The Emperor of Jin Ri Guo listened to the slander of treacherous courtiers and reduced the military funds given to Hu Yan Nan to the bare minimum. Hu Yan Nan submitted memorial after memorial, but the responses he received were always about resource constraints. Helplessly, Hu Yan Nan could only cut military expenses, and the soldiers’ provisions became worse and worse, with frequent complaints.
We might as well go home and farm, cuddle our wives and children, and live a comfortable life…”
Such words became more and more frequent, and military morale became increasingly scattered. Many soldiers applied to return home and farm. Hu Yan Nan was just a military general, unable to bear these huge expenses, and could only watch painfully as soldiers left one by one. Only those bodyguards and soldiers who swore lifelong loyalty remained with Hu Yan Nan, accompanying him to defend An City.
One year later, the financial resources of the two countries were comparable, but their military strengths differed dramatically. Those who understood could see that behind this seemingly prosperous facade, undercurrents were surging, and a real storm was about to break.
The girls of Shi Zhan Yuan had been testing and scheming against each other for thirty days. From the original group of over 20 people, only three girls now stood unflinchingly before the old woman.
The old woman looked at these three outstanding and radiant girls, revealing a rare smile. Gently, she said, “From today, you are free. Your future is up to you. I believe with your abilities, you’ll encounter unexpected surprises. Dan Xiao Ya, go to the General’s Mansion; Zhou Ling Ling, go to Bai Xiang Yuan; Li Xiao Mei, go to the Prince Jing’s Mansion. Say your goodbyes and go with them.” As the old woman was about to turn and leave, Dan Xiao Ya called her to stop. “Please wait, I want to ask you a question.
The old woman stopped, turning back, unexpectedly looking at Dan Xiao Ya. No girl had ever taken the initiative to ask her a question. She was the first, and the most impressive in recent years. She learned the fastest and knew best how to protect herself. While others would inevitably become intimate with men here, she could learn her skills and make her instructors completely submissive without violating her.
“What is it?”
