I play the role of Jiajing in Zongwu: What crime have I committed?

The next second, he drew his sword and slashed his own neck.

Just as the blade was about to slice through his throat, Gu Siling's iron-like hand grabbed his wrist.

He solemnly said, "Your Highness, now that the Great Liang is pressing in, it is the time to unite as one, yet Yuwen Jian still insists on destroying his own Great Wall."

"With such a foolish ruler in power, even if we die, can Southern Chu be spared from destruction?"

"Father is right!"

Gu Xichao said sternly, "Only by overthrowing the tyrannical emperor and supporting the crown prince to ascend the throne can you and your father rally the entire Southern Chu to resist the Great Liang."

After hearing this, Yuwen Quan decided against committing suicide.

He stared firmly into the Azure Dragon's eyes.

"Go back and tell Yuwen Jian that we will never commit suicide!"

"Hmph, then see you on the battlefield!"

Qinglong feigned anger and flung his sleeves away, but as he turned around, a smug smirk appeared on his lips.

With things having developed to this point, Gu Siling no longer had the option to continue the fight slowly.

He launched a swift and decisive offensive against the capital.

In an instant, the Gu family army surged toward the city wall like a tidal wave, with the fearless vanguard scaling the wall.

Under the relentless offensive of the Gu family army, the defending forces soon showed signs of weakness.

The vast capital city was already stretched thin by the mere 10,000 scattered garrison troops.

Furthermore, with Ye Chen, Li Dakang, and others failing to appear for a long time, morale gradually crumbled.

Finally, they couldn't withstand the offensive.

With a loud bang, Lingbo Gate was smashed open by the battering ram.

Gu Siling led Gu Xichao and Yuwen Quan into the city.

He gazed at the familiar capital city, his hand gripping the sword trembling slightly.

The feud between him and Yuwen Jian, which had lasted for more than twenty years, was finally about to come to an end.

"Send orders to secure the city gates, and for the main force to advance in three columns and enter the palace."

"Yes!"

Gu Xichao was about to lead his men to storm the palace.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, a dark figure sprang up from behind Gu Xichao.

The man formed his fingers into claws and instantly gripped Gu Xichao's shoulder, then seized Yuwen Quan with lightning speed.

Then, using his lightness skill, he lifted the two of them into the air.

It landed steadily on the city wall.

"How dare you!"

"Put down the young general!"

"Put down His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The soldiers under Gu's command roared furiously, and several generals drew their bows and aimed them at the city walls.

However, they dared not fire the arrows for fear of harming the rat.

This man was none other than Baihu, who had been hiding in the Gu family's army when the Imperial Guards surrendered.

Hu Ruzhen arrived immediately, and Zhu Houcong could not allow Gu Siling to successfully enter the capital.

Once the gates of the capital are closed, Hu Ruzhen will have to attack the city again.

So what he needs to do now is stall for time.

Zhu Houcong, controlling the white tiger, smiled leisurely and said calmly.

"General Gu, I come from Daliang. I'm here today specifically to play a game with you."

"This game is called 'Choose One of Two on the City Tower.'"

As he spoke, he suddenly exerted force with both hands.

Gu Xichao and Yuwen Quan both groaned simultaneously, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.

"On one side is your son, and on the other is your nephew, the current crown prince."

You can only choose one to live.

So, what's your choice?

Chapter 155 Why Can't It Be Me?

"Shameless scoundrel!"

Gu Siling's eyes were bloodshot as she pointed her sword at the white tiger.

Are you even a man?

"If you're so capable, let's have a real fight, but don't hurt His Highness the Crown Prince and Xichao."

Upon hearing this, the White Tiger threw his head back and laughed loudly, his face full of mockery, "This world is just that cruel."

Then he tightened his grip slightly, and Gu Xichao and Yuwen Quan's faces immediately turned pale.

"I'm giving you a choice now, otherwise they'll both die."

"If you choose, at least one of you will survive."

"I'll count to three, and their lives will be in your hands."

Baihu didn't give Gu Siling a chance to think and started counting directly.

At this moment, everyone held their breath.

"three!"

"two!"

"one!"

...

"I choose the Crown Prince."

As the last number fell, Gu Siling finally roared out her innermost thoughts.

As he roared those words, tears welled up in his eyes.

In that instant, the iron-willed general seemed to have aged more than ten years.

He had no choice but to accept his fate.

"what?"

Gu Xichao was shocked when he heard his biological father's decision, and looked at Gu Siling in disbelief.

His lips trembled, and his eyes were filled with despair and hopelessness.

"Why, Gu Siling? I'm your biological son!"

Gu Siling looked pained and tearfully gazed at Gu Xichao.

"I'm sorry, Xichao, but the Crown Prince is the foundation of the nation. The Gu family has been loyal for generations. We can both die, but the Crown Prince must live."

"Hahaha…"

Upon hearing this, Gu Xichao suddenly threw his head back and laughed wildly, his laughter filled with a chilling malice.

"Bullshit about generations of loyal officials, Gu Siling, your hypocrisy disgusts me."

Baihu watched this scene with amusement, then suddenly threw his sword at Gu Xichao's feet.

"Gu Xichao, commit suicide and fulfill your father's loyalty."

Gu Xichao looked down at the dazzling cold light on the sword blade.

He said in a hoarse voice, "I don't want to die."

The white tiger smiled slightly.

"If I can't choose, do you think you can?"

Gu Xichao was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke in a calm voice.

"I have a choice."

The next second, he suddenly grabbed the longsword from the ground and pressed the blade directly against Yuwen Quan's throat.

"It's a pity that the dynasty cannot be revived..."

Gu Siling was startled.

Without a moment to think, he snatched the guard's longbow and fired an arrow through the air.

Zheng!

The white tiger cleaved the arrow in mid-air.

At this moment, Gu Xichao's sword was firmly pressed against Yuwen Quan's neck, and a trickle of blood slowly seeped out.

"Cousin!"

Yuwen Quan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, yet he remained remarkably calm.

"No matter what you do, I won't blame you."

"Fine, then you can die."

Gu Xichao looked at Yuwen Quan and sneered, clearly about to make a move.

"Xi Chao!!!"

Gu Siling shouted loudly, her eyes full of pleading.

"Xichao is already dead. You chose him, idol!"

Gu Xichao turned his head sharply, his eyes bloodshot.

Gu Siling swayed, pleading desperately, "The Gu family has been loyal for generations; we cannot bear the name of regicide!"

"I have to choose between the two of you, and I know I'll regret whichever I choose..."

Gu Xichao interrupted him coldly and without any politeness.

"So you chose Yuwen Quan. He can survive and become emperor, and his reputation for loyalty to his family, the emperor, and his patriotism will be remembered for generations."

"But why can't you save me?"

"I'm sorry, Xichao, I shouldn't have abandoned you, but the Crown Prince must not die by your sword, otherwise the Gu family will be infamous for eternity."

The white tiger stood with its arms crossed, a wide grin spreading across its face.

Zhu Houcong ate while watching a play in the Wanshou Palace, and ate two large bowls more than usual.

This is so delicious with rice!

That was absolutely amazing!

He was so excited that the hairs on his body were trembling slightly.

This real-life father-son feud is a million times more entertaining than any TV drama.

What's even more incredible is that he orchestrated and acted out the whole thing himself.

Cool!

The feeling of wantonly toying with the lives and deaths of others is fucking exhilarating.

"Hahaha!"

The next second, the white tiger suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, his laughter filled with madness.