The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1619: Mi Wen’s Threat

Wang Li is a renowned general, and the Wang Family holds a significant position in the court. If Ye Shikai is not mistaken, there are also cultivators protecting Wang Li, or perhaps he himself might be a cultivator, possessing Inner Strength. However, as a general, it’s not his role to wield a spear or longsword in battle; commanding is his duty.

"Are you confident you can defeat Wang Li?" Mi Wen looked at Ye Shikai, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"To be honest, if Wang Li were not commanding the troops, I could at least ensure that the Qin Army would not be able to conquer Wan City. In that case, within two months, they would withdraw, and we could seize this opportunity to establish our foothold in Nanyang, recruit soldiers and horses. In Nanyang, many heroes and talents emerge, and we could gather a group of exceptional talents."

"But if Wang Li commands the troops, the situation would be different."

"What, you’re not confident you can defeat him?" Mi Wen retorted.

"Hey, he’s from a General’s Family; he read military books extensively since childhood and went to the battlefield in his teens. With so much experience on the battlefield, his talent and experience far surpass mine. Even if you count from the day I joined the Qin Army, I’ve been enlisted for just over a year. Why would you think I could defeat him?" Ye Shikai mocked himself.

"You... why are you so unambitious?" Seeing Ye Shikai’s look of reluctance, Mi Wen was both anxious and angry, unable to hold back her words.

"It’s not that I lack ambition, but the gap between us is obvious. In this world, there aren’t many people who have the confidence to definitely defeat Wang Li, right? If your generals could do it, you wouldn’t come to me, would you?"

"Since you’ve said this, then there’s nothing I can do." Mi Wen’s tone shifted, giving a cold laugh, and Ye Shikai had a vague sense of foreboding.

"What do you intend to do?"

"Nothing really, but Miss He is still waiting for you in Linxiang City. Oh no, I should say, you’re waiting for the battle to end so you can return to Linxiang to find her, right?"

"Mi Wen, what do you mean by this?" Upon mentioning He Linghan, Ye Shikai’s tone changed as well. To him, He Linghan was the most important person to him in the Qin Dynasty. He could give up everything, abandon anything, but He Linghan, he must protect her.

"Nothing, but as a general, you should be prepared to present a military warrant. If you don’t win, I think no matter which of you two dies, the other would be better off dead."

In an instant, Ye Shikai suddenly felt that Mi Wen seemed somewhat unfamiliar; at least... he never thought Mi Wen would use He Linghan to threaten him before. And he could tell that Mi Wen did not speak idly. If he were to resign in anger now and leave the military camp, perhaps he would only find He Linghan’s corpse in Linxiang City. Even if there was only a one-in-a-million chance, he did not dare to gamble.

Mi Wen was right. Whether it’s him or He Linghan, if one of them died, the other would live a life worse than death, heartbroken. And as the lord, if Mi Wen had to choose between the two, one was a woman useless to her, the other a general helping her conquer. So she would certainly choose to let He Linghan die.

"Mi Wen, I consider you my best friend, and you actually use Ling’er to threaten me." Ye Shikai calmed his mood. He did not "explode" directly, as doing so might backfire.

"Then go defeat Wang Li."

"Isn’t this forcing people into a difficult situation?" Ye Shikai suddenly felt that Mi Wen was really "unreasonable." What’s the difference between this and "threatening"?

"You’re right, but right now, I’m your lord and leader, and you are the general under my command. What I’m doing is not called a threat, but an order. So, are you going to refuse?" Mi Wen said with a smug smile.

"I... accept. I will try my best to defeat Wang Li." Ye Shikai hesitated for a long time and finally chose to compromise. Mi Wen was no fool; if she forced Ye Shikai into rebellion, they would collapse before Wang Li even attacked. But Mi Wen dared to "threaten" him like this because she was certain he wouldn’t dare to rebel because Ye Shikai would never let He Linghan take even the slightest risk...

"That’s more like it." The corners of Mi Wen’s mouth lifted slightly as she turned to leave.

"Wait a moment." Ye Shikai shouted, stopping Mi Wen.

"What, do you have something else?"

"I promised to defeat Wang Li, but under a few preconditions."

"Oh, are you trying to negotiate with me now?"

"Wrong, these preconditions are necessary for me to defeat Wang Li. If you really don’t believe me, then so be it. If defeated, at most Ling’er and I will die together; we’ll still be husband and wife in the underworld, but your dream of rebuilding the Chu State will also be shattered."

"Very well, let’s hear it." Mi Wen nodded and said.

"First, the sixty to seventy thousand soldiers outside the city must be under my command. Since I’m the commander, the orders must be unified. Those generals must follow my arrangements. If anyone dares to be inactive or even retreats in fear of battle, I have the right to execute them on the spot without consulting you." The large army outside has always been Ye Shikai’s "heart disease." Taking advantage of this opportunity, he must resolve the order issue.

"Fine, I agree with you. I will immediately issue an order for those generals to obey your commands." Mi Wen nodded in agreement. "Any other requirements?"

"To defeat Wang Li, we cannot pursue a quick victory. We might have to fight a protracted war. Therefore, we must ensure the supply for the nearly hundred thousand troops at the front. The necessary military rations, equipment, armor; just relying on Wan City is insufficient. We must depend on supplies from the rear. I don’t want decisions affected due to material shortages."

"No problem, I will have Huo Ziqing personally oversee it, ensuring that the frontline soldiers will not suffer hunger."

"Lastly, if I find out you did anything to Ling’er, even a single hair, I will never forgive you." Ye Shikai suddenly exuded a murderous aura. Mi Wen frowned, feeling a chill surging over, as if Ye Shikai’s energy was getting stronger and more terrifying than she had seen before.

Outside the governor’s mansion.

"Old Ye, why have you come out?" Shangguan Jian saw Ye Shikai’s face full of anger and thought he had argued with Mi Wen again, so he hurriedly came forward to ask.

"You didn’t argue with the lord again, did you?"

"Don’t worry, it’s fine." Ye Shikai waved his hand, and only then did Shangguan Jian breathe a sigh of relief. If they argued again, it might be hard to resolve.

"Shangguan, we’re about to have a major event."

"What... what major event?"

"We’re facing Wang Li in battle and will defeat him. This is the order given to me by the lord. Now, the tens of thousands of troops outside the city are under my command. We will immediately leave the city for the military camp. Wang Li has already sent people to attack the front camp, he is testing us, and we should reciprocate equally."