Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

The overwhelming momentum from the opposite side was overwhelming, and Helian Fu did not dare to underestimate it at all. He gathered all his internal strength to respond to it. The momentum around him flowed, and snow swirled. A huge pressure spread between the two of them, and the surrounding soldiers were all blown away. Shen Yanyan and Helian Fu were both forced to retreat by the opponent's airflow.

Shen Yanyan placed her sword on the ground, knelt on one knee, and blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.

Helian Fu also knelt on one knee like her and spat out a large mouthful of blood. There was a clear sword wound on his arm, and blood was flowing.

Shen Yanyan's eyes were as sharp as torches as she stared at Helian Fu opposite her. Seeing this, Helian Fu's smile became even brighter.

He actually lost.

He did not show any mercy. Shen Yanyan was as good as him in both martial arts and internal strength, but her swordsmanship was even better. She was so sharp and fast that he could hardly resist.

A woman like this is worth all his efforts.

Seeing this, the morale of the Cangzhou army was greatly boosted, and they launched an even more fierce attack on the Xiliang army like a tide. Their shouts and cries resounded through the sky, as if to swallow up the entire battlefield.

There was blood flowing from the corner of Shen Yanyan's mouth. She wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, stood up again, waved the sword in her hand, and continued to kill the enemies around her who continued to attack.

When Helian Fu saw this, admiration flashed in his eyes, but he was also sure that it would be difficult to take Shen Yanyan away.

She is not someone who can be treated casually. She is capable and calculating, and it is almost impossible to take her away.

Helian Fu waved his hand, and the Xiliang army retreated quickly like a tide.

Shen Yanyan looked at their departing backs, her tense nerves finally relaxed and she breathed a sigh of relief.

However, when she turned her eyes to the surroundings, an indescribable grief surged in her heart. Looking at the piles of corpses around her, she realized the cruelty of the battlefield. Here, human lives are like flying snow, which can disappear on the land in an instant. There is no trace of snow falling on the battlefield, only blood and corpses all over the ground.

On the battlefield, corpses piled up like mountains, and blood dyed the ground red. Broken limbs and arms were everywhere, and the tragic scene was unbearable to watch. Shen Yanyan's eyes were red, and she looked at the numb expressions of the people around her, and a sense of desolation suddenly arose in her heart.

She walked slowly on the battlefield, the ground beneath her feet seemed to tell of the cruelty of war. She saw the body of a young soldier, his face still had a childish look, but his eyes were full of determination. Shen Yanyan squatted down, gently closed his eyes, and prayed silently in her heart.

The wind blew across the battlefield, bringing a hint of chill. Shen Yanyan stood up and looked into the distance, her eyes dim and unclear. They were the pillars of many families, fathers and sons, ordinary people and great soldiers.

The battlefield was cruel. For the first time, she felt firsthand the efforts and everything they had put in.

Xia Zhu, dressed in armor and covered in blood, followed behind Shen Yanyan with a pale face. She had followed the young lady since she was a child, so naturally she had never seen such a scene. She didn't know that she would one day go to the battlefield. All this was too shocking and too sad.

When she first followed the young lady to the Western Territory, it was only to take care of her daily life and protect her. Now, she also feels that it is an honor to be able to contribute to the people of Li Country.

She is also protecting her home and her country.

Just like the countless people who fell, they fought for their country and their families without any fear.

General Feng stood behind Shen Yanyan, looking at her frail back, with a feeling of respect in his heart. He had been worried about the safety of the queen before, and now seeing that she had defeated the famous god of war of Beidi, his eyes were full of respect and loyalty.

He left the country, how could he have such a powerful mother of the country?

It is a blessing for the people of Liguo and also a blessing for the soldiers and civilians in the western border.

Only today did he feel full of admiration for this noble lady of a country.

On the city wall, Shen Zhimo looked at the retreating Xiliang army in the distance and Shen Yanyan and her group returning to the city, and quickly ordered the city gates to be opened to welcome them into the city.

