The Evil Emperor's Favorite: The Sickly and Poisonous Concubine Goes Crazy

Su Jingning's words were powerful and hit the nail on the head. Hua Wen's face changed slightly. He couldn't see the face under the veil, but he knew that the visitor was not friendly. He quickly regained his composure and said in a deep voice:

"If you want to accuse someone, you can always find a pretext. Everything I did was for the greater good, and I had no selfish motives. I will report the matter of Vice General Wang to His Majesty, so Princess, don't worry too much."

"What a great way to put the overall situation first!" Su Jingning's tone was more stern and resolute. "Since Commander Hua is so insistent, I will go to see Deputy General Wang in person and ask for clarification."

Hua Wen waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him immediately blocked his way. He took a step forward and stood in front of Su Jingning, with a scornful and threatening look on his face:

"Princess, although you are a princess, the military camp is a restricted area and women are not allowed to enter without permission. I hope you will understand."

Su Jingning stopped walking, and with a cold gaze under her veil, she looked down at Hua Wen and said in a voice that did not allow for discussion: "Commander Hua, what if I must take Wang Shi and Wang Jun away today?"

"Then don't blame me for being rude!" Hua Wen waved his hand, and several soldiers behind him immediately drew their swords and pointed them at each other. For a moment, the atmosphere was tense.

Su Jingning did not retreat at all, and seemed not to notice the waving blade pointing at him.

She looked at Hua Wen and chuckled. The man under the veil had an aura that made people dare not look directly at him. That sneer was filled with murderous intent:

"Your Majesty, the White Dragon Emperor's order is here! Anyone who sees this order, no king, no general, no minister, can disobey it. Hua Wen, do you dare to disobey the Emperor's order?"

The woman's clear voice rang out in the valley. She took out the crystal-white jade pendant from her sleeve and held it high. The dragon pattern on it flashed a unique golden glow in the sun, and an invisible pressure spread.

Upon seeing this, Hua Wen's face changed suddenly. The White Dragon Imperial Order of His Majesty was made of gold and jade, which was unique to the imperial family. The Imperial Order was like a jade seal, and all those who entered the officialdom would recognize it. Moreover, there was only one such order, and there was absolutely no possibility of forgery. But how could the Imperial Order be in the hands of Princess Beiyang?

The people behind Hua Wen knew the reason why the commander-in-chief detained Lieutenant General Wang. When they saw the emperor's order, they were already frightened and pretended to be calm.

“Hua Wen, I’ll ask you one last time, are you going to let this man go or not?” The woman on horseback’s voice became increasingly cold. She stared at the people below with a hint of impatience in her eyes.

Hua Wen's forehead was covered with sweat, but he did not move away. If he released Wang Shi today, no matter whether King Beiyang was dead or not, the fact that he was cooperating with Beiyan would be revealed. If this matter could not be done, the prince would not let him go.

"Princess, forging an imperial decree is a capital crime." He looked at Su Jingning, with a hint of ruthlessness in his eyes.

"Come here, catch him!" He ordered sternly to the people behind him.

Yun Ya and Yun Qing reined in their horses and stood in front of Su Jingning.

"presumptuous!"

Su Jingning guessed that he would do this, his face was calm, he sat firmly on his horse, and looked down at him:

"Ah--"

"Commander Hua, treason is also a crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of your clan."

The breeze blew up her veil, revealing her true face under the veil. The woman had a cold look on her face and raised her eyes to look at the military camp behind them, with the calmness of someone who is planning a strategy.

"You, Hua Wen, dare to disobey the emperor's order and collaborate with the enemy to commit treason, but ask the people behind you whether they dare to risk the lives of their entire clan to work for you and your master."

As soon as she finished speaking, the people behind Hua Wen all had strange expressions, some hesitant, some frightened. The sound of fighting in the military camp in the valley gradually arose, becoming louder and louder, approaching the camp gate.

Hua Wen's face changed in shock, and he realized what had happened. Someone had sneaked into the military camp, and she had designed to drag him here:

"what have you done!"

"Someone, get her for me!"

The soldiers who rushed towards the few people were all stopped by Yun Qingyun Ya and could not get close to Su Jingning at all.

Su Jingning looked at the Wang army soldiers rushing out of the camp, with an evil smile in his eyes, but his voice was icy cold.

"What? Of course, it is to prove Commander Hua's crime of treason and murder of court officials."

"All officers and men, listen up! The Western Border Army Commander Hua Wen failed to provide reinforcements and colluded with the enemy, causing the Northern Border to lose several cities. He framed the officers and men in the army and maliciously intercepted the Central Army's reinforcements, putting the Northern Border battlefield in a weak position. His crimes are unforgivable. The White Dragon Emperor orders you to arrest him and his men! Put them in the military prison!"

Liu Feng led Wang's army, which rushed out of the camp and was full of hatred, and quickly surrounded Hua Wen and the Western Border Army. Wang's army was the elite among the elite and had been on the battlefield for a long time before being transferred to the Western Border. The Western Border Army, which had hardly even been on the battlefield, was no match for them.

Wang Shi brought his men and quickly arrested the man.

