The Eldest Daughter of a Rural Family
Chapter 1023 - 232: General Pei’s Daughter-in-law_6

Chapter 1023: Chapter 232: General Pei’s Daughter-in-law_6

Jun Suxue’s tears fell as she took a breath, "Suxue understands. If the General can rescue my family, Suxue is willing to serve by the General’s side!"

Pei Qin’s lips twitched slightly. Was her comprehension really that poor? Yet looking at Jun Suxue’s demeanor, she couldn’t help but roll her eyes internally, "I’ll try my best." Truly selfless and desiring nothing—yet no one believed her. Damn it!

Relieved by her words, Jun Suxue exhaled.

Pei Qin had her personal soldiers bring a horse for Jun Suxue, "Can you ride?"

Jun Suxue’s face turned slightly red, "...No... I can’t."

Since she couldn’t ride, Pei Qin couldn’t take her along. What would it look like, going to battle with her riding on a horse? She let Lu Hai lead the horse for her.

Jun Suxue looked down, speaking softly, "I can’t mount the horse."

Pei Qin bent down, grasping her and lifting her up.

Jun Suxue panicked for a moment and quickly grabbed the reins, turning to look at her.

She looked thin, yet was surprisingly heavy. Pei Qin glanced at her and tossed the reins to Lu Hai.

As Jun Suxue watched her ride ahead, she felt an inexplicable sense of loss.

Lu Hai led her by the reins on one side, keeping pace with the army.

The horn of the enemy attack sounded, and the Pei Family Army immediately prepared for battle but did not advance through the pass.

With a wave of Pei Qin’s hand, three mortars were quickly positioned outside the gateway.

Boom—Boom—Boom—

The deafening explosions caused the tower to collapse instantly.

The Deputy General, along with a group of loud-voiced soldiers holding Pei Qin’s specially made simple megaphones, shouted into the interior, "Rebel Army, listen up! You fabricated the death of General Pei Hansan, rebelled against the Imperial Court, and committed high treason—your crimes are severe! General Pei, considering you’ve been deceived by treacherous people, urges you to surrender promptly. Those who surrender will not be killed!"

Jun Suxue, holding a simple megaphone, glanced at Pei Qin twice, her face turning red. On the mountains of Pingliang, she could boldly proclaim her husband without a change in expression, boasting that she was General Pei Hansan’s fiancée and the General’s daughter-in-law. But when really in front of him, still having to say it like this...

Pei Qin turned to look at her.

Jun Suxue’s face grew even redder; she took several breaths before finally mustering the courage to shout along loudly, "Brothers of the Pei Family Army! I am Jun Suxue! My husband is not dead!" She stole a glance at Pei Qin and then shouted, "I’ve been deceived! You’ve been deceived too! Brothers, quickly come out and surrender, returning is the shore!" Then she shouted it three more times.

It had to be said, Jun Suxue held considerable influence among the Pei Family Army on the mountains of Pingliang. Hearing her call, those soldiers began to hesitate. With mortars present and even General Pei’s fiancée been brought forth, could it be that the real General Pei Hansan truly wasn’t dead? After all, not just anyone could impersonate General Pei.

"Continue!" Pei Qin ordered, seeing no movement.

Jun Suxue continued shouting the same words repeatedly.

Beside her, the Deputy General also led the soldiers in shouting, "Those who surrender will not be killed!"

Seeing that some were contemplating surrender, Pei Wendong and Chang Yonglin immediately shouted from within the crowd, "General Pei has only been poisoned and is recuperating; he is not dead at all! You’ve been tricked by the Rebel Army! General Pei’s fiancée has been rescued and is currently with the General. Everyone, charge out with us to welcome General Pei!"

Their surroundings, mostly composed of displaced bandits, upon hearing this, suddenly harbored intentions to surrender.

The crowd began to buzz.

"There are traitors! Kill them!" Second General Pei roared, grabbing a bow and arrow to shoot Pei Wendong and Chang Yonglin.

