Chapter 249 Eastward
The south gate of Langya Pass.
Although it was late at night, the city became a sea of ​​jubilation. The people stood on the city walls, beating drums and gongs to welcome the return of Xiao Zhuo and Mei Dai's army.
Shen Yuexi, Feng Zhang, and Yang Cong stood in a row in front of Xiao Zhuo with their heads bowed. Mei Dai stood aside, smiling as she watched Xiao Zhuo lecture her.
Xiao Zhuo threw a tattered helmet to the ground with a bang, and the two feathers on the helmet swayed back and forth.
"Who did it?"
"My Lord, it's obviously not me," Yang Cong wiped his nose in grievance. "I was leading those five hundred people to the south and west of Xiaogang Village, waving flags and cheering. Why should I stand with these two people?"
"That's Yue Xi and Feng Zhang," Xiao Zhuo said, his hands behind his back, looking at Feng Zhang, "Which one of you is it?"
Feng Zhang lowered his head and didn't dare to speak, while Shen Yuexi lowered her head and smiled.
Xiao Zhuo said, "Feng Zhang, you feel guilty."
"My lord, you are being wronged," Feng Zhang raised his head quickly. "It was indeed me who lit the cannon, but it was the mistress who came up with the idea."
"Feng Zhang, you actually dared to betray me," Shen Yuexi turned to Yang Cong and said, "Yang Cong, vent your mistress's anger and give him a good beating."
Yang Cong rolled up his sleeves and said, "Don't worry, Madam. I'll take care of him."
Seeing Yang Cong coming over, Feng Zhang didn't dare to move. He was so scared that he looked at Shen Yuexi for help. Shen Yuexi smiled and said, "What are you still standing there for? Run."
Feng Zhang ran towards the city gate, and Yang Cong chased after him, shouting, "Coward, you won't take responsibility for your mistress. I'm going to punish you."
"Congratulations, sir," Mei Dai congratulated Xiao Zhuo, "You captured 40,000 enemy soldiers with a single surprise attack. This is truly astonishing."
The Second Prince was killed by a cannon, and the village army was thrown into chaos. Xiao Zhuo led his troops into the village from two directions simultaneously, northeast and northeast. In the darkness, the enemy had no idea how many soldiers and horses surrounded them. They only heard shouts from all directions, and they were so frightened that they dropped their weapons and surrendered. Xiao Zhuo captured the Second Prince's entire army without losing a single soldier.
"Yuexi acted on her own initiative," Xiao Zhuo shook his head helplessly. "Fortunately, I was also attracted by the words on the white flag and did not act rashly."
Shen Yuexi stuck out her tongue after hearing this. It seemed like fighting was indeed a bit risky. If she hurt her husband, it would be a grave sin.
Xiao Zhuo fixed his gaze on the helmet on the ground: "He is my brother. My original intention was to capture him..."
"Husband, you're wrong," Shen Yuexi leaned over and said, "His mother is Consort De, and his father is Emperor Yongde. They have nothing to do with you. Although you both grew up in the palace, if you count, Wu Mingzi, who's hunting you down, is also your brother. Besides, he published a manifesto denouncing his own father, and he's a traitor. He committed countless evil deeds along the way, leaving many people homeless. Such a person who brought disaster to the country and the people deserves death..."
As she spoke, she grabbed Xiao Zhuo's arm and said, "Listen to the cheers of the people in the city, and you'll know we did nothing wrong."
Before Xiao Zhuo could say anything, Shen Yuexi had already pushed him towards the city and said:
"Hurry up, Sister Mei has come all the way here and is still hungry. Let's go back and have a celebration party. I'll make chicken soup for you."
After returning to the mansion in the city, Shen Yuexi personally cooked a few dishes and made a pot of chicken soup to entertain Mei Dai.
While eating, Shen Yuexi thought of two very important things. She had no time to mention them before because of the Second Prince's affairs, but now that the Second Prince's affairs have been resolved, she can care about these things.
"Husband, where did Madam Li and Li Wan go when they escaped from Leshan? Why haven't we heard from them since?"
Xiao Zhuo said, "I also want to know the location of my aunt and cousin. As soon as I arrived in the city, I arranged for secret guards to go out and investigate their whereabouts."
