The prince loves me like his life, but I force him to rebel

His brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes revealed a thoughtful look.

After a while, he raised his head, looked at Sima Yao, and said slowly: "Your Highness, this is indeed an artifact from the Flying Eagle Sect. The material of the eagle feathers at the tail is different from those in ordinary martial arts schools. It seems that it should be used by people of higher levels in the Flying Eagle Sect."

Hatulig's tone was very certain, his understanding of the Flying Eagle Gate enabled him to make such an accurate judgment.

"you sure?"

Sima Yao's brows furrowed even more tightly, and a feeling of worry surged in his heart.

If this really belongs to the Feiying Sect, then what does Gu Nianzhi's letter of safety mean?

"My subordinate is sure."

Hatulig answered decisively, without any hesitation in his eyes.

Sima Yao's heart was suddenly filled with waves.

If the letter was sent from the Flying Eagle Sect, doesn't that mean Gu Nianzhi is currently being controlled by someone from the Flying Eagle Sect?

What exactly is her relationship with the Flying Eagle Sect that she could actually get the top brass of the Flying Eagle Sect to deliver the letter personally?

Sima Yao was filled with doubts and uneasiness. How could she be related to such a mysterious and dangerous force like Feiyingmen? The more Sima Yao thought about it, the more he felt that things were not simple, and his heart was filled with worry and anxiety.

"If we really want to resolve the battle without bloodshed, either Qiangyi reluctantly cedes the city, or we find the Feiyingmen behind the Three Kingdoms and reach a consensus with them."

Batu's expression was extremely solemn. He slowly swept his eyes over the people present and summarized word by word.

His voice rang out clearly in this slightly depressing atmosphere, as if carrying a heavy weight.

Batu took a deep breath and continued, "Based on the information I have, as long as the Flying Eagle Gate does not intervene in this dispute, the Tripartite Alliance will actually be dead in name only. Everyone knows that no one is willing to send troops out easily. After all, the cost of war is huge, and no one is willing to bear such losses and risks for no reason." His words revealed a deep insight and understanding of the situation, which made everyone fall into deep thought.

"However," Batu's tone slightly increased, "but if the Flying Eagle Sect joins in, the situation will become completely different. The influence and strength of the Flying Eagle Sect cannot be underestimated. Their involvement will make the situation more complicated and dangerous. Even the two countries that have already moved away from each other will never easily give up the fat meat in their mouths when facing the pressure and temptation brought by the Flying Eagle Sect. Because they know that once they have the support of the Flying Eagle Sect, they may be able to gain greater benefits and advantages."

There was a hint of worry in Batu's eyes. He was well aware of the crucial impact of the existence of the Flying Eagle Gate on this battle.

Everyone listened to Batu's analysis quietly, with a solemn expression on everyone's face. They knew that the situation was serious and they had to carefully consider every decision and action.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps.

"Report..." A soldier came running over breathlessly, his face covered in sweat and looking extremely anxious.

Everyone's eyes immediately focused on the soldier, and an ominous premonition arose in their hearts.

"There are unusual movements on the outskirts of the city. The coalition forces of the three kingdoms are already at the gates of the city, clamoring for us to leave the city to fight." The soldier's voice was trembling, and it was obvious that he was exhausted from running all the way.

"What?" Batu slammed the table and stood up when he heard it, his face full of shock and anger, "Who has the courage to start a war before I, the commander, have given the order?" Batu's eyes revealed majesty and domineering, he absolutely could not tolerate anyone acting on their own without his knowledge.

"The leading general is your deputy general Tengger. He said that General Batu has collaborated with the enemy and his position as commander-in-chief has been removed. Currently, the authority of the commander-in-chief of the Three Kingdoms is in his hands." The soldier answered quickly, panting.

"Tengger! I never thought it was you!" Batu was so angry that veins popped out. He clenched his fists and slammed the table in front of him. His heart was filled with anger and disappointment. He never thought that the deputy general he had always trusted would betray him.

