Shangguan Wan Ning returned to the logistics tent angrily, and Mu Jingyan immediately came over while no one was around.
"Wan Ning, where were you just now? I was so worried." Mu Jingyan looked around carefully and said in a low voice, "I just asked around and found out that my brother has been locked up in the woodshed. I plan to sneak over to take a look at night."
Mu Jingyan's eyes dimmed, and he was troubled. "My brother must have suffered a lot these days."
"He's not suffering. He's been treated sweetly and has food and drink. He must be so comfortable." Shangguan Wanning pouted, feeling pent up in her chest, and clenched her fists, wanting to hit someone.
Mu Jingyan looked at her in surprise and asked, "How do you know?"
"I just saw him. Don't worry, he's fine, not a hair is missing. Maybe, after this battle is over, you can give more to the princess and sister-in-law."
"Huh?" Mu Jingyan opened his eyes wide and looked at Shangguan Wanning in confusion. "Wanning, what are you talking about?"
"Your brother..." Shangguan Wanning didn't know what to say. After all, she was a lady from a wealthy family and it was difficult for her to talk about such things.
However, whenever she thought of Mu Jingrui being affectionate in the Crescent Moon Room at this moment, she felt very uncomfortable.
"Anyway, don't worry. He's fine."
Shangguan Wanning didn't say anything else, just sat there with her chin in her hand, in a daze.
She recalled everything about her past life.
At that time, he was sent by Xiao Zhenting to be Mu Jingrui's concubine. During those three years...
She was nominally a concubine, but Mu Jingrui had never married. Now that he thought about it, apart from handling official business, Mu Jingrui actually spent the rest of his time accompanying her.
But at that time she didn't think it was love for her.
In this life, Shangguan Wanning looked at Mu Jingrui with a different perspective, and her feelings towards him changed from protecting her family to now...
She seemed really moved.
Shangguan Wanning didn't want to say more, and Mu Jingyan didn't force her.
At night, Mu Jingyan secretly came to the woodshed under the cover of darkness.
She found that there were dozens of soldiers guarding outside the woodshed, and it was not easy to get in. If she killed them all, it would definitely attract attention.
"What shall we do?"
Mu Jingyan was a little anxious, wondering what to do.
She picked up a stone and threw it in the other direction, trying to divert the attention of the guarding soldiers.
But these people did not move.
At this time, the door of the woodshed opened, and Mu Jingyan saw his brother coming out. He looked around, as if he was looking for something.
"come out."
Mu Jingrui shouted softly.
Mu Jingyan paused, and only then did she realize that all the guards did not respond.
She suddenly realized.
All of these people had their acupoints pressed.
Mu Jingyan ran towards his brother in joy.
"elder brother?"
"Xiao Yan?" Mu Jingrui was surprised. "Why is it you?"
"Who else do you think it is?"
Mu Jingrui pulled Mu Jingyan in.
He met Shangguan Wanning during the day. He wanted to explain the misunderstanding clearly. He was worried that Shangguan Wanning would come to find him and be in danger, so he subdued the guards in advance.
Unexpectedly, the person who came was his own sister.
"Why are you here too? Are you here with Ning'er?" Mu Jingrui was so angry that his face turned blue. "Who asked you two to come? Do you know how dangerous it is?"
Mu Jingyan sensed his brother's anger, but he wasn't afraid. "I'm worried about you. Brother, while the guards can't move, let's pick up Wan Ning and escape together."
"Escape? Then what?" Mu Jingrui suppressed his anger and folded his hands over his chest, "Ignore those people? Now I am going back as a surrendered general. Do you think there is still a place for me in the court?"
Mu Jingyan lowered her head. She hadn't thought about it that much. "That's better than dying here."
"Don't talk nonsense."
Mu Jingrui looked at his aggrieved sister and realized that his tone was too harsh. It was not easy for her and Shangguan Wanning to rush to the border to save him in the snow.
"Xiaoyan, believe me, I'm fine. I can't ignore the people at the border. After all, this place is still controlled by the enemy. You and Ning'er must not act rashly. I will find a way to protect you."
"Brother..." Mu Jingyan held his brother's hand, reluctant to let go.
Mu Jingrui patted his sister's head gently, and finally smiled gently. "Silly girl, don't be childish. Remember, don't reveal your identity, and be sure to protect yourself. And..."
Mu Jingrui thought of what happened during the day and asked tentatively, "Where's Ning'er?"
"She said she saw you today. But for some reason, she seemed very angry. Brother, what did you say to her?"
"I……"
It would be nice if you could talk.
Mu Jingrui felt very depressed. "Go back quickly and tell Ning'er that what she saw was different from what she imagined. I will explain it to her later. Also, you must remember that if anything happens, you must stay with Wu Xiong's team. Don't go to Goshawk's team, understand?"
"Okay, I'll listen to you. But..." Mu Jingyan was still worried, "Brother, are you really going to be okay?"
"I will be fine. I promised my parents that I would take good care of you. How could I let anything happen to me?" Mu Jingrui comforted his sister, "Go back quickly. Ning'er doesn't know martial arts, it's dangerous to leave her alone."
Mu Jingyan looked up at his brother and snorted slowly. "I see, you care about her more than you care about me."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Two days later, Mu Jingrui received the news from Xianyue, confirming that Ji Kuo had not played any tricks. He randomly selected 50,000 civilians and had his team escort them to the recaptured city.
Almost on the same day, the Central Plains troops abided by the agreement and withdrew from the city, leaving behind only the 50,000 civilians and some food.
Mu Jingrui's left vanguard suggested that in order to facilitate the transportation of food and cloth, Ji Kuo's team should stay here temporarily.
Ji Kuo was overjoyed and immediately agreed.
After the handover was completed, the left vanguard led his troops to evacuate quickly.
That night, Ji Kuo got drunk and fell asleep with his concubine. Not long after, the sound of war drums and shouts of killing were heard outside.
He was awakened by the shock and was almost sober. He immediately put on his clothes and ran out.
"General, this is bad..."
His generals hurried over to report: "We have fallen into a trap. For some reason, those 50,000 civilians suddenly launched an attack on us. They are well-trained and move in an orderly manner. They don't look like civilians at all."
"Our troops were defeated one by one. Now the four city gates are also closed. Our troops can't get out, and the outside support can't get in. General, you must think of a solution quickly. Otherwise, the brothers who followed this time will be wiped out."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
