Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

"Summon Su Zihan, a guard of the Great Zhou, to an audience!"

As soon as the eunuch's announcement was finished, Su Zihan, who was waiting outside the hall,

He was then led by two eunuchs and walked slowly toward the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The gray-white floor tiles beneath my feet reflect the octagonal palace lanterns hanging under the eaves.

Even the shadows exuded a sense of solemnity.

The guards on both sides were dressed in black, close-fitting outfits, with long swords hanging at their waists.

He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his gaze fixed straight ahead beside the pillar.

The copper studs on the armor gleamed coldly in the lamplight.

Even their breathing was so even that not a single sound could be heard.

Wow, the grandeur of the Great Xia Imperial Palace!

It seemed heavier and more oppressive than the imperial palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

As you approach the Hall of Mental Cultivation, several guards stand guard with long spears.

The head guard suddenly blocked Su Zihan's way.

"Guard Su, please remove your sword."

She lowered her eyes, gathered her sleeves, and handed over the sword at her waist without hesitation.

Before long, they arrived at the gate of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

The eunuch guarding the palace gate announced his greeting and lifted the heavy, bright yellow brocade curtain.

Su Zihan followed the eunuch into the hall. The floor was paved with gold bricks, and a warm fragrance filled the air.

She kept her eyes lowered, only daring to glance quickly at the scene inside the hall out of the corner of her eye.

He then walked into the hall with measured steps.

His back was ramrod straight, and he knelt on the ground with neither servility nor arrogance, his voice clear and steady:

"Su Zihan of the Great Zhou pays respects to the Empress Dowager of the Great Xia."

May Her Majesty be well, and may our two nations enjoy lasting peace.

No sooner had the words been spoken than a clear, crisp laugh came from above.

Li Tingting waved her hand: "Zihan, please don't stand on ceremony!"

There are no outsiders in this hall, so there's no need for such formalities. Please rise and sit down.

Su Zihan was taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously looked up, only to be instantly stunned.

The woman sitting opposite me was dressed in a crimson court robe embroidered with cloud patterns.

The bright yellow trim made her skin appear even whiter than snow, and her dark hair was loosely styled into a high bun.

Adorned with a red-gold and kingfisher-feather hairpin, her eyebrows and eyes curved.

A gentle smile played at the corners of his lips.

Those eyes were clear and open, showing no trace of the oppressive aura of someone in a superior position.

Instead, she exudes a friendly, approachable charm, like a girl next door.

She appeared to be around twenty years old, with a bright but understated beauty.

Her air of nobility was not only tinged with a rare warmth and approachability,

It also exudes a heroic and dashing aura.

At this moment, Li Tingting was still holding half a sunflower seed in her hand.

On the table were delicate teacups and pastries.

Wang Yuyan beside him was holding a piece of osmanthus cake.

He looked at her with his eyes crinkling into crescents.

Good heavens, where is the solemn scene of the meeting between the envoys of the two countries that we were promised?

Why does it sound like a casual chat among young ladies in an ordinary family?

Su Zihan froze on the spot, momentarily forgetting what to do, her mind in turmoil:

Before she met Li Tingting,

She had already identified Li Tingting as her father's killer.

But the man who killed his father didn't seem to have that murderous look on his face.

With a half-cold, hard, and intimidating demeanor.

On the contrary, Li Tingting in front of me was excessively young and dazzlingly beautiful.

The kindness in their smiles was genuine.

His gaze fell upon her, without a trace of hostility.

Instead, it carried a hint of genuine observation and welcome.

"Zihan, what are you daydreaming about?" Wang Yuyan teased with a smile.

"Come sit down, Tingting won't eat you."

Su Zihan then came to her senses, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she stood up awkwardly.

His fingers unconsciously twisted his sleeves, completely bewildered.

"Zihan, don't be shy, come and eat some sunflower seeds with us!"

"Ah? Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, this..."

As soon as Li Tingting finished speaking, she instantly caught Su Zihan off guard again.

Eating sunflower seeds? Can I eat sunflower seeds with my father's killer?

She had fantasized countless times that one day she would be wearing armor.

Riding a warhorse and wielding a long spear, he led his troops into Xia, ready to fight Li Tingting on the battlefield.

He personally took off Li Tingting's head to avenge her father, General Su Zheng.

But Su Zihan never imagined that one day she would...

He was sitting with Li Tingting, eating sunflower seeds.

"Oh, just eat what I'm offered. Normally you're in my East Palace..."

Where did that carefree and easygoing spirit go?

Seeing her completely bewildered expression, Wang Yuyan, standing to the side,

I was both annoyed and amused on the spot.

"Oh, okay!" Su Zihan was teased by Wang Yuyan.

This made her even more flustered; her face flushed, and she quickly lowered her head.

He didn't dare to look at Li Tingting, and then casually picked up a sunflower seed and put it in his mouth.

"Zihan, I heard from Sister Yuyan that your martial arts skills are quite good!"

On his first day on duty, he beat up the head guard of the Eastern Palace.

On the way, he even fought to a draw with my Great Xia General Ma Liangyu.

"Ah... Your Majesty the Empress Dowager, you flatter me."

With my mediocre skills, how could I possibly be a match for General Ma?

Even three of me couldn't defeat one General Ma.

Su Zihan blushed even more when she heard Li Tingting praise her.

But she still said that was being conservative; it wasn't three, it was thirty Su Zihans.

He couldn't possibly be a match for Ma Liangyu, the number one fighter in the Great Xia army.

This isn't just empty talk; it requires rigorous training in the military.

It is also a record earned through countless battles on the battlefield.

"Haha, Zihan, there's no need to be modest. Your father is a general, and my father is a..."

Throughout his life, he encountered formidable opponents on the battlefield, evenly matched in strength.

I have fought against your father, the commander, many times, and I truly admire his divine might.

It's a pleasure to meet you today; indeed, like father, like daughter.

Su Zihan's fingers, which were holding the melon seeds, suddenly paused.

The sunflower seed shell was crushed with a "crack".

Finely crushed melon seeds fell onto her clothes, but she was completely unaware.

He stared blankly at Li Tingting again.

His back, which had been taut just moments before, slumped slightly.

My drooping eyelashes trembled violently, and a sudden stinging sensation rose in my nose.

Huh? She's praising my father, saying she truly admires him.

Shouldn't she make excuses or distance herself from the situation?

"Um... Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty."

Seeing Su Zihan's completely bewildered expression, Wang Yuyan's smile widened even more.

He quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Alright, you two don't need to be so polite anymore."

You're all so formal right off the bat, let's talk about something else?

By the way, Tingting, my two younger brothers...

They've been serving in the court for over a year now; how have they been performing?

"Well, they're alright! Those two are always hanging out with the Wu family."

I was almost driven mad with anger.

When Li Tingting heard Wang Chong and Wang Song mentioned...

He immediately thought of all the unpleasant things happening in the imperial court.

Therefore, she was speechless when it came to the Wang Chong brothers.

"What? These two brats dare to be so audacious!"

"Alright, wait until I get back to the manor, and see how I deal with them."

"Don't be angry. My second and third uncles' two younger brothers..."

He's still a good-for-nothing, always needing a beating.

I beat them up just a few days ago.

Upon hearing this, Su Zihan burst out laughing on the spot.

But when he looked up and saw Li Tingting and Wang Yuyan, and their puzzled looks,

She couldn't help but laugh, "I also beat up my younger brother a few days ago."

Upon hearing this, the three women in the room burst into laughter, clutching their stomachs.