Shen Yanyan sat on the city wall, not caring about her image at all. She was chewing the same food as the soldiers, a sesame bun.

In this season and this situation, it was a blessing to have a hot sesame cake. She did not demand to eat delicacies from land and sea just because of her status, like all the soldiers. She was the commander, so she had to set an example. If she ate less good food, she could save more military rations.

Xia Zhu also held a sesame cake and sat next to Shen Yanyan, roasting the fire and eating the sesame cake.

Seeing this, Shen Zhimo handed the warm wine bag in his arms to Shen Yanyan.

Shen Yanyan took it, took a big sip and then passed it to Xia Zhu next to her.

In weather like this, a sip of hot wine and a piece of hot pancake is happiness.

The Xiliang army would certainly give up so easily, as there would be more attacks in the future. Shen Yanyan was not planning to return to the barracks and stayed directly on the city wall to guard the city.

"Brother, don't say it, a sip of hot wine, a piece of hot pancake, and the flying snow and bonfire, this Western Territory has a unique flavor! No wonder you can stay here for five years!"

Shen Zhimo smiled dotingly. She was the kind of person who could adapt to the surrounding environment no matter where she was. It was a pity that he was worried that she would suffer before, but now looking at her, he didn't feel that she was suffering at all.

"Well, when I first came here, I felt that life here was very hard, but as time went by, I began to regard the Western Territory as my second home. Both the people and soldiers here are very nice, and the simple customs of the people make people feel at ease."

Xia Zhu also nodded. They had been in the Western Territory for some time. The soldiers and civilians here were all very nice. It was really a good place. Even though the conditions were difficult, they didn't feel it was hard to endure.

"But you get used to it quickly!" Shen Zhimo felt that she had a strong ability to accept things.

"It's okay. I'm used to it," Shen Yanyan smiled.

She was indeed used to it. It was just a little colder and more bitter here. As a person who had escaped from death, she could quickly get used to the harsh environment.

"Tell me about your days in Divine Doctor Valley!" Shen Zhimo asked, looking at her still childish face. He really wanted to know about her days outside.

After returning home, she did not tell her family about what happened in the Divine Doctor Valley, but he knew that her strong mentality must have been tempered through thousands of trials and tribulations to enable her to fight calmly on the battlefield.

He saw how she looked on the battlefield, bloodthirsty yet calm. Even when facing Helian Fu, who was no match for him, she not only did not lose but also injured Helian Fu. This skill alone must have been acquired through hard practice.

Her childhood must have been very difficult.

The jumping firelight tilted slightly in the snowy night, shining on Shen Yanyan's beautiful face, adding a bit of warmth to her fair skin. Shen Yanyan told her everything in the valley with a relaxed look on her face. Shen Zhimo frowned frequently, his eyes full of heartache.

She recounted everything she had gone through in a nonchalant tone, not taking it seriously, but Shen Zhimo felt a pain in his heart like a needle stabbing him.

She was sent to the Valley of Divine Doctors since she was born. In order to stay alive, she had to take medicine every day and practice martial arts every day. He was also a martial artist, so he naturally knew how hard it was to practice martial arts. What's more, she was wavering between practicing martial arts and taking medicine to save her life. It is conceivable how much suffering she suffered.

Shen Zhimo raised his hand and touched her head, his voice a little hoarse, "Brother will protect you from now on, do whatever you want to do, don't do it if you don't want to do it, don't do things you don't like because of the Shen family, understand?"

Shen Yanyan's eyes reddened slightly and she nodded, understanding what her brother meant.

She might have thought about leaving the palace before, but it is different now. There are people she cares about in the palace, and she is willing to stay in the palace.

"Don't worry, brother. His Majesty is very good to me, and I am willing to stay in the capital!" She smiled. She didn't talk about those things in the past because she felt it was unnecessary. Her experience was a bit hard, but compared to many people, it was already very good. Being able to be alive, to have enough food and warm clothes was already a great blessing. Not everyone has the right to live a good life.