The Princess of Northern Land
Chapter 556: Surprise Attack (7)_1

Chapter 556: Chapter 556: Surprise Attack (7)_1

"Yes, Prince."

"General Luo, keep defending with your men. The city is well-looked after by the third son and Xiao Yang." Chu Suifeng instructed again.

"Yes, Prince." Luo Heng responded respectfully. If the enemy tried to sneak attack, seeing him, the Chief Commander, they would certainly be confused.

All the generals had great respect for Lin Ziyin, which showed they were all aware of her identity, yet none of them dared to step forward and greet her.

After assessing the situation, Lin Ziyin descended with Hong Ying and the others. Chu Suifeng and Master Hui Zhen also came down with them.

"I still have some arrangements to make, you go back on your own, be careful." At the foot of the tower, Chu Suifeng said to her with concern. "If I don’t return at night, you don’t have to wait for me."

Lin Ziyin nodded, "Prince, please go about your business, I know how to take care of myself."

"Girl, I need to go to the army camp too. However, I will definitely come back for dinner at night." Master Hui Zhen said with a smile.

"We will definitely wait for you to return before we start dinner." Lin Ziyin also started to laugh.

The three people parted ways at the junction. After Lin Ziyin returned to her residence, she immediately asked Hong Ying to take out the things she brought with her.

Jue Ming and Jue Hui quickly carried over two heavy large boxes.

Lin Ziyin took out her tools and sat down with her four subordinates to start assembling the small devices. With these things, they might have a better chance against the Fire Bull Formation.

Although there were not many parts in the box, the four of them were busy until nightfall before they finished assembling them.

"What’s this gadget for?" asked Master Hui Zhen as he returned with a few martial monks.

Upon returning to the Residence, they hadn’t seen Lin Ziyin’s people, so they sent someone to inquire.

Lin Ziyin directed them directly to her courtyard. Looking at the items in the box, Master Hui Zhen couldn’t help but feel curious.

"Miss, are you planning to go hunting?" asked one of the martial monks jokingly.

"Almost." Lin Ziyin nodded.

"Against an old bull?" Hui Zhen asked with surprise.

Before Lin Ziyin could answer, he frowned, "A trap used for capturing wild beasts can be effective against wild beasts, but not against the Fire Bull Formation. The Tatars won’t be fooled by such an obvious trap."

Indeed, Master Hui Zhen spotted the problem straight away.

"This trap used for capturing wild beasts is different from usual traps." Lin Ziyin replied with a smile, "It is a hidden trap that can be buried in the ground. It can only be activated by pulling a hidden line. Moreover, it’s a linked line system. If used properly, its power is no small thing, and it can hold back a charging mad bull."

"Even if it’s a hidden line, it still needs someone to pull it. The Tatars are not fools, how could they just ignore the line?" Master Hui Zhen was not doubting Lin Ziyin’s ability. On the contrary, having spent a lot of time with Lin Ziyin, he knew her better than anyone. If she said these small devices would work, they definitely would. However, he didn’t know how they would be used and was especially curious.

"You will know when the time comes." Lin Ziyin playfully kept him in suspense.

While Master Hui Zhen was curious, seeing her unwilling to divulge, he did not press further.

As Chu Suifeng had not returned home, when it got very late, Lin Ziyin instructed the cook to start dinner without waiting for him. Of course, not knowing when Chu Suifeng would be back and in fear that he might be hungry, she instructed the kitchen to leave some food for him.

Even though she knew he was busy with public affairs and has yet to return, Lin Ziyin couldn’t help but be worried. It was the era of cold weapons, where battles were fought with physical strength and sharp weapons.

When you truly love someone, you can’t help but to worry about them. Lin Ziyin thought to herself with a bit of self-mockery, after arriving in the ancient times, she indeed experienced what it was like to live as a soldier’s wife.

When it was well into the night and Chu Suifeng hadn’t returned, Lin Ziyin decided to sleep. She had been busy for a long time and was already feeling worn out.

Seeing her finally willing to sleep, Hong Ying breath a sigh of relief and quickly helped her to tidy up. Only after she had washed up did she go to sleep.

Meanwhile, Hong Ying and Lun Luo slept on a small bed next to her. Given the unique circumstances of the Border City, the two girls were always at her side to protect her and didn’t dare let their guard down.

During the third watch of the night, Lin Ziyin, who was still half asleep, suddenly heard a massive commotion outside. She immediately sat up. Could it be an enemy attack already? The speed was too fast!

"Mistress." Seeing her sit up, Hong Ying immediately went to her, "Lun Luo has already gone out to find out what’s happening, she will be back soon."

"Mistress." As soon as she said that, Lun Luo rushed in hurriedly. "The Tatar spies and some traitors left in the city launched a surprise attack, they tried to start a fire to burn the city’s grain and food stores. The Prince led his men to fight them off."

"Has any harm come to the civilians?" Lin Ziyin asked with concern. She wasn’t worried about Chu Suifeng. He had told her in the afternoon that he might not return in the evening, which meant that he was aware of the surprise attack. As there were precautions taken and the invading forces were a surprise attack, their numbers couldn’t be too large. With Chu Suifeng’s skills, he certainly would be fine.

It’s just that there was such a big fire outside, she didn’t know if the civilians nearby would be affected?

"No concrete information is available yet." Lun Luo answered, "Mistress, don’t worry, with Prince, Mr. Situ, and the third son in the city, the damage should not be too great."