There are no steep mountains here, which makes people feel open-minded. Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an often playfully tease each other.
"Are you tired?" Zhao Shi'an would ask every now and then.
"What's so tiring about this? Don't underestimate me, I could run there right now without any problem."
"Yes, yes, my wife is amazing."
"Don't try to brush me off. How about we have a race and see who gets there first?"
"Okay, I'll give you a 100-meter head start."
"You underestimate me. I'll show you..."
Fang Qing rolled up her sleeves, but before she could even start running, someone on horseback came galloping towards them from the direction of the camp.
Qing couldn't see clearly from a distance, but Zhao Shi'an recognized the person who had come.
The horse stopped in front of them, and Fang Qing almost didn't recognize the person who had become several shades darker.
"Brother Fangzhu?"
Fang Qing knew that someone would definitely come to the military camp when they arrived, but she didn't expect Fang Zhu to come in person.
"Why did it take you so long? I've been waiting for days."
Fang Zhu was clearly very happy. Her gaze fell on Fang Qing, and she said with a smile, "Have you grown taller?"
"Really? I'm already this old, why would I still be growing taller? But you're getting more and more muscular, Fang Zhu. I didn't even recognize you when you rode over on horseback."
"You're training all day long, you can't help but grow strong. You've seen these crops, right? What do you think?"
When talking about crops, Fang Zhu looked quite proud.
"That's certainly good, but what about the yield?"
Fang Zhu then told Fang Qing about the grain yield.
"The weather is good this year, and we should have a good harvest. We can pay back the grain we owe you this time."
“You lent the grain for the sake of the people here, how could I possibly ask you to pay it back? Besides, on my way here, I saw that Yongzhou has also planted the Sunny Day seeds, which we haven’t publicized here. It must have been you who did the work, so I should be thanking you.”
Fang Zhu let out a hearty laugh.
"I think you've become more and more eloquent; I can't argue with you."
After talking to Fang Qing for so long, Fang Zhu seemed to only then notice Zhao Shi'an.
"Lord Zhao."
"General Fang."
The two exchanged a perfunctory bow.
"The wind and sand are strong today. You two should come with me to the military camp. Let's sit down and have a cup of hot tea before we talk."
Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an boarded the carriage again. After arriving at the military camp, Fang Zhu first settled them in.
"Shouldn't we pay our respects to the Grand Marshal first?"
"The Grand Marshal will be returning to the capital to report, and it will take some time for him to arrive. For now, I can still make decisions in this military camp."
You can tell, because the house that Fang Zhu gave them to comfort them was the best one.
The room was spotless, and the sheets and blankets were all new.
"I read your letter from a while ago. You came here this time for the Western Regions Divine Fire?" Fang Zhu asked.
Fang Qing nodded.
Fang Zhu sighed.
"I'm afraid that's impossible. That divine fire is something that the Tibetans revere the most. It's heavily guarded. That divine fire can melt all things. Only the stones of the sacred mountain can suppress it. Every year, people try to steal it, but almost all of them die because of it."
Then, Fang Zhu asked, "What do you need this divine fire for?"
Fang Qing looked at Zhao Shi'an and left the question to him.
"Destroy something."
Fang Zhu was surprised.
What is it that must be destroyed with divine fire?
His gaze swept between Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an, realizing that even if he asked, neither of them would answer him.
“This thing is not so easy to obtain. Rather than taking the risk, I might as well send someone to negotiate with the Tibetans first. If they do not agree, we will think of another way.”
"Is Brother Fangzhu familiar with the people over there?"
"We're not exactly close, but the Tibetans have relied on our Dali grain for years. In the last two years, after we planted large tracts of fertile land here, they have repeatedly asked us for planting techniques and discussed business several times."
Since that's the case, there's still room for negotiation.
"Then I'll trouble Brother Fangzhu to make the arrangements. Let's meet with their people as soon as possible. I want to resolve this matter quickly so I can have peace of mind."
Fang Zhu could see Fang Qing's anxiety and nodded in agreement.
Fang Zhu said to Fang Qing that the journey had been tiring, and after saying a few words to her, she left.
Not far from where I walked, I saw someone peeking out from the front.
What are you doing there? Finished training?
"No, Fang Qing is here?"
Fang Zhu gave him a disgruntled look.
"What are you asking about?"
“I didn’t ask around, I just feel sorry for you. We saw Zhao Shi’an, he looked like a sickly man, nowhere near as robust as you.”
He chuckled twice as he spoke.
"Brother, this is our territory anyway. If you still can't let go of Fang Qing, we'll take care of Zhao Shi'an for you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Fang Zhu kicked him.
"I think you're just talking nonsense. The couple is doing just fine. Besides, Fang Qing is my sister. If you cause me any trouble, don't blame me for being ruthless."
The burly man clutched his leg, a pitiful expression on his face.
"I'm only upset because I see you're the only one who's wronged. That Tibetan princess likes you so much she'd practically offer you her heart, but you don't even glance at her. Isn't that because you can't forget someone else?"
Fang Zhu pretended to kick him again, but he quickly dodged forward.
"Are you going to talk nonsense again?"
Cover your mouth forward.
Fang Zhu glared at him and said, "Send a message to the people in Tibet and ask them if they have time to meet. I have something important to discuss with them."
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