Chapter 115 I really can’t handle it
Xiao Zhuo's sharp gaze was like two ice swords emitting cold air.
Under the pressure of such a powerful aura, Shen Yuexi could hardly stand and wanted to ask Queen Cang to retreat.
On the road to exile, when she first saw Xiao Zhuo, Xiao Zhuo had given her this strong sense of oppression. Now she had the same feeling again.
The joys and sorrows of sharing weal and woe, the tenderness of sleeping in the same bed, all disappeared in Xiao Zhuo's eyes in an instant, and what was left was boundless coldness, like a king glaring at his minister who had touched his reverse scale.
Mep, who was standing next to them, seemed to be intimidated by this momentum and remained silent.
Why did Xiao Zhuo suddenly become like this? Did I touch his taboo?
We must quickly figure out what Xiao Zhuo is thinking.
She closed her eyes and calmed herself down.
Xiao Zhuo was definitely not thinking about their relationship right now. He was leading his troops into battle, and he was considering the overall situation. If these five thousand captives were left behind, starving and freezing, they would undoubtedly plunder the nearby Xiaogang Village. By then, Xiao Zhuo would have already led his troops away, and neither Mei Pu nor Qiu Liming would be able to stop the enemy.
When the Xirong people rushed into Xiaogang Village, burning, killing, and looting, the trust that Xiao Zhuo had previously built in the hearts of the people of Xiaogang Village would completely collapse. The people would believe that Xiao Zhuo was unable to protect them at all.
Xiao Zhuo must resolve this hidden danger before leaving.
This is where the conflict between the two lies. Xiao Zhuo wants to kill the captives, but she won't let him. Xiao Zhuo won't allow her to destroy the fruits of his labor, which is why he is so ruthless.
After understanding Xiao Zhuo's mentality, Shen Yuexi began to examine her own heart.
Why should I stand in Xiao Zhuo's way? Why not just follow Xiao Zhuo and let him do what he wants?
There was no doubt she had her own reasons. These five thousand lives should not have been lost. If the two armies had engaged in battle, thousands of casualties would have been inevitable. Now that they had laid down their arms and surrendered, killing them would have been cruel.
Then why must we stop Xiao Zhuo, even if it means angering him?
If Xiao Beiheng were here, and he insisted on doing this, she would never stop him. Firstly, Xiao Beiheng had nothing to do with her, and secondly, she thought Xiao Beiheng was a cruel person.
Others can do it, but Xiao Zhuo can't.
Figured it out.
She didn't let Xiao Zhuo kill the five thousand captives, but that was just a superficial reason. The real reason was that she didn't want her lover to become a cruel and ruthless person.
If Xiao Zhuo really becomes a person like Xiao Beiheng, he is not worthy of being her husband.
Shen Yuexi suddenly opened her eyes.
From the time she closed her eyes to the time she opened them again, perhaps only a few breaths passed. When she opened her clear eyes again, there was no fear or shrinking anymore. She looked directly at Xiao Zhuo and said clearly:
"My husband cannot be a cruel and bloodthirsty person."
She had made her meaning very clear. If Xiao Zhuo insisted on killing these captives, she would part ways with him.
In her opinion, people who disregard life are not worthy of being entrusted with one's life.
This time it was Xiao Zhuo's turn to be stunned.
He seemed to have not expected Shen Yuexi to say this. His expression was uncertain and he looked at her straight with his eyes changing several times.
The two people's eyes were firmly connected.
Shen Yuexi refused to give in. Once she had made up her mind, she would not waver.
The final winner was her. Xiao Zhuo avoided her gaze and said in a deep voice, "How should we deal with these prisoners?"
Shen Yuexi knew how difficult it was to get someone as strong as Xiao Zhuo to compromise. He must have struggled with this for a long time, just like she did. Fortunately, he didn't let her down in the end.
She breathed a long sigh, her eyes softening as she said, "We'll take these prisoners to the border."
There are troops stationed at the border all year round, so there must be enough food and fodder. Even if the food and drink conditions are poor, it's better than death for these prisoners to be taken to the border prison.
This is the only way to save these 5,000 people without bringing disaster to Xiaogang Village.
Mei Pu's eyes lit up. He first said "good" and then asked, "But the border is still a hundred miles away from Xiaogang Village. Can these prisoners make it there without food?"
