Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Boss Pretends to Be Well After He's Gone Mad

The rain continued intermittently until mid-May, when the Empress Dowager lifted the curtain and ascended the throne, surprising the entire court.

Officials, led by the Empress Dowager, quickly took sides and echoed her sentiments; civil officials died remonstrating with her, their blood staining the imperial palace.

The Empress Dowager did not stop it. Instead, she simply sat on the dragon throne and watched coldly, using the blood of those stubborn old men as a warning to others. Only after most of them had died did she imprison the remaining loyal ministers of the Great Liang Kingdom.

After rectifying the court, the Empress Dowager issued an edict, ordering the Imperial Guards and other garrison troops to surround Mount Li, citing Yuan Huan's alleged manipulation of the emperor.

In just one day, the army swept towards Mount Li like a tidal wave, and in an instant, Mount Li became an isolated island, surrounded by menacing troops.

Yuan Huan had anticipated this scene. Apart from the imperial guards who had to stay by Jiang Xiyu's side, the rest of the people followed him and quickly turned the outer perimeter of Mount Li into a barrier. The Imperial Guards used sandbags that could withstand the waves, making it indestructible.

Given the vast disparity in troop strength between the two sides, the outcome should have been decided very quickly.

However, because Mount Li was a terrain that was easy to defend and difficult to attack, the first two strong attacks were repeatedly thwarted. When the Empress Dowager's troops rushed up, they were like natural targets, with arrows flying all over their heads. Once they realized what was happening, it was difficult to retreat, and they could only let the Imperial Guards shoot them down.

However, the commander-in-chief refused to believe it and boasted that he would capture Yuan Huan and go to the Empress Dowager to receive a reward.

Therefore, during the third attack, even more troops were sent to encircle and annihilate them.

Yuan Huan stood on the high place with a cold expression, wearing silver armor and a cloak that fluttered in the wind.

He was like a steadfast spear, plunging into the earth at the foot of Mount Li, inspiring the defending Imperial Guards with unwavering courage and a fighting spirit to the death.

Everyone who followed him experienced the indomitable spirit of a true man, capable of holding off ten thousand men.

They drew their bows taut, awaiting Yuan Huan's command.

Yuan Huan's sharp eyes surveyed the sea of ​​heads below the battlefield. A cold glint flashed in his pupils as sunlight shone into them. Only when the men were within range did he raise his hand to signal the flag to be waved.

The flags waved in a crisscross pattern, and in an instant, bows and crossbows were drawn together, and arrows flew into the air like a fine rain. Countless arrowheads, gleaming with cold light, were like dazzling stars, and in a flash, they suppressed a large area with unstoppable momentum.

Screams and shouts of killing echoed across Mount Li like an earthquake. Birds in the forest took flight in fright, their wingspans covering the sky above the palace.

Jiang Xiyu stood on the steps outside the hall, looked up in the direction of Yuan Huan, and said, "Judging from the noise, this should be the third attack on Lishan."

The chief eunuch simply said, "With His Highness the Crown Prince here, we are sure to win this battle."

Jiang Xiyu turned the jade ring on her finger and began to slowly pace around.

These troops in the capital had never been on a real battlefield. Facing Yuan Huan, a veteran of countless battles, their commander was clearly not good at commanding troops, which is why they were unable to make an attack for so long.

He believed Yuan Huan could hold the line, but on the battlefield, swords and spears were indiscriminate, and he couldn't help but worry.

Jiang Xiyu hadn't seen him for several days since the Empress Dowager began besieging Mount Li.

Jiang Xiyu still remembers how suddenly the incident happened that day; Yuan Huan put on his armor and walked out.

He didn't even have time to give them proper advice; they only exchanged a brief, almost nonexistent glance, silently comforting each other.

Yuan Huan was to lead the Imperial Guards to guard the defense line at the foot of the mountain, and also to protect him.

No matter day or night, there can be no relaxation.

However, to put Jiang Xiyu at ease, Yuan Huan would always send the Imperial Guards to deliver the message at night. He also ordered someone to go to his room and bring Jiang Xiyu the apology kite he had made last time.

