Yun Chunnuan's expression didn't change much.
Instead, she curiously asked, "Can you really command wolves in battle?"
Yelyu Lie's thick brows gradually furrowed, as if recalling some unpleasant memories, "If it weren't for absolute necessity, no one would choose to use such a method."
Although, on the battlefield, the victor becomes king.
But those vibrant lives being torn and devoured by wolves...
It's too inhumane.
It's also a tactic Yelyu Lie despises using.
Moreover, after that battle, countless from the Wolf Clan were killed or injured, even Jifeng's mate sacrificed on the battlefield.
But there was no other choice.
Bianliao's army faced food shortages, insufficient supplies.
The soldiers were starving, eating snow and gnawing on bark, where would they find the strength to fight?
The deplorable people of the Central Plains, however, lacked martial virtue, sneaking intelligence on Bianliao's army and launching a surprise attack overnight.
If he didn't summon the Wolf Clan, the sacrifices would have been every citizen of Bianliao!
This battle, both sides suffered heavy losses.
The people of the Central Plains feared the Wolf Clan, sending envoys to negotiate peace for the first time.
And Bianliao's army, too, couldn't survive this winter...
That's why there was a marriage alliance between the two countries.
These are military secrets, especially must not be known by the people of the Central Plains.
The Great Xia Emperor believed Bianliao's Wolf Clan army was still countless, thus willing to withdraw troops and seek peace.
Little did he know, Bianliao was already a spent force.
But when the Little Princess asked, looking into those pure black eyes, Yelyu Lie did not hide it.
Yun Chunnuan was startled, quickly covering her little ears, "Don't say it! I didn't hear anything!"
Having watched many palace dramas, she understood the less she knew, the better, or she might lose her head.
Especially since it's their military matter!
This fool, why tell her everything?
Yelyu Lie lifted the corner of his lips, smiling wordlessly.
That inscrutable expression made Yun Chunnuan even more nervous, "Aren't you afraid I'll send a message by carrier pigeon to inform Great Xia?"
Yun Chunnuan wouldn't doubt that if the real Little Princess were here, with her heart set on Great Xia, and unwilling to come to Bianliao for the marriage, upon learning this news, it would be sent to Great Xia immediately.
"Would you?" Yelyu Lie raised an eyebrow, retorting.
Yun Chunnuan shook her head like a rattle drum, "Of course not!"
She bore no feelings for Great Xia Country, even quite disgusted.
"Hmm." He hooked his lips, smile bright.
Yun Chunnuan looked up at him, clearly he was smiling, but it inexplicably made her feel a chill down her spine.
This man definitely wasn't as foolish as he appeared.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be the chief general of a country and make Great Xia Country proactively seek peace in such a scarce situation in Bianliao.
His words were understated, probably indicating the actual battlefield was much more thrilling.
A bit frightening indeed!
Knowing Bianliao's secret, would she be silenced?
Yun Chunnuan was deeply anxious, already in the stable.
In Bianliao Country, not only are people tall and robust, but even the horses are, one by one, plump and strong.
Especially a pure black horse, with shiny, glossy fur and long, smooth, clean mane.
Seeing Yelyu Lie, the horse excitedly pawed and reared, letting out a long neigh.
Yelyu Lie walked over, patting the horse's neck, and led it out of the stall.
The horse grew more excited, circling around him.
Yun Chunnuan loved all kinds of small animals, and horses were among her favorites.
She once traveled to the grasslands specifically to ride horses.
Yet she had never seen such a handsome steed!
"What's its name? It's so cool!"
Yelyu Lie gently stroked the horse, "Lightning, she's just reached adulthood."
"Wow, such a handsome horse is a girl?"
The Little Princess' eyes sparkled, her fondness for Lightning evident.
Yelyu Lie showed a proud expression, "Come, I'll take you for a ride! To see the majestic mountains and rivers of my Bianliao!"
Yun Chunnuan was genuinely excited, rubbing her small hands inside her wide sleeves.
So much so that she forgot one thing...
When they led the horse out of General Mansion, Yelyu Lie mounted it first.
His already tall figure looked even more magnificent on horseback.
He leaned slightly, extending a large hand to the Little Princess gazing up at him, "Come."
Yun Chunnuan eagerly prepared to offer her little hand, but then...
When her gaze fell on the horseback, her breath caught.
Then, Yun Chunnuan gasped, face immediately turning beet red, eyes wide with shock!
"Why are you standing there stunned? Come on!" Yelyu Lie, seeing the Little Princess suddenly freeze, gestured for her to come.
Yun Chunnuan retreated repeatedly, "No, no, I'm scared to ride, I'm afraid!"
Yelyu Lie: "?"
A moment ago, she was all excited, eager to try?
How did she become so terrified in the blink of an eye?
But riding horses can't be forced, otherwise, she would fear, and it would scare the horse too.
Especially Central Plains women, who've never ridden a horse, could cause a disaster.
Yelyu Lie dismounted, not impatient, nor stern, just kindly wanting to help the little girl onto the horse, planning to lead it while she sits atop.
If she liked Lightning so, it would be a pity if fear prevented her from trying.
Who knew, before he even touched the Little Princess, she leapt away like a startled bird.
The frightened look in her eyes seemed as if he was a fierce beast.
Yelyu Lie was speechless, not understanding women, especially Central Plains women!
One moment fine, the next filled with disgust and fear.
Yelyu Lie realized, the little girl wasn't afraid of Lightning at all, it was him she feared!
She despised him, disliked him, so much so that riding a horse together repulsed her!
Yun Chunnuan watched his face growing darker.
She also didn't understand why her reaction was so dramatic...
It really wasn't necessary, not like she wasn't planning to escape!
That... that thing... definitely wouldn't be used on her!
Someone loved to imagine, even their parents could be imagined like Ban Na...
Now that she knew his military secrets, for the sake of her life, Yun Chunnuan forced a smile, "I didn't expect Lightning to be so tall, got scared for a moment. Don't mind it, hehe, don't mind it!"
The Barbarian General's face remained sour, "So, are you riding or not?"
Scared?
No way!
Clearly just disgusted by him!