The Wang dynasty is one of the second largest and most powerful dynasties. The Wang dynasty always wanted to suppress the Jin dynasty since ancient times but has always failed.
The Emperor Jin was cruel, powerful, and cunning, but the Crown Prince Jin Yuchen was even more powerful, cruel, and cunning. He joined his father in battle and court matters at the age of 15.
With the addition of warriors like the Crown Prince Jin Yuchen, it became very difficult for the Wang dynasty to suppress the Jin dynasty. Instead, they lost many parts of their dynasty to the Jin dynasty.
When the Emperor of the Wang dynasty, Wang Li, heard that the Jin dynasty was suffering from the deadliest virus, they felt that this was their opportunity to win over the Jin dynasty.
He had been looking for this chance for many years.
As the Jin dynasty recently took over the Gu dynasty and it became the Gu province, they heard that the Gu province was suffering the most due to the war and the disease. So, they made a plan to attack from the Gu province.
Jin Yuchen and his men, along with Lou Yao and others, had already reached the border between the Gu province and the Wang dynasty. Lou Yao felt guilty for not finding Gu Hui and not completing his task. He was guilty, but Jin Yuchen simply told him to forget about it and focus on the war.
It was already getting dark, and Jin Yuchen was resting in his tent when Lou Yao came to report to him.
"Your Royal Highness," Lou Yao bowed his head to show respect. Jin Yuchen looked at him and asked, "What information did you gather?"
"Your Royal Highness, we received information from our agent that the Han dynasty and the Song dynasty are joining forces with the Wang dynasty. There are around 5,000 soldiers in total," Lou Yao said.
"So what?" Jin Yuchen asked indifferently, unaffected by the news.
Lou Yao bowed his head further and said, "Your Royal Highness, we have 1,000 soldiers."
Jin Yuchen nodded and said, "That number of soldiers is enough for us."
He continued with a very evil smile "Emperor Wang wants to take advantage of the fact that the Gu Province is highly affected by the virus and the recent war. Does he think this is his chance to defeat us? Let's see."
Lou Yao felt a chill seeing the evil smile on the Crown Prince's face. He couldn't even imagine what would happen to the Wang, Song, and Han dynasties. They had awakened a hungry, angry, and powerful lion.
Shaking his head, Lou Yao bowed and left.
After Lou Yao left, Jin Yuchen stood up and walked slowly to the table. He poured himself a glass of wine, walked to the window, and sipped the wine, enjoying the moment. He was thinking about Gu Hui. He didn't know why his mind was occupied with her and why he was desperate to find her.
To distract his attention from thinking about her, he finished the wine in one go and walked out of the tent to get some food. Not far away, Gu Hui was working in the kitchen. She was reluctant to come here after hearing that Jin Yuchen and his forces were here, but she had to come to take food so that she could distribute it to the Gu people.
When she arrived, many were homeless, suffering from disease and hunger. Seeing their hunger, she couldn't help but decide to come and take the food provided by the royal kitchen for free. She was carrying a basket of bread while others were carrying other food and walking when suddenly a familiar voice came from behind, causing all of them, including Gu Hui, to stop.
"Stop there," Jin Yuchen's voice echoed. Gu Hui recognized the voice of the devil, Jin Yuchen. Her legs grew weak, and she felt afraid of being discovered. She quickly hid her face with a veil and the basket.
Jin Yuchen slowly approached the group of ladies carrying a basket of foods. He felt that he saw someone familiar. At that moment, Zhong Shan Shan arrived and said, "All of you, what are you doing? Quickly kneel to the Crown Prince."
Hearing this, they all knelt down and pleaded for Jin Yuchen's forgiveness.
" We are very sorry your royal highness"
" We are guilty for not recognizing your royal highness".
Jin Yuchen shook his head and said, "It's okay, you may rise. Who are all of you? You don't look like you work here."
A lady in her 40s spoke up, "Your Royal Highness, we are the people of the Gu dynasty. We heard that the government was distributing food, so we came here to get food and help distribute it."
Jin Yuchen nodded and looked at the familiar figure still kneeling behind everyone. He had a strong feeling that he knew her.
"Raise your head," he pointed towards the familiar figure (Gu Hui). Zhong Shan Shan also looked at the person the Crown Prince had pointed at while everyone kept their heads bowed.
A minute passed, but the person didn't stand up. Seeing this, Zhong Shan Shan screamed, "Insolent! Are you disobeying the Crown Prince, or did you not hear what His Royal Highness said?"
Gu Hui trembled with fear. She didn't want to go back to that devil and be trapped in his cage again. She thought about how to escape when suddenly Lou Yao came running there.
"Your Royal Highness, the Wang troops have already started attacking. We must quickly prepare for war," Lou Yao said.
Jin Yuchen was first stunned, but then his anger rose. He screamed, "How foolish of them to think they can defeat me and the Jin dynasty They want put a trap on me ."
"Tell the troops to get ready for war. I will make Emperor Wang beg me," Jin Yuchen declared as he walked away, with Zhong Shan Shan and Lou Yao following him.