jdhmnovel Chapter 218: Going to War on Behalf of My Father
Chapter 218: Going to War on Behalf of My Father
Yan Wanwan stood in the Prince of Dongping's mansion. She closed her eyes and her consciousness spread out in all directions like a tide.
The city was completely silent. People had gone to bed early and there were not even any rats on the quiet streets.
As her spiritual consciousness continued to spread outward, she immediately sensed the smell of decay.
In the dark woods outside the city, those gray-white eyeballs glowed with strange light, and densely packed figures walked forward stiffly. They were the terrifying zombie army, numbering thousands.
"It's really good."
Yan Wanwan shouted angrily, and a point of silver light instantly condensed at her fingertips. The light grew brighter and brighter, and in a flash it expanded into a dazzling ball of light. Her face turned pale at a speed visible to the naked eye, and fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead.
With her command, the ball of light exploded into countless silver threads, forming a light and shadow above the zombie army, instantly sucking in those twisted and hideous figures.
In the blink of an eye, the zombie army disappeared into the forest, as if they had never existed.
After doing all this, Yan Wanwan staggered, held onto the roof and slowly sat down. The dizziness in front of her eyes made her realize that she had just exhausted herself.
It’s not that she doesn’t want to keep these zombies for her own use, but the Prince of Dongping is very cunning, and she is afraid that he has planted spies among the zombies.
After sitting quietly for a quarter of an hour, she reappeared outside Dongping Prefecture and took out a brocade bag from her sleeve. She scattered the seeds inside around.
Covered by bursts of green light, the seeds took root as soon as they landed on the ground, and in the blink of an eye they grew into inconspicuous weeds. Their roots intertwined into a web underground, and any movement could not escape her perception.
Just as she was about to leave, she heard a movement in the distance. Yan Wanwan narrowed her eyes and saw several dark figures approaching quickly.
She recognized the men's attire; they were the guards of the Prince of Dongping.
"It came so quickly."
She sneered and swiped her fingers through the air. The space in front of her twisted for a moment to form a vortex.
Before the guards arrived, she had disappeared into the night.
At the last moment, she seemed to hear someone shouting, "Catch her!"
The moonlight was shining brightly, covering the earth with a bright white, and there was clear light everywhere.
Yan Wanwan's figure suddenly appeared in the boudoir of the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion. She could no longer hold on and fell headfirst onto the bed. Without even blinking, she fell asleep instantly.
The next day, when Yan Wanwan opened the door, the glaring sunlight made her squint.
She raised her hand to cover her forehead and realized that it was already afternoon.
"Awake?" A cold male voice came from the corridor. Yan Wanwan turned around and saw Qin Yu leaning against a vermilion lacquer pillar. He was wearing a black brocade robe, which made him look even thinner.
He stood straight, staring at her intently.
"Why are you still here?" Yan Wanwan asked unhappily. She remembered that this man should be recuperating from his injuries, so why did he still have the time to hang around here?
Qin Yu stood up and walked slowly to her. He leaned forward slightly, his nose almost touching her hair.
Yan Wanwan subconsciously took a step back, but he grabbed her wrist.
"Why do you smell like the Prince of Dongping?" His voice suddenly turned cold. "Did you go up to see him last night?"
Yan Wanwan was stunned for a moment, then angrily shook off his hand: "Are you a dog nose?"
"Sharper than a dog's nose." Qin Yu pressed forward, cornering her. "Wan Wan, if you have anything to ask, you can come to me. Why would you want to get involved with that treacherous man? He can't help."
Yan Wanwan's mouth twitched. This person's words were becoming more and more unscrupulous. He really said anything.
"Then you can help?"
"Yes, you can tell me anything."
Yan Wanwan waved her hand and said, "Forget it. I'm not yours. I'm sorry to bother you."
Qin Yu's eyes flickered. "Then is it okay to trouble an outsider, the Prince of Dongping?"
Yan Wanwan: “…”
It seems like you are all outsiders and there is no comparison.
"Always, thank you for your concern. But you should take care of yourself first. Running around before your wound has healed, aren't you afraid of it opening again?"
"Are you concerned about me?" Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
"I'm afraid you'll die at my doorstep. It's unlucky." After saying that, Yan Wanwan pushed him away and strode out of the yard.
Qin Yu's low laughter came from behind her. The corners of her mouth twitched and she couldn't help but quicken her pace. Has this man become stupid after the divorce?
"Wanwan, you dropped something."
Qin Yu's laughter followed closely behind her, but she ignored it. Soon she heard another voice, "It's a hidden weapon in jewelry."
"Where is it?" Yan Wanwan immediately turned around and started searching all over the place.
Sure enough, after a while, I saw something that looked like a bracelet dropped on the ground. It was plain and simple, and it didn't look like a hidden weapon at all.
"It really was dropped by me, thank you very much!" Yan Wanwan picked it up quickly and happily prepared to take it away to study it carefully.
The haunting voice behind him spoke again, "Most people don't know how to use this bracelet, but I do. Do you need...?"
Yan Wanwan's smile froze. The hidden weapon in her arms felt as hot as fire, and she instantly had the urge to return it.
Oh, I was careless.
She refused without hesitation: "No need!"
As the two were arguing, the steward came running over in a hurry, announcing, "County Lady, the emperor's decree has arrived! Please go and receive it now."
"..." Qin Yu murmured softly, frowning, "I'm afraid it's not a good thing."
Yan Wanwan had already guessed the contents of the imperial edict, and a look of surprise crossed her face. That man had acted so decisively and swiftly, actually getting the emperor to agree to his outrageous proposal in such a short time.
It seems that his importance in the emperor's heart is much greater than he knows.
Yan Wanwan walked towards the front hall, and Qin Yu followed closely behind. At this time, the eunuch who announced the imperial edict had been waiting in the front hall for a long time.
Seeing Yan Wanwan come in, he nodded slightly and unfolded the bright yellow scroll in his hand.
"By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: The war in the northern border is intense, and the Rong and Di tribes are rampant. The Prince of Zhennan is commendable for his loyalty and bravery, leading the army to resist the enemy, but unfortunately he has been seriously injured. However, a country cannot be without a general, and an army cannot be without a commander. I have heard that the Prince of Zhennan's daughter, Yan Wanwan, has been well-versed in military texts since childhood, proficient in martial arts, and possesses extraordinary strategic skills. I hereby order Yan Wanwan to lead the army in her father's stead to annihilate the Rong and Di tribes. I grant her military tokens, authorizing her to mobilize 100,000 troops from the northern border. I hope you will live up to my expectations and return victorious soon. Upon your return, I will reward you handsomely. I decree this."
"Your servant accepts the order." She kowtowed to express her gratitude in a calm voice.
When she stood up, she saw that Qin Yu's face had become extremely ugly.
His eyes were fixed on the military token in the hands of the eunuch who announced the decree, and a hint of emotion that she could not understand flashed in his eyes.
"County Lady!" The eunuch who announced the decree handed the imperial edict and the token to Yan Wanwan and said in a low voice, "The Emperor has specifically instructed you to depart immediately. The northern border...can't wait."
Yan Wanwan nodded, "I understand!"