The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1040

Chapter 1040: 501 Pampering Jiaojiao! (Second Release)

Many people’s destinies had changed, such as the common people in the city, but there were also those whose destinies did not change, like Rong Fu, who still left his life here.

If there was anything different from the dreamscape, it was probably that this time, he actually died a violent death.

With Rong Fu’s head fallen, the morale of Zhan Country’s large army plummeted, their originally accurate grips on their weapons faltered!

The soldiers of Zhan Country, who thought victory was within their grasp, watched helplessly as Gu Family’s iron cavalry charged at them like a torrential flood. They were too fast, their momentum too fierce, leaving the soldiers of Zhan Country dumbfounded!

Gu Family’s iron cavalry effortlessly scattered Zhan Country’s large army’s formation, but they did not linger outside the city walls, instead following Gu Changqing into the city gate!

Just as the Zhan Country’s large army outside the city breathed a sigh of relief, Gu Family’s infantry arrived. Sword in one hand and shield in the other, they charged towards Zhan Country’s soldiers with an overwhelming presence!

This was a crushing victory without any suspense!

Gu Chengfeng, who had been fighting Zhan Country’s soldiers all night, had become numb from killing. He had almost forgotten who he was, and where he was, only remembering that as long as he still breathed, he had to keep fighting on and on...

"Watch out, Lord Gu!"

Deputy Commander Li, dozens of steps away, had just raised his hand to block an attack from a Zhan Country soldier when he saw Gu Chengfeng getting attacked from three sides. One of the soldiers’ long swords struck his back where the armor had already been shattered, and this sword completely tore through the armor.

His body covered in wounds, he was now exposed under the enemy’s sword.

Gu Chengfeng had no strength left.

He couldn’t even muster his last breath.

He was truly going to die.

I’m sorry.

Big brother, grandfather.

I can no longer hold on...

His entire body fell face down to the ground.

Zhan Country’s soldier’s sword also ruthlessly thrust towards his back!

However, before their swords could harm Gu Chengfeng, they were blocked by a shining longsword, its sweep producing a rainbow-like sword energy that instantly ended the lives of three Zhan Country soldiers!

Gu Chengfeng did not crash hard to the ground; he was caught by a strong arm.

Gu Changqing, kneeling on one knee before him, supported his blood-soaked brother.

Gu Chengfeng looked at him with a blurry vision, his sight darkened, and he passed out...

Gu Family’s iron cavalry quickly took control of the situation at the city gate. The Left Commandant led five thousand iron cavalry to pursue and engage the looting soldiers of Zhan Country, while Gu Changqing handed his brother to a deputy commander and led two thousand infantry to storm the City Tower.

To deal with the already terrified soldiers of Zhan Country on the City Tower did not require so many men, but the battle had to be quick and decisive.

When the last enemy soldier was dealt with, the rising sun broke through the snow, bringing a dazzling morning light that enveloped this blood-stained tower.

The cold wind howled past, cutting every person’s face like blades.

The defending soldiers, having fought an entire night, gripped their weapons so tightly that their fingers had become too stiff to unclench.

Gu Jiao, holding the Red-Tasseled Spear, stood on the rooftop bathed in the morning light, with the flag of Zhan Country fluttering behind her.

She slowly raised her stiff and sore hand, removing her helmet soaked with sweat and blood.

The battle had ceased, leaving nothing but ruins and devastation all around.

Gu Jiao, holding the Red-Tasseled Spear and cradling her helmet, stared unblinkingly at the city that had endured the ravages of war.

The morning light fell upon her blood-stained cheeks, casting a golden glow.

The injured defenders were either supported by Gu Family’s soldiers or carried away on their backs, leaving behind the battlefield they had defended with their lives to the very end.

Tang Yueshan lay on a stretcher, carried away by two of Gu Family’s soldiers.

He was either unconscious or had fallen asleep from exhaustion.

The entire battlefield was silent.

Gu Changqing arrived beneath the City Tower, looking steadily up at her: "Can you come down?"

"I can’t," said Gu Jiao.

Gu Changqing leaped onto the rooftop of the City Tower, and with effort, carried the weak and stiff-bodied Gu Jiao down.

It took him considerable effort to pry her fingers from the Red-Tasseled Spear one by one.

She sat absently on a partially destroyed assault vehicle while Gu Changqing knelt before her, taking out a cloth to carefully wipe her face.

All the iciness and ferocity had left him, leaving only tender eyes and a gentle expression.

The surrounding Gu Family’s soldiers nearly dropped their jaws in shock at the sight.

Was this really the cold and detached Underworld Lord, showing affection to a mere foot soldier?

The usually unapproachable Underworld Lord looked tenderly at the mightiest little foot soldier in the world and softly said, "It’s over, we’ve won."

"Mhm," Gu Jiao remained dazed.

Gu Changqing gently wiped the blood from her cheeks and hands, his heart wrenching with each stroke, not relaxing until he realized it was someone else’s blood and let out a long sigh of relief.

His sister had defended the city well, and she had also kept herself safe.