Chapter 1375 - 1051: They’re Coming for Them!

Accompanied by Mu Xian’s scream, Yu Wenye rode his horse like an arrow leaving the string, rushing down the hillside with lightning speed. Shen Tu Tai and the others hadn’t experienced the previous events from the last few days, and at this moment were still somewhat bewildered. However, upon hearing Mu Xian’s painful wails, they immediately understood.

Shen Tu Tai shouted, "Your Highness!"

Meanwhile, he suddenly squeezed the horse’s belly and rode up alongside.

Shantong’er and Nie Chong and the others dared not delay, all galloped madly to keep up with him. Shantong’er even turned his head back "thoughtfully" to shout at Mu Xian, who was so furious his eyes almost turned black, "Big brother Mu Xian, hurry up and follow!"

Hearing the clear voice of the child, Mu Xian could only swallow down his anger and grievances, gritted his teeth, and also rode up to follow.

The group of people galloped swiftly across the land.

About half an hour later, they once again approached that majestic Hulao Pass. But this time, the place where Yu Wenye stopped was farther than he had stopped to observe three days ago, almost a hundred meters from the city gate of Hulao Pass. They could even see the flags flapping on the city wall. Although they had just gone through a scare, it didn’t mean Mu Xian could calmly accept what was about to happen. He tightened the reins, his palms full of cold sweat, instinctively lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness, we’re too close!"

Upon hearing his words, Yu Wenye did not proceed further, standing at the forefront of the team.

The air, along with the murky waves of the Yellow River nearby, emitted a fishy smell combined heavily with the earthy scent. These two mixed flavors, along with the roaring waves like a raging tiger, gave one a sense of unease.

Something seems about to happen.

Watching Yu Wenye silently ahead, the calmness of his back only made Mu Xian’s heart beat more anxiously. He emphasized in his tone, "Your Highness, you are too close!"

Yu Wenye’s shoulder slightly moved, as if about to turn back to look at him, but at that moment, Nie Chong suddenly rode forward, taking a couple of steps.

Compared with the impulsive and restless Shantong’er and the nagging Mu Xian, Nie Chong should be the most obedient one beside Yu Wenye, rarely initiating speech or action. But at this time, he suddenly moved forward, evidently listening to something.

Yet, with the roaring wind and the Yellow River’s clamor, what could he possibly hear?

Everyone instinctively looked towards him.

After a brief silence, Nie Chong suddenly turned his head toward Yu Wenye and said, "Your Highness, they are coming out to capture you!"

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Yu Wenye showed no trace of panic, only a flicker of sharpness in his cold eyes.

He calmly said, "Really?"

Nie Chong whispered, "They seem to be guessing whether the visitor is indeed King Qin, but—"

While speaking, the incoming wind suddenly carried some commotion and vibration, making everyone instinctively raise their heads to look forward. Indeed, they saw the gate of Hulao Pass rapidly open, and a cavalry unit rushed out from inside.

Oh no!

Seeing this scene, Mu Xian’s heart sank.

Just after returning to camp that day, Yu Wenye talked to him about how to deal with Shan Shiyu’s cautious and steadfastness, because Hulao Pass is easy to defend and tough to attack. Coming from afar, they needed swift victory, forcing their opponent to abandon caution. Thrusting them out required one condition—luring them with profit.

That profit being the capture or killing of the esteemed Prince Qin of the Dasheng Dynasty!

Such a significant merit, achieved in one strike, could nearly solve the Dasheng Dynasty’s campaign against the Eastern Capital once and for all—since it was evident that the Dasheng Dynasty’s early deployment nearly hadn’t won any battles until Yu Wenye captured most of the Luoyang Eight Passes swiftly, dismantling Liang Shide’s defense around the Eastern Capital.

At this time, Yu Wenye not only had battle merits but had become a stabilizing presence for military morale.

Once he’s gone, the troops would lose morale and defeat without a fight.

Moreover, if Dasheng Dynasty loses Yu Wenye, their military aspect would nearly collapse in half, leaving no doubt, Yu Wenquan would surely not send troops from Tongguan again.

So, Yu Wenye deliberately left his name tag behind during the "chase" three days ago, to let the opposing party know that their enemy, the dignified commander Yu Wenye, escaped from their grasp while they hesitated.

These days, not only Yu Wenye, worrying about Princess Qin’s safety and having sleepless nights, Mu Xian nearly knows for sure that people inside Hulao Pass, especially Shan Shiyu and his generals, regret losing such a great opportunity terribly.

In this situation, the next opportunity presented before them, they definitely wouldn’t easily miss it!

And the current situation is indeed like this—the cavalry unit, emerging from the city, quickly spread their formation. Three days ago, their dozen or so people faced the opposing two to three hundred troops, already a massive disparity. Yet this time, the dark cavalry unit resembled a vast shadow clouded around them, with at least a thousand men!

Furthermore, the opponent showed no hesitation or caution, unlike the probing dispatch three days prior. Once they exited the city, they galloped at full speed like arrows headed straight for them!

They are targeting them!

Mu Xian’s eyes reddened at this moment, only regretting his naiveness—previously Yu Wenye promised him not to risk recklessly. He believed him. Even if using "King Qin" to bait the opponent, he never imagined Yu Wenye would personally take action!

Who would have thought Yu Wenye would face the battlefield himself!

Who would have imagined the dignified Prince Qin would speak casually, breach his word right in front of him, and now the army is here—they are once again trapped in danger!

Beans of sweat rolled down Mu Xian’s forehead, but there was no time to complain, not even to say anything to Yu Wenye, he just shouted to Shen Tu Tai and the others, "Quick, protect Prince Qin!"

Shen Tu Tai’s brow furrowed too.

Yet he didn’t act immediately, as Yu Wenye hadn’t spoken yet.

He spoke, looking at Nie Chong: "Who’s leading the troops?"

Nie Chong slightly squinted his eyes. This time, the wind carried chaotic voices and horse whinnies, mixed with the tumbling Yellow River beside, even speaking took sharp listening. But Nie Chong only listened briefly, immediately said: "Their defending general came out personally!"

"...!"

Yu Wenye’s eyes immediately brightened upon hearing this!