Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 724 - 725: Bygone Days (3)

Fourth Master Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly, Xiao Yancheng’s eyes showed pride, and he explained, "The depths of this forest are filled with my troops, and outside, Prince Rong is waiting for you. Even if you kill all of us, you still won’t be able to leave this forest!"

"Is that so." Fourth Master Xiao’s lips moved, his cold and hard voice devoid of emotion: "Then let’s try!"

Xiao Yancheng’s face was full of sarcasm, he looked towards Third Madam, blinked ambiguously, Third Madam glared at him in anger and shame, as if saying: You are just a waste!

As if to validate Xiao Yancheng’s words, chaotic footsteps once again sounded in the forest. In the blink of an eye, a large number of soldiers in Miaojiang attire came walking in this direction. Prince Rong, dressed in a dark red Python Robe, stepped forward first, still as handsome and elegant as before, but his gaze was much more sinister. He stood at the front of the crowd, suddenly raised his hand and ordered: "Stop!" The crowd immediately stopped their swords and knives.

Fourth Master Xiao looked at Prince Rong, and Prince Rong exchanged a glance with Xiao Yancheng, who frowned tightly...

"Old Fourth!" Prince Rong frowned deeply and said earnestly, "Don’t keep serving that man." He paused and said, "Join us. As long as I successfully ascend the throne, I will certainly make you the National Guardian General and a First-class Duke, making you second only to me in Great Zhou!"

Fourth Master Xiao did not speak, but his gaze towards Prince Rong was clear enough. Prince Rong continued to persuade him: "Shen Ji is just a mere commoner, yet you are willing to submit to him? With your talent, I am willing to entrust the entire military to you, never letting your brilliant talents be wasted!"

Fourth Master Xiao snorted coldly, replying, "Your claim to legitimacy is weak. Do you truly believe you have enough assurance?"

Prince Rong looked solemn, stepped forward, and gazed at Fourth Master Xiao: "As long as you’re willing to help me, with the support of you brothers, I am completely assured! Moreover, speaking of legitimacy, should I not be more entitled to inherit the throne than him? Old Fourth, stop being stubborn."

Xiao Yancheng shook his head at Prince Rong, he knew Fourth Master Xiao too well, Fourth Master Xiao could not be swayed by his words, talking with Fourth Master Xiao at this moment was no different than wasting time.

Fourth Master Xiao raised his eyebrows at Prince Rong and said, "The former Crown Prince is dead, it wasn’t even the Emperor who inherited the throne, and it won’t be your turn. You are the one being stubborn."

Prince Rong’s face stiffened, staring at Fourth Master Xiao to confirm: "You truly do not wish to follow me?" Fourth Master Xiao’s eyes showed disdain!

"You! Good, very good!" He looked at Fourth Master Xiao: "I appreciate your talent, so I wish to save your life at this moment. Do you realize this forest has been surrounded by us? With just a command from me, you couldn’t escape even with wings?"

"Oh?" Fourth Master Xiao’s eyes slightly turned, his gaze shifted from the forest exit, then looked at Prince Rong and said: "So, you had set a trap early on, waiting for us to come?"

Prince Rong said with some complacency: "Naturally!"

"Commandery Prince!" Xiao Yancheng frowned tightly, suddenly understanding why Fourth Master Xiao, contrary to usual behavior, was chatting here with Prince Rong, he was merely stalling for time: "Commandery Prince, capture him first, the rest can be dealt with later."

Prince Rong’s eyes flickered, then he nodded.

The sound of whistles rose one after another.

At this moment, an arrow pierced through layers of trees and came whistling this way, as if guided by sight, it flew directly towards Prince Rong.

"Who!" Prince Rong swiftly dodged sideways, and the arrow thudded into the chest of the Miao soldier behind him, then the soldier fell straight down, unable to react before dying.

Fourth Master Xiao’s eyes showed a hint of a smile, then a swift horse galloped over, the mighty horse neighed among the crowd and stopped, followed by an angry shout that rang out from afar: "How daring, to even dare move against Grand Commander Xiao!"

The newcomer was General Zhenyuan, Cheng Chong!

As Cheng Chong’s voice fell, rumbling footsteps approached at lightning speed as if intending to flatten the mountains and forests.

Both Prince Rong and Xiao Yancheng’s expressions changed.

The guards who had confronted Fourth Master Xiao all night instantly showed joyful expressions, almost to tears.

They had ambushed Fourth Master Xiao here, confident that even if Zhenyuan’s reinforcements received the message, it would take at least a day to arrive, which is why they waited for Fourth Master Xiao here without pressure, unable to foresee Cheng Chong’s descent with troops.

How could this happen?

Xiao Yancheng, who was just relying on this confidence, seeing Fourth Master Xiao wouldn’t retreat and facing only death, watched him struggle and wondered how he would die here.

Now...

"Is this your trump card?" Xiao Yancheng squinted angrily, unable to count how many enemy troops had arrived, but judging by the footsteps, certainly not few!

Fourth Master Xiao’s lips curved, while Cheng Chong rode through the crowd and replied: "What, you’re allowed to set up an ambush first, but we’re not allowed to devise brilliant stratagems!" Cheng Chong, with a sturdy frame and a thick beard, extremely liked bright colors, wearing garments and headscarves in about four or five different colors, everything was resplendently eye-catching.

The advantage they held was gone; the situation, in a short time, completely reversed.

Xiao Yancheng looked at Prince Rong with disgust; if it weren’t for his presumptuousness bringing people into the forest, how would Cheng Chong have entered? If Cheng Chong hadn’t entered, capturing Fourth Master Xiao would solve everything.

Now, he had only his last recourse.

A whistle sounded, Xiao Yancheng ignored everyone, focusing on the depths of the forest, as the whistle fell, hoofbeats sounded.

Fourth Master Xiao coldly frowned, as if already anticipating what Xiao Yancheng intended to do. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Indeed, two horses approached slowly, with Xiao Yanyi bound tightly and dumped on the front horse’s back, looking utterly miserable, while on the horse behind him, the Grand Dowager sat muddle-headed and on the verge of collapse.

Ruthlessly, someone dragged them from the horsebacks, the Grand Dowager fell, only to be pulled up to stand. Her gaze gradually cleared as she looked toward the crowd and saw Fourth Master Xiao standing with a sword to Xiao Yancheng’s neck among the crowd.

"Old Fourth!" The Grand Dowager’s voice was torn and hoarse.

Fourth Master Xiao’s gaze fell on the Grand Dowager, his brow furrowed tightly. Xiao Yancheng in front of him gently laughed: "See, they are in my hands, I can let them die at any time!" He paused and said: "But if you wish to save them, tell Cheng Chong to retreat ten miles, then I’ll agree to release them."

Fourth Master Xiao couldn’t possibly believe him, he didn’t release them just now, how could he release them now.

Xiao Yanyi also awoke, seeing the chaotic scene before him, suddenly shocked, he frowned and said: "Fourth brother, don’t mind us, do whatever you intend, even if we die, we won’t blame you." As he spoke, tears filled his eyes, he looked at the Grand Dowager, who nodded at him in return, saying to Fourth Master Xiao: "Old Fourth, mother regrets not for you, twenty-six years ago I should’ve died here, returning now, I have no regrets in this life!"