Xiang Ying caressed the man before her, her red lips cold.
"You are the reward the organization gave me, a living man?"
The man had a tall build, was bare-chested, seemingly paralyzed as if struck by Soft Bone Powder, unable to move.
Xiang Ying stroked him from head to toe, pursed her lips, and gave a sneer.
"No mutations, the skeleton intact, barely acceptable."
A look of humiliated hatred was entrenched in the man's exceptionally handsome face.
"Xiang Ying, I will definitely kill you."
Hearing him speak, Xiang Ying arched an eyebrow: "A bass voice too? Not bad, add a point."
Suddenly, there was a knocking sound from outside.
"Princess! Princess, you must run, Nanyue's army is attacking the Imperial Palace!"
Xiang Ying sat astride the man, her brows slightly furrowed.
Princess? Nanyue? What is that?
She was the captain of the apocalypse construction team and had only recently completed the task of occupying Poison City by herself.
The organization said they would give her the most unexpected reward; could it be that it is this kind of role-play game?
Enemy troops were at the gates, and she was indulging in a beautiful man. Pretty thrilling.
Then she'd immerse herself in the experience.
She hooked her fingers under the man's chin: "What game would you like to play later?"
The man laughed mockingly.
"Xiang Ying, a princess like you in Xizhou, it's destiny that the country falls."
Xiang Ying pressed her finger against his lips: "When you're ready to enjoy, all you need to say is thank you, not spoil the mood with all this nonsense!"
With that, she leaned over to kiss him, a night of enchantment.
...
When it was faintly dawn, the knocking outside became more urgent.
"Princess, are you finished?" The other party spoke with a sob, "Nanyue has breached the city gates, the Crown Prince who led the soldiers to resist has been captured, if you don't leave now, it'll really be too late!"
Xiang Ying woke up, still groggy.
Wait, the Crown Prince resisted Nanyue's troops—why does that sound so familiar...
In an instant, a piercing sensation, accompanied by a flood of memories, poured into her mind.
Crap, she transmigrated!
She found herself in the apocalyptic novel mentioned by her friend, becoming the Princess of Xizhou with the same name—cannon fodder Xiang Ying.
As the legitimate elder princess, the original character had inherited the Western Zhou Monarch's debauchery and had countless male concubines.
But her good days were about to come to an end today.
The Western Zhou Monarch was incompetent, cowardly, and kept retreating during the war with Nanyue, giving up cities and paying indemnities.
Military generals willing to lead troops into battle were also imprisoned by him under the charge of inciting war, leaving Xizhou with no generals left to fight.
But his concessions did not lead to a cessation of war.
Nanyue advanced like an unstoppable force, entering the heartland of Xizhou within just three months, pressing right up to the gates of the Imperial Palace.
In the novel, Nanyue would soon take over the Imperial Palace, and its army would violate the royal family and noble ladies of Xizhou.
From the Empress to the princesses, down to the palace maids and attendants, none could escape this nightmare.
The Xizhou Capital was about to become a living hell.
And the original character's ending was summed up in a single sentence—she died of a broken valley path.
She had never read this book; her friend only mentioned it because of the same name.
But she never expected to transmigrate!
Xiang Ying harshly slapped herself to grasp the situation.
Originally in the apocalypse, she was the captain of the United Nations construction team, and due to a sudden explosion, she ended up here.
Given the situation, it was highly likely she couldn't return.
Now that the enemy nation's army had invaded the Imperial Palace, she must hurry and think of a way to save herself.
Xiang Ying calmed herself and tried to see if her Spatial Power had come with her.
Suddenly, a flash of light appeared in front of her.
Her mind automatically unfolded her space – an upgraded series space. In her previous life, thanks to the variety she hoarded, it was upgraded to a twenty-six-story building, unlike now when it was only four stories high, empty and without anything.
Such a shame for all the food and arms she had stockpiled!
Xiang Ying quickly got dressed and turned to look, the man she had "tormented" the night before was still deep in sleep.
She casually took two silver notes, placed them beside the pillow, and patted his shoulder: "Thanks for your hard work, will return the favor if possible."
Xiang Ying opened the door, and the palace maid Tao Xue standing outside was tear-streaked.
"Your Highness, you finally came out! This servant has packed the valuables, let's run now."
Xiang Ying looked at Tao Xue's flat package: "That's not enough for us even to get out of the Capital."
While talking, she rushed toward the eastern section of the palace, following the original host's memory.
Tao Xue was moved to tears: "Finally, the Princess knows to escape... but, Your Highness, you are going the wrong way!"
Xiang Ying went to her own private treasury as a princess.
Kicking open the sturdy door lock, I thought upon opening the door, I'd see a dazzling treasure trove.
