The Empress’ Livestream

As the elder knelt, hundreds of people behind also bowed down pleading.

Every one of their faces had a yellow pigmentation and they looked skinny. Their skin appeared unhealthy, as if they would pass out if they said two more words.

Viewers in the live streaming room watched on with pity for them. They frantically posted for Jiang Pengji not to put up a show but to hurry up and accept these people.

Yibai Yuepiao: “Streamer, they look so pitiful. Didn’t you say that with people in chaotic times, their lives are always at stake? They are already begging you earnestly, please accept them. Since this is in your plans anyway, won’t it look bad on you to make them kneel.”

Jiageng Yizhang: “Pei, that’s why I said the streamer is heartless. She is obviously eyeing Jiaoping district, yet behind the scenes she secretly instigates the people to attack the Tsing Yi soldiers who are guarding the city. Now they must even beg her to accept them and take Jiaoping district… Pei, pei, she’s got all the advantages, is there even justice?”

Wuyidao Wuqi: “This scene reminds me of what I saw on television. The situation is strikingly similar where the refugees begs the main character. Back then, it was hilarious because the actors didn’t act well. The refugees didn’t look like refugees and neither did they appear to be begging. Instead, they appeared to be watching the main lead do his monkey show and it was awkward. Now this scenario is honest, I seriously need to quieten down and allow my emotions to settle.”

Qitian Shuangbei: “You’re thinking too much, is the streamer one who enjoys acting pretentiously?”

It is proven that Jiang Pengji is indeed not such a person, at least she won’t allow these people to really kneel and bow till their spirits are broken.

“Get up and talk, feel free to share your grievances. I, Liu Xi, will help to solve your problems and I will surely not refuse you.” Jiang Pengji leapt off her horse and she helped those kneeling at the front to stand up. “It is now deep in the night, the humid air is heavy, all of you get up and talk.”

Theelder who led them was very tactful, naturally he wouldn’t say “If you won’t listen to what we have to say, we will not get up” or such foolish words. That wouldn’t be a plea for forgiveness, it would be another form of threatening someone. Thus, when she held him up, he got up in response.

This elder is well-known in Jiaoping district, the others saw him stand up and they followed by helping each other get up.

He once again paid his respects saying, “District magistrate Liu is assembling your troops and horses, where do you intend to go?”

Jiang Pengji replied, “I heard that the three districts of Chengan, Jiaoping and Maolin are in turmoil because of the Tsing Yi army’s occupation. Thus, I am here to address their grievances. The Tsing Yi soldiers in Chengan district have been completely exterminated and I originally thought of returning and settling down. However, shortly after I received news that Jiaoping district’s Tsing Yi army had reorganised their troops and horses and prepared to go to war for a yet unknown reason. Therefore, I brought some men hoping to find out the truth of what’s happening.”

The elder’s heart was elated, tears of joy streamed down his face, and he excitably remarked, “This is such a coincidence. District magistrate Liu may not know but the bandits of Tsing Yi army have indeed left Jiaoping district. Only a thousand men are guarding Jiaoping district. I have heard of district magistrate Liu’s noble and compassionate character and brought our people to exterminate the Tsing Yi bandits. We were about to head to Chengan district to find district magistrate Liu. If those wicked bandits know what we are doing, I am afraid they will not let the people off.”

Jiang Pengji only seemed to realise it now.

“Is the elder pleading with me over this issue?” She asked.

The elder raised his hand and wiped off the tears at the side of his eyes, then said, “Exactly…I only hope for the district magistrate to have compassion and to seek justice on our behalf, to protect the innocent citizens of Jiaoping district so that they won’t be oppressed and tortured by Tsing Yi army’s evil bandits. If the district magistrate agrees to this, this old man will die in peace.”

“Since I am encompassed by so great a trust, how can Xi decline your wishes?” Jiang Pengji responded.

The elder heard this good news and suddenly he heaved a sigh of relief. His pale face now had an additional shade of red. Life is like a show, it depends solely on one’s acting skills.

The surrounding onlookers looked at their lord’s perfect presentation, even Qiguan Rang who’s a shameless person, felt ashamed of her deep in his heart.

Since his lord is so thick-skinned, he can rest assured.

Truthfully, the elder had once doubted Jiang Pengji’s identity, but she exudes a noble, virtuous aura, her features are upright and handsome, the army she commands is strong and mighty. Her troops wear armour that is clean and neat, all their weak spots are protected by their armour and the weapons they carry are well crafted.

This elderly isn’t without foresight, just based on seeing these magnificent troops, he believed almost 80 percent.

Once again, he used words to determine what Jiang Pengji’s stance towards Jiaoping district is. Sensing that she genuinely has pity for the sufferings of the people, and hearing her speak openly about implementing useful strategies to help the multitude of refugees. He thought to himself that if a child of an aristocratic family has such standards, there is nothing to find fault with. As they continued their conversation, he became increasingly pleased.

The elder hails from Jiaoping district’s small community of knowledge and culture. He is aptly a teacher.

Some children with poor family background sought him for his teachings. He would also use his discretion to waive the fees or dismiss the payments for a private tutor. He truly has a kind heart.

He acknowledged that she is the renowned one who can create miracles. She loves the people as her children, a young district magistrate, and the other people also opened their hearts to believe in her.

Convincing them to enter the city, then seeing the city gates of Jiaoping district open for them, Qiguan Rang fanned himself with his feathered fan. His lord is too capable; he often feels that he is facing an impending danger of losing his job as a strategist.

They were led all the way to the district manor of Jiaoping district. It was already dominated by the people, Tsing Yi soldiers were defeated and killed

Jiang Pengji sat boldly on the seat of honour.

General Pingtian of Jiaoping district never thought that their home could be dominated by a different master when their forerunners just left half a day before.

Outside, the dawn light streamed in faintly. Now, out of Fengyi county’s four districts, three are already within her grasp. Maolin district will also be hers soon.

Liyun, Xu Ke and the rest didn’t let Jiang Pengji’s expectations down, they had used the night to launch a surprise attack on Maolin district and took down the city gates. The defence in Maolin district was worse off than Jiaoping district. There were only a few incompetent guards standing guard at the city gates.

Beneath the city, Liyun readied the arrow on the bow and straightaway aimed his arrows at the guards. With the doors open wide, it lifted the morale of the soldiers.

Comparatively, Maolin district doesn’t even have decent attacking weapons to defend themselves, their ability to resist their enemy’s attack is almost zero.

The odds were in their favour.

Using the ladder to climb up the city walls, Liyun was the fastest and he stood at the forefront. Wherever his silver spear struck, the enemy died on the spot.

Xu Ke sought deeply for a means to deal a heavy blow to their enemies. In other words, he has been with Jiang Pengji for an extended period and has become shameless. He commanded the soldiers to shout such phrases as, “Tsing Yi army is nearing their end, their entire troop is defeated and fleeing in disarray” as they attacked.

During those times, reinforcements came in phases but faced aggressive attacking machinery such as attacks from the improved bows and crossbows, and with these big weapons, the Tsing Yi soldiers that rushed head on died successively. Moreover, the words that the soldiers shouted caused the fighting spirits of Tsing Yi army to be dampened and they could no longer muster the will to continue fighting.

The Tsing Yi army is but an unruly mob, once they lose their leader and with a weak morale coupled with the pathetic number of soldiers within Maolin district, their total military strength for offense is weak.

In just half a day, the entire Maolin district had been occupied.

Compared to the emergency in Xiangyang district, the surprise attacks on Jiaoping district and Maolin district seem like child’s play.

If Feng Jin knew about this, will he be so angry that his heart might burst?