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

The full moon shines brightly, hanging high in the sky.

"Your Highness."

The assassin from the Underworld knelt before Luo Hanfeng and said, "There aren't many soldiers guarding the city. If we storm into the city now, we can definitely catch them off guard!"

Luo Hanfeng remained silent, his gaze fixed on the distance. Then, a slight smile played on his lips as he softly said, "Take nothing else, just their grain and fodder."

"Go."

After speaking, Luo Hanfeng raised his hand, and countless black shadows flew into the city behind him.

And the other side.

Chao Le was not in the city lord's mansion, but was busy planning a night raid on the Chu army camp.

At that time, outside the city gate.

The bearded general looked towards the military camp and asked, "Your Highness, shall we make a move now?"

Chao Le narrowed his eyes, looking in that direction with scrutiny and contemplation in his eyes.

After a long pause, he raised his hand and said calmly, "Don't panic, observe further."

After all, with the spy caught, there's a fear that Xie Tongchen might have other tricks up his sleeve.

The bearded man could only hide among the weeds, his eyes fixed on the military camp below, waiting for the right opportunity to rush forward.

Just then, a melodious and beautiful song suddenly came from the stream not far away. The song was so sweet and melodious that it made one's bones melt.

Chao Le's eyes lit up, and he immediately looked over there.

The bearded man immediately turned Chao Le's face towards him and said seriously, "Your Highness, beware of the enemy's honey trap!"

Chao Le: "..."

He straightened his expression, then turned his head, his eyes fixed intently on the military camp.

But the singing continued, and the gentle female voice made Chao Le's heart flutter.

His soul wished it could float away with the sound.

After holding back for a while, Chao Le finally couldn't resist and suddenly stood up, walking towards the direction of the sound.

"Your Highness!"

The bearded man was shocked.

Even at a time like this, Your Highness still hasn't forgotten about taking a concubine!

The bearded man hurriedly followed.

The closer you walk to the stream, the louder the singing becomes, and the clearer the sound of the rushing water becomes.

Parting a patch of weeds, you'll find a small stream with clear water that reflects the bright full moon on its surface.

Because of the high humidity at night, a thin layer of mist floated on the surface of the water. In the center of the water, a beautiful woman with a graceful figure stood in the lake.

The beautiful woman had her back to the two men, her exposed skin as smooth as ice and jade. Her slender, white hands gently scooped up a little water and poured it onto her arms.

Chao Le and the bearded man were both astonished.

The two stared wide-eyed, their gazes wide with astonishment as they looked at the beauty reflected in the lake.

The singing is still there, only now it's even more beautiful.

Chao Le, his mind racing, couldn't wait to call out, "Miss!"

The singing stopped abruptly. The beauty in the water seemed startled by the sound, and she quickly shrank back into the water, crossed her arms, and turned to look at the two of them in astonishment.

Upon seeing that the two men were standing on the shore, Xie Mingzhu could no longer help but scream, "Ah!"

Chao Le gazed intently at the beauty in the lake and said gently, "Miss, I came here after hearing your singing. I saw you bathing alone in the lake. Is there something troubling you?"

"May I ask your name, age, home, and origin, young lady?"

Xie Mingzhu: "..."

She shrank completely into the lake, the cool water reaching her chin, and looked timidly at the two people, "Who...who are you people?"

The bearded man snorted coldly and said loudly, "We are generals of the Southern Kingdom, and this man beside me is the Fifth Prince of the Southern Kingdom."

"It is your good fortune to be favored by our prince. Quickly put on your clothes and serve our prince!"

Xie Mingzhu: "..."

People from the South?

Her eyes widened, and she turned and ran almost without thinking.

Before Chao Le and the bearded man could react, Xie Mingzhu grabbed the clothes from the ground, wrapped them around herself, and ran towards the military camp.

"Where do you think you're going!" the bearded man shouted, his eyes widening.

With his toes touching the lake surface, he used his light-footed skill to leap and flip several times to catch up with Xie Mingzhu.

Just as his hand was about to grab Xie Mingzhu, a sword suddenly shot out from the forest.

A flash of cold light appeared from the sword; if the bearded man hadn't pulled his hand back quickly, the sword would have almost severed his hand.

"Who is it?!"

The bearded man was startled and looked around.

"Humph!"

A cold snort came from the forest. Xie Tongchen flipped over and stood in front of Xie Mingzhu, looking at the two of them with indifferent eyes.

"So it's you, the barbarian thieves from the south?"

The bearded man squinted and looked coldly at Xie Tongchen: "Xie Tongchen?"

"Second, second brother?" Xie Mingzhu, her clothes pulled together, her bare shoulders exposed, looked at Xie Tongchen with some surprise in her eyes.

She pursed her lips and used the time to get dressed.

Xie Tongchen turned and glanced at her, but when his gaze fell on her exposed skin, his eyes were burned and he immediately looked away.

But then, as if he had just thought of something, his eyes suddenly flashed with murderous intent, and he looked coldly at Chao Le and the bearded man.

"You guys, damn it."

These two dared to peep at Mingzhu while she was bathing!

"Oh, who do we have here? It's none other than General Xie Zhao from back then."

Chao Le arrived at this moment. His eyes swept over Xie Mingzhu behind Xie Tongchen, then he glanced at Xie Tongchen again and said in a mocking voice, "I heard the Xie family is doomed?"

"Since you have an emperor like the Southern Kingdom, why don't you come and pledge your allegiance to me?"

Chao Le opened his arms wide and laughed heartily.

"At least, my Southern Kingdom will not be as shameless as the Emperor of Chu, who imprisoned the entire family of his loyal subjects in the Heavenly Prison."

Chao Le's words only made things worse, as they stepped right into the sensitive areas of both Xie Tongchen and Xie Mingzhu.

It was Xie Mingzhu who caused the Xie family to fall into prison.

Xie Mingzhu took two steps back, feeling a little guilty. She bit her lip and silently tried to escape.

Chao Le saw this and exclaimed, "Beautiful lady, where are you going?"

"Could there be women in the Chu army camp?"

Chao Le's smile widened. "How about coming to my residence and becoming my fourteenth concubine?"

"Oh, by the way, General Xie probably doesn't know who my thirteenth concubine is, does he?"

Chao Le looked at Xie Tongchen with a beaming smile.

"She's your younger sister, Xie Xing."

"What?" Xie Mingzhu exclaimed in surprise.

Did Xie Xing become a concubine of the prince of the Southern Kingdom?

Almost unable to suppress it, Xie Mingzhu felt a surge of joy.

Xie Tongchen gripped his sword tightly, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes: "What did you say?"

I'll kill you right now!

After saying that, Xie Tongchen's sword flashed like lightning, and he was already beside Chao Le in a flash.

Chao Le was startled.

He couldn't help but push backward, and Xie Tongchen's sword cut off his hair.