But she knew the other party was thin-skinned, so she laughed it off: "The emperor now has Lieutenant Ding by his side, what do you want me to do?"
Su Pingchuan was very satisfied and nodded, saying, "Indeed. You have to understand that the emperor has a cold personality. Aside from the few people he keeps close to him, he will never confide in anyone else. If he's been kind to you, it's probably out of respect for Marquis Qinghuai. Don't lose your composure and keep getting too close, or he'll be disgusted."
ha?
Why did this sound so twisted? It made her seem like she was trying to curry favor with the emperor.
Bah, bah, bah, what's the point of talking about a butt or not.
"Why do you say that?"
Xiao Nanhui frowned and glanced at the person next to him. He felt that he had not offended him, so why did this person speak so harshly?
Su Pingchuan coughed dryly, and his voice inexplicably became lower, and he looked a little uncomfortable.
"I heard that you and His Majesty were alone in the wilderness for three days and three nights. You were personally served with food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Not only did you share many heartfelt conversations, but you also often spent time together enjoying the wind and the moon. It was truly a joy..."
When he said these words, he kept looking straight ahead, as if he would die of embarrassment if he saw any expression on her face.
Xiao Nanhui was puzzled at first, then found it a little funny.
She thought that Su Pingchuan was not a fool. Moreover, he had escaped with her in the desert and should know how terrible the situation was. How could he believe such words?
"When His Majesty and I were in the desert, we couldn't even get a sip of water. How could we possibly have the mind to listen to the wind and admire the moon? Which bastard spread this nonsense? I'm really sorry for the sand and stones I ate..."
Su Pingchuan suddenly reined in his horse, turned his head and stared at her seriously, "Really?"
Xiao Nanhui was frightened by his gaze. Suddenly, the emperor's words in the secret passage echoed in his ears. He felt guilty and short of breath. He quickly shook his head and said, "Really not."
Su Pingchuan stared at her for a long time before he kicked his horse's belly and rushed forward. From behind he looked much happier than before.
She flattened her chest and breathed a sigh of relief, trying to ignore the Shrike's inquiring gaze not far away.
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Half an hour later, Xiao Nanhui and others, who had finished meeting with the outpost, finally arrived near their destination.
The morning mist spread like a river through the forest. This mist was different from the fog we had encountered earlier on the east bank of the Tianmu River. It clung to the roots of the forest, barely reaching above a person's thighs. If someone walked through it, they would stir up the mist that had settled at the bottom, making it particularly conspicuous.
The light cavalry led by Xiao Nanhui and Su Pingchuan were not wearing heavy armor. The entire team dismounted and hid in the bushes, waiting for the fog to dissipate.
The cold air condensed into water droplets between her brows and fell down the moment she blinked.
She didn't care and whispered to Su Pingchuan, "This area is low-lying. Based on my previous experience, they will definitely set up watchtowers in hidden places. Shrike and I will explore the way ahead. You lead the rest of the troops to stay put. I will lead them to move in the direction of the watchtowers one by one, and then you will defeat them one by one. This way, we can seize the opportunity to wipe them out without alerting them."
After she finished speaking, she didn't hear any response for a long time. She turned around and found that Su Pingchuan was staring at her intently.
Their eyes met briefly, then Su Pingchuan looked away. Silver armor obscured the upper half of his face, revealing only a resolute jawline. He had grown a slight stubble of green from the march, and looked considerably more composed than before.
Xiao Nan thought to himself that the other party was still upset about being captured before, and was afraid that his emotions would affect his combat effectiveness, so he patted the other party's shoulder sincerely and spoke earnestly.
"When I sparred with Brother Pingchuan in the past, I knew you possessed immense strength and mastered your skills. Later, I learned that, despite never having set foot in the southwest, you were willing to brave the perils of the land single-handedly. You are the most courageous person I have ever met. General, you are still young, and in time, you will surely become the leader of our Tiancheng Iron Cavalry and be honored as a general. Now that we have this opportunity to fight side by side, we should fight and kill the enemy, and avenge our enemies with joy. Whatever worries you, you can enjoy a drink after the battle."
After she finished speaking, she no longer looked at the other person's expression. She picked up Pingxian in one hand, held Jixiang in the other, and jumped on the horse, heading forward.
The mysterious village was cloaked in mist and brush. Xiao Nanhui approached, facing the morning light, carefully hiding herself in the shadows of the trees. Shrike followed closely behind, following her gestures and climbing up the watchtower. The two daggers killed silently, not even disturbing the birds wading in search of food.
After attacking three watchtowers in a row, the enemy finally took notice. A horn blared through the village, and Xiao Nan called back to Jixiang, who leaped forward. Jixiang's feet danced, nimbly and swiftly maneuvering through the complex terrain. She concentrated her energy into her dantian, clenching her hands tightly around the string as she charged towards the first group of troops charging out of the enemy camp.
As expected, the enemy forces in this seemingly insignificant camp were far more numerous than she had imagined. If this wasn't a pre-arranged deployment, then there must be something else going on.
The sounds of fighting grew louder behind them; Su Pingchuan had already led his men in. Over a hundred elite cavalrymen, well-trained and well-trained, spread out in all directions, using their swiftness to seize advantageous terrain and pin down any enemy troops attempting to break through.
The encirclement slowly tightened, and with momentum building, it was time to wipe them out in one fell swoop. Suddenly, several flashes of silver light flashed, instantly piercing the armor of several Tiancheng soldiers.
Blood splattered from the throats of those men instantly, and they fell off their horses before they could react to what was happening.
He is an archer, an archer who can hit the target from a hundred paces away and shoot three arrows at once.
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