He looked at Hua Wen who was kneeling on the ground, kicked him hard a few times, and snorted at him, but it was not enough to vent his anger.

If Hua Wen had not used his power to pressure them, and threatened them with the crown prince and the imperial edict, and surrounded them in Yunshan Ridge, they would have already killed those bastards of Northern Yan with the prince.

"Your subordinate Wang Shi pays homage to the princess!" Wang Shi met Su Jingning and led everyone to salute her.

“Deputy General Wang, there is no need to be so polite. Leave a group of people here and keep an eye on them. The rest of you, quickly organize your troops and follow me into Wusha Plain immediately!”

"I obey your orders!" Wang Shi bowed his head and accepted the order.

Wushayuan.

The night was as dark as ink, silently covering Wusha Plain. The stars were hidden behind the thick clouds, as if even the sky was holding its breath in anticipation of the upcoming life-and-death contest. The soldiers of the Black Cavalry Battalion moved quickly and orderly, lighting torches in the dark night.

The firelight jumped between the sand and rocks, reflecting the resolute faces, revealing determination and fearlessness. The horses covered in black iron armor stood in the dark night, bloody and mysterious, ready for battle. In addition to the smell of blood and scorched earth, the air was gradually filled with a sense of tension and solemnity of an impending decisive battle.

Gu Yan'an stood at the head of the team, his eyes penetrating the night as he watched the sounds of killing gradually approaching from afar. His eyes gradually darkened, and a seductive smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. The blood mole at the corner of his eye carried a dangerous aura.

The fish took the bait, great.

"All soldiers, listen up! Yu Hou leads the way, divide the troops into three groups, and lead the Northern Yan cavalry into the Quicksand Marsh. Do not linger in the battle, and leave Wusha Plain before dawn!"

"Yes!"

In the darkness, the fire quickly dispersed and then gradually died out, and the Black Cavalry Battalion moved silently like a ghost. Under the cover of darkness, they cleverly guided the Northern Yan cavalry, step by step, into the trap of the Quicksand Swamp.

In the quicksand, the sands wriggled like living things, devouring all traces of life. The Northern Yan cavalry realized they had fallen into a trap, but it was too late. They struggled in panic, but could only sink deeper and deeper, and eventually became part of the quicksand.

The soldiers of the Black Cavalry Battalion, relying on their familiarity with the terrain and the mechanical devices they had set up in advance, cleverly bypassed the quicksand swamp and headed straight for Youzhou.

The main city of Youzhou, Yinzhou City.

The city was shrouded in a thick haze at night, and the moonlight seemed to be swallowed by the oppressive atmosphere, leaving only a dull blue. Inside the city, the lights were sparse, and every household closed their doors. The air was filled with anxiety and despair. The sound of iron hooves echoed in the empty streets, and every step was stepped on people's hearts, making them tremble.

The garrison commander stationed in Yinzhou City was killed by an arrow from the new general who entered the city. The soldiers in the city were replaced, and even the barbarians from Northern Yan were allowed to enter the city and rob at will. They did not allow the people to leave the city, and anyone who tried to break into the city was beheaded by the swords of those vicious soldiers.

These soldiers were not reinforcements at all, they were rebels! Great Zhou traitors who pointed their knives at their own people!

The patrol leader stood on his horse, wearing heavy armor, his eyes were as cold as a knife, and he scanned the city in the desert, with a cruel smile on his lips. He raised his sword high, and his voice was as cold as iron, penetrating the night and reaching every corner: "In order to ensure that our army has no worries about food and grass, I have closed Yinzhou City, and ordered all the people in the city not to leave the city without permission. Those who violate the order will be killed without mercy!"

As soon as these words came out, the people in the city were even more panicked, and fear spread rapidly like a plague. The old, weak, women and children hid in the house, looking through the cracks in the door at the patrolling rebel soldiers outside, their eyes full of helplessness and despair. The crying of children and the sobbing of women intertwined, revealing sadness.

On the streets, occasionally there were brave young men who tried to find a way out of the city, but they were often discovered by patrolling rebels, and then they would ruthlessly draw swords against each other. The blood dyed the bluestone roads red, and also dyed the hearts of everyone who witnessed this scene red.

In a remote alley, an elderly man hugged his grandson tightly, tears welling up in his eyes, but he tried hard not to let them fall. He said to his grandson in a trembling voice: "Child, don't be afraid. The prince will protect the children of the northern border and drive the enemy out of our home. Remember, no matter what happens, you must live strong."

The young grandson nodded as if he understood, and his little hands tightly grasped the old man's clothes, as if that was his only support.

Under the city gate, the rebels were guarding the city tightly, their armors were cold, their eyes were sharp, they held spears in their hands, and patrolled expressionlessly. Any civilians who tried to approach would be ruthlessly driven away or even killed. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which was the last trace left by those who tried to escape a few days ago, reminding everyone: leaving the city means death.

Ten miles outside the city, there were tents of Beiyan. Hidden in the night, lights flickered in the tents of Beiyan, but with a strange chill, as if a pack of wolves were stalking their prey in the dark, waiting for their prey.

Wushayuan is close to the Mo River.

