"Girl, you are talented and brave. You risked your life to save us all. We are convinced that you will submit to us. Moreover, only under your battle flag can we save our lives. Please don't refuse anymore!"
"Girl! Stop making excuses!"
A huge roar suddenly rang out, and all the soldiers knelt on the ground, shouting loudly. The men's iron knees banged against the rocks like rumbling war drums!
Chu Qiao stood on the boulder. The wind from the top of the mountain was like a sharp knife, blowing through the woods and blowing on her thin shoulders. Looking at these eyes full of enthusiasm and hope, Chu Qiao finally shook her head slowly and said in a deep voice: "I'm sorry, I can't agree to it."
"girl!"
"Why?"
Noisy shouting suddenly rang out. Chu Qiao extended her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, and finally said in a deep voice: "But, I can guarantee with my life that the officers and soldiers of the Southwest Town Envoy will definitely receive treatment that matches your achievements. A soldier's duty is to obey absolutely. Even if one day Yanbei hangs a butcher's knife over my head, you must swing the sword down without hesitation. Only in this way can you be worthy of being a real soldier."
The world was bleak, with cold moonlight shining down from the sky. The girl's clothes fluttered in the night wind like fluttering wings. She spoke in a deep voice, "I don't agree to your request. I just want you to know one fact. There is only one leader in Yanbei, and you can only be loyal to one person. That person is the Prince of Yanbei."
The solitary moon was as silver, and the woman's figure seemed as graceful as a fairy. The soldiers stared at her blankly. At this moment, the small figure seemed to possess miraculous power.
"Girl, what about you?"
"Me? I will fight with you. I also have my own wishes and ideals."
"What is that girl's ideal?"
Chu Qiao raised the corners of her mouth slightly, with a satisfied and hopeful smile, "I hope to see him rule the world in my lifetime."
The night was as cool as water. On the dark Baishi Mountain, a strong wind blew through the mountains and forests, howling towards the distant north. Those firm beliefs and persistent words shattered and cracked in the wind and scattered into the endless darkness.
I am finally coming to the grasslands of Yanbei.
"girl!"
Suddenly, a shout was heard, and a scout was seen galloping towards them, his shoulder stained with blood, and he shouted loudly: "Brothers are being attacked ahead!"
"Attacked?" He Xiaoteng stood up and asked loudly, "Who? How many soldiers does the enemy have?"
"There were only seven of them, and their origins were unknown. Before the brothers could even open their mouths to ask, they rushed over with their weapons in hand."
Chu Qiao stood up and said in a deep voice: "Let's go and take a look!"
The soldiers of the Southwest Town Envoy jumped on their horses, followed the woman in front, and galloped forward.
Thirty people against seven, the outcome was decided as soon as they started fighting. When Chu Qiao and the others arrived, the scouts of the Southwest Town Envoy had already captured the seven men. Because they were not sure of their identities, they did not kill them. However, everyone's clothes were stained with blood and they looked in a mess.
Chu Qiao felt that she looked familiar. Before she could say anything, one of the men shouted in surprise, "It's Miss Chu!"
The girl frowned, "Do you know me?"
"I am Song Gan, a subordinate of Guard Captain Ajing!"
"Are you Ah Jing's subordinate?" Chu Qiao suddenly realized and said to the others, "We are one of them. It's just a misunderstanding."
He Xiao and the others were shocked. They had just arrived in Yanbei and were already feeling nervous. How could they not be afraid when they had a conflict with the local troops right after arriving? They quickly untied Song Gan and the others, and the two brothers went forward to get close to them.
"What are you doing? Why are you wearing casual clothes? Are you going on a mission?"
As soon as these words came out, several people looked embarrassed. Song Gan thought for a while and smiled awkwardly, "Girl, we are on a mission. You should go to Ximaliang as soon as possible. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been waiting for you and has not left yet."
As soon as the words fell, everyone was delighted. Prince Yan actually took a huge risk and waited for everyone. Could it be that he really didn't want to abandon the Southwest Town Envoy and sent Miss Chu to pick them up? Was it true?
Chu Qiao didn't have a happy smile on her face. She frowned and looked at Song Gan and the others, and said in a deep voice: "What mission are you on?"
"Girl, this is a secret mission." Song Kan covered it up, "We don't dare to wear military uniforms. There are so many people here, it's hard to tell."
"What's so embarrassing about that?" The girl frowned and said sternly, "Your Highness never hides anything from me. Now that we're at war with the inland, why are you sneaking inland like this? What mission are you on?"
She suddenly became angry, frightening everyone. Song Gan's lips trembled. He thought for a long time but still couldn't find an excuse to explain.
"Tell me! Are you spies from the imperial capital?"
"We are not!"
With a swish, Chu Qiao drew out the sword from her waist. Her eyes were cold as she said in a deep voice, "Tell me! Is it true?"
Song Gan was so scared that he knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Miss, we are not here. We are here to escort the Thirteenth Prince back to the imperial capital under the order of the head of the guard."
"The Thirteenth Prince?" Chu Qiao's expression suddenly changed. "What did you say? Where is he?"
"He's... He's..."
