Leaving Beijing for the expedition
Yunti went straight to Wanbao Pavilion after leaving the Imperial College. Her external martial arts skills had always been good, but if she wanted to help Yun Xiao on the battlefield, she still needed spiritual power. Wanbao Pavilion was like a black market, so it was sure to have what she needed.
As soon as Yunti stepped into Wanbao Pavilion, a steward came to greet him. "I wonder what the guest needs?" the steward said with a smile.
"I've heard that the Wanbao Pavilion has a reputation that suits its purpose, so I came here to ask for something." Yunti wanted to test him and didn't directly state what he needed.
The steward patted his chest and said confidently, "You can tell me what I am talking about. My Wanbao Pavilion is well-known for a long time. Even if I don't have it now, I will do my best to provide it."
This was exactly what Yunti wanted, and she smiled: "Then I feel relieved."
She told the steward what she wanted, and he understood immediately. A moment later, he returned with a brocade box in hand. He opened the box and introduced it to Yunti: "This is Ling Ning Pill. After taking it, it can maintain the cultivation level of a great monk for three days. However, the drug has significant side effects. At the mildest, it can cause general fatigue and confinement to bed, while at the worst, it can cause loss of mind and oblivion."
Yunti thought about it and decided to accept it. With her current strength, if she wanted to not be a drag on the battlefield, she had to use external objects to improve her skills. This time, Ningchang Kingdom and the Yun family were in danger, and she didn't want to hide behind her father anymore!
When the steward saw Yunti accept it, he said, "This is a respectful farewell to Miss Yun. I wish you all the best."
Yunti was stunned. She had never revealed her identity, so how did the manager know...
"Haha." Yunti smiled knowingly. Wanbao Pavilion was indeed worthy of its reputation in the martial arts world.
Yunti was called by his father as soon as he returned home. Yun Xiao couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw his beautiful daughter. In his early years, he was either fighting in battles or patrolling the camps, and it was usually his wife who took care of the young daughter. Now he had to leave again before he could spend a few more years with his daughter. Yun Xiao's nose suddenly felt a little sour.
Yunti had never seen her father's eyes turn red before, and she couldn't help but ask, "Daddy, do you have something to tell me?"
Yun Xiao pursed his lips. "Dad is leaving for the war, and the only thing he's worried about before he leaves is you. You're powerless and can't protect yourself. His Majesty is determined to weaken the Yun family this time. Without Dad in the capital, I'm afraid someone will soon cause trouble for our family. I want to send you to Yecheng until Dad returns..." Yun Xiao hesitated when he mentioned returning. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to come back...
"No!" Yunti shook his head. "I'm not going to Yecheng! I've heard from the Master that I want to go to war with Dad. I've practiced martial arts diligently over the years and I won't hold Dad back. Besides, as a child of Ningchang, I have a duty to defend my homeland! Besides, Dad hasn't fought in many years and is getting old. I'm really worried about him..."
"Nonsense!" Yun Xiao scolded, "How can a girl like you go to the battlefield? Even though you've practiced martial arts since childhood, you have no spiritual power. The battlefield is ever-changing. What if something unexpected happens? What will your parents do? I can't gamble with your life!"
Yunti's eyes were red as she spoke: "Daddy thinks I am useless. I know I am not a spiritual cultivator, but I also want to help you." Yunti did not really want to cry. She knew that her father had a stubborn character. If she suffered a little, maybe her father would soften his heart. But she could not control the tears that fell down her cheeks.
Seeing this, Yun Xiao's tone softened. "Dad didn't mean that. It's just that you absolutely cannot go to the battlefield!"
Yunti cried even harder. She said, "Daddy was away from home all year round when I was little, and now that I'm grown up, it's still the same. Doesn't Daddy want me anymore?"
Yun Xiao was speechless and didn't know how to comfort his daughter. He really loved this sensible daughter. Yun Ti had never complained about anything since she was a child. She learned everything from music, chess, calligraphy, painting, swordplay and gunplay. She followed his arrangements one by one without any complaints. However, the battlefield was dangerous. No matter what, she... couldn't go!
"You can't go to the battlefield anyway." Yun Xiao left in a hurry after leaving this sentence.
Yunti didn't know what to do. He didn't expect that his father would not be persuaded this time. So he had to find another way.
The day of going to war came quietly. Yun Xiao had been busy reorganizing the army and had not been home for the past few days. Only Madam Yun and Yun Ti were with him in the mansion.
A carriage was parked in front of the mansion, surrounded by several servants. Madam Yun spoke to Yunti, who nodded repeatedly with tears in her eyes. She didn't know when she would return home from Yecheng, and she was deeply worried about leaving her mother alone in the capital. However, her father's situation was even more precarious, and she was truly worried. Her father's strict supervision had kept Yunti from making any moves these past few days, so she had to find a way to escape on the way to Yecheng.
Madam Yun touched Yunti's head, her eyes filled with longing yet also a farewell. After a moment, she spoke, "Ti'er, there are many of your father's old friends in Yecheng. They will all take good care of you when you get there. If you feel unwell, please write to me and I will definitely find a way to help you resolve it."
Yunti's eyes were red and swollen, with tears on her face: "Mother, don't worry, I will take good care of myself. You should also take care of your health and don't overwork yourself. My daughter... is leaving..." After she finished speaking, she looked back every few steps and finally got on the carriage and moved forward.
Mrs. Yun watched the carriage going further and further away with tears streaming down her face. She knew that this might be the last time their family would be reunited.
Yun Xiao was already outside the city gate at this moment. The army was huddled together under the city wall. Even the emperor came in person to see him off. The morale of the soldiers was high and their cheers shook the sky.
The emperor and Yun Xiao looked at each other and said, "I believe in the general, and even more so in all of you soldiers. Whether our country can continue to prosper in the future depends on you. Not only for ourselves, but also for the many families in the capital, and for their peaceful lives, we must take up arms, defend our homeland, and never let any foreign invaders go! The good men of Ningchang will not let me down and live up to the people's wishes!"
The soldiers shouted in unison to respond to the emperor's hope. Yun Xiao turned around and gave an order for the army to be ready to march out!
Yunti had left the capital a few days ago by carriage. It was unlikely she'd be able to escape once she reached Yecheng. If she didn't leave now, when would she? She had already hidden her money and clothes outside the city a few days ago. All she needed was the right opportunity.
Yunti lifted the curtain and looked around. After a moment, she said, "Stop the car!"
The carriage stopped and the driver asked, "Miss, what's wrong?"
"We've walked for a long distance and everyone is tired. The mountains and fields here are empty, so why not rest here for a while?" Yunti said as she got off the carriage. She looked at the monks who were accompanying her. They were probably there to protect her, but also to monitor her.
"Ouch." Yunti suddenly covered her stomach and screamed, her facial features twisted as if she was in unbearable pain.
The accompanying maid immediately ran to the ladder and asked, "Miss, what's wrong with you?"
Yunti reluctantly said, "Maybe I ate too many pastries made by my mother before I left, so I have a severe stomachache now. I want to go to the bathroom, so you don't have to follow me." She said as she walked.
The monks looked at each other in silence and did not chase after him.
Time was running out. Yunti arrived at her previous hiding spot and changed into men's clothing. She tied her long hair up, and donned a copper crown with rings, giving her the air of a refined scholar. The border between Qingli and Ningchang was Shuocheng, and even if she took the official road, she wouldn't be able to reach it without stopping. She hoped she could take a shortcut and rendezvous with the main army.
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