Villain Lady

Instead, they would turn blind eyes to this. 

Yang Xian was carrying Wei Liuying as he walked to Prince Ji Sheng and Gao Ling. At first, he thought the soldiers were looking in his direction because it was weird of him to carry a man like this. But upon seeing the two of them, he knew that they garnered even more attention than him. 

"We're going to descend the mountain and rest in the nearby village," Yang Xian said as he ignored the obvious stare from the soldiers to him and prince Ji Sheng. "At the same time, I'll make the report to His Majesty about this time's incident."

"Include the result of the interrogation."

"I will."

For a moment, Yang Xian's eyes flashed with ruthlessness. Those tribes who dared to come here using the disguise have to be killed no matter what. He would make sure that they paid a high price from coming here and threaten the lives of Wei Liuying and the others.

He would need to investigate how in the world they managed to enter so deep into Han Shi Kingdom's territory. 

"How's your men, Shan YI?"

"Bad," Shan Yi replied with a sour tone. Even though Shi Lu Wen had done her best to save his men, there were only three people who were still alive. But then again, their situation was so dire that they could die at any moment.

"We should sweep the area to find any other survivor."

"Yes."

Prince Ji Sheng looked at the burned temple. "Who have the idea to burn this place?"

"Liu Ying," Gao Ling replied. She sat down on top of Prince Ji Sheng's horse while looking at the soldiers moving around to find the survivors. "The best way to drive the men away and keep us safe is by making use of fire to eliminate most of them."

"I see."

"You don't sound surprised."

Prince Ji Sheng smiled but didn't answer. He had heard Yang Xian once said the same thing. If they were in the middle of a building and the building was not their own too, there shouldn't be any qualm in destroying it if they could end up eliminating most of their opponents.

He was sure that it was what Wei Liuying thought at that time. 

The group descended from the mountain in a slow yet steady pace. The wolves were still following them, making it a bit awkward. However, they were glad that the wolves didn't do anything to them.

"It's strange that wolves would even appear here. I thought most of them are either in the dry lands north or far in the south," Gao Ling commented.

"There are always some strays in some areas. However, it's true that most wolves are in the dry lands because many of the tribes make use of them to help them in hunting," Prince Ji Sheng explained unhurriedly.

Gao Ling sent a glance to Prince Ji Sheng. "I didn't know you're so knowledgeable."

"Am I?"

"Yes. You seem to know so many things."

Prince Ji Sheng merely smiled and didn't answer anything. It took them some time before they could arrive in a small village and set their own tents nearby. The soldiers who came also bring the necessary equipment for everything.

They couldn't reach the nearby city and long journey was not good for those who were wounded. Resting in this village would be more than enough for now as they needed to treat those who were wounded first.

"Can you lift her down?" Shi Lu Wen asked when she saw Yang Xian was still holding Wei Liuying on top of his horse.

"Don't worry."

With a swift movement, Yang Xian landed on the ground. He looked at Wei Liuying in his arm and his grip tightened slightly. She was still sleeping peacefully, but her breathing was shallow.

He knew that he shouldn't move her around so much. Her wounds were simply too deep. "Your Highness, do you want me to tell the Emperor the truth of this matter or should I hide some parts?"

"The wolves should be hidden, but I want you to give most of the credits to Liu Ying. That is only if Gao Ling agrees."

"I agree," Gao Ling said without hesitation. "I was not in a good condition to fight because I have a drinking contest with Wei Xiao Hua. Without Liu Ying, we won't be able to survive the incident at all."

"Drinking contest?" Yang Xian asked.

Ah…

Facing the stare of both Prince Ji Sheng and Yang Xian, Gao Ling felt her cheek turned hot. It was never her intention to leak this matter, but she knew that it would be impossible for her to hide this matter from them.

"That… uh… Wei Family is also in the temple at this time."

"I know," Yang Xian replied curtly. He had sent some people to the temple beforehand to find out if there were anyone who planned to come there. Because of that, he knew that the three sisters from Wei Family, no, two sisters and one fake from Wei Family would come here. 

He had also told Wei Liuying about them before. 

However, he didn't think that they would be able to create trouble for Wei Liuying because their schemes shouldn't have affected her that much.

"That's…." Gao Ling had no other choice but to tell everything to them, including the fact that she acted on impulse to challenge Wei Xiao Hua. Even though she felt ashamed for her mistake, but she felt that it was only fair for them to know what had happened.

"I see."

Sensing the dangerous tone from Prince Ji Sheng, Gao Ling felt that she was digging her grave right now. He wouldn't forgive her so easily for acting on impulse and possibly endanger anyone.

"You're going to be punished, Gao Ling," Prince Ji Sheng said solemnly.

"…Yes."

"Don't try to run away this time or I'll double the time."

Gao Ling said yes again in timid voice. She felt that if she dared to say anything to Prince Ji Sheng right now, he would even triple the time period for her punishment. As for what her punishment would be, she already had some inkling.

Yang Xian sighed. "Should I put in the report about your misbehavior, Lady Gao?"

"No. You only need to report that she's not feeling well."

"Alright."

If they put the report that Gao Ling was drinking before she was an adult, it would also reflect badly on her. There was no need to tarnish her reputation.

Shan Yi nodded in agreement. "You should just erase the fact that I'm here and said that Liu Ying ordered the soldiers from Gao City and also Prince Ji Sheng's City. In addition, you almost lost your treasured close soldier that you sent to fight."

Not long ago, they managed to find Du Min who was unconscious. He was wounded during the fight and didn't manage to stay in the large courtyard. Thankfully, the alley where he fainted was also filled with dirt that didn't catch fire, so they managed to safe him. However, full recovery will take a long time.

"Yes. I'm sure that creating tales is your expertise, Strategist Yang," Gao Ling said in excitement. Thinking about how many people would be praising Wei Liuying, she felt elated. After all, she's proud to know someone who was so talented and amazing.

Yang Xian sighed. He knew that it meant he had to work a lot. "Fine. Help me set up a tent first for Liu Ying."

"I'll do it!"

"NO, let me!"

Looking at the soldiers who were eager to set up the tent, Yang Xian felt that Wei Liuying's fame would be even higher than himself after this incident was made known. Despite the fact that there was no survivor from the soldiers, the fact that Gao Ling was safe and sound was more than enough to give her the highest credit.

After all, it was the soldiers' task to protect their 'princess.' 

When the tent was finally set, Yang Xian set Wei Liuying on the bed. The wolf's leader was still following him and settled near Wei Liuying without any intention to leave her in the slightest bit. He truly wondered what kind of good deeds Wei Liuying had done to make the wolf so loyal to her.

Well, he could ask when she was awake and healthy.

Yang Xian set another glance at Wei Liuying and lightly raised his hand to brush her hair to the side. "You should rest and get well soon. Everyone is worried on your behalf, Liu Ying."

Wei Liuying didn't answer. No, she couldn't answer because she was still unconscious. Yang Xian could feel his heart ache deeply when he saw her condition. If only it was possible, he wished that he could take her place and experienced the pain she suffered in her stead.

But that was nothing more than a foolish dream. Yang Xian pulled himself together because he knew that the matter was not finished yet.