"It doesn't matter," Shen Yuexi said, counting on her fingers. "As long as we have water to drink, we can last at least a week. If we walk slowly for a hundred miles, we will definitely arrive in three days."
Xiao Zhuo nodded slowly and said, "That's fine, but five hundred soldiers won't be enough to guard so many prisoners. I'll leave you another thousand cavalrymen, all commanded by Qiu Liming, to escort the prisoners."
Mep was upset when he heard this:
"Xiao Zhuo, the Western Rong army has 100,000 soldiers besieging Leshan. I still think 10,000 cavalrymen are not enough, and you're actually going to reduce it by another 1,000!"
Xiao Zhuo didn't say much and raised the commander's seal.
Maep immediately shut his mouth.
Shen Yuexi comforted him, saying, "Don't worry, Your Highness. My husband once fought against a Western Rong army twenty times larger with only five hundred soldiers, and won both battles. Now, with nine thousand cavalry against an enemy force eleven times larger, plus your father's army, he is more than enough."
After hearing this, Mei Pu said to himself, "It seems to make sense."
Seeing that her deception had worked, Shen Yuexi took advantage of Mei Pu's momentary inability to react and quickly took Xiao Zhuo's arm and said to Mei Pu, "Since it's settled, let's go and make the arrangements."
After saying that, she pulled Xiao Zhuo out of the tent, completely ignoring the questions behind her.
"No, it's not like that... Hey, where are the people?"
As previously agreed, Mei Pu, escorted by ten personal guards, was to reside in Xiaogang Village, where he would receive medical treatment after Shen Yuexi had dealt with the captives. Xiao Zhuo led nine thousand cavalrymen to rescue the King of Xiliang, accompanied by General Meng Yue and Military Advisor Song Zhen.
Both matters were urgent. The King of Xiliang was in imminent danger, and Xiao Zhuo had to rescue him before the city was breached. Meanwhile, Shen Yuexi's five thousand captives also had to be rushed to the border as quickly as possible.
By the time Xiao Zhuo set off, it was already evening.
The torches of the Xiliang cavalry formed a fire dragon in the dark night, winding westward.
Shen Yuexi stood aside and watched Xiao Zhuo finish explaining things to Qiu Liming first, then called Yang Cong over and whispered a few words to him. Yang Cong nodded repeatedly and patted his chest and said:
"Master, don't worry, as long as Yang Cong is still alive."
Her voice was very loud, and Shen Yuexi heard it clearly, and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. What did Xiao Zhuo say?
Yang Cong ran over and said with a smile: "Madam Pei, the master asked me to protect you well and don't let any bad guys get close to you."
Shen Yuexi was even more perplexed by Yang Cong's mysterious smile. Even though Yang Cong had been diligently training in martial arts, it wouldn't be easy to see results overnight. Being able to protect himself was good enough. Xiao Zhuo actually asked her to protect him.
It’s the same as always. If you can’t figure it out, just stop thinking about it.
Xiao Zhuo and Qiu Liming approached her, their eyes filled with concern. "This march is different from previous ones. We must go, but we can't take you with us. Deliver the captives to the border and return quickly."
Shen Yuexi smiled and said, "Don't worry, my husband. General Qiu is here."
Qiu Liming clasped his fists and said, "My Lord, please be at ease. I will protect your madam with my own life."
If it weren't for Shen Yuexi, he would have died under Dan Muji's knife. Now Xiao Zhuo led his troops westward, placing the heavy burden of protecting Shen Yuexi on his shoulders, and he had no choice but to do so.
Before Shen Yuexi could give more instructions, Xiao Zhuo grabbed her waist and pulled her tightly into his arms. Their bodies pressed together, fitting perfectly. Then he gently lifted her chin with his fingers.
It's not impossible to be intimate, but the problem is that there are people standing next to them. Even if he is not embarrassed, she is embarrassed. She grabbed Xiao Zhuo's finger that was lifting her chin and said with a smile:
"Don't do anything stupid, I won't... woo."
Before she could finish her words, Xiao Zhuo's lips had already pressed heavily on hers.
Shen Yuexi was speechless and punched him in the chest, but her hand was hurt by the chain mail under her clothes.
There's really nothing we can do about this man.
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