Bai Sheng and Zuo Ye did not answer, they merely exchanged a silent glance, then turned back to look at Zuo Yun and the other children.
"Action!" Zuo Ye suddenly let out a low shout, and together with Bai Sheng, they leaped onto their horses and soared into the air, flying over the heads of the cavalry. They began scattering the stupefying powder from left and right.
Meanwhile, Zuo Yun and the children rode their horses rapidly towards the outer flanks of the cavalry, forming a pincer movement. As they rode, they threw the stupefying powder towards the faces of the cavalry.
Prince Yu and Yang Ming had already circled around to the rear of the cavalry from another direction, cutting off their escape route. The two of them were also fighting the cavalry while widely scattering the stupefying powder.
As a result, the stupefying powder almost completely covered the cavalry.
The cavalry were greatly alarmed. They had never expected these people to attack without a word; it was truly dishonorable!
They had even skipped the initial shouting match that usually preceded a battle, showing such disregard for the Great Xia garrison!
Because the cavalry were tightly packed, the stupefying powder drifted over them, and they had no time to escape. There were people and horses in every direction – left, right, front, and back. Horses collided, hooves kicked up dust, and curses could be heard incessantly. The scene descended into chaos.
The cavalry who had not yet fallen immediately raised their swords and halberds to stab at Bai Sheng and Zuo Ye. However, because the two had such superior lightness skill, every thrust missed its mark, and they themselves inhaled a significant amount of the stupefying powder.
One by one, cavalrymen tumbled from their horses. Those who didn't fall were dragged down by their own stunned horses.
The cavalry on the outer perimeter, seeing that they were only being held back by a few ignorant children, felt they had found a way out. They raised their weapons and ferociously charged at the children.
Who would have thought that these children were not to be trifled with? Their martial arts were even superior to theirs. Not only did they successfully dodge the attacks, but they also leaped onto horses and attacked them in return.
Many were defeated by the children, crying out in pain and embarrassment! What a disgrace, a complete and utter disgrace! The cavalrymen fainted in immense shame and indignation.
The family members watching from a distance were filled with excitement. If their masters and ladies had so much stupefying powder, why should they be afraid of anything! If it weren't for the master's command not to act recklessly, they would have already rushed forward to fight.
It did not take long for all the enemy soldiers to fall. Many horses also collapsed. The horses that were not stunned had their reins seized by Zuo Yun and the children.
Third Uncle loudly announced to everyone, "Everyone quickly pack your things. We will take the carriages and leave first. Xiao Ye and the others will stay behind to clean up."
Everyone knew what "clean up" meant: to "snip" all these people. Oh, the scene was too bloody; they shouldn't look.
Everyone immediately began packing their belongings. Because there were so many of them, it took less than the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn, and all people and belongings were loaded onto the carriages.
The young and strong men were responsible for driving the carriages. Over twenty carriages rumbled forward in a grand procession.
Zuo Ye said to Lu Yun, the children, and Yang Ming, "You all go ahead first and be responsible for protecting everyone."
"Brother, I'm not afraid of killing," Zuo Yun thought his brother and sister-in-law were afraid they would see killing, so they were telling them to leave.
Zuo Ye said sternly, "Stop the nonsense and hurry! Yang Ming, take them!"
"Yes," Yang Ming replied, and then led Zuo Yun and the children on horseback towards the caravan.
After the caravan had moved out of sight, Bai Sheng quickly gathered the people and horses on the ground into her spatial dimension.
Prince Yu also walked over. "Let's go first. Qiu and Bian will catch up on their own."
"No rush, we need to clean up all these traces," Zuo Ye said in a deep voice.
The three of them continued to cover their tracks and then rode their horses to catch up with the caravan ahead.
The vegetation on the sandy ground was increasing, and they were fast approaching the territory of Qing Huang.
Qing Huang was surrounded by the sea to the north and east, so as long as the west and south were defended, the country's territory would be secure.
