Yelü Ang was the nephew of the Xilin Emperor and the cousin of Crown Prince Yelü Sui. Yi Shuihan had never dealt with him, only seen his intelligence reports.

“He was stubborn and self-willed, brave but reckless. He had enjoyed competing with Yelü Sui since he was a child, but he always lost. However, because of his extraordinary bravery, he was highly valued by Yelü Zheng.”

The team leader was startled.

This person not only knew General Ang very well, but also addressed His Majesty, the Crown Prince and General Ang by their given names, and his tone sounded rather dismissive. Just who is he?

Is he impersonating him to assassinate His Majesty?

Thinking of the imperial guards and the shaman's magical power, the leader sneered inwardly.

Assassination?

That's a miscalculation.

His Majesty is not someone you can get close to easily.

This man might not even be able to get past General Ang.

Yi Shuihan was unaware of his thoughts. After chatting with Xiao Qingyin for a while, he led the team back to the camp.

The next morning, the cavalrymen awoke from their nightmares once again, all looking utterly exhausted.

Yi Shuihan and Xiao Qingyin, however, were full of energy.

One of the cavalrymen couldn't help but lean over and ask, "Boss, you didn't have any nightmares last night?"

Yi Shuihan glanced at him: "No."

The cavalryman's eyes lit up: "Boss, you've found a way to counter it?"

"No."

"Then how did you..."

"As long as your heart is strong enough, you can overcome all evil forces."

Yi Shuihan gave him a bowl of chicken soup for the soul.

The cavalryman silently hugged himself, carrying away his weak, helpless, and humble heart.

Others caught up with him and asked him for the scriptures.

He said Yi Shuihan's words expressionlessly.

The cavalrymen: "..."

I'm sorry, they don't deserve it.

Weakness is the original sin.

Having not slept well and traveling non-stop, when they caught up with Yelü Ang's main force, they were nearly killed.

Yelü Ang looked at their sickly appearance with disgust.

"Not only did you fail to keep a close watch on them, but it also took you several days to catch them. They're still half-dead now. How did you guys even get into the cavalry? Did you buy your way in?!"

The cavalrymen hung their heads, not daring to look at him.

Stop cursing, stop cursing.

They already know they're weaklings.

Then he heard his eldest brother reply, "General, they all entered the country through the fair and square examination. If anyone is to blame, it is this humble general for his poor command."

The cavalrymen were so moved they almost cried.

The eldest brother is such a good person.

Knowing full well that General Ang was notoriously difficult to get along with, they still dared to speak up for them. That's truly remarkable.

As long as he survives, they will never go west if he says east!

To their surprise, General Ang did not get angry. Instead, he looked their leader up and down with interest.

"You're certainly protective of your own."

His words conveyed a sense of appreciation.

Yi Shuihan replied, "A leader who doesn't cherish his subordinates is not a good general."

"Well said!"

Yelü Ang gave a thumbs up.

“I, Yelü Ang, despise those who use their subordinates to take the blame when they make a mistake. You did well and deserve a reward.”

Yi Shuihan showed a grateful expression: "Thank you, General."

The leader, tied to the horse: "..."

Tired, let's destroy it.

He had struggled for so long without earning General Ang's attention, yet this man received praise from General Ang the moment they met.

Even General Ang was fooled.

What future does Xilin have?

What he didn't know was that Yi Shuihan's words were specifically tailor-made for Yelü Ang.

As far as he knew, when Yelü Sui was defeated by him and captured alive in the capital, he was exchanged for the Princess by Xilin. In order to save face, he pushed several subordinates out to take the blame.

It was said that their failure to follow orders and the resulting delay in the battle led to Xilin's crushing defeat.

The people vented their anger on those few scapegoats, while he, the crown prince who had returned from his ordeal, remained as wise and intelligent as ever, invincible and unstoppable.

Yelü Ang was not necessarily more noble than Yelü Sui, but since Yelü Sui made a mistake, he naturally took the opportunity to criticize him.

After the report, Yelü Ang instructed Yi Shuihan to put the captured concubines into the carriage, along with the other concubines.

It was a float specially made for this talent show, fifty meters long, requiring twenty-four horses to pull it.

The young women sat shoulder to shoulder, like sheep for sale in a market, their faces expressionless.

Yi Shuihan didn't want Xiao Qingyin to suffer such injustice.

But it's not a good time to be unconventional.

I could only suppress my heartache and send her onto the float.

Xiao Qingyin gave him a reassuring look: Don't worry, this is nothing. The subway in big cities in the future is much more crowded than this during rush hour, and there are no seats available.

Such a complex inner world was beyond Yi Shuihan's comprehension. He watched her find an empty seat before turning around, mounting his horse.

Suddenly, Yelü Ang rode up and asked jokingly, "You've taken a fancy to this young lady?"

Yi Shuihan remained silent.

Yelü Ang patted his shoulder heavily and lowered his voice, saying, "More than 300 people were selected this time, but only 99 can be chosen. If she is not selected, she should be given to someone else. I can help you get her."

Yelü Zheng is almost old and dying, yet he still wants to choose ninety-nine concubines?

Yi Shuihan was startled.

He then cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you, General. If there is anything you need from me, I will do my utmost, even risk my life."

"Haha! Well done!"

Yelü Anglang burst out laughing.

"She's just a woman, nothing to worry about. If you behave well in the future, I guarantee you'll have whatever wealth and glory you desire."

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