Seeing that Xiao Zhuo had made arrangements, Shen Yuexi felt relieved. Then she looked at Mei Dai:
"Sister Mei, back then you... uh, that tiny piece of white silk with lots of words written on it, is it with you?"
Thinking back to when she was looking at Bai Ling, Mei Dai hit her, and now she still feels a little pain on the back of her head.
"Oh, that white silk," Mei Dai put down the bowl, rolled her eyes, picked up the silk handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth, "It's here with me."
"Great, then take it out quickly," Shen Yuexi said, "There must be information about my husband's biological father on it."
As she spoke, she looked at Xiao Zhuo and found that Xiao Zhuo didn't care about it at all. He was still leisurely eating his chicken soup with rice.
Mei Dai frowned, put down the handkerchief and said, "Don't worry, sister. Bai Ling said she was with me, but she's not here."
"Sister Mei, you're talking so confusingly." Shen Yuexi was confused. "What do you mean by 'yes' and 'no'?"
Mei Dai said, "Let me put it simply. Bai Ling is in Zhangwu City."
Shen Yuexi was surprised: "Ah, why are you in Zhangwu?"
"Sister, you may not know this, but I also know that this white silk is very important. To prevent it from getting dirty or accidentally lost, I kept it in the handle of my dagger. You still remember the dagger I took when we were in Longsheng Town? It's in there."
Shen Yuexi remembered that she and Mei Dai were hiding behind the door. Mei Dai pulled out a dagger, but it was later knocked away by the secret guard.
It turned out that the white silk was inside the dagger.
"Remember, remember, and then what?"
"Later, I recovered the dagger, and the secret guards escorted me back to the Xiliang army. I then led my army to attack Zhangwu. Zhangwu had few defenders at the time, and I briefly occupied it. Later, King Duoma of the Xirong led his army to attack Nanping, and I went to fight them, but I forgot the dagger in Zhangwu. Now Zhangwu is occupied by a man named Lin Kui under Xiao Beiheng's command."
"So I forgot it in Zhangwu." Shen Yuexi asked, "Will I be able to find it when I go back? Will I lose it?"
"Of course, don't worry, sister," Mei Dai comforted her. "I also know how important this white silk is to you, young master. It's hidden in a very secret place in Zhangwu City. No one else can find it except me. Don't worry."
Shen Yuexi still had some illusions and asked, "Sister, have you read the words on the white silk?"
If Mei Dai has seen it, then Mei Dai can just tell Xiao Zhuo.
"I haven't seen it yet." Mei Dai looked regretful.
"Husband, husband," Shen Yuexi ran to Xiao Zhuo again, knelt down and hugged his arms with both hands, "Did you hear what Sister Mei said? Bai Ling is in Zhangwu. We have soldiers. Let's send them to attack Zhangwu quickly."
"No." Xiao Zhuo put down his bowl and gave an answer very readily.
A hint of surprise appeared on the faces of Shen Yuexi and Mei Dai at the same time.
"Why? That white silk was left to you by the Queen. It must contain information about your biological father." Shen Yuexi shook Xiao Zhuo's arm in confusion, "Don't you want to know this secret?"
"I've said before that I'm going to the capital to rescue my father," Xiao Zhuo straightened his collar, which had been loosened by Shen Yuexi, "and I also said that no matter who that man who abandoned me is, I don't want to know."
Seeing that Xiao Zhuo was unshakable, Shen Yuexi had to stop talking.
This man was quite stubborn. He knew Bai Ling's whereabouts but refused to look for her. But if you think about it carefully, his decision to rescue Emperor Yongde was indeed reasonable. After all, Bai Ling was dead, but the man was alive. Emperor Yongde was currently being attacked by the King of Qi, so he had to go quickly.
After figuring out Xiao Zhuo's mentality, Shen Yuexi said to Mei Dai, "Sister Mei, I think what my husband said is right."
Mei Dai said, "Then help the young master rescue Emperor Yongde first."
"Once I have reorganized the troops and horses, I will lead the army out immediately."
After Xiao Zhuo finished speaking, he looked towards the east.
His messenger is rushing to the capital. As long as Emperor Yongde receives this letter, he will know that Xiao Zhuo has already known the secret he has been hiding, but he will still lead his troops to the capital to help him fight the enemy in order to repay his kindness in raising him.
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