Finally, it was time to leave the city.
In the dead of night, the gates of Yinjing City slowly opened, and 100,000 Qi soldiers filed out. The sounds of horses' hooves and the clanging of armor mingled together.
The goal of the 100,000 Qi troops was not to engage in a decisive battle with the Yan army, but to launch a surprise attack on the Yan army's camp under the cover of night. They would burn, hack, or whatever other methods they used, as long as they destroyed the siege equipment built by the Yan army, they would consider it a success.
One hundred thousand Qi troops launched an attack from three sides of Yinjing City. After leaving the city, they dispersed into dozens of small teams, each taking completely different routes to launch a simultaneous surprise attack based on the locations of the Yan army's fortifications, which had been scouted by Qi spies. If they encountered an ambush by the Yan army, they could retreat immediately; after all, with so many teams, the success of just one would be enough.
Soon it was He Yunxiao's turn to use his short knife gang.
He Yunxiao, Chu Fan, Sun Qiang and Wu Jian, former members of the Chu family army, were at the front of the line.
Behind them were a hundred cavalrymen of the Short Swords Army and Ma De's fast horse-drawn carriages.
He Yunxiao cupped his hands to Sun Qiang and Wu Jianyi and said, "Uncle Sun, Uncle Wu, lead the way."
Sun and Wu exchanged a glance. Wu Jian snorted coldly and remained silent, while Sun Qiang said in a friendly tone, "Alright, Young Master He, Young Master Chu, after we leave the city, head southeast for about a hundred li."
Chu Fan said loudly, "Please lead the way, uncles!"
Facing Chu Fan, Wu Jian's expression softened somewhat, and he said, "Old Sun, there's no time to lose, let's go! Giddy up!"
"drive!"
"drive!"
The short-sword army, numbering over a hundred, followed the Qi army out of the city and then sped towards the southeast of Yinjing City, towards the Chu family army's encampment.
In order to take care of the female lead, He Yunxiao did not walk at the front, but always stayed a little ahead of the female lead's carriage.
With Ma Dekuai's driving skills, he could easily catch up with He Yunxiao, who was riding alone, in his carriage drawn by four blue-skinned horses from Hexi. However, the problem was that this was not an official road, and the ground was uneven. If Ma Dekuai drove too fast, the female protagonists would surely suffer.
"Old Ma, slow down! It's only a hundred li away. The Yan army is busy dealing with the Qi army. We can get there before noon!" He Yunxiao said.
Ma Dekuai naturally obeyed.
As the group walked ahead, Wu Jianchao glanced back and saw He Yunxiao strolling leisurely, which made him furious.
"At this time, we are on a march. Does that playboy think this is a spring outing?"
Sun Qiang said, "Old Wu!"
Chu Fan walked ahead and, upon hearing Wu Jian's words, said, "Something may have happened to Brother He. I'll go back and check."
After Chu Fan had gone some distance, Wu Jian sighed loudly, "Sigh! What's the use of the general not leaving the mountain and just bringing back a young lady? Can he convince the people? This trip was a waste."
Sun Qiang reminded him again, "Old Wu, they mean well, so don't be so picky. If you speak any louder, they'll hear you."
"That's good to hear. Since the gates of Yinjing City are still open, why don't we head back now? That way we can get there faster."
Sun Qiang said, "That spoiled brat knows some martial arts, and he's leading about a hundred men." (M.cascoo.net)
Wu Jian continued with a disdainful snort, "Not only that, there's also a whole carload of women."
Meanwhile, Chu Fan rode back to check on He Yunxiao and his sister.
"Brother He, is there anything inconvenient for you here?"
He Yunxiao: ?
What does my brother-in-law mean by this?
"No, everything is normal," He Yunxiao said.
Chu Fan nodded and called out again, "Xiao Xiao."
Xiao Xiao lifted the curtain and looked at Chu Fan, "Brother?"
"Is the carriage comfortable?"
"It was a bit bumpy."
"My horse is steady, would you like to ride with your brother?" Chu Fan asked in the tone of an older brother.
Xiao Xiao's expression changed, and she said, "No, Xiao Xiao wants to ride in a carriage."
Chu Fan nodded, followed his sister's wishes, greeted He Yunxiao again, and returned to the front of the group.
As soon as her brother left, Xiaoxiao immediately gave He Yunxiao a mischievous smile. She winked at him and whispered, "Young Master He, is your horse steady?"
Normally, He Yunxiao would be willing to ride with Xiaoxiao, but at this moment, his "official wife" Ruobao is still in the car. Is this little girl being so naughty because she thinks He is living too long, or does she want to be a self-destructing truck?
“Unstable,” He Yunxiao coldly rejected Xiaoxiao. Then, he secretly reprimanded her, telling her not to overstep her bounds and provoke Ruobao’s emotions.
Xiao Xiao was so scolded by He Yunxiao that she couldn't lift her head.
For her, He Yunxiao gave her "love" and told her "I like you," so he was her truth and faith.
Regardless of whether He Yunxiao is right or wrong, Xiaoxiao takes his words to heart. He Yunxiao is never wrong; if he says Xiaoxiao is wrong, then Xiaoxiao is wrong.
The little girl slumped her shoulders, looking dejected, and dared not utter a word after being reprimanded by He Yunxiao.
He Yunxiao was always one to respond to gentle persuasion but not force. Looking at Xiaoxiao's current state, his heart softened.
Although this little girl almost ruined the important task of comforting Ruobao, the reason she messed things up was ultimately because she liked me. Isn't it too cruel to say that about her...?
He Yunxiao: Xiaoxiao.
Xiao Xiao obediently agreed: "Okay."
He Yunxiao: I almost gave myself away in the heat of the moment. I was too harsh with my words. I apologize.
Xiao Xiao's eyes lit up.
He Yunxiao continued: "Xiaoxiao, I know you're feeling wronged. You're not free when Chuchu is around, and once Chuchu falls asleep, you're controlled by Fan Ziruo, aren't you?"
He Yunxiao's words perfectly captured Xiaoxiao's feelings, and she was almost brought to tears by his words.
After returning from Yan, she almost never spent time alone with He Yunxiao, which must have been incredibly torturous for a sickly young girl.
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