Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!

Chapter 239: Southern Army Surprise Attack

After pestering Su Juan all night, Shen Ruhui explained how he planned to take Chu Yang to the Southern Country and how to deal with possible events.

Su Juan, unable to resist the sleepiness, agreed to discuss the matter the next day.

Before dawn, Shen Ruhui went to see Chu Yang himself. Shi Yuan needed to go to the Chu Camp to discuss matters between the two armies and released Xie Xun.

Upon learning that Su Juan agreed to let Shen Ruhui go with Chu Yang to the Southern Country, Xie Xun thought Su Juan was crazy and, disregarding others’ obstruction, went to find Su Juan.

Su Juan had just woken up, picked up a bowl to pour some water, and before the water reached her mouth, Xie Xun barged in cursing.

"Are you crazy? How can you let Shen Ruhui go to the Southern Country with that Chu person? He’s a scholar who can’t even truss a chicken. Going is just asking for death!"

Su Juan frowned, "It’s just further discussion."

Yesterday, Shen Ruhui had troubled her all night, and even she hadn’t expected that he was so eager to follow Chu Yang to the Southern Country.

Xie Xun immediately frowned, "But he just went to see Chu Yang and even met with Shi Yuan, saying you agreed to let him go!"

Su Juan: "..."

This Shen Ruhui, does he find life too long and is in a hurry to die?

By this time, Shen Ruhui had already discussed with Chu Yang and returned to find Su Juan, seeing Xie Xun was also present, both glaring at him with dissatisfaction.

Shen Ruhui did not explain anything else, looked at Su Juan, and smiled, "I supported you to ascend, and I can support Chu Yang too. I don’t know martial arts, bringing me along poses no danger to him, and thus he can feel at ease."

Chu Yang doesn’t like wars. If he takes the throne, there will be no wars for at least a hundred years.

Xie Xun was still not in agreement, "Not to mention whether Chu Yang will kill you, Chu Guang, that person even killed his brother. If he knows you’re a Jinren, he definitely won’t spare you."

Shen Ruhui: "I’ve already discussed this with him. When the time comes, there will be an explanation."

Seeing that no matter how he persuaded, Shen Ruhui wouldn’t listen, Xie Xun looked at Su Juan, "You try persuading him."

In the past, he was reckless, and apart from Liu Xuan and Qi You, few were willing to open up to him, later meeting Shen Ruhui, who, though always speaking in a literary way that was hard to understand...

Qi You already...

Last night, Xie Xun kept thinking if he had driven Qi You back when he first came, maybe he would still be enjoying himself in the Capital City, enjoying the brothels, at least alive.

He no longer wanted to see his close ones leaving one by one.

Seeing that Shen Ruhui was set on his decision and clearly couldn’t be persuaded, Su Juan said helplessly, "Once he’s made up his mind, who can talk him out of it?"

Shen Ruhui smiled.

Su Juan pressed her aching temples, "You’ve reviewed the information about the Southern Country over the past two years, you know about the people and affairs in the Southern Country court."

"You must remember the positions of the segments over there in the Southern Country, and don’t forget the segments along the way. Keep the token I gave you well. If there’s any danger or unforeseen event, return immediately or send a message, and I’ll arrange people to pick you up."

"When you follow Chu Yang back, you will undoubtedly be in the military for a short period."

"Be careful dealing with Zhai Mu, the leader of the Southern Army over there. It’s best not to encounter him as he is Chu Guang’s confidant. If you find an opportunity, you must kill him."

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As night fell, the horns in the camp sounded, and Su Juan was suddenly awakened!

Noises came from outside, "The enemy army has launched a surprise attack!"

Su Juan hastily put on her outerwear and ran out, only to see flames everywhere, with soldiers grabbing weapons in chaos.

She grabbed a small night guard nearby, "What’s going on!"

"Reporting to Your Highness! The Southern Army attacked from both sides, burned two of our granaries, Vice General Yuan led people to chase them, and Xie Xiaojiang is leading people to extinguish the fire!"