Both of them, skilled in martial arts, naturally wouldn’t be hit.

However, those wanting to surrender weren’t so fortunate; several were shot dead on the spot, effectively quelling those contemplating surrender.

"Seize those two for me!" Second General Pei pointed at the two.

Hidden among the crowd, there was a rain of arrows following them. As they exchanged glances, several guards immediately formed a protective circle around them, ready to break through forcefully.

Deputy General Pei had Jun Suxue’s parents and brother’s family bound tightly and brought forward, "General Pei’s in-laws are now in your hands!"

"Damn!" Chang Yonglin cursed aloud. Sister Qin had arranged for Lu Hai and others to abduct the fake fiancée, using her voice to make these people come to their senses and surrender quickly. Now, Ms. Jun was still calling out from the outside, but they had tied up her parents and siblings.

Both of them gritted their teeth in anger but had no choice but to surrender and wait for an opportunity to escape.

Second General Pei and Deputy General Pei, leading the troops, stood on the rocks, threatening Pei Qin to withdraw, "... or I will kill all of these spies!"

Pei Qin rode forward.

Xiao Yong, Lu Hai, and Liu Feng immediately followed closely.

"Release them! State your terms," Pei Qin demanded coldly.

"Who are you!?" Second General Pei yelled.

"I am Pei Hansan!" Pei Qin revealed the Dragon Spring Treasure Sword.

Second General Pei hesitated for a moment, then scoffed, "I don’t care about this imposter! One for one! I give you one, you return the General’s wife!" He wanted Jun Suxue.

Jun Suxue anxiously looked at Pei Qin, "Those tied behind are my parents and siblings!"

Pei Qin looked past Pei Wendong and Chang Yonglin, "Since she is Pei Hansan’s daughter-in-law, shouldn’t she be even more precious, one for two?"

"Bullshit! If you don’t exchange them, be prepared to collect their corpses!" Deputy General Pei swiftly slashed a cut across Chang Yonglin’s neck, causing blood to seep out.

Chang Yonglin looked at him contemptuously, "General, just bring the mortars over. Although I may die, I shall live on, dying honorably!"

"Good! I am proud of you!" Pei Qin agreed promptly and was about to ride away.

Enraged, Second General Pei grabbed his sword, intending to first kill Pei Wendong. They, claiming allegiance to Pei Hansan and General Pei, dared not really harm Jun Suxue anymore.

Xiao Yong waved his hand, immediately instructing the Master of Archery to get ready.

But Pei Qin was quicker, pulling out a pistol and shooting Second General Pei in the forehead.

A loud bang echoed.

Second General Pei stood stunned, a bloody hole in his forehead, his hand still raised with the sword, as he fell straight down.

Deputy General Pei’s eyes widened in shock.

The next bullet hit directly on his head, his eyes wide open unblinkingly as he fell dead.

Pei Wendong and Chang Yonglin were seeing Pei Qin use such a strange-shaped cannon for the first time. They were shaken but quickly recovered, dodging and cutting the ropes binding them. They picked up long swords and broadswords from the ground.

"The Rebel Army commander is dead, brothers, follow me!" Pei Qin drew the Dragon Spring Treasure Sword and led the charge.

Chang Yonglin touched the wound on his neck, not minding it, and shouted, "Brothers, open the gates and welcome General Pei! Those who surrender will not be killed!"

Pei Wendong quickly rescued Jun Suxue’s parents and siblings while also loudly encouraging the Pei Family Army to surrender.

Xiao Yong, with a darkened face, was exasperated. No wonder Brother-in-law Qin wanted to keep a close watch on her. She, a commander of a whole army, was personally charging into battle. He immediately followed with his men, "Protect the General!"

The soldiers behind, holding hand grenades and carrying mortars, charged in with sky-high morale, roaring into the fray.

Jun Suxue didn’t join the charge; instead, her eyes were fixated on the leading figure who plunged fearlessly into battle. This General Pei was real, while she, the fiancée, was fake. If only she were real, how wonderful that would be.