A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 248 In the face of national crisis, there is no distinction between male and female.

The old emperor took off his elaborate and gorgeous clothes and changed into simple and tattered commoner's clothes. His face was smeared with black mud and his hair was messy. He looked like a refugee or beggar that could be seen anywhere on the roadside. He showed no trace of his former majesty and nobility.

Without the embellishment of power and status, he was nothing more than an ordinary middle-aged or elderly male beast.

He saw Shen Tang and Yun Han leading the army to their aid, and his eyes, which had been clouded by years of lust for power, suddenly shone with a sharp light!
He stepped forward, trembling, and tightly grasped Shen Tang's hand, his eyes reddening with emotion.

"Good daughter, I heard you've dug an underground tunnel that can escort us out of the city! Quickly! Take us there!"

Shen Tang sneered. This old emperor usually ignored her and never gave her a second glance, but now he was calling her his good daughter as if they had a deep father-daughter bond.

She only felt mockery and disgusted by the hypocrisy!

Shen Tang subtly withdrew her hand, burying her emotions deep inside, and put on the appearance of a dutiful and anxious daughter, sending people to escort the emperor, empress, and princes away.

Shen Xu originally did not want to leave and wanted to stay and guard the city with Yun Han, but under the persuasion of everyone, he was just a pampered young prince with an ordinary mindset. In the end, his fear of death overcame his sense of national duty, and he was escorted away with the emperor and empress through the underground passage.

After the old emperor left, the anxiety and respect on Shen Tang's face disappeared, her eyes became as calm as the sea, and a cold smile escaped her lips.

The old emperor still didn't understand that all the power and status he possessed in his life were given to him by the common people and the imperial city beneath his feet.

He left the imperial city and lost the protection of the emperor; he was just an ordinary old orc.

He was still a foolish and cowardly emperor who failed to protect his people.

A frail old man carrying a large sum of money and treasures.

Once he leaves the palace, he will be like a piece of fat meat on a chopping board, and before long, he will be divided up by refugees in the midst of war.

Shen Tang's eyes were full of anticipation for a good show. She wondered if the old emperor would be able to see the sun after leaving the tunnel today.

Of course, that's all in the future, and Shen Tang quickly put the matter out of her mind.

Yun Han watched the emperor disappear from sight and fell into a long silence. The rebel army was coming with great force, and thousands of people were being massacred, but the emperor, as the ruler of the country, was only concerned with running away with the money.

In that instant, he was plunged into deep doubt: was the Yun family really worth risking their lives for such a monarch?

Suddenly, a soldier urged him on anxiously.
"Your Highness Shen Tang, the capital city may not be able to be defended. You should leave immediately!"

Upon hearing this, Yun Han subconsciously turned to look at Shen Tang.

next second.

He heard that firm and clear voice ring out.

"I will not leave the capital. I will stay and stand with the soldiers to build and defend the city!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers present were all stunned and fell silent.

Not far away, the chaotic flames of war and the trampling sound of approaching iron cavalry seemed to disappear in an instant, becoming distant and empty.

All that remained in the soldiers' ears was Shen Tang's resounding oath.

And her beautiful yet powerful figure was seen and etched in everyone's hearts.

No one expected that the leader who ultimately sacrificed himself to defend the city would be this least favored princess.

The emperor and empress had fled, and even the princes had left. The imperial city was leaderless and had become an empty city without a military spirit. These remnants of the army were left in the city, supposedly to defend it against a powerful enemy. However, the soldiers present knew very well that they were just sacrifices to delay the rebels. Their fate would be nothing more than being captured and killed in battle. They had long lost their will to fight.

But Shen Tang stayed behind to accompany them through life and death.

Her words instantly ignited the demoralized morale, inspired the soldiers' fighting spirit, and gave them hope to continue fighting!

This brief, frozen moment felt like half a century.

Immediately afterwards, a thousand excited cheers erupted.

"Long live Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

"We are willing to risk our lives for Your Highness; death is nothing to us!"

"We will not lose this battle." Shen Tang's firm voice reached everyone's ears.

Her gentle smile was like a spring breeze, soothing the anxiety and unease in everyone's hearts.

this moment.

Victory or defeat on the battlefield is no longer important.

They are fighting for His Highness and the people!
Fearless in the face of death!
Yun Han stared blankly at Shen Tang. The cowardly and foolish female he remembered had vanished into thin air in that instant, leaving only this beautiful and resolute figure.

Shen Tang didn't look at him again. The rebel army's pursuers came to attack again, and she led her soldiers to continue fighting on the battlefield to defend against the enemy.

This time, the rebels' counterattack was even more ferocious. The roar of bombers overhead was deafening, and shells rained down from the sky, turning prosperous buildings into ruins, billowing thick smoke.

Thousands of civilians lay dead in the ruins, unable to escape, severely injured or killed by the bombing.

A middle-aged woman with brown hair, wearing a white coat, ran out from the ruins billowing with thick smoke.

A lens on her nose was shattered, her clothes were covered in dust and blood, and there were bloodstains on her face. At that moment, she was leading two young children, one on each side, as they fled the bombing zone.

When they encountered injured orcs on the road, the female took out emergency medicine from her space to help the healers and patients heal their wounds and helped them leave the war zone.

Someone recognized the female's identity: "It's Dr. Goya!"

Dr. Goya is a highly renowned doctor at the Imperial Hospital. Not only is he a skilled physician, but he is also a compassionate person who often makes free house calls to help impoverished orcs who cannot afford medical treatment. He enjoys a very high reputation among the people of the city.

"Dr. Goya, you should leave immediately!"

"Go find Prince Shen Tang! It's too dangerous here, let's run!"

Just then, bombs were dropped from the sky, bombarding the direction of Goya.

Goya was just a doctor and didn't have much fighting ability, so he couldn't dodge in time.

But the next second, instead of a bloody mess, a mud wall rose from the ground and blocked the shells.

In the instant the rocks shattered, a figure rushed forward and tackled her to the ground.

The two rolled down to a safe area protected by steel bars.

Upon recognizing the person, Goya exclaimed in shock, "...Your Highness Shen Tang?"

She had little interaction with this imperial princess, but she had seen her beauty in the news and admired her greatly!

Shen Tang pulled her up and got straight to the point, "I'll send you away from the capital."

Goya paused for a moment, then gently shook her head. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I will not leave!"

"Why?" Females are too precious, and most of the females in the capital city are sent away as soon as possible. This is the first time Shen Tang has met someone who is unwilling to leave.

As an imperial princess, she had the responsibility to stay behind and lead troops to protect the city, and she also possessed a seventh-tier peak superpower to protect her. However, the doctor in front of her did not have any superpowers and did not need to bear this responsibility that required sacrificing his life.

“Your Highness, in the face of national crisis, there is no distinction between men and women.” Goya adjusted his broken glasses and forced a smile. “Now is the time when manpower is most needed. If I stay in the city, I can be of greater use.”

"The Empire nurtured me, and I will do my utmost to live up to its nurturing."

　good night~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)