Chapter 161 Double Tenth

October 10, the 21st year of Yongde.

The day when Xiao Zhuo and Xiao Beiheng met.

Shen Yuexi sat in the wobbly carriage, staring at Xiao Zhuo opposite her.

She learned a lesson from Qiu Liming and Meng Yue, that is, never let military generals act as lobbyists, because they are all stubborn and can only be fooled.

The result of the two men's persuasion to Xiao Zhuo was what happened now. The couple only brought 20 followers with them to see Xiao Beiheng.

The Dingbei Army camp was stationed outside Dongji Town. As they approached their destination, her heart began to pound. She touched the jade hairpin on her head, then used her fingers to tuck the long ribbon under Yuehua's skirt, feeling a sense of discomfort all over.

Xiao Zhuo kept looking at her vaguely. Although he was as cold as usual, Shen Yuexi could see that he paid special attention to her carefully dressed appearance.

If it weren't for Xiao Beiheng, she would have let him see enough. As for now...

What are you looking at? Don’t you know she is upset now?

Unlike the last time when Xiao Zhuo and he went to see Mei Pu, Xiao Beiheng could be said to be their real enemy, especially since she had experienced the turmoil of selling prescriptions.

"Husband, are you really sure?" she couldn't help but ask.

Xiao Zhuo sat upright, looking graceful in his white robe. When he heard her question, he smiled slightly and said:

"We've been together for a long time. Don't you know what kind of person I am?"

"I know," Shen Yuexi raised her hand to adjust the jade hairpin on her bun, and the sleeves of her clothes trimmed with colorful clouds slid down her snow-white arms. "But I'm still worried. Xiao Beiheng is a fickle person."

Xiao Zhuo often seemed to be taking risks, but he always managed to escape danger. She also knew that Xiao Zhuo's judgment was based on a deep understanding of the enemy, not a mindless gamble.

But in her eyes, Xiao Beiheng was an unpredictable person. She always felt that he would be smiling and raising his glass to toast others one second, and then slamming the glass as a signal the next. No one is perfect, and she was really worried that Xiao Zhuo would make a mistake.

"That's not the case," Xiao Zhuo stood up and picked up the cotton cloak on the seat. "Any enemy has his own way of doing things. Sometimes you feel that he is capricious, but you just don't understand his way of doing things."

"Could it be that a villain who kills people like crazy also has his own methods?" Shen Yuexi retorted unconvincedly.

"Of course," Xiao Zhuo put the cloak on her and tied it carefully. "For example, I ambushed Dan Muji because I knew he was a hot-tempered and reckless man. I sneaked into Sumonai's camp because I knew he relied on his military strength and did not take precautions. I took King Doma hostage because I knew he valued his life. Knowing yourself and your enemy will naturally lead to victory in every battle."

"Hasn't there ever been a time when you made a mistake?" Shen Yuexi puffed out her cheeks and looked down at his slender and powerful hands tying the cloak belt under her neck.

"Not yet," Xiao Zhuo replied seriously, "I've been fighting for years, and my judgment of the enemy is always accurate."

Shen Yuexi burst out laughing, like a flower blooming in the snow. She rolled her eyes at him and said, "Boast!"

Xiao Zhuo gently lifted her chin with his finger, and they looked into each other's eyes. He said softly, "You are the most difficult enemy to deal with. I have fought and been defeated many times, but I still cannot conquer your city."

Just as Shen Yuexi was about to respond, the sound of the wheels stopped. Qiu Liming's voice rang out from outside the carriage.

"My lord, we have arrived. The Prince of Qi, along with his generals and the Princess, are lined up at the gate to welcome us."

Crown Princess?

Shen Yuexi remembered the reply letter from before, in which the woman named Su Mo expressed her admiration for her.

The two men got off the carriage.

Inside the Dingbei Army's camp, drums roared, banners obscured the sky, swords and spears fluttered like a forest, and a murderous aura filled the air. Shen Yuexi had also seen the Western Rong Army before, and felt that the Dingbei Army was indeed the elite under the command of the King of Qi. This aura was truly beyond the reach of the Western Rong Army.

At the entrance of the camp, she saw Xiao Beiheng, who was surrounded by generals and wearing fine armor and a purple robe.

Honestly, every time she saw Xiao Beiheng, she felt he and Xiao Zhuo were a match made in heaven, it was hard to tell who was better. Both were incredibly handsome, both were skilled in martial arts. It was just that Xiao Zhuo was a bit more cold, while he was a bit more arrogant.

She was a little afraid of Xiao Beiheng. Even though she had experienced many ups and downs, the psychological trauma left behind was not so easy to disappear. She subconsciously grabbed Xiao Zhuo's sleeve to keep her composure.

Beside Xiao Beiheng stood a woman in a snow-white dress and a black cape. She was beautiful, serene, and elegant, and about her own age. She must be Su Mo.

When Shen Yuexi met Su Mo for the first time, she felt a little strange.

The princess gave her the impression of being calm and composed. She felt that she seemed a little out of tune with Xiao Beiheng.

How could Xiao Beiheng, who is cruel and perverse, have such an elegant and quiet wife? At least she should have a personality like Li Wan's mother, right?

Just as she was thinking about it, Xiao Zhuo had already brought her to the gate of the camp.

Xiao Beiheng laughed heartily and said with a bow, "Xiao Zhuo, I have prepared a little wine for you today. Please have a drink. Please!"

Xiao Zhuo also returned the greeting and said indifferently, "Greetings, Prince Qi."

The two men didn't mention the duel at all, as if nothing had happened.

The two men walked side by side into the camp, with soldiers playing drums and music beside them. It was lively and seemed like a celebration.

Su Mo and her maid Xia Lan came forward to greet them. Su Mo smiled and said to Shen Yuexi, "This must be Madam Shen, right? She really makes this prince's concubine envious. I used to think that only the virtuous concubine Mei Dai had the beauty that could captivate the whole country, but it seems that I was really a frog in the well."

Shen Yuexi returned the greeting and said, "You are so kind, my princess."

As she spoke, she glanced at Xia Lan, who was standing next to Su Mo. The two had dealt with each other before, and at this moment, Xia Lan still had a smile on her face, but she stood very politely beside Su Mo, not saying a word.

For this trip, Shen Yuexi specially bought a few feet of silk and asked Daxiong to make a dress for her.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man. Su Mo took a closer look and found that the dress Shen Yuexi was wearing was exquisitely made, even better than the one she was wearing. She couldn't help but exclaimed:

"Mrs. Shen, which clothing store made your clothes? The stitches are so neat, it's unheard of."

Shen Yuexi felt that Su Mo was quite meticulous and could tell at a glance that the craftsmanship of her clothes was not simple.

Made by the universal manufacturing machine, cough... I just can't say it.

She was just thinking about making up a source when Su Mo smiled again and said:

"I'm sorry, I can't help but ask when I see something exquisite. Let's not talk about trivial matters like clothes. Let's talk inside the tent. We women shouldn't participate in men's banquets. This prince's wife has also prepared a banquet. There are many things I want to ask Madam Shen."

"Is the matter mentioned in the previous letter what the Crown Princess is asking about?"

Shen Yuexi remembered that Su Mo had been extremely interested in these things before, and she guessed that what she wanted to ask must be related to this.

"Yes, that ball flying in the sky. What on earth is that?"

Su Mo asked curiously as they walked.