Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

He was so angry that he called out Xiao Chenglin's name directly.

The ministers' expressions were also indescribable, but this was not the time to care about such things.

Xiao Chenglin's chest heaved.
"He surrendered voluntarily to protect the lives of the people in the city, but Xiao Chenglin used him as a scapegoat! Such a heart and such methods are truly cruel!"

After a series of defeats, morale plummeted, and Xiao Chenglin desperately needed a victory.

He wanted to establish his authority.

No one expected that he would use such a method.

Shen Yanchuan's heart sank: "There's no one around to stop him?"

Xiao Chengqi sneered, "With him as the leader of the rebels, even if someone feels it's inappropriate, they probably wouldn't dare to directly oppose him!"

Shen Yanchuan pondered for a moment, then slowly said,

"Not necessarily. After this incident, the people below will definitely have other ideas."

It won't be noticeable for a day, nor for two.

But what Xiao Chenglin did has already planted a seed in their hearts, just waiting for the right opportunity to sprout!

Shen Yanchuan affirmed, "He's already panicked."

A person will make mistakes once they lose their sense of proportion.

If you make a mistake, you will be completely defeated.

……

News of the rebels' massacre in Fengdu spread quickly, causing a great uproar.

Even Ye Chutang was taken aback.

"Has he gone mad? What else can he do besides destroying the reputation he's worked so hard to build?"

Not worth the candle!

Ye Jingyan said, "He has already suffered several defeats and cannot continue to lose."

Ye Chutang's mind conjured up that beautiful, delicate face, and her brows furrowed slightly.

Ye Jingyan asked, "What do you think he will do next, sister?"

Ye Chutang was silent for a moment, then spoke softly, "Go to the capital."

This has always been Xiao Chenglin's goal.

"When he fled the capital, his methods were not clever, and could even be described as extremely undignified. Given his personality, he would definitely hold a grudge about it and would do everything he could to regain his dignity."

Ye Jingyan's expression also turned serious. "But for him right now, this isn't the best option. The Nanhu have already withdrawn their troops, and Tuoba Shan clearly doesn't want to continue fighting. Without their restraint, the Prince of Yannan can mobilize more troops and pursue the rebels at full speed. They... can't reach the capital, right?"

"The more desperate the situation, the more likely one is to take a desperate gamble."

Ye Chutang pondered for a moment, "If you go out during this time, please be extra careful."

Ye Jingyan nodded, "Okay."

……

Rumors were rampant in the capital, and the number of imperial guards patrolling the streets had noticeably increased.

The weather is getting colder, and the night wind is already carrying a chill.

On this day, Ye Chutang received a letter.

The letter had no signature or handwriting, only a thin sheet of paper with a few lines drawn on it.

It looks more like a fragmented map.

This thing was obviously drawn randomly by someone, and it was sent in such an incomplete state.

Ye Chutang held it and examined it repeatedly for a while before carefully putting it away.

……

Fengdu.

Blood stench filled the air, and corpses littered the ground.

The man wearing a silver mask looked around, his eyes cold and gloomy.

"Now, does anyone still have any objections?"

All the soldiers fell into a deathly silence.

The atmosphere was almost suffocating.

"Very good, it seems—"

"Your Highness."

A voice abruptly broke the silence.

The man looked in the direction of the sound and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Lord Di? What is it? Do you have something to say?" (End of Chapter)