Chapter 65. She was suddenly lifted up and filled. ...
The long standoff was chilling, as if a knife could cut.
Finally, it was Huang Qian who broke through this oppressive silence.
He smiled and said to Ji Yujing, "General Ji, please don't be so agitated. I was just asking."
The Ningdong army soldiers watched and listened, feeling that the emperor and high-ranking officials, who were supported by the people at the highest point of the empire, were hypocritical and ruthless. They instigated the two armies to fight each other, and then came to reap the spoils of victory. They didn't have to shed a single soldier; they only needed to use their words.
They cannot resist; to do so would be considered immature, and might even be charged with the serious crime of treason.
General Wu is the best example. Even he was treated this way. In the present state of Xun, no one is truly safe. Life and death are determined by the word of those in power.
Ji Yujing's lips twitched slightly. "If I remember correctly, I have already clearly stated the answer."
"If you did not hear me clearly, I will repeat it again: the tiger tally is not in my hands."
After saying this, Ji Yujing immediately turned around and entered Lingxiao City.
Logically, Huang Qian, as the fourth-ranking official in the Ministry of War, had the authority to order a search, given that he didn't believe Ji Yujing's words. However, he didn't issue this order until the gates of Lingxiao City were tightly closed.
I never dared to do that before.
With Ji Yujing potentially holding the Tiger Tally of the Western Army, he dared not do it again. Enraging the vicious tiger could truly mean their deaths here.
No one could do anything to him.
"Let's go and report back to the capital."
Inside the city, the city lord's mansion.
Ji Yujing returned the city lord's token to Xiao Jing intact, as promised.
Holding the city lord's token, Xiao Jing bowed to Ji Yujing.
"The general is truly righteous."
Ji Yujing: "Lingxiao City is blessed to have a city lord like you."
"Lord Xiao, until we meet again."
"General, until we meet again."
After saying goodbye, Ji Yujing led his troops away from Lingxiao City and embarked on the road home.
He sat high on his horse, exuding a gentle demeanor, which was not exactly the same as when he was happy, but it was also completely different from the coldness and ferocity he had displayed after fierce battles.
Ye Xiao saw this and couldn't help but move closer.
"elder brother."
Ji Yujing glanced at him sideways. "What?"
Ye Xiao: "Are you excited to see your sister-in-law soon?"
Ji Yujing: "..."
Before there was a response, suppressed laughter came from behind. Clearly, it wasn't just one person making the sound.
Ji Yujing glanced back, and the laughter vanished in an instant.
Why did you stop laughing?
All the soldiers: "..."
I wanted to laugh, but I didn't dare.
Ye Xiao: "They're all spineless cowards. Look at me, I'm not afraid of heavy punches."
Ji Yujing: "Then when we get back, I'll teach you a new set of boxing techniques."
Ye Xiao: "...No need."
"I am very satisfied with my boxing skills."
General Ji's martial arts skills are indeed among the best in the world, especially his boxing skills.
But few people dared to learn martial arts from him.
That's too ruthless.
Training every day is like being brutally attacked every day.
"Brother, I'm not married yet! Please let me go."
"I am the only heir in the Ye family..."
His cowardice was blatant, and the others couldn't help but laugh, their mocking laughter rising everywhere.
"Master Xiao, you're complaining even though the General is personally teaching you?"
"Study hard, and you might become the fifth general in the army."
"Hahahaha, what's more important than your rank, huh?"
Ye Xiao controlled his horse and slowed down, returning to the midst of the soldiers.
"A military rank is important, but a wife is important too."
At this point, he deliberately lowered his voice, "Look at my brother."
Ji Yujing heard this and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
He was still thinking to himself: That's not right. A wife is much more important than a rank.
Five days later, the army arrived at Jiahe Prefecture, which is located at the border of the east and west.
During a meal break, I happened to encounter a few wandering knights.
Ye Xiao invited them to dinner, and the wandering knights readily accepted after learning they were from the Ningdong Army. Around the blazing campfire, they roasted various foods, mostly foraged from the wild forest. Paired with the flatbread they had brought, it was truly a delightful meal.
While eating and drinking, they asked the two wandering knights again where they came from.
One of the wandering knights immediately laughed, "My name is Zhang Le, and I come from Lingdong."
Cong Xin's dark eyes lit up: "What a coincidence. You all came to Lingdong for sightseeing?"
Zhang Le replied, "Initially it was indeed for sightseeing, but later I went to Ningyue City with Madam Ji."
Ji Yujing spoke for the first time, "What are you going to Ningyue City for?"
Zhang Le replied truthfully, "Zhang He, the mayor of Ningyue City, proclaimed himself King of the Southeast. His Majesty ordered the Fourth Prince to lead troops to quell the rebellion, but unexpectedly..."
"After receiving the news, Madam Ji immediately ordered He Ke and us to go to Ningyue City to capture Zhang He alive."
"The six cities in the southeast have also been besieged."
Judging from the news, one can't help but sigh, "No wonder she's the Second Miss Lin."
