Chapter 87 I knew you could come back alive, Captain!
When I went out, the autumn wind blew with dead leaves, piercing through my clothes and making me feel cold to the bone.
Xiao Ning couldn't help but shrink back.
When Yuzhu saw her, she hurried over.
"My Lord..."
Seeing that Xiao Ning was in a bad mood, Yuzhu lowered her voice and called out in a low voice.
Xiao Ning looked at Yuzhu and said, "Keep an eye on the old marquis and report to me if anything happens."
When Yuzhu heard this, she understood that the old marquis was probably not in good condition...
I just heard from the maid serving in the courtyard that the old marquis can't even finish half a bowl of rice in one meal recently.
Yuzhu nodded and comforted Xiao Ning, "Don't worry too much, my lord. Maybe the old marquis will be happy to see you and get better..."
When Xiao Ning returned to Zhengde Residence, the people in the courtyard saw him and surrounded him, shouting with red eyes, "Young Master..."
Because these people's personal indentures were all with Xiao Ning, and Shen Shi couldn't kick them out, she kept them in Zhengdeju, but she withheld their salary and expenses.
Everyone has been very busy lately.
But fortunately, it was only tight for a few days.
Now that the prince has returned, they no longer have to live frugally and be bullied...
Xiao Ning nodded to everyone, "You've been suffering recently."
Everyone shook their heads: "You, my lord, have truly suffered along the way..."
The maids and servants surrounded Xiao Ning, crying and laughing.
As the master and servant were talking, a servant came to announce, "My Lord, there's a man outside who calls himself Xu Chong and wants to see you. He claims to be one of your soldiers."
Xiao Ning stood up upon hearing this, "Hurry and invite him in!"
Seeing that Xiao Ning was going to meet guests, the maids and servants dispersed, some made tea, some cleaned the yard.
Xu Chong was quickly brought in.
When he saw Xiao Ning, Xu rushed up and gave him a big hug.
There was hearty laughter everywhere.
"Hahahahahaha, I knew you would come back alive, Captain!"
He slapped Xiao Ning's back with both hands so hard that Xiao Ning felt like vomiting.
Xiao Ning: “…”
She pushed Xu Chong away and punched him on the shoulder, "Even if I don't die outside, you'll beat me to death!"
Xu Chong stumbled back a step after being hit, but he didn't care. He shook his shoulders and grinned, "I'm so happy!"
Xiao Ning also laughed, "How have you guys been doing while I've been away?"
Speaking of this, Xu Chong couldn't help but snort: "Our team was almost broken up and reorganized! If we hadn't fought to the death, I guess by the time you return to the camp, there won't be a single scum left!"
Xiao Ning: "...In order to avoid being reorganized, you guys started a fight with General Zhou? Who was the leader? You?"
Xu Chong smiled smugly, "No, we've already had a quarrel with General Du. Why would we have to quarrel with Zhou Jiang? Let's just go straight to the point and convince General Du!"
Xiao Ning: “…”
Xu Chong continued, "I did start it, but it was Li Yuan who caused the most trouble!"
Xiao Ning looked at him in surprise.
In her impression, Li Yuan had a good temper. He did whatever she told him to do. He was quite smart and didn't talk much. How could it be...
Xu Chong: "He was beaten with fifty military sticks! I was only beaten with twenty."
Judging from his expression, he still feels a little regretful.
Xiao Ning: “…”
No, are you still comparing yourself with others?
Xiao Ning said speechlessly: "How is Li Yuan now? Is he in the camp? I will go back to see him this afternoon."
Xu Chong: “…”
Xu Chong frowned and said unhappily, "Captain, your heart is about to go to your armpits! I was beaten too, why do you only care about him and not me?"
Xiao Ning's face was full of question marks.
Is this also a comparison?
You are full of energy and a slap with such strength can make someone vomit. What could happen?
Xiao Ning rolled his eyes at Xu Chong and continued to ask, "How is Li Yuan?"
Xu Chong: “…”
Unhappy!
But he still replied honestly: "I'm recovering well. I was able to get out of bed two days ago. I even rushed to see you today!"
Xiao Ning pretended not to notice the displeasure on Xu Chong's face, "That's good."
"General Zhou said that the captain just returned to the capital, so there's no need to rush back to duty. It's not too late to go back after a few days of rest."
Xiao Ning nodded. "It's almost noon. Why don't you stay and have a quick meal before going back?"
Hearing this, Xu Chong's droopy face finally brightened up: "Give me more meat! And some wine!"
Xiao Ning found it a little funny and raised his chin towards the maid beside him. The maid bowed and went down to make arrangements.
He walked to the stone table in the yard and sat down. The maid who had been waiting for a long time immediately came forward to serve him tea.
Xu Chong was a rough man. He picked up the teacup, drank it in one gulp, and spat out the tea leaves.
The maid's eyes went dark.
In the large mansion, she met only elegant people. Even the servants followed their example. They couldn't be called elegant, but no one would be so rude.
Xiao Ning didn't react much. When he finished drinking, he signaled the dazed maid to add another cup of tea.
Xu Chong smacked his lips and said, "The taste is a bit bland, not tasty."
Xiao Ning put the cup on the table with a smile, "Then let someone make you a pot of strong tea."
Xu Chong nodded, "I need strong tea to feel refreshed!"
Upon hearing this, the maid left and went to make strong tea.
Xiao Ning asked him, "Tell me in detail what happened."
Xu Chong said, "A few days ago, when His Majesty returned to the court, news broke that you and the princess had fallen off a cliff and died. Within two days, General Zhou came to tell us that he wanted to disband our squad and reorganize it into different teams."
"No one wants to. Captain, you've put a lot of effort into building up our team. We don't want to just disappear like this."
"We all decided to push Li Yuan to be the leader. He's been leading the troops since you were away. We want to inherit your will and become soaring eagles. We don't want to be stuck with those weaklings and become sick birds!"
Xiao Ning: “…”
"Then we protested collectively, blocking the entrance to General Du's barracks and forcing him to listen to our ideas."
"Then General Du had Li Yuan and I arrested and beaten with sticks..."
"But we brothers are all tough guys, who would be afraid of him? The other brothers didn't say a word and continued to block General Du every day."
"Afterwards, several of our brothers were beaten with sticks, but we declared that as long as no one died, the team would not fall! After a few days, General Du relented and said that after Li Yuan recovered from his injuries, he would promote him to captain."
Xiao Ning was a little moved after hearing this. She had only led them for a few months, but they were so loyal to her.
Even Xu Chong, the notorious troublemaker, was willing to submit to Li Yuan for the sake of the team.
The maid brought him some strong tea. Xiao Ning poured him a cup himself, using tea instead of wine, and clinked glasses with him. "Let's not talk about it anymore. Our brotherly feelings are all in this cup."
The two of them tilted their heads back and drank it in one gulp.
Xu Chong said with a sigh, "This is more delicious!"
Xiao Ning: “…”
Xiao Ning's face wrinkled into a bitter gourd.
She wanted to stick out her tongue, but she felt that doing so in front of her subordinates was not in line with her image of being wise and brave, so she restrained herself.
I just asked the maid to bring two more cups of tea.
After lunch, Xu Chong left the mansion and returned to the camp happily.
Xiao Ning took Yuzhu to Shen's yard.
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