88 Sudden Outbreak of War
ays, it won’t stop them for long and might also drag General Yuan’s forces into danger.""Alright then, send a message immediately asking General Yuan to leave the battlefield and return to Jiangxia. Y...88. Sudden Outbreak of War
"Young Master Han... have you finished catching up with old times If you don’t act now, it’ll be too late when the people from Duke Ding’s mansion arrive."
Han Mingyue gave a light snort and casually pulled out the dagger from her shoulder, tossing it to one side. The wound on her shoulder made her frown involuntarily as she looked at Han Mingyi coolly, "Mingyi, step aside, don’t make me use force."
Han Mingyi gritted his teeth and struggled to stand in front of Ye Li, "If you want to harm her, you’ll have to go through me first." Without a word, Han Mingyue reached out and grabbed at Han Mingyi’s shoulder. Although he had been hit with one palm earlier, the injuries were not light despite Han Mingyue pulling back his inner energy in time. His left arm was now completely useless, let alone that he wasn’t Han Mingyue’s match to begin with. Ye Li, standing behind him, pulled Han Mingyi aside and pushed him out of the way as she took up the challenge herself.
Ye Li might not have enough inner energy for long-distance combat but was highly skilled in close combat; each move she made was without any fancy footwork. The silver dagger flashed in her hands, leaving bloody marks every time it moved. Such a step-by-step approach forced Han Mingyue to frown and retreat several feet with a few palm strikes, "Not seeing you for nearly a year, I didn’t expect Sister-in-law’s skills have improved so much."
Ye Li frowned slightly, "I don’t dare take the title of sister-in-law. Young Master Han, we did business with Tianyi Pavilion based on clear terms and conditions. Now that you’ve turned around to sell me out, is this how you do your business Hasn’t Tianyi Pavilion been making a fortune by cheating customers"
Han Mingyue’s expression was as sincere and helpless as always, "The Duchess has always been humorous. In this world… there are many things that make people feel helpless; even if they don’t want to do them, they have no choice but to do so. Isn’t that right"
Ye Li raised her eyebrows with a smile and said, “If Mo Xiuyao were here now, would you be planning to repeat the misunderstanding” Han Mingyue smiled without speaking while the sick scholar sneered coldly, "If Mo Xiuyao were here, he’d happily join you in dying!"
Ye Li looked back at the sick scholar who was itching for action and said with a smile that didn’t seem to be a smile, “Third Pavilion Master, I advise you not to act rashly. Should anything happen, how can I explain it to Pavilion Master Ling” The sick scholar sneered coldly in anger as he stepped forward wanting to say something when two arrows flew past him from left and right, landing less than a foot away on the ground beside him.
The sick scholar’s face turned pale at seeing Ye Li’s smile, "I’ve always told Third Pavilion Master I don’t like taking risks."
Han Mingyue looked at the sick scholar’s ugly expression and chuckled softly, “Sister-in-law, you don’t have to scare us. The Shadow Guards were already led away earlier; now that you’re rushing here, there are only two or three people with you.” Ye Li smiled, "Even so, we still have three people. And as for Young Master Mingyue"
Han Mingyi sat on the ground and said in a loud voice, “Not three but four.” Clearly he had taken his stance against his brother.
Han Mingyue ignored his brother, staring at Ye Li with a smile. "Last time in Jing City you made me look at you differently, this time it’s even more surprising. The honorable Duchess of Duke Ding disguising herself as a man and coming here alone to Southern Yan I assume yesterday’s commotion in the palace was also your work"
Ye Li said coolly, "If Young Master Mingyue could set up such an ambush today, you must have arrived at Nanzhao quite some time ago. Why ask if you already know" Han Mingyue raised his eyebrows and said, “It was just a coincidence. If I had known the Duchess would be here, I’d definitely prepare thoroughly and wouldn’t resort to such risky tactics.”
Ye Li arched her eyebrows with a smile and said, "So, does Young Master Mingyue think you can kill me today"
Han Mingyue shook his head with a loud laugh. “Your Highness misunderstands; having the Duchess of Duke Ding in my hands means many things can be done. If I killed her now, wouldn’t that be too much of an anti-climax”
"Han Mingyue!" The sick scholar called out angrily. He had cooperated with Han Mingyue's plan to kill Mo Xiuyao’s wife; what was Han Mingyue trying to do now
His cold eyes stared at the handsome man in front of him, daring him to use and then betray him. The sick scholar would show him why no one dared to provoke him in the underworld.
