170: Su Ming brought a woman to the front line? What did she want to do!

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Outside the camp, the soldiers guarding the entrance quickly knelt down to greet Su Ming as he approached.

Su Ming nodded slightly.

"Mm, you've all worked hard these past two days. You may go."

Although it was just a simple compliment, the two soldiers' faces flushed with excitement, as if they had received immense honor, and they retreated with extreme exhilaration.

Lifting the tent flap, Su Ming found that the dozen or so women inside were noticeably gaunt, clearly having practiced day and night strictly according to his instructions.

Upon seeing Su Ming enter, all traces of fatigue vanished from their faces, and they all looked at him with adoring eyes.

Even Rong Bingyan, who had not had a good impression of Su Ming, instinctively straightened her posture at this moment, a faint glimmer of brilliance flickering in the depths of her eyes.

After two days of practice, her awe of this piece of music had not diminished; on the contrary, it grew stronger with each practice session.

If Rong Bingyan hadn't witnessed Su Ming compose this piece with her own eyes that day, she would never have believed that such a grand and magnificent composition could have been created by this ruthless Prince Pinggan.

At this moment, she herself didn't realize that the slight aversion she had felt towards Su Ming had long since vanished because of this piece of music, and a subtle, peculiar emotion was slowly growing in her heart.

"Greetings, Your Highness!"

Led by Rong Bingyan, the Youlin Troupe bowed gracefully to Su Ming.

Su Ming still smiled faintly and asked,

"How is the practice of the music coming along?"

Rong Bingyan quickly stepped forward and replied cautiously,

"Please rest assured, Your Highness. After these two days of practice, my sisters and I have mastered this piece. We will certainly not disappoint Your Highness!"

Su Ming nodded in satisfaction.

"Mm, that's excellent."

"Today marks the third battle between our Northern Wilderness and Da Gan. This Prince looks forward to your performance."

Hearing Su Ming's words, everyone in the tent began to grow nervous.

It wasn't that they feared failing the task Su Ming had given them; after all, they were just a group of delicate women, and the thought of the horrors of the battlefield inevitably filled their hearts with fear.

Sensing the tense atmosphere in the tent, Su Ming smiled slightly and comforted them,

"Don't worry. When the time comes, just play with peace of mind. With this Prince here, you won't suffer any harm."

Although Su Ming's tone was calm, his words were filled with boundless confidence, gradually calming the nervous hearts of the women.

"Your Highness, rest assured, we will definitely not disappoint you!"

Led by Chu Su, the 80,000-strong Wu Hou Camp set off, while Su Ming, with the beauties of the Youlin Troupe, rode in carriages, leisurely trailing far behind.

Su Ming leaned lazily in the embrace of a voluptuous woman, while several other women from the Youlin Troupe vied to feed him fruit.

Looking at this scene, it didn't seem like a group of people heading to a battlefield at all; rather, it resembled a wealthy young master taking a group of beauties on a joyous scenic tour.

Rong Bingyan, sitting in another carriage, showed no expression on her face, but the slight goodwill that had arisen in her heart towards Su Ming had vanished without a trace.

"Hmph, men are indeed all the same; not a single one is good!"

Although she thought this in her heart, a hint of jealousy couldn't help but arise, as if she was envious of why Su Ming hadn't boarded her carriage.

The people seeing them off outside the camp frowned at this scene.

Although they all knew Su Ming's strength, they felt that taking a group of women to the battlefield in such a manner was childish and an insult to the soldiers who were about to die in battle.

A military general unhappily said to Tuoba Man, who was standing at the very front,

"Marshal, is Prince Pinggan perhaps a bit too arrogant and complacent? Taking a group of performers to the front lines, won't Da Gan laugh him to death!"

Others nodded in agreement, and someone sighed deeply.

"Prince Pinggan is still too young and his temperament is unstable. Just because he helped our Northern Wilderness turn the tide, he thinks he's invincible. It's a pity he doesn't understand the principle that arrogant troops will be defeated. Even if he wins today, it's hard to say what will happen in the future! Alas..."

Hearing that these people dared to slander their benefactor behind his back, Li Yuankai's eyes widened, and he began to curse.

"What do you mean by this? Prince Pinggan just left, and you're discussing him like this behind his back. What kind of heroes are you?! Why didn't you say anything when His Highness was still here!"

Someone looked embarrassed but still argued,

"Cough, cough~"

"Li Yuankai, we are just discussing the matter as it is. Why are you so anxious here!"

Li Yuankai stretched his neck, looking as if he was about to devour someone.

"Prince Pinggan is the savior of my Tiger Leopard Camp. You are not allowed to speak ill of him in front of me!"

"His Highness must have his reasons for doing this. It's not for you to point fingers here!"

Being cursed at by this brute, the others immediately became angry.

"Li Yuankai, don't go too far!"

"We naturally understand Prince Pinggan's abilities, but can you honestly say that by taking a group of women to the front lines today, he is truly there to support the Wu Hou Camp?! I think his dissolute nature has simply resurfaced, and he's treating this place as a playground for sightseeing!"

"You're spouting nonsense! I'm going to fight you!"

"Enough, all of you shut up!"

Seeing the argument escalate, Tuoba Man finally roared angrily, interrupting their quarrel.

"Prince Pinggan's affairs are not for you to discuss here. Watch your words in the future!"

"Even if Su Ming doesn't have to act in today's battle, it's a sure thing, so let him do as he pleases this time!"

Tuoba Man's words clearly echoed the thoughts of most people, who believed that Su Ming felt this battle was an undeniable victory, and therefore relaxed his guard, treating today's battle as a leisurely outing.

Although Tuoba Man was displeased, he couldn't say anything and could only comfort himself in this way.

After two seconds of silence, Tuoba Man continued in a deep voice,

"Send news of the battle's start back to the capital."

A general cautiously asked,

"Should the matter of Prince Pinggan taking the beauties with him also be reported to His Majesty?"

Tuoba Man hesitated for a moment but still nodded.

After all, the war between Northern Wilderness and Da Gan hadn't completely ended yet, and he was also worried that Su Ming might develop an arrogant personality due to a battle that turned the tide, leading to unforeseen incidents.

Moreover, Su Ming was, after all, the benefactor of the Northern Wilderness Army. He found it difficult to say anything and only hoped that after the news reached His Majesty's ears, His Majesty could rein in Su Ming.

"Yes, Marshal!"

A general, having received the order, tied a secret letter to the leg of a falcon. Subsequently, the falcon let out a cry that pierced the sky and disappeared into the horizon.

Looking at the gloomy sky, everyone involuntarily had a premonition.

Regardless of who wins or loses today's battle, the final decisive battle will not be far off.

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