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The two of them returned to the dilapidated house in the dark. This time, because of the pain in their legs, Gu Danyan fell asleep early.

Duan Chengxuan instead leaned on the side of the bed and gazed at Yun Chen's sleeping face, feeling that the two of them were becoming more and more similar.

He extended his hand out to touch Yun Chen's cheek, only to see him suddenly opening his eyes. Duan Chengxuan retracted his hand in shock as he thought of his own magic barrier.

He woke up from his sleep and patted his head with a headache. He raised his hand: "Where's my cotton bag?"

Silence.

After a long time, she noticed that she wasn't by Phantom Demon's side, and Duan Chengxuan was staring straight at him.

This point was completely different from Gu Daiyan. Other than dressing up, Gu Daiyan would usually do it himself.

Unaware that her unconscious actions had dispelled the bad intentions in Duan Cheng Xuan's heart, Gu Xuan retracted her hand in embarrassment. She hurriedly apologized and then lay back down, feeling the damp smell enter her nose. Only then did she feel slightly better.

"Right." Duan Cheng Xuan nodded and laid down in her clothes as well.

Just like that, a night passed by, and at noon on the second day, Duan Chengrui's soldiers brought their men out of the dense forest. Duan Chengxuan and Gu Danyan concealed the matter regarding the tombstone.

Perhaps that monarch was an unconscious monarch, but he had already died on the battlefield. This peace that did not enter the imperial mausoleum was best grasped for him.

One of the soldiers rushed over and placed the heavy and dry cloak on Gu Liuyan's shoulder. He whispered: "Your Highness is very worried about you. Please follow us."

Meanwhile, on the other side, Cheng Shan had also quickly walked over to Duan Chengxuan's side. "Third Prince has already left for Jiang Yan's side after suddenly attacking the city."

"Idiot, he's just a prince who talks about military matters on paper!" Duan Chengxuan angrily strode forward, even instructing a group of people to immediately cut off the other party's rations after the poison mist in the gutter was resolved.

Gu Liuyan wanted to follow, but the two soldiers stopped her forcefully.

Yue Qing revealed half of her face beneath the human skin mask. "Your Highness forbids you from being alone with the Jing King in the future."

"Public or private?" Gu Liuyan was furious. Now that the war was imminent, she couldn't possibly be escorted back to the camp.

"Public or private." Yue Qing emphasized on her words.

Gu Danyan had no choice but to be sent to a safe place in the carriage. He and a few deputy generals were either preparing to evacuate or to stand in front of a safe place.

The ghost pulled her back into the tent along the way, wrapping layer after layer of cotton bags around her knees and calves. Although it was a bit bulky, it couldn't be seen as long as she wore a cloak.

"You followed him for a few days. The Third Prince is about to go crazy." The ghost said in a low voice.

"This is abnormal." Gu Liuyan felt a headache coming on. He didn't know if Duan Chengrui had taken a fancy to his talent or if it was because of him.

Phantom also shook his head, while the two of them were talking, the curtain was suddenly pulled open.

Yue Qing, dressed in the uniform of a soldier, walked in with a darkened face. "We're going to another city."

"What happened?"

"King Jing used the fact that Her Highness has never been to the battlefield as a reason to force him to defend the city and even let him investigate the situation of the city's officials. It's clear that he doesn't want Her Highness to receive any contribution." Yue Qing said angrily, but her orders were like a mountain, she could only help Gu Mingyan pack her luggage.

Duan Chengxuan would definitely not easily hand over the military power in his hands to Duan Chengrui.

The next city that he was going to was either peaceful or dangerous, and Duan Chengxuan would definitely not provide assistance in time.

Gu Liuyan was a little worried. It could be seen that Yue Qing was only worried about the Third Prince's achievements. She could only keep her mouth shut and cast a meaningful glance at ghosts, telling him to think of a way to pass on another message to the Wind Listening Pavilion.

Having just resolved the issue of the gutter, the crowd did not expect that Jiang Yan would be caught unprepared for the attack on this winter's day.

King Jing led his troops and guarded the city for a few days. When Duan Chengrui and Gu Danyan arrived at the Fringe City of Guan Ping, a report of victory came from the front lines.

Not only did Duan Chengxuan defend the city, he even moved the tent fifty li further north and closed in on the Jiang Yan city. Although the two were in a stalemate, it was already a magnificent feat.

"He's amazing." Gu Liuyan stood on top of the city wall, looking at the ghost city of Guan Ping, deep in thought.

On the battlefield, the Martial Force in Duan Chengxuan's hands was all that mattered.

Even when she had tried everything to help Duan Chengrui get the chance to lead a group of soldiers to war that day, she was still unable to compare to Duan Chengxuan in the slightest.

"How many soldiers are left in the city?" Duan Chengrui asked the soldiers at the city gate.

"Reporting to Your Highness, the total number of soldiers in the city, including those who are willing to fight, is not more than five thousand." The high-ranking officer awkwardly opened his mouth.

In such a huge city, there were only five thousand people left.

If Jiang Yan or someone from another clan were to come over and attack, even Yue Qing would have a calm expression. At this moment, there were no enemies attacking, so it would be difficult for them to demand anything from Duan Chengxuan.

While he was stuck between a rock and a hard place, Gu Danyan was much calmer.

She did not change her appearance. She was only wearing a black scarf. Only her eyes could be seen during the winter. Her hair was also tightly covered by the cloak.

However, this pair of eyes did not seem to care about it at all.

Phantom stood beside her. After a moment of silence, he leaned over to listen to Gu Mingyan say a few words, then opened his mouth and said, "We must have some plans."

Yue Qing couldn't think of any good methods, and Duan Chengrui frowned for a moment.

To this, Gu Daiyan lightly tugged on the sleeve of his robe and said in a low voice: "Let's go for a walk in the city."

"Two hours at most." Phantom nodded. After receiving Duan Chengrui's nod of approval, he walked down the city walls with Gu Pingyan in hand and half a hand, moving back and forth in the city, which was devoid of any life.

Duan Chengrui frowned as he felt that Gu Liuyan seemed to completely reject him.

However, on the street, Ghostly Demon couldn't help but say, "His Royal Highness is a good fighter; the Third Prince can't win against him."

"If you can't win, you can't win. I just hope that the other party won't take aim at Guan Ping city. After all, even if they don't have any merits, they don't need to watch their soldiers die." Gu Danyan sighed lightly. He did not turn his head to look at Duan Chengrui who was on top of the city wall and only said in a low voice, "Sooner or later, the Emperor will be blinded by them."

"The Prince did it for Su Yuwan."

"That's because the throne has enough power." Gu Daiyan raised his head slightly, seeing the birds from the horizon land on her shoulders.

He took out the slip of paper from the wooden cylinder, while Gu Pingyan was slightly stunned: "How could this be …"

"What's wrong?" The ghost quickly snatched the paper away.

"Litchi Bay's master is Ai Qi, Jiang Yan Ai's daughter …" Gu Liuyan's heart tensed up. "Ai Qi went to see Duan Cheng Xuan that day. If Duan Cheng Xuan collaborates with Jiang Yan for the sake of the throne …"

Before he finished his sentence, the horse galloped past Gu Daiyan's side. Countless drumbeats and gongs suddenly rang out.

Ghost and Gu Danyan's expressions suddenly became unsightly.

Enemy attack.