A squad of the Black Cavalry Battalion was trapped by the Northern Yan cavalry. There was almost no intact part on their bodies, and the blood had dyed the sand red. The Northern Yan men on their horses had a triumphant sneer on their faces, and they shot the crossbows in their hands teasingly at the trapped Beiyang soldiers, looking at the female leader who was hit by an arrow in the leg with ill intentions.

"General, we will be able to leave Wushayuan soon. Let's stop them and take the message out." The soldier standing beside Ke Qu said to Ke Qu with determination and ruthlessness in his eyes.

Ke Qu glared at him fiercely, with pity hidden in his eyes, and glanced at his injured leg:

"My legs cannot get me out of Wushayuan. Remember the way out and make sure to send the message. You are still young. Remember to kill more Yan people for us in the future to avenge us."

After saying that, she glanced at the people around her, then she stood up with the knife in her hand, and stood in front of the soldier with them with a ruthless look on her face.

With a loud shout, he chopped the horse of the Yan man closest to him. His movements were as fast as a startled swallow, and the Yan man was unable to dodge and was chopped off his horse.

The Northern Yan soldiers reacted immediately, drawing their swords at the surrounded men without mercy, but they also allowed the soldier to grab a warhorse and break out of the encirclement.

Ke Qu heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the soldiers rushing out like arrows. But when the crisis came, he no longer had the strength to resist.

He closed his eyes as if resigned to his fate.

The expected sharp pain from being cut by the blade did not come.

An arrow pierced the throat of the Beiyan man who was attacking him. The warm blood splashed on her face, gradually warming up her numb body.

She opened her eyes and looked. They were the flags of Wang Jun, covering the sky and the earth. They were all their Wang Jun.

Reinforcements are here!

She looked at the dark purple figure running towards her with a bow and arrow in hand. Princess? She saved me.

"General Ke!?"

The woman's gentle voice was filled with anxiety and worry, and she quickly helped her up.

"General Ke, how are you!?"

"I'm fine. Don't worry about me, Princess. Quickly, head northwest. The prince is in danger. The Northern Yan and Western Border troops have set up a trap in Yinzhou City, and they want to... force the prince to be killed!"

Ke Qu's face was pale, and he forced himself to tell Su Jingning the news.

Su Jingning's expression was slightly serious, and he handed Ke Qu to the doctor.

"Take care of her."

"Princess, what should we do now?" Liu Feng asked Su Jingning.

Su Jingning glanced into the distance and pondered for a while. Along the way, apart from these Northern Yan cavalry, he had not seen any other Northern Yan troops.

The Northern Yan cavalry has trapped General A Yan in Wusha Plain for so many days. There must be other people in Wusha Plain, and their number is not small. If I were A Yan, how could I achieve the greatest success with the least loss?

Her starry eyes condensed, as if she had thought of something: "Liu Feng, do you know that there is quicksand in this Wusha Plain?"

Liu Feng often travels to the northern border and knows the news from all over the northern border best.

"Quicksand?" Liu Feng pondered for a moment, his eyes lighting up slightly.

"Ten miles west of the heart of Wusha Plain, there is a forbidden area called Quicksand Swamp, which is several miles wide. If you enter that Quicksand Swamp, you will be dead. If you pass through this Quicksand Swamp, you can go straight to Youzhou. It can be considered a small road to Youzhou."

Quick Sand Swamp? Youzhou? That's right, if Ah Yan wanted to defeat the Yan army at such a disadvantage, he would definitely take advantage of the terrain, and this Quick Sand Swamp was the terrain. She knew what Ah Yan wanted to do.

"Pass the order down, the entire army will speed up, bypass the Quicksand Swamp, and go straight to Youzhou."

Seeing the princess suddenly change the direction of the march, Liu Feng hesitated. Go straight to Youzhou? What about the prince?

"Princess, what about the prince?"

Su Jingning said firmly: "Ayan will definitely be able to get out of the Flowing Sand Swamp. What we need to do is to rush to Youzhou Yinzhou City as quickly as possible!"

"Yes!"

Outside Yinzhou City, in the Northern Yan army camp.

"General, all roads leading to Yinzhou City have been blocked and heavily guarded. Now all we have to do is lure you into the trap." The deputy general replied to Shan Ruohan who was sitting in the main seat.

Shan Ruohan sat in the first seat with a cold face, wiping the blade in his hand. When he heard the news, his movements paused slightly.

"Well, continue to strengthen patrols everywhere. Don't underestimate the enemy. Gu Yan'an is much more difficult to deal with than his father. If he breaks out of Wushayuan, he will bite off a piece of Beiyan meat even if he dies."

"Yes!"

The deputy general was about to leave the tent but was stopped again.

"Huh? Wait."

"The person sent to Hancheng to retrieve the map hasn't returned yet?"

The deputy general shook his head: "Hancheng takes three days to get here, but it should be soon."

"That's good. This is a critical moment and we can't make any mistakes. Beiyang King Gu Yan'an is Beiyan's biggest enemy. As long as Gu Yan'an is eliminated, Beijiang will be in the pocket of Great Yan."

"Yes."

They didn't know that the biggest enemy they were talking about had already secretly sneaked into Youzhou.