Chapter 196: Into the Fire
The march to the border city is long, the journey made more difficult by the ever-present threat of ambush. Lin Yuer rides at the head of her army, her mind focused on the task at hand. The battle to secure the city will not be easy, but it must be won. The empire's survival depends on it.
As they draw closer to the border, the sound of drums reaches their ears—signals from General Xian's forces, calling his soldiers to arms. Lin Yuer feels the tension rise within her army, but she knows that this is the moment of truth. If they fail now, the rebellion will spread like wildfire.
The city looms ahead, its walls imposing and formidable, but Lin Yuer is undeterred. She has faced betrayal before, and she will not let fear control her now. This battle will not just be for the city, but for the very soul of the empire.