Immortal Fairies Always Have Designs on Me-Chapter 965 - 402: Saint Lu in Lu’an (Part 3)

"No."

Emperor Yuanhua shook his head, exhaled lightly, and turned to walk out of the tent: "All troops, prepare to attack!"

As the words fell, a hint of self-mockery flashed in his eyes as he watched the mighty army. It was only upon sitting on this imperial throne that he understood the true meaning of looking at the sky from the bottom of a well.

His eyelids drooped slightly, and he sighed softly in his heart.

Emperor Jia Ning died early because he was disobedient... Was it worth it?

Even if he's a puppet Emperor, he's still an Emperor.

Gathering his thoughts, Emperor Yuanhua mounted the warhorse provided by the eunuch, drew the Emperor's Sword and pointed to the void: "Set out!"

······

At Chuansha Ridge, Lu Jin'an stood on a mound of loess holding Zhiyu, overlooking the Shenmiao army invading Yunhu Pass, and lowered his head to rub his chin against Zhiyu's fragrant forehead.

"Master?" Zhiyu looked up and cradled Lu Jin'an's cheeks in her hands, her different-colored eyes curiously watching him.

"It's nothing." Lu Jin'an chuckled: "Let's go to Luo'an."

"What are we going to do there?"

"Fight."

"Oh~" Zhiyu bent her arm: "Zhiyu is very powerful now!"

"Indeed." Lu Jin'an lifted his mask and kissed her cheek: "Together, we are invincible."

"Invincible!"

Lu Jin'an affectionately pinched her cheek: "At this time, you only need to say the last word."

"Oh~ Victorious!"

"Good girl."

Lu Jin'an, having put on his mask, turned back to glance at the mighty Shenmiao army. The presence of the Jinyi Guard should soon alert the Shenmiao Dynasty to the anomaly with the 'Divine Envoy', but so what?

The arrow has already left the string; neither Emperor Yuanhua nor Lü Xuesong will miss this opportunity and are bound to head to Eastern Capital Luo'an.

Thus, the news of Prince Hui and Jinyi Guard luring the enemy into the pass will quickly spread throughout the Eastern Dynasty, becoming a disgrace.

Once the Eastern Capital is lost, choices for Dongfang Xinghe sitting on the Beijing imperial throne will be limited.

At that time, Dongfang Xinglan will first propose a joint resistance, and whether Dongfang Xinghe refuses or delays the reply, it will be detrimental to him.

Moreover, the likelihood of her refusal is quite high.

Because the Upper Realm will certainly dispatch an army to this place where Spiritual Power and Divine Soul are unusable to hunt down Lu Jin'an, the Wandao Sect Saint, the court's Royal Army entering the east will be a match for the Shenmiao Dynasty.

Meanwhile, as long as Lu Jin'an delays, Dongfang Xinglan can recklessly advance north, attacking cities and territories while gradually cutting off Shenmiao Dynasty's retreat.

Lu Jin'an released a Hawk that flew west.

"This is a golden opportunity to cross the river northward, Dongfang Xinglan, you better not mess it up…"

······

"Your Majesty, urgent news from the southeast!"

In the court, Bai Yuhu, the Minister of War, spoke gravely with urgency: "Prince Hui and the treacherous Jinyi Guard attacked Yunhu Pass, causing the Shenmiao Dynasty million-strong army to break through, occupying Chu and Dan regions, and it appears they're aiming directly at Eastern Capital Luo'an!"

Dongfang Xinghe rose abruptly from the Dragon Chair, unable to suppress the shock and anger: "Prince Hui? Dongfang Yaoe? How dare she... This ungrateful wench... Even King Qin did not open the pass to let the Barbarian Clan in, how dare she let the Shenmiao Dynasty in!?"

"Your Majesty, the situation is urgent; please decide quickly!" Bai Yuhu urged: "Moreover, King Qin also sent a letter, hoping to first join forces to expel the Shenmiao Dynasty.

I suggest accepting King Qin's proposal first, then use the Shenmiao Dynasty to weaken her..."

"No need!" Dongfang Xinghe retorted, flicking his sleeve: "I have already ordered the State Preceptor to lead a million troops into the east, along with the local Prince Ning's Eastern Mansion Army; the Shenmiao Dynasty can't make much of a splash!"

Hearing this, the tense atmosphere in the court instantly relaxed; it seemed His Majesty had already received the intel and responded promptly—this was fortunate.

"Your Majesty, although true, we can seize the opportunity to weaken King Qin..." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Not necessary!"

Dongfang Xinghe refused outright; jokingly, Li Xuanzhen's army went to clean up the one behind Dongfang Xinglan, lest she leads the army there, how would it be dealt with?

If Li Xuanzhen's forces are annihilated and Dongfang Xinglan seizes the fertile eastern territory, how can he contend with her?

"But..."

"King Qin is a rebel; how can the court rely on a rebel's power? Do you all think less of yourselves than those under King Qin?!"

As the words were spoken, civil servants and military generals in the court collapsed to their knees en masse, not daring to speak further.

Dongfang Xinghe snorted coldly, his tone softened: "Right now, the most urgent matter is to quickly establish the Longjiang Defense Line, preventing the Qin Army from crossing north.

But with the State Preceptor advancing east with a million troops, manpower is scarce, and the court lacks funds to train new forces; do you ministers have any suggestions?"

Chief Cabinet Minister Zhong Wenhan's heart skipped a beat; recently, His Majesty has confiscated many officials' homes, now finally his gaze turns toward the court?

Feeling many eyes subtly fixed on him, Zhong Wenhan smiled bitterly within; as Chief Cabinet Minister, he indeed has power, but now... must take the lead himself.

"Oh, by the way." Dongfang Xinghe smiled slightly: "It's been months since the late Emperor passed, and the State Preceptor said prayers are needed for the late Emperor recently, so I brought your wives and children into the Palace for blessings; you ministers wouldn't blame me, would you?"

Cold sweat ran down the officials' backs; they fully understood this time it's impossible not to pay.

Satisfied with their reactions, Dongfang Xinghe was about to speak when the Posthouse Soldier hurried in.

"Your Majesty, urgent report concerning Longjiang, the rebel King Qin has taken Ding River, Long, and Nanjiang three regions, pressing upon the south bank of Longjiang!"

"What?!"

Dongfang Xinghe shot up from his seat, disbelief etched on his face: "Her attack speed is so fast? Are Chang Shi and the local garrison just filling their bellies, being pushed back to Longjiang so easily?!"

Murmurs arose in the court, laced with a hint of panic.

If the Qin Army crosses the river northward, just another eleven regions will lead to Shengjing!

Especially since the State Preceptor took away a million troops, and the eastern garrison can't be mobilized—how can it be defended?

Dongfang Xinghe's expression fluctuated, unable to stop thinking about the Divine Envoy seen earlier, yet that Divine Envoy didn't spare him a glance, directly leaving Beijing...

Now the State Preceptor is not present, how to defend?

"Your Majesty, I am willing to personally go to the Longjiang Defense Line." Bai Yuhu stepped forward, clearly resolved: "If time is tight, I will surely block the Qin Army at Beijiang State!"

Eyeing the graying Bai Yuhu, Dongfang Xinghe was reassured quite a bit, knowing he was one of the loyal ministers identified by the Jinyi Guard's assessments.

"You are a civil servant, any good strategy?"

Bai Yuhu took a deep breath: "Destroy the Dam!"

At these words, the atmosphere in the court instantly stilled; Dongfang Xinghe's eyelids twitched—this old man...

So ruthless?

······