Chapter 850 Marquis Xuanping Gets a Slap in the Face (Second Update)

Shangguan Yan blinked, her first thought being that she had misread it.

It took a second reaction to confirm that what was happening before my eyes was real.

She never expected to see this man in the Black Wind Riders' camp.

The son became the son's father; that's quite a shock.

Marquis Xuanping's reaction was not much better than Shangguan Yan's. He never thought that after twenty years, he would see the woman he had personally "buried" again.

—The main reason is that Empress Dowager Zhuang didn't mention it before we came.

There was no earth-shattering argument, no chaotic fighting; the reunion between the two was unexpectedly peaceful.

Shangguan Yan stared at him blankly, momentarily speechless.

Marquis Xuanping held the troop deployment map in his hand, his thin lips pressed tightly together, clearly not knowing what to say first.

It's impossible not to recognize each other, after all, they've known each other for so long, and after all... they had a child together.

However, as time has passed, they are no longer the young and naive people they once were. He is no longer young, but his impetuousness remains. He has just gained some of the composure and calmness of a mature man.

She was no longer the little slave girl who was locked in a cage and struggled and resisted like a small animal.

She changed into the noble imperial robe.

Yes, she is Ah Heng's biological mother.

Aheng is the eldest grandson of the Emperor of Great Yan, so isn't she the Crown Princess of Great Yan?

If he hadn't experienced it firsthand, who could have imagined that the little slave girl he redeemed from the underground martial arts arena by a twist of fate was actually a little phoenix in distress?

Marquis Xuanping's feelings suddenly became somewhat complicated.

Empress Dowager Zhuang must have done it on purpose, deliberately not saying that Shangguan Yan would come here, deliberately catching him off guard.

What a ruthless empress dowager! She avenged the calamity at sea!

Marquis Xuanping was known for his shamelessness, but in this situation, he actually felt a little...

Well, it's good that she's here. He was just about to ask her why she faked her death and ran away, and why she took his son with her!

"that……"

Shangguan Yan spoke first, but before she could finish, Tang Yueshan rushed in.

He lifted the curtain, laughed loudly, and said, "Old Xiao! Let's go out and pull off a heist! I've been in the army camp for so long, my ass's practically growing weeds! After we're done, let's go to that brothel for a drink! Didn't you say the girls there were pretty last time?"

Marquis Xuanping: Can you shut the hell up?!

Thinking of something, Tang Yueshan slung his broadsword over his shoulder and said with utmost seriousness, "But I just heard something. Your old flame is coming. Don't let her find out you've been out drinking and carousing. Women can be terrifying when they're jealous! Don't worry, I won't tell anyone!"

Marquis Xuanping: What the hell haven't you said yet?

"Most importantly," Tang Yueshan lowered his voice, "you have to hide Chu Feipeng well, don't let your old flame find out. You can refuse other people if they want him, but if she wants him, I'm afraid you can't handle it."

Marquis Xuanping, who had always been the one to sell others, was completely sold out by Tang Yueshan, leaving him with nothing but his underwear.

As the saying goes, the way of Heaven is a cycle, and no one escapes the wrath of Heaven.

After Tang Yueshan finished speaking, he belatedly realized that something was wrong with the atmosphere inside the tent. He looked behind the curtain and saw the Crown Princess wearing a royal blue python robe.

Tang Yueshan stood there dumbfounded for three seconds: "It sounds like someone's calling me, I'm going now!"

Having said that, Marshal Tang, who had stirred up a hornet's nest, decisively withdrew from the scene of a major social disaster!

The atmosphere inside the tent was even more eerie than before.

Shangguan Yan originally wanted to apologize for leaving without saying goodbye back then, but her eyes suddenly turned dangerous: "Hand in a heist? Are you going to go out and rob the people of my Great Yan? And sleep with the girls of my Great Yan? They say that a scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation. Xiao Ji, you really have made me look at you with new eyes."

Marquis Xuanping was wronged.

Since arriving in Quyang, he has never mentioned anything about robbing people in the city, and the idea of ​​visiting brothels is utter nonsense. He doesn't even remember ever saying that the girls in the pleasure quarters are pretty.

In war, life and death are at stake, fortune and misfortune can strike at any moment; who has the mind to worry about such things?

"Don't listen to Old Tang," Marquis Xuanping said with a headache. "I never thought of it that way; it was his own idea."

Shangguan Yan: "Heh, it's none of my business whether you go or not. All we've done is have a son. Don't expect me to still be hung up on you all these years, do you?"

Marquis Xuanping: ...This seems to be my line.

Shangguan Yan, being the Crown Princess, wasn't so obsessed with romantic relationships. The idea that "my son's father is going to a brothel" or "I, his old flame, am going to be jealous" was simply not true.

In her heart, her son came first, and the country and its people second.

Men are all fleeting.