Su Juan’s eyes darkened. Shi Yuan was still at the Chu Camp and would not return until morning. The other side had clearly seized the opportunity when Shi Yuan was not present to make this move. Only two granaries were burned, clearly not intended to destroy supplies but likely targeting Chu Yang.

It’s just uncertain whether they’re trying to rescue him or using the opportunity to kill him.

Su Juan said in a deep voice, "Instruct Xie Xun to be vigilant against another Southern Army sneak attack, send a team to chase Yuan Li and have him immediately return to the prisoner camp to intercept and kill the Southern Soldiers, and take a team with me to the prisoner camp!"

The small guard was startled, just then remembering the prisoner camp.

Su Juan didn’t even have time to return to camp for a change of clothes, grabbed the long spear beside her, and rode horses with her people to the prisoner camp, amidst the chaotic footsteps mixed with heartrending screams and the sound of weapons piercing flesh and blood.

The Southern Army’s ambush was indeed not for burning granaries, but for Chu Yang.

By now, Chu Yang had been rescued, and there were a few Southern Army prisoners with him.

Su Juan, leading a team, charged into the crowd and fought, her every strike clean and decisive, taking lives. Scalding blood splattered on her face, quickening her actions.

Upon confrontation, the Southern Army began showing signs of retreat and withdrew with their people, clearly uninterested in entangling.

The person in the lead rode a tall horse and, upon meeting eyes, the small guard recognized him, gritting his teeth, "Your Highness, it’s the Southern Army’s leading General Zhai Mu!"

This person has killed numerous Jin Army brothers, cruel and vicious, and even tortured prisoners in front of both armies...

Su Juan shouted loudly, "Leave a few people to clean up, everyone else, follow me to chase!"

The small guard wanted to dissuade, fearing an enemy trick, but Su Juan had already squeezed the horse’s belly, leading the way. He hurriedly followed with the rest, fearing for Su Juan’s safety.

As they pursued, Yuan Li had returned up ahead and was intercepting and slaying the Southern Army.

Zhai Mu immediately focused on Su Juan, instantly guessing her identity, and shouted excitedly, "Capture that woman alive! The king will surely reward you greatly!"

Upon hearing this, the Southern Soldiers glared covetously.

Su Juan sneered, "Want to capture me alive? Don’t overestimate yourselves."

Yuan Li immediately advised, "Your Highness, retreat first, there are enough of us here..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Juan, already holding her long spear, charged into the crowd.

The two sides clashed again, like beasts going berserk. Zhai Mu originally came just for Chu Yang and hadn’t brought many people. The Jin Army’s timely reinforcements left him with no advantage.

Chu Yang somehow found a knife, and having not eaten for two days, even sitting on a horse was strenuous, shouting at Zhai Mu, "Stop fighting, retreat immediately!"

But Zhai Mu didn’t listen, seeing that those people hadn’t even touched the hem of her clothes. He charged forward, ready to take action himself.

A big knife swung over, and Su Juan dodged, nearly falling off her horse.

Chu Yang was anxious; what was this woman thinking? Wasn’t she supposed to let him go, why chase over?

As the battle leaned towards defeat, after several engagements, seeing her skills, it was evident that capturing her alive was impossible, Zhai Mu reluctantly shouted, "Retreat!"

The Southern Soldiers fled in disarray, while Su Juan, pulling a bow and arrow from a side horse, mounted a tall horse, and gave chase.

Yuan Li, behind, feared a trap among them, "Your Highness! Don’t pursue a cornered enemy, be wary of..."

Before he finished, in the dark night, a drawn bow aimed at the fleeing figures ahead had no hesitation, and the arrow swiftly pierced through the night sky!

A commotion arose up front, clearly someone was hit, and Su Juan immediately halted, showing no intention of further pursuit.

Yuan Li looked sharply at Su Juan, deeply shocked.