Yang Guang took a deep breath and quickly calmed himself. He knew that if he didn't leave now, he'd die too!
So he immediately shoved the beauties at his sides away and went to Yuwen Shu.
Yang Guang took his hand.
"General, my safety rests entirely in your hands! Once we return to the Eastern Capital, I'll reward you handsomely. I'll make you a Duke of the State and Pillar of the State! General Yuwen—"
Saying this now left Yuwen Shu somewhat at a loss. "Your Majesty, come with me at once!"
"Your Majesty—"
As Yang Guang fled with Yuwen Shu, the beauties in the imperial lodge ran out after them.
Yang Guang merely glanced at them before mounting his horse and riding out of the city with Yuwen Shu.
No one paid the beauties any attention.
Their faces were pale as they watched the routed soldiers fleeing for their lives, their eyes filled with despair.
"Jingling—"
A bell suddenly rang nearby.
The beautiful concubines saw a woman in green slowly approaching them amid the chaotic army. Yet the soldiers around her seemed unable to see her. Even when they passed right in front of her, no one paid her any mind. The bizarre sight made them all tense.
"Who is she?"
"She's coming over! What do we do—"
Verdant Green Maiden stopped in front of them and said, "Don't panic."
At her words, everyone froze.
She...
"Miss, were you also abandoned by His Majesty?"
Someone mustered the courage to ask.
Verdant Green Maiden smiled at that and shook her head. "He isn't worthy."
Isn't worthy?
Her words left them even more astonished.
"Do you want to live?"
Verdant Green Maiden asked again.
"Yes!"
They answered without hesitation. Who in this world didn't want to live?
If Goguryeo's soldiers captured