Han Mingyue looked at the sick scholar with a smile and said, "Third Pavilion Master, I can’t kill the Duchess of Duke Ding yet. Although you are from Xi Ling, you must have heard about the dramatic changes in Jing City over the past half year. If we were to kill the Duchess now, neither you nor me would escape the pursuit of Duke Ding’s mansion."
The sick scholar sneered coldly and said, "You’re afraid I’m not."
Who was better at killing than Yanwang Pavilion
Han Mingyue lowered his head with a bitter smile and said helplessly, “I really am a little scared. Third Pavilion Master, today I take the Duchess of Duke Ding away; in future if you need any help from me, Han Mingyue will unhesitatingly agree to assist. Moreover… it’s Mo Xiuyao who is your enemy, not his wife. Even if you killed her, at most it would make Mo Xiuyao lose face and have nothing to do with you.”
Ye Li glared coldly at Han Mingyue in front of her, saying with a smile, “Young Master Mingyue, when discussing ownership of others, are you sure that you yourself truly own it Third Pavilion Master, it’s best not to deal with businessmen. Look at me now; not only have I lost money but also been sold out."
Han Mingyue smiled and said, "Sorry Your Highness, the one who received your payment was Han Mingyi. He hasn’t paid back Tianyi Pavilion a single coin so this time it’s just him making use of Tianyi Pavilion’s power for personal business. As for whether I own rights…" Han Mingyue raised his hand and made a sharp sound breaking through the air, causing a flame to burst in broad daylight halfway up.
Ye Li could clearly hear troops coming from all directions with her sharp ears, "Do you still have anything else to say, Your Highness"
Ye Li smiled slightly and made two hand signals into the air, “Looks like I’ll be taken as a prisoner now”
"Your Highness is very clever," Han Mingyue looked at Ye Li’s somewhat strange hand signals. Although he didn’t understand what they meant, he could clearly tell that the two pairs of eyes staring menacingly at him had disappeared; it seemed to be an order for retreat, "Every time we meet, Your Highness’s bravery and courage always surprise me."
Ye Li smiled and said, “Actually you should be surprised by my good luck.”
Han Mingyue’s handsome eyes sank as he stared at her cautiously. Tianyi Pavilion people gradually surrounded them from all sides; Han Mingyue looked at Ye Li for a long time before slowly relaxing.
With so many people surrounding them, even if Ye Li had wings she wouldn’t be able to fly out of here. Moreover, with his eyesight and the sick scholar’s intelligence, there was no way Han Mingyue didn’t know about Ye Li’s agility and inner power not being particularly good.
Ye Li looked around calmly without showing any panic in her expression, “Sister-in-law, I’m friends with Xiuyao; you don’t want me to be impolite, right Are you going to leave on your own or…”
Han Mingyue smiled gently as he said.
Ye Li’s delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly and she shook her head, “Actually, you can completely forget that I’m friends with Mo Xiuyao. The more you mention it the more I hate you.”
Han Mingyue smiled and said, “Even if you hate me, I can’t change the fact that we were once friends and brothers.”
"You did say it was in the past," Ye Li couldn’t help but roll her eyes at him. Was Han Mingyue crazy While reminiscing about their past friendship, he was actively destroying whatever remnants of camaraderie remained between them. He always mentioned his relationship with Mo Xiuyao on his lips,
but in action, he never showed any restraint. Alright… the last time he did show some restraint, but didn’t Mo Xiuyao also show restraint "Young Master Han, are you trying to cause trouble for me again this time around"
Han Mingyue’s expression changed slightly, “He told you”
"Did I need to tell you I was there at the time. Anyway… after everything that happened, Mo Xiuyao did promise me something. Do you want to know what it is"
Han Mingyue’s handsome expression stiffened slightly as he smiled faintly, “I’m all ears.”
"I don’t really like repaying grievances with virtue, I guess Mo Xiuyao doesn’t either. So the last time was a one-off."
Han Mingyue forced a smile, "It seems that Xiuyao indeed thinks highly of his sister-in-law; therefore… as long as we have your sister-in-law in our hands, I believe he will show some mercy."
Ye Li smiled, “I hope so. Since Young Master Han has already shown his hand, why not see what cards I have” Confusion flashed across Han Mingyue’s face, "What do you mean" Ye Li raised an elegant eyebrow and blew a sharp whistle with her mouth. In the distance, outside Tian Yi Pavilion, a black-colored flower burst into the sky.
