The deputy general of the Tiger Character Battalion's expression changed abruptly, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes. But he quickly regained his composure and said grimly, "Utter nonsense! The Grand General was so enraged by that villain Yuan Shang that fury attacked his heart, and he remains bedridden to this day!"
"You claim the Grand General's wife told you this supposed truth. Then where is she? Please bring her out to substantiate your claims!"
"If you cannot produce her, then you are lying!"
The South Gate commander hesitated slightly at those words. He had come prepared for battle, and to keep Madam Liu from putting herself in danger, he had asked her to wait for news in the gate tower.
Just as the South Gate commander was wavering over whether to send someone to fetch Madam Liu, the North Gate commander reminded him, "Stop wasting words on him. He's stalling until the Second Young Master returns! We must storm inside and rescue the Grand General as quickly as possible!"
Only then did the South Gate commander awaken as though from a dream. Realizing he had nearly been made a fool of, he ordered angrily, "Soldiers, heed my command! Follow me into the Grand General's Residence! Rescue the Grand General!"
"Kill anyone who stands in our way!"
With that, he led the charge himself!
The soldiers of the City Defense Army surged after him!
"Damn it!"
The deputy general of the Tiger Character Battalion knew this battle could no longer be avoided, but he also knew full well that he could not let these men enter the Grand General's Residence. He had to hold out until Yuan Xi returned!
Drawing his saber, he roared, "Stop these villains! Don't let them set a single foot inside the residence! Kill!"
"Kill!"
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