Transmigrated into the Scum Female Consort - Chapter 70

The Military Commandant of Yangzhou City was named Chen—a middle-aged man with a short beard. Commandant Chen stood to the side and said carelessly: “Prefect Zhou, are you feeling reluctant?”

Prefect Zhou remained silent. Reluctant? No, it was unwillingness and grief.

Heaven knew how much he had anticipated the arrival of Princess An (the Eldest Princess) in the Southern Border after receiving the news. Yet, what he had waited for was Her Highness’s death sentence. He knew everything but could do nothing.

Seeing his silence, Commandant Chen leaned forward: “There are only so many of them, and half are women. Their begging for mercy must be quite a spectacle. Prefect Zhou has quite the appetite for this.”

Prefect Zhou closed his eyes, finally unable to watch anymore. He clenched his fists and lowered his head.

“The show is about to start!”

Prefect Zhou’s face turned pale. He slowly lifted his head. Oh, Your Highness…

In his line of sight, a team of black-clad men appeared in the distance, numbering about a hundred. The leader drew his bow, aimed it at the exiled group, and seemed to be savoring the thrill of torturing his prey, delaying the shot for a long time.

The exiled group was already in chaos, but everyone instinctively tried to shield Ye Xuejin.

“Everyone step aside,” Ye Xuejin said sternly.

“Your Highness…”

“Step aside.”

The crowd exchanged glances for a moment, then quietly retreated.

Yun Chi understood what Ye Xuejin intended to do. She quickly took her hand and slipped a compressed biscuit into it.

Ye Xuejin paused slightly, then saw Yun Chi take out another strange item.

What is this?

Yun Chi urgently wished for a riot helmet. Although the hard bulletproof vest could prevent penetration from blades and especially arrows from afar, it only protected the body.

She was afraid the enemy wouldn’t follow the usual tactics, so just in case, she decided to add a riot helmet.

Fortunately, the cheat system didn’t fail at the critical moment. As long as she didn’t exchange food for food, she could greatly increase the value. Her wish, made in haste, was successful.

Yun Chi placed the helmet directly onto Ye Xuejin’s head, then pushed her forward: “Your Highness, be bold and go forward.”

The crowd: “…” Consort, do you realize what you are saying?

Even more bizarre was that Her Highness actually took a few steps forward, appearing utterly fearless.

The crowd’s hearts tightened, and they could only pray continuously for the Immortal’s protection.

On the city wall, Commandant Chen couldn’t help but sneer: “Prefect Zhou, is that foolish woman the Eldest Princess of our Da Shao? These women from the capital are truly something else—actually rushing to their deaths.”

Prefect Zhou’s face was ashen, and he remained silent.

On the side of the black-clad men, the leader gave a cold laugh. His finger released the string, and the sharp arrow shot out like a ray of light.

“Your Highness!”

Prefect Zhou finally couldn’t hold back and shouted.

“Your Highness!” A cry of alarm also rang out from the exiled group.

The arrow struck Ye Xuejin squarely in the chest, the impact forcing her to one knee.

She was seen grasping the arrow at her chest, taking a deep breath, and then standing up straight again. The arrow was now held in her hand, and she appeared completely unharmed.

The crowd immediately erupted in cheers: “The Immortal protects us! The Immortal protects us!”

At this moment, Ye Xuejin also issued her first command: “Everyone listen! The women in front, the men behind. Just protect your heads!”

Yun Chi focused slightly, immediately retrieving the electric baton from Mu Er’s hand.

At a time like this, the crowd was utterly lost for ideas, with only one thought fixed in their minds: obey the Eldest Princess and swear loyalty to her until death.

At the same time, the leader of the black-clad men gave the order: “Shoot!”

Arrows flew through the air one after another. Shi Niang and Yu Lu were at the front, constantly blocking the chaotic rain of arrows. Everyone else protected their heads while using the electric batons in their hands to deflect the arrows, barely maintaining formation.

“Ah!” Mu Er screamed in agony, looking at the arrow in his chest in disbelief, and collapsed, mumbling, “Why?”

Why were the others unharmed when the arrows struck them? Why didn’t the Immortal protect him?

That’s right! His divine artifact had just been taken back by the Immortal. The Immortal had discovered his false loyalty. It turns out the Immortal is not easily fooled…

Afraid that everyone would panic, Yun Chi quickly spoke in a loud voice: “Mu Er’s divine artifact was taken back by the Immortal! The Immortal will not protect those who are not truly loyal to Her Highness!”

The crowd’s hearts tightened, but at the same time, they were greatly encouraged.

“We swear loyalty to the death to the Eldest Princess!”

“The Immortal protects us! Impenetrable to blades and arrows!”

Their shouts shook the heavens. Though there were only twenty people, they cried out with the momentum of a thousand troops.

The leader of the black-clad men frowned: “Charge! Leave none alive!”

Since arrows were useless, they would face their broadswords.

