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

Lu Shuang's words, "I won't marry!" were clear and decisive.

This prompted Su Jin, who was hiding not far away, to secretly give a thumbs up.

But just then, a light yet extremely threatening voice came from outside the door: "Who won't marry?"

"Ha, marrying my general is such an honor, and yet there are people who say they won't marry him?"

As the sound drew closer, a group of people walked out from outside the fence.

They were all clad in armor and carried swords; they were clearly soldiers.

It's almost a no-brainer that these must be people from Wusheng Pass.

The leader's gaze quickly fell on Lu Shuang, the threat in his eyes growing stronger: "It's you? It's you who won't marry me?"

Wang Guihua quickly stepped forward and said, "No, sir, it's not that I don't want to marry, I'm very willing to marry you."

"That would be perfect." The leading soldier didn't pursue the matter further, but instead said arrogantly, "In our Yunjing, it's your daughter's good fortune to resemble the person the general loves. Don't let this good fortune slip away."

As he spoke, the man took out a painting from his subordinate and handed it to Wang Guihua, saying, "This painting depicts the person the general loves. I don't think your daughter looks much like her."

"But since you've signed up, according to the rules of Yunjing, this opportunity must be given to you."

"During this period, the general is busy defending against the army of Kyoto. After this period, the general will select eighteen people from these applicants to accompany him and provide some comfort."

"Since we have some free time, quickly have your daughter do her makeup and imitate the person in the portrait. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; if you miss it, it will be gone forever."

Wang Guihua was overjoyed after hearing this.

After searching the house for a long time, they finally found two taels of silver, which they quickly stuffed into the hands of the leading soldier, saying excitedly, "Don't worry, sir, don't worry, sir, we understand, we understand."

"I will definitely dress my daughter up nicely and make her look like the person the general loves."

"Isn't there a doctor in town who's incredibly skilled? Let's go find her and have her make my daughter look like the general's beloved."

Only after hearing Wang Guihua's words was the leading soldier satisfied.

He nodded and left.

The excitement on Wang Guihua's face did not diminish in the slightest.

Just as the imperial court was about to send troops to fight, the garrison commander Chen Xiong was busy, giving her too many opportunities to prepare. How could she not seize the opportunity?

Just as she was feeling happy about this, she turned her head and saw Lu Shuang's expressionless face. Her excitement was instantly extinguished, because she knew that Lu Shuang's deadpan expression meant that she disagreed.

Wang Guihua couldn't help but fly into a rage again.

"You worthless wretch! Lord Chen Xiong's personal guards are here, and you don't even give them a friendly look. What do you want? Are you trying to force me to my death? Will you be relieved if I die?"

"I've worried myself sick over you, and all you do is annoy me!"

The more she talked, the angrier she became. Wang Guihua grabbed a wooden stick and rushed forward, ready to give Lu Shuang a good beating, just like before.

But the Lu Shuang of today is not the Lu Shuang of the past.

Her time alone in the outskirts of Kyoto had made her see many things clearly, so she quickly moved far away and coldly said, "I won't fight with eighteen people for one man."

"I certainly won't let the doctor make me look like a monster!"

"Give up on this marriage!"

Wang Guihua missed her target with her stick, and seeing Lu Shuang running further and further away, she grew even angrier. Hands on her hips, she shouted, "I'm telling you, Lu Shuang, this time, you have to marry him, whether you like it or not!"

"Your brother has finally found a partner and is waiting for your betrothal gifts to get married. If you delay your brother's important event, you'll regret it!"

Despite the harsh words, Lu Shuang remained unmoved.

Instead, they went further and further away.

These words had long since worn her ears to them; she was so tired of hearing them that they no longer resonated with her. The thought that had been lingering in her mind was now even more firmly established.

Leave Wusheng Pass!

Return to the outskirts of Kyoto, or go somewhere else.

She will no longer stay in this house!

As for Wang Guihua and that brother who only wanted to suck her blood, it was time to say goodbye completely. Anyway, there was no blood relation. She had already repaid the debt of raising her like a dog all these years with money.

She doesn't owe this family anything.

All she needs to do now is save up some money, and then once Wusheng Pass opens, she'll leave this place and never come back!

I'd rather go to jail than come back!

Lu Shuang's figure had disappeared, but Wang Guihua's cursing had not yet ended, causing Su Jin, who was not far away, to frown. At this moment, Su Jin suddenly missed the days in the capital, where he had the Demon Suppression Division under his command and did not have to be so timid.

