Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 476: The Fall of Yanling County

Upon hearing Yi Shiyin’s words, Wu Mi and Han Anniang both felt joy, and a look of happiness appeared on Mingli’s face.

Wu Mi sat up slightly and asked with concern, "What exactly does it say?"

Yi Shiyin took out a letter and handed it to Wu Mi, saying in a clear voice, "This is news from the Inspector, stating that after your husband repelled the Jin Xia barbarian army on Guan Shang Plain, he also defeated over twenty thousand barbarian infantry and cavalry in Yao’er City of Gaozhou. Even the barbarian commander’s nephew was shot and beheaded by your husband, who then took advantage of the situation to reclaim Gaozhou. He is currently pursuing the remnants of the Jin Xia barbarians."

Wu Mi was startled, then her face showed even more joy as she took the letter and began to read.

Han Anniang’s expression was delighted, but not understanding this, she softly asked Wu Mi, "Does this mean that Erlang will soon be able to return triumphantly?"

A few months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Quickly finishing the letter, Wu Mi, reading the detailed report on the battle in Yao’er City as it was internal news, frowned and said, "These barbarians really deserve death; they actually used the citizens against my husband. Sooner or later, retribution will fall upon them."

After speaking to herself, she addressed Han Anniang’s question, saying, "My husband has sworn to the citizens of Yao’er City to drive these barbarians out of Great Song. Though we have reclaimed Gaozhou, the Northern Land has not yet been seized; it would be quick even to return by year’s end."

She then handed the letter to Han Anniang.

But the letter from the Inspector was all about battle reports, which Han Anniang couldn’t fully grasp.

"Let me see." Xiao Yunxi took it over.

Upon reading the letter stating that Chen Mo pledged to the citizens that he would eventually pacify Jin Xia and capture the Khan and Khan, Xiao Yunxi couldn’t help but feel her blood boil, as if her emotions were stirred.

Pacifying Jin Xia was something even the Grand Ancestor Emperor couldn’t achieve at that time.

Though Chen Mo didn’t accomplish it yet, the courage and determination in his oath showed a masculine spirit, which moved Xiao Yunxi, whose elegant face was filled with bright smiles, tenderly saying, "If Jin Xia is truly pacified in the future, the Marquis will surely be bestowed a title of King."

"Then Ms. Mi will become the Princess Consort," Xia Zhiqing teased with a smile.

"I don’t really care about that; honestly, I’ve been anxious these days, but finally, we received good news."

Wu Mi said, stroking her raised abdomen.

"Actually, the Inspector has another piece of news..." Yi Shiyin hesitated, looking at Xiao Yunxi, finally saying, "It’s regarding Huai State."

Xiao Yunxi paused briefly, then smiled and said, "Xiaolu, say what you need to say, no worries."

"Um... Prince Huai took advantage of your husband’s defense against Jin Xia barbarians and sent troops to attack Yi County of Huai State..." While saying this, Yi Shiyin looked at Xiao Yunxi.

Xiao Yunxi merely furrowed her brow slightly, without much change, saying, "And then?"

"Liu Ji recognized their intent and, together with Elder Wu, countered their plans, severely damaging Prince Huai’s army. By the way, I heard Li Mingfan of the Li Family surrendered to us," Yi Shiyin said.

"Who is Li Mingfan?" Yi Shiyin interjected.

Xiao Yunxi said, "He’s the elder brother of Madam Hui, Prince Huai’s consort, and the pillar of the Li Family. Li Mingfan’s allegiance to us means the Li Family is utterly crushed on Prince Huai’s side; even if not liquidated, it won’t be reused again."

Yi Shiyin was somewhat surprised by Xiao Yunxi’s reaction, muttering, "I thought you might be unhappy hearing this news."

Xiao Yunxi smiled, saying, "It’s all in the past; I have no connections with Prince Huai anymore, what’s there to be unhappy about."

...

Longyou, Yanling County.

Yue Ruyan personally fought, wearing only Leather Armor, with her face splattered with blood.

The strategic town, where last time Yue Ruyan defeated one of the main Allied Forces of the Four Western Rong Countries commanded by Duan Guo, is now ravaged, increasingly desolate under the rapid and violent offensive of the Jin Xia army.

Yue Ruyan’s forces have been defending here for three days now.

Despite winning against the Seven Western Rong Countries, the Yuezhi Clan’s armies were significantly exhausted, and the war that lasted almost a year left the Yuezhi Clan’s armory quite strained. Now facing Jin Xia’s invasion, they are completely struggling to hold on.

But Yue Ruyan already felt that Yanling County could barely hold on.

The reinforcements sent by Prince Huai to Longyou had already retreated.

As for the reinforcements sent by King Chong, facing both the Seven Kingdoms and Jin Xia’s invasion suffered tremendous losses, showing signs of retreat as well.

Seeing fewer and fewer troops defending Yanling County, Yue Ruyan’s eyes showed a glimmer of pessimism.

At this moment, the report from the Personal Soldiers changed the pessimism in her eyes into a touch of despair.

Juyong Pass has fallen.

Juyong Pass is also a strategic town in Longyou, garrisoned by Gongsun Yan under King Chong’s command, paired with Yanling County to repel Jin Xia.

Now that Juyong County has fallen, the invading Jin Xia army will soon encircle Yanling County.

"General, retreat; those Jin Xia barbarians have already spread the word that they want to capture you alive and... and make you a plaything for their Commander-in-Chief." The Personal Soldiers whispered.

Yue Ruyan furrowed her brow, her hands clenched into fists, just about to speak when suddenly a battle cry sounded.

The Jin Xia Army attacked the city again.

This invading Jin Xia army in Longyou is predominantly infantry, and among the infantry, not all are Jin Xia people; there are Gao Liao people and Dongyou Kingdom people. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Yue Ruyan gazed into the distance, seeing a red wave surging on the horizon, the red tassels on the helmets of Dongyou Kingdom soldiers gathering like flames and rising like a volcano.

After the red wave appeared, soon, black and yellow waves followed.

Yue Ruyan realized it’s not good; the speed of the Jin Xia army is astonishingly fast; just after receiving the report of the fall of Juyong Pass, they’ve already joined forces.

Countless horns sounded. Flags like an ocean, swords and spears like a forest, filled the field of vision, with dust swirling on the ground.

While the defending forces of Yanling County are less than five thousand.

Yue Ruyan’s heart sank; she silently closed her eyes, and when she reopened them, she gave a rather heavy order, "Retreat!"

...

Night fell.

Torches illuminating the roadway outside Yanling County made it as bright as day; the flags on the city walls had been replaced with the Jin Xia military flags. A convoy slowly approached from a distance.

The leading Jin Xia general hurried forward to greet, "General Xia Ji."

On a tall black horse, Wanyan Xiaji dismounted, his eyes lowered, "Where’s Yue Ruyan?"

"Perhaps knowing General Xiaji’s presence, she has already fled," the general flattered.

Wanyan Xiaji waved his hand, entered the city, and after a brief glance from the city wall, ordered, "Rest for the night; at dawn, continue the advance. We must quickly take Longyou."

"Yes."