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Standing at the tent entrance, he gazed into the distance with a furrowed brow. Rain blurred his vision and the border line, as if foreshadowing impending turmoil.

"Report!" A soldier, soaking wet, ran up and knelt on one knee. "General, urgent news from the front: the enemy has launched a major offensive and has breached the first line of defense!"

Gu Ye's eyes sharpened instantly, and he asked in a deep voice, "What are the casualties?"

The soldier bowed his head and replied, "The losses are heavy; at least three hundred soldiers have been killed. Worse still, the enemy appears to have received supplies and their morale is high."

Gu Ye clenched his fist, took a deep breath, and said, "Send the order down: the entire army is ready for battle. I will personally lead the troops into battle."

Just then, Deputy General Zhang Hong rushed over, his face filled with anxiety. "General, something terrible has happened! The supplies haven't arrived yet, and our provisions probably won't last much longer."

This news hit Gu Ye like a bucket of cold water. He closed his eyes and forced himself to calm down.

A moment later, Gu Ye opened his eyes, his gaze resolute. "Zhang Hong, you immediately take men to inventory the supplies and see how long we can hold out. The rest of you, come with me to the battlefield!"

The military camp immediately sprang into action, with soldiers quickly assembling and preparing for battle.

Just then, Murong Xuewei rushed over and grabbed Gu Ye, who was about to mount his horse. "Gu Ye, wait!"

Gu Ye turned around and saw Murong Xuewei's worried eyes, his heart softening. "Xuewei, what's wrong?"

Murong Xuewei handed Gu Ye a letter. "I've already written to my elder brother, Murong Qingyu, asking him to help procure food. With the Murong family's resources, it should arrive quickly."

Gu Ye took the letter, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

Gu Ye grasped Murong Xuewei's hand and said solemnly, "Xuewei, thank you. With you here, I have nothing to fear."

Looking into Gu Ye's resolute eyes, Murong Xuewei said softly, "Be careful, I'll be here waiting for your triumphant return."

Gu Ye nodded, mounted his horse, and gave Murong Xuewei one last look before leading his army to the battlefield.

On the battlefield, the sounds of fighting were deafening, and the stench of blood filled the air. Gu Ye led his soldiers in a valiant fight, but the enemy's numbers seemed endless. Just when the situation was at its most critical, Gu Ye suddenly noticed a slight disarray in the enemy's formation.

"The opportunity has arrived!" Gu Ye shouted, "Charge!"

The soldiers of the Primordial Kingdom unleashed their last strength, piercing into the enemy ranks like sharp swords.

In the midst of the chaos, Gu Ye spotted a general dressed in magnificent armor, clearly the leader of the enemy forces.

A sharp glint flashed in Gu Ye's eyes as he spurred his horse and charged toward the general.

The two quickly engaged in battle. Amidst the flashing blades, Gu Ye, relying on his superior martial arts and tactics, finally found an opportunity and stabbed his opponent in the shoulder with his sword.

"Surrender!" Gu Ye shouted coldly.

The general looked around and saw that his army was in complete disarray. He had no choice but to throw down his weapons and say, "I surrender."

With the enemy leader captured, the battle finally ended in victory for the Primordial Kingdom.

The soldiers cheered with joy, but Gu Ye did not relax at all.

Upon returning to the military camp, Gu Ye immediately summoned his generals to discuss countermeasures.

As soon as Gu Ye dismounted, Murong Xuewei rushed up and hugged him, "I saw you fighting the enemy on the city wall just now, it scared me to death!"

Gu Ye chuckled and patted Murong Xuewei's head. "Silly girl, I'm back safe and sound, aren't I?"

Murong Xuewei looked up at Gu Ye with wet eyes, "I really want to lock you up so you can't do such dangerous things anymore."

Gu Ye hugged Murong Xuewei tightly. "This is my duty. Besides, there aren't many people on this battlefield who can defeat me. You don't need to be afraid."

Gu Ye led Murong Xuewei into the tent.

When she reached the enemy leader, Murong Xuewei's eyes widened instantly. "Nangong Yifeng?"

The man called Nangong Yifeng was also shocked. "Murong Xuewei? What are you doing here?"

Gu Ye looked at the two of them, his brows furrowed. "Xue Wei, do you know him?"

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath and explained, "He's a friend I met when we were doing business together. Nangong Yifeng, how did you become the enemy leader?"

Nangong Yifeng gave a wry smile. "It's a long story. Actually, I am the sixth prince of the Qu Kingdom. Leading this army to invade was out of necessity."

This news was like a bombshell, shocking everyone present.

Murong Xuewei and Gu Ye exchanged a glance.

Gu Ye immediately ordered, "Everyone stand back. I want to interrogate the prisoner alone."

After everyone else had left, Gu Ye looked at Nangong Yifeng seriously, "Speak, what exactly happened?"

Nangong Yifeng sighed and slowly explained, "Actually, the Qu Kingdom's invasion this time was just a pretext. The real threat comes from the Nanzhao Kingdom."

"What do you mean?" Gu Ye pressed.

Nangong Yifeng lowered his voice, "There are spies from the Nanzhao Kingdom within the Taichu Kingdom. Our trouble-making this time is to create an opportunity for that spy, to cover our tracks."

Murong Xuewei and Gu Ye exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and worry in each other's eyes.

Gu Ye pressed further, "What is that spy planning to do?"

Nangong Yifeng shook his head. "I don't know the specifics. But it's definitely not a good thing."

Gu Ye pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Why are you telling us all this?"

Nangong Yifeng smiled bitterly, "Although I am a prince of the Qu Kingdom, I am long tired of those treacherous power struggles. This invasion of the border was out of necessity. Now that I have been captured, I might as well confess and receive leniency. Besides," he glanced at Murong Xuewei, "I owed Xuewei a favor, and now I have repaid it."

Gu Ye nodded thoughtfully, then turned to Murong Xuewei, "Xuewei, what do you think?"

Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment, then said, "I believe what Nangong Yifeng said is true. He wouldn't lie to me."

Gu Ye nodded in agreement, "I'll write a memorial right away and have it sent to the capital by express courier."

And so, Gu Ye wrote the memorial overnight and sent his most trusted personal guard to the capital.

At the same time, he also strengthened his surveillance of Nangong Yifeng to prevent anyone from breaking him out of prison.

A month later, the emperor's decree finally arrived, ordering Gu Ye to take Nangong Yifeng back to the capital.

Upon hearing this news, Murong Xuewei felt a mix of emotions. She knew that returning to the capital meant facing even more conspiracies and dangers.

On the eve of his departure, Murong Xuewei came to Gu Ye's tent. Seeing Gu Ye packing his belongings, she asked softly, "Are you ready?"

Gu Ye turned around and saw the worried look in Murong Xuewei's eyes, his heart warming. He walked over and gently took Murong Xuewei's hand. "Don't worry, I'm here."

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath and looked directly into Gu Ye's eyes. "Gu Ye, I have a feeling we'll encounter more trouble this time we go back. Are you...are you really ready?"