Auxiliary Women's Strategy: A Virtuous Wife Helps the King to Rule the World

After dispatching the Tongtian Cult's members, Qingshan and Qingcheng didn't dare pause for a moment, hurriedly advancing through the dark, damp, and pungent dungeon passages. Torches on the walls flickered in the darkness, their flames so weak they seemed poised to go out. They struggled through the deep, winding passages, each step filled with uncertainty and caution.

A suffocating, oppressive atmosphere permeated the passage. The ground beneath their feet was damp and muddy, and water dripped from the stone walls overhead. Qingshan and Qingcheng's footsteps echoed in the narrow space, breaking the long silence. Finally, after a long and tense search, they discovered the imprisoned spy in a small, damp cell.

Qingshan quickly opened the rusty prison door and said in a firm yet gentle tone, "You have suffered, and we are here to rescue you on the orders of the Great Emperor."

The spies raised their heads weakly, their originally dull eyes now flashing with surprise and joy, as if they saw the dawn of hope in the darkness.

Qingcheng hurried forward and carefully helped them out of the dungeon. In the process, he successfully rescued 10 spies and also took away a group of other innocent prisoners.

The soldiers and guards of the City Lord's Mansion had already been frightened out of their wits by the series of incidents that had happened before. They were all stunned and dared not move. They all knelt on the ground trembling with fear, not even daring to breathe.

"We are sent by the Great Emperor. You are just following orders. We will spare your lives for now. You should take good care of these people for the time being. When we return, we will let you go." Qingshan said this with a serious expression, and then he and Qingcheng flew away and disappeared in the vast night in an instant.

Qingshan and Qingcheng, armed with the Emperor's order, rode at full speed to the garrison camp of a nearby province. The general, engrossed in studying a military map in his tent, quickly rose to greet the soldiers upon hearing their report.

Qingshan handed the order to the general and said solemnly, "General, the Emperor has ordered you to assemble the army immediately and help us suppress the Seventh Prince's private army."

The general took the order, examined it carefully with a serious look, and said in a strong and resolute voice, "I obey your order!"

Soon, the loud call of the assembly horn sounded in the camp, and the soldiers moved quickly and orderly. Soon, the army was assembled, morale was high, and everyone was in high spirits, with bright armor and sharp weapons.

They followed Qingshan and Qingcheng towards the Seventh Prince's private army camp. Along the way, the sound of horse hooves was like thunder, and clouds of dust were raised.

Inside the private army camp, the soldiers were engaged in vigorous drills, their cries of battle echoing. Suddenly, a rapid, thunderous clatter of horse hooves shattered the previously tranquil camp. Before the private soldiers could react, they saw a well-equipped, well-disciplined army surrounding them like an ironclad barrel.

Some private soldiers attempted to take up arms and resist stubbornly, but the well-trained regular army quickly launched a fierce attack. The regular soldiers were like tigers descending from the mountains, their movements coordinated and their attacks fierce and precise. Some private soldiers were shot down as soon as they raised their weapons; others were pierced by sharp arrows before they could run a few steps. Under the powerful offensive of the regular army, the resisting private soldiers were subdued like lambs.

The Seventh Prince, in his tent, heard the violent commotion outside and his face changed drastically. He immediately became panicked and quickly mounted a fast horse, attempting to escape during the chaos.

Qingcheng's sharp eyes spotted his movements instantly, and he shouted, "Where are you fleeing to!" Then, with lightning speed, he leaped out. In a few leaps and bounds, he caught up with the Seventh Prince like a ghost. Qingcheng's sword flashed with a cold gleam, and he swung it sharply at the horse's leg. A flash of cold light slashed across, severing it instantly. The horse neighed in pain and fell to the ground, and the Seventh Prince tumbled down in a heap. Before he could even rise, Qingcheng had already rushed forward, his rope flying out like a snake, tying him up tightly.

Qingshan and Qingcheng, carrying the rescued spy and the captured Seventh Prince, did not dare to stay for a moment and rode non-stop day and night to rush back to Kyoto.

The atmosphere in the court was solemn and dignified. The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, his face gloomy, his eyes revealing a majesty that was intimidating without anger.

"Why?" He asked this question after hesitating for a long time. He really didn't understand how such a stupid idea could be thought of?

The Seventh Prince knew that he was doomed to die: "Father, I knew this would be the outcome today, so I took a gamble. I didn't expect to die in the battle for the throne, but at your hands. I know that I have been accused of treason, and I have nothing to say. Please forgive my unfilial behavior." After saying that, he flew straight to the pillar beside him.

No one expected the Seventh Prince to be so stubborn. The Emperor couldn't help but burst into tears when he saw his son hit his head against a pillar and died.

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"So simple?" Su Nan was also stunned when he heard the news.

"not good!"

Mo Yu quickly went to intercept the Seventh Prince, and the one who died was a substitute.

Mo Yu was horrified and quickly transformed, heading straight to the south like a flash of lightning.

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Nan Cuiping Mountain

The horses struggled forward on the narrow mountain road, with branches scratching their bodies and clothes.

"Be careful, don't fall behind!" The seventh prince shouted loudly while panting.

The mountain road became increasingly difficult to walk on, and the horses began to tire. But the Seventh Prince had only one thought in mind: to escape, the farther the better.

They moved through the forest, startling flocks of birds. The leaves rustled in the air, their figures seeming to tell the story of their desperate escape.

The Seventh Prince led everyone forward through the mountains and forests with difficulty, and everyone's face was filled with fear and exhaustion.

The mountain road became increasingly steep, and the horses' hooves often slipped on the slippery stones. The Seventh Prince was extremely anxious, constantly waving his whip, urging the team to speed up.

"Your Highness, this is not a solution. The horses are almost exhausted!" a confidant shouted, panting.

The Seventh Prince glared at him fiercely and roared, "Stop talking nonsense and keep moving forward!"

At this time, the sky was covered with dark clouds, and a rainstorm was about to come. The Seventh Prince looked up at the gloomy sky, and his heart became more and more anxious.

"Hurry up, follow me!" He turned back and urged while pushing away the weeds in front of him.

Everyone in the team was panting and walking with heavy steps, but they did not dare to slack off at all.

Suddenly, a flash of lightning streaked across the sky, followed by a deafening roar of thunder. In an instant, raindrops as big as beans poured down and hit them.

The mountain road became muddy and slippery. Someone accidentally slipped and fell to the ground, and the people behind him quickly helped him up.

The Seventh Prince's clothes were already soaked, and the rain flowed down his cheeks, blurring his vision. But he still endured it and continued on his way.

"Your Highness, this is not a solution. We have to find a place to shelter from the rain!" shouted a confidant.

The Seventh Prince gritted his teeth and said, "No, the pursuers may catch up at any time, we can't stop!"

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, as if it was going to drown the whole world. They trudged through the rain with difficulty, and every step was full of hardship.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at a cave.

"Let's go in and hide from the rain first!" The seventh prince rushed into the cave first.

Everyone followed in. The cave was dark and damp, but it could at least provide temporary shelter from the wind and rain.

The Seventh Prince leaned against the cave wall, breathing heavily, his heart filled with despair and unwillingness. He didn't know how much longer he could escape, or what his future would be.

However, at this moment, a mountain wind whistled past, causing the branches to shake violently and creak. This sound seemed to be a forewarning of death, and a sense of foreboding surged in everyone's hearts.

Along with the sound of the wind, a charming voice came faintly: "Your Highness, what a great escape!"

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