Chapter 2401: God
Not only did the Northwest Army refuse to engage with the Second Prince’s envoys, but they also warned them not to take any further action.
This provoked strong reactions.
Old General Sun, enraged, ordered his troops to launch an offensive against the Northwest Army first.
It didn’t matter which city they targeted; it didn’t have to be in Jiangnan. Defeating the Northwest Army could still pave the way to capturing a city.
In the capital, the atmosphere of panic was growing more intense by the day.
When the Northwest Army and the Huaixi Army launched their full-scale assault, the chaos in the capital escalated further.
At this critical moment, Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan arrived outside the capital. Qiao Xuan used her superpower to assist in the siege. When wooden stakes struck the city gate, the ground inside the gate became tumultuous, shaking the soldiers stationed there. Vines suddenly emerged from nowhere, tossing the soldiers aside. These thick vines seemed to have a life of their own and were working to force open the gate…
The soldiers guarding the gate stared in shock, their fear palpable.
“Ah! A monster!”
“Help! The gods are ing!”
“Run! Save yourselves!”
The source of the panic was unclear, but it sparked a widespread frenzy. The leader, paralyzed with fear, was unable to even attempt to stop the chaos.
The captains and deputy captains exchanged terrified glances. They knew there was no point in waiting—if they got caught up in this, escape would be impossible. Their only option was to flee.
In no time, the guards at the city gate had all disappeared.
Later, the soldiers who had witnessed the strange occurrences at the gate recounted their experiences, insisting to each other that what they saw was real and not a fabrication. They were on the verge of cursing and swearing to emphasize their claims.
However, everyone who heard their stories, including their own families, dismissed them as nonsense. Most people laughed off the accounts.
Some tried to rationalize the soldiers’ panic, noting that while they couldn’t be blamed for the gate’s fall, the Fourth Prince could only fault himself for the situation. As front-line defenders, the soldiers needed an excuse for their hasty retreat, especially as the situation deteriorated.
Otherwise, it would seem as if they had failed in their duty.
Although the explanation was somewhat strange and difficult to prehend, it was the only plausible reason they could offer. It seemed even more implausible to fabricate another story.
Describing the event as magical seemed more plausible. It suggested that the Fourth Prince’s defeat was fated, aided by divine forces in the new dynasty.
This interpretation actually made sense to many who heard the soldiers’ “nonsense.” It seemed reasonable to them.
The fleeing city guards were left speechless and disheartened.
Initially, they had argued passionately, swearing that what they saw was real and that they would never forget it. They insisted it was the truth!
But those who heard their claims responded with nonchalant disbelief, saying things like, “Oh, oh, oh!” They did not genuinely believe the stories.
How could such a thing be possible? It defied mon sense.
Eventually, the soldiers guarding the city could offer no further explanation. They resigned themselves to their fate with a sense of resignation.
After that, the incident was never mentioned again, and gradually, it was forgotten by most.
Before taking action, Qiao Xuan carefully weighed the pros and cons and ultimately decided it was the best course of action. Her goal was to capture the city quickly and minimize casualties.
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