Chapter 16

This is a distinguished general, but also a domineering and arrogant man, with a distinct personality, treating the nobility as nothing. Such a person, Min Ruoxi had seen before and had subdued. Because they consider themselves heroes, they have an obvious weakness: they respond to softness but not to hardness. The more you try to suppress them with power, the stronger their rebellious heart becomes, and the more intense the backlash.

Such a person is not liked by others, being overly proud, but indeed is a capable person. Looking up at Yang Zhi tied to the flagpole, this was not just a beating, it was torture.

"The army is the nation's heavy weapon, and the military flag is the soul of the army. Captain Qin, I must apologize to you and all the two thousand officers and soldiers of the Death Corps." Min Ruoxi clasped her hands and bowed deeply. At this moment, she did not perform the usual female etiquette, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"How dare I accept the princess's bow?" Qin Feng took a step to the side, avoiding the bow.

"This person is my bodyguard. His rudeness is due to my lax discipline. His mistake is also my mistake," Min Ruoxi said solemnly. "He does not know his place and does not understand the situation, and he even cut the flag of the Death Corps. Commander-in-Chief Zuo, Captain Qin, all the generals, according to military law, how should this be handled? I, Min Ruoxi, will take full responsibility."

"Princess, you are too kind." Zuo Lixing quickly bowed, then turned his head and glared fiercely at Qin Feng. The meaning was clear: now you have both face and respect, if you dare to make any more fuss, I will not be polite.

Qin Feng scratched his head. With the Princess Zhao Hua speaking to this extent, what could he do? Cutting the military flag, according to military law, should be punished by death. He could have killed Yang Zhi on the spot, but he didn't dare. How much more so for this woman of higher status?

Turning around, he glared at the monk, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and let him down!"

"No need, my bodyguard, I will let him down myself. He cut the flag, so I will raise it again for the Death Corps." Min Ruoxi smiled slightly, still facing Qin Feng, but her body flew backward, rising like a fairy. She circled the flagpole, her slender fingers extended, and the thick hemp ropes binding Yang Zhi snapped one by one. Yang Zhi fell like a stone, but the flag was held in Min Ruoxi's hand. With a single kick, she attached herself to the flagpole.

Below, Guo Jiuling leaped up and caught Yang Zhi in mid-air. He first pressed his hand on Yang Zhi's pulse, finding it strong. After circulating his internal energy through Yang Zhi's body, he found no internal injuries, and his heart was immediately at ease. It seemed that Qin Feng was not a person who did not know the limits, as Zuo Lixing had said.

However, looking at Yang Zhi's head, swollen like a pig's, Guo Jiuling shook his head and smiled bitterly. This Qin Feng was truly malicious, beating people to the point of symmetry. Yang Zhi was still unconscious, probably more from anger. As he was about to carry Yang Zhi, he noticed that Yang Zhi's eyes were still moving slightly under his closed eyelids. He couldn't help but smile. This must be from shame! He had wanted to show off, but ended up almost being stripped naked, losing all his face. This time, this young master Yang would probably never have the face to appear before Princess Zhao Hua again.

Qin Feng had never expected that this seemingly delicate Princess Zhao Hua was such a formidable martial arts expert. Seeing his stunned expression, Zuo Lixing glared at him, "Princess Zhao Hua leads the Jiyi Hall. Do you think she relies only on her status as a princess? Qin Feng, in terms of cultivation, you are far inferior to Princess Zhao Hua. Her cultivation of the Wu Xiang Divine Skill is already quite accomplished, a rare martial arts genius in our Great Chu for a hundred years."

Qin Feng coughed a few times and leaned close to Zuo Lixing, "Commander Zuo, even if Princess Zhao Hua's cultivation is higher, it doesn't mean she can win, right? Think about it, how many experts have I cut in half over the years? What good is just high cultivation? I can use hundreds of soldiers to crush him." Qin Feng said with a smile.

"You, you..." Zuo Lixing was choked, pointing at Qin Feng, "You, you scoundrel, what are you thinking?"

"Commander Zuo, high cultivation doesn't necessarily mean winning, right? Think about it, how many experts have I cut in half over the years? What good is just high cultivation? I can use hundreds of soldiers to crush him." Qin Feng said with a smile.

"You, you..."

"Commander Zuo, calm down, I was just saying. Princess Zhao Hua is of such high status, how could I dare to offend her?" Qin Feng laughed. "But looking at this princess's style, she is quite different from the usual noble ladies and princes, with a bold and generous spirit. I like it!"

