Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 1017 - 1006: The Ever-Victorious General

"We just want to follow Miss Ye to learn some skills to survive on this battlefield," Xia Guang almost pleaded.

"Why not ask General Huang, but instead come to me? You know, my official rank is not high," Ye Qiu curiously asked.

"Because General Huang’s wife and stepmother are cousins," Xia Guang mocked, "Before we set out, my stepmother even specifically visited General Huang’s mansion."

"And today we witnessed Miss Ye’s skills, determined that you wouldn’t be easily used by General Huang," Tong Chao added, "We hope Miss Ye can take us in."

"Then what do you think is worth me sheltering you?" Ye Qiu countered.

"We have no retreat, so might as well gamble. If we luckily survive this battlefield and return to the Capital City, we will obey whatever Miss Ye commands. As long as we return alive, they will have no reason to torment us anymore. I’m the eldest son; if I have prospects, she can’t stop me from inheriting the family business anymore. And Brother Tong, what does it matter if she’s a Princess—only he has the right to inherit the Duke Mansion."

"Good reasons," Ye Qiu chuckled, "Then follow me from now on. I’ll ensure you don’t die and might even achieve some war merits. Hope you keep your word today."

"Without hesitation!" Xia Guang and Tong Chao bowed simultaneously.

Ye Qiu recalled the previous life, remembering that Princess’s daughter Tong Yingxin seemed infatuated with the Crown Prince. When she was titled Crown Princess Consort in the past life, Tong Yingxin caused her quite some jokes, relying on her status.

However, she hadn’t heard about Tong Yingxin having brothers back then. Seems Tong Chao didn’t have the chance to seek her out in the previous life, perhaps not surviving long enough.

In this life, when Princess’s illegitimate brother returns with military merit, wonder if she and her Princess mother will still be in such a good mood.

Also, the Assistant Minister of War, who docked quite a bit of her military funds in the past life—since he won’t do, let his son assist him.

Ye Qiu was in a good mood, smiling all the way to the border.

The one greeting them was Luo Xiao from the Ye Family Army. He only offered a hand salute when he saw Huang Jiang, but after Ye Qiu emerged, he directly kneeled on one knee, "Subordinate is guilty for allowing Second Young Master to suffer this humiliation. Please, Miss, punish me."

Ye Qiu disregarded Huang Jiang’s dark expression, personally lifting Luo Xiao, "It’s not your fault. Stand up; I’ll personally avenge Second Brother’s feud."

"Eldest Lady, we swear loyalty till death!"

"We swear loyalty till death!" The soldiers behind him echoed unanimously.

Huang Jiang’s face darkened further. As he was about to speak, Ye Qiu interrupted, "You are all the best soldiers of the Darong Dynasty. My Second Brother is still on the enemy’s walls, which is a disgrace to our Darong Dynasty. You swear loyalty to Your Majesty and to the people of our Darong Dynasty; our dynasty’s dignity does not allow barbarians to trample over it!"

Her righteous words silenced Huang Jiang, making his intended words unspeakable, only glaring at them fiercely.

Luo Xiao wasn’t a fool; he instantly understood Ye Qiu’s intention, shouting loudly, "For Darong’s dignity!"

His people behind him also raised their arms, shouting, "For Darong’s dignity!"

"Miss Ye is quite impressive. We’ve caught up, now can we head to the barracks?" Huang Jiang commented coolly.

"Naturally, General, please this way." Luo Xiao smiled innocently, leading the way ahead, exchanging a smile with Ye Qiu.

The atmosphere remained harmonious along the way until they reached the army, where Luo Xiao put away his smile, giving Ye Qiu a cautious look.

Ye Qiu concentrated, knowing there was a traitor within the army—otherwise, with her parents and two brothers’ skills, wouldn’t have died on the battlefield without good reason.

In the past life, finding this traitor cost her considerable effort, almost ending in her demise; yet in this life, she has foreseen it, perhaps directing misfortune eastward.

Ye Qiu, despite being a fourth-rank General Dewei, held a special position, both as the Family Head of the Ye Family and as a woman, thus her tent wasn’t far from Huang Jiang’s, situated in the central area.

"Great General, Eldest Lady," greeted Cheng Hu, now commander of the Ye Family Army, standing at the tent entrance.

Cheng Hu’s appearance seemed plain, looking straightforward like someone whose mind doesn’t turn, but Ye Qiu knew, this was just his facade—her past life was tragically deceived by it.

Who could think the direct disciple of the Ye Family’s Great General turned traitor early on? He appeared straightforward like Huang Jiang but actually had a sharp mind. His prowess in leading and fighting in battles was unmatched due to ambition beyond being a Deputy General, leading to betrayal.

After Ye Qiu’s Second Brother died in battle, leveraging military prowess and strategic support, he smoothly ascended to commander position, looking down on Ye Qiu as a woman, believing his power couldn’t be seized by Huang Jiang, thus behaved without any impropriety.

This precisely allowed him to deceive Ye Qiu for so long. Later, fearing his allegiance to the Ye Family, the Emperor appointed Ye Qiu as commander—thought safer than surrendering power to Cheng Hu, thinking a capable woman at best still only a woman—power slipped, and Cheng Hu then unwillingly revealed mistakes.

Yet not only him, Ye Qiu turned to the Think Tank beside, Hu Bin—couldn’t fathom why he betrayed!

The Ye Family raised and nurtured him; he even married Ye Qiu’s cousin; had it not been someone trusted most, her father wouldn’t allow him as Think Tank. Yet until she executed him in the past life, never explained his reason.

"Since all are here, let’s convene inside!" Huang Jiang eyed the two warily, sensing obstacles ahead in his takeover.

Though he carried the Emperor’s decree and granted Tiger Talisman, the Ye Family Army must comply, even unwilling.

"Cheng Hu, receive the decree." Upon entry, a casual eunuch shrilled.

"Subordinate accepts decree." Cheng Hu and Hu Bin kneeled.

"By Heaven’s command, Emperor decrees..." Such shrill voice disliked in army, moreover with verbose, but the decree was clear.

Essentially, Cheng Hu was negligent in guarding the commander, damaging court dignity; nevertheless, for meritorious border defense, promoted to third-rank General Weimeng, yet unsuitable to lead, future military affairs managed by Huang Jiang, aiding in defeating barbarians.

Cheng Hu’s face displayed guilt, seemingly embarrassed by Ye Rong’s passing. He bowed his head, "Subordinate obeys Holy Emperor’s decree."

Ye Qiu knew, his submission was feigned, confident of resistance against Huang Jiang’s authority grab—he was Ye Qiu’s father’s direct disciple, smoothly managing the Ye Family Army, impossible for outsider Huang Jiang.

Moreover, his long-standing power, tricky modifications possible inevitably.