Chapter 108: Chapter 51: Fell Into the Trap

Chunyu Chi remained silent for a long time, suddenly gritting his teeth, his eyes filled with ferocity, he resolutely said: “Yes, we mustn’t miss such a good opportunity!

Summon all the officials above the fourth rank, I want to carefully plan a strategy, we must annihilate that army of two hundred thousand from Dayi Country in one fell swoop!”

“Yes!” The voices of Beichang Country’s soldiers were loud and firm.

The night was as dark as ink, enveloping the land deeply.

A small group of Beichang Country soldiers stealthily sneaked near Dayi country’s military camp like ghosts.

The surroundings were eerily quiet, the gate of the military camp, more than ten feet high, was unexpectedly empty, not a single guard was in sight.

Someone, with a cautious heart, lowered his voice and said: “Boss, something doesn’t seem right! How can there be no guards at the entrance of Dayi country’s military camp? Could there be a trick?”

However, the leader was extremely arrogant, let out a cold laugh: “They’ve all gone to mourn their Marshal’s death, there’s no mind to guard any gates.”

Sure enough, after listening closely, his subordinates faintly heard subdued cries from within the camp.

“Boss, this is a great opportunity for us to gain credit!” one of the subordinates said excitedly.

The leader’s face was also full of excitement, greed and urgency gleaming in his eyes: “Be careful and vigilant! Divide into four groups and spread out, do not alert Dayi Country’s soldiers. Once you reach the target, set the fire immediately, and send the signal as soon as you succeed!”

“Yes!” The voices rose in unison.

Thus, these dozen or so people cautiously infiltrated Dayi Country’s military camp under the cover of night.

The shadows of the trees swayed around, resembling sinister ghostly figures.

They dared not slacken, each step was taken with extreme care, inching closer to their target.

Wherever they went, they faintly saw soldiers drinking, crying sorrowfully as they drank.

These dozen or so people became increasingly cautious, looking for an opportunity.

Zhai Wen stood at a high spot, seeing the arrival of these dozen enemy soldiers.

He slightly curved his lips, coldly instructing Mi Yi: “Leave none alive, light the prepared bonfires! Send the signal to Chunyu Chi, who is ambushed outside.”

“Yes!” Mi Yi took the order and acted swiftly and efficiently.

Soon, the four groups of vanguard from Beichang Country were silently slaughtered on the spot before they could react, leaving no traces!

Flames suddenly shot up to the sky, the dazzling signal lights particularly bright in the night sky.

Beichang Country’s soldiers, seeing this, cheered excitedly, “Prince, our men have succeeded.”

However, Chunyu Chi was exceptionally cautious, raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, coldly saying: “Patience, just wait a moment longer.”

Under the cover of night, the original tranquility of Dayi Country’s military camp was shattered by sudden cries of alarm.

“There’s a fire, put it out quickly!”

Immediately following, someone frantically shouted, “No, Beichang Country has invaded!”

The chaotic cries instantly echoed through the night sky, the entire camp was like a cauldron that had exploded.

Dayi Country’s soldiers were thrown into turmoil, fleeing in all directions like headless flies.

Chunyu Chi’s tightly wound heartstrings completely relaxed at this moment, his face finally revealing a sinister smile, he raised his sword high, screaming hoarsely: “Soldiers, attack!”

Beichang Country’s army charged into Dayi Country’s military camp like a ferocious tiger descending the mountain.

As the enemy flooded in, Zhai Wen’s lips curled upwards, his eyes filled with cold light, he gave an order: “Crossbowmen, archers, fire!”

Instantly, a dense rain of crossbows and arrows shot towards Beichang Country’s army.

The neighing of horses and the screams of soldiers rose and fell, echoing to the skies.

“Prince, we’ve been tricked!” Desperate cries echoed within the army.

“Retreat, retreat quickly!” Chunyu Chi shouted hoarsely.

But at this moment, arrows rained everywhere, Beichang Country’s soldiers panicked and fled in disarray, suffering heavy casualties.

