Chapter 397 Good news.
When Zhao Ying arrived at Pei Chen's residence, he was not there.
Presumably he was discussing follow-up matters with the generals, Zhao Ying was not in a hurry. Pei Chen's temporary residence was a large courtyard, which was more desolate than his residence in the capital.
There is almost no green and it looks bare.
There was only snow all over the yard.
Zhao Ying ordered his servants, "I am very tired after a day's journey. Please bring me some water. I need to take a bath."
The servants naturally had no objection and went to make arrangements.
Pei Chen was indeed busy, but he soon learned of Wei Chan's arrival, and Wei Chan was also attending the meeting.
It was already evening when it was over.
Wei Chan and Wei Er stayed for a while. After they finished talking, Wei Chan was about to leave, but she saw that Pei Chen had no intention of leaving at all, and even had to deal with military affairs.
Wei Chan paused, "Coach, did you have a fight with Yingying?"
In the past, when he was in the North, the commander would squeeze out time to see Zhao Ying after discussing important matters every day, even if it was just a glance, even if it was just holding hands or a light kiss.
But she also felt that Pei Chen's condition at the moment did not seem like he was quarreling, at least she did not see any emotional fluctuations.
Pei Chen looked up in confusion, "What?"
Thinking that Wei Chan came from the northern border, he hurriedly stood up and immediately asked, "Master Wei, you are good friends with Yingying, but what did she say to you? Is she angry with me?"
That doesn't seem like it. In the letter he just received today, Yingying was still expressing her longing for her between the lines.
Oh yes, Yingying also said that she had given him a surprise today.
Thinking of this, Pei Chen stretched out his hand to Wei Chan, "What did Yingying ask you to bring me?"
It's time to take it out.
Wei Chan: “…”
"Yingying didn't ask me to bring anything to you." She was a little confused now.
"Impossible!" Pei Chen said firmly: "Yingying said in the letter that she has something for me today."
Wei Chan said: "Since Yingying wants to give you this, go ask Yingying, why did you kiss me?"
"I'm on the front line, how can I ask..." Pei Chen said this, as if he suddenly thought of something, and immediately turned around and left.
He left the Wei brothers and sisters behind and hurried towards his residence.
At this moment, there are only two words in my mind: Yingying, Yingying...
From a distance, Pei Chen saw that his house was lit. He was a little homesick for a moment. His legs felt as if they were filled with lead, his palms were sweaty, and big beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
Could it be... Yingying?
Pei Chen's Adam's apple rolled, but he finally took a slow step and walked towards his house.
He had sharp hearing and clearly heard the sound of water coming from the house. Thinking of what Zhao Ying had said to him a few days ago, Pei Chen thought of something.
After a long time, Pei Chen finally slowly pushed open the door.
All you see is red.
There is not much red, but it is particularly eye-catching. A pair of dragon and phoenix candles are burning in the room, and the bathtub from which the sound of water comes is placed behind the screen in the room.
At this moment, a beautiful figure can be seen in the shadow.
"Pei Chen."
Zhao Ying's natural voice sounded, "You haven't forgotten what you promised me last time, right?"
The door opened and then closed again. Pei Chen walked step by step to the screen, but did not dare to take another step.
"Yingying, I..."
"Are you scared?" Zhao Ying stood up suddenly, and Pei Chen met her eyes through the low screen.
Even his eyesight was so good that he could...
He turned around abruptly, but the scene just now kept lingering in his mind, and the air in the room became hot and unbearable.
There was a moment of silence behind me.
Zhao Ying was really a little frustrated and helpless.
She is a woman and has done so much, but Pei Chen is still such a gentleman. What does it mean?
It makes it seem like she...really wants it.
"Yingying." Pei Chen's voice sounded quickly. His whole body was tense, like a taut bowstring that would explode at the slightest touch.
His voice was hoarse, "Have you really thought about it?"
It’s not that he didn’t want it. On the contrary, he wanted it too much. He wanted to be with Yingying forever and cherish Yingying too much.
That's why I am so nervous and cherish it so much.
Even at this moment, he felt a sense of panic and fear for no reason.
He had never known what fear was before. He had always been invincible and had never thought of being afraid or retreating, but now it was different.
There is no mercy on the battlefield and no one can guarantee infallibility.
If something happened to him... He is not married to Yingying now. If he has not taken this last step, Yingying can find another lover in the future.
but……
"Pei Chen."
Zhao Ying's clear voice rang out, "You don't love me anymore? If you don't love me anymore, then we..."
Before Zhao Ying finished her words, Pei Chen turned around abruptly and said, "Yingying, don't talk nonsense. You are the only love of my life."