Shangguan Yan seized the key point and angrily used her aunt's palace intrigue skills, launching the first attack: "What about Chu Feipeng? Judging from your companion's tone, he doesn't seem to be dead. Xiao Ji, I've always felt indebted to you all these years, but it turns out you were just scheming against me."

Marquis Xuanping gritted his teeth and held his forehead.

Tang Yueshan, why didn't I kill you back then!

...

Gu Jiao went to the wounded soldiers' camp to visit Cheng Fugui and the others, telling them to take good care of themselves. Afterwards, she went to Mu Qingchen's place.

However, Mu Qingchen was not in her own tent.

The cavalryman said he went to practice his swordsmanship outside the camp.

He felt unwell after his first murder and retched while leaning against a tree.

Now, under that same big tree, he is no longer troubled by killing, but instead strives to kill even more enemies.

He thrust out his sword again and again, practicing his deadly moves that could strike with a single blow.

His white robes can be as smooth and warm as jade, or as sharp and deadly as a blade.

Gu Jiao didn't disturb him; she watched quietly for a while before turning and leaving.

The imperial army was still in the city and had not yet arrived at the camp. Since Shangguan Yan had not announced her identity, Gu Jiao was unaware that she had come to the camp.

As she passed by Tang Yueshan's tent, she heard rustling noises coming from inside. What was Tang Yueshan doing so late at night?

She walked over with a puzzled look, lifted the curtain and peeked inside, only to see Tang Yueshan hurriedly packing his things.

She hummed in response and asked, "Where are you going?"

They've only been here a few days, are they already leaving?

Tang Yueshan grabbed a few jars of wound medicine and some dry food and packed them into his bundle: "I'm going to Pucheng to hide with Old Gu for a few days."

Gu Jiao tilted her head and looked at him strangely: "Why are you hiding?"

Tang Yueshan wasn't afraid of losing face and said bluntly, "If I betray Lao Xiao and don't hide, Lao Xiao might kill me."

Gu Jiao: "..."

While packing his things, Tang Yueshan recounted what had happened in the tent: "...It's not entirely my fault. I didn't know his old flame was here. I was just thinking that since his old flame is the Crown Princess, there should be some kind of commotion when she comes to the military camp. Who knew she would be so eager to go see him as soon as she arrived, and wouldn't even let anyone announce her arrival? Isn't that clearly a prelude to him—"

He didn't say anything more after that.

Tang Yueshan could be careless with his words in front of Marquis Xuanping, but Gu Jiao was a young lady, and he knew he couldn't offend her ears.

Gu Jiao: "Oh, the Crown Princess is here."

The imperial army should have entered the city by then.

As for why she didn't inform the Marquis of Xuanping but went directly to him, Gu Jiao didn't think much of it.

That's between the two of them; she won't interfere.

Gu Jiao stroked her chin: "The Liang army is no longer a threat, and the possibility of a counterattack is slim. The next step is to completely drive the Liang army out of Yanmen Pass and reclaim the new city occupied by the Nangong family. Quyang City is safe for the time being. I will go to Pucheng with you."

Tang Yueshan asked, "You're going too? Aren't you staying here?"

Gu Jiao said, "We don't need me here for the time being."

The Black Wind Cavalry have just experienced a major battle and will not engage in battle again anytime soon.

Gu Jiao said, "The intelligence from Pucheng is very important. It would be better if more people went."

"Yes." Tang Yueshan wholeheartedly agreed with this.

The State of Jin was the most powerful of the six states, with far superior military and financial strength compared to the State of Liang. The general they brought was Gongsun Yu, who was much more troublesome than Chu Feipeng.

"Alright, let's go find Old Gu!"

Incidentally, he was also very interested in seeing the scene of Old Gu and the little girl "recognizing" each other; it would definitely be very interesting.

Tang Yueshan, being mischievous, deliberately didn't tell Gu Jiao that her identity had already been exposed to Gu Chao, and he was just waiting to see the two of them make a fool of themselves.

Gu Jiao frowned at him: "I feel like you're up to something."

Is it that obvious?

Tang Yueshan said in a serious tone, "I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

...

Gu Jiao also returned to the camp to pack some medicinal herbs and tools for the crime, and took a first-aid kit and a set of night clothes with her.

At this moment, Shangguan Yan was still in the Xuanping Marquis's tent. The candlelight had been moved, and no shadow could be cast on the tent.

Gu Jiao thought about it and decided not to go in and disturb them.

She went to inform Master Hu, asking him to tell the Crown Princess and his "father" that she and Old Tang were going to Pucheng to gather military intelligence, and they estimated they would return in three to five days.

"Why don't you wait until you've finished your audience with the Crown Princess before you go?" Master Hu was thinking of Gu Jiao's best interests. This was a golden opportunity to show off in front of the Crown Princess, and she would surely remember his master's merit.

However, if the imperial army or the border guards also achieve military merits during the time that the master is away from Quyang, then some of the master's glory may be taken away.

