Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1213: Chapter 1123: The Female Prime Minister 61

Unable to move forward and unable to retreat, Yin Shuangshuang pondered for a long while, and then her eyes fell on the cliff to the side.

She walked to the edge of the cliff, which was not low. Below the cliff, lush trees grew abundantly, their crowns sprawling and undulating, concealing the ground beneath without a trace.

The tree canopy was so dense that hiding something beneath it would be easy.

Yin Shuangshuang’s lips curled up slightly, and she directly ordered Yan Yi and the others, ”Apart from carrying the silver notes and Silver with you, throw everything else down this cliff after dismantling it. Release all the horses, and we’ll go up the mountain.”

Although Yan Yi and the others did not fully understand Yin Shuangshuang’s command, they were highly efficient and immediately proceeded as she instructed, moving swiftly.

However, Wang Zhongxuan realized Yin Shuangshuang’s intention: ”You want to throw our carriages and other things down the cliff and let the dense tree canopy hide them from being discovered.

Then we’ll go up the mountain, creating the illusion of disappearing into thin air, so that those pursuing us can’t find our traces?”

Yin Shuangshuang nodded: ”That’s right, though it can only work temporarily and can’t completely fool them, it will at least buy us some time.”

Actually, pushing the horses pulling the carriages and the ones that Yan Yi and others were riding down the cliff would make their whereabouts more hidden and buy more time.

But Yin Shuangshuang couldn’t bear it in her heart; horses have human-like intelligence, and these horses raised at home were all hand-fed by Yin Shuangshuang.

These horses were also very affectionate towards Yin Shuangshuang, cooperating tirelessly and without complaints with Yan Yi and the others during training, so how could Yin Shuangshuang bear to send them to their death?

When climbing the mountain, Yin Shuangshuang was carried by Wei Yingnan, as she was too weak to walk far on flat ground, let alone climb a mountain. If she were to climb by herself, she’d collapse halfway.

Wang Zhongxuan was also carried by Yan Yi as the group rushed up the mountain. However, halfway up, Yin Shuangshuang called out to stop.

Wei Yingnan thought Yin Shuangshuang was unwell and immediately put her down, asking with concern, ”Sister Shuangshuang, are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? Am I walking too fast with you? Shall we take a break?”

Yin Shuangshuang shook her head. She indeed felt a bit unwell, but it was not the time to rest now.

”We can’t move further up. If we go to the top of the mountain, we’ll be easily discovered, and merely evading is not a good solution.

If these people are indeed sent by the Fifth Prince, the Fifth Prince likely doesn’t know our combat capabilities.

Yan Yi and the others haven’t showcased any skills in the Capital City, and Yingnan seldom shows up; furthermore, with our grandfather alone now, our defense doesn’t seem strong.

So, the people sent by the Fifth Prince this time shouldn’t be too formidable. If we can deal with them, we can completely conceal our whereabouts and get a long respite.

If pursued relentlessly by these people, once they realize we’re not easy to deal with, they will continually call forth new assassins.

It would be like being targeted by maggots clinging to the bones, impossible to shake off, giving us no chance to breathe. Hence, no matter what, we must take them down this time.

This place with dense forests is perfect for setting up traps, Yingnan, could you help hide my grandfather and my two cousins in the trees, and then I’ll entrust their safety to you?”

Wei Yingnan mimicked a man’s bold gesture, patting her chest, and assured Yin Shuangshuang, ”Don’t worry, I’ll ensure their safety, there won’t be any mishaps.”

Wang Zhongxuan and Wang Ruiqi knew that being unarmed, entering a fight would not work, so it was better to hide than to be a burden.

But Wang Ruibo insisted on not hiding: ”Cousin Shuangshuang, I won’t hide. I also practice martial arts, how can I hide when encountering something?

Don’t worry about me being inexperienced or dragging us down during a real fight. I’ve participated in suppressing bandits before; I definitely won’t hold anyone back.”

Wang Zhongxuan nodded beside Wang Ruibo to testify: ”This lad has loved martial arts since childhood, always wanting to lead troops and become a General.

But I’ve always refused; otherwise, he would have gone to join the army long ago.

Previously, since I was strict with him, he once sneaked out to suppress bandits and was severely punished by me upon return.

Keeping this lad might provide some help, so Shuangshuang, you should agree to him.”

Since he won’t be a burden, Yin Shuangshuang no longer refused. They were few in number; one more person meant more power.

Then, Yan Yi and others found a towering tree with lush branches and leaves, sent Wang Zhongxuan and Wang Ruiqi up, and thoroughly covered them with leaves, leaving Wei Yingnan to protect them.

Then, under Yin Shuangshuang’s command, everyone quickly began setting up traps.

The group set up the traps at the fastest speed, and then Yin Shuangshuang instructed everyone to quickly take turns eating, drinking, and taking care of personal matters, as they didn’t know when the pursuers would arrive, and everyone moved rapidly.

Afterward, Yin Shuangshuang was also helped into the trees to hide, while the others ambushed in positions advantageous for attack, quietly awaiting the arrival of the assassins.

Yin Shuangshuang was surrounded tightly by leaves, invisible from below, and she couldn’t see others unless she disturbed the leaves, which could easily be detected as different from wind-blown movements.

Having her eyes disabled, Yin Shuangshuang could only use her ears to discern what was happening below, grasping the dagger she had previously requested for protection. Nearly two hours passed without any movement below.

Yan Yi and others, accustomed to battle, were used to ambushing enemy troops for a whole day and night, or even multiple days, so they remained calm with the delay, continuing their ambush without revealing anything.

Soon, Yin Shuangshuang heard the sound of a trap being triggered, followed by screams of people struck by the traps and previously set mechanisms.

Then came the sound of weapons clashing and suppressed low screams. Yin Shuangshuang didn’t know if Yan Yi and others had casualties, for she cared deeply about them, and losing even one was heartbreaking.

While setting traps and mechanisms earlier, Yin Shuangshuang had fully considered Yan Yi and others’ safety, allowing them to rely on traps for defense, minimizing casualties during attacks.

However, in battle, blades and swords can be unpredictable, and accidents can happen, so Yin Shuangshuang couldn’t fully guarantee their safety.

Amidst Yin Shuangshuang’s concern for Yan Yi and the others, a man wearing a mask, dressed in gray, suddenly climbed up and appeared not far from her on the tree branch!