"No, I came at just the right time."
Verdant Green Maiden shook her head. Before she could say anything more, Geng Gong glanced at the burly men and maids accompanying her and said, "Tomorrow, I'll lead my brothers in a breakout and escort the princess to safety!"
No matter what, the Han princess absolutely could not fall into Xiongnu hands like this.
Verdant Green Maiden rose and patted Geng Gong on the shoulder. "Wuji Colonel, don't lose heart! As long as I'm here, Shule City will stand."
"Grand Princess..."
Geng Gong was stunned by her words.
Before he could ask anything more, a small, glowing pearl appeared in Verdant Green Maiden's hand. She kept taking supplies from it—food, herbs, and more.
Geng Gong's eyes widened. He sprang to his feet, mouth agape, unable to speak. "Th-this..."
"How can Han Court Soldiers be in such a sorry state?"
Verdant Green Maiden applied Herbs to the wound on Geng Gong's face, then said, "Have the soldiers come over to me. I'll treat their wounds! Until reinforcements arrive, I won't let you lose another man. I'll provide all the food, medicine, and supplies you need."
"You... Who are you?"
Geng Gong looked dazed.
Verdant Green Maiden put a finger to her lips.
With a faint smile, she said, "This stays between heaven and earth, you and me. I'd rather not have a crowd bowing to me."
Geng Gong heard her and solemnly kowtowed. "Yes, Grand Princess!"
They both understood Verdant Green Maiden's true identity without needing to say it aloud.
With her there, no matter how fiercely the Xiongnu attacked Shule City, its defenses stood firm.
Not a single Han soldier was lost. No matter how gravely wounded they were on the first day, by the second they were back on their feet,