Although there was some delay, he still said that he would take Jiang Xiyu to release her after the battle was over.

Jiang Xiyu chuckled when she received it, because the kite seemed to have a torn corner and was made in a very unrestrained and unconventional way. It was obvious that the person who made the kite was not very good at drawing, so Jiang Xiyu chose a clean spot on the kite and lightly sketched the shape of an eagle with her brush.

Seeing that he was lost in thought for a long time, the chief eunuch couldn't help but remind him, "Your Majesty, you have been standing here for half a day. Why don't you go in and rest for a while?"

Jiang Xiyu shook his head and said, "I can't rest."

The chief eunuch then skillfully invoked Yuan Huan's name, saying, "The Crown Prince has given instructions that Your Majesty should prioritize your health."

Yuan Huan knew he would be worried, so he had given the chief eunuch a heads-up beforehand.

Jiang Xiyu didn't want to go in, but the person who said those words was fighting desperately for him, so he couldn't refuse.

The moment I stepped into the hall, the sounds of battle from Mount Li began to subside.

Once the lingering smell of blood in the wind had completely dissipated, everyone stared in astonishment at the river of blood flowing at the foot of Mount Li.

Comparing the two sides, it is clear that the Empress Dowager's side suffered far greater losses.

Yuan Huan ordered a headcount and moved the wounded to the rear, whereupon new Imperial Guards took their place.

They raised their shields again to better defend against arrows coming down the mountain.

The arrows that had been shot from the ground had been picked up, and by repeating this process, they could hold out for a few more days.

Yuan Huan wouldn't just let them fire arrows indiscriminately; sometimes he would give them a slight opening, after all, their military supplies weren't inexhaustible.

However, it was clear that the enemy commander was only interested in taking his head and did not realize that among the arrows fired at his soldiers were their own arrows.

Yuan Huan's expression was cold and stern. He felt from the bottom of his heart that the peaceful and prosperous life had ruined the Imperial Guards.

Not only were the soldiers corrupt, but even the commander-in-chief was a good-for-nothing.

They were fed by the imperial court and received the best military supplies, yet when it came to a real fight, they proved to be utterly vulnerable.

He cursed under his breath as a piece of trash.

When news of the battle reached the court, the Empress Dowager was naturally enraged.

However, she did not show it on her face, and her demeanor while sitting on the dragon throne was elegant and graceful.

She closed her eyes and rubbed her temples, the phoenix bead on her forehead swaying.

After a long pause, as the ministers hesitated, unsure of what to say, the Empress Dowager finally spoke.

"The Lishan District has a mere 100,000 troops, but it's only guarded by Yuan Huan. I've sent so many men, and yet we still can't take it down!"

"An army is raised for a thousand days, but used for only one. Just how rotten are these soldiers and generals that they have suffered three defeats in three battles?"

The Empress Dowager's sharp phoenix eyes swept over the ministers below. Seeing their timid and hesitant demeanor, she finally slammed her hand on the armrest and scolded, "Useless things! Do I really have to go myself?!"

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

The ministers knelt on the ground, not daring to look up.

The Empress Dowager suddenly raised an eyebrow, and in her anger, she laughed instead.

She looked down at the group of parasites kneeling before the prince, but her smile grew even gentler.

It's absolutely rotten.

She thought to herself, "It's good that the Great Cold is completely rotten."

The Empress Dowager swept her sleeves and sat back on the dragon throne, slowly saying, "Since none of you ministers have a solution, then I will suggest one."

……

Unable to launch a direct assault, the Imperial Guards surrounded Mount Li, seemingly intending to wait until they ran out of ammunition and supplies.

After three days of this standoff, Yuan Huan realized that they were indeed plotting this. Taking advantage of the soldiers' moment of exhaustion, he gave instructions to his subordinates before heading towards the palace halfway up the mountain.

Jiang Xiyu was a light sleeper, and even though Yuan Huan's footsteps were light enough, he still noticed him immediately and tentatively called out, "Yuan Jiuge."