Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

As night fell in the Great Zhou Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study remained brightly lit.

"Hehe! This Zhong Wencai is indeed quite interesting, and he is exactly what I want."

The emperor was engrossed in reading military intelligence reports.

He stroked his beard and muttered something under his breath.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, Su Zihan, a guard of the Eastern Palace, requests an audience."

"Uh, why is that girl coming to see me at this hour?"

Upon hearing this, the emperor looked somewhat bewildered. This was Su Zihan, that girl…

Why has he come to see me for the second time?

Is it going to be another difficult requirement?

Last time he went to the Golden Palace to request an audience, his first request was to join the army.

This gave him a huge headache.

Is he going to make a fuss about joining the army again this time?

In addition, the Eastern Kingdom brought fifteen soldiers.

We've already reached the Fuzhou area in the eastern border of the Great Xia Dynasty. Perhaps that girl...

They really know how to make demands to lead troops into battle.

However, hehe! It's no use mentioning it, because I will never agree to it.

My beloved minister Su, who was both my ruler and my friend, has already died for his country.

If he can't even take care of his daughter, what will become of him when he passes away?

How could I possibly have the face to go down below and meet Minister Su?

"Your Majesty, if you do not wish to see him, then this servant will take care of it for you."

"No need, just let her in!"

"Yes, I obey your order!"

A moment later, Su Zihan walked in from outside.

"Your subject, Su Zihan, pays respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"

"Alright, no need for formalities, rise! Girl, what brings you here to see me this time?"

The emperor maintained a dark expression and spoke in a serious tone throughout, interrupting her before she could finish her curtsy.

"Hehe, I'm fine, I just wanted to come and see you."

"Stop! Stop joking around with me. You should stay in the Crown Prince's Palace."

"You dare to disturb my business? What is your punishment?"

The emperor hadn't said a single kind word to Su Zihan since she entered the room.

But when he asked Su Zihan what crime she should be punished for, he almost burst out laughing.

But just as I feared, it happened.

"Alright then! I'll get straight to the point. I've heard that the Eastern Kingdom..."

150,000 troops were stationed along the coast for a hundred miles in the eastern part of the Great Xia territory.

That place could either directly attack Fuzhou of the Great Xia, or take advantage of the situation to attack my Great Zhou.

My humble servant has come here to request permission to fight.

If you can charge into battle for my Great Zhou

Even if I were to become a mere soldier in the army, I would be willing.

"presumptuous!"

Upon hearing this, the emperor was instantly enraged, slamming his fist on the table with wide eyes.

"How dare a woman like you presume to discuss matters of national importance?"

Your duty as a palace guard is to protect the Crown Princess.

This is the task I have given you.

Protecting the Crown Princess well would be a great achievement for you.

As for the war in the eastern border, military generals are in charge.

It's not your place to act recklessly here.

Stand back! If you dare mention requesting to fight again,

"I hereby remove you from your post as Crown Prince and place you under house arrest for three months!"

After the emperor finished his reprimand, he waved to Su Zihan.

He gestured for her to leave, then picked up the memorial beside him and continued reading.

Unexpectedly, Su Zihan was not an easy target either.

Without a word, she knelt on the ground, stubbornly looking up at the emperor.

Each word was firm and resounding: "Your Majesty, you either kill me today, or..."

Either let me join the army, or I'll join the army, those are the only two options!

Otherwise, I won't leave, hmph!

Upon hearing this, the emperor's angry expression froze instantly.

He quickly put down the memorial in his hand.

The overwhelming momentum from just moments ago dissipated by more than half.

He never expected this girl...

He can be so stubborn; I couldn't convince him at all.

Kill him? How? You're kidding, those harsh words you just swore...

It's all an act.

Okay, if the hard approach doesn't work, let's try the soft approach.

I refuse to believe I can't deal with you, you little brat.

The emperor quickly rose, walked to Su Zihan, and gently helped the girl up.

"Zihan, what can I say to you?"

The army is a battlefield for men.

Is this not a place for a woman like you to stay?

After saying that, he took a few steps back and plopped down on a stool by the wall.

"Your Majesty, I have been deeply influenced by my father, the Marshal, since childhood."

I enjoy practicing swordsmanship and martial arts, hoping that when I grow up I can be like my father, the great general.

To serve His Majesty on the battlefield and repay the court.

"Reclaim the lost territories of the Great Xia, and unify the world for our Great Zhou!"

"Oh! You silly girl, there are many ways to serve the imperial court."

Why did you choose such a dangerous method?

Do you know how inconvenient it is for a girl to be in a military camp?

Do you know what the consequences are if you are captured on the battlefield?

How could I possibly let you go into the army and risk your life in such dangerous situations?

The emperor frowned, his eyes filled with pity and helplessness.

A hint of inner turmoil was hidden in her lowered eyes.

Look, this is Su Zheng's daughter; the temperaments of the father and daughter are quite different.

They are exactly the same.

Seeing the emperor's frown, Su Zihan listened to his words.

They then knew that the emperor had begun to soften his heart.

Hehe! Looks like it's time to strike while the iron is hot.

She quickly stepped forward, squatted down, and took the emperor's left hand, shaking it back and forth.

"Your Majesty, look at the Empress Dowager of the pseudo-Xia Dynasty."

Her father, Li Fei, was my father's nemesis. After Li Fei passed away...

Didn't she also don military uniform and lead troops into battle?

Shall I face my father, the great general, on the battlefield?

Why can she do it, but I can't?

"Hey, hey, hey! Stop it! How dare you pull and tug at me like that!"

"What kind of behavior is this? Let go!"

The emperor glared and began to rebuke him angrily.

Why does this girl always do things so unpredictably?

Now he doesn't know how to refuse.

Although the emperor's expression was serious, his mind was still unconsciously racing.

I remembered visiting the Su family mansion when Su Zihan was three years old.

She ran up to him and forcefully climbed onto his lap, begging for a hug.

In fact, Su Zihan also recalled this past event.

That was her childhood memory of the first time she saw the emperor.

At that time, she didn't understand anything.

I only felt that the emperor was a very kind elder.

That's why Su Zihan dared to be so "bold and unrestrained".

Now, with this commotion, the atmosphere inside the house has changed completely.

The emperor finally dropped all pretense and looked at Su Zihan with a face full of heartache.

He gently raised his hand and stroked her hair.

"You silly girl, why do you always give me trouble?"

Or, I may issue the order now.

Arrange for that young man from the Tian family, the family of the Minister of Rites, to marry you.

That way you won't keep coming here to cause trouble for me.

"Oh dear! No, Your Majesty, what nonsense are you talking about?"

My father died in battle less than a year ago; his body is barely cold.

I have to observe three years of mourning for him; how can I get married now?

Upon seeing this, the emperor burst into laughter.

So, you've finally gotten shy and blushed?