Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

Instead of getting angry, he laughed even more happily. His shameless look made Emperor Qing Zhao even more furious. So, he pointed at Mu Cheng angrily and said, "Get out of here!"

Mu Cheng was not frightened. He bowed respectfully and left.

After Mu Cheng left, he said to the dark: "Ride as fast as you can to catch up with Mu Yuanwailang and tell her not to take any action yet!"

Mu Yunxi and his group advanced carefully and quickly along the way, always keeping vigilant. Despite this, they still encountered some minor troubles, but they were all easily resolved.

After more than ten days of travel, they finally arrived at Xicheng on the border, which was the closest city between Zhaoguo and Youdu.

Her decisiveness and hard work throughout the journey impressed even those who had previously been skeptical. They planned to rest in Xicheng for the night and then, early the next morning, head for Nanchong, the first city captured by the Zhao State. They intended to travel by water from Biqingcheng to Puruocheng, but being in a foreign land, they had no choice but to seek help from the general guarding Biqingcheng.

A few days later, they finally arrived at Biqing City. However, when they saw the guards' expressions were uneasy, Mu Yunxi couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt. Chen Jie and the others immediately displayed their badges, gaining entry to the city and meeting General Wu, who was leading the attack on Youdu. General Wu's full name was Wu Jianghua. Although he was already thirty-nine years old, he still retained his uninhibited and bold personality.

Upon learning the purpose of their visit, General Wu generously offered to help them find a boat. Thinking of the unusual condition of the soldiers defending the city, they couldn't help but ask General Wu about it. After a detailed investigation, they suddenly realized that the water the soldiers were drinking had been poisoned by a Gu. This had caused most of the soldiers to be infected. Fortunately, the poison was discovered early and the detoxification was carried out in time, preventing a major disaster.

"Then do you know what kind of Gu it is?" Chen Jie asked curiously.

"To be honest, His Majesty gave us a book on detoxification, and we tried the method described in the book, which showed similar symptoms." Wu Jianghua's face was filled with relief as he spoke. "Luckily, we acted quickly, so the soldiers didn't suffer too much harm."

After saying that, he turned to look at the only woman in the group. Although she was wearing men's clothing, Wu Jianghua could recognize her at a glance. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, and he smiled gently, "Little girl, do you still remember your Uncle Wu?"

Mu Yunxi was bewildered, looking at the unfamiliar face in front of her, feeling somewhat puzzled. The man, upon seeing her calm face reveal such a cute expression, couldn't help but burst out laughing, his hearty laughter echoing in the air.

"Haha, it's normal that you don't remember. You were still a kid back then." The man smiled until crow's feet appeared at the corners of his eyes, his voice filled with kindness and affection. "Your father and I are sworn brothers. You should call me uncle!"

Hearing this, Mu Yunxi was slightly startled, and her mind began to search for memories of this "Uncle Wu." After a moment, she finally found some clues from her original body's memories. It turned out that this person was none other than Wu Jianghua, a good friend her father had met when he traveled to Beijing for the imperial examination.

As far as she knew, her father often mentioned this incident to her mother. If it weren't for this person's help, he might not have been able to take the imperial examination. Because just before the exam, all of his father's writing brushes and ink were stolen, and time was running out, there was no time to buy more. Just when he was extremely anxious, Wu Jianghua, who was waiting in line behind him, generously gave him a set of his spare writing brushes and ink.

Later, after leaving the examination hall, her father searched for this man, determined to repay his kindness and insisting on recognizing him as a brother. Seeing his sincere desire to become his brother, young Wu Jianghua, who also loved making friends, agreed. From then on, they forged a deep friendship.

Only after becoming sworn brothers did Mu Cheng learn that Wu Jianghua's family was a lineage of military commanders in the capital, and that his grandfather had made notable military achievements. Wu Jianghua had once tried to use his connections to keep Mu Cheng in the capital, but Mu Cheng refused. After leaving, Mu Cheng rarely spoke of his relationship with Wu Jianghua, meeting only once when Xiao Yao gave birth to Mu Yunxiao. Later, after Wu Jianghua was assigned to Xicheng, due to his sensitive position, the two stopped exchanging letters. Mu Cheng would only privately ask Xiao Yao how his brother was doing.

Thinking of this, Mu Yunxi didn't hesitate to stand up and performed the greetings of a young lady: "Yunxi greets uncle!"

Wu Jianghua was so happy to be called "uncle" that he said, "Oh! Niece, no need to be so polite, no need to be so polite!" As he spoke, he took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Mu Yunxi, saying with a smile, "This is a gift from uncle to you, please accept it."

Mu Yunxi took the jade pendant somewhat embarrassedly and bowed her head to say thank you: "Thank you, uncle."

