Farmer's Wife Has Magic Skills

Chapter 1052: They Want to Force Tang Jinghong to His Death

Editor: Henyee Translations

Chu Tang didn’t waste any time dealing with the others. He stepped into the space behind the wall, and indeed, the Imperial Seal was hidden among the poisonous plants, which had obscured it earlier.

The seal was placed on a glowing jade pedestal, surrounded by four luminous pearls, making it look exceptionally luxurious.

The Imperial Seal itself was carved from a single piece of white jade, featuring a coiled dragon with its head raised, exuding an imposing and grand aura.

Chu Tang glanced around, then reached out and took the seal. As soon as he lifted it, the ground began to shake.

The Nalan family had certainly planned well; no matter how skilled one was in martial arts, it would be impossible to leave with the seal without triggering a trap. Fortunately, Chu Tang was no ordinary person. Otherwise, he would have been buried with the seal.

Releasing his spiritual power, Chu Tang enveloped everyone and flew upwards, emerging from the underground space in a blink. But the shaking intensified, as if the entire family estate was sinking deeper.

Chu Tang continued to carry everyone, flying swiftly to the surface before finally feeling a bit more secure.

Everyone stood on solid ground, hearts still racing with fear.

The ground was still trembling, but under the bright sunlight, it didn’t seem as terrifying. Chu Tang ordered Su Liangwei to guard the entrance while he took the seal and headed towards the battlefield.

On the battlefield, the fight had reached a fever pitch, with fierce cries of battle filling the air.

Standing behind his soldiers, Chu Tang raised the Imperial Seal high, channeling his spiritual power to amplify his voice, “The Imperial Seal of the First Emperor, symbol of rightful rule, you rebels, surrender immediately!”

He repeated this three times, his voice echoing across the battlefield.

Tang Jinghong wielded his spear, driving it straight through Xia Qi, lifting him off the ground. His cloak fluttered in the air, making him appear invincible.

The morale of Tang Jinghong’s troops soared, and they began to overwhelm the enemy forces, giving them no room to retaliate.

An incense stick of time later, Xia’s army was utterly defeated, fleeing in panic. Tang Jinghong’s forces pursued them, with Xia Yunjian escaping with a small group of soldiers, while the rest were either killed or captured.

Tang Jinghong raised the flag, signaling the end of the battle!

…

Tang Jinghong hurried back to the camp and tightly embraced Chu Qingzhi. “Qingzhi, on behalf of tens of thousands of soldiers, thank you.”

His heart was filled with an overwhelming sense of pride. Letting go of Chu Qingzhi, he said, “Without you, who knows how long this war would have dragged on. You are truly a great hero of Daling.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled at Tang Jinghong. “Did you get hurt?”

Only then did Tang Jinghong seem to feel the pain in his body. “I got a few cuts while fighting Xia Qi.”

Chu Qingzhi patted Tang Jinghong’s shoulder. “Sit down, let me treat your wounds.”

Tang Jinghong, relishing in Chu Qingzhi’s care, happily kissed her and then obediently sat down to let her treat him.

As Chu Qingzhi unbuttoned his shirt, she remarked, “I remember the first time I treated your wounds, you were so shy. Now you seem quite at ease.”

Tang Jinghong wasn’t entirely at ease; his ears turned a bit red, though it wasn’t very noticeable. “I’m more familiar with it now.”

Chu Qingzhi admired Tang Jinghong’s strong physique, channeling her spiritual power through her palms to heal his wounds. As her hands moved, his wounds began to close up.

Circling behind him, she used the same method to treat the rest of his injuries.

Tang Jinghong, watching the beautiful woman before him, felt his heart race uncontrollably. He pulled Chu Qingzhi onto his lap and kissed her.

Chu Qingzhi was taken aback but let it happen.

After a long kiss, Tang Jinghong finally let her go. “Meeting you is the luckiest thing in my life.”

Chu Qingzhi cupped his face and kissed him back. “Let’s put your clothes on first. It would be inappropriate if someone saw us like this.”

“You’re right.” Tang Jinghong hurriedly put his clothes back on. “Rest in the tent for a while. I need to handle some military affairs and will join you for a meal later.”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Alright.”

The entire army celebrated their great victory, with soldiers and civilians alike sharing in the joy.

However, one person wasn’t faring well—Xia Yunjian. After leading fifty thousand soldiers and still suffering defeat, he was now undoubtedly a national disgrace.

“Your Highness, what should we do now?” The deputy general was deeply troubled, preferring death on the battlefield over returning home in shame.

Xia Yunjian’s face was dark with rage. “I will kill Tang Jinghong!!!”

No one spoke, but inwardly they knew that killing Tang Jinghong was an almost impossible feat.

Xia Yunjian ordered his men to execute a plan. He then led his personal guards elsewhere, determined to take down Tang Jinghong at any cost!

The soldiers, unwilling to return home in disgrace, followed Xia Yunjian’s orders to the letter.

…

Meng Shengdong stormed into the tent, furious. “General, Xia Yunjian has gone mad. He’s taken an entire village of our civilians hostage and demands that you exchange yourself for them.”

Tang Jinghong’s eyes narrowed. “Where are they now?”

Meng Shengdong’s face was filled with uncontrollable anger. The enemy had acted under the cover of darkness, and by the time they were discovered, it was too late. “Just ten miles in front of our camp.”

Tang Jinghong led a team of soldiers on horseback to the location, with Chu Qingzhi following.

Seeing Chu Qingzhi, Xia Yunjian suddenly laughed bitterly. “No wonder Tang Jinghong has been so successful. It’s you who have been helping him all along!”

Chu Qingzhi faced the ambitious Xia Yunjian. “It’s too late to realize that now.”

“Too late?” Xia Yunjian sneered, tearing off a cloth to reveal a large pyre behind him, where hundreds of civilians were tied up, including dozens of children. Their mouths were gagged, and they were drenched in oil, eyes filled with fear.

Tang Jinghong was furious. “What do you mean by this?”

Standing beside the pyre, Xia Yunjian held a firebrand. “If you want to save their lives, you must kill yourself immediately!”

Other soldiers, also holding firebrands, stood around the pyre, ready to set it ablaze. Only by forcing Tang Jinghong to die could they wash away their shame!

“Despicable!” Chu Qingzhi had never seen someone so unwilling to accept defeat. “You are the Crown Prince of a nation. Don’t you find this beneath your dignity?”

“Dignity?” Xia Yunjian sneered. “Losing this battle, dignity is nothing but a mockery to me. Only by killing Tang Jinghong can I wash away this humiliation.”

He moved the firebrand closer to a three-year-old child tied to the pyre. “Kill yourself now, or they all die!”

He had even prepared a dagger for Tang Jinghong, throwing it to him. “Hurry up.” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Tang Jinghong thought quickly, but the situation was so sudden that no plan seemed foolproof.

He picked up the dagger…

At this moment, Chu Qingzhi acted, channeling her spiritual power and casting a spell. A force radiated through the air, knocking away the men surrounding the pyre.

However, she had miscalculated. Among the hostages were Xia Yunjian’s men. Seeing the disruption, they ignited the pyre.

Screams erupted instantly…