Chapter 235 Soldiers, you've worked hard!

The reinforcements who came with Qian Feng were all from Zhou Ruyuan's Northern Expeditionary Army. Although they had never met Wei Dongzhu, they had heard about the deeds of the Wei family army and greatly admired the Wei family's character and the Wei family army's military style.

At the same time, there was a strange feeling in his heart. The Wei family army had previously guarded the Northwest like an ironclad fortress, but after their Northern Expeditionary Army came, they suffered defeat after defeat, which was somewhat embarrassing.

One by one, the people in the marriage procession showed expressions of contemplation and shock.

What a pity about Wei's army!

That same day, several more carrier pigeons and hawks flew towards the capital.

After Wei Dongzhu appeared, everyone was surprised by his attitude towards Shen Lanxi.

He actually addressed Shen Lanxi as General, and with great respect. What does this mean?

Of course, a few people thought about it from another angle, and their eyes gradually revealed disdain and contempt.

...

After recognizing Wei Dongzhu, Balu immediately ordered his men to go to the Oirat tribe to find the receipts that Wei's army had given him before.

Of course, he had met Wei Dongzhu before.

Naturally, it was inevitable that I would go up and chat for a few minutes.

"Young General, I am Balu. Do you remember me?" Balu looked at Wei Dongzhu's excessively pale face with suspicion, his heart filled with doubt. Wei Dongzhu's face was not as dark as his before, nor was it as pale as it was now.

Wei Dongzhu had already seen Balu looking at him and knew what he was thinking; everyone who saw him would think the same thing.

"My face was burned. After seeing a doctor, I've been wearing a mask ever since and haven't been exposed to the sun!"

Balu let out a long "Oh," his doubts needing to be voiced.

"Young General, I'd like to ask, are you here this time to establish a marriage alliance with the Turks?"

Wei Dongzhu smiled faintly and said, "I can't tell you now. You have to listen to the general's instructions. You are guards now. You will know when we arrive at Huangtu City."

Balu was itching to speak his mind. The Oirat tribes were always forthright and straightforward, saying whatever came to mind. Unlike these Zhou people, who only said half of what they meant, leaving people feeling stifled.

After remaining silent for a long time, Zhou Yunyue began to fawn over Shen Yuanjing.

"Take this ginseng soup to Shen Yuanjing and tell him that I, the princess, personally brewed it."

"yes!"

Zhou Yunyue was in a difficult position in the carriage. Otherwise, she would have personally delivered it to Shen Yuanjing.

I never expected that Shen Lanxi would actually have some ability. The reason why these people under her listen to her is probably related to Wei Dongzhu.

Someone like her, how could she be so incredibly lucky? First Zhou Ruyuan, then Wei Dongzhu. Isn't it just because she has a seductive face that she seduces men? She'd seen through that kind of person long ago.

But it's fine this way. No matter how high she climbs, she'll always belong to Shen Yuanjing.

She must finalize her marriage with Shen Yuanjing as soon as possible. As for Shen Yuanjing's dull mind, she can teach him slowly in the future.

With the escort of the Northern Expeditionary Army, they quickly arrived at Huangtucheng.

Looking at the devastated city and the soldiers standing motionless on the city walls like steel, Shen Lanxi felt deep admiration.

"My soldiers, you've worked hard!" She dismounted and called out to the soldiers guarding the city.

The soldiers of the Northern Expeditionary Army looked surprised, and the soldiers on the city gate moved their heads from side to side, unsure how to respond.

They had never heard any general say this before, and they were deeply moved.

"General, you must be tired from your journey!" Sun Zhong, a general of the Northern Expeditionary Army, opened the city gate to greet him.

Shen Lanxi: "It's not hard work. You are the ones who have truly made great contributions by guarding the territory of our Great Zhou and building a defensive line between our Great Zhou and foreign enemies."

Sun Zhong glanced at Shen Lanxi curiously for a moment, then dared not look at her any longer.

He had already heard of the army that quelled the rebellion, and that it was led by a woman, who was also the former wife of their General Zhou Ruyuan. Although he was somewhat prepared, he still felt a little contemptuous when he saw Shen Lanxi in person.

I thought she was a Rakshasa, as imposing as a small mountain or iron tower, but she turned out to be a woman of stunning beauty.

Could her two thin arms lift swords and carry long guns?

By sending such a person as an envoy for a marriage alliance, does Your Majesty intend to abandon the people of the Northwest?

Sun Zhong's heart sank lower and lower!

After Shen Lanxi entered the city, she was directly welcomed into the mansion where Zhou Ruyuan used to live.

“General Shen, this is the best residence in Huangtu City. It was the best residence in the city before…” Sun Zhong hesitated for a moment.

The house was indeed, as he said, the best in Huangtucheng. However, given the relationship between Shen Lanxi and Zhou Ruyuan, it was uncertain whether Shen Lanxi would feel resentful knowing that Zhou Ruyuan had once lived there.

"Was this where Zhou Ruyuan lived?" Shen Lanxi asked directly.

Seeing that she didn't seem embarrassed at all, Sun Zhong thought to himself, "She's quite straightforward."

"I'll stay here. As long as there's a place to stay, that's fine. I didn't come here for pleasure!"

Sun Zhonglian agreed.

After Shen Lanxi confirmed it, Wei Dongzhu ordered people to inspect the residence.

Put aside whether it's good or not, checking whether it's safe is the most important thing.

"All those serving here can leave. I have servants with me, they will arrive later!" Shen Lanxi's words were brief and to the point.

They all knew perfectly well that the troops of the Northern Expeditionary Army and the Suppression Army would definitely be exchanged later.

Before the Prince of Zhennan left, he had already made relevant arrangements, and Sun Zhong had been waiting for news.

"Yes!" The people in the courtyard were all residents of Huangtu City. They were given money and then sent away.

There is another mansion not far from this house, and Sun Zhong plans to arrange for the princess to stay there.

That house was about the same size as this one, but considering that the princess was going to be married off later, the garden in the backyard was not tended. In fact, the place where Shen Lanxi lived was better.

Sun Zhong thought the princess would make a scene, but Zhou Yunyue simply asked about the location of the house and then went to have it cleaned up.

When Zhou Yunyue left, she stood in front of Shen Yuanjing for a while, and Sun Zhong keenly sensed that the atmosphere between the two was a bit strange.

"General Sun, have the Turks and the other two tribes made any unusual moves recently?" Shen Lanxi asked about the war situation before even taking a sip of tea after entering the mansion.

Sun Zhong originally intended to wait until after the welcoming banquet, and after they had rested, before slowly informing them.

Unexpectedly, Shen Lanxi is an impatient person.

"The three races had tested us many times before, and they probably realized that our commander was not in the camp. More than a month ago, they launched a surprise attack on Sand Sea City. We had no choice but to retreat here!"

Shen Lanxi: "There's no need to prepare a welcome banquet. I need a detailed report on the battle situation over the past six months, as well as information on the troop deployments of the three Turkic tribes."

Sun Zhong was taken aback.

"General Sun, is there any difficulty in preparing these things?" Shen Lanxi asked calmly.

Sun Zhong subconsciously lowered his posture and said respectfully, "No problem, I'll go prepare right away!"

He only came to his senses after he left the house. Had Shen Lanxi's aura been too strong just now?