Who put the yellow robe on me?

Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief, but the doubts in his heart remained unresolved.

He walked into the room and saw Dianzhang lying on the bed, his face pale but his breathing steady.

Jiang Chen sat by the bed, quietly waiting for Dian Zhang to wake up.

After a while, Dianzhang finally woke up slowly. He opened his eyes slightly and saw Jiang Chen beside him, and smiled weakly.

"Your Highness..." Dianzhang's voice was hoarse and weak.

Jiang Chen leaned over hurriedly, "Dianzhang, what happened? Why are you injured and unconscious outside the city?"

Dianzhang spoke with difficulty, "Your Highness, the Third Princess of Beiqiang was besieged on her way back. Zhou Weiliang and two hundred soldiers are fighting desperately. I came back to seek help, but unexpectedly, I was ambushed by the enemy on the way."

Jiang Chen's heart suddenly tightened. "Who are they? How many people are there?"

Dian Zhang's face was pale, his eyes revealing a trace of pain and regret. He spoke with difficulty, "I don't know who it is, but judging by their clothing and attack methods, they look very similar to the one who attacked Young Master Zhong before."

Jiang Chen's heart sank suddenly, and a series of terrifying speculations quickly flashed through his mind. His eyes suddenly became sharp: "People from the Western Regions?"

Dianzhang nodded, lowering his eyes slightly, his voice a hint of fatigue. "It should be them. It's hard to determine their number, but their army is densely packed, so I'm afraid they're quite a few. The two thousand Northern Qiang soldiers suffered heavy losses because they were unarmed. Our men are more mobile, with all the weapons and horses, so our losses were relatively small."

Jiang Chen was filled with intense anger when he heard this. He held Dianzhang's hand tightly, his eyes firm and cold, "How is Zhou Weiliang doing?"

Dianzhang's fingers trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with anxiety: "Your Highness, Zhou Weiliang has been forced into Dayan Mountain and may be in danger at any time."

Jiang Chen's heart suddenly tightened, and a gleam of determination flashed in his eyes. He knew the situation was urgent and could not be delayed any longer. He gently patted the back of Dianzhang's hand, his voice filled with unquestionable determination: "You stay here and recover. I will go find the general and mobilize the troops for the battle."

Before he finished speaking, Jiang Chen stood up and left, followed quickly by Xu Ningce and Deng Yunde. Their footsteps echoed through the palace corridors, their rapid pace uncanny. Jiang Chen's heartbeat quickened like a drum, each step brimming with determination and nervousness.

On their way to the military camp, they unexpectedly ran into General Zhong Wenbin, who had been hurriedly summoned to Beijing. The general looked solemn, with a frown on his face.

"General," Jiang Chen hurried forward, his eyes filled with anxiety, "Has the news of the siege of the Third Princess of Northern Qiang reached the capital?"

Zhong Wenbin nodded slightly, his eyes deep and heavy: "His Majesty has learned the news and is summoning all departments in Wanhe Hall to discuss countermeasures."

Jiang Chen didn't expect the news to spread so quickly, and a sense of urgency surged in his heart. He exchanged a tacit look with the general and decided to rush to the palace immediately.

Along the way, the atmosphere in the palace seemed particularly depressing, as if the entire palace was shrouded in a heavy shadow.

When Jiang Chen and the general entered the Wanhe Hall, the quarreling in the hall came like a tide.

Civil and military officials were arguing fiercely over whether to rescue the third princess of Beiqiang. The entire hall was filled with various noises and the atmosphere was so tense that it was suffocating.

Minister of Revenue Cao Shouku looked troubled, his brows furrowed, and his voice was filled with anxiety: "Your Majesty, the treasury is already stretched to its limit. If we send more troops to rescue them, I'm afraid the treasury will be unable to sustain it."