However, she could only leave temporarily. But the investigation into Lu Shuang would not stop. Almost that same day, she had her subordinates inquire around and found out about Lu Shuang's background.

An orphan, Lu Shuang was taken in and taken home. After her adoptive father passed away, Lu Shuang lived a life that was practically inhuman under Wang Guihua's care. In the dead of winter, she was forced to stand in the freezing cold.

"Is Wang Guihua even human?"

"Does Chun really think of Lu Shuang as her son's maid or servant?"

Su Jin shook her head, sealed all the information, including the intelligence she had gathered about Wusheng Pass, and sent it along the narrow mountain path to Ren Tianye's army.

When Ren Tianye received it, he read it over and frowned slightly.

"In that case, it seems Wang Ming did indeed set this girl up somewhat. However, her background is rather tragic, and..."

"So tragic... classic!"

As Ren Tianye thought this, his eyes flashed: "However, this Yunjing is even more outrageous, just as Li Shuhan said."

"Being someone who resembles the 'white moonlight' of a powerful figure is considered a 'match made in heaven,' and Yun Jing even encourages people to approach and 'cure' that powerful figure?"

"Could this even give rise to a profession that involves 'cosmetic surgery'?"

"This is so anti-intellectual and anti-human! This place is turning into a demon land. We can't clear it out without weapons."

Ren Tianye's gaze sharpened. Hearing the drumbeats outside the tent gradually subside, he knew the generals were coming. He picked up the letter about Lu Shuang's background and handed it to Xie Changfeng, who had been following him, saying, "Your Demon Suppression Division, remember this Wang Guihua."

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

Ren Tianye then stood up. By this time, all the generals had arrived.

Without wasting words, he said directly, "Right now, we are getting closer and closer to Yunjing, and what lies before us in Yunjing is the renowned Wusheng Pass."

"This pass is strategically important; it can be said that one man can hold the pass against ten thousand."

"According to the intelligence we have received, there are 10,000 troops guarding Wusheng Pass, 200 cannons, and tens of thousands of flintlock muskets."

"Most importantly, their garrison commander is General Chen Xiong, who enjoys the deep trust of Yun Jing and is exceptionally talented in both civil and military affairs. It is foreseeable that our southward advance will be extremely difficult!"

"Gentlemen, do any of you have any ideas?"

This is a typical pre-war discussion, in which everyone speaks freely and puts forward their own plans and opinions.

Of course, you can also volunteer to be the vanguard of the army.

Zhang Shi then said directly, "General, I have a plan that will guarantee that we can easily take Wusheng Pass."

"Oh? Tell me about it."

Zhang Shi spoke confidently: "If the General grants me a small cavalry force, I will personally lead them to flank and attack from the rear. We'll catch them off guard, and Wusheng Pass will be easily captured by me!"

Ren Tianye did not answer immediately.

He had actually considered this approach before.

After all, Wusheng Pass was heavily defended at the front and lightly defended at the back, with no heavy troops behind the pass. In addition, the area behind the pass is a plain, which is suitable for cavalry to deploy and has the conditions for a charge. If handled well, it is entirely possible to kill the enemy in one blow.

However, it is quite difficult.

The area north of Wusheng Pass is hilly, with mountain ridges on both sides. Cavalry would have to travel too far to circle around, and the number of cavalry could not be too large, as they would be easily exposed if there were too many, or even if there were too few. Most importantly, there was no supply!

It can be said that flanking attacks are a high-risk, high-reward tactic!

Victory means victory, defeat means death!

Ren Tianye hadn't made a decision yet, but now that Zhang Shi had stepped forward, it was clear that... he had gained experience on the grasslands and was deciding to use the same tactic again!

Sure enough, Zhang Shi said again, "General, please rest assured, I have swept through the northern barbarians and was invincible. Wusheng Pass alone cannot stop me. I will definitely let them see what the swift and powerful attack method is."

With Zhang Shi so confident, Ren Tianye decided to take a gamble. However… just as he was about to agree, he suddenly remembered something, looked at Wang Ming, and asked, “Wang Ming, what about you?”

What are your thoughts?

Wang Ming respectfully replied, "Your Excellency, I will follow you. Whatever Your Excellency commands, I will do."

Ren Tianye nodded, then, recalling Zhang Shi's outrageous luck, made a final confirmation and said, "Zhang Shi, are you sure? This time, you've parted ways with Wang Ming again."

Zhang Shi's face instantly turned bright red, and he shouted, "General, my skills were honed on the grasslands. I believe they are far more important than any luck. I will definitely show them off this time!"

"OK!"

Ren Tianye nodded in agreement.

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