Chapter 456 Shocking Scene: You Two Are Together?

The Northern Lebanese army marched on.

Although their morale was high, it was no match for the biting sandstorm that made it difficult for them to move.

Suddenly, a soldier staggered and fell to his knees, as he suddenly lost weight due to the high wind pressure.

Hu Lie grabbed the soldier whose head was stuck in the sand dune and said, "What kind of weather is this? Every time I open my mouth, I eat sand." He spat out a mouthful of sand.

Hu Chenhui could read the celestial phenomena. He looked up at the sky and said worriedly, "I think the wind will blow for another three hours, and there are signs that it will snow."

The soldier hastily wiped his face and said thank you, "Thank you, brother."

Hearing Hu Chen's words, he said with a mournful face, "Ah? Not only is there such a strong wind, but there's also snow? God isn't on our side."

Hearing their conversation, Hu Feng, who was walking ahead, turned around and shouted, "Man can conquer nature! You're scared just because of a little wind, sand, rain, and snow?"

The soldier said, "Who's afraid? I was just complaining. We, the Northern Li, will definitely win! With a wise and capable emperor like him, I have nothing to fear!"

The two Hu brothers behind them exchanged a glance. It seemed that the emperor held immense power in the army and was a force to be reckoned with in maintaining morale.

As long as he was there, no matter what unfavorable situation they faced, the soldiers' hearts would not be scattered like sand, but rather they would firmly believe in victory.

Hu Lie used a sledgehammer to press against the soldier's lower back: "You're too thin, I'll push you along."

At this moment, an order came from the front, instructing the soldiers to gather close together and form a human wall. This would effectively block the sandstorm, and the soldiers on the outer ring would be rotated periodically to ensure that everyone could get adequate rest.

Before long, the pitch-black sky seemed to be torn apart by something, the dark clouds that covered the sky dispersed, and the soft moonlight shone on the soldiers' armor.

The sandstorm that had been roaring moments before froze in mid-air, and millions of suspended grains of sand condensed into golden dust under the moonlight.

The soldiers' crimson helmet plumes, no longer billowing wildly, were now slowly drooping in an incredible arc.

The marching troops stopped, and even the tallest horse at the front slowed its pace.

Zhao Mingyan looked up at the crescent moon that appeared in the night sky, and asked the person behind him to his left, "General Zhenbei, what do you think of this celestial phenomenon?"

Each matter was kept separate from military affairs, and neither the emperor nor his minister brought personal matters into the military proceedings.

Wei Ting was quite knowledgeable about celestial phenomena. After a moment's thought, he replied, "Your Majesty, the moon is bright and the stars are few. This is an auspicious sign, indicating that the weather will be good in the coming days."

Lieutenant General Feng Xiang said with a beaming smile, "Last time it rained like rain from heaven, and this time the clouds have parted to reveal the moon. It's a really good omen!"

Feng Xiang was right; this omen was exceptionally auspicious.

The soldiers of Beili had never seen such bright moonlight, brighter than a thousand torches.

A gentle breeze caressed the faces of the Northern Li soldiers, lightly dispersing and settling the sand and dust. The sand that had been howling and causing them so much suffering just moments before now lay softly beneath their feet.

However, the moonlight's illumination extends far beyond that.

It not only illuminated the marching route of the Northern Li soldiers, but also created a mirage-like scene before their eyes.

In the darkness, it was as if a bright curtain had appeared before me, projecting onto it...

It turned out to be...

Zhao Mingyan suddenly reined in his horse.

Wei Ting's eyes were fixed on Feng Xiang, whose lips trembled with excitement.

The soldiers behind them stared in disbelief at the scene unfolding before them.

The entire Xijin camp was laid out before everyone's eyes.

The details within the camp are clearly visible: where the granaries are piled high, where the armories are stored, and where the training grounds are...

Everything was laid out before my eyes.

Zhao Mingyan took a breath and said in a deep voice, "Write it down."

Feng Xiang immediately snapped out of his daze, quickly pulled out a piece of deerskin from his pocket, and began writing and drawing on it with lightning speed.

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Northern military camp.

When Ji Qingwu woke up again, the sun was already high in the sky.

She changed her clothes and went outside the tent. The sky was clear and the north wind had become gentle, lifting the ends of her hair.

When Li Yuzong saw her get up, he quickly called for someone to fill in the hole that the wolf had dug in the tent.

The mother wolf wiggled her rear end and rubbed against her skirt. Ji Qingwu patted its head and exclaimed, "What a beautiful day!"

"Who can argue with that?"

With her large pregnant belly, Qi Peiyao walked up to Ji Qingwu and said with a smile, "I can't remember the last time I saw such nice weather."

Ji Qingwu's gaze moved from her round belly to her face, and seeing her red and swollen eyelids, he asked in surprise, "Have you been crying? Is your stomach upset?"

Otherwise, she couldn't understand what could make this open-minded and forthright woman cry.

Qi Peiyao replied, "It's just that the sandstorm was too strong last night, and sand got into my eyes."

Could sand really get through the thick military tent and into her eyes? Ji Qingwu smiled.

In the middle of the night, the Hu brothers received an urgent military order to go to war. Qi Peiyao just lazily turned over and did not go out to see them off.

She did not witness Ji Qingwu's farewell kiss with the emperor.

Qi Peiyao saw that Ji Qingwu's face was fair and tender, unaffected by the wind and sand and scorching sun of the northern lands. Her skin seemed to be covered with a layer of jade light, indicating that she had rested very well.

Unlike her, who tossed and turned in bed late at night, secretly shedding tears several times.

This was the first time the three Hu brothers had left Qi Peiyao's side together, and although the blankets were thick and warm enough, she still felt uncomfortable.

In addition, as she was in her late pregnancy, she didn't know when she would give birth, so Qi Peiyao was still afraid.

So, she lingered near the main tent early in the morning, hoping to see Ji Qingwu and remind her that there was a pregnant woman like herself in the camp.

Ji Qingwu looked at the dark circles under her eyes and considerately explained it to her.

"That's true. The wind was too strong last night, and the tent was making a loud whistling sound. It's normal that you weren't used to it."

Qi Peiyao asked, "Is Dr. Ji quite used to it?"

Ji Qingwu nodded and said, "I lived in this camp for a year or two before, and the environment back then was not as good as it is now."

After saying that, her eyes curved into a smile. Little did she know that she would one day be living in the main tent of the army.

Qi Peiyao observed her expression and asked curiously, "You met the Emperor back then, and the two of you fell in love?"

Fortunately, there was no one nearby except for the guards standing at the edge. Ji Qingwu's heart skipped a beat when she heard the bold question.

She thought for a moment and whispered, "I guess so."

After all, they even had children after that.

Qi Peiyao was dissatisfied with her ambiguous answer, nudged her arm, and pressed, "What do you mean by 'considered'? Yes or no.

Ji Qingwu glanced at her and said, "Yes, yes, yes."

Qi Peiyao then realized that her behavior was impolite. She said cautiously, "Your large families in Lin'an have many rules. If I have offended you unintentionally, please don't hold it against me."

Ji Qingwu said nonchalantly, "It's alright."

She had something else she wanted to do before leaving, saying, "I need to see Vice General Chi. You..."

Qi Peiyao said, "I'll go with you."