Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 261 Don’t Die

In Yunyin City, Yunxiu's eyes were fixed on the system screen that was emitting a faint light in the air. The air was filled with smoke and the shouts of killing were deafening. The soldiers of the Yun Kingdom were retreating step by step under the fierce attack of the Chu Army, and blood dyed a large area of ​​​​the land red.

Looking at this scene, Yunxiu's brows were tightly twisted into the shape of a "chuan" character. She slowly closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the waves in her heart, but the heart-wrenching picture lingered in her mind like a ghost.

After a long moment, Yun Xiu sighed heavily and muttered to herself, "Zhong Rong is only thirty miles away from the Chu army. If she had just been a little faster, Yun Lang and the others would not have died."

The system's cold and mechanical voice said quietly: "Unfortunately, young man, you are too eager for success and too reckless."

After hearing this, Yunxiu shook her head with a complicated expression and looked into the distance, "System, is there no way to change all this?" Yunxiu raised her head and stared straight at the transparent screen, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

The system's cold, mechanical voice rang out again: [Once the trajectory of history is established, it is difficult to change. This is an established fact, and you must accept it.]

Yunxiu bit her lip, feeling an indescribable sense of powerlessness in her heart.

She knew the system was right, but she couldn't let it go as she watched all this happen.

The system said, "Everyone has their own destiny. This is his fate. Even in his previous life, Yun Lang died young."

"System, I want to go to Mingxiao Mountain." Yunxiu suddenly said, his tone firm and resolute.

She couldn't just sit there and wait for death. The Yun Kingdom was in danger, and she had to do something.

Yunxiu had already contacted Ren Li. Although gunpowder could be mass-produced on a small scale, bombs had not yet been developed. If she wanted to provide support, she would need to bring more weapons.

The system was silent for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons. Finally, it said, "Okay, since you've made up your mind, I won't stop you. But you must be careful and don't act impulsively."

The night was like thick ink, weighing heavily on Yunyin City. Everything was silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling through the streets.

Yunxiu sat quietly beside the bed, holding Zhong Yi tightly in her arms, her eyes dim, shrouded in a thick haze.

The candlelight gently fell on her face, but could not dispel the sadness between her brows.

She sighed slightly, her voice hoarse as she slowly spoke: "Ayi, Yun Lang was badly defeated."

Zhong Yi's body trembled slightly, and he looked up, his eyes full of astonishment and disbelief, "How could...how could this happen?"

Yun Xiu gently stroked Zhong Yi's hair, her eyes filled with endless sorrow and regret. "The Chu army employed treacherous tactics, laying a tight net to lure Yun Lang into a trap. The Yun soldiers fought desperately, but were outnumbered and suffered heavy casualties..."

Zhong Yi's eyes flashed with anger, and he clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. "These despicable Chu people!"

Yun Xiu took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and then said, "The Yun Kingdom is in danger now, and the frontline troops are short of manpower. I plan to go to Mingxiao Mountain to find Su Qing and recruit some more soldiers to support us."

Zhong Yi raised his head and looked at Yun Xiu with disapproval, his eyes full of worry, "A Xiu, the overall situation on the battlefield cannot be changed by one person alone, we can't change anything.

The journey to Mingxiao Mountain is long and full of dangers. It is too dangerous for you to go alone.

Besides, even if you find Su Qing, how many soldiers can you recruit in just a few days? What can a few thousand people change? It's just a drop in the bucket."

Yun Xiu shook her head slightly, a hint of stubbornness in her eyes. "I know this is difficult, and I know it might not change anything, but I can't just sit there and do nothing. Yun Country is our home, and Yun Lang is my family. He gave his life defending Yun Country. I can't just sit there and watch Yun Country fall and see more people lose their lives."

Zhong Yi looked at Yunxiu's determined eyes and felt a pang of pain in his heart. Once Yunxiu made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.

He gently embraced Yunxiu in his arms and said softly, "A Xiu, I know you are doing this for Yun Country and for everyone. But I am really worried about you. I don't want you to get hurt."

Yunxiu leaned against Zhong Yi's arms, feeling his warmth, and a warm current surged in her heart. "Ayi, I understand your concerns. But I have to give it a try. This is my responsibility and my mission. Don't worry, I will be careful and I will definitely come back safely."

Zhong Yi didn't say anything, but silently reached out and untied the belt around his waist.

The belt swayed slightly in his hand, making a slight friction sound.

Yunxiu looked at his movements, a bad premonition welled up in her heart, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Ayi? What are you doing?" Yunxiu's voice trembled slightly. She subconsciously wanted to step back, but found that her body had been blocked by Zhong Yi.

Zhong Yi still didn't answer. His lips trembled slightly, but his hands firmly wrapped the belt around Yunxiu's wrists. Yunxiu's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief. She struggled hard, trying to break free from Zhong Yi's restraints.

"Ayi, are you crazy? Let me go!" Yunxiu shouted loudly, her voice full of confusion.

Zhong Yi gritted his teeth, but his hands did not stop moving at all. He tightened the belt with force, making each knot extremely secure.

His voice was low and hoarse, "A Xiu, I'm sorry, I can't agree to let you die."

Yunxiu was slightly stunned, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She asked in confusion: "Ayi! Yun Country is in danger now, we can't just sit back and watch!"

Zhong Yi leaned over, kissed Yunxiu on the cheek, and said, "Ah Xiu, listen to me. I've studied Chu's weaponry. Their weapons are far superior to ours, a generational gap between them. In this situation, even if we recruit more soldiers, we can't win with so few against so many. Even if we manage to win, it will be a pyrrhic victory, and countless lives will be lost."

Yunxiu bit her lip, a hint of stubbornness in her eyes: "Ayi, I know the road ahead is difficult and the chances of winning are slim, but we can't retreat because of difficulties! Yunguo is our homeland. Yunlang has sacrificed his life to protect it. How can we just watch Yunguo fall?"

Zhong Yi held Yun Xiu's hand tightly, his eyes earnestly saying, "A Xiu, I understand how you feel. I also want to contribute to the Yun Kingdom. But we can't just blindly go and die! We have to think long and hard and find a better way. You're going to Mingxiao Mountain alone. The journey is long and dangerous. If something happens, what will happen to me and the child?"

Yunxiu looked at Zhong Yi's worried eyes and was moved. However, her determination remained unshaken. She said, "Ayi, I understand your worry, and I can't bear to leave you. But this is my responsibility, and I can't escape it."

Zhong Yi still shook his head and said firmly: "No, Xiu, I can't let you take this risk."

"Ayi!"