The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

When the imperial army marched south to conquer Yunjing, the first target was the first major pass north of Yunjing, called Wusheng Pass. The pass was built at the exit of a valley between two mountains, with walls about four zhang high and stretching to the ridges on both sides, with a total length of about three li.

It possesses the imposing presence of "one man can hold the pass against ten thousand".

An official road winds its way through the front of the pass, while the terrain behind it opens up to connect with a fertile plain, nestled against a small town called "Guanxiang Town".

At this time, Su Jin was hiding among them.

She hadn't been in this town for long, but after serving under the Duke for so long, her vision and skills had improved day by day. Now, she was quite adept at handling tasks such as intelligence gathering.

Now that I have a certain understanding of Guanxiang Town, especially Wusheng Pass, and just as I was about to continue my efforts, I received two letters.

One of the letters was from Deputy General Wang Ming.

One of the letters was from the Duke.

Both letters advised her to pay close attention to a woman named "Lu Shuang." Su Jin, through her rapidly built network of connections, had already made progress and, upon receiving a report from her subordinates, immediately set off for her.

We arrived at the destination quickly.

It is a place near the edge of town, with several simple and even shabby thatched houses surrounded by a fence, which has many holes due to years of disrepair.

At that moment, a tall, nimble-looking girl with spirited eyes was deftly patching up the leaks.

Su Jin examined it carefully and nodded secretly.

"Judging from her appearance and movements, this woman is very suitable for our Demon Suppression Division."

Su Jinjiu, as the deputy demon slayer of the Demon Suppression Division, was always thinking about attracting talent. So, the moment he saw this woman, his professional instincts kicked in, and his heart stirred slightly.

It should be noted that although she had previously relinquished her position as deputy commander of the Demon Suppression Division, this time she was ordered by the Duke to go south to Yunjing to conduct reconnaissance, and the people the Duke gave her were all top-notch members of the Demon Suppression Division.

Everything was under her command.

The implication is self-evident.

In the Duke's mind, she had already been reinstated to her position.

This made Su Jin somewhat tempted, but she didn't act rashly. Instead, she looked at it for a while longer and then basically made up her mind.

"This should be Lu Shuang, the one mentioned in the letters from the Duke and General Wang Ming. If we have the chance, we must win her over. She is currently in a state of confusion and uncertainty, so joining the Demon Suppression Division might not be a bad thing for her."

As she was thinking this, the door of the thatched hut was suddenly pushed open, and an old woman with wrinkles all over her fifties walked out. The old woman looked displeased, and just one glance at Lu Shuang made her anger flare up.

"He's like a block of wood, all he knows is how to do those mundane tasks."

"Look at yourself! What's the most important thing you should be doing right now?"

"How old are you?"

"Not planning on getting married yet?"

"Still trying to be picky?"

"Who do you think you are? A member of the royal family? Or someone with a fortune? You're just a hunter."

"If she's a hunter, she should marry someone a hunter can marry."

Do you know?

The sound was deafening, like a thunderclap in the sky.

Lu Shuang, who had been diligently repairing the fence for half a day, couldn't help but tremble slightly. She quickly calmed down and continued repairing the fence. It wasn't that these words couldn't touch her heart; it was that these words had been said far too often.

So many that she's become numb to it all.

"Do you know...?"

The old woman wasn't done scolding and continued, "Do you know that if you don't get married, I won't be able to hold my head up in front of my relatives and friends, and all the neighbors will laugh at me?"

"Other people are already having grandchildren, but my daughter is still not married."

"I've made a complete fool of myself."

"The worst thing I've ever done in my life was having a daughter like you, a good-for-nothing who can't get married!"

After a pause, the old woman said with unwavering force, "Perfect timing, you're back. This time, no matter what, you have to marry me off!"

Lu Shuang had stopped repairing the fence and was standing there numbly when a sharp splinter pierced her palm, drawing a little blood, but she didn't even notice.

I felt utterly absurd, as if life were worse than death.

She never didn't want to get married, but she just couldn't accept the men her mother always wanted her to marry.

Her mother said that the man she was to marry was upright, heroic, and decisive. She later learned that he had been in jail for a long time after accidentally killing someone in a street fight.

Her mother said that the man came from the Ba Li family, a prestigious and knowledgeable family. Only after meeting him did she realize that he had killed eight wives, and if she were to marry him, she would be the ninth.

Her mother said that the man was excellent, and if she married him, all the sweetness in her life would be hidden within her, and her future days would be filled with happiness and joy. She later learned that the man suffered from diabetes.

Her mother picked out options for her time and time again, but she refused each time.

Her mother repeatedly insulted and verbally abused her, and she had no choice but to endure it until she could no longer bear it. She then ran back to her old home near Kyoto, where she made a living by hunting and lived a carefree life.

Unfortunately, because some wealth inexplicably appeared in her home, she had to wander and wander again. She really didn't want to come back to this home, but the imperial court was pursuing her, and Yun Jing was the only place where she could stay.

Forced to return.

only……

At that moment, he was suddenly filled with regret.

"It would be better if the government took him away and killed or buried him at will."

"Did you hear me?" Lu Shuang's mother, Wang Guihua, roared again, "This time, you must get married."

"And this time, you're lucky."

"The general of Wusheng Pass lost his beloved girl to illness. The general is heartbroken. His subordinates have already put up a portrait of the girl. I think you do look somewhat like that girl."

"According to the rules of Yunjing, if you look like the white moonlight of those noblemen, then it is a match made in heaven. You should take the initiative to approach and win over those officials."

"This is an incredible opportunity, but it's a rare chance."

"You know Jiang Yunshu, right? That's how she became the wife of an official. Stories about her have spread throughout the entire capital. Which woman wouldn't envy her?"

"Now it's your turn, you have to get caught by me."

After a pause, a smile appeared on Wang Guihua's lips: "I've already registered you with the garrison officers. They'll be sending someone to pick you up soon. You'd better make your mother proud."

"Outshine all those flashy, cheap women who want to compete with you on the same stage. You'd better seize this opportunity, do you hear me?"

Will I be at their mercy after marriage?

A self-deprecating smile crept across Lu Shuang's lips.

She'd rather go back to Kyoto!

At worst, she'd be falsely accused by the authorities and imprisoned for life, which would be better than this oppressive and suffocating family situation.

Then, Lu Shuang looked up, her tone firm: "I...won't...marry!"

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