The prince stepped on me to get to the top, I angrily flirted with the enemy's hostage

Su Wan said, "I know Gong Yuanzhi's eldest son. He died in the war between the two countries. How could he still be alive?"

Yuan Wen was stunned for a moment, "Shouldn't I be surprised that Prince Yu is the Major General of the Gong family?"

Su Wan said, "I'm surprised by this, too, but I'm even more puzzled. Why is Gong Yu still alive? Could it be that the Gong family has found some magical elixir that can bring people back to life?"

Yuan Wen said, "Gong Yu died a few years ago? Is it possible that the Gong Yu today is not Gong Yu for some reason?"

Su Wan's face darkened. "Speaking of this brat, I remember when I met him before, his face did look a bit like Gong Yu, but not quite."

Yuan Wen was speechless for a moment. How could General Su just remember such an important thing now?

Su Wan said, "No, I need to see Miss Gong Yuanzhiyuan to help me make some connections."

Yuan Wen said, "Gong Yuanzhi is not in the South Country these days. If we want to see him, we have to wait until he returns with his troops."

Su Wan sat down on the chair again. "By the way, I have to ask you something. Was what you said at the door just now true?"

Yuan Wen said, "What's true?"

Su Wan said, "It's about Su Chi taking down Gong Yuanzhi."

Yuan Wen said, "It's true."

Su Wan's expression became visibly happier.

"The third brother is really capable. Although he let them in, at least he didn't completely embarrass our family."

Yuan Wen suddenly realized that asking this great general, who was once second only to one person and above all others, to surrender was slanderous.

Yuan Wen spoke slowly, "This matter...was actually done by Rourou. Before she sent you to the Southern Kingdom, she had already arranged for someone to inform the three major generals guarding the border."

The smile on Su Wan's face faded. "Why did Ah Rou do this? Doesn't she believe that Dad can protect her? Even if I was left in the North Country and the South Country attacked, I could still defeat them and force them to surrender like I did a few years ago."

Yuan Wen said, "Maybe... she doesn't like the North Country."

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent.

If they think about it carefully, they don't seem to understand Su Rou's personality very well...

She seemed to be thinking about them all the time, but they couldn't even imagine why she did that.

Yuan Wen tapped the table with his index finger. "The Yuan family will come to look for Rourou in the next few days. General Su, don't worry."

Su Wan lowered his eyes, his face filled with sorrow and vicissitudes of life. "The eldest brother has a broken head and doesn't recognize me and his mother. I don't know when the second and third brothers will join us. Arou's whereabouts are unknown. How could such a good family become like this?"

Yuan Wen stood up and said, "The Yuan family is already looking for a doctor to come and see General Su. I will be leaving today."

Ji and Su stood up.

Yuan Wen said, "There's no need to see you off, ladies."

Su Wan said, "Miss, please be careful on your way back."

Yuan Wen waved his hand, walked out the door, and climbed into the carriage.

The groom asked her, "Madam, shall we go back home or to the palace?"

"Let's go to the palace."

The groom added, "Miss, you've been incredibly busy with their affairs lately. If you really went to the palace to see His Majesty for them, it would mean that our Yuan family owed His Majesty a favor."

Yuan Wen said, "Gong Yu is very popular now, and I think Gong Yu wants to protect Rourou, so why not take a gamble?"

She felt that His Majesty the Southern Kingdom would not go against the Yuan and Gong families at this critical juncture.

"besides."

"Miss, tell me."

"If I hear you complaining about the Su family again, you don't need to appear in front of me anymore. Go find Uncle Jiang and accept the punishment yourself."

"...Yes, I was clumsy and said the wrong thing."

The reason why Gong Yu and his team were able to successfully take over the Northern Kingdom this time was largely due to the fact that Rourou intentionally let them pass.

The most crucial point is actually that the old emperor of the Northern Kingdom is short-sighted.

When the old emperor of the Northern Kingdom ascended the throne, he killed many of his brothers and sisters. If those brothers and sisters of the old emperor were still alive, they should have their own territories and hold some military power.

If there is trouble in the capital, the old emperor's brothers and sisters can lead troops into the city to help the old emperor get revenge.

But the old emperor was afraid that his brothers and sisters would rebel like him and seize the throne, relying on military force to invade the northern capital in one fell swoop, so he dispersed his troops to the capable ministers in the court...

This minister was Su Wan. The old emperor felt that no one could make him feel more at ease than Su Wan.

But later, when the old emperor saw that Su Wan's position in the court was gradually becoming stable, he began to have concerns and suspicions.

Despite trying every possible means, he was still worried about Su Wan, whom he had helped to get to this position. In the end, even he himself might not have expected it.

It was he who caused his general, who was more loyal than a dog, to rebel.

The Northern Kingdom’s palace is heavily guarded.

After the beginning of spring, the climate gradually warms up.

But the palace was as cold as a cellar.

Gong Yuanzhi led his troops in from Xuanwu Gate. He had won a victory and his face was filled with joy.

"Yu'er."

Gong Yu clasped his hands together and bowed, "Father."

Gong Yuanzhi was in a good mood. "You have made the greatest contribution to this military campaign. I will praise you to His Majesty when we return."

"We didn't spend any effort at all in attacking the Northern Kingdom this time. Even if we really want to talk about the credit, it shouldn't all be attributed to Gong Yu alone." The speaker was a general who attacked other borders, and there was sourness in his words.

Gong Yuanzhi said, "If it weren't for Yu'er, would you be able to lead the troops here in such a short time?"

"I'm much better than you. At least I didn't lose to the enemy commander, and I was even released. Come to think of it, why would they release you for no reason? Could it be that you've been turned against them?"

"If he had been instigated to rebel, why would he lead his troops to the capital to join us?" Gong Yu's voice suddenly rang out.

The man curled his lips and muttered, "Who knows."

"You!" Gong Yuanzhi wanted to quarrel with the other party.

But he was interrupted by Gong Yu.

"After the generals have rested in the capital, they can lead their troops back to the Southern Kingdom."

Another general, who had been leaning against a stone pillar without saying a word, slowly spoke up, "I heard from my soldiers that after General Gong captured the Northern Kingdom's capital, he moved into the Northern Kingdom's Grand General's Mansion. This imperial palace is much more luxurious and comfortable than the Grand General's Mansion. Why did General Gong move in?"

Gong Yu's expression was cold, and when his eyes swept over him, there was even a hint of murderous intent in them.

"No reason, I like it."

"When you returned to the Southern Kingdom a few years ago, the little maidservant you brought with you rashly bumped into the Ninth Princess at a banquet. I heard that she was Su Wan's daughter, Su Rou. You treated her very well during that time. Although you were sent to the Northern Kingdom as a hostage at a young age, you were old enough to understand the affairs of love."

The other person looked at Gong Yu with sharp eyes and spoke in a powerful voice.

"You're tempted by your enemy's daughter. Aren't you afraid that His Majesty will chop you into pieces?"