"Your Majesty, please speak."

"Are you...really willing to marry me?" Ying Yuan's voice trembled a little.

Wang Zhaojun was silent for a moment, then raised her head, looked into Ying Yuan's eyes, and said slowly: "I... am willing."

Although her voice was soft, it was extremely firm. Ying Yuan was shocked. He felt that Wang Zhaojun seemed to have really let go of the past and accepted him.

At this moment, a eunuch rushed in, "Your Majesty, it's bad! The Huns... the Huns are attacking again!"

Ying Yuan's face changed and he stood up suddenly, "What? How dare they?"

Wang Zhaojun's face also turned pale, "Your Majesty..."

"I will lead the army in person!" A cold light flashed in Ying Yuan's eyes, "This time, I will completely wipe them out!"

"Your Majesty, you must not do that!" Wang Zhaojun grabbed Ying Yuan's sleeve. "The situation on the front line is still unclear, Your Majesty, how can you easily take risks?"

Ying Yuan looked at Wang Zhaojun's anxious expression and his heart softened, but he still said firmly: "I have made up my mind! This time, I must avenge General Wang!"

He shook off Wang Zhaojun's hand and walked out with big strides, leaving Wang Zhaojun standing there alone, her eyes full of worry and helplessness...

Ying Yuan's face was livid, and he walked out of the palace without saying a word. Wang Zhaojun's worries were buzzing in his ears, but they could not shake him at all. Wang Jian's death was like a thorn that pierced deeply into his heart. Now that the Huns were invading again, he had to use the blood of the enemy to commemorate this loyal minister and general.

He quickly summoned all the generals to discuss the strategy of sending troops. In the court, the generals were all eager to fight, and only the old prime minister Li Si looked worried.

"Your Majesty," Li Si stepped out tremblingly, "The Xiongnu's invasion this time is probably not accidental. Your Majesty, please think twice before you act!"

Ying Yuan glanced at him coldly, "Prime Minister, do you mean that I should stay here and allow the Xiongnu to bully me?"

Li Si was so frightened that he immediately knelt on the ground, "I dare not! But...but now the treasury is empty and the troops are insufficient. It may be inappropriate to go to war rashly!"

"The treasury is empty?" Ying Yuan sneered, "My Lord Prime Minister, my inner treasury is filled with mountains of gold and silver. Could it be that you, my Lord Prime Minister, want to enrich yourself?"

Li Si was so frightened that cold sweats broke out. "I am innocent! Your Majesty, I am loyal to the Qin Dynasty and I have no second thoughts!"

"Humph!" Ying Yuan waved his sleeves and left, "I have made up my mind. The army will set out in three days!"

Li Si sat on the ground, groaning inwardly. He knew that Ying Yuan was determined to lead the army in person this time.

Three days later, Ying Yuan led his army to the border. Wang Zhaojun stood on the city wall, looking at the army going away, her heart filled with worry. She knew that Ying Yuan was in great danger.

The cold wind at the border was as sharp as a knife cutting into one's face. Ying Yuan rode his warhorse at the front of the team, his eyes full of murderous intent.

"Report!" A scout came running over, "Your Majesty, the Xiongnu army is less than fifty miles away from our army!"

"Okay!" Ying Yuan shouted, "Pass the order down, the whole army is ready to fight!"

The two armies soon clashed with each other, and the shouts of killing shook the earth. Ying Yuan led the charge, like a tiger descending from the mountain, and no one could stop him.

He held a long sword in his hand, charging left and right. Wherever the sword passed, the Xiongnu soldiers fell to the ground. Blood dyed the ground red, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

However, the Huns were more numerous and powerful, and the Qin army gradually lost the upper hand. Ying Yuan was also wounded in many places, but he still did not retreat. He was like a wounded beast, fighting more fiercely.

At this moment, a cold arrow suddenly shot out and hit Ying Yuan in the chest. Ying Yuan groaned and fell off his horse.

"Your Majesty!" The soldiers around him exclaimed and gathered around him. Ying Yuan struggled to stand up and pulled out the arrow from his chest, blood gushing out.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?" a general asked anxiously.

Ying Yuan waved his hand, "I'm fine, keep fighting!"

He endured the severe pain and rushed towards the enemy camp again. However, his body had reached its limit and he fell down again after only a few steps.

"Your Majesty!" The soldiers rushed forward crying and surrounded Ying Yuan.

The Hun army took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack, and the Qin army was defeated.

"Retreat! Retreat quickly!" a general shouted and retreated with the remaining soldiers.

Ying Yuan lay on the cold battlefield, his consciousness gradually blurred. He seemed to see Wang Jian standing in front of him, smiling at him.

"General Wang..." Ying Yuan murmured, "I...I have avenged you..."

His voice became weaker and weaker, and finally, he completely lost consciousness...

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After an unknown amount of time, Ying Yuan slowly woke up and found himself lying on a simple bed, covered with thick animal skins.

"Are you awake?" a crisp voice sounded.

Ying Yuan turned his head and saw a young woman sitting beside his bed with a hint of worry on her face.

"You are..." Ying Yuan asked puzzledly.

"I am Huyan Duo'er," the woman said, "a princess of the Xiongnu."

Ying Yuan was shocked, for he then remembered that he had been captured by the Huns.

"Why...why did you save me?" Ying Yuan asked.

Huyan Duoer smiled and said, "Because... I like you."

Ying Yuan gradually regained consciousness, and the pain in his chest reminded him of the brutal battle he had experienced before. Huyan Duoer's face came into view, and her identity as a Xiongnu princess made him more alert. "Do you like me?" Ying Yuan repeated this sentence, his tone full of suspicion and a hint of subtle sarcasm.

Huyan Duo'er's cheeks were slightly red, but her eyes were firm. "Yes, I like you. From the moment you stepped onto the battlefield, I was attracted by your bravery." She paused, with a hint of helplessness in her tone, "I know this is ridiculous. You are my enemy, but I can't control my heart."

Ying Yuan sneered, "Your Highness, you and I are on different sides and are destined to be enemies. Your love is meaningless to me."

Huyan Duoer was not scared away by his indifference, but moved closer to him, "I know, but I still want to save you. I don't want to see you die like this."

Ying Yuan looked at her with complicated eyes. He knew that Huyan Duoer didn't save him completely out of love, but perhaps for other purposes. But at this moment, he was seriously injured and helpless, so he could only accept her "kindness" temporarily.

"Thank you, Princess, for saving my life," Ying Yuan said in a more gentle tone, "But I wonder how the Princess plans to deal with me?"

Huyan Duoer smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't hurt you. I will hide you until your injuries are healed."

Ying Yuan didn't say anything, just looked at her quietly. He understood that he was like a lamb to be slaughtered, and could only be manipulated by others. (End of this chapter)