"Where is it?" The long sword was cold and was placed on Song Gan's neck. The girl's face was as hard as iron, full of the coldness of a storm.
"There...there."
Chu Qiao's face was cold as she strode forward. He Xiao and others quickly protected her from behind. The two soldiers pulled aside the grass in front of them, and a dark cave suddenly appeared before their eyes. The moment they took the torch and saw the situation inside, everyone's face turned pale.
Chu Qiao stood at the entrance of the cave, holding the sword in her hand, her brows furrowed, her chest heaving violently, and a mad murderous intent surging in her eyes, like an overwhelming sea, rushing to destroy everything.
The three naked Yanbei soldiers looked at Chu Qiao and the others in panic, shaking like a sieve. Behind them, the woman's clothes had been torn to pieces, her hands and feet were tied, her face was swollen, the corners of her mouth were bloodshot, her hair was messy like a bunch of weeds, her body was covered with marks of being squeezed and bitten, and her lower body was a mess. She lay there like a dead body, despair and humiliation constantly emanating from her body. Her tears had dried up, leaving a bright white mark at the corner of her eyes.
At the innermost part of the cave, a one-armed man with his body covered in blood was lying in a corner. The ropes tied to his hands and feet were covered in blood. It was obvious what kind of struggle this man had gone through before. At this moment, even though he was unconscious, his face was still ferocious and furious, filled with despair and rage that could destroy the world!
"You three, come out."
Chu Qiao's voice was hoarse, like a broken string. The soldiers around were all stunned when they heard this and looked at her in astonishment.
The girl was very quiet. She pointed her finger at the three people inside and nodded, "Yes, it's you three."
The three of them ran out in a panic, holding their clothes in their arms, like frightened rabbits. The officers and soldiers of the Southwest Town Government made way for them, as if they were carrying some infectious disease and did not even want to look at them.
With a swish, Chu Qiao suddenly shouted loudly, and using all her strength, she chopped off a soldier's head with one sword. A large amount of blood spurted out suddenly, and the blood in the neck seemed like a rushing river, gushing out wildly! The other two soldiers were startled and picked up their swords to fight back. He Xiao and others drew their long swords from their waists and surrounded them.
“He Xiao,” Chu Qiao stepped on the man’s body and strode into the cave, saying coldly, “Hack these two men to death.”
"yes!"
Suddenly, there was a sound of fierce fighting behind me. Chu Qiao was no longer in the energy to look at it anymore. She closed the messy weeds and walked into the cave filled with the smell of lust. She squatted beside Zhao Chun'er, helped her up, and tried to put on the torn clothes for her.
"Girl! Spare us! Ah!"
A scream was heard, and soon the two men begged for mercy in pain. In the moment of life and death, the fear of death made these people lose their minds. They shouted frantically: "It was the order from His Highness, we are just following it!"
"Girl, please spare us!"
"girl……"
A tear suddenly slid down from Zhao Chun'er's eyes, along her fair skin, fell on her body, and flowed over those disgusting marks. The girl was like a broken doll, tears falling one by one, her mind was blank. Those innocent days were like the winter wind, whistling away from her life. Those beautiful days of youth finally turned into an incomparable irony, mocking her stupidity and humility to the best of her ability. She bit her lips tightly, tears falling down in large drops, and she forced herself not to cry out loud.
Chu Qiao's hands gradually became stiff at the noise outside. She lowered her head, but was unable to put the torn strips of cloth on Zhao Chun'er. Her eyes were wide open, her rims were red, and her face was as pale as a piece of paper. She took off her outer robe and put it on her, then went around behind her and combed her hair.
"Can you still stand up?"
Chu Qiao stood in front of Zhao Chun'er and asked in a low voice.
Zhao Chun'er finally reacted. She raised her head and looked at the woman in military uniform. Chu Qiao stretched out her hand and continued, "I'll take you out. I'll take you home."
Suddenly, a strong hatred flashed in Zhao Chun'er's eyes. She grabbed Chu Qiao's hand, opened her mouth and bit it hard like a mad beast!
Blood immediately slid down Chu Qiao's wrist, and drops all fell on Zhao Chun'er's clothes. The crazy girl bit with all her might and refused to let go. Chu Qiao pursed her lips, slowly squatted down, hugged Zhao Chun'er's shoulders with her other hand, and tears flowed down her face. The girl's voice was low and hoarse, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
"Woo...ah!" After a brief whimper, Zhao Chun'er finally burst into tears with her heart broken. The once favored daughter of heaven seemed like a lowly weed, with scars all over her body from being trampled by the untouchables. She hugged the back of the girl she had hated for eight years, crying madly in grief and despair, "Why? Why do you treat me like this? Kill you! Kill you! Kill you!"
Chu Qiao lay motionless as Zhao Chun'er beat her vigorously. She looked at the man lying in a pool of blood, at his hideous face and furrowed brows, but she could not connect this man with the young man in the pine green robe in her memory. So many broken images flashed through her mind, like a huge storm. The handsome man stood in front of her with a smile on his face, laughing happily, "Ah Chu, I'm old enough to open a government office, build a mansion, and marry a princess!"