Then further away, another black flame rose to the heavens. Soon after, thundering hoofbeats came closer. Han Mingyue turned his head and said in amazement, "The Black Cloud Cavalry… why are they here in Southern Border"
Hearing “Black Cloud Cavalry,” not only did Han Mingyue look shocked but even the sick scholar and the rest of Tian Yi Pavilion’s people showed signs of shock on their faces. It was well known that the Black Cloud Cavalry were the most elite soldiers under King Dingwang, the Duan family. The Mo Army was invincible in battles, while the Black Cloud Cavalry comprised its vanguard, breaking through enemy formations with ease and inflicting heavy casualties. If they really got surrounded by such a powerful force, it wouldn’t matter if Tian Yi Pavilion hastily assembled their subordinates from Southern Border; even combining the strength of both Tian Yi Pavilion and Yan Wang Pavilion would be no match for them. Leaf Li was also surprised; she had only summoned her Dark Warriors in Southern Border, and there were certainly no Black Cloud Cavalry among them.
Actually, she didn’t know that the Black Cloud Cavalry even existed in Southern Border to begin with. Han Mingyue gritted his teeth and lunged at Ye Li. If they got surrounded by the Black Cloud Cavalry, they wouldn’t be able to break out; their only hope was to first capture her before escaping. However, could Ye Li really be captured so easily Once both of them started fighting, a tear appeared in Han Mingyue’s shirt but he managed to evade just in time. If it were an ordinary martial arts match, Ye Li would eventually lose due to exhaustion; however, if they fought to the death, her battlefield-trained combat awareness and carefully honed techniques would be more effective.
Moreover, she had no intention of fighting him to a finish, regardless of how many moves they exchanged. The black-clad rider on horseback who rushed over was now in front of them, engaging Tian Yi Pavilion’s people.
Tian Yi Pavilion was an intelligence organization, not a killer group or courier company; their subordinates might know martial arts but were unlikely to be exceptional masters. They certainly had skilled fighters among them, but they were definitely in the minority compared to these Black Cloud Cavalry who had fought and died on battlefields with fierce intent.
They would lose氣勢上先輸一截。更何況黑雲騎一向訓練有素，人還在馬上就已經各自鎖定了目標默契十足地收割著敵人的生命。
兩名黑雲騎兵從馬上飛身而下，左右夾擊韓明月而來，葉璃見狀手中的匕首劃出一道淩厲的光華隔開韓明月的招式，快速向後退去。韓明月再想上前卻已經被兩名黑雲騎兵纏住完全脫不開身。
旁邊的病書生也未能倖免，黑雲騎兵顯然認出了他的身份，根本不給他靠近的機會，長鞭長槍齊齊招呼過去。暗二和暗三落到葉璃身邊，葉璃有些好奇地問道：
"Why are the Black Cloud Cavalry here"
暗二沉聲道：“王妃出事了，原本的暗衛被清塵公子調走了，這支黑雲騎兵本來在永州附近訓練，特地來接應王妃和清塵公子離開。”
"What happened" Ye Li was alarmed to hear that the Black Cloud Cavalry had traveled hundreds of miles from Yongzhou to come and pick her up. "Mo Jingli!" Dark Two nodded, “Three days ago, Lingshou’s army suddenly attacked Yongzhou, while Simo Pass also came under attack by Nanzhao forces. The Black Cloud Cavalry knew that the Wangfei was in Southern Border, so they連夜趕路前來接應王妃和清塵公子離開。”
Ye Li’s expression darkened. "This is nonsense! Since the Nan Zhao army attacked Suixue Pass, why didn’t the Black Cloud Cavalry help General Murong defend the border"
An’er Two smiled bitterly and said, "The southern training of the Black Cloud Cavalry was secretly carried out. We did not inform His Majesty beforehand. If the Black Cloud Cavalry appeared at Suixue Pass, it is likely that His Majesty’s orders to punish the Ding Kingdom Prince would arrive immediately." In fact, Emperor Huai’an didn’t want the Black Cloud Cavalry or Mo Family Army to undergo any training at all. He wished he could confine them somewhere and let them waste away until they were crippled.
