Upon hearing Gu Lingzhi’s reply, Zhang Jun laughed heartily and he knew instantly that the prince had caught on to him. It was important that the general eat with his troops before a war to motivate them. Although Pan Wen normally acted in a joking and half-hearted manner, he was reliable for official matters. Hence they were happy that their Crown Prince was there to have a meal with everyone.

Fifteen minutes later, Gu Lingzhi arrived at the canteen. Rong Yuan, now under the identity of Bian Cheng, also walked in with a black face. Regaining his composure, he asked, “Your Highness, what do we do now that the Alliance knows about our plan?”

“What else can we do but continue fighting?” Gu Lingzhi’s eyes swept past Rong Yuan. She was in slight disdain at Rong Yuan’s acting. Instead of sitting at her usual seat, Gu Lingzhi chose another seat and instructed men to serve her food to her.

This was the proper meal time and troops who were off duty streamed into the canteen to eat. At the sight of ‘Pan Wen’ seated in the canteen, they jumped in shock. When did the drunken fool eat meals at the canteen?

Very soon, they...