use a newborn baby as a threat during a confrontation between two armies? I'm afraid the soldiers will think too much if they see this."
"Aren't we taking this risk for them? It's better than them losing their lives, right? " The head of Luoxia Villa, Zuo Chengfeng, sneered, "If not for your incompetence, we wouldn't have to resort to such underhanded methods."
Pang Teng sighed helplessly. He knew the situation best. The enemy had surrounded the Zhao army and blocked off all the supply routes. If this went on, the Zhao army would be trapped and it would be difficult to break out. Even if they succeeded, they would suffer heavy losses and would not be able to fight again.
He regretted it. The war concerned the fate of the country. He shouldn't have rashly used troops!
The head of Gui Yuan Clan, Jiang Wanlou, said, "To be safe, the Supreme Elders took a detour back. Logically speaking, the enemy's reaction shouldn't be so slow. Shang Chaozong should have received the news from the capital of Nanzhou by now."
They were waiting for Shang Chaozong to contact them.
However, after waiting for half a day, they couldn't wait any longer. There was no response from the Yan army. They didn't know if they ignored the news or if something unexpected happened. The war could start at any time.
In the end, the Zhao army sent messengers to meet with the emperor of the Shang Dynasty and requested for a meeting between the two sides.
Shang Chaozong didn't want to talk at first, fearing that it would affect the morale of the army. It was Niu Youdao who suggested the meeting. He said that they needed to find out the whereabouts of Shang Shuqing and the child.
Only then did the Shang Emperor agree to the meeting. The messenger immediately rushed back to deliver the order.
Once the appointed time was up, there was a commotion in the frontlines of both armies. Each side had a group of people escorting them forward.
The commanders of both sides led their armies forward slowly and finally encountered each other. There was a clear separation between the two sides, and both sides were on high alert. The atmosphere gave off the feeling that a great battle could break out at any moment.
Yu Cang also appeared in the Yan army's camp.
The Waning Moon Pavilion had left a contact person responsible for communication between the two armies here. When the contact person learned of the sudden change, he urgently sent a message back. Yu Cang Sheng was afraid that something had changed, so he immediately rushed over from the rebel army of Zhao State on a large bird to see what was going on.
Not long after he arrived, Zhao Jun asked for a meeting, so he followed him.
On horseback, Shang Chaozong pointed at Pang Teng and said, "Pang Teng, victory and defeat are commonplace in a war. This Prince had initially respected you, but I didn't expect you to do such a despicable and shameless thing. It's obvious that the State of Zhao has run out of luck!"
Pang Teng shouted back, "You ignorant brat, there's nothing too deceitful on the battlefield. Victory and defeat determine the hero. How is this despicable and shameless?"
Shang Chaozong said, "Old bastard, let him go immediately, or I will exterminate the entire Pang family!"
"Stop talking nonsense with him!" The Gui Yuan Clan's leader, Jiang Wanlou, sneered and waved his hand. The crowd parted to make a path, and a few cultivators escorted Shang Shuqing out.
Shang Shuqing, who was covered in dirt and looked battered and exhausted, still held the baby in her arms and refused to let go.
As soon as he stepped out, he pressed a hand on Shang Shuqing's shoulder, stopping her. A cold sword was placed behind Shang Shuqing's neck, allowing the Yan army to see clearly that he could behead Shang Shuqing at any time.
It was indeed Shang Shuqing. Even though he was dirty and didn't look like a princess, those who were familiar with him could still recognize him at a glance.
The Yan army was silent, and the leaders of the three major sects looked at each other. On horseback, Niu Youdao also frowned.
Sitting in a special saddle, Meng Shanming subconsciously clenched his fists.
Some of the elders who had followed King Ning since his time were filled with grief and indignation.
Shang Chaozong's chest was heaving up and down, and his face was tense. He was obviously agitated.
Shang Shuqing looked across and saw a row of familiar faces. In this situation, how could she not know that she had become a hostage in the hands of the Zhao army?
She didn't want to be a burden to the Yan army. She wanted to die and be done with it. But when she looked down at the baby in her arms, he was sleeping soundly. He had a small nose, small eyes, and small mouth, and was adorable.
If she died alone, the infant would still be a hostage. However, if she had to kill the infant, how could she be so ruthless?
With her brother and sister-in-law around, she had no right to do so.
Niu Youdao spoke, "Princess, are you and the Little Prince alright? They didn't do anything to you, did they? "
Shang Shuqing saw him as well. Ever since Niu Youdao went to Heaven Capital, the two of them had not seen each other. They had always wanted to meet each other, but under such circumstances.
Every time they met, Niu Youdao had never been the first to speak to her. Today was the first time.
She shook her head, indicating that she was fine.
Hearing Niu Youdao's words, countless people from the three major sects of Zhao stared at him coldly. They all hated Niu Youdao to death. The war after the freeze was caused by this bastard. If it wasn't for this bastard, how could Zhao have come to this state today!
