Accidentally dressed as an empress

Chapter 173 The troops are divided into two groups

The dark night quietly enveloped the earth like thick ink. In the quiet forest, Yunxiu sat quietly beside the warm fire, holding the dry food tightly in her hands and chewing it in small bites.

At this moment, she had already changed into a linen coat. The rough fabric looked particularly plain under the flickering firelight.

While chewing on dry food, she was silently thinking about her next plan in her mind. After disguising herself as a refugee, she would go and find out the true strength of the group of evil bandits stationed in Yunyin City.

A trace of worry lingered in my heart like a faint cloud.

Not far away, Zhong Yi, also wearing a linen coat, stood quietly, but her beauty could not be concealed.

Zhong Yi has long, ink-black hair, loosely tied on her shoulders. A few strands of hair flutter gently in the breeze, revealing her gentle temperament.

His eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, like bright stars, deep and bright. Under his high nose bridge, his slightly upturned lips always have a gentle smile.

The beauty of a husband is the glory of his wife.

Although Zhong Yi looks good in whatever he wears, Yunxiu still feels a little guilty about making him wear linen clothes.

Zhong Yi has always been with her, and has suffered so much, endured so much pain, and has never had a peaceful life. Yunxiu sees it all and feels pain in her heart.

Yunxiu was determined to let him live a stable and good life.

Zhong Yi walked over slowly, hugged Yunxiu, and felt cool.

Yunxiu frowned slightly, "Sackcloth can't keep you warm, you might catch a cold."

Zhong Yi felt warm in his heart. Ah Xiu always cared about him so attentively, making him feel that he was the happiest person in the world.

Zhong Yi rested his chin gently on Yunxiu's head and asked in a low and gentle voice, "My wife, are you feeling cold?"

Yunxiu shook her head slightly and explained, "I was wearing brocade clothes inside, and just covered it with this layer of linen clothes on the outside."

Yunxiu reached out and gently stroked Zhong Yi's cheek, full of pity, and said slowly: "Unlike you, wearing such thin clothes."

Zhong Yi took Yunxiu's hand, placed it on his lips and kissed it gently. The gentle touch spread throughout Yunxiu's body like an electric current. He smiled and said, "Since I'm so close to my wife, I don't feel cold."

Yunxiu chuckled softly, "Want to borrow my warmth?"

"Yes." Zhong Yi nodded in agreement.

Yunxiu leaned close to Zhong Yi's face and pecked him lightly on the lips.

Zhong Yi's face turned red instantly, like the gorgeous sunset in the sky, and her shy look made people laugh.

He looked at Yunxiu shyly, his eyes full of joy.

He felt both surprised and sweet in his heart. He didn't expect Ah Xiu to be so proactive. This sudden sweetness made his heart beat like a deer.

Yunxiu looked at Zhong Yi's blushing face and couldn't help laughing. She gently hugged Zhong Yi's waist and rested her head on his chest, feeling his warmth and feeling very at ease in her heart.

Zhong Yi also hugged Yunxiu tightly. Being by Yunxiu's side, he felt that all difficulties could be overcome and all challenges could be defeated.

Then, Yunxiu reached out and slowly untied Zhong Yi's hemp clothes.

Zhong Yi's face instantly turned red, and his breathing became heavy. He said shyly, "Wife, don't do this."

Yunxiu looked confused and asked doubtfully, "What's wrong with that?"

Before Zhong Yi could answer, Yun Xiu suddenly realized and said, "What are you thinking? I asked you to change out of your linen clothes, put on more clothes, and wear another layer underneath."

Zhong Yi was immediately annoyed. He had misunderstood Ah Xiu's intentions. He gently hugged Yun Xiu and whispered in her ear, "Wife, you are teasing me again."

Yunxiu pinched his chin, "You're trying to seduce me again. Wait until I'm better."

Zhong Yi's eyes flashed, "If my wife wants, I'm always here to accompany you, and it won't hurt the child."

Yunxiu pinched his cheek and said, "Ayi, you've learned bad habits. Tell me, where did you learn this from?"

"I just asked those men who were fleeing over there," Zhong Yi said honestly. "Wife... do you want it?"