Master Hu is overthinking it. Commander Xiao is the Crown Princess's beloved daughter-in-law. What merits could he possibly have? Who could possibly surpass Gu Jiao?

"No need, I'm leaving."

When Gu Jiao arrived at the tent, Black Wind King was already awake and was waiting for her with great enthusiasm.

Actually, Gu Jiao didn't plan to take Black Wind King with her. She wanted it to rest for a few more days, but Black Wind King had already shed its fatigue and entered battle mode.

This shows that he is determined to go with Gu Jiao.

Gu Jiao patted its neck: "Okay, let's set off together."

Tang Yueshan rode over on the Black Wind Cavalry he was assigned. The Black Wind Cavalry were the most powerful warhorses in the six kingdoms, and once you rode them, you would never look down on any other warhorses.

If the Black Wind Riders are this powerful, I wonder what it feels like to ride the Black Wind King.

Tang Yueshan coughed lightly and said, "Girl, let's make a deal, can I ride your horse?"

Gu Jiao said, "Then can I borrow your bow?"

Tang Yueshan quickly reached back to protect the Tang family bow on his back, saying warily, "Only the heir of our Tang family is qualified to touch the Tang family bow. You cannot!"

Gu Jiao ignored him and mounted her horse.

Suddenly, Black Wind King attacked Tang Yueshan's horse. It raised its front hooves, which startled the horse so much that its mane bristled and its hoof almost broke off!

"Hey!" Tang Yueshan quickly bent down to tighten the reins and calm the frightened Black Wind Riders.

Gu Jiao gracefully raised her hand and easily touched the Tang family bow on his back twice.

Here, I touched it.

Tang Yueshan: "..."

The two, one large and one small, sped into the night, leaving Quyang City and heading towards Pucheng.

Gu Jiao knew a shortcut that would allow her to reach Pucheng before dawn.

However, Pucheng was occupied by the Jin army, making it difficult to infiltrate.

The two had to disguise themselves, as did their horses, so that no one could tell they were the powerful Black Wind King and Black Wind Riders.

"Girl, will this really work?"

In a grove near the city gate, Tang Yueshan, under Gu Jiao's direction, smeared mud on two horses.

Gu Jiao was busy grooming the Black Wind King's mane, making it as messy as possible so they would look like they had escaped from a nearby city.

Gu Jiao then disguised herself and Tang Yueshan.

"Are they father and daughter?" Tang Yueshan asked.

Gu Jiao glanced at him and said, "It's the young master and the mute servant."

Tang Yueshan: "..."

By the time everything was ready, it was already dawn.

The two men, looking utterly disheveled, rode their dirty horses, which were also covered in what appeared to be blood, to the gates of Pucheng.

Unlike Marquis Xuanping, Tang Yueshan did not have an old lover from the State of Yan. He could not speak the language of Yan and could only understand a little.

Therefore, the character of the mute slave is very suitable for him.

There were already many people queuing at the city gate. Some of them were able-bodied men captured by the Jin army from the surrounding areas, while others were villagers who sold vegetables and grains for the Jin army. They were all going to sell their hard-earned crops at very low prices.

In addition, there were some fearless martial arts practitioners and ordinary people returning to the city.

Tang Yueshan whispered, "Wouldn't it be a bit unbelievable that we're escaping from another city? Who would flee to Jin army territory?"

“Traitor,” Gu Jiao said.

Uh... this works?

"I...I've come to join the Jin army! My father was from Yan, and my mother was from Liang. Because our two countries were at war, they dragged my mother out and brutally murdered her! They even want to kill me! They say I'm a bastard child of Liang! I refuse to accept this! Why?!"

At the city gate, a young man about to enter the city broke down in tears.

Tang Yueshan's lips twitched. There really are such people?

Just as it was almost Gu Jiao's turn, Gu Jiao's purse suddenly fell out.

She was about to dismount to pick it up when a fair, clean hand picked up her purse and handed it to her.

"Young man, you dropped something."

He was a handsome young man with delicate features.

Gu Jiao took the purse: "Thank you."

This was a birthday gift from her great-aunt before she left, and she always carried it with her.

The boy smiled.

Among a group of disheveled people entering the city, the boy's clothes were so clean that people couldn't help but take a second look at him.

Gu Jiao's gaze followed him.

He walked up to a carriage and said through the window, "Young master, I couldn't buy the candied hawthorns you wanted. The old woman didn't set up her stall today either."

also.

This means it's not the first time they've come to buy candied hawthorns.

With war raging, the old woman probably wouldn't dare come, but this young man stubbornly comes to wait for her every day.

The young servant boy boarded the carriage.

The carriage slowly drove into the city gate.

This person had nothing to do with her, and Gu Jiao was about to look away when a gust of west wind blew in and the curtain of the car window was lifted.

Gu Jiao saw the incomparably handsome face inside the carriage.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

Husband?

No, Xiao Heng went east to Cangxue Pass, he couldn't possibly be here.

That person is—

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(End of this chapter)