Chapter 165 Soft Armor
Qin Jinzhi had a group of personal guards on the battlefield.
This team is special because all of them are women.
Most of these women were the daughters of soldiers in the military camp. Their martial arts skills and courage were no less than those of their fathers and brothers. Fighting on the battlefield and making meritorious contributions were also their ideals.
The Zhenbei Army has produced female generals before, but only a handful. Before Qin Jinzhi went to the battlefield, these female soldiers were always a headache for Qin Ye, who didn't know how to deal with them.
After Qin Jinzhi left, Qin Ye handed over all the female soldiers to her.
Everyone is exceptionally skilled, and it's inevitable that they will be proud and arrogant.
Qin Jinzhi didn't waste any words and went straight for the punches.
They just brutally beat people into submission.
As Qin San's reputation began to rise in the military camp, the female soldiers all followed Qin Jinzhi with complete respect.
As soon as the war ended, these female soldiers followed the prison cart escorting Huangfu Nanfeng into the capital.
They were secretly training at the Prince of Zhenbei's residence.
Therefore, Qin Jinzhi has no fear of not being able to establish the Thousand Birds Guard.
With ample manpower available, these female soldiers are the best choice to serve in the palace.
Just as Minister Du was still giving a passionate speech on behalf of the eight Thousand Bird Guards in the palace.
The Thousand Bird Guards, stationed throughout the palace, had long been fulfilling their respective duties.
The Thousand Bird Guards were present at the Empress's palace, during the Emperor and Empress's processions, at the palace gates, and on the palace patrols.
Looking at Qin Jinzhi, who managed the Thousand Birds Guard so well, the emperor felt a surge of pride. The child he had raised since childhood had truly grown up.
Meanwhile, Wei Cha impeached each of the people who had submitted memorials to impeach Qin Jinzhi over the past few days.
They had never seen an old man with such abundant qi and blood.
Cursing is like having the power to prolong one's life; it starts from the start of court and continues until the sun is high in the sky.
This left them so busy that they had no time to investigate Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi returned to the Empress's palace after court.
To everyone's surprise, the old lady snorted coldly as soon as she saw Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi sniffed and smiled ingratiatingly, "Grandmother, what's for lunch? I'm starving."
The Empress snorted coldly, "What's the point of eating? Anyway, I don't have many days left to live. I'll just wait until I've collected your body, and then I'll follow you there with a rope."
Qin Jinzhi shrank her neck and knelt down at the Empress's feet quite consciously.
The Empress was even more furious when she saw Qin Jinzhi's ingratiating smile. "You dared to keep such a big thing from me? You've really grown up, your wings have hardened, and you think you can disregard the words of this old woman!"
Qin Jinzhi tugged at the Empress's sleeve. "Grandmother, I'm back safe and sound. Don't you know how skilled I am? The master you hired for me is the number one expert in the martial arts world. I have plenty of ways to protect myself."
The Empress slammed her hand on the table.
Do you know how dangerous that battlefield is?
You actually went to the battlefield without saying a word!
A moment's distraction could cost you your life!
You're the only one left in the Qin family!
If anything were to happen to you, how could I face your deceased grandmother, your deceased father, and everyone in the Qin family who had perished!
Qin Jinzhi touched her nose. "I'm not the only one in the Qin family. The old man is still alive, isn't he?"
The Empress slapped her on the back in anger, "You're deliberately trying to anger me! Swear to me that you'll never go to the battlefield again."
Qin Jinzhi sighed, "Grandmother, the battlefield is the destiny of the Qin family. Grandfather is getting old, and the Zhenbei Army cannot be left without someone to take over."
The queen, her eyes red, roared, "What fate? I just want you to live!"
Qin Jinzhi remained silent. She had too many things left undone, and she would surely return to the battlefield if war broke out again in Jin.
She didn't want to lie to her grandmother.
Enraged, the Empress slapped Qin Jinzhi on the back several more times.
"If you don't speak, you'll stay kneeling here. You can get up when you've figured things out!"
The Queen got up and returned to her room.
Qin Jinzhi knelt in the middle of the courtyard.
Inside the room, Granny Li and Granny Zhao looked outside with concern.
"Your Majesty, if the princess keeps kneeling like this, her legs will be ruined."
The Empress said coldly, "I'll take care of her even if she's crippled. It's better than her losing her life on the battlefield. You all fought alongside me through thick and thin on the battlefield, so you know how dangerous it is."
Looking at the child who had grown up under their watchful eyes, Granny Li and Granny Zhao knew that the Empress felt sorry for her, but this princess had always been very opinionated.
Once you've decided to do something, nothing can stop you.
But if I keep kneeling like this, what if my legs really get damaged?
Half an hour later, a chubby figure peeked out and peered around, then sneakily ran to Qin Jinzhi's side.
Feiyan was carrying a huge basket.
"Princess, wipe your face."
Qin Jinzhi took the washed silk handkerchief, wiped the sweat from her face, and then handed it to Feiyan.
Feiyan then took out a large bowl from the basket. "Princess, this is eight-treasure rice. There is also pigeon soup in the basket."
Qin Jinzhi took the large bowl. "Have you eaten?"
Feiyan nodded and hid behind the table.
The Empress watched as the dog furtively fed Qin Jinzhi and said to Zhao and Li, "Look, someone cares about her more than you do. They're worried she'll go hungry in such a short time."
Looking at Feiyan, who thought she had hidden herself well, Granny Li and Granny Zhao didn't know whether to laugh or offer advice.
After the meal, Feiyan took out a plate of peeled Feizixiao (a type of Chinese liquor) from the basket.
"Princess, they're all iced."
Qin Jinzhi picked one up and stuffed it into Feiyan's mouth.
Feiyan smiled, her eyes crinkling, "It's so sweet, Princess, eat up."
The Queen looked at Fei Yan, who was hiding behind the table, and took a deep breath.
"Get them both inside!"
Granny Li said with a smile, "I'll go and call the princess right away."
The Empress still felt sorry for the princess.
Granny Li walked into the courtyard and said, "Princess, Her Majesty summons you."
Feiyan covered her face, "The Empress has found me!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled, got up, and went into the house.
The Empress still had her back to Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi readily knelt down at the Empress's feet.
At this moment, Granny Zhao came out from the inner room, carrying a bundle in her hand.
"Princess, this is a soft armor specially made for you by Her Majesty. It is impervious to swords and spears, and water and fire, making it even more durable than the iron armor you are currently wearing."
Qin Jinzhi said with a grin, "I knew it, Grandmother loves me the most."
She unbuttoned her clothes, took off the iron armor that the empress had made for her, and put on the soft armor.
"It fits perfectly, thank you, Your Majesty."
Qin Jinzhi grabbed the Empress's waist.
The Empress sighed. She knew the child's temperament all too well, having raised him herself.
Since we cannot stop her from going to the battlefield, we will do everything we can to protect her life.
The Empress, her eyes red, held Qin Jinzhi in her arms.
"Jinzhi, you must know that your grandmother is living for you. If anything happens to you, I will go with you."
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