A lowly soldier becomes king, I slaughter my way through the late Tang Dynasty!

"It's Li Rui!"

Zhao Hongyin looked exhausted, but when he saw Li Rui...

Especially after hearing the words "The Empress is here," she almost jumped up with excitement!

Zhao Kuangyin, who was standing nearby, was surprised to hear Li Rui's name.

"Li Rui? Could he be the famous Li Yulong, the loyal and patriotic figure who's all the rage in Bianliang?"

Zhao Hongyin smiled.

"It was him."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhao Hongyin reprimanded him with a stern face.

"Look at Li Rui, he's the same age as you, and he's already famous all over the world."

And look at you, idling around all day, doing nothing productive!

Zhao Kuangyin felt wronged and protested.

"I told you long ago that I wanted to join the army and serve my country, but you wouldn't let me."

Zhao Hongyin glared and said angrily.

"That's because you're not capable enough! If you had gone to the battlefield, you would have been reincarnated long ago!"

If you had even half of Li Rui's skills, would I be stopping you?

Zhao Kuangyin wanted to argue, but for a moment he was speechless.

He considered himself to be quite skilled in martial arts.

Under Li Rui's name, they couldn't utter a single word of dissatisfaction.

That's all.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't believe he could have accomplished what Li Rui had done.

It's simply not as good as it is!

Ignoring his father's scolding, Zhao Kuangyin became even more curious about the rumored Li Rui.

Finally, the two men led the cavalry to the dilapidated temple.

Li Rui blocked the way from ten meters in front of the door.

"They cannot go in; the Queen is injured and must not be disturbed."

Zhao Hongyin was startled and quickly ordered his men to stop where they were.

"What happened? Is it serious?"

"Fortunately, the arrow wound to my chest wasn't deep, and I'm fine now."

"That's good, that's good."

"However, I still need to borrow a set of clothes."

Zhao Hongyin was taken aback, not understanding why he needed to borrow the clothes.

However, he still ordered one of his subordinates to remove his armor and hand his clothes to Li Rui.

Please wait a moment.

Li Rui returned to the temple.

Feng Yao's clothes had already been cut open and were no longer wearable.

Yunlian put her own ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) on Feng Yao.

Her petite body was then dressed in Li Rui's clothes.

For a moment, the wide robes and sleeves looked out of place and incongruous.

Li Rui smiled and pinched Yun Lian's soft little face.

The latter shook off his anger and broke free, still glaring at Li Rui with a huff.

She's still in pain!

Li Rui ignored her and forcefully hugged her!

Yunlian tried to struggle, but then she heard Li Rui say something.

"I cannot marry you now; you must remain by the Empress's side."

Yunlian paused, then stopped struggling.

Hesitated for a moment.

She gently hugged Li Rui's waist, and said with some sadness.

"I know you still have to fight and earn merit, I won't hold you back."

Upon hearing this, Li Rui laughed in anger.

He slapped Yunlian's bottom and laughed and scolded her.

"I never said I didn't want you. Just wait a year. After a year, I will come to Bianliang to pick you up in person."

Yunlian's urge to cry vanished instantly.

Her adorable little face couldn't hide any emotion at all.

"real?"

"certainly."

Li Rui nodded and glanced at Feng Yao again.

A year later, they not only took Yunlian away.

This stunningly beautiful empress, whether she wanted to or not.

Even if it means forcibly taking it, we must take it all!

Unexpectedly, Feng Yao opened her eyes slightly at that moment, wanting to see what had happened.

She met Li Rui's gaze.

Feng Yao was still somewhat flustered.

But Li Rui's eyes were very firm!

Feng Yao even sensed a strong... possessiveness?

Correct!

It's possessiveness!

That bastard Li Rui actually gave her such a blasphemous look!

Feng Yao bit her lip secretly, cursing Li Rui several times in her heart.

But at the same time.

A sense of pride and satisfaction flashed through her mind.

……

Li Rui put on the clothes of Zhao Hongyin's subordinates and walked out of the temple.

"Commander Zhao, what is His Majesty's decree?"

Zhao Hongyin hurriedly replied.

"His Majesty was furious when he learned that the Empress was surrounded and has ordered the mobilization of the Imperial Guards to annihilate the rebels."

Li Rui glanced at the cavalry behind Zhao Hongyin and nodded.

"Commander Zhao, why don't you stay here to protect the Empress? I'll lead the troops to wipe out the bandits. I won't take any credit afterward."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hongyin was greatly surprised.

