Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 484 The Granary Burns Down

That evening, Lin Yiyu spread the map he had drawn on the table and pointed to the markings on it.

"The moat outside the city has been reinforced with wooden spikes, and the patrols only come once every half hour, making it very difficult to get out."

Shi Wanxia looked at the map and frowned: "We only have a short crossbow and a short knife. Even if we know the defenses, we still can't defeat the rebels."

Cui Zhihao leaned against the headboard, still weak but in better spirits: "There's an old craftsman in the city, surnamed Wang, who used to make weapons for me. He has a batch of hidden crossbow bolts; you can go find him..."

"Also, Lei Zhao has been building siege equipment recently, apparently to attack the nearby Qingzhou City. If he finishes building it, Qingzhou will be finished."

Lin Yiyu's eyes lit up: "If we can destroy his siege equipment, the rebels' strength will be greatly reduced. I know where Craftsman Wang lives; I'll contact him tomorrow."

The next morning, Lin Yiyu went out early. Shi Wanxia sat by the bed, wiping Cui Zhihao's face. Cui Zhihao looked at her and suddenly said, "Wanxia, ​​Lin Yiyu is a good girl... no, a good boy, you..."

Shi Wanxia smiled slightly and quickly interrupted him, "Brother Cui, don't talk nonsense, you'll be fine."

Choi Ji-ho smiled and didn't say anything more, but there was a hint of relief in his eyes.

Around noon, Lin Yiyu returned with a happy expression: "Craftsman Wang is willing to help us! He said he'll deliver the crossbows to the pharmacy tonight, and that there are a dozen or so former soldiers in the city who are willing to join us in the rebellion."

Shi Wanxia was also very happy. Just as she was about to speak, she heard footsteps outside—it was a patrol of the rebels!

Lin Yiyu blew out the candle instantly, took out a short crossbow, and went behind the door. Shi Wanxia helped Cui Zhihao hide under the bed. Just as they were hidden, they heard the door of the pharmacy being kicked open.

"Is there anyone inside?!"

A rebel's voice rang out, "The general has ordered a city-wide manhunt for fugitives! Arrest anyone who seems suspicious!"

The footsteps grew closer, and Shi Wanxia could feel Cui Zhihao's hand gripping her clothes tightly. She also gripped the short knife tightly, thinking: If we are discovered, I will fight them to the death.

Just then, shouts of battle suddenly erupted outside, and the rebels' voices instantly became chaotic: "What's going on?! There's trouble outside!"

"Go out and take a look!"

The footsteps faded into the distance, and the pharmacy returned to silence.

Lin Yiyu pushed open the door, peeked out, and turned to Shi Wanxia, ​​saying, "It's Craftsman Wang's men! They deliberately led the patrol away!"

Shi Wanxia helped Cui Zhihao out from under the bed and breathed a sigh of relief, only to see that Lin Yiyu's arm was bleeding.

She had been scratched by the door hinge while dodging. She quickly took out some wound medicine, took Lin Yiyu's hand, and carefully bandaged it for him: "How could you be so careless?"

Lin Yiyu looked at her profile with gentle eyes: "It's nothing, just a minor injury."

Choi Ji-ho leaned against the headboard, looking at the two of them with a slight smile on his lips.

Just then, the window of the pharmacy was suddenly pushed open, and an arrow shot in and stuck to the wall!

Lin Yiyu instantly pulled Shi Wanxia behind him, raised his crossbow and aimed it at the window. He saw several rebels standing outside, and the leader was Lei Zhao!

"Alright, you really are here!"

Lei Zhao's voice was filled with malice, "Let's see where you can run this time!"

Lin Yiyu gripped the crossbow tightly, while Shi Wanxia, ​​supporting Cui Zhihao, felt a sinking feeling in her heart—they had just contacted Craftsman Wang but hadn't received the crossbow bolts yet, and now they were blocked by Lei Zhao. What should they do?

Lei Zhao walked in step by step, the knife in his hand gleaming coldly: "Cui Zhihao, let's see how you run this time! And you two, daring to save prisoners of the imperial court, I'll kill you first!"

