Retired Villainess Transmigrates into a Cannon Fodder

Chapter 256

Two days have yet to pass since Chu Xiang’s return to the Royal Palace of Qin. Even so, she has already dressed up as Lin Mu and gone out. Seeing her actions, Lee Bohan could tell that she won’t accept even the slightest bit of restriction in her life, only wanting to soar freely in the outside world like an eagle. However, Chu Xiang would still treat him the same as always, bringing back money from her trip outside to pay off the military expenses. Furthermore, she was also transporting the army provisions from various locations onto the battlefield, more efficiently in fact than any of his other subordinates.

The better Chu Xiang completed her tasks, the more Lee Bohan realized that he could not hold her back. Moreover, he simply could not understand why she did not have any desire whatsoever to take the role of a wife and mother, which bothered him quite a bit.

Naturally, the thought of trapping Chu Xiang in the palace did flash past his mind several times. But whenever such ideas would arise, they would be followed by the constant reminder of Chu Xiang’s previous words. The Chu Xiang restricted in all aspects would neither be the true Chu Xiang nor the one whom he loved anymore, but simply an ordinary girl.

With such words circling throughout his mind, he simply could not do anything to Chu Xiang. As such, he slowly felt more troubled as time ticked away.

At that time, the battle in the frontier was gradually becoming more intense by the day. Not only did he have to deal with the imperial soldiers, but he even had to fight back against the rebel army. Throughout the period of this civil war, Chu Xiang’s transportation of the army provisions had never once been cut off, which allowed the surname, “Lin”, to spread across the land. In fact, the leaders of the rebel army could not help but admire Lee Bohan for discovering and taking in such a talented merchant.

With the Lin name slowly increasing in reputation, the masses eventually started coming up with various spectacular legends about him. Some said how Lin Mu was the number-one merchant in the entire whole, never having failed to deal business with anyone, to sway anyone in his favor, or to earn profit from anything he laid his eyes on. There were even others who stated how he was an elusive individual who cannot be offended as anyone who dared to do so had all disappeared.

For a mere merchant to have such legends created about him during the chaotic times of war was already quite unprecedented.

It was at this moment that Lee Bohan realized that Chu Xiang had already accumulated such great influence throughout the country. Furthermore, she had even helped him deal with countless troublesome matters and allowed him to be free from any worries. If she were a man, he would definitely have granted her a high-ranking position as an official. Since she’s a woman, however, he was not sure how exactly he should treat her. If he were to forcefully trap her in the residence, not only would he destroy their relationship with each other, but he would even make everything she had achieved so far meaningless.

Lee Bohan’s worries had become so apparent that even Concubine Yu could detect it now. In fact, everyone could guess just what the source of his worries was. Rumors even began spreading around the palace regarding what Concubine Yu mentioned on that day, guessing that Lee Bohan was troubled by the fact that Chu Xiang could not conceive any children. Too guessing that to be the case, Concubine Yu thought that she had finally grasped onto Chu Xiang’s weakness and began constantly persuading Lee Bohan to take in a concubine. She even attempted to send a girl whom she personally selected into Lee Bohan’s bedroom. This single action angered Lee Bohan so much so that he erupted his rage towards her for the first time ever.

At that moment, it just so happened that another battle erupted on the frontlines. Although Lee Bohan did not have to show himself there, he nevertheless decided to head over personally because of his current state of mind.

Naturally, thinking that one would always come out victorious in situations such as war was simply too far-fetched. It was inevitable for one to eventually have to walk down a dangerous path and perhaps end up making a slight miscalculation in their military strategies. Lee Bohan had exactly come across such a situation, for his hasty journey to the army camp in the frontlines had been noticed by a particular enemy force.

Compared to his small group, which consisted mostly of merchants, this group of enemy forces appeared great in number. Even if each of his soldiers could take on at least ten of the enemy troops, the battle would gradually lean towards the favor of the enemies nonetheless, placing him in a dangerous situation.

“Your Highness, the eastern side of the ravine can be easily guarded but difficult to travel through. Why don’t we withdraw from the canyon and light a flare to signal for more backup first?”

Taking a quick glance at their situation, Lee Bohan made a prompt decision.

“Advance into the ravine!”

In an instant, their group spurred their horses into the ravine and got into position before lighting up the signal flares for more backup.

Meanwhile, Chu Xiang had just transported another batch of army provisions to the barracks and met up with Chu Wenyuan. She took this opportunity to check up on her elder brother and even helped her family deliver a letter to him. However, she never expected to chance upon the news of Lee Bohan finding himself in a predicament.

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