Chapter 314 The General Is Not the Only One with Shortsightedness
With Shang Xi's gentle massage, Xiao Ning's headache was relieved a lot.
She patted Shang Xi's hand, signaling him that it was okay.
So the two of them got dressed and went out.
Shang Xi glanced at Xiao Ning's chest and asked, "Are you not going to tie it up anymore?"
Xiao Ning said: "No more."
Shang Xi understood everything instantly after hearing this and said angrily, "So I'm the same as everyone else!"
She now wants to be the emperor and is ready to confront everyone before telling him.
Then what does he mean to her?
You keep saying you love him, but what’s the result?
She didn't even confess her identity secret to him early on.
Xiao Ning: "...Then you didn't tell me earlier that you were a fake prince. If you had told me earlier, I would have confessed."
Shang Xi: “…”
So it's all his fault?
He snorted coldly, "Isn't it okay for a real prince?"
"If I don't tell you my life story, will I know it only after you ascend the throne?"
Xiao Ning patted his shoulder and said, "Why are you so angry? What difference does it make whether you know it earlier or later? Anyway, we are tied together for life."
Shang Xi: “…”
That being said, the difference isn't that big.
Seeing Shang Xi's expression ease up a bit, Xiao Ning said, "Let's go, wash up and eat quickly, then we'll go to Zhangye to ask for leave. Li Yuan will organize the army today, and we'll set off tomorrow to go back and meet the two real princes."
Shang Xi nodded slightly and took Xiao Ning's hand.
Xiao Ning: “…”
No, why would I hold hands when I’m just going to wash my face?
Let people see the joke...
Although he thought so, Xiao Ning did not shake off his hand. The two of them walked hand in hand to the well to fetch water for washing.
After dinner, the couple went to find Zhangye together.
Zhangye was training the newly recruited soldiers. When he heard the report, he quickly signaled his deputy general to take over and strode away.
Someone served tea to Xiao Ning and Shang Xi, and they were sipping it.
Seeing Zhang Ye coming over, Xiao Ning subconsciously put down his teacup and stood up, but Shang Xi was still sitting upright in his seat.
Only after Zhang Ye saluted the two men did Shang Xi stand up, support him with one hand, and say, "You're welcome, General."
Xiao Ning: “…”
After all, he has been an emperor for more than 20 years, so he has a good sense of propriety when dealing with his subjects.
"Your Highness and the General have come to see me today. Do you have something for me to do?"
Shang Xi shook his head and said, "Mr. Zhang, General Xiao and I have come here today to resign. Now that Cangzhou City has been rebuilt and the Xiongnu court has been defeated, it's time for us to leave."
Zhangye's heart skipped a beat when these words came out.
He asked in a trembling voice: "Your Highness, you are going, but, but..."
Shang Xi smiled at him and said, "It's getting late. General Xiao and I are going to the army. General, please stay."
After saying that, he turned around and extended his hand towards Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning: “…”
She was a little speechless and didn't understand why he liked holding hands in public so much. Didn't he feel embarrassed?
But seeing that he stretched out his hand persistently, Xiao Ning didn't want to offend him in front of Zhangye, so he had to put his hand into his silently.
And when Shang Xi stretched out his hand, Zhangye's eyes naturally and subconsciously followed his hand and looked at Xiao Ning.
This sight made Zhangye feel like he was struck by lightning.
Zhangye had a wife and concubines, and he was very familiar with the body structure of women. Naturally, he would not be so blind as to think that Xiao Ning had a swollen chest.
After years of binding her chest, the rise and fall of her chest was not that big.
But compared to men, it is still very clear.
Zhangye looked up with trembling eyes, and his eyes fell on Xiao Ning's face.
It was still that young and handsome face. I was impressed by her bravery and never thought about anything else.
Looking at this face again now, except for the pair of sword-like eyebrows, the rest of the facial features... including the overall lines of the face, are relatively soft.
"General Zhang, don't look around."
Shang Xi stepped forward and blocked his sight.
Zhangye: “…”
Xiao Ning: “…”
She raised her hand and patted Shang Xi's shoulder, signaling him not to do that.
After Shang Xi reluctantly stepped aside, Xiao Ning clasped his fist towards Zhang Ye and said with a smile, "General Zhang, let me introduce myself again. I am Xiao Ning, female."
Zhang Ye hadn't recovered from the shock of Xiao Ning being a woman. He swallowed hard and clasped his fists towards Xiao Ning, saying, "Zhang...is so blind that I couldn't even tell that the general was wearing makeup."
Xiao Ning smiled and said, "The general is not the only one who is short-sighted."
Shang Xi: “…”
Who should I choose?
The people in the northwest are tough and many women participated in the battle to defend the city at the end of the year, so Zhangye did not look down on women.
But he was still shocked.
A woman who led an army at the age of nineteen, and who is now only twenty-two, commanded over a hundred thousand soldiers, crossed the desert, and marched into the Xiongnu royal court...
When we entered the city yesterday, the captured Xiongnu nobles were locked in cages and paraded through the streets with the troops. They were often pelted with rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs by the people.
Her record is clear to everyone.
The original depression caused by His Highness's homosexuality disappeared at this moment.
It turns out that His Highness likes such an outstanding woman...
Zhangye's attitude towards Xiao Ning became more respectful.
Xiao Ning knew clearly what Zhangye was thinking. She glanced at Shang Xi and saw that he was looking straight ahead, as if he didn't care about Zhangye's attitude.
"General Zhang, go and do your thing. There's no need to see us off."
Zhang Ye clasped his fists towards them and said, "After Your Highness and the General have finished packing, we will go with you two to the military camp to pay tribute to Princess Huaxun."
Xiao Ning nodded.
So the two of them returned to where they lived again.
After packing his clothes and belongings, he went to the Xiao family army camp outside Cangzhou City with Zhangye and others.
They were brought to Princess Huaxun's coffin.
Looking at the thin coffin, everyone felt uncomfortable.
A princess of a noble country married the Huns. Now that the two countries are at war, the princess commits suicide on the battlefield to boost morale.
But Her Royal Highness, who had devoted herself to Dayong regardless of life or death, could only be carried in such a thin coffin and transported to Shengjing.
When I return to Shengjing, I'm afraid my body will rot and be undignified...
Officials in Cangzhou City burned incense and paper in front of the coffin to commemorate the princess named Huaxun.
After the memorial service ended, everyone left. Xiao Ning brought Shang Xi to the central military camp which had been set up long ago.
She watched Shang Xi unpack his bag and stopped him, saying, "Don't do it. We're leaving tomorrow and we'll have to pack again then."
Shang Xi: "...but these things are used every day."
Xiao Ning: "You won't die if you use it less for a day."
Shang Xi: “…”
"Okay, since you have nothing to do right now, go catch up on some sleep. I'll go out and take a look."
Shang Xi held her back and said, "Aning, you should catch up on some sleep too."
Xiao Ning said, "We're leaving tomorrow. As the commander-in-chief, do you think it's appropriate for me to sleep in the tent?"
Shang Xi: "...health is more important."
Xiao Ning raised his hand and touched his head, then smiled and said, "Okay, Ling Hui, be obedient."
Shang Xi: “…”
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