After conquering seven male favorites, the vicious heroine wants to run away

Chapter 223 It's not A-Yu, it's Young Master
Wei Zengshi emerged from the shadows with an arrogant expression, saying, "Hmph, I've followed you all night, and you've finally decided to hand the person over to me."

After feeding mosquitoes all night, the woman couldn't remember a single good thing about him.

He was so angry at Ayu's constant talk about her that he wanted to bite her.

Dan Baiyu let him vent his resentment, gazing longingly at the woman in his arms, and finally hardened his heart to hand her over to him.

"Protect her."

The journey is fraught with danger, but someone must go.

"Nagging? I'll protect her with my life."

After a moment of silence, without offering any dry, succinct instructions, he simply said, "Come back alive."

After saying that, he turned and left in the opposite direction.

Dan Baiyu rushed to the military camp overnight. The generals had already prepared their troops, as they were going to launch a surprise attack on the northern frontier today.

Wucheng, a border town in southern Xinjiang.

"Report! General, the Dongchen army has been spotted fifty li away."

Wucheng was won by Princess Nanyue from the Second Prince of Dongchen. On the day of the city's takeover, the Shan family army stationed there to reorganize the people of Wucheng and make complete plans for the city.

General Qiu pressed further, "How many people?"

Dongchen has been holding a grudge ever since they lost to Wucheng. Are they going to break the alliance they made twenty years ago?

The soldiers carefully estimated, "Approximately 100,000 men."

The army currently stationed in Wucheng is only 50,000, so 100,000 is indeed a huge number.

Wucheng has a stable terrain, surrounded by yellow sand. If Dongchen were to besiege it at this moment, the chances of the Shan family army winning would be slim.

General Qiu ordered in a deep voice, "Go and scout again, and order the army to prepare for battle at any time."

The commander-in-chief ordered that Wucheng must be defended to the death, and he would do so even if it cost him his life.

He calmed down and studied the topographical map, mentally calculating the probability of victory.

Wucheng is about 80 miles away from the military camp on the southern border, and such a long distance makes it impossible to provide support in time.

"Report..."

The announcement interrupted his thoughts, and General Qiu frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

"What's the matter?"

The soldiers dared not delay. "General, there are two men who look like scholars outside Wucheng requesting an audience. One of them claims to be surnamed Tao."

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The Tao family of Nanyue is unique; they are the wealthiest merchants in the land, and have even become imperial merchants.

The continuous supply of supplies from the Tao family during this period has kept Wucheng from starvation.

"Please come quickly."

General Qiu was thrilled. He had heard that Boss Tao was Princess Nan Yue's male lover, but he didn't know if it was true or not.
"Very well, I will go and invite them myself."

He'd follow whoever offered the milk, and he was determined to cling to that powerful figure.

General Qiu ran swiftly toward the city gate and saw two handsome and dashing men.

He hurried forward to greet him, saying, "Boss Tao, you should inform me in advance so I can send someone to pick you up when you come to Wucheng."

Thanks to these blessed people, they were able to eat meat; they were truly blessed by the heavens.

Tao Huiyan smiled faintly and bowed, saying, "I'm sorry to trouble you to welcome me, General."

"No, no," General Qiu raised his hand to stop him, then turned to Hua Lingyan beside him, "And who is this?"

Just as Tao Huiyan was about to introduce them, Hua Lingyan interrupted him, saying, "I am Princess Nanyue's husband."

"This……"

General Qiu was puzzled. He was the husband of Princess Nan Yue, so was Boss Tao his male concubine?

I didn't expect the Princess's residence to be so competitive.

Tao Huiyan, with a forced smile, reminded him, "Just have him draw the guards."

Along the way, whenever Hua Lingyan met someone suitable, she would claim to be Princess Nanyue's husband, catching him off guard each time.

Not understanding what cryptic language they were using, General Qiu readily agreed, "Painting Guard, may I ask what brings Boss Tao here today?"

Now that there may be war in Wucheng, if we leave them here, wouldn't we be unable to protect them?

Tao Huiyan directly explained the reason for her visit and handed him the letter from the Imperial Advisor.

"The Imperial Preceptor foresaw that Wucheng would be in trouble and ordered us to come and help."

