After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

Because of what?

Of course, it's because I can overhear her thoughts.

Xie Tongchen stared intently at her, and Xie Xing met his gaze without showing any fear.

Xie Tongchen didn't hear her thoughts either.

His perpetually cold and handsome face suddenly broke into a smile, which looked incredibly chilling.

He patted Xie Xing on the shoulder. "It's best if you don't have that thought."

He didn't lessen the force of his slap; with one strike, Xie Xing's shoulder slumped down.

After two slaps, Xie Xing shrank considerably.

She winced in pain, glaring angrily at Xie Tongchen.

Xie Tongchen withdrew his hand without changing his expression, looked down at Xie Xing, raised an eyebrow, and said casually, "What's wrong?"

"Your brother only patted you twice, and you can't even handle it?"

“We must ensure that the girls from our family aren’t as delicate as you, otherwise…”

Xie Tongchen smiled and said, "I'll take you to the military camp for some training, so that next time you encounter danger, your third brother won't have to carry you around."

"What do you think?"

Xie Xing stared wide-eyed in horror.

This, this, this…

That definitely won't work.

He'll definitely use this opportunity to settle personal scores!

Xie Xing stumbled back two steps, and just as she was about to turn and run, Xie Tongchen grabbed her by the collar, and her legs tumbled in the air twice.

Xie Tongchen's voice was like a devil's whisper: "Why run? I think it's a good idea."

"The soldiers in my camp seem to like you quite a bit."

"I definitely will, and I will take good care of my dear sister."

Xie Tongchen deliberately emphasized the last few syllables.

Xie Xing: "..."

When did he become so awful?!

Xie Xing loudly protested to the system in his mind.

The system replied: "[Most soldiers in military camps are scoundrels; how can you win battles if you're not ruthless?]"

You just made him suffer a loss he couldn't swallow, and now he's angry with you and wants revenge.

Xie Xing: "..."

Hearing the strange thing's evaluation, Xie Tongchen secretly thought to himself, "Wow, this thing knows me so well."

Thinking this, Xie Tongchen actually carried Xie Xing to the military camp.

When we finally arrived at the military camp...

Xie Xing's gaze was somewhat vacant.

Inside the military camp, orderly sounds echoed through the sky, indicating that there were people fighting in the arena.

Xie Xing felt like he couldn't move his hands and feet, and stiffly followed behind Xie Tongchen.

Perhaps because they were unfamiliar faces, most of the soldiers noticed this side and looked over in unison.

Who is that behind the general?

"Besides his precious little sister, is there anyone else by the general's side?"

"His features bear a resemblance to the general."

After all, they are related by blood. Xie Xing's appearance is most similar to that of Madam Xie when she was young, and naturally he also has some resemblance to Xie's three older brothers.

"General!"

A young officer in silver helmet trotted over and said to Xie Tongchen in a loud voice, "Vice General Luo has something to discuss with you."

Xie Tongchen grunted in agreement, then glanced at Xie Xing and said calmly, "She is Xie Xing, my sister."

"She's weak, so you can lead her through a few laps."

The young general in silver helmet paused for a moment, then focused his attention on Xie Xing.

When Xie Xing met his gaze, he silently shrank behind Xie Tongchen.

He pulled her out halfway, and said sarcastically in a cold voice, "Weren't you quite capable just now?"

"Xie Xing, you've become increasingly bold since you entered the manor. Why are you so afraid now?"

[They threw me, a young woman, into a military camp and casually assigned me to be led by a junior officer. There was an 80% chance something bad would happen. No wonder they were worried!]

Xie Xing muttered to himself.

Xie Tongchen froze.

He hadn't thought that far ahead; he just wanted to teach Xie Xing a lesson.

There are many soldiers in the military camp, and not all of them know Xie Xing. If something unexpected happens, it's really hard to say.

Xie Tongchen thought for a moment, then casually summoned a bodyguard, "Stand by her side and protect her."

After saying that, Xie Tongchen left.

Xie Xing and the silver-armored young man were left looking at each other in bewilderment.

The young man wasn't very old, looking about seventeen or eighteen years old. Under Xie Xing's clear eyes, he gradually blushed.

He scratched the back of his head sheepishly and said shyly, "Thank you... Miss. The general asked me to take you to the drills. Or, would you like to come with me?"

Although Xie Xing was reluctant, she still gave the young man a sweet smile and asked, "Thank you, young man. What's your name?"

The silver-helmeted young man had never encountered such a handsome person before. Xie Xing simply gave him a sweet smile, and his face visibly flushed red. He then stammered:

"My name is Zhou Yan."

Most of the young ladies he encountered were aloof and haughty, befitting their noble family backgrounds. However, this second sister of the general seemed approachable and not at all arrogant or distant.

This made Zhou Yan feel much more favorably toward Xie Xingsheng.

But despite the goodwill, the task assigned by the general could not be left unfinished.

Upon arriving at the location, Zhou Yan immediately had Xie Xing run three laps.

Run three laps around that huge training field!

Xie Xingren was dumbfounded.

The young man, Zhou Yan, said shyly, "Girl, you look so thin, you probably can't keep up with running."

"Let's run three laps first to warm up, then we'll teach the girl some other things."

Xie Xing: "..."

With a pained expression, she resignedly began running laps.

……

A beautiful young woman arrived at the military camp; she was the general's new sister, and the news spread quickly throughout the camp.

You should know that the general's most treasured possession was that Miss Mingzhu.

She was like a celestial being, so delicate that even the usually fierce and menacing general had to restrain his arrogance when he saw Miss Mingzhu.

But the general was much fiercer towards this new sister.

"That little girl looked fair and delicate, with features as exquisite as a porcelain doll, and her voice was even more beautiful than a nightingale's. The general actually made her run laps in the midst of the sandstorm in our camp."

In a corner of the camp, several junior officers surrounded Zhou Yan.

The junior officer who had watched the general lead the person back nudged Zhou Yan beside him with his elbow: "Zhou Yan, you talked to that young lady, how did it go?"

Zhou Yan's ears were still red. Upon hearing this, he murmured, "She's simply a fairy!"

"Her voice is sweet and her eyes are bright. If I had a younger sister, I would spoil her rotten. Why would I let her come to a place like a military camp?"

Zhou Yan's tone was excited.

The other young officers exchanged glances, and then one of them leaned closer and whispered, "I heard that our general hates this girl the most."

"why?"

"Why else could it be? Because of Miss Mingzhu."

"What does this have to do with Miss Mingzhu?"

"You all don't know this, but our Miss Mingzhu isn't actually the general's biological sister. The real sister is the one running laps right now."

"Hiss!" The others gasped.

"The general probably feels that his younger sister has taken Miss Mingzhu's place, so he doesn't like her."

That would make sense.

No wonder they sent such a young girl to a military camp.