Even after she revealed her identity, Xiao Ziwu did not allow her into the tent.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Ziwu stopped and asked her, "Why did Miss Qin come to see me?"
Three days ago, the guards who were protecting the baby delivered a letter saying that they had arrived at the mouth of the Han River. Judging by the time, they should have arrived at Xihai City by today.
After much anticipation, news finally arrived that a woman was requesting an audience outside the tent, only to discover that it was not Tianyun who had come!
Therefore, it was understandable that Xiao Ziwu's attitude was somewhat cold.
Qin Xiangxiang was somewhat stunned. The man in front of her had a slight frown, which was filled with impatience and indifference. He had clearly had a slight smile on his face when he strode out to greet her, but his disappointment turned after he saw that she was the one who came.
She nervously twisted her fingers and stammered out her purpose, "Father's injuries have greatly improved. General, General, you have once again defeated the enemy army, and are incredibly brave! My sister has specially prepared a victory banquet and instructed me to inform the General... I hope, I hope the General will do me the honor of attending."
The little girl spoke haltingly, her delicate cheeks flushed like ripe persimmons, and every move she made revealed the coquettishness of a young girl meeting the majestic hero in her heart.
Yang Yong glanced sideways and saw that the general's eyes were lowered and his emotions were unclear. It was obvious that he was not interested and was looking for an excuse to refuse.
He quickly grabbed the general's elbow and whispered, "General, don't be so quick to refuse. The city lord's recovery is a great joy. If we don't give him face, we might ruin our relationship." Then he lowered his voice, "We still need to stay in Xihai City for three to five days to reorganize. We can't afford to offend Qin Xiao."
Xiao Ziwu frowned in displeasure, not wanting to attend such a boring banquet.
I'm also afraid that my precious child won't be able to find anyone when they arrive.
Qin Xiangxiang bit her lip dejectedly, burying her face in her hands.
I really can't compare to my sister in anything; I can't even handle something as simple as inviting the general to a banquet...
These past few days, I've been fighting on the battlefield, my nerves and body have been on edge, I haven't dared to relax for a moment. Now that the battle is over, I should definitely have some fun!
Furthermore, it was said that Qin Feifei, the eldest daughter of the city lord Qin Xiao, was as beautiful as a fairy. Yang Yong had long wanted to see her, and now that his mind was racing, he quickly added fuel to the fire, saying, "General, look, the young girl is almost crying. Just think of it as going for a free drink; it won't cause any trouble!"
He pointed to Qin Xiangxiang's location. The little girl's thin body was bowed deeply, standing in the howling cold wind at the outpost, looking quite pitiful.
Yang Yong whispered in his ear, winking, "Aren't you worried about it?"
Hearing this, Xiao Ziwu's heart was like a stagnant pool, and his face showed no expression whatsoever, but he still nodded expressionlessly.
"I will go myself."
It wasn't because of any ridiculous heartache; she just wanted to take this opportunity to go into the city and buy some soft, well-fitting clothes for her precious baby.
Qin Xiangxiang stopped crying and smiled, quickly wiping away her tears. She said with a smile, "Thank you for your hospitality, General. I will go back and prepare now, and I will make sure you don't leave disappointed!"
Hearing this, Yang Yong became even more excited.
He grinned so wide his eyes disappeared. "Following the general really does bring good fortune! This humble general will return to camp first to change into decent clothes and tidy myself up. Your Highness, you shouldn't be idle either. Go back and wash your face and body; it wouldn't be good to be impolite in front of others, would it?"
But to be honest, even if His Highness were a little dirty and disheveled, his appearance would still make those young girls swoon!
Yang Yong thought about it.
Wouldn't all the glory then fall on His Highness?
Aren't I just like a green leaf silently accompanying the flowers?
Thinking of this, he quickly added, "While we can't be impolite, we don't need to be too flashy either."
After a moment's thought, Yang Yong rested his chin on his hand and said, "You should wear that black casual suit. It's elegant yet cool, handsome yet imposing. It's practically a must-have for attending banquets and parties!"
Xiao Ziwu ignored his glib talk and walked away.
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The city lord's mansion is located in the innermost part of West Sea City.
The nearby streets are bustling with trade, mostly selling tiny and exquisite trinkets. The styles of hairpins and jewelry are quite different from those in Kyoto, and the prices are shockingly high.
As Xiao Ziwu looked around, he picked out some novel and pleasing items and paid for them. Before he knew it, he had spent quite a bit, and his once full purse was now visibly emptied.
But Xiao Ziwu still felt it wasn't enough, so he turned back and walked towards the jewelry stalls he had visited earlier.
Just now, he seemed to have caught a glimpse of a jade-headed bronze phoenix hairpin out of the corner of his eye. The hairpin had a unique design, with the jade head resembling a Green Dragon Crescent Blade. He thought that his precious child would probably like it.
Yang Yong followed behind him without complaint, his hands always busy, each filled with all sorts of strange and unusual little objects.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Is the general here for a banquet or a market? If he doesn't hurry, the feast will start soon!"
Xiao Ziwu remained calm and composed, silent and unhurried, his steps still leisurely and relaxed.
No matter how anxious Yang Yong was, there was nothing he could do!
How come the general is so different from other men?
Qin Feifei was renowned for her beauty, but he ignored it all and showed no curiosity whatsoever...
This made Yang Yong even more eager to see what kind of girl the general cherished in his heart was!
Having bought everything from one end of the street to the other, Xiao Ziwu was barely satisfied. He stopped and turned to Yang Yong, who had a miserable look on his face, saying, "Send these items back to the camp first, then come over yourself. I'll go ahead and wait for you at the banquet."
Upon hearing this, Yang Yong felt as if he had been struck by lightning!
Is there anyone more heartless than the general?
It turned out that the general had already calculated the time, and it was just right for him to go to the banquet. But it was different for him, a lowly laborer. He had to rush back to the military camp first and then go into the city!
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