The woman was dressed in lavish palace clothes. The pearls and jade embedded in her dress flickered beneath the light of the flames all around them, but they paled in comparison to her stunning beauty.

She had a beautiful oval face, with skin as fair as snow. Beneath her curved brows was a pair of starry eyes that were incredibly charming. Her pink lips had a seductive glint. Her chest was large and full, her waist was delicate, and her bottom was round, drawing a perfect arc that granted her both the pure freshness of a young lady, and the mature air of a young, married woman. It really was hard to imagine how such completely distinct styles could coexist within a single person.

However, at that moment, her expression was filled with worry. She held her child close and said, “Don’t be scared, mother will protect you.”

A resolute look appeared between her brows as she spoke. However, even though her tone was serious, there was a natural charm to her voice that could make even the toughest of men melt, making her sound both lovely and playful.

All the soldiers who heard her felt as if they were suddenly infused with endless energy. There was only a single thought...