Chapter 1139: Chapter 708: Promise—Never Again Will I Leave Her Behind (Second Update)

He smiled helplessly and turned around.

An Ning gazed at the departing figure of Xiao Jinxing.

For some inexplicable reason, she felt an intense reluctance.

As if this glance would be... a separation of life and death.

...

The next morning at dawn.

The Daxuan Army set out.

The grand army marched towards the front lines of the Cang Kingdom.

Three days later.

The two armies faced each other for the first time in battle.

For Daxuan, the cold weather indeed proved to be an unfriendly condition for warfare.

In the first battle, Daxuan’s situation was dire, and the Cang Kingdom gained a slight advantage.

However, in the second battle, the army adapted to the harsh weather and also saw through one of the Cang Kingdom’s military strategies, achieving a major victory and inflicting heavy losses on the Cang Kingdom.

Inside the main tent of the Cang Kingdom’s commander.

Gao Ziyue was furious, "Wasn’t it said that the Daxuan Army wasn’t suited for combat in cold weather? This battle nearly took my old camp; if this continues, in ten or half a month, we’ll have to declare surrender!"

Yuan Kai and Du Jianghong dared not speak.

They also understood that the situation was tense, with the Daxuan Army’s combat capability proving far stronger than they had anticipated.

"Have you captured Feng Xiyun?" Gao Ziyue suddenly asked.

"To your Highness, the spies have been searching for an opportunity, but these days, Emperor Daxuan keeps Feng Xiyun by his side constantly, watching closely, making it difficult to take action." Du Jianghong replied, "But rest assured, your Highness, as soon as there is an opportunity, the spies will immediately capture Feng Xiyun and bring her back to our Cang Kingdom forces."

"The dog Emperor values Feng Xiyun so highly that we must capture her, even if only to threaten him, to vent my anger!" Gao Ziyue said harshly.

"Not just to threaten, it can certainly distract the dog Emperor, and once his focus wavers, so will the morale of their army, and their battle strength will definitely be hugely affected!"

"Then go capture Feng Xiyun!"

"I will send the message again." Du Jianghong quickly responded.

"And the Daxuan Empress." Gao Ziyue said coldly, "The Crown Prince has heard that the logistical support troops of the Daxuan Kingdom have played significant roles in the war. Whether or not it’s the Empress’s credit, this Prince wants to see her dead!"

"Yes."

...

The Daxuan temporary station.

Logistical camp.

From the two battles, countless lives were lost.

The logistics team was busy round the clock.

An Ning moved constantly among the injured soldiers, from morning till night, barely having time to rest.

Fortunately, hearing of the near collapse of the Cang Kingdom in the second battle brought a glimmer of hope for victory. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

At night.

An Ning had no choice but to perform a fracture surgery on an injured soldier.

Xiao Jinxing appeared in the logistical camp.

Watching An Ning, full of exhaustion yet fully focused.

At that moment, even if someone appeared around her, she barely noticed.

Her hand movements were steady and calm.

Xiao Jinxing pressed his lips together.

He turned and left.

Not wanting to disturb her.

He was there to check on the injured soldiers.

And naturally, he also wanted to see her.

Feng Xiyun was by Xiao Jinxing’s side as well.

Since arriving at the front lines, Xiao Jinxing had always kept her close.

Is this her purpose?!

But with so many people protecting Xiao Jinxing, how could he easily get injured?!

"Doctor Feng, it’s obvious that the logistical team is short-staffed these days; before the troops depart for battle again, stay here and assist." Xiao Jinxing suddenly instructed.

Feng Xiyun’s eyes twitched.

She naturally didn’t want to.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to save lives.

She just doesn’t want to work under An Ning.

But no one dared defy the Emperor’s orders.

She even felt that the Emperor asked her to stay because the Empress was too tired and needed her to help share the burden.

"Yes."

"So next you don’t need to follow me; before the troops depart, I’ll have someone come to escort you."

