kvmb Chapter 343: Shadow Sect Leader Breaks His Word
Chapter 343: Shadow Sect Leader Breaks His Word
When the West Moon Army arrived at the southern border, Liunan State preemptively attacked the border of Wucang State overnight. Wucang State was so proud of the West Moon Army that it did not expect that Liunan State was not intimidated by the invincible West Moon Army, but launched a night attack with high morale. The Wucang Army stationed at the border was like a blow to the head, unable to react in time and frightened by Liunan State's desperate momentum. They were defeated one after another, and lost thousands of soldiers and generals and several cities overnight.
Early in the morning of the second day, the Wu Cang Kingdom asked for help from the Xiyue Army that was still stationed in Mucheng, but the commander Shu Feng refused to go into battle at this time on the grounds that the army had not yet completed the roll call. He even mocked the Wu Cang Army in front of the Wu Cang envoys, saying that they were so weak and vulnerable in front of the small Liunan Kingdom. The Wu Cang envoys dared not say anything but left in anger.
Although the King of Wucang was furious after hearing what the envoy brought back, he could do nothing but order the soldiers on the front line to fight to the death.
"The news just came that the morale of Liunan's army has greatly increased and they have captured nearly half of the cities of Wucang Kingdom in one go." A few days later, in the imperial study of the palace in Shangjing City, Yan Zong reported to Yan Qiao.
Although his shoulder injury had healed, Yan Qiao still let him stay in the capital to recuperate. Moreover, Yan Qiao needed his third brother to analyze the war that was going on in the south.
Yan Qiao's face suddenly changed when he heard this. He quickly stood up and walked to the wall of the palace where the map was hung. Then he shook his head and sighed, "It's incredible. How long has it been? Is it that the Wucang Kingdom is vulnerable or did we underestimate the Liunan Kingdom?"
"Perhaps it was the pressure from our Xiyue army that inspired the Liunan soldiers to fight to the death. Of course, the Wucang army is indeed weak." Yan Zong slowly walked behind Yan Qiao, looking at the map on the wall and said in a deep voice.
"A last-ditch battle?" Yan Qiaofeng narrowed her eyes, sneered, and continued, "The character of the Guzhu Dynasty is indeed admirable, but unfortunately, it is ultimately a drop in the bucket under the iron cavalry of my Xiyue Army."
"The morale of the Liunan Kingdom is high right now. It is a wise move for General Shufeng to avoid the enemy's attack and not let the army take action at this moment."
"Well, it's rare for a young man like him to be neither impatient nor irritable. No matter how incompetent the Wucang Kingdom is, it still has tens of thousands of soldiers. Even if the Liunan Kingdom is powerful, it will consume a lot of troops. When they are tired, my Xiyue army will attack Liunan Kingdom and catch it off guard." After Yan Zong finished speaking, Yan Qiao nodded with satisfaction and continued to laugh.
Yan Zong said nothing more, and a smile appeared on his stern face. He knew in his heart that the reason why the Wucang Kingdom and the Liunan Kingdom had become so hostile to each other that they were at war was inevitably due to the Shadow Gate behind his eldest brother fanning the flames between the two countries.
It was almost dusk when Yan Zong came out of the palace. The sunset glowed red like fire, dyeing half the sky. The carriage followed the red glow and slowly returned to the renovated Zongwang Mansion. Yan Zong and Yu Cheng had just returned to the mansion when a servant ran up to him happily, bowed and said, "Your Highness, there is a green plum tree in the backyard that has seven or eight flowers in bloom."
When Yan Zong heard this, his eyes lit up and he immediately strode towards the green plum garden in the backyard. Yu Cheng and the servant followed him from a distance.
Yan Zong originally thought that the green plums that were transplanted at the end of last year would not bloom in the first year, but he did not expect that a few flowers would bloom eventually.
In the cool green plum garden, the snow had almost melted, and some tender buds dotted the dead branches. Only on a single plum tree near the pavilion did several green and white plum blossoms bloom that looked as precious as jade.
Looking at those icy, elegant, and pure green plums, Yan Zong couldn't help but think of Si Yao's cold and beautiful face. The illusion made him smile tenderly. But he soon came to his senses and sighed with regret. It was a pity that he didn't have time to share the suddenly blooming green plums with her.
"Why is your highness sighing?" At this time, Aunt Eli also came to the pavilion in the Plum Garden with a pot of tea. She happened to hear Prince Zong's sigh, so she hurriedly asked with concern.
Yan Zong turned around and looked at his wet nurse, smiling without saying a word, then sat down at the stone table in the pavilion.
"The palace has been renovated. Your Highness should consider taking a new princess." Seeing the smile on Yan Zong's face, Eli poured him a cup of hot tea with confidence and smiled kindly.
"Why did the wet nurse bring up this matter out of the blue?" Yan Zong's expression froze, and then he shook his head helplessly.
He actually hoped day and night that Si Yao could become his princess consort, but in her eyes, this palace was like a golden birdcage. She didn't want to, and there was nothing he could do. What's more, Si Yao was still lukewarm towards him, so Yan Zong had to be patient and take it slow.
"I met Liu the matchmaker outside today. She said there are many in this city..." E Li lowered her eyes and hesitated for a moment before looking up at Yan Zong and continued to smile. However, she was interrupted by Yan Zong just as she started talking:
"Nanny, is dinner good? I'm hungry."
"Oh, I'll go to the kitchen and ask." E Li was stunned at first, but after she reacted, she stood up and left while speaking helplessly.
"Your Highness, why don't you tell Aunt Eli that the future princess already has a boyfriend?" At this time, Yu Cheng, who had been waiting outside, walked into the pavilion and asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"Before the matter is even started, you better keep your mouth shut." Yan Zong glanced at Yu Cheng and warned him coldly.
Yu Cheng quickly raised his hand to cover his mouth and nodded his head.
Since Honghua returned to Southern Xinjiang from Sanxiu Medicine Store, he has used the reputation of Poisonous Insect Valley to help the Shadow Sect gain a foothold in the local area. On the night when the Shadow Sect's branch in Southern Xinjiang was built, the Shadow Sect's leader Youmei also showed up in person. After a happy gathering, he dismissed his subordinates and handed an exquisite medicine box to Honghua.
"Why is there only half an antidote? How could the Lord of Youmei go back on his word?" Honghua opened the medicine box happily, but saw only half a black pill inside. It was like a basin of cold water was poured down on her, making her extremely angry.
"The antidote for the flower bite poison is hard to come by. This half pill can ensure that your sister Yanyu will be safe and sound for the next year." Youmei ignored Honghua's anger, and instead sat lazily aside and said lightly.
"I didn't expect the leader of Shadow Clan to be so shameless." Honghua was so angry that he was shaking all over, his face turned pale, and his hands hidden in his sleeves had already released two poisonous scorpions. But when he thought of his sister who was still waiting for him, he gave up the idea of dying together with Youmei, and said with gritted teeth.
“Master Honghua, please don’t forget. If I hadn’t shown leniency and spared your sister, she would have been executed along with the previous master of Xin Sect, and her body would have been mutilated.” Youmei sneered, his tone somewhat impatient.
Honghua was speechless for a moment and had to suppress the anger in her heart. Things had come to this point, and she had to endure it for the sake of her sister.