This statement immediately drew a rebuttal from the Minister of Justice: "Lord Cao, you are wrong! If the Third Princess of Northern Qiang were to die at the hands of a foreign nation, it would not only be a loss for Northern Qiang, but would also severely damage their morale. Sending troops now is precisely for the long-term benefit of Daliang!"

Minister of War Guo Wulie's expression was stern as he spoke immediately, "If something like this happens in Daliang, and we don't send troops to rescue us, the Northern Qiang will certainly use this as an excuse to launch a war against Daliang. We absolutely cannot sit idly by!"

The voices of the ministers rose and fell, and the entire Wanhe Hall seemed to be surrounded by a chaotic sound. Everyone was arguing and trying to find support for their own opinions.

However, these disputes did not bring any substantial solutions, but instead plunged the entire hall into chaos.

At this moment, the door of the hall was pushed open, and everyone stopped arguing and turned their eyes to the newcomers. They saw Jiang Chen and General Zhong Wenbin walking into the hall.

When Emperor Liang saw the two, his eyes lit up and a look of joy appeared on his face. "You two have arrived just in time. The Third Princess of Northern Qiang has been besieged at Dayan Mountain. Should we send troops to support her?"

Jiang Chen and Zhong Wenbin exchanged glances, each understanding the other. Jiang Chen took a step forward, staring directly at Emperor Liang, and said firmly, "Father, I believe we should send troops to rescue you."

Emperor Liang raised his eyebrows slightly, as if a little surprised by Jiang Chen's straightforwardness: "Oh? Then tell me your reasons."

Jiang Chen spoke calmly, his voice as clear and powerful as iron: "There are three reasons.

First, if the three princesses of Beiqiang were killed in Daliang, Daliang would certainly not be able to shirk responsibility, and Daliang's reputation would be seriously affected.

Secondly, if the Third Princess finally breaks through the siege and learns that Daliang has not come to her rescue, she will not only retaliate against the foreign bandits but will also vent her anger on Daliang, which will bring us even greater trouble."

The ministers in the hall listened quietly, their faces gradually becoming solemn. Jiang Chen continued, "The third and most important point.

The Black Wolf Cavalry of the Northern Qiang were already on standby outside Shanhaiguan City. If they learned that the third princess was besieged, they would attack Shanhaiguan at all costs to rescue the third princess.

And once the rescue is complete, who can guarantee they won't take advantage of the situation and march south to capture our capital?"

These words were so resounding, like a thunderclap exploding in the hall. The ministers could not help but look at each other, their inner worries deepening with Jiang Chen's words.

General Zhong Wenbin took up the topic at the right moment, saying in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, as the Sixteenth Prince said, if the Black Wolf Cavalry learns that the Third Princess is surrounded, they will surely take action immediately. We cannot wait passively; we must strike first and take the initiative to ensure the safety of Daliang."

After hearing this, Emperor Liang's expression softened slightly, his eyes flickering with thought. He nodded gently, clearly agreeing with Jiang Chen and Zhong Wenbin's analysis.

The Ninth Prince Jiang Yu's face instantly darkened. Seeing that Jiang Chen was so favored by Emperor Liang, his dissatisfaction and jealousy erupted like a volcano.

He gritted his teeth inwardly, then suddenly took a step forward, his voice thick with disdain: "Father, I think Sixteenth Brother's words are nothing but nonsense. He clearly has his own selfish motives in doing this!"

Emperor Liang frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Oh? What selfish motives?"

Jiang Yu sneered, with a hint of provocation and sarcasm in his eyes: "When the Third Princess of Northern Qiang was leaving, she used all kinds of charm on Sixteenth Brother.

"I'm afraid Sixteenth Brother's real purpose isn't for Daliang, but for himself! He wants to save the Third Princess and then go directly to Beiqiang to become his Third Prince Consort, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers in the court were immediately thrown into an uproar.

Many people showed contemptuous expressions, and even some older ministers shook their heads. It was unclear whether they were dissatisfied with the Ninth Prince's words or the relationship between the Sixteenth Prince and the Third Princess of Beiqiang.