However, once the door was open, a dozen or so handsome men tied up inside let out cries of terror.
Seeing Xiang Ying, they huddled together trembling in fear as if they'd seen a hungry wolf.
Xiang Ying stood petrified at the doorway.
Panting, Tao Xue caught up: "Princess! You... you're not thinking of seeking pleasure at a time like this, are you? We're out of time!"
Xiang Ying pointed at the group of handsome men: "What's the meaning of this? Why is my private stash full of men, where's my money, the gold?"
Tao Xue blinked in confusion: "Your Highness considers gold as dirt, saying those are mere external possessions that can be obtained at any time. But you said handsome men are the most valuable treasures in the world, which is why you've locked them up here. Have you forgotten?"
Xiang Ying held her forehead.
The original owner is muddled!
Xiang Ying dropped the issue: "Untie them and let them scatter."
She turned a corner and sprinted towards the National Treasury. Prying open the sturdy Luban lock, she went in and closed the door behind her.
Xizhou is still very wealthy, despite constantly ceding land and paying indemnities, its treasury is bursting with wealth.
That's exactly why Nanyue is determined to break in; the land of Xizhou is rich, with everything one could want.
Coupled with the Emperor's insatiable greed and heavy taxation, squeezing the populace dry, his private treasury is quite stuffed!
Gazing at the glittering wealth before her, with no hesitation, she waved her hand, and everything automatically moved into her Spatial Power.
Thousands of boxes stuffed with gold and silver treasures, jade mountains as tall as a person,
Pearl jewelry, rare ancient sculptures, fine silks and satins, and precious rarities, all taken!
Even the Golden Rattan Wood shelves weren't spared.
After collecting these, she threw in a lighted torch without hesitation and turned around, heading straight for the medicine storehouse of the Imperial Hospital.
Ginseng and deer antler, Ganoderma Purple Jade, all that could be seen was taken.
Love potions, golden sore medicine, and others, carried away along with the cabinets.
Next, Xiang Ying ran into the cellar of the imperial kitchen.
Pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks, and fish, didn't matter if they were alive or dead, all taken!
Porcelain containers for rice and flour, loading the grains and jars into the space.
Flower seeds, tree seeds, medicinal herbs, bag after bag were looped up.
In the Emperor's Golden Throne Hall, Xiang Ying carried off his dragon chair, climbed the columns to the rafters, and plucked off the South Sea Dragon Ball from the ceiling.
The only pity was not finding the Jade Seal.
Then she went to the Book Collection Building, taking all the unique books, all packed into her space.
Finally, Xiang Ying reached the arsenal.
The moment she opened the door, she was blinded by the sight of the exquisitely crafted cold weapons.
Damn that Xizhou Emperor, so many fine weapons not used for war, just collecting dust here!
Gritting her teeth, Xiang Ying went in to pack up and carry them away.
Exiting the arsenal, Xiang Ying heard the whinny of horses from behind.
Turning her head, she saw someone had set fire to the stable, black smoke billowing.
Anxiously, Tao Xue advised: "Your Highness, that fire is too big, we must hurry and leave, or we really won't be able to make it!"
Xiang Ying, however, hurriedly turned, her eyes shining with excitement.
"Horses are good, having horses means no fear of being unable to escape!" She headed straight for the stables.
Since the country was about to be lost, not a single thing would be left for the enemy!
The strategy was simple: wherever Xiang Ying went by, she'd even pull the grass out by its roots.
Hundreds of horses, touched by Xiang Ying, disappeared by half, the remaining couldn't fit.
With tons of treasures, medicine, and such already packed, her space was nearly full and urgently needed an upgrade and expansion.
Xiang Ying could only lead out a few old horses to make room for the fodder.
Feeling she'd packed enough, she stood on the stairs and looked back.
Fires raged all over the Imperial Palace, the sounds of battle constantly echoed, beneath the clear sky, a purgatory on earth was about to unfold.
The wind blew Xiang Ying's black hair, as Tao Xue sighed: "Your Highness, don't feel sad. Where there is life, there is hope."
"No," Xiang Ying said regretfully, shaking her head, pondering, "If the defeated Xizhou is this wealthy, then the mighty Nanyue must be even richer, right?"
I really want to have a look inside the Nanyue National Treasury.
Tao Xue fell silent.
What about your patriotism, Princess? At least show some sorrow, our country has been destroyed!
Deciding it was time to leave, Xiang Ying pulled Tao Xue towards the eastern palace gate.
Just around the corner, she was stopped by a small figure.
A four-year-old boy, dressed in brocade, looking fresh and clean with white skin and rosy lips, large angry eyes blinked in anger.
"I knew it, you irresponsible mother, you really plan to abandon us and escape on your own."
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