Xie Ming

Qin Jing's attempts to persuade him with both soft and hard tactics failed, and he was instead beaten and kicked, falling to the ground and unable to get up for a while.

Gong Yonggu was anxious and agitated. Meanwhile, Xiao's army had already breached the pass and entered the city in chaos.

In order to temporarily contain the situation, or perhaps because they were at their wits' end, they wanted to use their family members as leverage to get out of trouble.

In this urgent situation, we can't worry about being tough or heroic.

He threw Qin Jing to the ground, and without hesitation, turned around and forced Yu'e to leave in front of the house.

At this point, seeing that there was no way to do anything and no other options available, they were at their wits' end.

Standing by, watching helplessly, Xue Zhong waited for an opportunity. To protect his mistress and wife, he took a risk, his old legs able to move, and a dagger flashed before him.

He risked his life, but after all, he was too old and frail to do anything.

With Gong Yonggu secured, there is no threat whatsoever to the industry.

With just one slap, he was sent flying down the corridor like a kite with its string cut, his head hitting the pillar and knocking him unconscious, his fate unknown.
"Uncle Xue—"

Meanwhile, downstairs, Xiao'e and the other maids, witnessing the repeated blows and kicks, were also terrified of Xue Zhong's safety, their faces pale with fright, unsure of what to do.

At that moment, Yu'e was already six months pregnant, and with all this commotion and disturbance, how could she possibly bear it?

As Suiye exclaimed in surprise, he was suddenly struck by a sharp, cramping abdominal pain.

In a moment of confusion, I lost control of my body, felt dizzy, and my body went limp, about to fall.

The maids and servants on both sides were even more horrified. They rushed over to help the lady, their hands and feet clattering as they did so.

However, the situation did not improve, and right at this moment, chaos reigned on one side, with headless flies buzzing around in confusion.

Gong Yonggu did not hesitate for a moment longer and continued to move forward.

Danger looms large, and the die is cast.

This is the perfect opportunity to ruin things!
It happened suddenly.

As Gong leaned to the side and back, a cold-looking sword pierced his shoulder in mid-air!
This was Qin Jingmao's last gamble, a fight for his life and future.

Clang clang——

He drew his sword, took a step forward, and prepared to strike.

Before Gong Yonggu could react, his sword pierced through her shoulder blade, and blood spurted out.

"what!"

"Qin Jing, you're asking for death!"

Amidst the angry shouts, Gong Yonggu was startled and instinctively shifted his body.

With a clang, the two generals drew their swords and immediately engaged in combat.

The scene became even more chaotic.

Even the soldiers who had surrounded the courtyard panicked when they saw their commander brandishing his blade, and they drew their crossbows and arrows.

Upon closer inspection, Pili Xuanjing saw some drawing their swords, others gathering their feet, all eager to try.

However, since the two tigers were fighting together, it was difficult for them to break free from their positions.

These soldiers, mindful of Gong Yonggu's safety and fearing that the arrows might be shot at the wrong person, dared not make any major moves for a short time.

Clang, Clang, Clang——

Before long, after two or three more exchanges, Gong and Qin's armor and swords clashed and sharpened together, the edges chipping and creating a trail of sparks and lightning.

Neither general held back.

Meanwhile, amidst the chaotic fighting in the courtyard, next to Xiao'e in front of the house, the maid Jingyi was also acting like a scatterbrained fool.

Taking advantage of the fact that the two were fighting and unable to attend to each other, the woman crept up, crouched low, gritted her teeth, and without warning, darted over, spotted the dagger Xue Zhong had just scattered on the ground, and snatched it into her sleeve.

Seeing Yu'e's astonished expression, she quickly retreated with a sharp movement.

Even before the mistress of the house could ask any more questions, Jingyi's sorrowful yet resolute gaze conveyed a sense of desperation and a willingness to fight to the death.

"Damn it."

"What are you waiting for?"

After a fierce battle, Gong Yonggu was unable to subdue Qin Jing for the time being, and his anger flared up, causing him to curse.

