Chapter 147

The matters at the Lantian Camp had come to an end.

Ying Ying Zi Ye and the others began their return journey.

On the road that was the only way between the Lantian Camp and Xianyang City.

At this time, it was already the You hour (5-7 PM), and the sky was gradually darkening.

In the bushes not far from the imperial road, dozens of men in black were lying prone, seemingly waiting for something.

This group of men in black was disciplined and rigorous, not moving at all; not a single person was speaking.

Coupled with the fact that the sky was gradually darkening, if one didn't get close, one couldn't see that there were dozens of people lying in the bushes.

At this moment, the sound of carriage wheels rubbing against the imperial road came from afar.

This sound could be heard from a long way off.

Without exception, the black-clad figures lying down all shuddered.

"Be sharp!"

"Success or failure depends on this one move!"

"Don't you dare lose face for your master!"

"Understood!"

This group of men in black looked coldly at the source of the sound.

They all took out their bows and arrows; they were all filled with pent-up frustration.

They had been lying here for more than half a day.

When Ying Ying Zi Ye and the others set off, they had received word.

By the time they rushed here, they just lay here waiting.

They didn't dare to recklessly run to the Lantian Camp to stage a surprise attack; after all, there were 200,000 soldiers stationed there.

They could only wait on this essential road, but who knew they would wait for more than half a day.

Some of the men in black had even been lying there for so long that parts of their bodies had gone numb.

Now that the opportunity had arrived, the men in black all gently moved their bodies.

Just waiting for that final moment to arrive.

Success or failure depends on this one move!

The carriage came from afar and gradually approached the bushes where the men in black were lying in ambush.

The leader of the men in black raised his right hand, and the others drew their bows and nocked their arrows.

As his right hand swung down, a rain of black arrows headed toward the carriage's position.

"Swish, swish, swish~~!"

A series of sounds of arrows piercing the air rang out.

The rain of arrows struck the soldiers.

Some soldiers were killed instantly!

Some who were lucky were able to escape disaster.

The soldiers immediately fell into chaos.

"There's a surprise attack!"

"Protect the carriage!"

Wang Li let out a loud shout and went directly to the front of Ying Ying Zi Ye's carriage.

Hearing General Wang's words, the soldiers quickly calmed down.

They all rushed toward the position of the Ninth Prince's carriage.

They had all seen the Ninth Prince's actions with their own eyes.

Whether it was the tax reform or the new crops, the benefits to them were too great.

The Ninth Prince was someone they needed to protect with their lives.

Even if all of them died, the Ninth Prince could not die!

Wang Li frowned; the soldiers he had brought out this time were only about a hundred or so.

In the previous round of arrow rain, half of the soldiers had fallen.

Who had such guts?

Daring to intercept and kill the Ninth Prince outside Xianyang City.

The soldiers all used shields to protect themselves in front, and some soldiers also picked up bows and arrows, aiming at the bushes and firing.

"Kill!"

At this moment, a loud shout came from the bushes.

Immediately after, dozens of men in black rushed out.

"Leave twenty men to guard the carriage; do not let the Ninth Prince suffer even the slightest injury!"

"If the Ninth Prince has any mishap, you will pay with your lives!"

"The rest of you, charge with me!"

"I want to see who is so bold!"

"Understood!"

The soldiers quickly divided into two teams.

Except for those protecting the Ninth Prince, the rest of the soldiers grabbed their long spears and began to sprint.

Wang Li knew that the best defense was offense.

Seeing that there weren't many attackers, he decided to kill some quickly before making further plans.

Thinking about it, it made sense; they weren't far from Xianyang City.

If too many people were lying in ambush here, their tracks would have been exposed long ago.

The two groups of people soon clashed, and the shouts of battle shook the sky.

"Interesting."

Ying Ying Zi Ye walked out of the carriage and stood upon it.

Looking at the fight not far away, he was slightly surprised.

Someone actually dared to assassinate him outside Xianyang City.

It's just that, having brought only these people, could they kill him?

"Ninth Prince, please do not come out; we will protect you well!"

A soldier, seeing Ying Ying Zi Ye come out, hurriedly spoke to persuade him.

After all, this was a battlefield; if the Ninth Prince were injured due to any carelessness, they would be hard-pressed to excuse themselves.

"It's fine, you all go and help General Wang kill the enemy!"

Ying Ying Zi Ye waved his hand indifferently, looking at all this without fear. ===== CHAPTER 149 =====