Now, the beautiful scenery was in full view in his eyes.
Pei Chen froze, flames rising in his eyes, burning fiercely, and in the blink of an eye, he was almost burned to ashes.
The room was quiet with only the sound of his Adam's apple rolling.
Is there anything that Zhao Ying can’t see?
It’s not that Pei Chen doesn’t love her, but he cherishes her too much. However, the more this is the case, the more determined Zhao Ying becomes.
She knew that with the war imminent, Pei Chen was under a lot of pressure.
So does she.
She is not young anymore. Most women of her age would have children already.
She stretched out her hand to Pei Chen, "Hold me."
Pei Chen had no other thoughts at this moment. He was like a wooden man. He quickly walked behind the screen and reached out to hug Zhao Ying.
But Zhao Ying was faster and pulled him.
He pulled Pei Chen into the bathtub, but Zhao Ying came out first, looked at him with curved eyebrows, and said, "Wash first."
She's sweaty all over, don't get close to her.
Pei Chen was not in a hurry.
He washed it thoroughly, even though the beast in his body was roaring wildly, but... Yingying loved cleanliness.
Normally, when they kissed or touched each other, he would clean himself up first, not to mention what was going on next...
Pei Chen scrubbed himself up and down three times, turning all the hot water into cold water, and then stepped out of the bathtub.
He put on a red undergarment, the luscious color covered his honey-colored skin, and the silky silk was loosely tied, revealing his chest and abdominal muscles.
The water drops on the ends of his hair rolled down his neck, slid into his chest, and sank into an unspeakable direction.
Zhao Ying sat on the edge of the bed.
She was also wearing an undergarment of the same color. Although her skin had become rougher and less fair after coming to the North, it was still dazzling in Pei Chen's eyes.
He walked closer to her step by step and stretched out his hand to her, "Yingying..."
"Let's have a drink." Zhao Ying stood up and poured two glasses of wine, one for each person. The two of them tacitly used the method of drinking from each other's cups.
The candlelight flickered, filling the room with spring light.
There is no need to go out tomorrow. The long night will give the two of them enough time...
The next day.
Zhao Ying didn't wake up until noon.
She rubbed her aching waist, secretly cursing Pei Chen for not knowing the severity of the situation. Fortunately, she had been exercising for such a long time since she came to the North, otherwise... I'm afraid she would not be able to bear it.
She guessed that Pei Chen was powerful, but she didn't expect that the fire in the old house would be so scary!
Although Pei Chen is inexperienced, he is extremely talented.
Thinking of the scene last night, Zhao Ying felt her cheeks getting hot, but at the same time, sweetness welled up in her heart.
Perhaps it was because after letting go, the pressure was relieved. Although she was tired, Zhao Ying was in an exceptionally bright and cheerful mood.
Just then, footsteps were heard at the door.
Pei Chen walked in with a bright look on his face. When he saw Zhao Ying's appearance at the moment, his eyes dimmed and a fire flashed across them, but he quickly restrained it.
Things were out of control last night, and he knew what was appropriate.
He held a tray with hot breakfast on it and sat down on the bed. "Are you hungry? Eat something first."
Zhao Ying was shy for only a moment, and soon became confident. What hasn't Zhao Ying experienced?
This kind of thing...even though it's the first time, it's no big deal.
It was Pei Chen's first time as well, so he wasn't embarrassed at all.
Zhao Ying reached out to take the breakfast, and Pei Chen's voice suddenly rang out again, "Does it still hurt?"
Zhao Ying's hand trembled and the noodles in her hand almost spilled.
Her face flushed slightly and she said, "It doesn't hurt."
Pei Chen breathed a sigh of relief. After Zhao Ying fell asleep from exhaustion, he gave Zhao Ying some medicine, which he thought should relieve the pain a little.
Zhao Ying was really hungry. After quickly finishing her noodles, she got up to wash and clean up.
Pei Chen still knew his limits and didn't touch her neck, otherwise she would have been too embarrassed to see anyone today.
While Zhao Ying was doing all this, Pei Chen was watching her from the side, holding his chin with one hand, the corner of his mouth raised, and his eyes full of smiles.
Zhao Ying couldn't help but glare at him, "What are you looking at?"
Pei Chen smiled even more brightly when he saw this, "Yingying, I feel like I'm... dreaming right now."
No, even in his dreams, he didn't dare to dream like this.
It’s… so beautiful.
Zhao Ying stood up quickly, walked up to Pei Chen and pinched him, "Do you still feel like you're dreaming now?"
Pei Chen didn't even frown, as if he didn't feel any pain at all, and reached out to hold Zhao Ying in his arms.
