The horse, in pain, neighed and galloped away, but no one saw Wang Yan's clenched fists and his serious, restrained face.
Two weeks later, as spring arrived, the wildflowers along the roadside began to bloom in vibrant colors.
Beside the stream, an ordinary-looking woman was resting by the river. A gust of wind blew her straw hat off, but she quickly reached out and caught it, her movements so swift that it showed her extraordinary skill!
"Horse, you've worked hard. Let's rest for half an hour and then set off!"
As she spoke, the woman placed her straw hat on the horse's back and sat down on a rock to rest.
In the sunlight, that still fair and beautiful face appeared before my eyes!
This person is none other than Qin Qing!
Suddenly, a wild laugh came from afar, followed by the cries of a woman and a child.
Qin Qing looked up and frowned deeply.
"I planted this tree, I opened this road; if you want to pass, leave your money behind!"
Qin Qing couldn't help but laugh out loud; she never expected to hear those words!
Driven by curiosity, she went over!
But then a woman was seen holding a baby in her arms, crying and begging for mercy.
"Please spare us, sir! My husband has wronged me, and I was just about to return to my parents' home. I have no money at all. Please, sir, release my mother and me."
The woman cried her heart out, but the robbers blocking her way didn't give up. Instead, they became angry upon hearing her words.
"What? There are such shameless men in the world! You still have a child! He actually divorced you? This is outrageous, what a heartless man! Don't be afraid, girl, I won't take your money today, you can go."
Qin Qing was stunned. Could there really be such a strange person in the world?
The woman thanked him repeatedly, then got up and picked up her child to leave, but the robber suddenly shouted.
"Wait!"
The woman was so frightened that she almost knelt down! She stammered.
"Big...Big Brother, is there anything else?"
But then the robber frowned, pulled out… a sum of silver from his pocket, and declared righteously.
“Take this money and spend it first. After all, you can go hungry, but the child can’t! If you go back to your parents’ home and they are unwilling to support you, you can come to Longhu Mountain to find me! I will definitely give you and your child a way to survive.”
The woman was taken aback, then realized what was happening, her eyes reddened, and she thanked him profusely before leaving.
Qin Qing was nearly speechless with shock! Since her transmigration, she had never seen such robbers; they were truly rare!
Seeing that things had come to this, she decided not to meddle any further, turned around, mounted her horse, and prepared to leave.
"drive!"
The horse obediently began to gallop, but on the same road, the robbers blocked their way again!
Qin Qing wasn't angry and spoke frankly.
"Hero! I have very important business to attend to in the capital. Please make way."
To everyone's surprise, the burly man who had just helped the woman burst into laughter!
"You're quite the straightforward woman! I'm looking for a wife to take as my wife, why don't you stay and keep me company!"
Upon seeing this, Qin Qing couldn't help but raise an eyebrow!
"Oh? But I'm already married, I'm sorry."
Seeing that the woman could leave with the child, why couldn't she ride a horse? And a bandit's wife? It seems bandits only care about looks!
When the robbers saw that she was unwilling, they tried to force her. Qin Qing rolled her eyes and said coldly.
"drive!"
Then came a whip crack, and the horse charged forward like a madman. When the robber saw that she was serious, he was so frightened at the last moment that he hurriedly tried to catch it, and was almost knocked away!
Then he got angry!
"You wretched woman, I still have to make you my bandit queen!"
"Speak," he said, picking up his large machete and quickly chasing after them.
Qin Qing turned her head to look when she heard the sound, and exclaimed, "Pfft! How can two legs compare to four?! Is this person an idiot?!"
She ran for seven or eight kilometers before she could finally see the man behind her, and Qin Qing couldn't help but facepalm.
It's all because she's too beautiful!
After admiring herself for a while, she still had to keep going! She pretended not to hear the persistent roar coming from behind her.
Ten days later, she finally saw the gates of the capital city... She had reduced the journey of nearly two months by half!
Upon returning, Qin Qing felt a strange sense of loss as she looked at the bustling main street.
She went home first, and as she had imagined, after nearly four or five months away, the house was covered in a thick layer of dust. Of course! Peony got married! Mu Yang and Qin Zifeng were still at school, and Xiao Muxing was learning martial arts in the military camp. Without Wang Yan, he would probably be a little tyrant in the military camp!
Xiao Muyue went to the Valley of Divine Doctors and never came back. I don't know if An Ziyun is reliable or not.
Thinking back to the times when her family used to gather together, she felt even more lost.
After quickly tidying herself up, Qin Qing first went to Huang Zhong's residence...
And the peony was actually at home!
Qin Qing's first glance was at Shaoyao's belly. Had she gained weight, or... was she pregnant?!
"Mother...is it really you?"
An excited shout came from behind her. Qin Qing smiled and then saw that Shaoyao was about to get up, so she quickly ran over to her.
"Don't move! You're a mother now, how can you be so impulsive!"
Peony smiled shyly, her face slightly flushed, and she placed her hand on her belly, radiating maternal glow.
"Let's not reminisce for now. I, Huang Zhong, have something to attend to. Where is the others?"
Upon hearing this, Peony pointed to the backyard, her expression somewhat sorrowful.
"Mother, let's go straight to the backyard. He's drinking with Vice General Zhang!"
Qin Qing didn't ask any more questions and hurried to the backyard! The first thing she heard was...
"Damn it! Where is the general?! With the nation facing a formidable enemy, even if the emperor is narrow-minded, the Tianlong Kingdom still exists, and the people are still alive... Why isn't he showing up at a time like this! Wasn't he supposed to be a mighty general? Liar!"
Huang Zhong, drunk, kept complaining and blaming.
Meanwhile, Vice General Zhang on the other side remained silent, as if he had tacitly agreed with what he said!
Qin Qing was furious! Her tone was full of coldness and sarcasm.
"He's a fraud? Ha! I think not only is that old emperor out of his mind, but you two aren't any better! You say A-Yan didn't show up, but how do you know he didn't? He cares more about the safety of the people than any of you, and he went to Liuyun City long ago! And you're here drinking and complaining, what right do you have? He's been loyal to the emperor, to the people, to the entire Tianlong Kingdom, to his friends, to his mother, but he's only let himself down!"
The two were stunned by Qin Qing's sudden appearance, and after hearing the meaning behind her words, they were even more shocked and speechless!
Seeing this, Qin Qing felt truly sorry for Wang Yan! He had risked his life to go to Liuyun City to provide support, while his brother and the emperor had delayed sending troops for a whole month!
It's absolutely ironic!
"What...what did you say? The general...went to Liuyun City?"
Deputy General Zhang first came to his senses, his face filled with ecstasy and excitement! The resentment and helplessness he had just felt were completely gone!
Qin Qing snorted coldly.
"Nonsense! The imperial court has been slow to send troops to support us. If he hadn't gone, Liuyun City would have fallen long ago! Would you still have time to lament here!"
Upon hearing this, Huang Zhong sobered up instantly from his drunkenness.
"I knew it! I knew the general wasn't that kind of person! He's always been here!!"
After saying that, he froze on the spot, realizing that Qin Qing had overheard all his complaints and scoldings. He was so embarrassed that he wished he could die on the spot!
Qin Qing was too lazy to waste time with them. After glaring at Huang Zhong, she began to tell the two of them.
"You must report to the Emperor quickly! Only by sending troops as soon as possible can we defend Liuyun City! They won't be able to hold out for much longer!"
Upon hearing this, the two nodded firmly and then quickly prepared to enter the palace.
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