The three walked and talked, taking in everything in the city. Tao Huiyan noticed all the shortcomings of the city.

General Qiu was overjoyed, "I only knew that Boss Tao was good at business, but I didn't know he could also lead troops into battle."

He truly deserves to be called a talent; he is proficient in everything and is worthy of admiration, not to mention that he can produce such a large amount of grain. Tao Huiyan shook his head with a smile, "I, Tao, only know how to do business and not how to lead troops. How to defend Wuchengqiu General should be discussed with Guard Hua."

He's a frail but wealthy businessman; he's not capable of doing these violent things.

General Qiu looked at the harmless-looking boy with a troubled expression, "Does Guard Hua have any plans?"

Hua Lingyan blinked blankly, then calmly uttered three words.

"Kill them all."

Inside the Shicheng Inn, a group of fully armed guards stood watch outside the inn, while several maids rested on the first floor. One of them frequently looked up at the upper floor, muttering curses as she looked.

"That wretched young master Wei! He won't let Zhenbao guard the princess. What if the princess doesn't want Zhenbao anymore?"

"No, don't go."

While asleep, Shi Nuanyu watched as Shan Baiyu marched through Lingshan on his way to battle, only to have rocks fall from both sides and bury him in the mountainside.

She was terrified and covered in sweat, but was powerless to do anything and could only watch helplessly.

"Ayu, don't die!"

Startled awake from a nightmare, Shi Nuanyu opened her eyes abruptly and gasped for breath. Before she could even process what was happening, she instinctively called out the man's name.

“Ayu.”

After taking good care of her all night, he poured her a glass of water and went to her bedside.

"It's not A-Yu, it's Young Master."

He took care of her all night without changing his clothes, and when he woke up, he was still calling out for Ayu.

Despite being clearly furious, he pretended to be indifferent and carefully helped her up, saying, "Drink some water."

As she swallowed a glass of warm water, Nuanyu's mind cleared considerably. "Ashi, it's you?"

She clearly remembered being with Shan Baiyu last night.

Before even trying, his face darkened. "Poisonous woman, do you really not want to see me?"

They were separated for half a month, and she didn't ask a single question about it.

Realizing she had said the wrong thing, Shi Nuanyu took his hand to comfort him, "That's not what I meant, it's just that I was clearly still at the market last night..."

Suddenly realizing something, she asked directly.

"Where did Shan Baiyu go?"

He won't leave easily unless something urgent happens.

Feeling guilty for not having tried being stared at by her before, I made up a random excuse.

"He was summoned by General Zhong."

Feeling increasingly uncomfortable under that sharp gaze, he changed the subject with dissatisfaction, "Why don't you ask me why I'm here?"

Instead of answering, Shi Nuanyu asked, "Did he send troops to the northern frontier?"

Seeing that he could no longer hide it, he nodded slightly without even trying.

"No wonder he sent me to Stone City; he wanted to protect me."

Shi Nuanyu gave a self-deprecating laugh, "You're lying again!"

She should have realized that attacking the northern frontier was a dangerous undertaking. Qinghe would not let her be put in danger. Dan Baiyu joined forces with him and found an excuse to send herself to Shicheng.

But Shi Nuanyu was never a coward.

"Ashi, take me back to the border camp."

Without even considering it, he refused, saying, "No, the border camp is no safer than Shicheng."

He came here to protect her closely, so that she would not be the same as before.

They were terrified by the turmoil during the last pilgrimage and will never let her be in danger again.

Shi Nuanyu pursed her lips tightly, her gaze fixed on him.

Do you know what kind of person I am?

I've never tried turning away from him, and no matter what I say, he refuses to agree.

"No matter what your personality is, you can't go to the military."

Shi Nuanyu took a deep breath, wrapped her arms around his waist (which she had never tried before), and buried herself in his embrace.

“Ashi, I am Princess Nanyue, the future monarch. I cannot hide behind you in everything. I have my own principles and beliefs, and I am unwilling to be a useless person who only knows how to be protected.”

She slowly sat up straight, cupped his face and gently leaned closer, placing a kiss on the corner of his lips.

"Ashi will agree to it, right?"