"Like you, you big fool!" Zuo Lixing spat at him. "Princess Zhao Hua leads the Jiyi Hall and has many interactions with people from the martial world, naturally different from those women hidden in the palace. I must tell you, there are many experts in Great Chu who admire the princess. You have offended Princess Zhao Hua this time. Even if the princess does not blame you, someone might come to cause trouble for you. You should be careful in the future!"

"I am in the army, I'm not afraid of them. If I can beat them, I'll fight them one-on-one; if I can't, I'll fight them in a group!" Qin Feng said indifferently.

"Are you going to stay in the army for the rest of your life?" Zuo Lixing sneered.

"Commander Zuo, you are confused. In a few years, Princess Zhao Hua will naturally be married. At that time, those who want to cause trouble for me will probably target the lucky groom. Who will remember me, Qin Feng? Hahaha, anyway, I will never leave the army, never leave my brothers." Qin Feng chuckled.

"You are truly shameless." Zuo Lixing said disdainfully.

"If I weren't shameless enough, the grass on my grave would be taller than a person!" Qin Feng said seriously. "Hey, what is the princess doing?"

While they were whispering, Gao Yuan suddenly noticed that Princess Zhao Hua, Min Ruoxi, on the flagpole, had drawn a short knife.

Min Ruoxi had already re-tied the flag to the flagpole. Now, with one leg hooked around the flagpole, she held one corner of the flag with one hand and the short knife with the other, and said loudly, "The military flag falling to the ground can only be washed away with blood. If it were on the battlefield, it would be the enemy's blood. But this time, it was more of a misunderstanding, so I will use my own blood to resolve this misunderstanding."

"Princess, no!" Zuo Lixing, Guo Jiuling, Lin Yifu, and others shouted in alarm from below. On the flagpole, Min Ruoxi smiled and the short knife fell, a stream of blood splashing onto the flag.

This act left Qin Feng stunned. Looking at the high and mighty Princess Zhao Hua, Qin Feng took a deep breath and bowed deeply, "Thank you, Princess. This flag, stained with your blood, will inspire us to fight more bravely and defend the country."

"Thank you, Princess! Charge forward, fight the enemy, defend the country." Behind Qin Feng, the officers and soldiers of the Death Corps bowed to Princess Zhao Hua, then stood up, raised their iron knives to the sky, and shouted angrily.

Min Ruoxi was very satisfied with the effect. Yang Zhi had damaged her reputation, but just a little blood could make this fierce army serve the country wholeheartedly, which was a great bargain. Looking at the excited soldiers, Min Ruoxi suddenly felt that Yang Zhi was not so hateful. At least he had created an opportunity for her to make these soldiers more loyal to the court, balancing the good and the bad.

Min Ruoxi landed gracefully, and Qin Feng waved his hand. Shu Chang stepped forward, "Princess, let me apply medicine for you." Without waiting for Min Ruoxi to speak, he flipped his hand, and a small medicine bottle appeared. He gently shook it, and light yellow powder evenly fell on the wound, stopping the bleeding. Min Ruoxi looked at the wound in surprise, feeling the coolness from the wound. The effect of this medicine was far better than the special court medicine she carried, indicating that the Death Corps truly had hidden talents.

Watching the retreating figures of Princess Zhao Hua and her entourage, Shu Chang patted Qin Feng's back, "How about it?"

"How about what?"

"I mean, what do you think of Princess Zhao Hua?"

"Very beautiful!" Qin Feng laughed, turning to look at Shu Chang.

Shu Chang looked at Qin Feng in disbelief, "Beautiful?"

"What, do you think she's ugly?"

"No, I mean, is that all you felt?" Shu Chang stared with wide eyes, "Whether she is beautiful or not, what does it matter to you? I think you should focus on other things."

"A man, when he first sees a woman, naturally pays attention to whether she is beautiful or not!" Qin Feng laughed. "What else?"

"Hmph, do you think Commander Zuo's words were just empty talk? I must tell you, those who admire Princess Zhao Hua are not just Yang Zhi, there are many experts. You will have a lot to deal with in the future. I'm looking forward to seeing you get beaten up!"

"I am in the army, who dares to beat me, I will beat them in a group!" Qin Feng sneered. "Those people will come to the army to cause trouble? By the way, where is Zhang Xiaomao?"

"In this situation, does he dare to go back with Commander Zuo? He's afraid of getting another beating from Commander Zuo." Shu Chang laughed. "He plans to stay here for a few days to recover, and then sneak back when Commander Zuo calms down."

"This Zhang Xiaomao, wanting to eat and drink for free, get rid of him, get rid of him!" Qin Feng waved his hand angrily.