"Getting angry now won't help, let's go check the situation." Shu Huaiyuan stood up calmly and made a "please" gesture to Batu. His face remained calm, as if he could still keep a clear mind in this emergency.

Everyone followed them to the tower, and they all felt heavy-hearted along the way. They knew that a great war was coming, and they had to face this severe challenge now.

When they arrived at the top of the city wall, the scene before them made them gasp.

A hundred meters outside the city gate, Tengger led a group of soldiers, fully armed and ready to go. Their armor gleamed coldly in the sun, and the weapons in their hands exuded a chilling aura. Their faces were full of confidence and arrogance, as if they had already won.

"You are so good, Tenger." Batu was a little skeptical at first. After all, Tenger had always been his right-hand man, and he couldn't believe that Tenger would betray him. However, now that he saw it with his own eyes, the doubt in Batu's heart disappeared instantly, replaced by endless anger.

He roared at Tenger in the distance, "You ungrateful thing, I, Batu, have treated you well, why do you do such a treasonous thing?" Batu's voice echoed on the city wall, full of anger and disappointment.

Tenger heard Batu's roar and smiled with disdain. He rode on his horse, took a few steps forward, and shouted: "Batu, don't blame me, blame yourself for being too stupid. Now that the Flying Eagle Sect has cooperated with us, you have no chance of winning. If you know what's good for you, surrender quickly, and you may be able to save your life." Tenger's words were full of provocation and threats. He had obviously completely turned to the enemy camp. "What's more, what qualifications do you have to blame me? As a Qiang Yi, you defected to the Three Kingdoms, and now you are wavering between the Three Kingdoms and Qiang Yi. If we talk about being a traitor, you are second, and I'm afraid no one dares to be first, hahaha..."

Batu became even more angry after hearing what Tengger said. He pointed at Tengger and cursed: "You traitor, do you think you can win with the support of Feiyingmen?"

"Tengger, you are such a despicable person. You will pay for your actions."

"Do you think you can gain something by betraying us? You are wrong. You will only end up in a miserable situation."

Batu's scolding continued, but Tengger didn't seem to care. He still had a smile on his face, looking very proud.

"Don't just talk, try it with real weapons."

Tengger challenged, but Batu was powerless.

"General Batu, we can't be impulsive." Shu Huaiyuan said softly, "Now we must calm down and find a way to deal with the current situation."

Batu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He nodded and said, "You are right. We cannot let anger get the better of us. Now we must find a way to resolve this crisis."

Batu didn't expect that he had merely come here for negotiations, but now his power had been easily taken away by someone.

Now, his only way out is to stand on the side of Qiangyi and withdraw from the battle in disgrace, or become a member of the Qiangyi army.

"If we really have to fight, we are not afraid."

Sima Yao's voice was steady and firm. He stood there, calm and composed, as if everything was under control.

For him, such changes did not seem to cause him too much trouble, and his eyes sparkled with confidence.

Indeed, the elite soldiers and generals he brought from Dasheng were an elite force that had undergone rigorous training and screening. Their strength and courage were enough to give him the confidence to believe that he could cope with any challenges and difficulties.

However, unlike Sima Yao who was relaxed, Shu Huaiyuan had a frown on his face.

His heart was filled with worry and anxiety, and his furrowed brows seemed to be carrying a heavy burden.

He had a vague feeling that Gu Nianzhi's disappearance was related to the Flying Eagle Sect, and this was undoubtedly an extremely dangerous signal.

The appearance of the man named Cen Yu caused countless speculations and doubts to surge in Shu Huaiyuan's heart. He felt that this man might be inextricably linked to the current battlefield situation, and this unknown connection made him feel deeply uneasy.

"Your Majesty, the situation has suddenly changed. I think we should be more vigilant."

Shu Huaiyuan looked at Sima Yao worriedly, his tone full of anxiety and worry.

Sima Yao's relaxed expression was like a warning bell in his eyes, which increased his worries.

