Chen Mo even thought that Prince Huai's reinforcements were already on the way, so it was very necessary to hold Wuguan, this key pass.

Upon hearing Chen Mo's words, Liu Ji was slightly stunned, took another look at Chen Mo, capturing Wuguan meant Huai State was basically within reach. At such a critical moment, he wasn't blinded by victory, but instead thought about what lay behind, indeed different from the Celestial Master Army.

No wonder it has developed to this point.

"It's just as well you're here, help me take a look." On the table in front of Chen Mo, there was a map of Huai State that they had seized, with several circles drawn on it using charcoal.

However, this map did not have any text records, so Chen Mo did not know what these circles referred to.

Liu Ji glanced at it and said: "Here is Huai Zhou City, Prince Huai's Mansion is right here, and there are three thousand Imperial Guards in the city protecting the Prince's Mansion.

This is Fengnan Port, in front of Fengnan Port there is a canal that directly leads down to Jiangnan.

This is Hu Zhao City, Weixian."

This map was obtained from Liang Xuan's military tent, the circles drawn on it were obviously done by Liang Xuan himself. All these cities are behind Wuguan, not directly facing the battlefield, so Chen Mo thought, since they were marked, there's definitely a significance to them, and asked: "What are Hu Zhao City and Weixian for, are they of any importance?"

"This... I'm not sure." Liu Ji shook his head.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Mo summoned Sun Meng, instructed him to take people and have a look at Hu Zhao City and Weixian.

Then he asked Liu Ji again: "Are there any formidable martial artists in Huai Zhou City?"

"As far as I know, there are definitely no upper-grade martial artists, but the Princess Consort Huai is from the Xiao Family, and being the Consort, she certainly has middle-grade martial artists to protect her." Liu Ji replied.

"Middle-grade martial artists..." Chen Mo frowned, then said: "How long would it take to get from Wuguan to Huai Zhou City?"

"Riding day and night without rest, two days would be enough." Liu Ji replied.

Thinking for a moment, Chen Mo thought, "It seems I will have to lead the army personally this time."

Then, Chen Mo began to take action, instructing Cui Shuang to lead the Wu Army, Divine Courage Guard, Divine Martial Guard, Xianzhen Guard, and Fish Scale Guard to guard Wuguan, while he took the Brave Cavalry Guard and Zhao Liang's troops to make a swift attack on Huai Zhou City.

Chen Mo is someone who bears grudges.

Prince Huai, weren't you interested in my Qingzhou?

Now I want to see where your family will run.

...

Huai Zhou City.

The rear courtyard of Prince Huai's Mansion.

Despite being a real power vassal king of Great Song, Prince Huai did not have many women, only four, but had seven or eight children.

Among these four women, the main wife Xiao Yunxi has a stable status, hailing from the large Xiao Family. Many Xiao family members hold positions within Prince Huai's army, having considerable influence.

Although the backgrounds of the three consorts were not as prominent as Xiao Yunxi, they were still significant.

Therefore, the four women appeared to get along harmoniously on the surface, calling each other sisters, without any discord.

But secretly, the three consorts were envious and resentful of the Princess Consort Huai.

Especially Princess Huai's Consort, Madam Hui, who harbored the greatest resentment.

Moreover, she was the first to become Prince Huai's woman, giving birth to two sons and a daughter for him, including the eldest son, who was Prince Huai's firstborn.

Before Xiao Yunxi became pregnant, Madam Hui constantly tried to persuade Prince Huai to make her eldest son the Crown Prince.

Prince Huai was tempted, considering adopting Madam Hui's eldest son to Xiao Yunxi.

Then at that moment, Xiao Yunxi became pregnant and gave birth to a son for Prince Huai—Chu Zheng.

Just two days after Chu Zheng was born, Prince Huai confirmed his position as Crown Prince.

The struggle for power and profit doesn't just happen in court; it happens in the rear courtyard of Prince Huai's Mansion as well.

Chu Zheng was born and immediately stole the inheritance rights, how could Madam Hui not be furious and resentful?

But she was helpless, rules were rules, and the children born from consorts were illegitimate, while those born from the main wife were legitimate heirs. Moreover, with the Xiao Family backing Xiao Yunxi, Madam Hui couldn't fight openly.

Under the pavilion in the rear courtyard, Xiao Yunxi held the recently one-year-old Chu Zheng, elegantly sipping tea with Prince Huai's three other consorts.

Madam Hui took a sip of tea, placed down the teacup, and said coquettishly, "I wonder what the Prince is doing in Fengzhou, even missing the Crown Prince's first birthday. When he returns, you must tell him off, sister."

Xiao Yunxi smiled and replied, "The Prince surely has important matters to deal with, just being delayed; after all, it's only Zheng'Er's first birthday, nothing compared to the Prince's important affairs."

"Sister, what are you saying? The Crown Prince's first birthday is also quite important." Madam Hui smiled and waved her hand.

Xiao Yunxi smiled gently and then changed the subject: "Juan'Er is not young anymore, have you found someone suitable for her, or does she have someone in mind?"

With these words, the other two consorts joined the discussion:

"Juan'Er is indeed not young, she should be matched with a good family."

"General Chu Ce's youngest son Chu Ying is quite good, handsome, elegant in speech, and since we're all on the same side, we can trust him not to mistreat Juan'Er."

"Oh, don't be fooled, I heard that Chu Ying already has a woman outside even before marriage, and there's a child born out of wedlock."

"What, tell us more, tell us more."

Upon hearing Madam Hui divulge this gossip, the two consorts were immediately intrigued.

At that moment, Xiao Yunxi's expression became a little uncomfortable, she spoke to the three ladies and then quickly returned to her courtyard, leaving them puzzled.

Situations like this have happened more than once with Xiao Yunxi.

Once back in her room, Xiao Yunxi asked her personal maid to hold Chu Zheng in the outer room for a while.

Then she sat down behind the screen, glanced around, and despite feeling embarrassed, blushing, she loosened her collar, revealing the exquisite clavicle, and beneath, a snowy white smoothness emerged confidentially. She raised her hand...

After giving birth to Chu Zheng, Xiao Yunxi found that she had abundant milk, while Chu Zheng couldn't consume all of it.

If unable to consume it, over time, Xiao Yunxi felt uncomfortable, requiring herself...

As the Princess Consort Huai, it wasn't appropriate for her to talk about this privately.

After alleviating her discomfort, Xiao Yunxi adjusted her dress and had the servant prepare hot water, as she wished to bathe and change clothes.

Just after bathing, a servant came rushing in to report that the Chen Army had already advanced to Huai State, and Wuguan was lost, instructing Xiao Yunxi and the others to relocate immediately.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunxi's expression changed dramatically.

The Celestial Master Army's sudden attack on Huai State had left Xiao Yunxi once in such a scene, she never expected it to happen again.

Not only Xiao Yunxi, but the three other consorts also panicked upon hearing this, showing signs of anxiety and fear.

They had heard of the events in Yu State.

Ning Wan suddenly dying of illness when Chen Mo attacked Yu State?

These were just stories to deceive the world, they couldn't fool them, it's nothing more than that sort of thing.

They did not wish to end up like Ning Wan.

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