The crowd fought desperately to escort Chunyu Chi to the camp gate, only to hear Dayi Country’s soldiers jeering mockingly: “Chunyu Chi, this is your death ground! Attack!”

Surrounded and attacked from both sides, Beichang Country’s soldiers were like turtles in a jar, powerless to resist.

Inside the camp, the sounds of battle outside were deafening, Shen Ruoxi, holding the Dragon Roar Sword, frequently glanced outside, her eyes full of eagerness, wishing she could rush out immediately to join the fight.

Jun Moling, however, was half-leaning on the bed, confident and calm.

Watching her anxious look, he slowly said: “Miss Shen, your task today is to protect me, you are not allowed to go out.”

Shen Ruoxi retorted, not very kindly: “I know.”

Jun Moling slightly raised an eyebrow, chuckling softly: “You’re the only one who dares to speak to me like that.”

In his words, there was unexpectedly a touch of affection.

Shen Ruoxi’s lips curled slightly, revealing a relaxed smile.

One must know, the name Jun Moling has always represented absolute authority in people’s hearts.

He is the Emperor’s cousin, and if it weren’t for his father passing early, perhaps the high throne would have been his.

Since childhood, he was a prodigy, greatly favored by the former Emperor, and even the current Emperor respects him a lot.

In this world, there should be few who are not afraid of his majesty!

Yet, she didn’t know why, she not only wasn’t afraid of him, but could also occasionally scold him.

“You aren’t a tiger, why can’t I speak to you like this.” Shen Ruoxi said looking at him.

“Shen Ruoxi, why did you say you escaped from the Capital City?” Jun Moling asked, puzzled.

“Prince, you’re quite nosy.” Shen Ruoxi pursed her lips.

“You are now a Marquis, your father and brother have earned you immense glory, who would bully you?” Jun Moling continued to ask.

“Prince, can’t you stop asking? If I asked you who is the woman who gave you that small box, the woman you fancy, would you tell me?” Shen Ruoxi countered.

Jun Moling’s lips curled, “If you asked, I would say, but it would be futile as you do not know her.

Since you’ve come to the camp uninvited, can’t I ask? Have you considered the consequences if His Majesty holds you accountable?”

Shen Ruoxi didn’t expect him to admit it, that there was indeed a woman he fancies.

Someone like him, lost in love affairs, forgetting his responsibilities, seemed somewhat unreal.

She stopped dwelling on it, her lips curling, “Prince, are you afraid of His Majesty’s blame?”

Jun Moling’s eyes carried a faint smile, slowly responding: “I just want to protect you, but don’t I deserve to know the reason?

If you don’t clarify, why should I fight a pointless battle with His Majesty for you?”

Shen Ruoxi pressed her lips, fingers clenched, “Must I tell?”

Jun Moling nodded slightly, responding: “Naturally.”

Shen Ruoxi gently pressed her brow, finally revealing everything, “After I divorced Xiao Chengyi, His Majesty… was determined to want me to enter the palace.

During those two years in the Xiao Family, I worked hard to transform myself into a virtuous and chaste household lady, the hardships and exhaustion are difficult to express.”

She paused, gritted her teeth, and continued to pour out: “At the thought of spending the rest of my life in that bottomless Imperial Palace, I felt a chill.”

Moreover, my cousin is an Imperial Concubine in the palace, how could I compete with her for a man? Would I still be human?

But the Emperor imprisoned me, and even had the Astronomical Bureau fix a date for me to enter the palace. If I didn’t escape, would I really become his Imperial Concubine?”

Jun Moling’s eyes flickered, the emotions within them unfathomable, as if her reason had deeply shocked him.

What kind of reaction is this? Shen Ruoxi was puzzled, completely unable to understand his mind.

Lowering her voice, she continued: “If I gain military merit, perhaps His Majesty will reverse his decision, and my time here is also to fulfill my own wish, I hope the Marshal will allow it.”

Jun Moling just quietly watched her, his gaze deep and focused.

As Shen Ruoxi gradually found it difficult to withstand his seemingly all-seeing eyes, he softly opened his thin lips and asked: “After divorcing Xiao Chengyi, what kind of man do you want to find?”

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