"According to less-than-reliable intelligence, the Brocade Sect commander inside is Sui Yu, heir of the Sui Clan, one of Shang Kingdom's five great families."
"However, this man is a playboy. During his time following Shang Kingdom's Invincible Divine General, he achieved nothing in battle and was instead punished frequently."
"If not for his status, the Invincible Divine General would likely have executed him long ago."
The female guard's expression turned serious as she reported Sui Yu's circumstances to Princess Die Lian.
"Shang Kingdom's Invincible Divine General..."
At those words, a strange gleam flashed through Princess Die Lian's eyes.
"I have studied the Invincible Divine General's methods and military tactics for a full two years."
"The Brocade Sect commander within Heavenly Dragon Villa does indeed display traces of his methods, though they are far more immature."
Having said that, she murmured to herself again.
"To learn such a formation merely through frequent punishment... Shang Kingdom's Invincible Divine General, I truly wish to meet him."
There was yearning in Princess Die Lian's eyes, excitement, and a deep thread of wariness.
"Perhaps I will soon be able to cross blades with him on the battlefield."
From the situation before her, Princess Die Lian caught the scent of a conspiracy, making her all the more vigilant—and expectant.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man in golden armor appeared and reported, "Your Highness, the Yun Province War Office forces outside the city have fallen into internal strife. Should we send troops and wipe them all out in one sweep, to bolster Xia's prestige?"
Princess Die Lian froze for a moment, then sneered coldly.
"They want to lure us out of the city with internal strife and buy the Brocade Sect a chance at survival. It seems there are still some capable people mixed in among Shang Kingdom's Yun