"..." Ye Qichi blinked as she looked at Xiao Jinxing.

She hadn’t even agreed to let her people pledge allegiance to him.

Yet, he took it for granted.

But it must be said.

Assassins also seek a place to belong.

If the army is their best home, she naturally respects their choice.

She had never really insisted on having them follow her.

Perhaps, in the army, they could actually find their place.

It counts as.

Putting talents to good use, the right man for the right job.

The plan for deploying troops was well discussed.

The subsequent time became particularly tense.

Bai Moyi led the troops to ambush at the border first.

The other armies, following the previous combat plans, left the camp to prepare for the battle.

On the day Bai Moyi deployed his troops, he seized Beimu Country’s food supplies in one fell swoop.

Successfully capturing the first checkpoint of Baimu Country’s food transportation.

The next day.

Beimu Country’s troops attacked the army led by Bai Moyi.

Bai Moyi put up a resistance at first, then retreated to escape.

The King of Beimu pursued fiercely, attempting to annihilate Bai Moyi’s troops in one go.

But in the pursuit, they came face to face with the main force of Daxuan Kingdom.

Only then did they realize they had fallen into a trap.

Wanting to retreat.

Bai Mowan, leading her elite troops, cut off Beimu’s army’s retreat from behind.

The two armies had no choice but to engage in direct combat.

The battle lasted for half a month.

Ye Qichi once again witnessed the cruelty on the battlefield.

She was mainly responsible for the logistics.

There were too many casualties.

There were many military doctors, yet they were overwhelmed.

Those beyond saving could only be left on the battlefield, leaving no trace of their bodies.

Those who could be saved.

Could only be given basic first aid, then transported to the rear of the frontline.

Only by truly winning the battle could they return to the camp for thorough treatment. If lost, they would become spirits under the enemy’s sword once again.

Fortunately.

The battle, under the leadership of Xiao Jinxing, achieved an overwhelming victory.

The troops of Beimu Country fled in disarray.

The generals of Beimu Country abandoned Gujiang City and retreated back to the territory of Beimu Country.

Xiao Jinxing led his soldiers to recapture Gujiang City.

At the same time, he dispatched the special forces led by Xie Ruotong, to pursue the generals of Beimu Country, striving to obtain the heads of the generals!

The army entered Gujiang City.

The city, already devastated by the enemy, was in a miserable state, and the people suffered immeasurably.

Ye Qichi followed by Xiao Jinxing’s side, looking at the injured civilians around, understood that the generals of Beimu Country had issued slaughter orders before they left.

The entire city was full of corpses.

The hand holding Xiao Jinxing’s precious sword, was constantly tensed.

The most brutal aspect of war, is the suffering of the civilians.

Xiao Jinxing issued an order, "Yuan Wenkang."

"At your service."

"Find survivors, make sure they are well settled."

"At your command."

"Clear all the corpses in the city and give them a proper burial."

"At your command."

Yuan Wenkang obeyed the command, taking people with him and departing.

"Bai Moyi." Xiao Jinxing gave another order.

"Your servant is here."

"Settle the injured soldiers, provide the best treatment. Also, tally up the deceased soldiers, notify their families, manage the family affairs thoroughly, and provide the highest compensation."

"Your servant obeys the command."

"General Bai." Xiao Jinxing called Bai Wenwu.

Bai Wenwu, looking at the corpses throughout the city, was also deeply grieved.

This city was abandoned by him.

And the lives within it, were abandoned by him as well.

"After re-cleaning and restoring the city, hold a victory banquet for the soldiers. Provide good food and drink, prepare abundantly. If the military pay is not sufficient, I will apply to the emperor. There’s no need to economize for this victory banquet."

"This old servant obeys the command."

"With continuous warfare, General Bai, you too have had a hard time. Rest early and rejuvenate. After the victory banquet, I have important matters to discuss with General Bai."

"Yes." Bai Wenwu was respectful.

Xiao Jinxing didn’t say much more.

He stood up, preparing to leave at that moment.

Bai Mowan received a glance.

Seeing her arm was seriously injured, he ultimately couldn’t bear it and asked, "Is Wan’er’s arm injury alright?"

Bai Mowan kept her distance, "Thank you for your concern, Prince, I am fine."

Xiao Jinxing pursed his lips.

Eventually, he said no more.

Then, he stood up and left.

When leaving, Ye Qichi naturally followed Xiao Jinxing.

Xie Ruotong and the others went to chase the Beimu Country’s general, uncertain if... there would be any danger.

Although, when Xiao Jinxing gave the order, he stated to seize the enemy general’s head only if they could ensure their own safety.

The meaning was.

If they cannot capture him, they can come back.

One would think, there shouldn’t be too much danger.

Ye Qichi and I, Xiao Jinxing, walked into Gujiang City, to a courtyard specifically prepared for Xiao Jinxing.

"Xiaowu, draw a bucket of hot water for me to bathe," Xiao Jinxing instructed.

"Yes."

"Prepare a bucket for the Princess as well," Xiao Jinxing added.

Xiaowu was startled.

The Prince is rare to care about others.

Ye Qichi also felt quite flattered.

Xiao Jinxing said indifferently, "You have followed me all the way here, you’ve worked hard."

Ye Qichi smiled.

This guy even knows how to care about others now.

She yawned, "Knowing that I’ve worked hard, then think twice before you try to kill me in the future."

Xiao Jinxing gave Ye Qichi a glance.

As if he really didn’t want to deal with her at all.

After a while.

Xiaowu brought the hot water.

The two buckets of hot water were actually brought into one room.

Ye Qichi stared at Xiaowu.

It seems the weariness from the battle has dulled his sharpness.

She instructed Xiaowu, "Put my hot water in the next room."

"No need to bother," Xiao Jinxing spoke directly, "Everyone’s tired."

The ones who drew the water for them were also soldiers.

They, too, were soldiers who had just undergone a battle.

Ye Qichi was speechless.

It’s not like she and Xiao Jinxing can just be open with each other.

She didn’t mind it.

After all, it’s not like she hasn’t seen it before.

She feared Bai Mowan might want to kill her if she found out.

Now Xie Ruotong wasn’t around to be by her side.

"There’s a screen here, just separate us," Xiao Jinxing said.

He probably never thought about being open with her.

It was her.

Misinterpreting his intentions.

Ye Qichi didn’t say anything more.

Xiaowu promptly set up the screen.

The two buckets of hot water were placed on either side of the screen.

They should not be able to see each other.

"Leave," Xiao Jinxing commanded Xiaowu.

Xiaowu quickly left.

While leaving, he even ensured, "Your Highness Prince and Princess enjoy your bath, I will guard the door, making sure not even a fly gets in."

The door closed.

Xiao Jinxing was probably really tired.

He directly went to the left side’s tub to change his clothes.

The moment he removed his armor.

"Ye Qichi." Xiao Jinxing called her.

At that moment, Ye Qichi was also preparing to undress and bathe.

Fighting for half a month.

It’s been half a month since she last cleaned up.

She felt herself covered in dirt.

So she hastily wanted to take a bath.

"Come here, help me change," Xiao Jinxing ordered.

Ye Qichi was speechless.

You can’t do it yourself, why did you send Xiaowu out?!

Reluctantly, Ye Qichi still walked over to Xiao Jinxing’s side.

Then she laboriously helped him take off the extremely heavy armor.