"What you are saying makes sense," Mu Yuanzhi nodded. "It is indeed strange that the imperial army is holding its ground. Given the Emperor's level of arrogance, he should feel like victory is already in his grasp by now, yet the imperial army is remarkably patient this time."
"Could it be that they also want to launch a rear-guard surprise attack like us? Surely it can't be because they are concerned that Xiao Yichen and Pei Shangling are in our hands?"
Gu Rongjin replied, "Both are possibilities, but this works to our advantage. The day promised by Prince Jia is drawing closer, and frequent reports of victory are coming from the front lines. It seems even Heaven is helping us this time."
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