His head was pressed against her, and his whole body looked like a big furry dog.
He just felt as if his whole body was filled with happiness, and his mind could no longer hold anything else.
Zhao Ying curled his lips, but said coldly: "Commander, you have a meeting with the generals this afternoon, and the time is almost up."
"Let's go."
Pei Chen: "..." He had never been like this before, wishing the war would end immediately so that he could go home to his wife and children.
But as soon as he left the house, Pei Chen's expression immediately changed, and he turned back into the serious and cold commander of the Zhenbei Army.
Although Zhao Ying found it a little funny, she knew the seriousness of the matter. When the two of them left the house, they became the commander-in-chief and his subordinates.
Zhao Ying fell back half a step, looking at Pei Chen's back, the corners of her lips slightly raised.
Pei Chen, it’s really good.
Be it emotionally or physically.
She was very satisfied.
Capital city, Fengyi Palace.
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji naturally received good news from the northern border. Pei Chen had led the Zhenbei Army to capture the first city.
At the same time, the northern border finally reacted. The news from the Xia Kingdom and the reasons for launching the war reached the northern border.
After reading the battle report, Xie Yao said, "It looks like this will be a protracted battle."
Xiao Ji nodded, "As expected."
This is to be expected.
"But Pei Chen can do it well, believe him." Xiao Ji and Pei Chen were originally very good brothers, and now they are even more so as monarch and minister with very good relationship.
Xiao Ji fully believed in Pei Chen's ability.
Xie Yao nodded. She also believed in Pei Chen. What they had to do in the capital was to do a good job in logistics and develop Xia Kingdom.
Let them fight outside without worries.
Xie Yao and Xiao Ji are very busy. They have many things to deal with every day. In addition, there is also the relationship between them and their children...
Fortunately, the ministers in the court have calmed down recently and no longer tried to fill Xiao Ji's harem with people.
After Lu Qingyun successfully divorced, she refused to live in the Lu family anymore and lived alone outside.
In the blink of an eye, winter arrived.
Cheng Fengqi, Xuan Shu and Xuan Yue completed the disaster relief mission very successfully. Even though there were some minor frictions during the process, the three of them resolved them perfectly.
When the three returned to the capital, it was drizzling.
The team just arrived at the gate of the capital and slowly stopped. Xuan Shu was a bit lively. She stuck her head out of the carriage and asked, "Why did you stop——"
Her words came to an abrupt end when she saw someone not far away.
"Sister, it's the Queen!" When Xuan Shu spoke, she had already got off the carriage neatly.
Xuan Yue was not slow either and quickly got off the carriage. Cheng Fengqi had already dismounted from his horse, and now the three of them were about to kneel down and salute.
"No need to be so polite." Xie Yao stepped forward, and the palace maid who was holding an umbrella for her behind her naturally followed her forward.
Xie Yao held the two sisters Xuan Yue and Xuan Shu in one hand each.
As for Cheng Fengqi, he was supported by Si Nan.
"Your Highness, no." The three of them quickly expressed their opinions. Xie Yao said, "The ground is wet and it's cold in winter. You have been traveling all the way. If you get caught in the cold and it affects your official duties, I will not let you go."
Xie Yao explained that she was concerned about her health and could not rest due to illness. The three of them understood the good intentions of the Queen and just bowed deeply, feeling deeply moved.
"It's freezing cold, Your Majesty, you should take care of yourself. How can we trouble you to come to the city gate to pick us up in person..."
Xie Yao's concern is genuine, and Xuan Yue's concern at this moment is naturally sincere as well.
Xie Yao raised her lips, "You are all great contributors to my work, why can't I come and pick you up?"
"Thank you for your hard work on this trip, my three beloved ministers." Xie Yao said, "Your Majesty and I have received the memorial. My three beloved ministers have done a great job!"
The three of them bowed at the same time and said humbly, "This is our responsibility, and we dare not take credit for it."
Xie Yao was really happy.
Cheng Fengqi might not think it was a big deal, but for her, it was a big step.
The three followed Xie Yao into the city, and Xie Yao asked, "Did you encounter any danger on the way back to the capital?"
Xuan Yue said calmly, "To answer your Majesty, I encountered some, but they were all safe."
A cold light flashed in Xie Yao's eyes.
Xuan Yue didn't need to say much, she could guess the identity of the person who took action. No wonder the court was so quiet recently.
I guess the attention has been diverted.
Xuanshu also said: "Thanks to your thoughtfulness, Queen, you have arranged for people to protect me along the way, otherwise I am afraid I would not be able to come back to see you alive."
Xuan Shu's last sentence was full of grievance, and her meaning was very clear.
She just wants to complain!
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