Just as Lei Zhao raised his knife to strike Cui Zhihao, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly came from outside, and someone shouted, "The imperial reinforcements have arrived! Open the city gates!"

Lei Zhao was stunned. He turned around and looked outside, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Taking advantage of the moment, Lin Yiyu raised his short crossbow, aimed it at Lei Zhao's shoulder, and pulled the trigger—the arrow struck Lei Zhao's shoulder, and he screamed as the knife in his hand fell to the ground.

"Come on!"

Lin Yiyu helped Cui Zhihao up, with Shi Wanxia following behind. Taking advantage of the chaos among the rebels, they ran out through the back door of the pharmacy.

He ran into the street and saw a group of soldiers dressed in imperial armor rushing in and fighting with the rebels.

Lin Yiyu's eyes lit up: "It's General Li's garrison!"

But just then, Cui Zhihao suddenly stopped, pointed to the granary in the distance, and said to Shi Wanxia and Lin Yiyu, "Quick...go save the people...Lei Zhao put tung oil in the granary, he's going to...go burn the granary down and bury the people..."

Shi Wanxia and Lin Yiyu's expressions changed, and they ran towards the granary.

But after running only a few steps, they saw thick smoke billowing from the granary, followed by a loud "boom"—the granary burned and exploded!

The two men felt a sinking feeling in their hearts and quickened their pace to run over. They saw that half of the roof of the granary had collapsed, and several people were running out of it, their bodies covered in injuries.

Lin Yiyu rushed over to help, while Shi Wanxia looked around, searching for Lei Zhao.

Suddenly, she saw Lei Zhao crawl out of the rubble, holding a knife, and slashing at a child!

"stop!"

Shi Wanxia shouted, grabbed a short knife and rushed over, shoved the child aside, and started fighting with Lei Zhao.

Lei Zhao's shoulder was injured, which slowed his movements. Although Shi Wanxia had never learned martial arts, she was able to withstand a few blows with her fierce determination.

Just as Lei Zhao was about to strike Shi Wanxia with his knife, Lin Yiyu suddenly rushed over, tackled Lei Zhao to the ground, and the two began to fight.

"Sister Shi, hurry and go find Brother Cui!"

Lin Yiyu shouted and punched Lei Zhao in the face.

Shi Wanxia nodded and turned to find Cui Zhihao. She had only taken a few steps when she saw Cui Zhihao leaning against the wall, his face pale, holding a piece of paper in his hand—a map of the rebel army's troop deployment, with Lei Zhao's secret stronghold marked on it.

"Wanwan... give this picture... to General Li..."

Choi Jiho handed over the picture, his voice growing softer and softer, "I...I think...I can't hold on any longer..."

Shi Wanxia took the map, tears streaming down her face: "Brother Cui, don't say anything, reinforcements are here, and the doctor will be here soon!"

But Cui Zhihao's eyes grew increasingly somber, and his body slowly slid down. Just then, Lin Yiyu ran over, subdued Lei Zhao, and was about to speak when he saw Cui Zhihao's appearance, and his heart sank.

"Quick! Find a military medic!"

Lin Yiyu picked up Cui Zhihao and ran towards the direction of the reinforcements. Shi Wanxia followed behind with a map, praying silently: Brother Cui, you must be alright...

Just as they were about to reach the reinforcement camp, a black signal flare suddenly rose in the distance—it was an emergency signal from the rebels. Lin Yiyu's expression changed: "Not good, the main force of the Prince of Rongyang is here!"

Shi Wanxia stopped and looked at the black signal flare. Her heart tightened: Although the reinforcements had arrived, Rongyang King's main force numbered tens of thousands. Could they hold Chuzhou City?

Choi Ji-ho is still unconscious. What will happen if he doesn't wake up? And where can the injured civilians hide?

Lin Yiyu hugged Cui Zhihao, turned to look at Shi Wanxia, ​​and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Sister Shi, don't be afraid. We still have reinforcements and Craftsman Wang's men. We will definitely be able to defend Chuzhou City."

Shi Wanxia nodded, wiped away her tears, and followed Lin Yiyu toward the camp.

But she knew in her heart that the real battle had only just begun...