Wei Ling scratched his head sheepishly after hearing his father's instructions. "Fifth cousin, I'll go down and make arrangements first."
Wei Xiyin saw his expression and smiled, "Go ahead."
"Hey!" Wei Ling hurriedly ran outside, and under the guidance of his subordinates, he led the army to the county town for rest.
It was also at this time that the scene behind was revealed as the army moved.
Wei Xiyin then discovered that in addition to some haggard survivors, there were two people being held captive among the army. They were tied up tightly with vine ropes, and something was stuffed in their mouths, preventing them from making any sound. Their faces were covered by their loose hair, making it difficult to see their expressions.
"Wait." Wei Xiyin stopped Wei Ling who was about to leave and pointed at the two people who were tied up and asked, "What's going on?"
Wei Ling thought his fifth cousin was no stranger, so he answered honestly, "We captured them in a villa in Ye County, Weijun. The people who confessed said they were from the Ten Directions Sect. There was a pretty boy whose name was unknown, and another called the Six Directions Taoist."
Upon hearing this, Wei Xiyin was so shocked that she almost threw the curling stone in her hand away.
Unexpectedly, my third uncle and his companions actually encountered people from the Ten Directions Sect and captured them alive.
It really was effortless.
She carefully looked at the two people in such a state of disarray, her surprise turning into joy. The corners of her lips slowly raised a little arc, and she said, "Then my cousin, take them to the camp in the county and lock them up. I will come to find you later."
The Zhongshan army outside was still eagerly waiting for her, so she had to arrange things here first.
Wei Ling was a little confused, not understanding what his fifth cousin meant. He subconsciously replied, "Father told me to stay in the county with the army and come back after settling the Wei family army. Fifth cousin, you can come and see me anytime."
After Wei Ling left with his army.
Only Shi Le, some surviving children of noble families rescued from other villages, and fifty soldiers were left in front of the wall gate.
Wei Xiyin waved her hand and asked her troops to come forward and check if they were injured.
Confirmed that everything is fine.
She gave instructions in an orderly manner, handing over the outsiders to the members of Mingjingtang for arrangement, and her subordinates took Shi Le and others to the fourth room's mansion to settle them first.
After all, it is my third uncle's army, so it is not suitable to set up a camp in a fort. The fourth-room mansion is large and vacant, and can easily accommodate only fifty people.
Shi Le and others stood silently by, watching her arrange things in just a few words. The surrounding troops and the Wei family members of Mingjing Hall obeyed her every word.
Everyone couldn't help but feel a little confused, but there were differences between men and women, and they were outsiders, so they couldn't say much.
Shi Le saluted and thanked her without looking away, then entered the fort with his soldiers and his troops.
Wait until everyone in front of the door has left.
Yuan Wu and others only then found an opportunity to step forward.
Yuan Wu's expression was solemn. "We received a message from the girl and came to confirm whether the news is true?"
He was naturally referring to the news that Princess Zhongshan appeared in Julu County.
Wei Xiyin remained calm, "Don't worry, if you still don't trust me, I personally interrogated the people who escaped and found that they had indeed seen the princess and her entourage in Julu County."
Then she added, "The fort has already sent people to Julu County to investigate. Captain Yuan might run into them if he goes there."
With the three groups of people led by Qin Shan, Wei Lang, and Cheng Xiu, plus Yuan Wu, I think there will be news soon.
Yuan Wu confirmed the news was correct. The princess was indeed still alive. He was very excited and bowed to express his gratitude. "Thank you for the information, young lady! We will rush to Julu County right away!"
Wei Xiyin was calm and composed, very generous. "It's hot outside, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to find food on the road. Captain Yuan and the army should first resupply at the fort and rest for a while before going on."
Now the zombies' movement speed has been suppressed and the danger has been greatly reduced.
But at the same time, the withering of plants and the drying up of water sources have both advantages and disadvantages for those who are out looking for people.
Yuan Wu was extremely grateful upon hearing this and thanked him repeatedly.
Wei Xiyin asked them to rest in the shade inside the wall. She ordered her troops to go to the underground palace to get food, and then filled forty wooden oxen and flowing horses with food and water and handed them over to the Zhongshan army.
If he took her food and happened to meet her people, Yuanwu would definitely distribute the food to Wei's followers given his personality.
This would not only bring food to Qin Shan who had left empty-handed, but would also make her owe him another favor.
Therefore, Wei Xiyin behaved exceptionally generously.
"Captain Yuan, please take a look and see if you need anything. If you don't have any, just tell me directly. No need to be polite."
Yuanwu didn't know how to thank her.
Miss Wei is such a good person.
He waved his hands repeatedly, "It's enough to have food and drink. I don't need to thank you for your kindness, girl."
It would still take several days to reach Julu County, and the Zhongshan army did not dare to delay any longer. After paying their respects to her, the army of more than 400 people pushed the wooden ox and flowing horse away.
The shipment of grain was delayed for too long.
It is already the You hour.
Wei Xiyin was about to go to the county town to find Wei Ling to ask about the Shifang Sect.
Wei Mingyuan appeared on the suspension bridge of the dock with unsteady steps. His eyes were bloodshot and he looked painful. The veins on his forehead were slightly bulging, and he was holding a piece of mourning linen tightly in his hand.
Shi Le and others hurried out after receiving the news.
Seeing the general's appearance, the group of people were frightened and looked at each other in panic, not knowing what was going on.
Shi Le had followed the general on the battlefield for many years. No matter how dangerous the situation was, the general always remained calm and kept a clear head. Even when he learned that his wife and children had passed away, he had never lost his composure in front of them.
I clearly followed Duke Wei to the old house, so why did I come out looking like this?
Wei Mingyuan staggered outside, and the Wei family members on the road lowered their heads and made way for him.
Everyone knew that Mingyuan had probably heard the bad news about the fourth room. They didn't know how to comfort him and could only silently make way for him.
Wei Xiyin's heart tightened. Seeing her third uncle immersed in grief, she felt like she could hardly breathe.
Her eyes felt sore, and she whispered to the guard beside her, "Hurry up and go to the county town to call Wei Ling back, and send someone to prepare some tribute and send it to the ancestral grave."
It seems that the matter of the Ten Directions Religion will have to be discussed another day.
Anyway, they have caught the person, so there is no need to rush.
She didn't expect her grandfather to be so direct. He told her the bad news as soon as he came back, without giving her third uncle any time to prepare mentally.
However, even if I am mentally prepared for this, it will probably be difficult to accept. Sooner or later, my third uncle will know about it.
Wei Xiyin saw his lonely back and felt extremely uncomfortable for a moment.
Wei Mingyuan tightly grasped the mourning cloth in his hand, ignoring the anxious inquiries of his subordinates behind him. Tears welled up in his red eyes, and he strode out of the gate and headed straight for the ancestral tomb of the Wei family.
There lie the cenotaphs of his mother, his two younger brothers, and his sister-in-law.
And his nephews and nieces who never grew up.
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