She looked at the jade pendant in her hand. It was crystal clear, warm and delicate. She knew it was no ordinary item. She secretly sighed in her heart, this uncle was really generous. He had prepared this on the spur of the moment after hearing Mu Yunxi's name from his subordinates. He was afraid that Mu Yunxi would dislike it!

The two ignored the surprised expressions of others. After Mu Yunxi stood up, he asked, "How is your father doing recently? He has been transferred back to the capital to take up his post. Is he able to adapt?" He knew this from letters from his family.

Mu Yunxi replied obediently: "Daddy is fine, please rest assured, uncle."

Seeing her so docile and well-behaved, the adults accompanying her couldn't help but re-examine her. Feeling their scrutiny, Mu Yunxi's eyes turned cold. She looked back at them and said in a cold tone, "Is there something on my face that's causing you adults to stare at me like this?"

A few people smiled awkwardly, then quickly turned their heads away, muttering to themselves, "Isn't it because Mr. Mu, you've changed so much that it makes people feel uncomfortable! When you were on the road before, you were like a wolf in the cold winter. How could you be so obedient and submissive now?"

Only Kim Woo-bin continued to stare at her, but the slight ripple in his heart just now disappeared without a trace because of her eyes. He complained in his heart: "What a pity! She is such a beautiful woman, but her personality is like a sharp sword."

Wu Jianghua seemed oblivious to the awkward atmosphere between them, and excitedly asked Mu Yunxi, "The crossbows you built are quite impressive! Especially the Ten Thunder Breaking Crossbow. Its penetrating power and the sound of it piercing the air are all impressive! As long as you adjust the angle, you can fire it directly at their city walls. Also, the warship you built is called the Zhaoyang, right? It's been here a few days now. When I first saw it, I was so shocked that my jaw almost dropped to the ground. It's simply magnificent. If the soldiers hadn't been poisoned these days, I could have taken down two of their cities with the Zhaoyang!"

At this point, he couldn't help but sigh, and continued, "It's a pity that we are now trapped in this city and cannot unleash the true power of the Zhaoyang ship. However, as long as our army recovers, we will be able to break through the enemy's defenses in one fell swoop and defeat them in one fell swoop."

Mu Yunxi watched him speak passionately, a surge of admiration welling up in her heart. She listened quietly, nodding occasionally to show her agreement. Her obedience wasn't without reason. In her past life, she had held in deep reverence those who selflessly served their country, such as soldiers and police officers; in this life, that sentiment remained deeply ingrained in her. She firmly believed that those who dedicated themselves to their country deserved the highest respect.

When Wu Jianghua had almost finished speaking, Mu Yunxi spoke up, "Uncle, please help us find a cargo ship as soon as possible. I hope to reach Pro City as soon as possible."

However, after a moment's hesitation, Wu Jianghua finally called over and instructed them to quickly prepare the boat. After making the arrangements, he said to Mu Yunxi worriedly, "Niece! This journey is too dangerous!"

Mu Yunxi interrupted him without hesitation: "I know the dangers involved, but I'm still willing to give it a try. If successful, it will be a huge help to Zhao State. Even if it can't be a boost, at least we can reduce a powerful opponent, which is also a good thing for us."

Wu Jianghua couldn't help but feel helpless and powerless as he recalled the tragic plight of his soldiers just after being poisoned. Although filled with worry, he could only silently wish Mu Yunxi a safe journey. The next morning, the autumn sun still had a hint of chill as Mu Yunxi led a group onto the ship, preparing to embark on the journey to Pro City. Just as they were about to depart, a hurried shout came from the distance: "Master Mu, please stay! Master Mu, please stay!"

Hearing the sound, Mu Yunxi hurriedly ordered the troops to halt. A rider, riding a tall, powerful horse, quickly approached them. As the distance closed, the rider's silhouette gradually became clearer. He galloped up to Mu Yunxi, dismounted, and said respectfully, "His Majesty has ordered you to wait here for a few days until someone can accompany you to Pro City!"

Mu Yunxi looked doubtful, but she knew she couldn't disobey the emperor's order. So, she decisively ordered the ship to dock. Everyone disembarked. Mu Yunxi then asked the messenger to rest. Then, she conferred with the other generals and said, "Since it's His Majesty's order, let's just wait patiently. I believe His Majesty has his own considerations."

After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. They understood that at this critical moment, they had to obey the emperor's instructions. Although they still had doubts in their hearts, the emperor's oral instructions had been conveyed to them, and they had to respect and obey them.

Mu Yunxi had nothing to do these past few days, so she wandered around the military. She noticed that there were few military doctors, and the sanitary conditions in the "nuns" were poor, making it easy for infection to occur. So, she decided to talk to Wu Jianghua about this. The so-called "nuns" were actually field hospitals attached to the army.