Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 160 2 Imperial Edict

Xuanyuan Feiyan rushed back to Kucha City with General Xianyu's dagger, with the yellow sand following behind him like a shadow, as if the earth was breathing the tense atmosphere of the battlefield.

The wind whistled past his ears and the sound of horse hooves shook the earth like thunder, but his inner anxiety was far greater than the bumpy road.

The imperial edict has been delivered to General Xianyu, but Xianyu refused to return for assistance, which put Xuanyuan Feiyan in a dilemma.

"The general has something he won't accept..." He repeated Xianyu's words in a low voice, his heart full of contradictions and doubts.

With the imperial edict in hand, he must obey the order of the King of the Western Regions and report the matter. However, General Xianyu's decision is not unreasonable. If he withdraws his troops rashly, he may indeed fall into an ambush by Daliang.

In the main hall of Kucha City, the King of the Western Regions sat on his throne, his face stern and his brows filled with gloom. His eyes, sharp as an eagle's, stared at the dagger presented by Xuanyuan Feiyan.

Xuanyuan Feiyan knelt in front of the hall, feeling uneasy. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if even breathing became heavy.

"General, are you unwilling to accept this?" the King of the Western Regions repeated coldly, a hint of anger in his voice. He slammed his dagger down on the table with a clanging sound. The entire hall fell silent, and everyone's eyes were fixed on his face.

Xuanyuan Feiyan lowered her head, not daring to look up.

He knew in his heart that the King of the Western Regions was already furious, and General Xianyu's decision made the situation even more complicated.

Gaochang City was in danger, but Xianyu refused to return to provide assistance, which was undoubtedly a sign of disobedience to the king's orders in the eyes of the King of the Western Regions.

"General, do you know that there are rumors behind Xianyu's refusal to return to help?" Lord Ji said softly, with a meaningful tone in his voice, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became more solemn.

Xuanyuan Feiyan's heart trembled, and she looked up at Master Ji, her eyes full of confusion: "Master Ji, what do you mean?"

Lord Ji stepped forward and spoke slowly, "General, I'm afraid you don't know yet. Rumors have been spreading throughout the city lately. General Xianyu has not returned since leading the elite troops of the Western Regions. Various rumors have spread, some even saying he intends to establish himself as king. His refusal to return with such a large army suggests he has ulterior motives."

"What?" Xuanyuan Feiyan's heart suddenly shook and her face turned pale in an instant.

Proclaiming himself king? How could that be possible? General Xianyu was so loyal, how could he harbor such rebellious thoughts?

However, Lord Ji's words made him feel uneasy. He knew that once the rumor spread in the city, it would be as difficult to extinguish as wildfire.

"Master Ji, where does this rumor... come from?" Xuanyuan Feiyan tried to remain calm, but her voice still revealed an unconcealable shock.

Lord Ji smiled slightly, his expression a bit mysterious. "General, these rumors are spreading everywhere. It's still unclear who is behind them, but you should be aware that the current situation is unpredictable."

The King of the Western Regions said, "Xuanyuan Feiyan!"

Xuanyuan Feiyan immediately knelt down and said, "Your humble servant is here!"

The Western Regions King Ninja was furious: "Did Xianyu Linyuan really say 'A general in a foreign land is not subject to the orders of his sovereign?'"

Xuanyuan Feiyan hurriedly defended herself, "Your Majesty! The Huben Army is now facing off against the Daliang army. We really can't leave! General Xianyu said that if we withdraw rashly..."

The King of the Western Regions slammed General Xianyu's dagger to the ground. "General Xianyu! General Xianyu! Do you all only listen to General Xianyu? Is this Western Region my Western Region, or is it Xianyu Linyuan's Western Region?!"

Xuanyuan Feiyan kowtowed quickly: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down!"

When everyone saw the King of the Western Regions lose his temper, they all panicked.

The ministers knelt down immediately and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down!"

The King of the Western Regions said, "Come here! Write a second imperial edict for me!"

Xuanyuan Feiyan was in a state of confusion. The second imperial edict from the King of the Western Regions was even more severe. If General Xianyu did not return, he would probably face a catastrophe.

Rumors in the city exacerbated this sense of crisis, making the situation even worse.

Xuanyuan Feiyan received the imperial edict and did not dare to delay. He quickly rushed to the battlefield again with the order.

When passing Gaochang, he could clearly see the fighting outside the city. The armies of Northern Qiang and the Western Regions were still fighting fiercely under the city. The flashes of swords and shadows of sabers were intertwined on the dusty battlefield, and the screams of soldiers could be heard from time to time.

Dark clouds hung low in the sky and the air was filled with the smell of blood, as if the entire world was shrouded in the shadow of war.

"Xuanyuan Feiyan is back again..." Under the city of Gaochang, Tuoba Daiyong of Northern Qiang saw Xuanyuan Feiyan from afar but did not stop her.

He turned back to the Northern Qiang camp and told the two princesses of the Northern Qiang the whole news.

After entering the tent, Tuoba Daiyong walked up to Yelu Qingmin and said respectfully, "Princess, Xuanyuan Feiyan just passed through Gaochang with the imperial edict and seemed to be in a hurry to return."

Yelu Qingmin smiled calmly, a look of understanding in her eyes. "Third sister, your method really worked. General Xuanyuan brought the imperial edict. It seems that the King of the Western Regions has great doubts about General Xianyu."

Yelu Mengmeng stood by the window and said calmly, "Sister, ancient books once said that war is the art of deception. We don't need to participate in the battle ourselves. We only need to disrupt the enemy's internal affairs and then we can reap the benefits."

The eldest princess listened to Yelu Mengmeng's words, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, but she still had a look of doubt: "A plan in an ancient book? Third sister, could it be that you came up with all this by yourself?"

Yelu Mengmeng smiled slightly and didn't answer directly. Instead, she turned and looked into the distance, her expression carrying a hint of deep meaning. She knew in her heart that all these strategies were not entirely her credit.

In fact, many details came from suggestions in Jiang Chen's letters. The correspondence between her and Jiang Chen made her admire the King of Yan of Daliang more and more.

A trace of admiration and gratitude flashed in Yelu Mengmeng's eyes.

Jiang Chen's strategy was far beyond her imagination. He not only helped her design this series of strategies, but also helped her gain a firm foothold in the court of Beiqiang.

She secretly thought that if it weren't for Jiang Chen's help, perhaps the Northern Qiang would not have been able to occupy Gaochang's advantageous position so firmly.

Xuanyuan Feiyan finally arrived at the Huben Army's central camp. A gloomy atmosphere enveloped everyone inside. The soldiers stood stiffly, like statues, their eyes grim and weary. General Xianyu stood in the central tent, a solemn expression on his face.

Xuanyuan Feiyan quickly walked up to Xianyu and presented him with the second imperial edict from the King of the Western Regions. Her lips trembled as she spoke, "General Xianyu... this... this is the King's second imperial edict... ordering you to return to Kucha City immediately..."

General Xianyu took the imperial edict, opened it, and his face turned ashen in an instant.