A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1137: Chapter 1137: If Not Now, When

”Exactly, if we don’t rescue them now, then when?”

”Do we have to wait until they’re back in the Capital City?!”

”Alas, I don’t understand what the King is thinking!”

The crowd engaged in heated discussions, while Hai Xiangjin’s gaze burned.

What is he thinking?

He certainly has his considerations.

’The Chu Dynasty specifically brought his daughter from the Capital City right under his nose, and it’s Yanguan City!’

’Who would believe there’s no trap in this?!’

He can almost be certain.

There’s not only a trap but a massive one!

It’s possible that once he steps into the trap, he may never get out.

Hai Xiangjin sneered coldly.

”Zhao Family brat, you’ve underestimated this old man too much!”

”At this point, nothing can block my path, not even a daughter!!”

Originally, considering the Chu Dynasty’s prideful nature, it would be unlikely for them to quickly harm Fengfeng.

She still had a chance to stay in the Capital City and perform other arrangements.

Unexpectedly... the Zhao Family brat is treacherous and cunning.

He actually staged a disaster relief drama, blatantly capturing his daughter to blackmail him!

A ruthless man is a true hero!

To achieve great things, one must overlook the minor details!

Since I want to flatten the world, I can’t be afraid of shedding blood and sacrifices.

Given it’s come to this point, then...

Fengfeng, I’m sorry! The path from now on, you can only walk on your own!

You have to take good care of yourself, be prudent!

Don’t blame your father for not protecting you!

If you must blame someone, blame that damned Emperor of the Great Chu!

But Fengfeng, rest assured!

If anything untoward happens to you, your father will definitely tear to pieces all those who hurt you, avenging you!

...

Over in the Great Chu.

Hai Feng’s news has been out for days, yet there’s no movement in the Western Xia army camp.

Yang Chenyi hesitated a bit.

”Could it be that Hai Xiangjin has given up?”

Xia Tingfeng’s expression was conflicted, shaking his head after a long pause.

”Probably not!”

(In fact, he was guessing blindly, how would he know if Hai Xiangjin gave up? He’s not Hai Xiangjin?!)

Deputy General Cui cursed under his breath.

”Those bastards from Western Xia, heartless creatures breaking human ethics, not even caring about their own daughter, are worse than beasts!”

Deputy General Qin looked disdainful.

”I agree with Deputy General Cui’s words!”

Yang He confidently and astutely remarked.

”Alright, stop discussing, in my judgement, those heartless creatures have indeed given up!”

The group fell silent, inwardly giving a thumbs-up.

’The Great General is truly the Great General!’

’His ability to gauge others’ minds is far more decisive!’

’Impressive! Impressive!’

While everyone was discussing the military situation with each other.

Tiger, Rat, and Monster hurriedly entered from outside.

(Due to Xia Tingfeng’s influence, the three, although of low military rank, could enter and exit the camp freely with just a word of notification.)

”General Yang, esteemed gentlemen, the latest news!” Monster panted,

”What’s going on?”

Everyone turned their heads anxiously!

”Someone in Western Xia’s camp deliberately sent a message to our people, saying the King of Western Xia would launch an attack in the middle of the night! They told us to arrange the border defense in advance!”

Rat spoke while panting, finally completing the message.

The others were left dumbfounded.

”Western Xia camp?”

”Someone deliberately sent us a message?”

”Attack in the middle of the night?!”

”Arrange defense in advance?”

”What is this situation?” They exchanged puzzled looks.

”Did you implant spies inside the Western Xia army camp?” Yang He first asked, knowing he would have been informed of such a matter.

Indeed, everyone shook their heads.

”No!”

”Neither did I!”

”I also don’t know!”

They whispered in their hearts:

With those savages knowing nothing but eating raw meat and drinking blood, who would be willing to associate with them?!!

Looking around, Yang He grew more puzzled.

”None of us planted a spy, then who sent us the message?”

”What’s the situation? Tell us in detail!” He looked at Rat and the others.

At this moment, Monster stood up with a proud expression.

”While idly gathering information, I happened to meet a young soldier who told me this!”

”There was no evidence or token; he just whispered a sentence in my ear and left, seemingly afraid of being discovered!”

Everyone: ”...”

No evidence, no token, these words... can they be trusted?

Yang He looked towards Xia Tingfeng.

”Commander Xia, what do you think?!”

Commander Xia responded:

”This is my long-time brother, one I’ve grown up with, he would never lie!”

General Yang nodded solemnly.

”Given that, it wouldn’t hurt to fortify the layout!”

After all, it just means sending out a couple more patrol shifts.

Of course, we should stay extra vigilant, just in case it is true?!

Yang He waved his hand to arrange it, and the others had no objections.

Besides, it wasn’t early.

After exchanging a few words, they each returned to their tents to rest.

...

In the middle of the night.

Sure enough, the outside erupted into battle.

The messenger speedily relayed orders into the General’s tent.

Hearing the commotion, all the leaders leaped from their beds like carp.

”Damn it, it’s really a fight!”

”That person wasn’t lying! Hurry up, bring the brothers and charge!”

”How dare they launch a sneak attack, I’m gonna annihilate them!”

They scrambled noisily, hastily donning their armor, and led their soldiers into battle.

They fought a bloody battle all night until dawn.

The situation was extremely grim.

Western Xia, unable to capture the city after a prolonged assault, suffered heavy casualties.

The Chu Dynasty didn’t fare any better; although they held onto what remained of the Yinshan City wall, it was a pyrrhic victory, with many brothers lost.

Yang He gazed upon the dead bodies on the battlefield, clutching his chest in pain.

Nearing fifty, he knelt among the layers of corpses, streaming with tears, howling towards the sky!

The other leaders were deeply troubled as well.

”General Yang, please hold your grief!”

”General Yang! Stand up, please!”

”General Yang...”

After some moments of persuasion, they helped Yang He up from the ground.

Wiping away his tears, he was full of regret.

”Had I listened to the messenger earlier and arranged enough border defenses, we wouldn’t have...”

”Quickly investigate, just who was that messenger?! Why did they help us?”

No one dared to respond, and they all collectively looked at Monster not far away.

Monster’s face was incredibly conflicted.

”General...”

”I can’t even remember what he looked like!”

”His face was covered, wrapped too tightly! I...”

Yang He hesitated for a while.

”If that’s the case, forget it... investigate slowly!”

Saying so, he turned away weary, returning to the tent!

A man past fifty is truly different from a young lad, casting a much more weathered shadow.

That night.

Yang He reflected in his tent for a long time.

’This might have been his last battle for the Emperor!’

’He has fought all his life, renowned among the military leaders as a legend, a Victorious General!’

’While not extraordinarily gifted, nor as formidable as tales suggest!’

’But with his rich experience, in both offense and defense, even the highest and most cunning of leaders can’t gain much advantage going head-to-head with him!’

’Why this time... does it seem like he failed?’