Chapter 75

Prince's plan against the Qin王府 failed, and this was Li Kuan's first real experience of the cruelty of the battlefield, with the ground covered in blood, severed limbs, and colorful entrails, which made Li Kuan, who had just come out of self-hypnosis, feel nauseous.

Previously, the battlefield was filled with fighting everywhere, and Changsun, Li Lizhi, and others had no time to pay attention to these things. But now that the people on the Prince's side had accepted their defeat and were captured, they finally reacted. Li Lizhi's face turned pale, and she covered Xiao Nianwei's eyes to prevent her from seeing the bloody scenes. She herself, however, could hardly suppress the sour water rising to her throat and eventually couldn't hold it back.

Without letting go, she turned and started vomiting, almost vomiting out her bile before stopping. Her face showed real fear and disgust. Looking around, her siblings were all in a similar state, their faces as white as snow, and some of the girls were even more severely affected. Not only the girls, but also two boys, Li You and Li Yin, these future rascals, were vomiting messily, each leaning on their mother's chest, their little heads sticking out, vomiting all over the ground.

"Smelly..." Xiao Nianwei, whose eyes were covered, didn't know what was happening, but she could smell the stench, so she said in a babyish voice.

This made Li Lizhi's face turn red, but she still pulled the little one away, hiding behind her mother, Changsun.

Changsun's face was also pale. If Li Kuan hadn't stepped in to block Xue Wanche and capture him, if the general had charged in, they might have been the ones lying on the ground, feeling nauseous. But she had experienced many storms and remained calm, ordering the remaining thirty or so Xuanjia guards to watch over the surrendered cavalry. She then instructed the servants to clean up the battlefield, gather the bodies of their own warriors, and drag the others to one side, waiting for Li Er to make a decision.

"Who's inside? Dare to come out and fight me, Old Cheng?" a loud voice came from outside the Qin王府. It was Li Er and his group arriving, and Cheng Yaojin was challenging.

"You old demon, you're late this time! You won't get the credit for this!" Duan Zhixuan was very happy. He had not let down the Qin King's trust, and everyone in the Prince's residence was safe, though he felt a bit guilty. If it weren't for the second prince capturing Xue Wanche at a critical moment, the outcome might have been different.

"Is it Old Duan? Have you defected to the Prince? Come out and fight!" Cheng Yaojin, known for his unreasonable provocations, shouted, demanding a decisive battle with Duan Zhixuan. But it was clear from his tone that he was excited.

"Ha... I didn't expect us to be late! It seems General Duan's martial arts have greatly improved, quickly resolving the enemy's attack!" Qin Qiong laughed heartily. These generals were all similar, their voices loud, and they always laughed three times before speaking.

"To be honest, today's greatest hero isn't me. I'm afraid you won't believe me! The key to today's battle was a child, just eight years old!" Duan Zhixuan was very honest, and he had to be, with so many people watching. They had seen everything from start to finish, knowing who contributed the most and who deserved the most credit. It was better to tell the truth, and Duan Zhixuan wasn't a fool. If he said the wrong thing now, there would be no future for him.

During this exchange, the people outside the Qin王府 had already entered. Li Er was at the front, followed by Qin Qiong, Changsun Wujì, Cheng Yaojin, Qu Tongsu, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui. Behind them were the five hundred Xuanjia guards, fully armored and expressionless.

"Guanyinabi, are you okay?" Li Er didn't look at the battlefield, which was in a mess, but quickly walked to the Qin王府 group and asked Changsun.

"Second Brother, everything is fine!" Changsun didn't know what to say. Should she mention that her son had captured Xue Wanche, which saved them? Such words were better left for private conversations, not in this setting.

"Are you all okay?" Li Er asked the other women after greeting Changsun.

"Your Highness, I am fine!" Yang Fei replied, and the other women also indicated they were unharmed.

After receiving their confirmation, Li Er squatted down and looked at the two little girls hiding behind Changsun: "Lizhi, how about you? And Xiao Nianwei!"