He knew that any negligence or carelessness on the battlefield could lead to fatal consequences. As long as the commander was careless, the enemy could easily overturn the situation on the battlefield. Although Sima Yao had a clear mind and outstanding abilities, he had to admit that he did not have much practical experience, which made him worry about whether Sima Yao could make the right decision when facing a complex and ever-changing battlefield situation.

Even Shu Huaiyuan himself does not have much practical experience.

Now, a battle that concerns the fate of Da Sheng is actually let these two people take the helm, which caused an uproar in the court.

Everyone found this arrangement incredible. What was even more strange was that the Bai family, who had always been eager to send their own people to fight in any war, remained silent this time.

This abnormal behavior made Shu Huaiyuan have all kinds of speculations in his mind. He felt that there must be some hidden story behind such an arrangement, and the most likely one was that the Bai family was happy to see Sima Yao and their old enemy Shu Huaiyuan go into battle together.

Shu Huaiyuan couldn't help but fall into deep thought. If there was a reason for the Bai family's abdication, there was only one reason - in the Bai family's view, this was a losing situation.

Everything had gone too smoothly in the early stages, as if everything was going according to their plan, but the sudden obstacle caught him off guard.

He couldn't help but think about these things. Those things he had always been vigilant and prepared for, those things he had always been worried about would finally happen.

He felt an invisible pressure looming over his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He raised his head, looked at the sky in the distance, and prayed silently in his heart.

He hoped that his guess was wrong and that it was all just a false alarm. But he also knew that on the battlefield, one could not take any chances and had to prepare for the worst.

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"Want to meet Sima Yao?"

At the end of lunch, Cen Yu inexplicably said this. This sudden remark caught Gu Nianzhi off guard. She didn't know how to answer for a moment. She just looked up at Cen Yu with doubts and confusion in her eyes. Her lips moved, but she didn't speak for a long time.

"Want to see him?"

Cen Yu asked again, his eyes seemed very blurry at this time, as if covered with a thin layer of mist, and Gu Nianzhi could not see through his true intention of asking these questions.

Her mind was full of thoughts, various ideas kept flashing through her mind, and Sima Yao's figure kept appearing in her mind.

"I left like this for no apparent reason. It would be best if I could explain the reason to you in person to avoid misunderstandings."

Gu Nianzhi deliberately did not give a direct answer, she chose a more tactful way to express her thoughts.

She knew that in this situation, she couldn't easily expose her true inner desires.

However, after hearing her words, Cen Yu did not get angry, but smiled slightly. That smile seemed to contain some deep meaning, which made Gu Nianzhi feel a little uneasy.

"In that case, I will take you to talk to him today and let's talk about it face to face."

There was a hint of cunning in Cen Yu's expression, and his eyes revealed a kind of confidence that he was sure to win.

Gu Nianzhi didn't like this feeling very much. It was as if he saw through her completely and held her in his hands, which made her feel helpless and unable to resist.

She frowned slightly, wondering in her heart what Cen Yu's purpose was.

"Now?"

Gu Nianzhi asked in surprise. She didn't expect Cen Yu to be so eager to take her to see Sima Yao.

"I have to wait until you have eaten your fill."

As Cen Yu spoke, he picked up a piece of fish and put it into Gu Nianzhi's bowl.

His movements were very natural, as if this was a very common thing.

However, Gu Nianzhi looked at his bowl silently. For some reason, he felt like he was being manipulated by others.

She felt like a chess piece in front of Cen Yu, with no autonomy at all.

She picked up the bowl and ate silently, trying to calm herself.

As she ate, she thought about what might happen next.

She didn't know where Cen Yu would take her to meet Sima Yao, nor did she know how Sima Yao would react when he saw her.

Her heart was filled with anxiety and uneasiness, and this feeling made her lose her appetite.

Not long after, Gu Nianzhi looked up and said, "I'm done eating."

Except for the piece of fish, all the food in the bowl was eaten up. Cen Yu glanced at the bowl, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes, but in a moment, he smiled and pulled Gu Nianzhi up as if nothing had happened.