The Princess and Her Rough-Rider Khan-Chapter 586 - 584 Don’t worry, she can solve it herself (second update)

Chapter 586: 584 Don’t worry, she can solve it herself (second update)

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Li Xianyun had never met Zuo Ang, but she was quite familiar with Yuchi Hong.

Yuchi Hong was Yuchi Qian’s elder brother. Li Xianyun had seen him several times at banquets and had also seen him during visits to the Liuwang Residence, yet they had never spoken.

Additionally, Li Xianyun and Yuchi Hong had a relationship unknown to outsiders—Li Xianyun was Yuchi Hong’s savior.

While in Houtang, Li Xianyun once went up the mountain to gather herbs and happened to come across the severely injured Yuchi Hong, whom she then saved.

As a physician, one always formed indissoluble bonds with patients, just as with Yelu Yan and Yuchi Hong.

Yuchi Hong glanced at Li Xianyun, then turned towards the watching soldiers, "Just now, while Mr. Zuo and I were patrolling, we passed by here and saw these two trying to ambush Physician Li from behind, and indeed, they mentioned that Physician Li and Khan had an intimate relationship."

Zuo Ang echoed on the side, "Indeed it is so."

While they were patrolling the camp together earlier, Zuo Ang was walking ahead by himself when suddenly Yuchi Hong pulled on his arm, hiding in a dark spot.

Puzzled, Zuo Ang followed Yuchi Hong’s gaze.

He then saw two soldiers entangling a short, delicately featured Han person.

What Zuo Ang hated most was those who bullied the weak and feared the strong, and he instantly wanted to go out and severely beat those two scoundrels, but unexpectedly, Yuchi Hong forcefully pulled him once more.

After being pulled twice in succession, Zuo Ang was somewhat annoyed and about to react, when he saw Yuchi Hong gesturing to him to be silent.

In a lowered voice, Yuchi Hong said, "Don’t worry, she can handle it herself."

A person who could escape unscathed from Murong Ce’s clutches and often made Guli stumble had to have some skills.

Hearing this, Zuo Ang did not come out, but instead, he and Yuchi Hong watched the drama unfold together.

The soldiers listening were shocked and looked disdainfully at the two soldiers.

Compared to Zuo Ang and Yuchi Hong, those two were insignificant.

Overnight, Zuo Ang had suppressed the rebellion in Yanzhou, becoming the well-known General of the Flying Cavalry.

Yuchi Hong had long fought alongside Yelu Yan, earning illustrious military achievements. Now, stationed at the border, he had achieved numerous remarkable feats and had just been appointed by Khan as the Defender General.

With these two significant figures vouching, who would not believe Li Xianyun’s words?

Li Xianyun bowed to Yuchi Hong and Zuo Ang, "Thank you, Generals, for vindicating my integrity."

That indeed saved her a lot of trouble.

As Zuo Ang was about to speak, Yuchi Hong, looking at Li Xianyun, preemptively said, "It was a small effort, Physician Li, no need for concern."

Yuchi Hong paused, "Guards, these two disregarded the law, framed the virtuous, and were disrespectful towards Khan. Take them away to await judgment."

Although brief, his words weighed like a mountain on those two.

They screamed injustice, but they were quickly knocked unconscious by soldiers using the sides of their hands as blades.

Yuchi Hong nodded at Li Xianyun and left with Zuo Ang.

When they reached a secluded spot, Zuo Ang looked at Yuchi Hong with a grin.

Yuchi Hong shot him a cold look, "Spit it out."

People who spent a long time in the military camp were rough and tough.

Seeing his cold expression, Zuo Ang wasn’t annoyed but instead chuckled, "Tell me, how do you know Physician Li?"

Yuchi Hong’s prevention from assisting and his assurance that Li Xianyun could handle the situation clearly showed he knew her well enough to trust her; otherwise, such trust would not have arisen.

Yuchi Hong didn’t want to elaborate, "I’ve seen her a few times before, but we’re not close."

He was telling the truth.

Zuo Ang didn’t press further, since he was not particularly interested in the frail and fair-skinned Physician Li.

However, he couldn’t help commenting, "That Physician Li has a clear mind and a sharp tongue; though she looks fragile, she’s quite the formidable character."

Yuchi Hong grunted, his mouth corners subtly lifting upwards.

Zuo Ang looked at Yuchi Hong’s odd expression with great surprise.

It was indeed rare to see such a tender expression on someone tougher and smellier than a rock in a latrine.

Yelu Yan was discussing matters with his generals in the tent.

A guard hesitated at the entrance.

Yelu Yan instinctively thought of Li Xianyun.

There was no way a guard would dare to come in unless it was news about Li Xianyun.

His heart skipped a beat, concern suddenly rising, as he motioned the man over.

The guard quickly approached and whispered something into Yelu Yan’s ear.

Yelu Yan’s usually calm face, impassive to joy or anger, instantly turned livid, veins bulging on his forehead, his tiger-like eyes cold and sharp, clearly enraged, instilling fear in those who saw him.

The generals seated around the table, not understanding the situation, and fearing some urgent military situation, became visibly uneasy, exchanging anxious glances.

Yelu Yan said quietly, "Keep a close watch on her."

"Yes."

The guard then withdrew.

Yelu Yan, seeing his generals’ worried faces, said quietly, "Continue."

The generals hurriedly resumed their previous topic.

"Hengzhou is the chokepoint for entering the heart of the Khitan territory, easy to defend but hard to attack. The soldiers of Houliang, swaggering daily atop their city walls, are exceedingly arrogant. If we do not take it down, our army’s morale will definitely plummet."

"So, even just to boost our army’s morale, we need to seize Hengzhou."

"That sounds easier said than done. Hengzhou City has strong defenses, its terrain strategically critical on three sides, one man can hold the pass against ten thousand, how can it be taken?"

"The terrain around Hengzhou is critical on three sides, we can only attack from the front."

"If we attack from the front, we will directly face the enemy’s swords, and there will undoubtedly be heavy casualties."

"A victory build on the flesh and blood of our soldiers is not worth having."

"What battle doesn’t have casualties? Besides, we have the trebuchet improved by the Queen and other elite weapons. Attacking from a distance several times a day, I don’t believe we can’t take it down."

"Attack from a distance several times? You are really talking about troop movements on paper. Hengzhou has a moat about a hundred meters wide on the outside, and, beyond the moat, there’s a wide open space, the trebuchet can’t shoot that far."

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While the generals were discussing heatedly, they realized their Khan was staring ahead, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with a chilling murderous intent.

The sounds of debate gradually quieted down, eventually becoming barely audible, as they waited for their wise and valiant Khan to speak.

Yelu Yan looked at them and said softly, "Let’s adjourn the discussion for today, and continue tomorrow."

Although it was just a brief statement, it immediately calmed the fervently debating, passionate generals, replacing their enthusiasm with silence and respect.

The generals respectfully and orderly withdrew.

Yelu Yan commanded softly, "Bring someone!"

Instantly, a guard came in, respectfully saluting.

"Behead those two men and display them, throw their bodies on the plains to feed the wolves, and also have the Queen summoned to me," he ordered.

The guard accepted the order and departed.

When Li Xianyun received the message that Yelu Yan wanted her to come, Youlan, Jinwu, and Bater had already returned, guiltily apologizing to her.

Upon hearing that the Khan had summoned her, Youlan’s face turned white instantly, and Bater and Jinwu also appeared very uneasy.

Li Xianyun comforted them, "It’s not your fault, I will explain to the Khan."