There is a happy inn in the capital.

Before I knew it, the day I had agreed to meet Liang Yuying arrived.

Li Shuchen had been waiting in the guest room since early morning. After finishing a pot of tea, Liang Yuying came in and said...

"Li Shuchen, if you trust me, I will take you somewhere, but only by yourself."

Li Shuchen immediately stood up: "I believe you, I'll go get my training clothes and come right away."

Grape wanted to stop Li Shuchen

Li Shuchen said, "It's okay, I'll definitely come back safe and sound."

Grape knew she couldn't change her mistress's decision, so she didn't try to stop her.

Li Shuchen brought all three training clothes, which cost a total of twelve taels of silver. She felt it was worth it because they were all good-looking, convenient, comfortable, and fit her well.

Li Shuchen boarded Liang Yuying's carriage, and after a two-hour (four-hour) journey, they arrived at a remote village.

Li Shuchen alighted from the carriage and looked at the gate in front of him. There was no plaque on the gate, and nothing was written on it.

Li Shuchen followed Liang Yuying inside. Before they even entered, they heard the clash of countless swords and blades, a menacing sound that suggested hostility. Li Shuchen quickly stepped forward and crouched behind Liang Yuying.

She's not a coward.

Liang Yuying noticed Li Shuchen's movement and said softly, "Don't be afraid, they're all my people."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen immediately straightened her back, strode forward with her head held high, as if she weren't the one who had just been afraid.

Passing through the corridor, you'll see a large, empty courtyard. Rows of girls dressed in black, their long hair tied up in crowns, are practicing martial arts in pairs. Judging from their faces, they range in age from teenagers to their twenties, thirties, and forties.

His martial arts skills looked much better than hers.

Li Shuchen couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!"—a loud and prolonged sound.

The girls stopped what they were doing, stood in a straight line, and all looked in Li Shuchen's direction.

Their eyes were somewhat bloodshot as they stopped.

Li Shuchen trembled slightly.

"Yu Ying, there's a murderous aura about her."

As soon as Li Shuchen finished speaking, he heard

The four powerful words, "Greetings, Master Ying," resounded throughout the courtyard.

Li Shuchen, wow~, so cool!

Liang Yuying nodded slightly, pulled Li Shuchen over, and said, "This is my friend, Li Shuchen."

The girls all called out in unison, "Hello, Miss Li!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen smiled brightly, waving her little hand and nodding in reply, "Hey, hey, hey, hello everyone, hello everyone!"

Liang Yuying said to the girls, "Please continue," and then led Li Shuchen into a private room.

This appears to be Liang Yuying's room: a bed, a desk, a bookshelf, a table, and a weapons rack with swords and guns on it.

There was also a rectangular container covered with sand, and small wooden figures holding swords, as well as cavalry and archers.

Li Shuchen looked at this thing and thought it resembled a 'sand table', so he asked...

"This is a sand table."

Liang Yuying: Yes

Li Shuchen: "You know how to deploy troops?"

Liang Yuying: "I've done some research."

Li Shuchen was so impressed with Liang Yuying; she was so cool. She kept looking at the sand table and even gently touched the wooden figure, but didn't dare move it.

Liang Yuying reminded Li Shuchen, "I just finished making that soldier. Be careful of splinters, or you'll cut your hand."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen bent down to examine the soldiers closely; each one was lifelike, even the horses were vividly depicted.

She can do that? How did she manage that? That's amazing! Is there anything she can't do?

Seeing Li Shuchen engrossed in examining the sand table, Liang Yuying said, "You must be tired from your journey. Don't stand there, rest for a while. I don't have anything special to offer you, but please have some hot water."

Li Shuchen shook his head and replied, "Not tired at all. Looking at them makes me feel like I have inexhaustible energy, I'm very energetic."

I heard those girls call you Master Ying, it's so cool.

Liang Yuying took a sip of hot water and said, "I told them to just call me Yuying, but they wouldn't listen and insisted on calling me Master Ying, so I let them be."

Li Shuchen nodded and said, "You have quite a few girls."

Liang Yuying stood up and went to the window to look at the girls: "At first, I just took in a few pitiful people. Most of them had been abandoned by men and couldn't make a living. They wanted to commit suicide, but I couldn't bear to see it, so I rescued them, taught them martial arts, and helped them survive."

Later, they became chivalrous, helping one another, and gradually things developed into what they are today.

There are now a full one hundred people.

Hearing the word 'abandon,' Li Shuchen felt a pang of emotion. In this world, men are like heaven to them, but...

"Throughout history, men have been unreliable; women should possess the heart of Mulan."

After saying this, Li Shuchen sighed softly.

Liang Yuying listened and felt that Li Shuchen was right, but

Who is Mulan?

Li Shuchen also came to the window and stood next to Liang Yuying, saying, "She is a very great and capable woman, her full name is Hua Mulan. Her father is old, her younger brother is too young, and a man in the family had to go to war."

Mulan then decided to disguise herself as a man and join the army in place of her father, eventually becoming a renowned general.

Liang Yuying listened with a longing look, and then quickly said, "I understand."

Li Shuchen asked in confusion, "What do you know?"

Liang Yuying smiled and said, "Mulan Army, this team can be called Mulan Army. I've thought about it for a long time but haven't found a name I like, but I really like Mulan Army. Thank you, Shu Chen."

Liang Yuying placed her hands on Li Shuchen's shoulders, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

Seeing how happy she was made Li Shuchen happy too. After all, who wouldn't be happy to be held face-to-face in the arms of a stunningly handsome girl?

Li Shuchen smiled and said, "You're welcome, you're welcome."

Thinking to myself, "More laps, more laps..."

But Liang Yuying quickly let go, leaving Li Shuchen feeling a little disappointed.

Li Shuchen asked, "Why is it called the Mulan Army? Why include the word 'army' in it?"

Liang Yuying smiled, a smile as bright as the rising sun.

"If the mountains and rivers are safe and sound, then I will act as a chivalrous hero."

"If our country is in danger, we will defend our homeland."

"I want to tell them about this decision."

Liang Yuying walked out of the room, and Li Shuchen silently followed behind her. He had heard that there was already fighting in the northeast, and the imperial court had sent people to fight.

Liang Yuying raised her hand, and they all stopped what they were doing and looked at her.

Liang Yuying announced loudly, "From today onwards, our army will be called the 'Mulan Army'!"

Mulan is...

Liang Yuying recounted the story that Li Shuchen had just told her to them.

After hearing this, their morale soared, and they shouted...

"Mulan Army, Mulan Army!"

Liang Yuying smiled brightly

Turning to Li Shuchen, he said, "It's noon, let's eat."

Li Shuchen: Okay

Liang Yuying turned around and waved to the Mulan Army. The troops dispersed in an orderly fashion and went to eat.

Li Shuchen followed Liang Yuying to the restaurant, a large hall with rows of neatly arranged tables and chairs, though it looked somewhat old.

Li Shuchen found a corner to sit and wait for Liang Yuying.

A moment later, Liang Yuying brought over two bowls.

Li Shuchen glanced at the cabbage, pork, tofu stew with vermicelli, and the rice underneath.

Li Shuchen glanced at the other tables; everyone was eating the same thing.

As for the pork, Li Shuchen's bowl had three thin slices, while Liang Yuying's bowl only had one thin slice.

It's obvious at a glance that I've been given preferential treatment.