The army marched to war.
Xiao Mo and Qin Jingsu led their troops toward Quezhou.
Quezhou had originally belonged to the Jin Kingdom, but the Qin Kingdom had conquered it and kept a large army stationed in its Ghost Gate City ever since, ready for the next invasion of Jin.
"Before we set out, did Father Emperor say anything to you, Brother-in-law?"
Riding beside Xiao Mo, Qin Jingsu asked with a smile.
Xiao Mo looked at the First Prince and hid nothing, answering honestly, "His Majesty told me to keep an eye on you, Elder Brother, so you wouldn't get carried away when facing Jin and do something irrational."
"Hahaha." Qin Jingsu laughed. "I do hate Jin, so Father Emperor's worries aren't unfounded. But rest assured, Brother-in-law. Even if it costs me my life, I'll personally send Jin to its grave!"
"..." Xiao Mo shook his head without answering that remark. He merely stressed, "I have the final say in military affairs. Don't disobey my orders and put me in a difficult position, Elder Brother."
Qin Jingsu nodded. "I know."
"Then I'm glad you understand." Looking into Qin Jingsu's eyes, Xiao Mo sighed and said in a low voice, "Elder Brother, Si Yao has already lost one brother. If anything happens to you too, what will she do? Please think it over carefully."
With that, Xiao Mo urged his horse forward at a brisk pace.
Behind him, Qin Jingsu lowered his head and gripped the reins tightly. He spoke slowly, almost to himself. "I know that too."
Twenty-five days later, Xiao Mo and Qin Jingsu reached Ghost Gate City.
After the entire army rested for a day, Xiao Mo and Qin Jingsu led their troops out to besiege the enemy cities.
Around that same month, Xiao Shi and Xiahou Nan