"I arrived in a hurry and only brought a hundred men, while the bandits number in the thousands!"

Li Rui, however, dismissed it with disdain.

"enough!"

Those refugees are nothing to fear; they're just a disorganized bunch!

Yesterday, Li Rui, commanding two hundred incompetent Imperial Guards who had never been on the battlefield, managed to keep four thousand refugees from attacking.

If the other side hadn't mysteriously produced a ballista, Feng Yao wouldn't have been injured later.

just now.

Zhao Hongyin only had one hundred men under his command.

But these hundred cavalrymen had actually killed the enemy on the northern battlefield not long ago!

The quality of the soldiers is simply incomparable!

Seeing his extreme confidence, Zhao Hongyin recalled Li Rui's terrifying record on the northern battlefield.

He nodded.

"Okay, but the credit still goes to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Kuangyin hurriedly spoke up.

"I will go with you."

Zhao Hongyin was about to reprimand him, but then he remembered that his son had grown up, so he spoke to Li Rui instead.

"This is my son. He is quite skilled in martial arts. General, you might as well take him with you; he could be of assistance."

Li Rui had just mounted his horse when he heard this and exclaimed in surprise.

"Zhao Kuangyin?"

The young, burly man raised his hand in a salute.

"Indeed, Zhao Kuangyin has met General Li before, and has long heard of your divine prowess. Why not take me along, so that you may also witness my martial arts!"

Li Rui smiled.

He truly lived up to his reputation as Emperor Taizu of Song.

At such a young age, he is already so competitive and spirited.

Li Rui looked him up and down.

Zhao Kuangyin was nothing like the historical records describe him; he had dark purple skin and was a large, fat man.

Perhaps in the future, after fighting on the battlefield, enduring hardships, and eating more fatty meat and drinking more alcohol, he will become a big, fat, dark-skinned man.

At least for now, he still looks like a very masculine and strong man.

"Alright, you will come with me."

Zhao Kuangyin was overjoyed and quickly spurred his horse to follow.

Li Rui led a hundred cavalrymen and galloped northward.

Zhao Hongyin left only five men to guard outside the dilapidated temple.

He bowed at the door.

"Zhao Hongyin, the fourth commander of the Imperial Guards Cavalry, requests an audience with the Empress."

A moment later, Feng Yao's voice came from inside the temple.

"Come in."

As soon as Zhao Hongyin entered the room, he discovered a scene that left him speechless!

The empress, whose face was still somewhat pale, was dressed in the clothes of a palace maid.

The palace maid standing to the side was clearly wearing Li Rui's clothes!

What does this tell us?

Zhao Hongyin swallowed hard.

He recalled what Li Rui had said: the Empress had been shot in the chest with an arrow.

Ordinary palace maids had no experience in pulling out arrows, so Li Rui had to help them!

Doesn't that mean...?

Has Li Rui seen the Empress's beautiful body?

Zhao Hongyin swayed and swallowed again.

Feng Yao seemed to notice his shock, and tried to remain calm.

"Commander Zhao, you should know to be careful with your words and actions."

Zhao Hongyin was drenched in sweat and immediately knelt down.

"Qi reported to the Empress that he saw nothing and knew nothing."

Feng Yao nodded slowly.

"That's good. Keep your mouth shut, and you'll have your own fortune."

Zhao Hongyin roused himself and shouted loudly.

"Here you go!"

Feng Yao looked around for a moment, then asked in confusion.

Where is Li Rui?

"Your Majesty, General Li has led a hundred cavalrymen to wipe out that band of thieves."

"What?! He only brought a hundred men?!"

Feng Yao was stunned and speechless.

Yunlian almost lost her balance, her little face filled with panic and worry.

Zhao Hongyin quickly explained.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, General Li is incredibly brave and invincible, and these hundred men are all veterans of the battlefield; they will be fine."

Upon hearing this, Feng Yao and Yun Lian were finally relieved.

After Zhao Hongyin left, Feng Yao couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.

Li Rui was in such a hurry to kill the thieves.

Could it be that he wants to avenge her death as soon as possible?

Although this idea is somewhat far-fetched.

But Feng Yao is willing to think that way.

Lost in thought, he didn't forget to grab Yunlian's ear.

He gritted his teeth and said.

"You little brat, you were so easily fooled and your innocence was exposed! I'll tear you apart..."