The Rebirth of a Daughter: My Lord, I Will Never Be a Concubine

In the 113th year of Yun Qin, during the season of spring and the rebirth of all things, on the fourth day of the vibrant Chen month, shocking news spread like thunder throughout Lingcheng—the current emperor personally issued an edict appointing Su Bing's daughter, Su Yanhua, as the vanguard general of the Northern Expedition. The highly regarded Prince Mo, Mo Cerong, was to take a lower position, serving as deputy vanguard general. This order was like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves and shocking the entire city!

You know, since ancient times, no woman in the Yun Qin Dynasty has ever set foot on the battlefield where flames of war and smoke are raging, let alone taking on the important task of leading an army.

However, this remarkable woman named Su Yanhua defied convention, not only resolutely throwing herself into the fray, but also rising to become the vanguard general commanding the entire army, leaving even the renowned Prince Mo to follow in her footsteps. How could such an unprecedented move not astonish everyone?

Previously, rumors about Su Yanhua's great victory in the Wuhua Mountain martial arts test had already spread like wildfire, making people full of endless curiosity and imagination about this heroine.

Now, the day of the expedition had finally arrived, and the streets and alleys of Lingcheng were thronged with people, impossible to get through. Men, women, young and old, poured into the streets, craning their necks and standing on tiptoe, just to catch a glimpse of Su Yanhua's peerless beauty through the crowd, to see for themselves what this legendary woman looked like.

A horn sounded and everyone looked. The soldiers of the majestic ceremonial army were lined up two meters apart and slowly walked towards them. As the soldiers moved, everyone saw the woman who was about to amaze the world.

She was wearing gorgeous military uniform, with a dazzling red brocade cape fluttering in the wind on her shoulders. She was graceful and her eyes were as hot as flames.

Everyone was shocked by this scene.

She rode her warhorse into the wind, unruly and heroic, with her vigorous battle flag fluttering in the wind.

Su Yanhua gracefully dismounted from her horse, her star-like eyes slowly sweeping across the scene before her. Everywhere she looked were the simple, unadorned faces of ordinary people. Some were covered in wrinkles, depicting the vicissitudes of life; others, still youthful, betrayed the hardships of life. At that moment, Su Yanhua's heart was like an overturned pot of five flavors, a mingling of sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty tastes, leaving her with a tangled web of emotions.

At this moment, an unexpected scene unfolded. All the people knelt on the ground, their movements perfectly synchronized, as if they had been rehearsed. As they knelt, Su Yanhua's gaze instantly filled with bowed heads. Some had white hair, others had black hair, but without exception, they all held expressions of awe and supplication.

The series of events that have unfolded over the past few days has been truly shocking, the pace of change overwhelming. The Wang family, once wielding immense power and utter dominance, has collapsed overnight, facing severe punishment and punishment from the imperial court. The Nalan clan, ever loyal to the imperial family, has also been tragically annihilated, leaving no one unharmed. Now, the State of Yan, seizing the opportunity, has launched another offensive, threatening to annex Yunqin. How could this series of events not fill the people with panic?

At the same time, the people knew full well that the emperor's decision to dispatch a woman to meet the enemy meant that Yun Qin was already mired in a profound crisis. Yet, when they looked at Su Yanhua, their eyes held no trace of disdain or contempt, only deep earnestness and pleading. With their humble gestures, they begged this brave and fearless woman to defend their country, guard the borders, and protect their lives and property from being violated.

The horse under him could no longer move forward, the people were surrounding him closer and closer, and the hope in his heart was growing stronger and stronger.

Su Yanhua seemed to feel the mood of her father when he went to war that day and faced the hopeful eyes of the people.

She raised her head. From the moment she put on the military uniform, she was no longer herself. She was carrying not only her own hopes, but also the hopes of the people of Yunqin.

At this moment, a sudden, unbearable clamor of beating and cursing erupted from the relatively quiet and orderly rear, instantly shattering the brief tranquility. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a bustling crowd. It turned out to be a group of civilians who had gathered so tightly that they accidentally bumped into the marching troops in front.

One of the soldiers was clearly enraged by the sudden collision. With a furious frown on his face, he thrust his hand hard, shoving the innocent civilian to the ground. This action was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, instantly sparking an uproar and commotion among the surrounding crowd.

The officer who caused the accident showed no remorse. Instead, he acted condescending and arrogant, raised his chin with arrogance, looked down at the people lying on the ground with contempt, and shouted, "You blind fellows, don't you even look where you're walking? If you offend our prince, can you bear the consequences?"

Meanwhile, the civilians who had been pushed to the ground stared at the unreasonable soldier in horror and anger. He struggled to his feet, ignoring the dust and pain on his body, and hurriedly looked at his once neatly arranged stall. He saw broken items and scattered goods strewn across the floor, the entire stall in a shambles.

The man's rage grew stronger. He pointed at the soldier with wide eyes and roared, "I was just careless. I didn't mean to offend you! But you pushed me so violently without saying a word. Look, you've completely destroyed my stall. How can I continue to do business in the future?"

Su Yanhua, walking in front, suddenly heard a heated argument behind her, and her light footsteps involuntarily stopped. At the same time, the ceremonial guard behind her also seemed to have pressed the pause button, and they all stopped moving forward.

Mo Cerong squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, urging the steed forward. In a flash, he was beside Su Yanhua, and quickly reached out and grasped her fair, delicate hand. Mo Cerong said calmly and seriously, "You've just joined the army, and your foundation isn't yet solid. It's best to stay out of this kind of thing and avoid unnecessary trouble!"

However, Su Yanhua unexpectedly showed no appreciation. Her beautiful eyes, like cold stars, glared at Mo Cerong, a hint of subtle contempt and anger in them. Then, with a sudden, powerful jerk of her arms, she broke free from Mo Cerong's grasp. This sudden action startled Mo Cerong, who seemed completely unprepared for Su Yanhua's intense reaction.

The soldiers looked at the stall lying on the ground with disdain.

"I thought it was nothing but a few morsels of food. Do you know that if you block our march, your family will be destroyed?"

"We're grateful to you, but you can't be so rude! Pay me back!" The old man grabbed his collar and refused to let go. "If you don't pay me back, I won't let you go!"