The enemy was at the gates of the city. On the top of the Jishui city wall, a group of wizards including Nanuoshen were dancing with joy around an old wizard with disheveled hair, wearing a black wizard costume and a black cloth around his forehead.
The old witch is Li Shang, the master of Na Nuo Shen. The reason why Pei Xiyuan felt that he was capable again and dared to write such a provocative manifesto was because of this person.
This time, King Pingnan didn't talk about any martial ethics with them. He waited for them to finish their ritual before starting the battle. He waved his hand and ordered the howitzers to be on duty. Jian Ning also released dozens of unmanned bombers.
With Wu Yunzhu here, the unmanned bombers had not appeared for some time. The four little ones and Ma Xiaomai, Duan Yu and others had all learned how to operate the drones. The coalition forces of the three countries had witnessed the tremendous power of the howitzers. Before the cannons were fired and Li Shang had not finished casting the spell, he was surrounded and taken away from the city wall.
As soon as the artillery fire rang out, the coalition forces abandoned the city and fled after only one hour. The Dayan army immediately besieged Qujing City and forced the coalition forces of the three countries back to Fengyi City in just seven days.
Fengyi is the gateway to the capital of Yue State and also the most difficult city to attack. King Pingnan ordered the three armies to rest for three days to recuperate before attacking the city.
Even though there is no shortage of men after days of fighting, the horses are also tired.
Outside the city of Haoyi, which was re-stationed on the land of Yue Kingdom, the Yan army was in an atmosphere of jubilation again. Jian Ning couldn't help but think of the scene of her dancing with swords and reciting poems last time. At that time, Huo Jincheng, the old general, and Zhuo Qingmu were all there.
The grass and trees remain the same, but this person is gone and will never come back.
Thinking of Ah Man and Tian, Jian Ning felt a little confused for a moment. She wanted to end the war as soon as possible, but she was also afraid of facing Ah Man and Tian after the war.
Ding Youtian came over. He had just finished discussing something with Qin Yifan. When he returned to the tent, he didn't see Jian Ning. Seeing her cloak in the tent, he knew she didn't go far. He took out her red cloak and said, "It's windy in the evening, be careful not to get cold." He put the cloak on Jian Ning. Jian Ning thanked him and sighed softly.
"Madam, do you remember reciting poems here last time?" Ding Youtian asked in a low voice when he saw her frowning slightly.
Jian Ning hummed softly, looked at him sideways and said, "I want to tell Daddy that I'm Xin'an, not Xinning. Do you think it's okay?"
"It's not too late to talk about it after the war is over. Don't let him get upset now." A trace of worry gathered between Ding Youtian's brows. He looked towards Fengyi City in the twilight. Jian Ning followed his gaze and asked, "Are you worried about that old witch? Are you afraid that he will create another poisonous creature like the black-armored soldiers?"
Ding Youtian turned his head and said, "That old witch seems quite powerful. I wonder what kind of evil magic she has. We have to be on guard. Madam, we should send out a few drones to see if we can spy on her."
"Okay." Jian Ning released the unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, but as soon as the reconnaissance aircraft appeared over Fengyi, it was immediately discovered by the guards on the city wall.
After circling for a long time, I found nothing.
"Forget it, we'll fight back. No matter what they come up with, we'll just bombard them and that's it. The lightning helped us so much during that dangerous time. It shows that luck is on our side. Invaders never have a good ending!"
"It's always good to know both yourself and your enemy." Ding Youtian lowered his eyebrows and rubbed the bridge of his nose. His master was not around now, and Mi Li A'nai had also sent the black-armored soldiers back after she defeated them. Fengyi City was now like an iron bucket, and no water could be poured in. He was very troubled by his ignorance of the potential dangers.
"How about I go find Brother Yuechan and his sister?"
After Jian Ning finished speaking, Ding Youtian shook his head. "It's useless. If there are cicadas and moths in this season, they will definitely alert the old witch. If there is nothing, it will cause the brother and sister to lose their treasures."
"Fourth uncle, fourth aunt." Ding Peng and Ding Gui came over. After the imperial reinforcements arrived, except for the young and strong soldiers from the people who volunteered to eat military rations and had good physical fitness, the rest were persuaded to return.
Ding Peng and Ding Gui stayed. The Ding family had many male descendants, and both of them were willing to stay in the army and earn a reputation.
Of the young and strong men in Dingjia Village, only the two Dings stayed. Ding Jian wanted to stay, but was driven back by Ding Yang. One of the two brothers had to stay with Master Ding San to fulfill his filial duty.
"You must be tired after these days. Go and rest early." Ding Youtian was annoyed and waved his hand, letting them go and rest.
Ding Peng bowed and said yes, then pulled Ding Gui to leave. After taking a few steps, Ding Gui shook off his hand and turned back.
"Fourth Uncle." Ding Gui has been a bad kid since he was young. Although he has changed a lot now, he still has some bad ideas.
"I heard that Fourth Uncle and the Right Assistant General were discussing matters in their tent earlier. They were worried about the old witch in the city. If you want to know what his abilities are, why not torture the captured female prisoner? Perhaps she knows."
Ding Youtian cursed himself when he heard him mention Pei Zitong. How could he have forgotten her? He just glanced at Jian Ning, who understood and walked quickly towards the tent where Concubine Li was resting.
Pei Zitong has always been looked after by several maids under Concubine Li. She is in a very good mood and would curse loudly as soon as she woke up. She is very aggressive.
When Jane Ning went over, she was being pinned to the ground by several maids because she kicked over the food box because she disliked the food. The maids brought some horse manure and tried to force it into her mouth, but Jane Ning quickly stopped them.
Since Pei Xizi was abducted, her hands were handcuffed by Jian Ning, and her feet were also shackled. She looked completely different from the majestic look she had that day. She looked disheveled and when she saw Jian Ning coming, she started cursing at him again.
"My Lady, this barbarian woman is truly a madwoman, and her mouth is full of foul language. Please don't pollute your ears."
The maid tried to persuade Jian Ning to stay away from her, but Jian Ning waved her hand and said, "Let her scold me. She's the one who's tired anyway. Even if she bleeds, it won't hurt us at all. Let her scold me as much as she wants."
Jane Ning crossed his arms and looked at her calmly, but she stopped scolding him and glared at him angrily.
"Swear, why don't you?" Jian Ning sneered. "Princess, you don't seem as noble as you think. How long have you been abducted? Your brother, the emperor, has never mentioned you a single word. If you and I were in the same boat, my father would definitely destroy your Moon Kingdom!"
"What a crap princess! She just pampers herself and is always picky about food. She refuses to eat things that our concubine and princess can eat. She really takes herself seriously. Pah!" A maid spat at her in annoyance.
Jane Ning originally thought that she would be furious and curse again, but she actually burst into tears because she was not a young girl after getting married too early. She couldn't stop crying and cried until she was out of breath. She cried even harder than Erniu.
Seeing this, several maids rolled their eyes secretly. They had been fed up with her recently. The maids around Concubine Li were all good at wielding swords and sticks. Their looks were not top-notch but they were not ugly either. However, without exception, they were ridiculed by her and were so angry that they wanted to break her arrogance.
After she had cried enough, Jian Ning asked her, "You don't have to act pitiful in front of me. If you want to go back, I can let you go as long as you are obedient."
"What are your conditions? Tell me!"
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