Seeing Xu Huaian take out the bright yellow imperial edict, Gu Junheng was not moved at all.

He just stared at Xu Huaian, as if he could see the ugliness inside through his shiny appearance.

"Xu Huaian, are you really not afraid that I will kill you here?"

To be honest, Gu Junheng had this thought in his mind countless times. If he hadn't cared about the people in the Western Territory, he would have killed Xu Huaian, the scourge, at all costs.

If it weren't for this person, the current situation would not have happened.

All the suffering started because of this man.

"Of course I'm not afraid. Now that I'm here, I have enough leverage to make you obey me, and I won't have to worry about my own safety."

Xu Huaian looked at Gu Junheng with a smug look on his face.

He had already told Lin Jinglan that Gu Junheng would not be his opponent, and he would completely defeat Gu Junheng, so that although Gu Junheng was alive, he would never be able to stand up again.

There will be no possibility of fighting with me again, and there will be no chance of coveting Lin Jinglan again.

"Since you are going to announce the decree, then what are you still standing there for?"

Gu Junheng walked directly to the top of the central military training ground, found the chair where he usually sat, sat down calmly, and spoke to Xu Huaian.

She was clearly sitting on a chair and looking at Xu Huaian who was standing.

But when his eyes were slightly raised and he glanced casually, it was as if Gu Junheng was looking down at Xu Huaian.

That expression seemed to be saying that Xu Huaian, a mere man, dared to be so presumptuous in front of him.

The royal family and imperial bloodline were fully displayed at this moment.

Even though Xu Huaian seemed to have the upper hand, he still felt inferior in front of Gu Junheng.

"Even though His Royal Highness is of noble status, he should kneel down and accept the order."

Xu Huaian looked at Gu Junheng like this and suddenly felt uncomfortable. At this time, why was Gu Junheng still so proud?

He should kneel in front of him like a dog, begging him to show mercy and let him go.

"You've already said that I'm the crown prince, I'm a descendant of the royal family, my status is so noble, why should I kneel? Just announce the decree, I'm listening."

Gu Junheng raised his eyebrows, glanced at Xu Huaian, and said in a cold tone.

All the soldiers in the North were looking at them.

The look he gave Gu Junheng was one of respect and admiration, while the look he gave Xu Huaian was one of disgust and hatred.

"Okay, sit down and I'll announce it."

Xu Huaian was angry, but he forced himself to hold it back. He was really curious about how long Gu Junheng's pride could last.

"It's up to heaven, the emperor decreed"

Opening the bright yellow scroll, Xu Huaian slowly read it out. The first part explained Gu Junheng's identity and the decree to confer the title of Crown Prince of Great Chu on Gu Junheng.

"Order Crown Prince Gu Junheng to be sent to Qin as a hostage to maintain peace between the two countries. I decree this!"

When all the soldiers heard the last sentence, there was hatred on their faces, and they wished they could cut Xu Huaian in front of them into pieces.

But at this time they had no way out, because innocent people in several cities in the Western Territory were in the control of others and might very likely lose their lives.

They can ignore their own lives, but they cannot ignore the lives of the people.

That is the foundation of the country and the most important thing for Da Chu.

"Well, put down the imperial edict."

Gu Junheng supported his chin with his backhand, raised his eyebrows at Xu Huaian, and said something casually.

He didn't even want to say a word about accepting the order. It turns out that Gu Junheng's arrogance is still as annoying as before.

Xu Huaian's anger and disgust had reached its peak. He thought to himself that after Gu Junheng arrived in Qin, he would definitely have a good talk with Princess Chaoyang. This person was too stubborn and needed to be polished.

Xu Huaian did as Gu Junheng said and placed the imperial edict on a small table in front of his chair.

"And His Majesty has ordered that from now on, the 200,000 troops in the northern border will be under my command. Your Highness, did you hear that clearly?"

Although these soldiers are loyal to Gu Junheng, as long as he is in power, these soldiers will not be able to cause much trouble.

"You want the military token?"

Gu Junheng said something that understood, then took out something like a token from his arms and threw it directly at Xu Huaian.

The direction was a little off. If Xu Huaian received it, he would definitely have to move his body, and if that happened, he would be at a disadvantage in momentum.

In fact, he was already at a disadvantage at this time and was severely suppressed by Gu Junheng's momentum.

So Xu Huaian could only watch the military token that controlled the 200,000-strong army in the northern border fall to the ground.

Exhaling deeply, Xu Huaian tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart.

"Your Highness, you should pack up and prepare to go to Qin. The Qin envoys are on their way and should arrive soon. They will come to take you to Qin. Then Qin will cease fire and evacuate Great Chu. Yan and Northern Qiang will also follow suit. Your Highness, you have really sacrificed a lot for Great Chu."

Unable to bear seeing Gu Junheng being so proud, Xu Huaian signaled his subordinates to pick up the military token and continued to speak to Gu Junheng.

"It seems you have already made some arrangements and are waiting for me."

Gu Junheng still didn't stand up, as if he didn't care about the impending danger at all.

However, the people around Gu Junheng were all looking at Xu Huaian with anger on their faces.

They all knew very well that Gu Junheng had no choice but to go to Qin as a hostage.

Such a proud man, yet he ended up in the mud and imprisoned. This should not be the fate of Gu Junheng.

"Everything is for Da Chu and for the people of Da Chu."

Xu Huaian smiled slightly, not caring about other people's opinions at all.

He knew very well that Gu Junheng had no choice.

After Gu Junheng went to Qin, he no longer posed a threat. If there was a chance, he would go to Qin to see Gu Junheng's miserable end.

But at that time, he would not go alone. He would take Lin Jinglan and Gu Junheng's child with him. No, that child would be his by then.

Their whole family will go to visit Jun Heng.

And he also found a way to make Lin Jinglan stay by his side forever and keep liking him.

Even though he didn't see Lin Jinglan at this moment, he was not in a hurry. After all, Lin Jinglan would always show up in the end, right?

At this time, the envoys from Qin finally arrived. Leading them was a woman in her 60s who led a large group of people and walked into the Chu military camp openly.

This was agreed to by Xu Huaian and Gu Junheng nodded.

Otherwise these people wouldn't be able to get in at all.

"Prince Junheng, we have been ordered to welcome you to our Qin State as a hostage. Prince Junheng, rest assured, we will protect your safety along the way."

After the woman saluted Gu Junheng, she spoke in a respectful tone.

When the soldiers in the Chu army heard these words, many of them couldn't help but clench their swords tightly, as if they were about to fight to the death.

"Okay, I haven't been to Qin yet, so I'll have a look."

Gu Junheng waved his hand, signaling the army not to be impulsive, and said something with a smile.

The woman waved her hand, and someone came up behind her with a tray with a glass of wine on it.

"Prince Jun Heng, for a safe journey, please drink this cup to the full!" (End of this chapter)

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