What a cunning Ji Jin! What a cunning Qi Nuan! It turns out he's the fool.
Hahaha, he's the biggest fool. He's been completely manipulated by the fool he thought he was.
From this day forward, Ji Jin and Qi Nuan are irreconcilable enemies.
He watched Qi Nuan's departing figure, his hatred growing ever deeper.
As soon as Qi Nuan left the prefectural government, he rushed to the military camp.
She dismounted and saw Yan Gong, asking, "Is everyone here?"
Seeing her pale face, Yan Gong knew something had gone wrong, but now was not the time to ask more questions. "Everything is ready."
"Alright, pass on the order, let's go now."
Upon hearing Qi Nuan's order, the others did not ask any further questions.
As previously planned, the army was divided into two groups: Xu Qilang and Ji Jin led the first echelon, Wang Congxin led the others in the middle, and Qi Nuan and Lou Wan led the cavalry at the rear.
"Open the city gates immediately."
Ji Jin brandished his token and shouted sternly at the guards at the gate.
The soldiers naturally recognized Ji Jin, and upon seeing the city gate pass in his hand, they dared not delay and quickly stepped forward to open the city gate.
They saw the menacing army.
The other civilians quickly stood aside. It was already dusk, and there weren't many people on the street, but seeing so many soldiers leaving the city, they all started talking about it.
"I wonder what place they're going to attack this time?"
"It doesn't matter where they attack, as long as we win."
"I see that there are quite a few soldiers deployed this time, it must be a big battle."
Although Hedong County would occasionally send troops to subdue other small forces in the surrounding area, they usually only brought a few thousand men at most.
The population of Qi Nuan now exceeds ten thousand, naturally attracting some attention.
...
Qi Nuan and his group were unaware of the discussions among the people; their most important task now was to leave Hedong.
Their actions with so many soldiers will soon be noticed as suspicious.
Those below might not know, but how could Bai Jiao's entourage not know that there had been no fighting recently?
After exiting the city gate, Qi Nuan glanced back at it with a cold expression and said to her subordinates, "Pass down the order to have the soldiers in front advance at full speed."
"Yes, General."
The soldier agreed, mounted his horse, and rode forward, urging the people ahead to hurry on.
Bai Jiao, standing in front of the desk, looked out the window at the sky growing darker and darker, gradually being enveloped in darkness, but no one noticed anything amiss.
Useless. They're all a bunch of useless trash.
He gritted his teeth, his eyes red and swollen.
He waited and waited before the person finally appeared.
When Yu Shen learned that Qi Nuan and the others had left with the army, he realized something was wrong and immediately went to the prefectural government to find Bai Jiao. He happened to run into Xu Erniang, and when the two of them went to the study, they saw Bai Jiao standing there.
Yu Shen stepped forward to help Bai Jiao release the acupoints.
Without them saying anything more, Bai Jiao knew that Qi Nuan must have run away with her people. As soon as he was free, he said fiercely, "Go after them."
He took two steps forward but almost fell to the ground. Xu Erniang quickly helped him up and asked worriedly, "Boss, are you alright?"
"It's alright." Bai Jiao stopped and said to the two men, "Take the troops to stop them, and bring more men."
He gritted his teeth, his voice filled with ruthlessness: "If you can't stop them, then kill them all."
Xu Erniang was startled, but Yu Shen decisively went to mobilize troops.
Bai Jiao naturally noticed the way Xu Erniang was looking at him. He turned around and looked at Xu Erniang, saying, "You don't need to go. Keep an eye on the prefectural government."
His eyes were bloodshot, his gaze fierce, and his tone icy.
Xu Erniang didn't know if he suspected her, but she couldn't say anything at the moment.
All I could do was nod in agreement under his gaze.
Bai Jiao gripped the jade pendant tighter and tighter, his palms already bleeding. Looking at the blood-stained jade pendant in his hand, a trace of disgust and murderous intent flashed in his eyes. He really wanted to smash the jade pendant in his hand.
But after thinking it over and over, he still didn't throw the jade pendant away.
After regaining some strength, he and Yu Shen immediately led their troops to pursue the person.
The sound of horses' hooves echoed in the darkness, startling the birds in the forest into a flurry of flight, emitting unpleasant and noisy cries.
At this point, it was unclear how much time had passed; it seemed like a long time had gone by, yet it also seemed like only a short time had passed.
Lou Wanxing rode to Qi Nuan's side.
He said, "The pursuers are catching up soon."
Qi Nuan nodded, looked at Yan Gong, and said, "Yan Gong, please go first."
Yan Gong nodded, knowing that staying behind wouldn't help Qi Nuan and the others much.
Upon hearing Qi Nuan's words, he spurred his horse forward.
Most of the men they led were infantry, while the pursuers were definitely cavalry. It was expected that they would catch up with them at this point, but they probably didn't have many men with them.
They were not afraid of Qi Nuan and the others at all.
However, any harm that can be avoided should of course be avoided as much as possible.
"keep going."
Qi Nuan gave the order.
Some time has passed.
Qi Nuan looked up and saw two very faint moons in the sky. Of course, Qi Nuan knew that these were not two moons, but the sun and the moon.
When the moon fades and the sun rises.
Then it got light.
"The infantry advanced rapidly, while the cavalry halted, preparing to engage in battle."
Lou Wan and Qi Nuan walked side by side, facing backward.
They were waiting for the pursuers to arrive.
The sky was already beginning to lighten.
Although the pursuers were still some distance away, Qi Nuan could already see the people who were about to catch up.
Bai Jiao was dressed in white, but the white clothes were no longer as white as when they were first seen. They were covered in mud, his hair was messy, and his eyes were bloodshot. He looked quite disheveled.
"Control..."
The horses' hooves kicked up clouds of dust.
Once the dust settled, Bai Jiao looked at the people opposite him. After scanning the area, he did not see Ji Jin.
Looking at Qi Nuan, his voice was exceptionally cold.
"You still have a chance to regret it now."
Qi Nuan shook her head. "No need for further words. If you want to fight, then fight."
"Fine, as you wish, kill without mercy."
Bai Jiao looked at him coldly, and said something to Shen Dao.
"kill……"
Yu Shen obeyed the order and led his men on horseback to charge forward.
Qi Nuan and Lou Wan also led their men to greet them.
"war……"
Bai Jiao stood on his horse at the rear, watching their battle. If his martial arts skills hadn't been incomplete, he would have definitely made Qi Nuan pay.
Qi Nuan and Lou Wan exchanged a glance. They focused their attack on Yu Shen, determined to take his life here.
No matter how powerful he is, he can't fight off four people with two hands. Now that he's here, he can forget about going back.
Outside the battlefield, Bai Jiao naturally saw through Qi Nuan and the others' plans.
He said to the soldiers, "Whoever attacks Qi Nuan and Lou Wan and takes their heads will be the general. All of you, charge at them together!"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers naturally turned their attention to Qi Nuan and Lou Wan.
However, Qi Nuan and her group were not to be trifled with.
The soldiers left behind were all fierce generals in Qi Nuan's army.
Under their onslaught, no one could get close to Qi Nuan's side.
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