"Understood. We will finish this as quickly as possible!" Clear eyes swept over Han Mingyue who was still fighting, and a hint of cold light flashed across Ye Li’s eyes. Since An’er Four had not sent any news, it meant that Han Mingyue did not go back to the future; she had come directly from Xi Ling to Nanzhao. Back in the capital city, Han Mingyue was determined to reconcile with Mo Xiu Yao, and Ye Li believed that his intentions were genuine at that time. But now, upon just arriving in Nan Zhao, he did not hesitate to kidnap her to threaten Mo Xiu Yao… What exactly was he trying to accomplish by coming here
A well-trained army was completely different from a group of rogue江湖草莽。 Therefore, the Black Cloud Cavalry swept across the entire battlefield within just half an hour. The Sick Scholar ran away in disarray, and a member of the Black Cloud Cavalry swiftly drew his bow and arrow, aiming at him and releasing it—
A long sword shot toward the back of the Sick Scholar with lightning speed. Suddenly, a shadow flickered forward to slash the feathered arrow with its sword. The swords clanged against each other, sending sparks flying. A tall man in deep blue clothing stood holding his sword and laughed loudly, "The Black Cloud Cavalry’s archers are indeed unmatched." Behind him, the Sick Scholar collapsed on the ground, his face as white as paper, and called out weakly, “Big brother…”
The members of the Black Cloud Cavalry aimed their bows at the man in blue.
Ye Li raised her hand and said, "Stop. Let Lord Ling leave."
The man in blue was none other than the閻王閣閣主淩鐵寒。 After appraising Ye Li with a lifted brow, Ling Tihan clasped his hands together and said, “Princess of Ding Kingdom, my third brother offended you without understanding. Please forgive him.” Ye Li nodded and smiled faintly, "My older brother is an old friend of Lord Ling. You needn’t be so formal. It’s just that your third lord’s temperament…" Ling Tihan sighed as he turned to look at the Sick Scholar lying on the ground, “My third brother has had a hard fate and a peculiar personality. I will keep him in check from now on. Here is the閻王令， should you have any matters in the future, just present this token to find me at the閻王閣. As long as you hold this token, my third brother will definitely not act against you again." Ye Li raised her hand and caught the black iron token Ling Tihan threw over, carefully putting it away. "Thank you, Lord." Ling Tihan bent down to pick up the Sick Scholar and said, “Since that is so, I take my leave.”
"You need not see us off."
After watching Ling Tihan depart far into the distance, she turned back to find Han Mingyue had already been reduced to his last reserves of strength under the attack of several members of the Black Cloud Cavalry. The Black Cloud Cavalry did not have any thoughts about using their numerical advantage over a weaker opponent in an unscrupulous way; as long as they could defeat the enemy, even if there were one hundred attacking just one person, they would feel no guilt whatsoever. They were soldiers, not martial heroes of the江湖。
"Jun… Jun Wei." Han Mingyi, who had been silently watching them all along, struggled to walk up to Ye Li despite his grievous injuries.
Seeing that Han Mingyue was now covered in wounds and hearing his older brother reprimand him again, Han Mingyi finally exploded with rage. "You shut up! Do you want to drag Tian Yi Pavilion’s subordinates to die alongside you Look at all the people around here because of you—Tian Yi Pavilion’s base is in Great Chu, as is the Han Family. Your brain must be damaged for you to provoke Mo Xiu Yao Is that woman more important than your parents and ancestors Fine, if you want to die, I don’t want to live either; let me die with you!" Han Mingyue was stunned by his younger brother’s sudden outburst. A member of the Black Cloud Cavalry took advantage of this moment to kick him in the knee joint, causing three blades to be immediately placed at his neck. Han Mingyue lowered his head and looked at the cold blade edge on his neck before raising his head to look helplessly at Ye Li with a smile and said, "It looks like I lost again this time too. You can kill or punish me as you please. Also… Jun Wei’s mind must be broken; don’t make it seem like we’re committing suicide together."
Han Mingyi recalled the words he had shouted in a rage and the indifferent gaze of the idle members of the Black Cloud Cavalry, his handsome face turned dark red.
This was all the face he could save for this lifetime.
Seeing Han Mingyi’s gloomy expression, Ye Li glanced at him and said, "Brother Han, you can take Lord Mingyue with you."
Han Mingyi was overjoyed and looked gratefully at Ye Li. Even Han Mingyue himself was surprised. Ye Li gave Han Mingyue a half-smile and said, "But there are conditions." To her surprise, Ye Li was so accommodating; Han Mingyi no longer cared about the conditions. He wasn’t like Han Mingyue who loved money; being able to save his older brother’s life was already an immense miracle for him. Ye Li retrieved a small porcelain bottle from her bosom and handed it to Han Mingyi. "Drink this." Han Mingyi raised his brows slightly, without hesitation he took the bottle and downed its contents in one go. Before Han Mingyue could stop him, all he saw was Han Mingyi’s expression of disgust as he said, “It tastes terrible.” Ye Li smiled and said, "This is a poison personally concocted by Mr Shen Yang, the world-renowned doctor. The ingredients are secret. As for its effects… if you don’t take the antidote once every month, your meridians will rupture and your body will paralyze and die. Because of how terrible it tastes, it’s very difficult to accidentally ingest it, hence its practicality is weak. However... isn’t there always someone who willingly consumes poison"
Han Mingyi smiled brightly and said, "I know Jun Wei won’t take my life."
