Lu Tu kicked the door shut, then laid Song Yuxi flat on the bed and kissed her. The two hadn't had any time alone together for a long time, and now they were like dry wood meeting a raging fire, ready to ignite at any moment.
Song Yuxi embraced Lü Tu's head tenderly, as if wanting to hold onto this tender moment forever. Lü Tu pried open Song Yuxi's teeth, releasing his intense and unrestrained love, passionately kissing her upper palate and her back teeth.
And very naturally, he untied Song Yuxi's robe, his rough hands sliding down her frivolous hips to her smooth, jade-like back.
After a long while, they parted ways. Lu Tu stood up and looked at Song Yuxi with deep affection, saying, "My wife, I'm here."
"Hmm."
The lingering sound resonates long after the music has faded.
As darkness fell, Nangong Huiyu rode home. She had just handed the horse to Ban Yingying and was about to go inside when she heard noises coming from inside. Nangong Huiyu was, after all, a woman, and a pang of jealousy inevitably rose in her heart. She pouted unhappily, and the more she listened, the more upset she became, constantly pulling at the weeds on the ground with her hands.
She wanted to barge in, but fearing she might frighten Lü Tu and spoil his mood, she simply sat down on the threshold and waited for him.
This wait lasted for almost half an hour. Song Yuxi cried out five times, and Lü Tu growled twice. During this time, Nangong Huiyu kept counting.
Then Lu Tu's voice came from inside the house: "Huh? Why hasn't Xiao Yu come back yet, even though it's dark?"
Only then did Nangong Huiyu reply sourly, "I've been back for a while!"
Lu Tu laughed from inside the room, "Xiao Yu, come in quickly."
"I'm not coming in."
"Hurry up, be good."
Nangong Huiyu got up and realized that she had unknowingly pulled out most of the weeds in the yard, leaving the once lush yard completely bare.
She pushed open the door, lowered her head, and went inside. She found Lu Tu waving at her shirtless: "Xiao Yu, come quick."
Nangong Huiyu pouted and sat down by the bed: "Come on, come on."
Seeing her adorable pout, Lü Tu couldn't resist any longer. He expertly removed Nangong Huiyu's armor, and the three of them began to sleep together under the same quilt.
After working for a long time, the three of them finally felt very hungry. Seeing that the two women were already covered in sweat, Lü Tu didn't want them to get up and cook.
Fortunately, Lü Tu got up and started cooking some meat soup, and heated up the steamed buns they hadn't eaten at noon. Only then did the three of them have dinner.
The next morning, Lu Tu woke up early, feeling refreshed. He was surprised to find that the occasional release of his pent-up emotions actually helped his body recover faster, though he didn't know the reason behind it.
I'll take advantage of my current condition to exercise properly. I haven't been active for more than half a month, and my body is a bit stiff.
This is not a good thing. Lu Tu will face life-or-death battles at any time. His body is the key to his survival on the battlefield, so he cannot afford to be careless.
Just as he was practicing his stance, he saw Liu Hong walking over. Seeing that Lü Tu was practicing, Liu Hong stood aside and waited.
After an incense stick had burned, Lü Tu stood up and looked at Liu Hong, asking, "What's wrong?"
Liu Hong grinned: "Sir, the goods have been purchased. They were bought with the reward money I received yesterday. A total of 20,000 catties of millet and 1,000 catties of sorghum wine were bought."
Lu Tu nodded: "Sorghum liquor is a good thing, it can boost morale. Is there anything else?"
Liu Hong nodded: "Yesterday we encountered a very strange group of petty thieves."
Lu Tu became interested: "That's strange?"
"Their skills are poor, but the quality of their weapons is better than the longswords we use!"
As he spoke, he took out a long sword from behind him and handed it over. Lu Tu took the sword and examined it carefully, and found that a lotus flower was carved on the hilt.
Seeing that Lü Tu's gaze was fixed on the lotus flower, Liu Hong reminded him, "Mud originates from chaos, and the appearance of the white lotus heralds a prosperous era. This group of thieves must be members of the White Lotus Sect."
How many people are on the other side in total?
"100 people, all dressed in black."
Lu Tu couldn't help but become even more curious: "Knowing that you brought 200 men, why did they only send 100 to attack you?"
Liu Hong reported truthfully: "Actually, I started by dispersing and hiding everyone 10 miles outside the city. I only took 20 people to the city to buy grain, so when they appeared, they had no idea that they had been surrounded by us."
"Are any of our brothers injured or killed?"
"Eleven people sustained minor injuries. I have stopped the bleeding for them, and they are all fine. Please rest assured, sir."
It's all thanks to the veterans' strong fighting ability. With the addition of Liu Hong and others, our side's fighting strength has finally improved.
Lu Tu didn't hold back his praise: "Excellent, very well done. Make sure the brothers have plenty of food and drink at noon!"
"Thank you, sir!"
At this moment, Liu Hong took out a token and handed it over: "Please accept this, sir."
Lu Tu took the token, looked at the character "Nan" engraved on the front, and asked curiously, "What is this?"
"This is the command token of my Southern Garrison. I hid it during the chaos when the young general was captured. Today, I present this token to you, sir!"
Lu Tu waved his hands repeatedly: "How can this be? This item is extremely important to you. You should keep it with you."
Liu Hong clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "My lord, you have been incredibly kind to me and my brothers. Not only have you freed us from slavery, but you have also prescribed medicine for us. Moreover, you are the princess's husband. We have all witnessed your abilities. This is something that my brothers and I agreed to after discussing it. With this token, one day when we enter the capital, we may be able to rally the entire Southern Imperial Guard!"
Upon hearing this, Lü Tu was shocked!
What does it mean to mobilize the entire Southern Imperial Guard? The Imperial Guard is divided into the North and South, and most importantly, each Imperial Guard has its own armory. This is what Song Yuxi told him.
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