"Yes," Feng Xiyun agreed.

Ever since being defiled by the stable hand, although Feng Xiyun felt resentful, she no longer dared to be presumptuous in front of the Emperor, not even daring to act attentively, only fearing that whatever she did in front of the Emperor would be humiliating herself.

Xiao Jinxing left the logistical unit with a group of trusted aides.

After being forced to stay behind, Feng Xiyun quickly joined in the treatment of the injured without further delay.

At dawn.

Most military doctors, too exhausted, fell asleep in the tents for the wounded.

An Ning also drifted into a short nap.

When she opened her eyes, she suddenly saw Feng Xiyun standing in front of her.

An Ning’s eyes tightened.

Feng Xiyun was also startled when she saw An Ning open her eyes suddenly.

Like a guilty thief.

"What are you doing here?" An Ning asked.

Her gaze involuntarily glanced at Feng Xiyun’s hand hidden behind her back.

Is it a dagger?!

Did Feng Xiyun dare to kill her outright?!

Has she already put her own life on the line?!

Eager to die together with her.

"The Emperor asked me to stay and assist the Empress." Feng Xiyun answered.

An Ning got up from the ground.

Feng Xiyun instinctively stepped back two paces.

Indeed, she held a small dagger in her hidden hand; there was indeed a moment when she wanted to kill An Ning, even if both were to perish together!

However, she dared not.

Not out of fear of death.

But because An Ning had close guards; any rash actions would get her killed immediately by the guards.

It would be a futile endeavor!

"If that’s the case, there are still many wounded soldiers over there; Doctor Feng, go help them." An Ning instructed.

Feng Xiyun pursed her lips, "Yes."

Then carefully hid the dagger in her clothes and left with deference.

An Ning watched Feng Xiyun’s retreating figure.

Believing that Xiao Jinxing left her there for something more than just sharing her burden.

Considering that Feng Xiyun might try to kill her at any time...

Of course, it’s also impossible for her to kill.

But this woman should not be underestimated.

After Feng Xiyun left.

An Ning closed her eyes again.

One’s body cannot be completely exhausted.

The war is still long.

Given the current situation, as the Cang Kingdom now knows the capabilities of the Daxuan Army, it will certainly drag out the battle duration; the next would be a protracted war!

Another three days passed.

This time, the Daxuan Army took the initiative to set out.

Feng Xiyun, meeting up with the two guards who came for her, left the logistical camp.

Feeling ultimately displeased.

Why must she follow the Emperor to face life and death, while An Ning is so well protected?!

Why is she summoned and dismissed at will?

Feng Xiyun’s face twisted with anger.

At that moment!

The sound of sword and blade suddenly echoed.

Feng Xiyun was startled.

In an instant, she saw the two guards beside her engaged in combat with a group of people in black.

Feng Xiyun never expected that assassins would appear in the heavily guarded military camp.

At the moment when she screamed in terror.

A man in black dashed to her side and fiercely covered her mouth.

Feng Xiyun’s eyes were filled with fear.

It was nighttime at that moment.

The military camp was quiet, with not many soldiers around, especially since it was the logistical camp, as combat-ready troops were at the front-line positions.

And it was clear the assassins in front of her were highly skilled.

The two guards were killed before they even had a chance to resist, their bodies dragged away to be hidden in the corner.

Subsequently, Feng Xiyun was taken away by the masked man, her mouth covered.

The route planned in advance, with coordination inside and outside, didn’t require much effort, and the group of masked men took Feng Xiyun out of the camp, mounted hastily prepared fast horses, and made quickly for the Cang Kingdom’s direction.

But the moment they mounted the horses.

Torches suddenly lit up around them.

About a dozen masked assassins were completely surrounded by the torches.

The leader in black’s eyes tightened.

He instantly realized they had fallen into a trap!

It turned out Feng Xiyun’s sudden solitude today was just a bait for them to show themselves.

Now seeing such a number of people, their escape was now impossible!