Chapter 160 No one can stop her

After crossing the threshold, Xie Mingyi continued walking into the courtyard, when she suddenly stepped on something that was somewhat bouncy.

With a grunt from a pig, Xie Mingyi stumbled and almost fell, but fortunately Wen Shuwan caught her in time.

Upon closer inspection, they discovered a black wild boar lying lazily on the ground—short, wiry, and quite robust.

Xie Mingyi, terrified, shielded Wen Shuwan and backed away. Had a pig wandered into the kitchen? Or was it a wild game?

No, this dish isn't on the kitchen's recent recipes.

Xie Mingyi looked into the open space in the courtyard. Because it was too dark, they hadn't seen it at first. Only after their eyes adjusted to the dim light did they notice the various shapes and colors on the ground.

It had rings all over its body, about the size of copper coins. It was a leopard. It lay on the ground, yawning with its eyes half-closed. The rings were long and thin, like stretched noodles, supple and smooth.

In the dark corner, countless pairs of cold, eerie green beast eyes were hidden, blinking occasionally like large fireflies. However, Xie Mingyi recognized them as a pack of wild wolves.

Suddenly, a figure stood up from not far away. Its fluffy body was unusually tall, and it slowly walked towards them, blocking out the moon in the sky like a blot out the sun.

A huge shadow loomed over the two innocent women, its thick palms outstretched as if to greet them in a friendly manner.

Xie Mingyi trembled as she covered Wen Shuwan's mouth, her breathing rapid. "Don't scream! What's going on? Have we really stirred up a den of wild beasts?!"

A lion with a ring of golden-brown fur around its neck brushed past them nonchalantly, some of its rough fur even brushing against Xie Mingyi's hand.

She felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, frozen in place, so terrified that her sharp buzzing sound was stuck in her throat, neither coming out nor coming out.

She was terrified, fearing that she would be bitten through the throat and devoured by a beast in the next second.

One breath, two breaths, and it's over. Nothing happened.

The cold sweat on her body was almost dried by the wind before Xie Mingyi realized that something was wrong. She gritted her teeth and whispered, "Xie... Mian... Mian!"

"I'm here!" Xie Mianmian's voice came from outside the yard. She was carrying a basket of ingredients and carrying it inside with a clatter.

Since the black wolf and the giant python had experience in training and combat, Xie Mianmian let them discuss it first while she went to the kitchen to get some food.

I've come in a hurry today, and some of the beasts probably haven't eaten yet. As their leader and host, I must feed them properly.

She placed the large bamboo basket on the ground, raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, and said, "Dear sisters, may I say a few words?"

Inside the room, Xie Mingyi and Wen Shuwan sat on either side of a small round table, neither smiling nor behaving, listening attentively to Xie Mianmian's attempts to argue her point.

Xie Mianmian patted her heart reassuringly, and thinking of her third brother and the seventh prince, she was filled with courage. She earnestly told them what had happened.

Finally, she said sternly, "In this battle, our Mian Army will be a great help, saving countless ordinary people and soldiers of the Great Zhou. Since we are fighting hand to hand, why not fight back with equal strength?"

Xie Mingyi and Wen Shuwan looked at the woman in front of them with complicated expressions. They had watched Xie Mianmian grow up, from a cute five-year-old girl to a woman who was strong and capable.

Through her resolute face, Xie Mingyi could still vaguely see the little sister who used to hug her neck and sob.

Xie Mianmian has grown up, and recalling that innocent face always makes her feel as if it were a different world.

Xie Mingyi couldn't stop Xie Mianmian from going to the mountains and seas that belonged to her, nor could she stop her from becoming a better version of herself.

With a blank expression, Xie Mingyi snorted coldly, turned her face to the side, and remained silent.

Wen Shuwan gently took Xie Mianmian's hand, her gaze softening, "You won't go to the battlefield yourself, will you?"

Xie Mianmian secretly glanced at her second sister, nodded, and the golden butterfly on her hair fluttered.

"Then you have to promise us that you'll stay in the rear camp and not rush to the front lines." Wen Shuwan's eyes held a hint of pleading. "If there's any danger, retreat with them. Promise me, okay, Mianmian?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Mianmian knew they had agreed. She cheered and pounced on them, embracing them on her left and right, her forehead constantly stroking her second sister's cheek.

"Don't worry, I've faced countless hardships and obstacles since I was a child!"

Xie Mingyi glared at her helplessly, her soft fingertips poking at the annoying forehead.

Through the window, she gazed at the orderly herd of animals standing outside.

Regardless of their previous antagonistic relationship based on the survival of the fittest, or the cruel law of the jungle they lived under.

But at this very moment, right here in Xie Mianmian's courtyard, they were bathed in the same moonlight, gazing at the two stern officers directly in front of them.

The black wolf glared fiercely at the large wolf, while the giant python looked down at the beasts with its cold-blooded, ruthless eyes.

Xie Mingyi could only hear the black wolf howling earnestly, while the beasts below listened intently, occasionally tilting their heads back to echo its calls.

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Xie Mingyi asked, "Is there something your army is still lacking?"

"We were only put together today, so there are still many shortcomings," Xie Mianmian said, scratching her head. She wondered if her second sister would scold her for playing house like a child and doing things in a childish way.

"Although they are tough-skinned beasts, they are also soldiers of the Great Zhou, and they also need excellent armor and equipment."

Xie Mianmian looked at Xie Mingyi with shining eyes. Her second sister not only didn't object, but openly supported her!

Xie Mingyi coughed lightly and continued, "You can ask your brother-in-law about this. He's an expert in this field, I know. He has blueprints for special armor for cats and dogs. Lions, tigers, and wolves are just larger versions of cats and dogs, right?"

Yes, yes, that's absolutely right. Second Sister is so kind. In this way, her Mian Army has taken a big step towards becoming a regular army.

Late at night, none of the Xie family members slept; they all gathered in the hall to discuss Mianjun's affairs.

Even though they were reluctant to let Xie Mianmian take risks, the Xie family couldn't bring themselves to lock her at home and forbid her from going out.

Despite repeated attempts by Xie's father and Xie Linyuan to persuade him, the boy remained stubborn, his face cold and expressionless, devoid of joy or sorrow.

She ignored their words, letting them go in one ear and out the other. The Xie family couldn't do anything about her and had no idea where she learned such a heartless attitude.

Mr. Xie shook his head helplessly; his child had finally grown up.

After a long pause, he said, "He Chuan, then I will trouble you to improve the blueprints again. I will personally present them to the emperor at court tomorrow."

He Chuan seriously agreed. This matter concerned Mianmian's life and death. The fewer casualties there were in Mianmian's army, the safer she would be. He would definitely stay up all night to get there.

Mr. Xie looked deeply at his youngest daughter, then turned and left. His back was even more hunched than it had been ten years ago.

He Chuan put his arm around his wife and prepared to go back into the courtyard.

After He Chuan and Xie Mingyi got married, they lived in the Xie family mansion because he had chosen to marry into the Xie family.