"Father, Lizhi is scared!" Li Lizhi answered timidly. She was truly frightened. Although she had once boasted about becoming a female general, it was just a small dream inspired by Li Xiuning's heroic appearance. The cruelty of a real battlefield was far beyond what an eight-year-old girl could calmly accept. Li Lizhi would likely have nightmares for days.

But the little one, fearless and innocent, asked: "Who are you?"

The two-year-old, at an age where she didn't remember much, had forgotten who this smiling uncle was after three months. So she asked in a babyish voice, "Who are you!" This directly defeated the Qin King, Li Shimin, who faced thousands of soldiers without flinching.

"Little girl, I'm your father!" Li Er answered, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Father? Is he delicious?" The little one was still half-asleep, having been dragged out of bed by her sister. The shouts and fighting sounds were just a blur to her, and she hadn't seen or understood anything. Her eyes were covered tightly, making her uncomfortable. Now this uncle, who looked comfortable, had appeared, but she wondered if he had brought any treats.

"You..." Li Er was completely defeated and couldn't continue talking to the little one.

"Clean up the battlefield! Secure the prisoners!" On the other side, Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin gave orders, a routine they had performed many times. After so many years of war, they had done this countless times.

The Xuanjia guards began to gather the bodies, gently lifting their own and placing them aside, bowing with red eyes. For the enemy, there was no gentleness; they were dragged or thrown aside like garbage.

Li Er checked on each of his children, more attentive to them than to his concubines. He confirmed one by one if they were injured or scared.

Finally, he came to his four oldest sons, each standing apart, not huddled with the others. Li Er was pleased, as this showed they had good courage. As a prince, he despised cowardice in his sons. These four boys satisfied him, but the eldest, Li Chenggan, looked pale, his eyes complex, showing hostility, envy, and even gratitude towards the second son, Li Kuan. This puzzled Li Er, who understood the relationship between these boys but was unsure why there was gratitude.

But Li Er didn't say anything, just a thought passing through his mind. He approached the fourth son, Li Tai: "Qingque."

"Huh!"

"Qingque!"

"Huh!"

"Qingque!" Li Er's voice grew louder, his tone becoming angry. This boy had fallen asleep on the battlefield, a clear sign of fearlessness and disregard for life.

"Ah! Enemy attack, enemy attack!" The little fat boy had been sleeping soundly but woke up to the repeated calls of his name. Thinking his family was surrounded by cavalry, he started flailing and shouting.

Li Er, caught off guard, received a slap. He was both amused and exasperated. What kind of person could do such a thing? His fourth son was the epitome of carefree and plump, able to sleep soundly during a battle, like a pig. And he dared to hit his father, which was outrageous.

Li Er grabbed the little fat boy and slapped his bottom: "Brat, wake up!"

The two slaps woke Li Tai: "Ah! Father, you came to save us! Those guys are not human, a whole group of them on horses bullying us, Father, take revenge for us!" The little fat boy's nonsense made Li Kuan turn away, "I don't know this guy."

Li Er threw the little fat boy aside and then checked on Li Ke, who was also good, though his face was pale, he was very calm. His eyes burned with a fire of determination and perseverance, something Li Er recognized well.

"Ke, very good!" Li Er didn't say much, just patted his shoulder.

Then he turned to Li Kuan, surprised. Li Kuan was covered in mud and blood, indicating he had participated in the battle. His face was calm, though a bit pale, but it wasn't obvious.

"Did you go to the battlefield?" Li Er asked.

"Yes!"

"How many did you kill?"

"Six!"

"Wow!" The brief conversation shocked Li Er again. This boy had actually killed people, and six of them? Even the Xuanjia guards couldn't achieve such results against the cavalry. Did someone help him weaken the enemies before he killed them?

Li Er's suspicious look made Li Kuan feel uncomfortable. Having such a suspicious and controlling father was a real pain. He found everything suspicious and wanted to control everything, making Li Kuan feel uneasy and insecure. But now, his wings weren't strong enough to fly out of his father's grasp, though he made a silent decision, which led him to take a different path later.

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**End of Chapter**