Chapter 29 Reporting to the Gyeonggi Camp
In the carriage, Shen Zhiyi asked Shen Xiang, "Father, what do you think of Xiao Yanqing today?"
Chen Xiang said: "From what I have seen today, although this boy has some thoughts, he is a bit frivolous. It is hard to believe that he could endure in the Marquis' Mansion for several years."
Shen Zhiyi didn't think so. "If that's all he really had in mind, how could he have endured it for years when Jingyuan Marquis Mansion treated him like that?"
Minister Chen stroked his beard, and things related to Xiao Ning quickly filtered through his mind like a revolving lantern. He had endured the reputation of being a dandy and a fool for several years, until a few days ago when he cried in the streets, every word was heartbreaking, and was reported to the emperor, and only then was he rewarded with an entrance to the camp outside the capital.
Chen Xiang chuckled and picked up the pot to pour himself tea.
"This kid is quite interesting. Let's keep him. Maybe he can be useful in the future."
Shen Zhiyi should be.
…
The one-month honeymoon period is finally over.
Xiao Ning happily packed Chunsheng's luggage and prepared to go to work in the Jingji camp.
Chunsheng helped Xiao Ning pack his clothes and asked in confusion, "Sir, why are we packing so many pieces of clothing?"
Xiao Ning said, "We're going to the camp to serve as soldiers. How can I, a mere lieutenant, go home every day? If I don't bring some clothes to change into, will my clothes become smelly?"
Chunsheng scratched his head: "But remember, those with military ranks in the Gyeonggi Camp don't have to stay in the camp every day. They take turns on duty, and you are of noble status..."
"What's wrong with having a military rank? What's wrong with having a noble status?"
Xiao Ning patted Chunsheng on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Chunsheng, we must be ambitious. When my grandfather was alive, he was a great general. My father was also very famous back then."
"As the heir of a marquisate, I must emulate them. I can't just live my whole life in a muddle, right?"
The prince, who had always been a playboy, was now determined to work hard. Chunsheng was of course fully supportive. He nodded heavily and said, "Prince, you will definitely not disappoint the old marquis!"
Xiao Ning patted his shoulder and said, "Put away those books for me too."
Thinking that she would probably only come back on her day off after work, Xiao Ning planned to go and say hello to Shang Xi. After all, they were husband and wife now.
She should have informed the princess of her itinerary.
When Shang Xi arrived at Wuhengyuan, he was about to go out.
He was dressed in a bright red palace dress, holding a round fan of the same color in his hand, and was supported by Furong.
It looks exactly like a picture of a noble lady traveling.
Seeing Xiao Ning, he stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"
Xiao Ning retracted his admiring gaze and coughed lightly: "Princess, please go out."
Shang Xi rolled his eyes at her.
I don't understand why she asks questions even though she already knows the answer and talks nonsense.
"Well, Your Highness, before the wedding, His Majesty issued an imperial decree ordering me to take up my post at the Gyeonggi Camp one month after the wedding. The time has come."
Shang Xi said "hmm", "Since it is His Majesty's order, you can go."
Xiao Ning responded and bowed to Shang Xi, "I came here today to say goodbye to the princess. Now that I'm in the camp, it won't be convenient for me to go home every day. If there's anything the princess needs, please remember to send a message to me."
Shang Xi: “…”
He stood on the steps, lowered his eyes to look at Xiao Ning for a moment, and said in a calm voice: "I know."
Xiao Ning: "Alright, then take care, Princess!"
Shang Xi raised his chin towards him, then turned and left holding Furong's hand.
Xiao Ning: “…”
Just leave like that?
Don’t you even tell her to take care?
Looking at Shang Xi's receding back, Xiao Ning casually picked up a leaf, put it in his mouth, put his hands behind his back, and left humming an unknown song.
The next day, Xiao Ning, wearing a brand new royal blue narrow-sleeved riding suit and riding a tall horse, arrived at the gate of the Jingji camp.
The black military flag fluttered in the wind at the door.
"This is a strategic location for the military camp. All outsiders, please leave immediately!"
The soldier guarding the gate shouted.
Xiao Ning dismounted, threw the reins to Chunsheng, and stepped forward to address the soldiers, saying, "I am Xiao Yanqing, the son of Marquis Jingyuan and consort of Princess Duanhui. The marriage leave granted by His Majesty has expired, and I have come to report to the main camp today!"
The soldiers looked at each other, and one of them said, "Please wait a moment. I'll go in and inform you."
Xiao Ning nodded, "Sorry for the trouble."
Xiao Ning waited for almost an incense stick of time before the soldiers came out with their men.
The man who came was a handsome young man, about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He looked Xiao Ning up and down and asked, "Are you Xiao Yanqing?"
Xiao Ning bowed and said, "It is me."
"Okay, follow me, you will work under me from now on." Zhou Jiang said.
Xiao Ning said yes with a very serious attitude.
Chunsheng was about to follow in, leading his horse, but was stopped by a soldier, "You can't go in."
Xiao Ning turned around.
The gatekeeper explained, "You must have a transfer order to enter the barracks. This time, only your name is on the order. No one else can follow you in."
Xiao Ning didn't say much after hearing this. He gave Chunsheng a few instructions, asked him to go back, and led the horse into the camp.
Zhou Jiang walked in front with very fast steps, and it was obvious that he was an impatient person.
Xiao Ning followed behind, leading the horse.
Occasionally, a patrol team would pass by and take a closer look at the two of them.
Zhou Jiang brought Xiao Ning to the camp in the north corner. A team was training on the training ground, and the shouts of killing were deafening.
Zhou Jiang nodded his chin towards the stage in the middle of the martial arts arena. "Look, that's General Du, the commander of our North Camp. I'll take you to the barracks and get you settled. After the training is over, I'll take you to see the general."
"Yes, General." Xiao Ning bowed his head respectfully, his attitude very humble.
Zhou Jiang took her and quickly came to a row of barracks.
Because everyone went to the drill ground, there were only a few soldiers on duty, and the barracks was very quiet.
"General Zhou."
When the soldiers saw Zhou Jiang leading his men over, they stopped and greeted them.
Zhou Jiang hummed, and instructed, "Come here, help Captain Xiao lead the horse to the stable."
The soldiers looked at each other, and someone stepped out to take the reins from Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning said "thank you" and hurriedly took the bag off the horse's back and put it on his shoulder.
Zhou Jiang brought Xiao Ning to a barracks on the left. "Here, when it's your turn to be on duty, just deal with it here."
The room is small, but clean and independent.
Xiao Ning was very satisfied and clasped his fists towards Zhou Jiang, saying, "Thank you, General Zhou! I will be counting on you in the future!"
Seeing Xiao Ning's understanding and tact, Zhou Jiang smiled heartily and patted her shoulder: "Alright, you can pack up first. It will probably take two days to arrange your personal guards, so just make do for today."
Xiao Ning thanked him again.
"You're welcome. We're all brothers in the same battalion from now on."
After Zhou Jiang left, Xiao Ning began to clean up the room and put the clothes he brought into order.
When she went out, several soldiers looked at her from afar. She waved to them enthusiastically, but they all turned their heads and ignored her.
Xiao Ning: “…”
No, what does this mean?
Are the soldiers in Gyeonggi Camp so unfriendly?
Xiao Ning wasn't angry either. He walked over and spoke naturally, "Don't you brothers need to go to practice?"
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