Ye Li raised her eyebrows and said, "Watch your older brother closely. I will send people to deliver the medicine to you every month. If I find out he ever leaves your sight or does something inappropriate... I’ll make him witness you dying from bleeding profusively and being in unimaginable pain." Han Mingyi nodded with a smile and said, “I understand. Brother… for my only brother’s life, you will be good, right” He blinked his bewitching eyes pitifully at Han Mingyue. Han Mingyue stared darkly at Ye Li, "How do I know if you’re lying to me or if you’ll deliver the antidote on time" Ye Li said coolly, “Han Mingyi is my friend.”
Han Mingyue sneered coldly, "Friend Is this how you treat a friend"
Ye Li smiled and said, "If you can do that to your brother, why can’t I do this to my friend If you don’t do it to him, then I won’t do this either; in this case, Han Mingyi wouldn’t have anything happen to him. Doesn’t that mean… I didn’t do anything"
Han Mingyue narrowed his eyes and asked, "What if I find someone to make an antidote
"Oh, I heard that this poison was made from a special herb collected by Mr. Shen from a small island in the East Sea. There is no similar herb available in Central Plains at all. If Sir Han can find the herbs and make an antidote within a month, then it's just my bad luck. Anyway, there are tens of thousands of soldiers under Black Cloud Cavalry; dispatching several hundred to chase after someone non-stop shouldn’t be too hard. By the way, I have a King Yama Order in hand, wondering if Lord Ling will be willing to hunt down the person who claims to be his friend but has taken advantage of him. And if it’s even worse… The Prince Ding王府有很多錢，韓公子你說是不是？”
Han Mingyue snorted and said no more. Han Mingyi did not care, pushed aside the sword at Han Mingyue's neck, and smiled at Ye Li, "Rest assured, Junwei, I guarantee my brother won’t come back to mess with you again. Whatever information you want, I will send it over later. So…" Ye Li smiled, "If you really can keep your brother in check, I will forget today’s incident. However… if there is a next time… even if you beg me, I won’t always turn a blind eye."
"I understand," Han Mingyi nodded seriously, pointed out the acupoints on his brother’s body to seal off his inner energy and waved at Ye Li as he pulled him away.
"We pay our respects to the Princess Consort." The members of Black Cloud Cavalry bowed together.
Ye Li nodded. "Stand up. What happened" Looking at the sharp, formidable black-armored knights in front of her, Ye Li couldn’t help but admire them. They were indeed the best troops under Great Chu Dynasty; their aura alone was enough to surpass ordinary soldiers. Moreover, not a single Black Cloud Cavalry soldier had been injured after arriving from afar and engaging in battle. It was clear how formidable this group was. A robust man stepped forward and reported, "Three days ago, the troops stationed in Lingzhou suddenly attacked Yongzhou. Simultaneously, Nan Zhao’s army began attacking Snowflake Pass. Commander Mu is defending Snowflake Pass. The enemy hasn’t gained any ground even after a day and night of attacks. However… the troops from Lingzhou are advancing rapidly; they will likely reach Snowflake Pass within ten days, putting Commander Mu in a dire situation…"
"Has the capital been informed about this"
The man nodded. "We sent messengers to the capital urgently on horseback. The latest news should arrive there tomorrow at the latest. However… even if reinforcements were dispatched, it would take them at least half a month to arrive, and Snowflake Pass probably wouldn’t hold out that long. Moreover, Mr. Qingchen also ordered us to send word to Princess Consort; Nan Zhao’s Crown Princess has been placed under house arrest by King of Nan Zhao, who appointed the Holy Maiden of Southern Frontier as Protectorate Holy Maiden to participate in political affairs. Mr. Xu asked Princess Consort to leave Nan Zhao soon."
Ye Li looked grave and asked, "Where is Brother"
The man replied, "Mr. Xu led the covert guards out on some business. They will also be leaving Southern Frontier after that." Ye Li frowned, thought for a moment, then said firmly, "Send a team to find your brother and escort him out of Nan Zhao as soon as possible. If he resists… just knock him unconscious and take him away! The rest of you follow me and head for Snowflake Pass immediately."
