Divorced woman with child travels through time

"So, Madam didn't know? We came from Madam's side, so naturally we have to learn martial arts." Caiyun said matter-of-factly, "We have to protect Madam."

"Oh, I don't know. Nobody told me." Chen Wenfang sighed, genuinely unaware of the situation.

“Madam Chen, you don’t need to know these things. Just focus on making money. Our young lady said that people should do what they are good at. Like those other girls, they like to follow the young lady and get married and raise children. But I’m different. I like to interact with people outside. So the young lady asked me to come and follow you. She said that following you will give me a broader perspective.” Caiyun became more and more excited as she spoke.

Chen Wenfang looked at her with a smile, "Anything else? Becoming a female manager in the future? And lastly? Any other ideas?"

"Actually, I'd rather be like them, killing Japanese soldiers and fighting on the battlefield? I hope you won't laugh at me, Madam." Caiyun looked at the soldiers, became a little hesitant, clasped her hands together, and nervously whispered something.

“How could that be? Female generals have existed since ancient times. Do you know Fu Hao? If you're willing, you can do it too, but you'll have to endure a lot of hardship!” Chen Wenfang looked at her seriously and answered her with certainty.

"Fu Hao, I don't know, but I'm willing. As long as there's a chance, I'm not afraid of hardship," Caiyun said confidently.

Seeing her like this, Chen Wenfang also spoke up, "Okay. If you really want to, I'll talk to the militia leader about when you can go to the military camp for training. But you can't go alone as a girl. It would be better if there were more people, three or five, so you can look after each other."

"Thank you, Madam. I will find a way to do this." Caiyun was overjoyed. Forgetting that she was still in the carriage, she knelt down directly in front of Chen Wenfang, wanting to kowtow.

However, the carriage was narrow, and Chen Wenfang stopped him, saying, "Why are you kneeling before me? You are so skilled. If I leave you, no one will protect me. So you have to help me find someone to replace you. Besides, you can thank me after I've taken care of it."

"Yes, Madam!" Caiyun was so moved by this incredible opportunity that she didn't know what to say. This was her dream since she was a child! Looking at Chen Wenfang's warm smile, Caiyun thought to herself, no matter what, she must find that spy before she leaves. They know too much about their background.

Outside Nan'an County, Wang Erniu met up with the men led by his adjutant, who had arrived earlier. This time, Wang Erniu had brought about 80% of his troops, roughly 2,000 men, mainly to train their courage in the face of the enemy.

"Lü Xiong, you go from the left, Xiao Guang, you go from the right, each lead a team to scout ahead. It would be best to infiltrate the county and get a clear picture of the situation. You have half an hour. Be sure to come back by then. I'm going to launch an attack on the county government office. I'm afraid they won't be able to wait." Wang Erniu gave the simple orders. He had just run for an hour to get here, so it was good for the soldiers to rest.

The two men each led a team to scout ahead, while Wang Erniu led his men to investigate the outskirts of the county town. Only half an incense stick's time had passed.

Several soldiers rushed over to report.

"Military training! Something terrible has happened! Lord Lü has led his men into the city first and is sending you there immediately!"

"What happened?" Wang Erniu hadn't finished listening.

"Captain, Lord Wang orders us to enter the city immediately."

"General, this is bad! We must charge in quickly!" A personal guard reported, "The water flowing from the drainage ditches in the county is blood-red."

"Hurry, hurry, hurry!" Wang Erniu's expression changed drastically. He couldn't care less about anything else and quickly mounted his horse. "My men, follow me to kill the enemy!"

The guards all paled. After killing several Japanese guards, they rode into the county town. As soon as they entered, they were shocked and enraged by the sight of the mangled corpses scattered on the ground.

"They're worse than beasts!" Wang Erniu's eyes were red and his face was flushed. He gritted his teeth and said, "Leave a few to watch over those who are still alive. The rest of you come with me. Kill any Japanese you see. Leave no one alive! Once you've dealt with them, head to the county government!"

"Understood!" The soldiers were all filled with righteous indignation, their eyes bloodshot, wishing they could slaughter the Japanese to pieces.

Wang Erniu left a small squad behind, and several soldiers immediately rolled off the carriage to investigate. "They! They don't even spare the elderly and children!"

The others continued towards the county government office.

The narrow road was stained with blood, and lay mangled, violently murdered corpses. Alleys lined both sides of the road, and the entire area was a residential district. Low, low houses were built along the roadside.

Seeing this, Wang Erniu ordered, "Ten men per team, be careful! Search every household to see if there are any survivors. If you see any Japanese, kill them immediately. No survivors are allowed!" He was furious.

As they were walking, a furious shout came from afar, "Let me go, you beast!"

"Sir! There's movement over there!" the soldier shouted as he rushed over.

Wang Erniu urged, "You guys, hurry up and follow me!"

As they were talking, the men kicked open the door and rushed inside. It was a well-built house, more luxurious than the surrounding ones.

Wang Erniu peered through the kicked-open door and saw four or five Japanese men carrying things out of the house. Two dead adult men lay on the ground, and a boy of about ten years old and a woman were struggling with the Japanese men. Just as the Japanese men's swords were about to fall, the soldiers who rushed in swarmed in and hacked the Japanese men to death. In just a few breaths, the soldiers were completely disregarding their own lives as they charged in.

Wang Erniu withdrew his gaze and hurried towards the county government office. If this was the state of the commoners' area, he couldn't even imagine what it would be like in the densely populated areas. He patted his horse again, and he sped up even more, wishing he could fly there.

Along the way, the number of people accompanying Wang Erniu kept decreasing. After passing through several streets, by the time they were almost at the county government office, there were less than a thousand people left. The closer they got to the county government office, the louder the shouts of killing grew.

When they looked around, they found that the county government office was completely surrounded. The main gate of the county government office had been knocked open and blocked with something. Many Japanese soldiers were climbing the wall using ladders.

"Wang Erniu of Hui'an! I've come to provide support! Come and meet me, everyone!" Wang Erniu shouted, drawing his sword and stepping forward. Before he finished speaking, the blade was already there, and with a snap, he beheaded a Japanese man, splattering blood all over him.

Wang Erniu remained unfazed, spurring his horse swiftly through the crowd, cutting down Japanese soldiers as easily as chopping melons and vegetables.

The soldiers quickly followed, as if a sharp knife had pierced through the crowd. The Japanese were terrified and scattered in all directions.

"Surround them! Form a combined formation!" Wang Erniu shouted the order, and the soldiers immediately spurred their horses and quickly surrounded the Japanese.

From their elevated position on horseback, and with the Japanese being short in stature, they swung their swords wildly, each strike hitting its mark. Most of the Japanese were killed or wounded. Those who had resisted inside the county government office heard the commotion and began moving things out.

"Kill!" The soldiers seemed to have lost their minds. Under Wang Erniu's leadership, they only knew how to kill. As long as it wasn't one of their own, they would slash it. Seeing that there was no hope of escape, the Japanese began to kneel down and beg for mercy. But these Song soldiers didn't even look at him and stabbed him through with a single blow.

"What?!" The young Japanese man collapsed, his bowed legs agape, dying with his eyes wide open!