Accidentally dressed as an empress

Two days later, in the evening.

The sunset glow on the horizon was as brilliant as if it had been burned by fire, shrouding the entire world in an orange-red halo. The trees were lush and green, and every leaf seemed to be coated with a layer of golden red.

In a forest thirty miles away from Yunyin City, the army led by Su Qing has already met up with Yunxiu, and the soldiers are setting up camp.

A carrier pigeon with gray feathers fluttered by and flew straight to Yunxiu.

Yunxiu raised her eyes slightly, then stretched out her hand, and the carrier pigeon landed steadily on her arm.

She skillfully untied the letter tied to the pigeon's leg, opened it, and glanced at the silk book.

The letter was written in Lin Zichen's handwriting. She said that she had checked for two days without missing any corner, but there was still no sign of Zhou Jing.

Yunxiu sighed heavily.

At this moment, the system's prompt sound suddenly rang in her ears: [Zhou Jing is no longer in the territory of Yun Country.]

Yunxiu frowned, her eyes full of worry, and she slowly exhaled.

These series of events left her exhausted. She knew that she couldn't be completely controlled by her emotions at the moment, so she decided to put the search for Zhou Jing aside for the time being and deal with the current situation first.

Just then, Su Qing walked in with steady steps.

Su Qing looked solemn. He knelt on one knee and looked up at Yun Xiu, his eyes filled with questions: "Your Highness, how should we proceed to capture Yunyin City?"

"Come and take a look." Yunxiu looked calm, with a confident look in her eyes. She waved gently at Su Qing.

Su Qing stood up and walked quickly to Yunxiu.

Yunxiu and Su Qing sat on the ground, which was covered with damp soil and mottled fallen leaves. They were surrounded by a quiet forest, with occasional bird calls.

In front of them was a simple map of Yunyin City. Although the map was simple, it outlined the key information of Yunyin City.

The back of Yunyin City is backed by Yunshan Mountain, and the front is flat. The city walls of Yunyin City are tall and thick, there is a moat, and the city gates are extremely strong, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Su Qing looked at the map and frowned even more tightly. She knew very well how difficult it would be.

A frontal attack would inevitably result in heavy losses. It would be a brutal battle with rivers of blood, and the soldiers' blood would dye every inch of land under the city wall red.

Attacking from within may be the key to breaking the deadlock.

"All we have to do now is wait until midnight. I have made arrangements." Yunxiu said in a steady tone. She picked up a bamboo stick and drew on the ground, circling the city gate, with a determined light in her eyes.

When Su Qing heard Yunxiu's words, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but looking at Yunxiu's confident expression, he chose to trust her.

"Your Highness, what are your arrangements?" Su Qing asked softly.

Yun Xiu's lips curled up slightly as he pointed to a side gate of Yunyin City on the map and said, "This is the passage for transporting food and fodder into the city. Although it's heavily guarded, compared to the main gate and other main passages, there's still room for attack. I've arranged a team of elite soldiers. They'll disguise themselves as a food delivery team, change into bandit clothing, and carry a pass to enter the city."

“When the guards at the city gate lose their concentration, they will launch a surprise attack at the gate, kill the guards, and take control of the gate.

Afterwards, our main force will file in from here." Yunxiu said with a smile.

Su Qing nodded slightly, inwardly admiring Yun Xiu's plan. "Your Highness, this plan is brilliant. However, if the enemy forces in the city notice anything unusual, they will surely quickly organize a counterattack. We still need a countermeasure."

"That's right." Yunxiu looked at several key strongholds in the city on the map. "After entering the city, our other team will split into small groups to destroy the enemy's beacon towers and the alarm bells, preventing them from receiving early warning.

At the same time, we must advance quickly towards the barracks and the governor's mansion in the city, striving to control them as quickly as possible and leave them leaderless."

"We will lead the central army and, after confirming the safety of the side gate, quickly enter the city and attack Huanglong directly."

Yun Xiu clenched his fists and said firmly, "Yunyin City must be taken."

