Chapter 575: The Deposed Princess Strikes Back at the Female General 22
Yuwen Yi lifted the heavy door curtain and went in, and saw a beautiful woman sitting at the table.
Ji Yunhuan stood up and bowed slightly to Yuwen Yi, "Greetings to General Yi, and to all the generals."
Yuwen Yi stared at Ji Yunhuan blankly. This pretty face gradually overlapped with the little girl in his memory.
He had been to the Duke's Mansion several times when he was a child. Later, he was stationed in the west and seldom returned to Beijing. Occasionally, he saw Ji Yunhuan at palace banquets, but he didn't see her clearly. He had grown up so much.
The sandstorm was strong in the north, and there were red marks on the girl's face from the wind, which made her look even more beautiful. Her hands crossed in front of her were white and delicate, and well-behaved, with the usual elegance and quietness of the women in Beijing.
It’s great that she grew up safely and looks healthy.
"You... why did you come to the north? Even if you recover, you can't run around. What if you encounter danger? How many people are following you to protect you? There's nothing fun here. Just take a look and return to the capital."
Yuwen Yi turned to Wu Jie again, his tone very serious, "I recognize you, you are someone close to the Duke, why don't you keep a close eye on her, but bring her to a place like this? If something happens, how will you explain to the Duke!"
These words left both of them stunned.
Ji Yunhuan thought she would have to go through some trouble to prove her identity. After all, the token was something that anyone could hold and it didn't prove anything. But what was with Yuwen Yi's familiar tone? How could he be even more wordy than her father?
Ji Yunhuan asked doubtfully, "General Yi recognized me?"
Yuwen Yi coughed dryly, and many years flashed through his mind. Everything was so clear as if it happened yesterday. He almost forgot that the girl might not even remember what he looked like.
Even if I remembered, I wouldn't recognize him after all these years.
"When I was a child, the Duke taught me martial arts. I have been able to achieve great success on the battlefield over the years thanks to his guidance. You may not know that the Duke's Mansion often communicates with me and teaches me military strategies. The peace in the west is actually due to the Duke's contribution."
"When we were young, the Duke took us to his mansion. Miss Ji, you were not in good health and rarely went out. You just sat in the corridor and watched us practice. So many years have passed, you must not remember me."
Ji Yunhuan really didn’t remember anything, but it couldn’t be blamed on her. It was mainly because her father had too many disciples!
Her father likes to be lively and lively. Whenever he comes home, he likes to get a group of children to practice. He is a great teacher!
In the capital, when it comes to studying literature, the best place to go is definitely Lushan Academy, and when it comes to studying martial arts, the most famous one is Ji Guogong Mansion!
The prince also had to learn riding and archery. The best teacher was of course Duke Ji. However, Duke Ji treated all students equally and was equally strict in training. No one knew which one was a descendant of the royal family and which one was a poor kid taken in by her father on a whim.
Ji Yunhuan was in even worse health when he was a child, and he could only watch other children play and enjoy himself.
When those kids fought, they all looked like mud monkeys, covered in dirt, and she couldn't tell who was who.
Ji Yunhuan still had a serene smile on her face. She naturally couldn't tell the truth, as that would be too awkward. Not letting the atmosphere become awkward was a necessary accomplishment for every noble lady in the capital.
"When the general said that, Huan'er remembered that the general was taller than his peers since he was a child. He was willing to endure hardships, study hard and practice diligently, so naturally he was better than other children. My father often praised the general for being smart and studious, and for being able to understand things quickly. He was a good candidate for martial arts."
Judging from Yuwen Yi's current height, he must have been tall when he was a child. Moreover, he has made many military achievements, so his kung fu must be quite good. Ji Yunhuan felt that what he said was correct.
Yuwen Yi's eyes lit up and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, his happiness was visibly evident.
"It's amazing that you still remember it so clearly. Come and sit down. Now that you're here, I'll be free tomorrow so I can take you around the area."
"There are so many fun places in Chen Country, but you don't want to go, but run to the north. You must be thinking about your father and brother. There is a Changsheng Temple in Jiayuguan, which enshrines the heroic spirits of your father and brother. Tomorrow I will take you to worship. When you have had enough fun, I will send someone to send you back to Beijing. Don't run around anymore in the future."
As Yuwen Yi spoke, he took off his helmet and placed it on the table. He had an angular face and a slightly dark complexion, which made him look even taller and stronger. Only his eyes were a little round and full of sincerity and passion.
He was wearing a half-new armor, not a decorative one, and it had no patterns on it, only traces of wear and tear and sword scratches. Just like him, it was weathered.
Yuwen Yi sat opposite Ji Yunhuan in a relaxed posture. He placed the sword on the table. Ji Yunhuan recognized that it was the sword from Jianxiao Villa. There were many kinds of weapons in the Duke's Mansion, so it must have been given by his father.
"Don't stand anymore, sit down! We're going to have something delicious tonight, so take it easy and don't scare the girl."
"How can you let Miss Ji drink this? It's so bitter. Go to my room and get some Longjing tea before the rain, and bring a plate of snacks. Miss Ji must be hungry, right?"
The soldier responded. He didn't know where the snacks came from in the camp. It seemed that he could only buy them from the shop outside.
Ji Yunhuan finally found an opportunity to speak. She really didn't expect that General Yi was such a talkative person. In this respect, General Yi really inherited her father's true skills.
"I'm not hungry, General, you don't have to worry. I'm not here to play with you. You're busy with all kinds of things. How dare I bother you?"
"When I entered the city, I found that some Wujin people had sneaked into the city. They pretended to be merchants and stayed on Changfeng Street in the inner city. Uncle Wu and I sneaked in to investigate. They were armed and there were quite a few of them. Maybe they have accomplices in the city."
"General Yi, you must be careful these days. Bring more people with you when you go out. Although you are a martial arts expert, two fists cannot beat four hands. They may be coming for you. General, you must take care of yourself. Even for the sake of Concubine Jiang in the palace, you must not be careless. The Concubine is still waiting for you to return to the capital."
Yuwen Yi's heartstrings moved, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.
Apart from his mother, no one has ever cared about his safety like this. His father doesn't like him. No matter how well he does, his father is always angry when he sees him. His father is only kind to his brother Prince Rui.
The Duke was very kind to him. He taught him martial arts and encouraged him to make progress. In fact, he envied the three sons of the Duke's Mansion for having such a good father.
But he will never be in the eyes of his father.
Yuwen Yi stared at Ji Yunhuan and said gratefully, "Thank you Miss Ji for your concern. They are just a few scoundrels. I will send someone to arrest them and interrogate them strictly."
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