The Vicious Female Supporting Character Just Wants to Cuddle with the Heroine - Chapter 26

Could it be… no way, she likes Shen Qingzhi? This… this is too inappropriate. Is it that easy to be turned? No way… Even in modern times, it’s difficult for two women to be together. They’re in this feudal era, and if people found out they were a couple, wouldn’t they be drowned in a pig cage?

No, no, they’re not a couple yet. She’s overthinking it.

As Ning Xin’s thoughts were running wild, a good piece of news came to her: the cotton she had asked Shen Qingzhi to help her find had a lead. Ning Xin immediately decided to go and investigate in person. Last time she brought Li Si, but this time she would bring Zhang Ran, leaving Li Si to handle the business in the capital for now.

Just a few days after Ning Xin left, the news of the great victory in Beimo reached the capital. The Emperor was very happy, saying that Shen Qingzhi was a blessed general and that he would reward her handsomely upon her return.

At the same time, the wedding date for Shen Huizhi and Huangfu Yi was set for one month later.

Huangfu Yi was furious and smashed many things. Shen Huizhi didn’t dare to smash anything and could only cry at home.

When Huangfu Lianxiang heard that Huangfu Yi was smashing things, he was quite pleased. This marriage change was a good one. His third son had too much ambition. If he had married Shen Qingzhi, what would have happened? It’s better now. By marrying Shen Huizhi, Huangfu Yi will be more obedient, and he can be at ease.

Taking advantage of a few days of truce, Shen Qingzhi had already adjusted her mindset. She was now confident enough to fight another battle and was currently discussing the next move with Ye Xichang and the others.

“Girl, what are you thinking?”

“Beimo has repeatedly invaded because our Tian Sheng nation is too soft-hearted. This time, if we win, we’ll win big, so they won’t dare to attack again.”

Shen Qingzhi knew that eternal peace was impossible, but they could try to inflict a major blow on Beimo so they wouldn’t dare to invade for the next few years, or even decades.

“You’re still young. Us old guys have long lost that drive, but if a girl like you dares to go to war, we old guys can’t lose face. This time, we’ll risk our old lives and mess around with you!”

“Thank you, General, for your trust.”

Life in the military camp was better than Shen Qingzhi had imagined. It was also more comfortable than staying in the capital. Ye Xichang was a good leader. Here, there was no intrigue, only mutual trust and loyalty. She really liked this atmosphere.

However, to make Beimo truly fearful, they needed to be prepared for a long war. Their military provisions had to be well-stocked, and they had to apply for winter clothes in advance.

Shen Qingzhi and Ye Xichang wrote a military supply report and submitted it. Two months later, the first batch of military supplies was delivered to Beimo by the second prince, Huangfu Zheng, but the quantity was far too little.

After checking the supplies, Shen Qingzhi looked at Huangfu Zheng and asked, “Does Your Highness know why there’s so much missing?”

“The national treasury is empty. This is the result of my utmost efforts.”

Huangfu Zheng looked at Shen Qingzhi and spoke candidly, because these supplies were indeed what he had fought for. If it weren’t for him, there might not have even been this batch. He had made this trip because he wanted to personally see what kind of extraordinary woman could go to war.

Shen Qingzhi cupped her hands to Huangfu Zheng and then went to find Ye Xichang and the others.

Ye Xichang wasn’t surprised by this outcome at all. “Girl, don’t be angry. We’ve long expected this result. It’s already an unexpected bonus that His Highness the Second Prince delivered this much in person.”

“Why?”

“Don’t you understand? His Majesty doesn’t want to fight. He wants us to make peace with Beimo as soon as possible and return to the capital.”

With Ye Xichang’s explanation, Shen Qingzhi understood. She also better understood why Ye Xichang and the others had their fighting spirit worn down. In the past two months, they had won two consecutive battles and were full of morale, but because of the Emperor’s apprehension, they couldn’t continue fighting.

The Emperor’s move was truly underhanded. He didn’t explicitly order them to return; he just cut off their military supplies, forcing them to retreat.

“Girl, make a good plan. We should go back. Even if the military pay can be postponed for a while, the soldiers can’t endure without food and enough winter clothes.”

“I understand. I’ll go and see how long the supplies brought this time will last us.”

“Go ahead.”

Watching Shen Qingzhi’s retreating back, Ye Xichang felt as if he was seeing his younger self. Back then, he was also angry and had nowhere to vent his fury, but as time went on, he had forgotten how to be angry. A great general whose edges had been worn down was no longer a qualified great general.

Shen Qingzhi returned to her tent, feeling a wave of frustration. At times like this, she would take out the embroidered pouch Ning Xin had made to calm herself down.

“General Shen? Are you there? Is it convenient for me to come in?”

Hearing Huangfu Zheng’s voice, Shen Qingzhi could only put down the pouch and say, “I’ll come out.”

Normally, Shen Qingzhi would let people enter her tent, but Huangfu Zheng’s status was different. She didn’t want to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings.

“Is there something you need, Your Highness?”

“Of course. There are some things I’d like to talk to General Shen about.”

“Your Highness, please speak your mind.”

Huangfu Zheng looked left and right, then said, “It’s not convenient to talk here. I wonder if General Shen has a suitable place to talk?”

“Then please follow me, Your Highness.”

Shen Qingzhi could only lead Huangfu Zheng to the tent where they usually held discussions. Since it was broad daylight and everyone saw them enter together, no inappropriate rumors would spread.

“Alright, Your Highness, you can speak now.”

“I know what you’re planning. You want to continue the fight, don’t you?”

“That’s for sure. If we don’t make them afraid, they’ll continue to attack.”

“If that’s the case, then I can help you, as long as you agree to one condition. I’ll go back and ask my father for another batch of money and supplies.”

Shen Qingzhi looked at Huangfu Zheng. She didn’t agree right away. She couldn’t understand why Huangfu Zheng would come to talk to her about this alone.

Huangfu Zheng continued, “My condition is simple. When you return, help me take down my third brother. He’s already married to your sister. I imagine you wouldn’t want them to have an easy time either.”

“Whether they have an easy time or not is irrelevant to me. If Your Highness truly has the world in your heart, you shouldn’t be forcing me to take a side at this time.”

Shen Qingzhi had initially thought that Huangfu Zheng might be a kind of decent person among the royals, especially since he was willing to make the trip to deliver the military supplies. But now it seemed that wasn’t the case at all.

Seeing that Shen Qingzhi was angry, Huangfu Zheng quickly explained, “That’s not what I meant. Please, hear me out.”

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