Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Saving People
Chapter 172: Saving People
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
The white tiger collapsed to the ground instantly.
Xiao Nanye, demonstrating his swift reflexes, drew a dagger and drove it directly into the white tiger’s neck.
Jiang Peihuan, holding her long whip tightly, didn’t have time to react – the tiger was already dead.
The two Jiang sisters stared in surprise at this scene, particularly Jiang Sijin, who had approached Jiang Peihuan. Her eyes widened as she exclaimed, “Elder sister, my future brother-in-law is incredibly powerful.”
Hearing the term ‘brother-in-law’, Xiao Nanye, who was glancing in their direction, was filled with delight. He conveniently disregarded the ‘future’ part. Looking at Jiang Sijin, Xiao Nanye chuckled softly, “This tiger’s fur is quite plentiful. I’m considering making a scarf and a cloak for your elder sister. There should be some left over, I’ll have someone make you a scarf and boots too.”
Upon hearing this, joy lit up Jiang Sijin’s eyes. Looking at Xiao Nanye, she hurriedly asked, “Really?”
“Mm.”
Seeing Xiao Nanye nod, Jiang Sijin laughed lightly, “Then, thank you, brother-in-law.”
“Sijin, don’t shout nonsense.”
Upon hearing Jiang Sijin address Xiao Nanye as her ‘brother-in-law’, Jiang Peihuan quickly intervened.
Jiang Sijin stuck her tongue out but stayed silent.
Won over by Jiang Sijin’s charm, Xiao Nanye quickly spoke, “There are many dangerous beasts in these mountains, let’s leave first.”
“Alright, but what about this white tiger?”
“Miss, leave the white tiger to me.”
At this moment, Han Feng rode in on a horse. Spotting the white tiger on the ground, his eyes lit up.
He knew the tiger’s skin was beyond his reach, but this white tiger was a treasure in its entirety!
“Who was that person on the back of Lightning?”
On their way back, Jiang Peihuan remembered the person who had kicked Jiang Sijin off of Lightning.
Upon hearing Jiang Peihuan bring this up, a hint of anger flashed in Jiang Sijin’s eyes, “Her name is Wang Ya. If it wasn’t for her, 1 wouldn’t have encountered that white tiger today.”
From Jiang Sijin’s explanation, Jiang Peihuan finally understood what had transpired.
The military training camp primarily consisted of mountain hiking and the collection of related tokens as a symbol of victory. It was a method to exercise both physical and mental strength.
To avoid mishaps, they typically paired up, but were scored individually.
Wang Ya was originally the most outstanding woman among the female soldiers, but after Jiang Sijin arrived, she took that position. This, along with the fact that Jiang Sijin was several years younger, filled her with resentment. During today’s training, she even ignored Jiang Sijin’s warnings in her pursuit of a higher score, venturing deep into the forest.
“Elder sister, you don’t know. That white tiger was initially chasing Wang Ya. 1 couldn’t just stand by and watch her get mauled, so 1 intervened. But after saving her, she tried to kill me.”
By the end, Jiang Sijin’s eyes were ablaze with fury.
“Don’t worry, we’ll settle this score later.”
Initially, Jiang Peihuan thought that Wang Ya was someone placed by Xiao Junhao. But from her conversation with Jiang Sijin, she learned that Wang Ya was actually Wang Ying’s niece.
When Wang Ying saw her niece ride out on Jiang Sijin’s horse, she was simultaneously shocked and relieved.
Relieved because her niece was safe, but shocked as Jiang Sijin might be in grave danger.
“You’re saying Jiang Sijin encountered a white tiger?”
“Yes.”
“I wanted to save her, but it was too late, I…”
“Nonsense!”
Jiang Sijin, who was approaching with Jiang Peihuan, yelled furiously when she heard this.
Hearing the outcry, everyone instinctively turned their gaze in that direction. “Jiang Sijin, you’re alright, that’s wonderful!”
Many of these female soldiers had a close relationship with Jiang Sijin. Considering her young age, many of them viewed her as a younger sister. When they saw her return unharmed, their eyes brimmed with surprise and joy.
But this did not include Wang Ya.
Upon seeing Jiang Sijin return safely, Wang Ya’s eyes filled with confusion and fear.
“You, you… How is this possible?”
“Oh, are you disappointed that 1 didn’t die?”
Jiang Sijin spoke coldly, walking up to Wang Ya.
On the side, Wang Ying watched the scene with a hint of confusion in her eyes.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard her niece’s shriek. It turned out that Jiang Sijin had drawn her red whip, knocking Wang Ya off from the back of Lightning.
Although Wang Ya was also trained in martial arts, she was average at best, and no match for Jiang Sijin.
Upon seeing Jiang Sijin, Lightning approached and nuzzled its head against her.
Observing this, Jiang Sijin patted its head, smiling, “Lightning, I’m fine now.” “Jiang Sijin, how could you hit someone?”
At this moment, a female soldier who was close to Wang Ya looked at Jiang Sijin with anger in her eyes.
Hearing this, Jiang Sijin responded sternly, “Wang Ya wanted to kill me. Am I not allowed to defend myself?”
“You, what did you say?”
“You’re making things up, I didn’t.”
Instinctively looking at her aunt Wang Ying, Wang Ya hurriedly denied the accusations when she saw the serious look on her aunt’s face.
However, Jiang Sijin’s anger intensified when she heard Wang Ya’s denial. “Wang Ya, you’re a soldier, aren’t you? Do you dare to deny your actions?”
“I didn’t do it, so 1 didn’t. Why would 1 admit to something 1 didn’t… Ah…”
Before Wang Ya could finish her words, a long sword swung past her eyes.
She instinctively looked down, only to find her beautiful hair cut off completely.
The one holding the sword was none other than Xiao Nanye.
Considering Wang Ying, Jiang Peihuan held herself back from reacting. But Xiao Nanye, who was protective by nature, pulled out his sword instantly upon hearing Wang Ya’s words.
Now, his sword rested at Wang Ya’s throat.
“If you deny it again, I will kill you. I saw you kick Sijin off the horse with my own eyes.”
“Please forgive her, Your Highness King Cheng!”
Upon seeing the murderous intent in Xiao Nanye’s eyes, Wang Ying quickly knelt down to plead for mercy.
Seeing Wang Ying on her knees, Xiao Nanye spoke calmly, “I heard you are also part of the Flying Feather Army, serving under First Madam Jiang?”
“Yes.”
“Since you serve First Madam Jiang, you should act with fairness and justice. Or are you planning to shield your niece?”
“I dare not.”
Xiao Nanye’s voice was soft, but every word felt like a slap on Wang Ying’s face, causing her to break into a sweat.
Hearing Wang Ying’s reply, Xiao Nanye nodded, “Good that you dare not.”
“The military has a law, those who plot to kill others will be executed.”
“Sijin saved Wang Ya out of goodwill. But Wang Ya, instead of being grateful, kicked Sijin off the horse in the face of danger. This is tantamount to attempted murder. Deputy General Wang, how do you intend to deal with Wang Ya?”
At this point, everyone had figured out Xiao Nanye’s identity. Hearing his words, they all looked at Wang Ya with scorn.
Under everyone’s contemptuous gazes, Wang Ya was filled with anger, her eyes fixated on Jiang Sijin..