"Yes, Princess Consort!"
The Black Cloud Cavalry quickly split into two groups. One group of around twenty men left under a leader’s command while the remaining dozens stayed behind on standby. Ye Li asked, "What troops are nearby Snowflake Pass" The man in charge looked surprised but replied respectfully, "A few months ago, His Excellency did send some people to Yongzhou and Lingzhou, but the emperor strictly guards against any large-scale troop movements from Ding Wang’s Estate; it’s impossible now. Furthermore, most of Mo Family Army is still responsible for deterring Northern Rong. Therefore, only two thousand Black Cloud Cavalry and twenty thousand troops under General Wu Chengliang are effective near Yongzhou. Once war broke out, we immediately sent a message to General Wu. Assuming no unexpected delays, he should arrive at Snowflake Pass by tomorrow afternoon."
Ye Li frowned and shook her head, "No! Order him to reinforce the troops stationed in Yongzhou to block Prince Li’s army. With eight thousand men defending Snowflake Pass, as long as Commander Mu doesn’t leave the city for a life-or-death confrontation, he can hold out for half a month easily! Once Prince Li’s forces reach Yongling City and join with Nan Zhao’s forces, an additional two thousand troops won’t be enough!"
The man was startled too. "I’ll send someone to inform General Wu immediately so that they can arrive before crossing the river." He turned to give orders as Ye Li rubbed her temples, feeling a bad premonition in her heart. She instructed, "Tell everyone not to return to the city; head straight for Snowflake Pass at top speed."
"Yes."
Suddenly, war erupted with such intensity that it left Ye Li feeling disoriented and looking up at the sky darkened by storm clouds, her heart heavy.
Fortress of Snowflakes
The ancient fortress walls, weathered yet sturdy, were manned by soldiers who gripped their spears tightly in preparation. Exhaustion was etched on the faces of these young men after repelling three attacks from Nan Zhao’s army today and bracing for more. Mu Shen was forty with a sharp jawline and stern expression; he held his spear as he walked atop the fortress walls, brows furrowed deeply. Ever since being posted to defend Snowflake Pass, he knew it wouldn’t be peaceful, but he hadn’t expected danger coming not only from Nan Zhao’s restive frontier but also internally, from Emperor’s younger brother Prince Li. He recalled a letter received before leaving the capital with just four words: "Be cautious of Lingzhou." It had meant that The sender had known about Prince Li's ambitions long ago, unfortunately… he hadn’t taken it seriously enough or perhaps his circumstances didn’t allow him to do so. Emperor needed him to guard the border yet wouldn’t grant him sufficient troops because of past conflicts with former Ding Wang; local officials were also obstructive. Now, even though he knew once Prince Li captured Yongzhou and encircled Snowflake Pass, there’d be no place left for him to retreat to because facing Nan Zhao’s hundred thousand soldiers would be like facing a flood or plague sweeping across Southern Great Chu, he hoped reinforcements could arrive in time…
"Father," a clear voice came from behind. Mu Shen turned around as his daughter Mu Ting approached the fortress walls in red armor and grasped a sword.
Mu Shen’s expression darkened. "What are you doing here Leave!"
"Father!" Mu Ting declared firmly, "I’ll stand guard with you."
"Nonsense! Why aren’t you leaving Snowflake Pass yet" As his only daughter, Mu Shen doted on her immensely; now that Snowflake Pass was in peril and he had to stay behind, he wanted her gone first. But she stubbornly said, "I understand the situation well enough now. If I leave and fall into Prince Li’s hands as a hostage threatening Father, then I’ll take my own life." Seeing Mu Shen about to speak, Mu Ting cut him off, "If you say it’s for me to protect myself and return to the capital, that won’t work either since Nan Zhao army is besieging the city. Now is when we need people most. As Commander of Snowflake Pass’ daughter, I can’t leave now while others stay behind."
Mu Shen was speechless; after a moment’s sighing, he said, "Snowflake Pass is very dangerous."
"Father goes out to battle every time without danger" Mu Ting asked proudly. "Since Father must defend Snowflake Pass, I as his daughter cannot retreat." Mu Shen knew his daughter well and understood the journey back to the capital was indeed perilous; he could only sigh and say, “Alright then, be careful.”rd-hit; therefore... Therefore, these grain supplies have been delayed a few days. Please forgive me..." Ye Li pursed her lips in a faint smile and said, "I see. It has been quite troublesome for Vice...