Starting in Exile: Transmigrated as the Crown Prince's Lucky Little Wife

Chapter 44 Ningguta: Fighting the Enemy - Who Says Women Are Inferior to Men!

Those who had never seen such a weapon before could only stare wide-eyed at Gu Liuli's every move.

"Is this weapon really that powerful?" In the crowd, a woman dressed in tattered clothes couldn't help but whisper to the other women beside her. "Who knows? This is the first time I've ever heard of a 'gun,' and I have no idea what kind of rare thing it is!" Another woman shook her head, looking equally bewildered.

Just then, Gu Liuli shouted, "Everyone, watch carefully! I'll only demonstrate this once!" With that, she pulled the trigger abruptly...

A loud "bang!" rang out!

At first, no one noticed who had fallen. Everyone was still whispering and discussing, wondering if it was really as serious as the Crown Princess had said.

Just then, a loud shout suddenly came from the crowd: "Look! Look over there! Isn't that the leader who led the enemy to attack us? Oh dear, he's fallen off his horse!"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked in the direction of the voice. On the battlefield not far away, a tall, magnificent horse stood alone, while the once imposing general who had ridden on its back now lay disheveled on the ground.

The general's armor gleamed coldly in the sunlight, but it was now covered in dust and blood, making him look particularly pitiful.

When the enemy soldiers saw Jiang Yiche fall, they were not surprised.

"General, General!" Some soldiers called out repeatedly, and then they discovered that Jiang Yiche had a large hole in his chest.

One of the lieutenants checked his breath with his finger and found that there was no breath at all! His heart sank and his face turned pale instantly.

The people around were stunned, as if time had frozen at that moment. The clamor of the battlefield seemed to be suppressed by this sudden bad news, leaving only the sound of the wind and distant shouts echoing in their ears.

"Quick! Carry him back!" The lieutenant finally reacted and shouted the order.

He knew this was not only to protect Jiang Yiche, but also to prevent morale from collapsing. After all, he was their hero, the general who led them into battle and won countless victories.

Several soldiers rushed forward and carefully lifted Jiang Yiche up.

They tried to avoid touching the wound, but the blood still seeped into their palms, stinging everyone's hearts.

"We can't give up like this!" the lieutenant shouted passionately. "Avenge our general! Kill them all!"

As the enemy's deputy general shouted at the top of his lungs, the impassioned slogans swept across the entire battlefield like a torrent.

The soldiers, who had been somewhat listless, seemed to have been injected with a powerful force. They gripped their weapons tightly and stared at Xiao Jingchuan and the others in front of them with firm and fierce eyes.

In an instant, they seemed to forget the fear that had filled their hearts and the imminent threat of death; all that remained in their minds was their burning rage against Gu Liuli.

Gu Liuli stood there quietly, like an indestructible mountain.

Facing the surging, menacing enemy army, her face showed no sign of panic, nor even a trace of fear.

Just then, a crisp, pleasant yet unusually cold notification sounded in her ear: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully shooting down enemy Jiang Yiche. Mission accomplished. The system is rewarding you with an explosive charge and a detailed recipe for its manufacture, which has now been sent to your personal space. Please check it promptly!" The system's mechanical voice rang out.

Gu Liuli's heart skipped a beat, and then a resolute look flashed in her eyes.

She knew she had to seize this opportunity to change the course of the battle, and she quickly began to plan her next move.

"The soldiers of Ningguta, withdraw immediately!" With this shout, Gu Liuli stood on high ground, hands on her hips, her eyes fixed firmly on the battlefield.

Her voice, like a resounding bell, pierced through the noise and fighting, sounding exceptionally clear and loud on the chaotic battlefield.

The soldiers, who were fighting fiercely, all turned around and focused their attention on the woman who usually presented herself as calm and composed.

At this moment, Gu Liuli exuded a powerful and inspiring aura, as if she could dispel all gloom and fear.

Hearing Gu Liuli's shout, Yan Xiaohan, the deputy general who was fighting bravely at the front, turned around without hesitation and shouted to the other soldiers, "Everyone, listen to my order! Retreat! Quickly!" For some reason, from the moment he witnessed Gu Liuli wielding a mysterious weapon and killing the enemy leader in one fell swoop, an inexplicable sense of trust welled up in his heart, without the slightest doubt. And it was based on this trust that he decisively issued the order to retreat.

The soldiers guarding the city gate were already prepared, and upon hearing the order, they quickly and slowly opened the heavy city gate.

Yan Xiaohan led his men on horseback like a whirlwind, rushing into the city in the blink of an eye. Outside the city gate, Song Tianmu, the enemy's deputy general, watched their departing figures with a contemptuous smile on his face.

He brandished his broadsword and shouted to his soldiers, "You've all seen that, haven't you? These cowards are terrified! Brothers, give it your all! Today we'll take Ningguta, and then all the women in the city will be yours to enjoy!" With that, he...

He took the lead, guiding the surging enemy troops in a fierce assault on the city gate.

Song Tianmu, the deputy general of Xijing Kingdom, was now in charge. He was usually suppressed by Jiang Yiche, but now it was finally his turn.

On the city wall, Yan Xiaohan saw Xiao Jingchuan and recalled that he had once had the honor of fighting alongside the Crown Prince against the Northern Luan Kingdom. Back then, the Crown Prince was brave and valiant, but after being poisoned, he became disheveled and even decadent. Now, seeing him again, he was a completely different person. He showed no signs of poisoning whatsoever.

Yan Xiaohan couldn't help but look at Xiao Jingchuan's legs. When he was fighting with Jiang Yiche, he thought Xiao Jingchuan was using his internal energy, but he didn't expect him to be standing upright!

Xiao Jingchuan looked at Yan Xiaohan, who had fought alongside him, and patted him on the shoulder: "Well done! You've worked hard!"

Those few words were like a spring breeze, making even standing in the snow incredibly exciting: "Your Highness!"

The enemy soldiers below, brandishing spears, shouted, "Come down! You dare come down? What are you afraid of?" They were deliberately trying to lure them into opening the city gate!

Gu Liuli analyzed the situation: "We cannot be swayed by the enemy's provocations! Although the general has fallen, his spirit will forever inspire us! Now, I have a way to reverse the situation!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers' gazes gradually focused on Gu Liuli. She pulled a small package from her bosom, inside which was the explosive charge awarded by the system. She held up the explosive charge, letting the sunlight shine on its surface, reflecting a dazzling light.

One of the women was tall and beautiful, with a sharp and commanding presence. She wore a set of exquisite and sturdy armor, making her appear heroic and spirited. At that moment, she asked with a puzzled look, "Your Highness, what exactly is this? Could this be the method you mentioned before?"

Gu Liuli turned her head at the sound and her gaze met that of the woman. Just then, Yan Xiaohan quickly stepped forward, a smile on his face, his eyes full of love and pride, and introduced her to Gu Liuli: "Your Highness, this is my daughter, Yan Dongdong. Because she was born in the dead of winter, her mother named her with the character 'Dong' (meaning 'winter')."

Upon hearing this, Gu Liuli suddenly realized why the woman dressed as a man seemed somewhat familiar. Now that it was explained, everything became clear. Looking more closely at Yan Dongdong, she saw that although she was dressed as a man, her natural beauty was undeniable, and her brows revealed a heroic spirit.

"Haha, I see! She really is General Yan's daughter! Truly a woman who is just as capable as any man!" Gu Liuli praised with a smile.