"General Mu, there is a girl outside who wants to see you."
Mu Jingrui was carefully looking at the nearby topographic map when a soldier came in to report and handed him a jade pendant.
"That girl is holding Lord Shangguan's token."
If not for this, no one would dare to disturb Mu Jingrui with such things.
When Mu Jingrui heard the word "Shangguan", a light flashed in his eyes.
He immediately got up and walked out.
From a distance, Mu Jingrui saw a familiar figure standing at the entrance of the camp.
She was wearing a blue gauze dress, her hair and sleeves were gently blown by the evening breeze, and her delicate profile made him think about her day and night.
Shangguan Wanning felt a hint of chill and subconsciously hugged herself with her arms. She turned around inadvertently and bumped into a strong chest.
She raised her head slightly, and her deep eyes stared at her quietly.
Shangguan Wanning never thought that she would meet Mu Jingrui so soon.
Such a reunion came unexpectedly.
"Jing Rui?"
A warm smile appeared on Mu Jingrui's lips, and he naturally took Shangguan Wanning's hand and walked towards his military tent.
He didn't let anyone follow.
"Jingrui, I think... um..."
Mu Jingrui didn't let Shangguan Wanning finish a sentence before he hugged her in his arms and kissed her gently on the lips.
Shangguan Wanning's mind was blank. She struggled a few times out of helplessness, but soon, she was melted by Mu Jingrui's hot temperature and snuggled into his arms little by little.
After a long time, Mu Jingrui reluctantly let her go.
“Ning’er…”
It has been a year since the two of them last saw each other.
Mu Jingrui hugged Shangguan Wanning tightly, all his longing for her bursting out, passionately and madly.
"Jingrui, I...can't breathe..."
Mu Jingrui then relaxed his strength, gently pulled Shangguan Wanning out of his arms, and reached out to stroke her cheek.
"Let me take a good look at you."
Shangguan Wanning held Mu Jingrui's hand and looked into his eyes. "Would you please listen to what I have to say first?"
Mu Jingrui paused, then took Shangguan Wanning's hand and walked to the chair.
He sat down and let Shangguan Wanning sit on his lap. "You say."
Shangguan Wanning explained the purpose of this trip in detail.
"I never thought you could take the state capital ahead without any soldiers. You are much better than a general like me."
"It's just good luck. Xiao Zhenting is a corrupt official, and his subordinates are also unjust. I think it won't be long before you and your uncle can reach the capital."
"That would be... the best..."
Mu Jingrui hoped that the war would end soon so that he could settle down and marry Shangguan Wanning.
With the news brought by Shangguan Wanning, Mu Jingrui immediately adjusted his battle strategy.
He took advantage of the heavy fog at night and launched a surprise attack, burned the enemy's food and supplies, and entered the city in advance at lightning speed.
There was sufficient food and grass in the city, so Mu Jingrui ordered them to stop and rest.
At dusk, Mu Jingrui came back from his patrol outside and saw Shangguan Wanning sitting alone by the window in the living room, leaning on the windowsill with her chin in her hand, staring blankly.
"What are you thinking about?" Mu Jingrui asked as he sat down next to her.
Shangguan Wan Ning looked sad, and sighed, "My father told me that he was going to visit a friend and would be back with me in two days. But now... it's long past the time we agreed on. He hasn't come yet, and I'm a little worried."
"Wait one more night. If he hasn't come back tomorrow, I'll go with you to look for him."
Shangguan Wanning did not sleep all night. When she woke up the next day, she saw Mu Jingrui waiting for her in the yard.
"You're up so early?"
"I'm used to it. Three hours of sleep a day is enough." Mu Jingrui said with a smile, "I've prepared the horses. After you wash up, have breakfast first, and then we'll set off."
"Are you... serious?"
"Every word I say to you is true."
Shangguan Wanning didn't bother to figure out what Mu Jingrui meant. "But... you are the commander of an army, how can you leave so easily?"
"I know my limits."
Mu Jingrui had already made arrangements.
Shangguan Wanning was really worried about her father's safety. Deep down in her heart, she really missed Mu Jingrui, so she followed her heart.
The two of them left the city in a low-key manner and headed for Chenghua Mountain.
Shangguan Wan Ning found that the city of Huashan had beautiful scenery and pleasant views. Starting from the middle of the mountain, she found some medicinal herbs for daily use.
But they walked for most of the day and didn't see anyone.
"Take a break."
Mu Jingrui found a big rock to sit on, patted his legs, and motioned Shangguan Wanning to sit on it.
Shangguan Wanning's cheeks flushed and she turned her head away, ignoring him.
"ah!"
Mu Jingrui pulled her and she fell into his arms.
"Mu Jingrui!"
As soon as Shangguan Wanning finished speaking, a bird that was perched on a nearby tree trunk flapped its wings and flew away.
"Hush."
Mu Jingrui put his index finger to his lips and made a gesture to keep quiet. "Don't be so excited. The stone is so cold. I am doing this for your own good."
Shangguan Wanning clenched her fist and punched Mu Jingrui's chest several times to show her dissatisfaction.
Mu Jingrui was in a very good mood and took Shangguan Wanning into his arms.
Suddenly, a melodious mountain song came from not far ahead.
Shangguan Wanning stood up and looked in the direction of the sound.
Soon, a woodcutter came down the mountain unsteadily carrying two loads of firewood.
"Brother, please stay."
Shangguan Wanning walked forward, and the woodcutter suddenly saw a beautiful girl appear in front of him. His pupils dilated and he stopped subconsciously.
It was not until he saw Mu Jingrui, with a stern look on his face, behind Shangguan Wanning that he came to his senses.
"you……"
"Brother, we are outsiders. We went up the mountain to look for someone and would like to ask you about the situation." Shangguan Wanning said softly.
The woodcutter put down the burden on his shoulders and took off his straw hat to fan himself.
"Looking for someone? Do you have relatives or friends missing in the mountains?"
"My father said a few days ago that he was going to visit a friend in the mountains, but there has been no news since then..."
"Girl, your father must be lying to you. I have lived at the foot of the mountain for more than 30 years, but I have never seen any residents on the mountain. Visiting a friend? Is your father's friend the mountain god?"
Shangguan Wanning stood there in astonishment.
"No one?"
"Yes, no one lives on this mountain. Going up there are steep slopes and cliffs. I advise you not to go up there. It will be very dangerous."
The woodcutter picked up his load and prepared to go down the mountain. "It's going to rain soon, let's go back clean."
After saying this, he walked away humming a folk song.
"Ning'er, did you remember it wrongly?" Seeing Shangguan Wanning's bad face, Mu Jingrui comforted her, "Your father has traveled all over the country, and he has seen all kinds of scenes. Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Seeing Shangguan Wanning didn't react, Mu Jingrui couldn't bear to see her worry. "How about this, you wait here for me, and I'll go up the mountain to take a look?"
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