In order to resolve the immediate issue as quickly as possible, there was no need to adhere to any rules of brawling or violence.

So he shouted that.

The generals and soldiers who had been eagerly anticipating the attack seemed to have received the true message.

Just as the two tigers were about to clash, Gong Yonggu thrust his shoulder, and the two generals suddenly separated.

Qin Jing was caught off guard from his rear. A crossbow with hidden arrows was fired, and the arrows struck Qin's general in the thigh.

"what--"

Qin Jing was caught off guard and a sharp pain shot through him again. An arrow pierced his left leg, instantly restricting his movement. Gong Yonggu, who was not far away, seized the opportunity, stepped forward, and delivered a vicious kick straight at Qin Jing's chest and heart.

With a thud, Qin Jing was struck in the chest. His fists were no match for multiple hands, and after this blow, he was sent flying backward, slammed three zhang away.

The sharp blade was still in his hand.

However, the business had no chance to recover.

The soldiers under the command of the surrounding admiral, seeing the situation, rushed to claim credit, and swarmed in, overwhelming the enemy.

"what--"

"Let go! Let me go!"

Qin Jing's furious outburst was futile; in the end, it was all in vain.

He knelt again, his arms now under control, swords and axes at his feet, with no way to maneuver.
"Fuck!"

"You're really asking for it."

"Left and right, what are you waiting for?!"

"Take this traitor out of the house and behead him on the spot!"

Gong Yonggu was furious and had already made a fatal decision.

At this moment, her last hope was shattered. In the midst of the chaos in front of the house, Xiao'e collapsed, her face pale, no longer able to struggle, her eyes red from crying.

"no no"

"What should I do? What should I do?"

She sobbed softly, her words choked and incomplete.

Shen Yu'e's cheeks burned, tears stained her makeup, and she felt a deep sense of resentment.

How could she possibly understand how things had turned out this way?
A pair of delicate, tender hands, innocent of the ways of the world, yet filled with boundless sorrow and grief, were placed on her pregnant belly. How could she not feel more tenderness and heartache for this unborn child?
Look at the affection, cherish each other's hearts.

Xu Jingyi, who stood in front of Yu'e, looked at her with eyes full of heartache.

We are sisters, and have been together for many years.

These days, even though the two women are devoted to Yilang, they each feel wronged, and there is also the difference between master and servant.

However, as time went by, their pure and innocent nature led to the quiet blossoming of their affection for each other.

Furthermore, the child in Yu'e's arms is the very flesh and blood of Xiao Lang.

Jingyi was overwhelmed with a myriad of emotions, especially at this critical juncture; how could she not be in a state of utter turmoil?
"Madam, husband."

"Xiao'e, we are sisters."

"I... I won't let anything happen to you."

"Besides, the child in your belly is his only child, he..."

Jingyi, also in tears, reached out and pressed Yu'e's hand deeply.

However, some words, though on the tip of his tongue, were swallowed back down.

Yu'e noticed something was wrong and, regaining her senses, burst into tears.

"Jingyi."

"What should I do? What should I do?" she sobbed uncontrollably.

Upon hearing the news, Jingyi immediately composed herself, her expression suddenly becoming resolute. She gritted her teeth, stubbornly wiping away the tears on her face with her wrists.

"No, not afraid."

"Xiao'e is not afraid."

"I, Xu Jingyi, will risk my life today to ensure your safety."

"Zhang Ma, Wang Ma, Hongyu, please take good care of Madam."

"When I tell you to leave, just leave and don't look back."

Having finished speaking, as if she had made up her mind, Jingyi turned her head and flicked her eyes, exuding a chivalrous air.

Holding the dagger she had just picked up from her sleeve, she twisted her body and rushed straight toward Gong Yonggu.

Before the surrounding women could react in the slightest, he had already rushed out.

In a few steps, the little girl darted forward, hooking her arms around Gong Yonggu's back. Taking advantage of the moment, she held a short-bladed dagger to the bandit's throat with a clang.

"Go, let's go!"

"Let them go!"

(End of this chapter)