Jiang Wanlou stared at Niu Youdao and sneered, "My sister has seen him, but my son hasn't, right? Let Prince Yong see what his son looks like, so that he can rest assured! "
Son and sister? As soon as he said this, the Yan army was in an uproar. The infant was the Little Prince?
Whispers could be heard, affecting the morale of the army.
Among the cultivators holding Shang Shuqing, one of them immediately snatched the infant from Shang Shuqing's arms.
Shang Shuqing was shocked and wanted to snatch it back, but someone grabbed her hair and pulled her back. She was in so much pain that her face was contorted. She was no match for a cultivator with her punches and kicks!
The swaddling clothes flipped over, revealing the baby's face to the Shang Chaozong and the others.
The cultivator holding the infant flicked his finger on the infant's face, and the sleeping infant was immediately woken up by the pain. He opened his mouth and bawled loudly.
"No!" Shang Shuqing, whose hair was being pulled, stretched out his hand and pleaded, afraid that the little fellow would be hurt.
However, her outstretched hand was grabbed, twisted, and pinned behind her back.
As the two armies faced each other, the infant's cries resounded. The little fellow seemed to be crying his heart out.
The cry immediately hit Shang Chaozong's soft spot. His heart was about to break. He didn't expect to see his son not in the Prince Mansion, but on the battlefield, in the enemy's camp!
He was used to fighting on the battlefield, seeing mountains of corpses and rivers of blood. At this moment, he clenched his fists tightly and his lips trembled, unable to say a word.
He had always been a valiant man … So what if he was commanding a magnificent army? He could obviously defeat the enemy, but he was so helpless. He couldn't even save his own son. There was nothing he could do about it!
Meng Shanming pursed his lips tightly.
Many of the old men who came out from King Ning's mansion gritted their teeth so hard that they almost broke. One of them said in a sorrowful voice, "Prince, forget it. Let's retreat. I don't think they dare to go back on their words. We will definitely ensure the safety of the Little Prince and the Princess!"
Retreat? The Sect Leaders of the three major sects of the Yan Country noticed the keyword. They glanced at them. Although they didn't say anything in this situation, they raised their eyebrows with a hint of indifference.
Retreat? Yu Cang was also alert. If the Yan Country retreated at this time, they would be the only ones left to fight with the Zhao Army. It would be fatal for the Waning Moon Pavilion. The efforts of the Waning Moon Pavilion over the years would be destroyed. How could they not be alert?
Meng Shanming was also alert. He turned around and looked at the general who made the suggestion.
How could such words be said on such an occasion? Even if they really wanted to retreat, they couldn't say it out loud. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable. At that time, not only would they save the enemy, they would also be in danger. Meng Shanming turned around and shouted, "Shut up!"
"Commander Meng …" The general was still unwilling to give up and wanted to say something.
Meng Shanming was angry. "I asked you to shut up!"
Pang Teng, who was standing opposite, shouted, "Shang Chaozong, did you see that? As long as the Yan Country's army returns to the Yan Country, I will guarantee that your son and sister will not be harmed. When the Yan Country's army returns to the Yan Country, I will return your son and sister unharmed. I will not go back on my words! "
The Sect Leaders of the three major sects and Yu Cang stared at Shang Chaozong's reaction.
Shang Chaozong looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh. His eyes slowly fell on Shang Shuqing. He suddenly shouted, "Qing 'er, I am sorry!"
Shang Shuqing burst into tears. She understood what her brother meant. Her brother would not compromise!
Sure enough, Shang Chaozong shouted, "Old Pang Teng, you have led your army to attack the Yan Country. This war has lasted for nearly two years. How many Yan Country men have sacrificed their lives to get to where we are today? The lives of my sister and my son are lives. Are the lives of the Yan Country men not lives? There is no reason why the Yan Country men can die but my sister and son cannot! Listen to me, I will never let the sons of Great Yan die in vain for my own selfishness! "
"Prince!"
"Prince, please reconsider!"
The group of generals were moved and tried to persuade Shang Chaozong. However, Shang Chaozong's face tightened and he remained unmoved.
The Sect Leaders of the three major sects looked relieved. Yu Cang secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
Meng Shan Ming's skinny figure sat straight on the horse's back.
Niu Youdao squinted his eyes and focused his gaze. He did not say much.
Jiang Wanlou who was sitting opposite of him turned his body and whispered something to his disciple, Tao Yanfeng.
Tao Yanfeng jumped down from the horse's back and walked to Shang Shuqing's side. He shouted, "Shang Chaozong, try and move!"
Then, he reached out to Shang Shuqing's chest, grabbed Shang Shuqing's collar and pulled hard.
With a whoosh, under everyone's gaze, Shang Shuqing's snow-white chest was revealed. One could already see the snow-white ravine. If the hand that was grabbing onto her clothes continued to pull, Shang Shuqing's chest would probably be completely exposed.
Shang Shuqing, who was restrained, could not move. Tears flowed down his cheeks.
Shang Chaozong's eyes widened and his face turned red. He roared, "Bastard, let go!"
The Yan army was enraged as if they were about to explode.
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