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Li Wenyuan entered the hall, bowed, and strode towards the Prince of Zhenbei. "My lord, everything has been arranged, and the troops are ready."

The Prince of Zhenbei nodded slightly, a hint of coldness in his eyes: "Very good. This time, we must go all out and not allow any failures."

Su Muya also came to the side of the Prince of Zhenbei. She whispered, "I have arranged for a raiding party to ambush outside the enemy camp. We will give them a fatal blow as soon as they show themselves."

The Prince of Zhenbei glanced at Su Muya, his gaze filled with scrutiny and wariness: "Your performance has impressed me. I hope you won't disappoint me."

Su Muya chuckled softly, offering no response. She simply raised her hand to straighten her sleeves, her deep eyes gleaming with an unfathomable light.

Time passed slowly, and the entire Zhenbei Prince's Mansion was like a taut string, everyone knowing that a life-or-death battle was about to begin.

Tian pondered, "Has Yang Wenchang sent any new information?"

Lin Shiyun: "Sister-in-law, I just received a message from him via carrier pigeon. The enemy is indeed gathering in the southwest direction. It looks like they are going to launch a surprise attack."

Madam Tian stood up abruptly: "Quickly, we need to notify the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion immediately so they can prepare in advance. You are responsible for sending a message to Su Muya, asking her to confirm the information we provide, and then obtaining as much intelligence as possible."

Lin Shiyun nodded: "I'll go arrange it right away." With that, she hurriedly turned and left the room.

East Gate:

Li Wenyuan directed his soldiers to patrol intensively and strengthen defenses. He took a deep breath and said to a deputy general beside him, "Continue to strengthen patrols and vigilance. Report any unusual activity immediately."

The lieutenant clasped his hands in a fist salute: "Yes, General!"

The scout rushed up the city wall, pale-faced and panting: "Report! The enemy has begun to gather in the southwest direction and will launch an attack in about half an hour!"

Li Wenyuan frowned and gripped his long sword tightly: "Pass down the order, put everyone on high alert, and issue mobilization instructions to all units to strengthen the defenses in the southwest."

A night breeze swept through the area, plunging the entire East Gate into a tense atmosphere. In the darkness, the guards did not retreat; each understood that where they stood was the last line of defense for their country.

Zhenbei Prince's Mansion - Main Hall

The Prince of Zhenbei sat silently in the main seat. He raised his head and surveyed the crowd. "Gentlemen," he said, "now is the time for us to fight a desperate battle. We must ensure that every detail is flawless!"

The generals responded in unison, quickly divided the work, mobilized troops, adjusted deployments, and arranged every combat post meticulously.

Inside the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion, an atmosphere of chaos and turmoil permeated the entire hall. Generals coordinated their efforts, relaying the latest information to every corner. Every second was precious in this impending battle.

Li Wenyuan commanded in a deep voice: "We must get into position before the enemy arrives. We must buy time and deliver a crushing blow before they attack the city!"

The soldiers moved swiftly, their steps perfectly synchronized, carrying equipment and loading gunpowder with as much speed as possible. Rows of spears stood like iron walls, their blades gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

As night deepened, the faint sound of horses' hooves from the southwest grew clearer. This intensely rhythmic vibration made everyone acutely aware of the approaching death.

Tian family:

Madam Tian was restless, frequently glancing out the window. Her worry stemmed not only from the current situation but also from the lack of any news regarding Su Muya's mission. At this juncture, even the slightest change could trigger a chain reaction.

Tian asked anxiously: Yang Wenchang, what's the situation now? Is there any new intelligence?

Yang Wenchang looked down at the carrier pigeon in his hand, his expression serious: "Sister-in-law, Su Muya has confirmed the enemy's assembly location, and she is leading people to try to disrupt the enemy's plans."

Lin Shiyun hurriedly entered the room: "I just contacted our allies. They are ready to provide support at any time and are just waiting for our signal."

Ms. Tian nodded. "Very good. We can only wait for good news now. But we must also prepare for the worst. If there are any changes on Su Muya's side, we must take the next step quickly."

Lin Shiyun took out a secret letter and carefully opened it. "Sister-in-law, I have arranged everything and am just waiting for further news from Su Muya." She looked up at Madam Tian, ​​her brows furrowed.

Ms. Tian nodded, knowing that there could be no negligence at this time. "Alright, we'll continue to wait. But we must make sure everyone is at their posts, and respond quickly if the situation changes."

The night was heavy, and the distant sounds of galloping hooves and clashing weapons gave the impression that battle was approaching. Just then, a dark figure darted past the window, and Yang Wenchang immediately became alert. He pushed open the door and saw a scout dressed in black rushing into the room: "Report! News has come from the Prince of Zhenbei's residence that they have completed their defenses and are monitoring the enemy's movements!"

“Very good,” Tian breathed a sigh of relief, but remained vigilant. “We must also be prepared to respond to any unforeseen circumstances.”

The next morning at the East Gate:

Li Wenyuan stood on the city wall, his gaze fixed coldly ahead. As the first rays of dawn pierced the sky, he gave his final instructions. "Brothers, today is the day of the decisive battle. We must hold our ground and not retreat a single step!" His voice was powerful and resounding, echoing across the city wall.

The soldiers responded in unison, gripping their weapons even tighter. At that moment, everyone knew that this battle concerned their lives, and even more so, the safety of the entire city.

On the other side, the Prince of Zhenbei's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's as he surveyed the generals in the hall, his voice deep and powerful: "The enemy has begun to assemble, and we must be fully prepared."

Li Wenyuan stood to the side, his expression focused: "Your Highness, please rest assured, I have dispatched the most elite soldiers to the southwest to set up defenses, and arranged several surprise attack teams to ensure that the enemy's offensive can be effectively contained."

The Prince of Zhenbei nodded slightly: "Very good, but we still need to remain vigilant. Issue the order: all units must enter a state of highest combat readiness and must not relax their guard!"

Then, he turned to Old Man Su on the other side, "Grandpa, how's the situation on your end?"

Old Su stroked his white beard and said seriously, "I have already allocated logistical supplies to ensure the needs of the front line. As long as the East Gate is not lost, we can stabilize the situation."

The Prince of Zhenbei nodded in satisfaction, knowing that everyone was doing their utmost to defend the city. He stood up, walked to the center of the hall, and looked at everyone with a resolute gaze.