This doesn't mean the generals and commanders are at odds; on the contrary, they have a perfect understanding. For example, whenever Chu Mubai mentions a plan, Yan Jiu (Xia Yixin) always understands it instantly after the other person only says half of it. Then the two of them show that "everything is understood without words" smile, leaving the soldiers bewildered for a long time until Yan Jiu (Xia Yixin) explains it to them.
Strangely, General Yan seemed to be holding back his anger, always hesitant to speak, while Lord Chu acted as if he didn't see anything.
Moreover, it seems that apart from discussing important military matters, General Yan has been avoiding Lord Chu.
That's so strange.
This feels like General Yan is throwing a tantrum.
It must be their imagination!
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, three days have passed since the march began.
The original force of a hundred men returned to the valley this time, not only with the number of men remaining the same, but also with the addition of some elite troops from Beiming, as well as a considerable amount of captured supplies and horses, making them look even more imposing.
Along the way, some aristocratic families from Beiming tried to curry favor with her, but Xia Yixin would avoid most of them. Of course, there were also those she couldn't avoid and those she had to give face to.
The Murong family is one such family.
The Murong family was a powerful clan in Beiming, controlling half of Beiming's wealth. The rapid collapse of the Beiming Emperor was also closely related to the Murong family's "betrayal".
Moreover, when Xia Yixin saw the Murong family head riding towards them at full speed, and when Murong Shao's bright eyes shone with unwavering admiration upon seeing Chu Mubai, she knew that Chu Mubai must have been involved in this as well.
Murong Shao is about the same age as Chu Mubai. Because his ancestors came from the grasslands, he has deep facial features and a wild and unruly appearance.
He immediately dismounted and gave Chu Mubai, who had also dismounted and walked over, a bear hug.
"Lord Chu, I knew you would get better soon." Murong Shao's booming voice was crisp and clear.
After he finished hugging Chu Mubai, he saw Yan Jiu (Xia Yixin) and his eyes lit up. "General Yan!"
As soon as Xia Yixin dismounted, she saw a tall man about to pounce on her. She hesitated whether to dodge or not, but Murong Shao was stopped by Chu Mubai halfway.
"There are too many people and too much attention here, let's go into the city first," Chu Mubai suggested.
Murong Shao didn't think much of it and nodded generously, "Alright, Lord Chu, General Yan, I've prepared a welcome banquet at my residence, please!"
Xia Yixin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt that something was wrong, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Murong Shao was based in Rongcheng, a city filled with exotic charm. When Xia Yixin led Xiong Hushi into the city, the people of Rongcheng gathered around to watch the spectacle.
They only felt curiosity and awe, not fear. Unlike other towns, the people of Rongcheng seemed more prosperous, which showed that the Murong family had managed this land well.
Some girls even blushed as they stared at Xia Yixin or Chu Mubai, though the latter attracted more attention.
Now that Chu Mubai has recovered his health, he appears even more refined and elegant, with a handsome and dashing demeanor. Dressed in a long blue robe, he stands out in the solemn crowd, like a celestial being who has stepped out of a painting.
He seems to possess a unique kind of attraction.
The best evidence is that on the night Murong Shao hosted the banquet, most of the eligible women in the Murong family had their eyes on Chu Mubai.
A brilliant strategist.
His handsome face was like that of a banished immortal.
A distinguished status.
At a young age, he holds a high position.
Any one of these titles alone would be enough to make women swoon, not to mention his extraordinary demeanor and elegant manners; the women's gazes shifted from shyness to burning intensity.
Of course, some people also looked at Yan (Xia Yixin), after all, he was young, promising, handsome and dashing, dressed in a black outfit, like a cold weapon drawn from its sheath.
However... it seems that "he" is more interested in food?
To avoid trouble, Xia Yixin simply pretended to be taciturn and aloof, since there were many rumors about "him" anyway.
Moreover, Bei Ming actually let her eat roasted whole lamb, hand-pulled rice, carrots, onions... things that are rare in the South, and even wine.
After eating and drinking her fill, she was satisfied but didn't forget to occasionally eavesdrop on Murong Shao and Chu Mubai's conversation.
Her previous guess was confirmed from their conversation. Chu Mubai had known Murong Shao for many years, and Murong Shao's help was partly to explain why their battle went so smoothly. The Murong family was also helping because they had long been dissatisfied with the actions of the Northern Underworld Emperor. Unfortunately, they were located in a remote area and it was difficult enough to feed the residents of the dozen or so cities under their control. They did not have extra troops.
The meal was a pleasant one for both the host and guests.
At least it appears so.
Murong Shao had a good plan. Tonight, he gathered all the eligible women from the Murong family, hoping to climb up to the two most popular men at the moment. Chu Mubai was naturally the best choice, and Yan Jiu was also a good option.
Unfortunately, no matter how he tried to evade the question, Chu Mubai pretended not to know anything tonight.
Left with no other choice, Murong Shao had to change tactics and try to "sell" the product to Yan Jiu (Xia Yixin), having one of them play the zither and another dance.
Xia Yixin was no fool, so she simply found an excuse to have a drinking contest with Murong Shao.
"Alright! I like straightforward people like General Yan. It's a deal. If you get drunk, you have to grant me your next request." Murong Shao had an exceptionally high alcohol tolerance since childhood, and his eyes lit up when he heard that the other party wanted to have a drinking contest.
Xia Yixin smiled and calmly looked at him, "That depends on whether Patriarch Murong has the ability."
Murong Shao laughed heartily, completely disregarding this "young punk" in his early twenties. The Murong family, after all, came from the grasslands.
However, after drinking several jars of aged wine with "him", Murong Shao was a little confused.
He said he was getting more and more drunk the more he drank, but why was Yan Jiu (Xia Yixin) across from him getting more and more energetic the more she drank?
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