Immortal protection? He didn’t believe it!

The black-clad men immediately charged out, drawing their swords and rushing forward fiercely.

Ye Xuejin calmly raised her hand, speaking clearly: “Women listen to the order: shoot the horses!”

Now it was the turn of their arrows.

The three arrows fired simultaneously from the modern crossbows were no weaker than the arrows the enemy had just fired, capable of piercing deep into bone.

As the horses fell or went mad, the black-clad men abandoned them. In the blink of an eye, they were close.

“Six zhang.” Ye Xuejin slowly curled her lips, uttering these two words.

The next moment, the long knives in the hands of the black-clad men all vanished without a trace. Even their outer clothes disappeared. They stood there, clad only in thin undergarments, completely stripped of their belongings.

The crowd was stunned, then ecstatic. It was the Immortal! It must be the Immortal!

“Kill!”

As soon as Ye Xuejin’s command fell, the crowd rushed forward like madmen, yelling.

With the divine artifacts in hand and the enemy completely unarmed, what were they waiting for? The time had come for them to earn merit. Ah, scratch that, the time had come for them to collect the spoils of victory!

In an instant, the black-clad men—no, now the white-clad men—fled in panic.

The leader shuddered. He instantly grabbed a subordinate, shoved him behind himself as a shield, and ran away, forcing his way out.

The soldiers on the city wall all widened their eyes. Even Commandant Chen opened his mouth wide. How was this possible?

Prefect Zhou was weeping with joy. Oh, Your Highness…

Below the city wall, enemies lay unconscious everywhere. Shi Niang and Yu Lu exchanged glances and were about to chase the one who had escaped, but Ye Xuejin stopped them calmly.

“Do not pursue a desperate foe. Enter the city.” Some news should be spread now.

“Yes.” Everyone raised their heads in high spirits. Not only had they survived, but they had also defeated a superior force. Only a few people had minor arrow scrapes on their legs, and in their excitement, they forgot the pain.

This battle was truly exhilarating, simply as satisfying as smashing watermelons!

“The Eighth-Rank Prison Officer of the Ministry of Justice, Yu Lu, bringing the exiled convicts… requests the opening of the city gate.”

On the city wall, Prefect Zhou suppressed his emotion and slowly looked to the side: “Commandant Chen, why don’t you open the city gate quickly?”

Commandant Chen’s face was dark: “The secret decree says…”

“The secret decree only states that the city gate must not be opened when there are pursuers intercepting the exiled group. Does Commandant Chen believe there are still pursuers?”

“But…”

“But what? The exiled group has reported on time. They are citizens of Da Shao. They were merely forced to kill bandits to protect themselves, and they have not rebelled! Open the city gate!”

Prefect Zhou practically roared, having said so much in one breath. He felt the pent-up frustration in his chest dissipate considerably.

Commandant Chen’s mouth twitched twice. He looked at the exiled group below the city wall with a mix of shock and fear, still unable to believe what he had witnessed.

Could there truly be an Immortal’s protection? Otherwise, how could these people be impervious to blades and arrows, and wield those ‘divine artifacts’?

Realizing something, he retreated two steps in fear and bolted down the wall.

Seeing him flee in a panic, Prefect Zhou coldly looked at the dumbfounded soldiers: “Open the city gate immediately!”

The soldiers instantly snapped to attention, hurrying to bow and say, “Yes.”

Prefect Zhou then breathed a sigh of relief and followed quickly. He wanted to personally welcome Her Highness into the city.

He had finally waited for this day. Yangzhou City was saved!

The heavy city gate slowly opened. The moment the exiled group entered the city, they simultaneously felt a lightness on their bodies. The magical garments disappeared, and the divine artifacts in their hands also vanished.

But they were not panicked at all. Instead, they smiled, because as long as Her Highness was present, the Immortal would protect them.

With the Immortal’s protection, they feared no number of enemies.

Within the crowd, Ye Xuejin silently tightened her grip on Yun Chi’s hand, looking at her gently, and said with a smile: “Consort, thank you.”

Yun Chi also smiled: “It’s what I should do. Just don’t forget to give me the gold.”

Ye Xuejin’s expression froze. She suppressed the smile on her lips, lowered her gaze, and said nothing more.

“Your Highness, this humble official Zhou…”

“Prefect, here is only the commoner Ye Xuejin. There is no ‘Your Highness.'” Ye Xuejin interrupted Prefect Zhou, her eyes profound.

Prefect Zhou quickly straightened his half-bent waist and forced himself to remain composed: “Yes, please quickly enter the city.”

No rush. As long as Princess An was in Yangzhou City, he had nothing to fear. He had waited for so many years; he could wait a little longer.

Ye Xuejin looked at Prefect Zhou thoughtfully. Neither the Commandant nor the Chief Clerk had shown up. Instead, the Prefect personally welcomed them and looked like he had something he couldn’t say. Something was amiss.