Because of his laughter and jokes, people shouted and cursed him from the city wall, and he also roasted meat and cooked soup outside the city, which seemed to be just disgusting the barbarian army.
Therefore, the barbarian king only thought that the Jiangbei army wanted to defend the city gate to the death, and never expected that the Jiangbei army would dare to take the initiative to go out of the city to attack his camp without Shen Muzhi in charge.
The barbarian army was originally composed mainly of cavalry, and now that the cavalry have lost their mounts, their combat effectiveness has been greatly reduced.
In addition, the barbarian army's attention was all on the city wall, and they did not notice the first few groups of people that Yan Xiao had sent out.
After they hijacked the barbarian army's horses, they didn't all return to the city. Instead, as Yan Xiao had suggested, they hid in the shadows, waiting to receive news and launch a surprise attack.
The barbarian army, whose fighting strength was already greatly reduced, now had to endure itching all over their bodies. Facing the sudden enemy attack, they were at a disadvantage both mentally and physically.
The barbarian king's eyes were bloodshot as he watched the barbarian warriors fall one after another, but he was also at his last gasp.
Just then, a sentry quickly approached him, looking flustered.
"It's terrible, Your Majesty! The army in Jiangbei City has also come out and will arrive soon. Our army can't hold out any longer."
Upon hearing this, the barbarian king's legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.
"Damn it! Despicable, hateful!"
He roared at the sky twice, then, as if remembering something, grabbed one of them and asked:
"Where are those two Miao people? What are they doing?"
The person who was suddenly grabbed jumped in fright and stammered:
"Your Majesty, I have just received news that those two are no longer in the camp. I'm afraid they've escaped."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, the barbarian king's pupils dilated in shock. He flung the man aside, glanced back at the scene in the camp, and knew in his heart that the situation was hopeless. He had lost this battle, and the barbarian tribe would suffer heavy losses.
What he couldn't accept was that his opponent this time was neither Shen Muzhi nor Wei Wuxiu, but a woman from the countryside living in a secluded household.
This was an utter disgrace to him.
"Your Majesty, the Jiangbei army is approaching. If we don't retreat now, it will be too late."
The barbarian king wasn't stupid; he naturally understood this principle, but he still felt resentful.
But when he realized there was no way to back down, he had no choice but to back down and order the barbarian army to retreat immediately.
The more confident they were when the barbarian army arrived, the more humiliating and embarrassing their situation became now.
When Wei Wuxiu led his men to the barbarian army camp, all that remained were some cannon fodder who were covering the barbarian king's retreat, still struggling desperately.
He glanced at the direction the barbarian army had retreated and wanted to press their advantage, but when he gave the order, he habitually glanced at Yan Xiao, who had come out with him.
Yan Xiao noticed him looking at her and couldn't help but yawn before speaking:
"Ugh, I'm so sleepy. Brother Wei, go ahead and chase after him if you want. I'm going back to sleep."
"ah?"
Wei Wuxiu was somewhat bewildered by her reaction:
"Sister-in-law, what do you mean by this?"
Yan Xiao had just learned Shen Muzhi's current location from the guardian deity, but Shen Muzhi did not return to Jiangbei immediately.
After receiving news from Jiangbei and learning about Yan Xiao's series of actions, he barely lingered. After a moment's thought, he led his men directly to the route the barbarian army was bound to take during their retreat.
This shows how much Shen Muzhi understands and trusts Yan Xiao now.
With Shen Muzhi waiting there, whether Wei Wuxiu pursues him or not, the fate of the barbarian king is already sealed.
However, she couldn't say it outright, since news of Shen Muzhi was still on its way, and it would seem too strange for her to know now. So she made up a reason:
"I don't mean anything by it, I'm just a little tired. Besides, I've done what I could, now it's up to you, Brother Wei."
She yawned again as she spoke, waved her hand, and continued, "I haven't slept well for two days, I really can't go on anymore, I'll head back now."
Without waiting for Wei Wuxiu to speak, he grabbed Ma Shen and turned to leave.
Wei Wuxiu was now immune to Yan Xiao's impulsive behavior. Seeing that she was leaving without warning, he did not stop her, but arranged for several experts to escort her. Then he ordered his men to pursue the Barbarian King.
After leaving, Yan Xiao did not return to the General's Mansion, but went directly to see Su Yuanyuan.
"What? Madam, you want me to see Consort Liu?"
Su Yuanyuan's eyes widened as she looked at the Qianqiu Fruit that Yan Xiao had placed on the table, and then at Yan Xiao, who didn't seem to be joking. Her face showed shock and bewilderment.
Yan Xiao had anticipated this reaction. Now that Chu Heng was still alive but Jiang Xinrui was dead, Su Yuanyuan harbored no resentment and had no ambition. Her connection with Consort Liu was now severed.
Now, she wants to make the plot barely follow the storyline, and she also wants to use Consort Liu to stir up more trouble in the Qi Kingdom. Su Yuanyuan is the best candidate for that.
She is a woman. If she is allowed to appear as a female disciple of Medicine King Valley and use the Thousand Autumn Fruit as a pretext to meet Consort Liu, and then stir up Consort Liu's resentment towards Prince Qi, many things will become much easier.
Yan Xiao explained her purpose to Su Yuanyuan, and seeing that Su Yuanyuan hesitated, she said:
"The only chance for Consort Liu to leave the palace to worship Buddha is when she leaves. I will send people to protect you then, and even if it doesn't work out, I will make sure you come back safely."
Yuanyuan, think it over. If you don't want to, I won't force you; it's ultimately up to your own wishes.
Su Yuanyuan's expression changed several times before she finally gritted her teeth and nodded.
"Okay, I can give it a try, but I'm not sure if it will work."
Yan Xiao was slightly surprised that she agreed so easily.
This made her unusually embarrassed, and after thinking for a moment, she said seriously:
"Yuanyuan, since you're so generous, I naturally have to show some sincerity in return. How about this, regardless of whether this matter succeeds or not, I'll help you win over your senior brother, how about that?"
Su Yuanyuan, who had been looking serious, blushed instantly upon hearing this. "Madam, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Yan Xiao smiled enigmatically upon hearing this: "What I say is known only to you and me."
"I, I..."
Su Yuanyuan was speechless for a moment. She wanted to deny it, but when she met Yan Xiao's all-knowing gaze, she ultimately couldn't say anything.
"Alright, we shouldn't mistreat ourselves in this life. Daring to love and hate is the principle for us."
I'll handle this for you; just wait and see the results. The only condition is that you don't tell your senior brother about your meeting with Consort Liu. I have something to work on.
Yan Xiao doesn't make empty promises; she's confident in her abilities, after all, she's not blind.
Whether Chu Heng has feelings for Su Yuanyuan or not, she, as an outsider, can see it clearly. Only the two people involved can't see it clearly. When the time comes, she will give it a push and there won't be any problem.
Su Yuanyuan didn't know where Yan Xiao's confidence came from, but she had a strange trust in Yan Xiao, so she agreed without much hesitation.
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