He was so proactive and direct. Yunxiu pursed her lips and smiled, breaking off a piece of fried rice cake and stuffing it into Zhong Yi's mouth. "Okay, okay, let's have dinner first."

After eating fried rice cakes, Yunxiu called Su Da, Su Er, Su San and Su Si.

After careful consideration, she decided to let Su Da take a hundred guards and disguise themselves as refugees to Yunyin City first, while Su Er would stay behind to protect herself.

After hearing this, Su Da said worriedly, "There are only 120 guards in total. If I take so many people away, what will happen to the master?"

Yunxiu raised her chin slightly and said in a decisive tone, "Don't worry about me, go ahead."

She had her own plans in mind and had to divide her forces to better deal with the complex situation.

"No, my wife, please go with the guards. I will stay to meet the reinforcements from Xiling." Zhong Yi held Yunxiu's hand tightly. My wife was about to put herself in danger again.

Yunxiu has made her decision and no one else can persuade her.

Yun Xiu looked at Su Da and said, "This is an order. Go ahead and wait for our news after you reach the vicinity of Yunyin City. Don't worry, everything will be fine."

"Su San and Su Si, go get ready first."

"Yes." Su San and Su Si accepted the order and retreated.

Su San and Su Si followed their orders and left. Yun Xiu said, "Su Da, you still have a mission. Come closer."

"According to my estimation, you can reach Yunyin City in another day's walk."

"With the speed of fast horses, reinforcements will arrive here in two days. In another day, they will be outside the Hidden Cloud City."

"Starting from today, three days later, we will launch an operation at midnight with the goal of weakening the enemy's strength. You should act according to the circumstances and try your best to protect the team." Yunxiu said.

Su Da nodded, stood up and left.

Yunxiu turned to look at Zhong Yi, her eyes full of tenderness, and asked softly, "The guards are leaving soon, are you afraid?"

Zhong Yi responded with a smile: "As long as I'm with Ah Xiu, I'm not afraid of anything."

On the second day, Su Da led a group of his men through the wilderness.

In the wilderness, the silence is chilling, with only the occasional sound of wind.

Su Da pursed his lips tightly, and his men followed closely behind him, without needing to speak to each other.

Their clothes were ragged, and the worn fabrics fluttered in the wind.

The dirt and fatigue on Su Da and his group's faces made them look no different from real refugees.

The difference is that Su Da and others kept scanning the surrounding environment.

A dim sunset gradually sank into the west, and Su Da and others quietly approached the camp where the bandits were stationed.

At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the earth like a thin layer of golden gauze, and the trees around the camp swayed gently in the breeze. Su Da waited patiently until dinner time was over.

A group of refugees trembled as they approached, trying to pick up some leftovers. Su Da blended in with them, but his eyes were always on the lookout for what was going on around him.

When the refugees approached the camp, the bandits rushed out with ferocious looks, waving their weapons and shouting and cursing to drive the refugees away.

Su Da retreated swiftly in the chaos, secretly noting the number of stoves. Her eyes quickly scanned the simple stoves.

The gangs consisted of five people, each sharing one stove. The number of stoves represented the approximate size of the gang. Su Da calculated silently in his mind, his brows furrowed slightly.

There were more than 600 bandits stationed outside the city.

Su Da spent two days investigating outside Yunyin City, carefully observing the camp layout and patrolling bandits.

She leaned forward slightly, walked slowly, and was careful with every movement, afraid of making any sound.

She paid attention to their routes and time intervals, not missing any details.

Every time a patrolman walked by, she would immediately hold her breath and stick her body tightly to the concealed area, as if she had merged with the surrounding environment.

After careful observation, Su Da discovered that the bandits' patrols followed a relatively fixed pattern.

The patrols would circle the camp approximately every quarter of an hour. Each patrol consisted of five to six people, who would follow a circular route around the camp.

The patrolmen's pace was relatively consistent, neither fast nor slow, and when passing some key locations, they would deliberately slow down and carefully check the surrounding situation.

During patrols, their attention was mainly focused on the perimeter of the camp, with relatively little attention paid to the interior of the camp.

Moreover, every time there is a shift change, there will be a brief period of confusion. The new patrol team needs some time to adapt to the rhythm, and their vigilance will be slightly reduced at this time.