The Slender Waist-Chapter 233 - 165 Oath of Life and Death

This sentence was directed at Deng Guang’s soldiers, as well as the other Northern Yong army soldiers guarding the city who were unaware of the true situation.

People tend to follow the crowd, but they are also individuals, capable of their own thoughts.

She spoke each word with such righteous indignation and force, staking everything on the long-standing prestige Pei Jue had built up in the military. The title King of Hell General wasn’t for nothing—serving under Pei Jue, who wouldn’t fear him?

Though Pei Jue was currently out of reach, his influence remained intact.

At the very least, they could peel back Deng Guang’s facade to show everyone that he was just a traitor, and let them decide whether following him was worthwhile.

"Orange Crane Army Commander Deng Guang is rebelling. Any Northern Yong soldiers who hear of this must execute the traitors to assert military authority. Afterwards, the Great General will surely reward those who take action. Otherwise, you’ll share the same fate as the traitor. How many heads do you think you can spare?"

Deng Guang hadn’t expected the young lady, who just moments ago had been so compliant and cautious, to suddenly transform...

Seeing the nearby guards running over to investigate, he gripped his waist knife fiercely, and said:

"Young lady, are you refusing a face-saving gesture?"

"Well said," Feng Yun sneered, "Since General Deng has no shame, I needn’t show you any either."

Before her voice had faded, Feng Yun pulled out a small horn from the carriage, faced the empty streets and night, and shouted:

"Orange Crane Army Commander Deng Guang is rebelling. Any Northern Yong soldiers who hear of this must execute the traitors to assert military authority. Those who serve the Great General in cleansing our ranks will be greatly rewarded by him! Otherwise, you’ll share the same fate as the traitor."

"Orange Crane Army Commander Deng Guang is rebelling, any Northern Yong soldiers who hear of this..."

Shouts followed one after the other, stirring the crowd.

Footsteps approached from afar, growing louder and more numerous.

Deng Guang, frustrated beyond measure, drew his sword and pointed it at Feng Yun.

"I had thought to leave you a way out, lady, but since you do not wish for it, don’t blame me for being heartless. Guards!"

With a wave of his hand, Deng Guang pointed at Feng Yun and shouted furiously.

"Take down this enchantress who has seduced the Great General and delayed our military operations."

As things came to a head, they still needed to pin a crime on her.

And as usual, a woman’s crime inevitably came branded with the shame of a harlot.

Feng Yun laughed loud and clear, "What General Deng hates most is that the one I’ve charmed is not you, and it will never be you..."

That unshakable confidence and arrogance made her dazzling appearance seem to shine with a blinding light, as if slapping Deng Guang’s face with a resounding smack.

Deng Guang’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment, his words unfiltered in his anger.

"Shameless wretch. Brothers, attack!"

Feng Yun’s face turned cold, "Ye Chuang, to your orders."

Ye Chuang answered, "Present."

Feng Yun commanded, "Capture the traitor, and wait for the Great General to return and punish him."

"Your command is received!"

She showed no weakness, setting herself in opposition to Deng Guang. The sudden turn of events caught even Deng Guang’s men by surprise, causing them to hesitate about directly confronting the General’s wife.

Feng Yun had made the right bet.

Pei Jue’s influence on the Northern Yong army was etched deep within their bones.

Ye Chuang and the others glared angrily and called out loudly.

"Take down the traitor!"

"Take down the traitor!"

A group roar rose like a landslide or tsunami, thunderous and resonant.

Deng Guang’s personal guards and the escort saw the tide turning against them and, not daring to let their shouts continue and sway the morale of the troops, drew their swords and charged into battle.

Clashing of armor and weapons surrounded the carriage, the fight intense.

Ye Chuang looked back, "General Wen, escort the lady to safety first."

Feng Yun remained seated, unflinchingly calm, "It’s too late to leave."

Wen Xingsu stood tall before the carriage, gesturing for the guards to join Ye Chuang, silently drawing Zhanjiao.

Without his battle armor on, he stood with his sword in front, watching the situation unfold before him.

"Guard Ye," Wen Xingsu said gravely, "take the elite from the Imperial Guard Camp and break out to notify the Great General. I will cover you..."

Deng Guang had control over the entire Bingzhou City; they were birds trapped in a cage.

Leaving aside Deng Guang’s intentions and their group’s fate, the situation was perilous given Pei Jue was still entirely unaware of the arrow aimed at his back.

Wen Xingsu decided to take a desperate gamble.

"Without breaking out to bring help, we’ll all die."

Ye Chuang understood his meaning, gripping his sword, eyes bloodshot.

"General Wen, take care!"

Wen Xingsu: "No need for more words, go quickly!" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Ye Chuang responded loudly, "Imperial Guard Camp, follow me to break through the siege."

Wen Xingsu raised Zhanjiao and cried fiercely, "Charge!"

Swords clashed, the noise instantly filled their ears, and screams filled the sky.

Ye Chuang, under Wen Xingsu’s cover, quickly cleaved a path of blood, leading the Imperial Guard Camp away through the streets on horseback.

Deng Guang wiped his face, "Chase them!"

As his men split off to pursue, Feng Yun was guarded by Wen Xingsu’s personal guards and retinue towards the large gate of another residence.