Chapter 210 is about to get chaotic.
Lan Ying was a man of imposing stature, with a heroic appearance and a deep voice; at first glance, he did indeed appear to be a rough man.
In addition, he was brave and skilled in battle, killing without hesitation, and his sharp eyes were quite cold, giving him a general's domineering aura.
But after sparring with him today, Wen Zhiming noticed something unusual.
Perhaps because he had witnessed Su Leyan's superb disguise skills, he immediately noticed that Lan Ying's beard was fake, and that the man did not have an Adam's apple.
Wen Zhiming already had some suspicions that Lan Ying was a woman disguised as a man, and Lan Ying's act of cursing softly when she failed to achieve her goal deepened his suspicions.
Because his second sister, Wen Weizhu, had the same problem. She liked to secretly curse people behind their backs, especially the phrase "They're not even men," which was said in the exact same tone.
She has a touch of girlish capriciousness.
Wen Zhiming harbored doubts, but his face remained calm, as if he hadn't heard Lan Ying's curses.
When they returned to the camp, Lan Ying was already in a semi-conscious state. Wen Zhiming led his men to take him away and keep a close watch on him before returning to his own tent.
Lifting the curtain, I saw Meng Lingge sitting quietly at the table, reading a book.
The military camp only contained books on military strategy and battle formations, which she seemed to be reading with great interest.
A pot of tea was brewing in front of me, and the tea in the two teacups was steaming slightly, indicating that it had just been poured.
Seeing Wen Zhiming lift the curtain and enter, Meng Lingge put down her book and went to greet him.
Wen Zhiming's clothes were splattered with blood. He took off his outer garment, and Meng Lingge took it and put it on the rack. She then took a new one and draped it over him.
"It's chilly at night, let's have a cup of hot tea to warm ourselves up first."
Wen Zhiming pulled Meng Lingge to sit down with him, his eyes and brows full of smiles. "Seeing my wife makes me feel warmer. Did I wake you up? Why didn't you sleep a little longer?"
After Meng Lingge arrived, his little tent became increasingly filled with things, giving it a lively and lived-in feel.
Although simple, it is a little home full of love.
It made him feel happy as soon as he walked in.
Meng Lingge had only been awake for a short while when she turned over and found nothing. Instantly, all sleepiness vanished, so she simply put on her clothes and got out of bed.
Hearing from the guards outside that Wen Zhiming had gone to attend to military affairs and would be back soon, she brewed a pot of tea that she had brought and drank it while reading a book, waiting for Wen Zhiming.
“These days, I haven’t lacked sleep the most. I wasn’t woken up by you; I’ve had enough sleep and it’s a good time to get up and sit for a while.”
This is indeed the truth. Before, at the Meng residence, the Anshun Prince's residence, and the Du residence, she had many things to do during the day. After arriving here, she could only chat with Qiu Lan and Lu Shui at most, and spent the rest of her time with Wen Zhi Mo.
Perhaps because Wen Zhiming was by her side, her sleep quality was particularly good, and she slept much longer than before these past few days.
Meng Lingge felt like her eyes were about to swell up from sleeping.
She held Wen Zhiming's hand and said earnestly, "I've noticed you have quite a few books here. I'll start looking through them slowly tomorrow. When I have time, I'll go find Qiu Lanlushui to sew some children's clothes. You should also do more of your own things during the day and not just stay in this tent all the time."
She had overheard the soldiers whispering twice that the Northern Frontier King was not only incredibly strong in martial arts, but also extraordinary in that area. The merchant girl favored by the Northern Frontier King had been unable to get out of bed for several days, and even her food and drink had to be personally delivered to her bedside by the Northern Frontier King.
This is so embarrassing!
She didn't want to be a canary in the bedroom, nor did she want Wen Zhiming to be portrayed as a lustful and lecherous monarch.
Wen Zhiming understood Meng Lingge's meaning after a moment's thought, and pulled her into his arms.
"I guess these few days of peace and quiet are the last few days. Once the war starts, I'll be too busy to spend much time with you. I hope you won't be angry then."
The tea in front of him had lost its heat. Wen Zhiming picked up the cup and drank it. "Why does this tea have no aroma? The taste is bitter at first, then sweet, with an endless aftertaste."
"This is Liubao tea that I brought from Jiangnan. It has a very light aroma. This tea is good for the spleen and does not disturb the mind."
It's still early before dawn, so let's have some tea that won't disturb Wen Zhiming's rest.
Meng Lingge picked up the teapot and refilled Wen Zhiming's cup, asking softly, "Did something happen? What military situation were you dealing with?"
She had previously advised Wen Zhiming not to stay in the central tent all day, but upon hearing that war was about to break out, she became uneasy.
Wen Zhiming said, "The three armies have been locked in a stalemate for a long time. Now, the Blue Feather Kingdom can no longer sit still and has launched an attack tonight. I just brought their general back. The Blue Feather Kingdom wants to make a deal with me. Whether or not it works out, news of tonight's events will reach General Leng, and I don't think they will stay idle. In short, the Northern Frontier is about to descend into chaos."
Meng Lingge's worries deepened.
She didn't know much about warfare.
But she knew that many people would die once the war started, and everyone who went to the battlefield was at risk of losing their life.
The three armies are currently evenly matched; if two of them cooperate, the third will surely perish. But what if one of the cooperating armies is feigning cooperation? How can we identify and prevent this?
If General Leng is defeated, the Golden Moon Kingdom will send new soldiers. If the Blue Feather Kingdom is defeated, there will be other soldiers. But if Wen Zhiming is defeated, then he and his Tiger Soaring Army will have lost completely, with no possibility of a comeback.
Without a doubt, Wen Zhiming is the most dangerous party.
Wen Zhiming knew Meng Lingge's worries and comforted her, "Don't worry. Right now, both the Golden Moon Kingdom and the Blue Feather Kingdom want to use me to increase their conditions for peace talks, so their chances of reaching an agreement are very low."
Seeing Meng Lingge remain silent, Wen Zhiming continued, "If you're still worried, why don't you sit in on our discussion tomorrow?"
Is this appropriate?
Meng Lingge was indeed curious and wanted to know the situation of the three armies as soon as possible.
However, important military matters should not be heard by others casually, especially since she is currently only a merchant's wife in the military camp.
“In principle, it is indeed inappropriate.” Wen Zhiming said with a faint smile, “But our cousin is very helpful. He not only solved the problem of providing bedding and clothing for my 100,000 soldiers, but also offered his entire fortune to help me. You are his sister, and he has entrusted this matter entirely to you, so it is perfectly reasonable for you to go and listen in.”
Wen Zhiming and Du Yuanhua have finalized their business deal.
Du Yuanhua did everything he could to help Wen Zhiming succeed, but Wen Zhiming had to keep his identity a secret. This way, if Wen Zhiming lost, he would only lose money, but if Wen Zhiming won, he could easily expand the Du family's business.
With the weather turning cold, the army is in dire need of blankets and clothing. Du Yuanhua set off two days ago to mobilize the cloth and silk from shops near the Du family. The Du family's private seal and bank notes have been handed over to Meng Lingge, who can withdraw them as needed by the army.
In other words, Du Yuanhua can be considered the big financial backer of Hu Xiangjun, contributing money and effort in various ways. It is perfectly reasonable for him to send someone to listen to the discussions and see if any funding is needed.
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