Qing Huang scouts who had been lurking on the southern border immediately returned to report to the military camp: a caravan from Great Xia was heading towards Qing Huang, seemingly intending to enter Qing Huang's territory.
Upon hearing this, the guarding general in the military camp was greatly alarmed. Who were these people? In broad daylight, they dared to brazenly break through the pass!
Given the urgency of the matter, the guarding general immediately dispatched a garrison captain with a contingent of soldiers to intercept and eliminate them.
The southern border between Qing Huang and Great Xia was either blocked by impassable mountains and rocks, or it had man-made border walls. There were only a few passes that allowed passage for people.
The southern military camp stationed in this area was two to three li away from the pass. Next to the pass was also a small military camp, housing hundreds of soldiers who perpetually guarded the border.
"Who goes there? You are approaching Qing Huang territory! Retreat quickly if you wish to live!" the leading garrison captain shouted sternly, mounted on his horse.
Behind him stood hundreds of border guards, all armed with sharp weapons and taut bows, their expressions solemn.
Zuo Ye's caravan stopped opposite the Qing Huang army. Bai Sheng, Zuo Ye, Granny Wu, and the others dismounted from their carriages.
Granny Wu stepped forward, bowed slightly to the assembled soldiers, and then said loudly, "I am Nangong Ruo Li, the Imperial Advisor of Qing Huang. I have been searching for the princess abroad for many years. Fortunately, heaven has blessed Qing Huang. I have now found Princess Xue Sheng and am returning home with the princess and her family to revive Qing Huang. I request the garrison captain to come forward for verification!"
"What? The Imperial Advisor found the princess?!"
Upon hearing this, all the soldiers were shocked, and a considerable commotion immediately arose within the ranks.
"The Imperial Advisor! The Imperial Advisor is back! They say our Princess Xue Sheng was lost in Great Xia, and the Imperial Advisor infiltrated Great Xia all these years searching for the princess, and truly found her!"
"Alas, was it that easy to find her? The princess was so young back then, falling into the hands of the cruel Great Xia people, she might have died long ago."
"Impossible, right? Our Princess Xue Sheng is the chosen Empress; how could she die so easily? They say Qing Huang's revival depends on her."
"You believe that too? If it depends on the princess, then what about our current Saintess Lian Sheng?"
"All of you, stop guessing. The current situation between the two countries is so tense. If spies from Great Xia and Bei Qi infiltrate our Qing Huang, it would be disastrous."
"Silence!" The garrison captain glared back at his soldiers and shouted sternly.
The soldiers immediately fell silent, not daring to speak further.
The garrison captain loudly asked, "Do you have any proof?"
"Yes! The Imperial Advisor's golden token is here, please examine it!" Granny Wu took out her Imperial Advisor's golden token and walked a few steps closer to the Qing Huang army alone.
"You two, go and verify!" the garrison captain ordered two deputy captains at his side.
"Yes!" The two deputy captains dismounted and came forward. After carefully examining the token in Granny Wu's hand, their expressions changed drastically. "It is indeed the Imperial Advisor's token!"
"Your subordinate pays respects to the Imperial Advisor!" The two deputy captains immediately knelt on one knee, cupped their fists towards Granny Wu.
Seeing this, the garrison captain immediately dismounted, strode over, grabbed the token, and looked at it. His face lit up with joy. He immediately knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Qing Huang Southern Army's Golden Garrison Captain pays respects to the Imperial Advisor. Imperial Advisor, my subordinate has been presumptuous. Please forgive me!"
The Imperial Advisor smiled, "Captain Jin, please rise. There is no offense. The border guards are diligently fulfilling their duties, and this Imperial Advisor is very pleased."
Captain Jin stood up excitedly, looked behind the Imperial Advisor, and asked respectfully, "May I ask, Imperial Advisor, where is Her Highness the Princess?"
Bai Sheng, wearing a veil hat, stepped forward and said calmly, "Huang Xue Sheng is here. I pay respects to Captain Jin."