She Came to Heal, Stayed to Conquer

Zhao Zun, for the peace of the Da Jing Dynasty, embarked on military expeditions time and again, achieving glorious victories each time.

However, once the birds are gone, the bow is put away. When the court no longer needed him, it unhesitatingly stripped him of his military power and left him idle at home.

Now, with the Turkic enemy invading, the court once again recalls his bravery and loyalty, asking him to take the lead in repelling the foreign invaders.

This kind of treatment is nothing less than an insult and trample on a hero!

From Beiguan of Canzhou to the Capital City, and then back to Canzhou.

In the past, under the constraints of feudal imperial power and the mistaken feudal social interpretation of "loyalty and filial piety," she had always advised Zhao Zun to be tolerant and reticent.

But now, she neither wants nor is willing to endure any longer.

Because she has endured all she can bear.

She now wants to find Zhao Zun and tell him one thing, and also tell everyone in this era, which is - loyalty depends on whether the other side is worthy or not.

"Aunt, Ling’er, don’t worry. I will now go find Zhao Zun; he will be fine."

Han Lei clenched her fists tightly, a torrent of hatred surging, sparkling with unprecedented determination in her eyes.

"Lei’er, what are you planning to do?" The old Madam was shocked at her words; hurriedly she grabbed Han Lei’s arm. "You can’t go, the battlefield is no place for a girl like you!"

"Right! Sister Han Lei, mother is already heartbroken over brother. You can’t make us worry about you too!" Zhao Ling’er also hurriedly urged her in dissuasion.

Only Ping Chuan, upon hearing Han Lei was going to personally go find the Prince, found a sudden joy on his usually solemn face, feeling invigorated.

He knew just how formidable Han Lei truly was.

"Miss Han, I will accompany you."

As soon as Ping Chuan finished speaking, the two trusted aides left to protect the old Madam also became excited, standing tall.

"Miss Han, we will go with you too."

"Yes, we will go together."

They had already heard Ping Chuan and Xiao Zhengfei boasting about Han Lei’s great skills during the last rescue of the Prince yet had not had the opportunity to witness it firsthand, so how could they miss this chance?

Seeing that they were not only not stopping Han Lei but were offering to accompany her, the old Madam thought they were encouraging Han Lei and quickly scolded them.

"You are being reckless; none of you are allowed to go."

Is the battlefield a place to fool around?

With Zhao Zun and the others’ path uncertain, the old Madam was already extremely sorrowful; this angry scolding made her heartache with anger as she gently touched her chest.

Han Lei was just about to speak to comfort the old Madam when Ping Chuan cheerfully spoke ahead.

"Old Madam, rest assured. As long as Miss Han goes, the Prince and the others will be safe."

"Why?"

The old Madam looked bewildered at Ping Chuan. How could he still be smiling?

To avoid worrying his family, Zhao Zun had never brought up any specifics about the ambush he had faced after returning to the Capital City.

Therefore, the old Madam and the rest did not know how exactly Han Lei saved Zhao Zun then.

With Ping Chuan saying this, Han Lei also smiled.

"Aunt, Ling’er. I don’t have time to explain to you now. But I assure you, I’ll bring Zhao Zun and the others back safely."

"This is..."

The old Madam wanted to say more, but Han Lei was no longer looking at her; instead, she turned to face the two trusted aides.

"The current situation is critical; you both must stay here. First, to protect the Prince’s family here, and second, I need you to do something."

Han Lei’s expression was serious. As she spoke, she took out the Love Lock from her bosom, revealing it to the two trusted aides.

She could no longer afford to worry about other things and had to use this green ring-shaped Jade Pendant as a universal token once more.

"This is a token given to me by the Prince. He said seeing the token is like seeing the Prince. Now, Carbon Head, stay and protect the old Madam and the others. Mr. Meng, you must immediately hurry to Qingshui County, and say it’s an order from the Prince. Tell Mr. Luo to quickly have people guard all the roads from Canzhou to the Capital City, to block all news from Canzhou; no letters are allowed to be sent out. Remember, any letters, including carrier pigeons in the sky."

Han Lei swiftly issued orders, but Carbon Head and Mr. Meng exchanged glances, then looked at their deputy commander, Ping Chuan.

According to their long tenure by the Prince’s side, they’d never seen him have any token, leaving them uncertain whether to obey Han Lei’s orders.

Ping Chuan furrowed his brow, "Why are you looking at me? If you want the Prince safe and sound, quickly do as Miss Han says!"

Ping Chuan knew of the Love Lock and Han Lei’s status in their Prince’s heart. Seeing Han Lei’s solemn face, in such a critical moment, he believed Han Lei wouldn’t speak without reason.