Su Qing was also infected by Yun Xiu's aura, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely charge into battle with you, serve Your Highness, and capture Yunyin City!"

The night deepened, as if casting a veil of mystery over the upcoming action.

As time slowly passed, the darkness of the night grew thicker, as if a heavy lead plate was pressing on everyone's heads.

Yunxiu and Su Qing have made the final preparations. The soldiers are all holding their breath, like cheetahs ready to pounce.

When the midnight bell rang faintly in the distance, the elite team disguised as a food delivery team quickly took action.

They drove the carriage slowly towards the grain and grass transportation channel of Yunyin City.

The guarding soldiers were yawning and had no idea that danger was approaching.

Just during the shift change, the team led by Su Da suddenly appeared from the sky. The weapons in their hands flashed coldly under the moonlight, and they subdued the guards in an instant.

The side door was opened quietly without making a sound.

At the same time, the team responsible for destroying the beacon towers and bell towers had also sneaked into the city. They were agile and could move freely through the intricate streets and alleys.

The guards at the beacon tower were eliminated one by one before they could react. The flammable materials were quickly ignited, and the beacon tower collapsed in a burst of smoke and flames.

A dull thud was also heard from the bell tower. The alarm bell was destroyed before it could even ring, and the enemy's communication and alarm systems were paralyzed.

Then, Su Da and his men rushed to the city gate without stopping. Like ghosts, Su Da and his men relied on their prior knowledge of the city's terrain. They quickly climbed up the city gate, eliminated the guards on the gate, and opened the gate that had been closed all the time.

Outside the city, Yunxiu's army was already on full alert.

Seeing the opportunity, Yunxiu drew his sword and shouted, "All soldiers, follow me into the city!" The central army poured in through the side gate like a surging tide. Su Qing took the lead, leading the vanguard troops towards the barracks.

The bandits in the city finally woke up from their dream, but in the panic they were unable to organize an effective resistance.

Many were caught off guard by the sudden attack before they even had time to pick up their weapons.

Yunxiu led another team of people and headed straight for the prefect's mansion. Although the bandits guarding the mansion fought desperately, their defense line quickly collapsed under the fierce attack of Yunxiu and others.

The group of bandits who occupied the prefectural government looked at Yunxiu and others breaking in with horror, and tried to organize a counterattack, but were killed by Su Qing in the tent with a single blow.

The enemy's resistance in the city gradually weakened, but there were still some stubborn people who resisted in the streets. Yunxiu ordered a carpet search of the city, leaving no corner untouched.

The battle lasted until the eve of dawn. When the first ray of dawn shone on the walls of Yunyin City, this once extremely strong city finally fell completely into Yunxiu's hands.

The people cautiously poked their heads out of their homes and looked at the neatly arranged troops on the streets. There was both fear and a hint of expectation for the future in their eyes.

Yunxiu stood on the city wall, looking at the rising sun.

The sunlight gradually filled every corner of Yunyin City, dispelling the last of the darkness.

The streets and alleys in the city are filled with the atmosphere of post-war - blood and smoke intertwined, but also revealing a kind of tranquility of rebirth after the disaster.

Yunxiu stood on the city wall, the breeze blowing through her hair, her eyes sweeping across the scene in the city.

The soldiers began to clean up the battlefield, carrying away the wounded and collecting the bodies of their comrades.

Those soldiers who sacrificed their lives achieved this victory.

Yunxiu's heart was filled with emotion. These were her people, her most loyal followers, and their blood would not be shed in vain.

The people in the city also came out of their homes and began to assist the soldiers.

Women brought clean water to wash the wounds of the injured, and children helped pass herbs and firewood.

The old people stood on the street, tears in their eyes, muttering to themselves.

This scene of unity between the military and the people made Yunxiu feel extremely warm, and also made her more determined to protect this land and its people.

Su Qing shuttled through the city, directing the soldiers to settle the people and repair damaged buildings.

She saw an old man on the street holding a young soldier's hand tightly and expressing his gratitude. A shy and simple smile appeared on the soldier's dusty face.

This scene deeply touched Su Qing.