Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 198 Surrender
His face gradually darkened. Suddenly realizing something was wrong, he turned around abruptly, only to be struck in the shoulder by a sword—it was Xie Ling!
He silently walked up behind the Khan.

The Khan cried out in pain, and Song Yi seized the opportunity to break free from his restraints, lifting her skirt and running frantically towards Jiang Lanye!

At the same time, Jiang Lanye rode his horse over, bent down, grabbed Song Yi's hand tightly, and pulled her up. Her skirt arced through the air as she landed in Jiang Lanye's arms. His familiar, cool scent enveloped her from all sides.

Jiang Lanye hugged her from behind, his tone relatively calm: "Let's get you out of here first, it's dangerous."

Khan stood up unsteadily. He had already injured an arm and was no match for Xie Ling at this moment. Seeing this, Wolf Owl had no choice but to temporarily spare the almost dying Zuo Sheng and rush to help.

Seeing this, Song Yi cried out urgently, "Xie Ling! Xie Ling, he..."

She spoke quickly, "I'm fine, I'll hide inside, don't worry about me."

Jiang Lanye gave her a deep look and said, "Ride the horse, and it will listen to you."

Having said that, he dismounted and rushed to help Xie Ling.

Song Yi tightened her grip on the reins. At this moment, no one wanted to be the one to break the chain. This wasn't her first time riding a horse, and she was no longer afraid. She imitated Jiang Lanye's riding style, tugged on the reins, and then immediately galloped off!
Just as Wolf Owl's scimitar was about to strike Xie Ling's heart, Jiang Lanye arrived in time and deflected it with his own sword.

The moment Jiang Lanye and Lang Xiao locked eyes, it was as if lightning struck between their gazes.

"So, you are the emperor of the Central Plains."

Jiang Lanye casually twirled his sword and said coldly, "I didn't kill you last time because you protected my people."

Wolf Owl's face turned fierce as he charged forward: "Your men?!"

Jiang Lanye's expression hardened. He drew his sword and charged forward. Last time, Wolf Owl was no match for him, and this time they were facing each other directly. He showed no mercy. In front of the heavy scimitar, the agile sword was like a venomous snake hissing and flicking its tongue, instantly pointing straight at his throat.

Taking advantage of the moment when Wolf Owl was frozen in place, he casually knocked the curved knife out of Wolf Owl's hand.

He immediately ordered, "Men, tie him up."

Almost the instant the soldiers subdued the wolf owl, Xie Ling pierced the Khan's heart with his sword.

Seeing this, the wolf owl stared blankly at the scene before it and let out a painful whimper.

The woman who was hiding in the tent was also brought out and tied up with the wolf owl.

The Northern Qiang people were doomed, and the remaining soldiers were easily subdued like ants.

Xie Ling was instantly exhausted and knelt on the ground, supporting himself with his sword. Looking at the Khan who was still wide-open in his dead state, he took two heavy breaths.

Eji kept crying, she cried when she looked at the Khan, and then she cried when she looked at her son beside her.

Song Yi ran back and stared at the bound wolf owl. She paused, not daring to meet his gaze.

Jiang Lanye glanced at Song Yi, then at Lang Xiao.

The two even wore matching wedding attire.

Wolf Owl stared at Song Yi and said in a hoarse voice, "Father was right, you did lie to me after all."

Song Yi said in a low voice, "Wolf Owl, I have no choice, this is all I can do. I don't want to lie to you, but... I'm sorry."

Wolf Owl gave a bitter smile. "You don't need to apologize to me. To be honest, I don't hate you. It was I who captured you, which led to this situation. It's all my own fault."

His gaze fell on Song Yi's scarred neck. He knew it was his fault that Song Yi had been placed in such a dangerous place. Even though Song Yi had been lying to him, it seemed that they could never distinguish who was right and who was wrong. Their positions were different, and they could never be together.

Song Yi didn't want to see this situation, but she had no choice but to face it.

"Wolf Owl, the very beginning of our meeting was a mistake." Wolf Owl closed his eyes in anguish, refusing to look at her again.

Mother said softly, "Xiao'er, let's...let's surrender. So many people have already died."

Wolf Owl was unwilling to surrender deep down, but he had just lost his father and didn't want to lose his mother as well.

"Okay, Mother. I promise you."

Since they were to surrender, they naturally had to sign a treaty, which stipulated that they would not only have to pay tribute every year, but also have to retreat to a place thousands of miles away and never invade again.

Such matters were very complicated, and the drafting of the treaty also took time. Song Yi remained in a daze and could not see clearly what happened next, only knowing that the final outcome was still so tragic.

Corpses were scattered everywhere, and it was impossible to tell who was who.

Song Yi also told them that a group of soldiers were being held in the dungeon, and that a general would soon lead a group to rescue them.

When Jiang Lanye and the others came out, a soldier who should have been dead on the ground suddenly moved and threw a dart in Jiang Lanye's direction with all his might!
Jiang Lanye couldn't dodge in time, so he could only turn to the side to avoid a vital spot.

The dart pierced his arm, and he immediately pulled it out. Seeing the sharp point, he had a vague sense of foreboding.

Upon seeing this, Song Yi was shocked and rushed over to examine his wound, asking in a trembling voice, "Is it poisoned?"

Xie Ling rushed over and killed the soldier completely. Jiang Lanye shook his head, raised his hand to touch her cold cheek, and then realized that she had been crying at some point, and her tears had washed away the rouge on her cheeks.

He looked at Song Yi and said softly, "Let's go back."

Song Yi was carried onto the horse by Jiang Lanye. The things left behind were naturally taken care of by someone else. Now, Jiang Lanye just wanted to go back and hug Song Yi tightly to soothe his long-empty heart.

Zuo Sheng was seriously injured and barely had a breath left. Xie Ling sent people to take him back.

Wolf Owl stumbled out, his dark eyes watching Jiang Lanye and Song Yi ride away on horseback in the moonlight, their fiery red skirts fluttering in the wind until they disappeared from sight.

He knew that after this, he might never see Song Yi again.

His cheek felt cool, and he thought it was raining. He raised his hand to touch it and found it was his own tears.

He was stunned. He couldn't believe he was crying.
Mother slowly walked out. She knew that Wolf Owl was sad, but fortunately, the two of them could still offer each other some comfort.

"Xiao'er, those destined to meet will eventually meet again."

Jiang Lanye and Song Yi remained silent the entire way, a situation that was extremely rare.

They returned to their tent. Song Yi looked around at the familiar surroundings, so safe and secure, and her heart finally felt completely at ease. She asked her first question: "When are we going back to the capital?"

"I'll be back the day after tomorrow. I'll leave the rest of the matters here to Xie Ling."

".good."

She paused for a moment, then asked softly, "Jiang Lanye, is that dart really alright?"

The moment he finished speaking, Jiang Lanye's breathing suddenly became heavy. He was usually calm and composed, and rarely did he show such an uncontrollable emotion.

Song Yi was startled and hurriedly raised her hand to touch his cheek, but he grabbed her wrist and then pressed her down onto the bed!
"what happened to you?"

He looked at the wedding dress Song Yi was wearing and found it extremely jarring.

(End of this chapter)