After all, whether his small body can withstand the power stimulated by the poison is another matter!
Xu Yuehua seized the opportunity, his figure flashing like the wind, and pierced the short soldier's chest with a sword!
"No!"
The soldier screamed and fell backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground.
Xu Yuehuai looked at the short soldier lying on the ground and sighed slightly.
Ignoring her warnings, recklessly taking the poisonous beads, and even daring to harm others and covet her, this person deserves to die!
However, just when she thought victory was in sight, the tall soldier next to her, who had been stunned, saw the short soldier lying on the ground and Xu Yuehuai covered in wounds, and a look of fear flashed in his eyes.
"Who...who are you? Why are you stopping us?" the tall soldier asked in a trembling voice. His voice echoed across the open grassland, sounding exceptionally jarring.
Xu Yuehuai raised her head, looking calmly at the tall soldier, and slowly said, "I am just an ordinary citizen passing by. The reason I stopped you is because I have seen that bead in your hand before. It is a poison created by someone to disrupt the peace of our four countries. It can make people lose their minds and go crazy, just like what happened to that soldier just now."
The tall soldier's face turned deathly pale upon hearing Xu Yuehuai's words. He stared wide-eyed at her, as if trying to find a flaw in her gaze. But Xu Yuehuai's eyes were firm and sincere, leaving him no room for doubt. His voice trembled as he asked, "Then...what should I do now?" His voice was filled with confusion and helplessness.
Xu Yuehuai stood in front of the tall soldier, a hint of barely perceptible sympathy in her eyes.
She spoke slowly, her voice calm and steady: "You only have one choice now—take me to see your superiors and tell them everything."
The tall soldier frowned, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. His gaze lingered on Xu Yuehuai, and the deep look in her eyes made him uneasy. He hesitated for a moment, then finally made up his mind.
He stood up and looked deeply at the short, dead soldier's body on the ground, as if conveying some kind of belief.
Then, he turned around and gestured to Xu Yuehuai: "Come with me."
The two walked side by side on the path leading to the border town. The night gradually faded, and the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn. The scenery along the way gradually became clear in the morning light, but their moods were as heavy as the sky about to break through the darkness.
Xu Yuehuai broke the silence first, her voice soft yet firm: "I know you may have doubts about me, but please believe me, everything I've said is true. If that poison bead is widely used, the consequences will be unimaginable."
The tall soldier didn't speak, but his pace quickened involuntarily. He seemed to be trying to process Xu Yuehuai's words, while also reflecting on his previous behavior.
When they arrived at the border city, dawn was already breaking. The tall city walls looked solemn and majestic in the morning sun, and soldiers were busy patrolling the city gates.
The tall soldier led Xu Yuehuai to the camp and headed straight for the general guarding the city's tent.
Upon hearing the report, General Lin immediately emerged from his tent. He was a middle-aged man with a resolute face and deep eyes. He sized up Xu Yuehuai, a hint of doubt in his gaze.
"And who is this?" General Lin asked.
“She…she…” The tall soldier stammered, seemingly unsure how to introduce Xu Yuehuai.
Seeing this, Xu Yuehuai stepped forward and performed a standard courtly greeting: "General Lin, I am Xu Yuehuai, and I have something important to report to you."
Upon hearing this, General Lin's expression hardened. He immediately invited the two men into his tent and ordered tea to be served.
After sitting down in the tent, Xu Yuehuai began to recount in detail how he discovered the poisonous bead and how dangerous it was.
General Lin listened with a furrowed brow, nodding occasionally in agreement. When he heard that the poisonous bead might trigger a disaster, his expression became extremely grave. He immediately ordered the entire area where the bead was located to be destroyed and dispatched soldiers to investigate the truth of the matter.
Watching General Lin's busy figure, Xu Yuehuai breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that although she had paid a huge price, she had finally prevented a potential disaster. She stood up and bowed deeply to General Lin: "Thank you for your trust and support, General Lin."
General Lin waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite. He walked up to Xu Yuehuai and carefully examined her: "You...you are the legendary Princess Heyue?"
Xu Yuehua smiled slightly and nodded: "Yes, I am Heyue."
General Lin's face showed surprise: "I've heard of your great name for a long time, but I never expected to see you here. Why are you here?"
Xu Yuehua whispered in General Lin's ear, "Actually, I came to ask General Lin to borrow troops."
General Lin frowned again: "Borrow troops? What do you want to borrow troops for?"
Xu Yuehuai followed General Lin into the inner room, where she explained her plans and objectives in detail. Her voice carried a convincing power that moved General Lin deeply.
After listening to Xu Yuehuai's words, General Lin fell into deep thought. He was silent for a moment, then looked up at Xu Yuehuai: "Your plan is dangerous, but I trust you. I am willing to lend you troops, but you must agree to one condition."
Xu Yuehuai immediately asked, "What are the conditions?"
General Lin's eyes revealed a hint of determination: "You must ensure your safety. You are the Queen Consort of our Great Zhou Kingdom, and your safety is related to the safety of the entire country."
Xu Yuehuai smiled and nodded, solemnly promising, "I guarantee it."
General Lin agreed with satisfaction and then ordered the soldiers to prepare to depart.
Before setting off, he walked up to the tall soldier and patted him on the shoulder: "You did a great job."
A complex emotion flashed in the tall soldier's eyes, and he said in a low voice, "Thank you for the compliment, General."
Then, he turned to Xu Yuehuai and bowed deeply: "Your Highness, thank you for your guidance. I will always remember this incident."
Xu Yuehuai waved his hand at him, "As long as you behave well in the future, that's fine."
The tall soldier naturally understood what she meant. "I will!" He had already released everyone he had captured and would never dare to do it again.
Xu Yuehuai turned to General Lin and said, "General Lin, let's set off."
Thus, under the morning sun, an elite army, led by Xu Yuehuai and General Lin, secretly embarked on their journey to the Kingdom of Dongsang.
Although many soldiers did not know what they were supposed to do, not one dared to disobey orders.
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