But he only sighed; he showed no surprise after witnessing firsthand the ingenious plan to breach the city walls of Dongshao Kingdom.
Ye Xiao, however, was concerned about his old friend, asking, "How is the Fourth Prince now?"
Zhang Le: "The Fourth Prince is still in Lingdong. He spends his days either teaching the children or going into the mountains with Miss Lin to gather herbs."
"He doesn't have any princely airs at all; he's very approachable."
Ye Xiao: "Yes, the Fourth Prince is a very nice person."
Once the topic was set in motion, the area around the campfire became incredibly lively.
Ji Yujing listened quietly, his face calm. But he knew that his heart was in turmoil, every ripple of which was related to Lin Qingdai.
...
"Wow, why are there so many people?"
"Miss, maybe you shouldn't go? What if you get crowded?"
It was a cold but sunny day in mid-November.
The Ningdong Army returned to Jingning City.
Before dawn, people headed toward the only road they could take, almost all of them carrying something in their hands.
The goods were either homemade pastries or dried goods that they had dried themselves. The variety of dried goods was extensive, including mushrooms, sea cucumbers, fish, duck, goose, chicken…
Lin Qingdai arrived early to secure a good spot to greet Ji Yujing, but she was still too late.
The beautiful woman couldn't help but chuckle, "Since we're already here..."
She also wanted to see General Ji's triumphant return as soon as possible.
Song Yunyan: "I have a way."
Lin Qingdai glanced at him sideways. "What method?"
Song Yunyan pointed to the roof of a teahouse, "Let's go up to the roof and look down from above."
Lin Qingdai: "..."
As the wife of a general, doesn't she have any dignity?
Mingyue and Mingqian could tell what she was thinking just by looking at her expression, and they both burst out laughing.
Song Yunyan naturally saw through it too, and continued to persuade, "With a veil covering your face, who would know it's you?"
Even if you recognize someone, you can choose not to admit it.
Lin Qingdai: "..." Fourth Brother, he knows how to give bad advice.
In the end, the desire to see Ji Ci return in triumph on horseback overcame all other considerations, and Lin Qingdai agreed.
Mingyue carried her to the roof of the teahouse, with Song Yunyan and Mingqian following closely behind. The movements were so subtle that few people noticed.
Lin Qingdai gradually came to appreciate the advantages of sitting high up; she could see clearly and there was no one crowding her. Wearing a veil over her face also genuinely eased her discomfort.
At the hour of Chen (7-9 AM), unusual activity was heard at the city gate.
"General Ji is back."
"The Ningdong Army has returned in triumph."
The shouts and calls all came from the soldiers guarding the city, their joy and admiration shining brightly.
The people's enthusiasm was stirred, and in an instant, both sides of the street became a scene of bustling activity. As the soldiers passed through the city gate and walked past the villagers, they began to stuff dried goods and cakes into the soldiers' horses.
But no one dared to give it to Ji Yujing.
The infamous Mo Ruo after the war was known to everyone in Lingdong.
Furthermore, General Ji's expression was cold and aloof, which was far from a good mood, so it was best to avoid him.
From a high vantage point, Lin Qingdai and her three companions watched the spectacle unfold.
Suddenly, Song Yunyan spoke up, "I'm so envious."
Lin Qingdai glanced at him sideways, "What are you envious of?"
Song Yunyan: "I also really want to win the battle and enjoy the warmth of my fellow villagers."
Lin Qingdai: "Don't envy them. Our fourth brother will become a famous general one day."
Song Yunyan smiled upon hearing this, "I'll try my best to let Dai Dai see this day."
After saying that, he suddenly changed the subject, "Brother-in-law seems to be in a bad mood?"
Lin Qingdai: "...He's been like this ever since the war."
At this moment, the beautiful girl never expected that the fierce god's bad mood this time was not because of the war. Rather, he had specially sent someone back to deliver a message, hoping that Dai Dai would come to pick him up, but the streets were bustling, and the beauty was nowhere to be seen.
Song Yunyan: "Really? Then we have to cheer him up."
Before Lin Qingdai could react, he shouted at Ji Yujing at the top of his lungs.
"General Ji, your wife is here, why aren't you coming to greet her?"
After a delay of several breaths, the noise subsided.
Ji Yujing looked up at the sound, a smile spreading across his eyes, the coldness gradually fading away.
Dai Dai, she's here.
She will always meet his expectations and give him all the joy he desires.
Lin Qingdai, under the watchful eyes of many: "..."
Fourth Brother, how could he cause her trouble?
"Madam Ji has arrived?"
"It must be the Fourth Prince sitting next to her."
“Yes, I saw him at the school a few days ago. The Fourth Prince and Madam Ji were teaching him personally. I’d like to go and learn from him too.”
"Hahaha, you already have two kids."
...
Ji Yujing knew how much his wife valued her reputation, so as soon as the commotion started, he darted to the rooftop and took her away. He moved with lightning speed, and she disappeared in no time.
Seeing this, Song Yunyan flew to Ji Yujing's horse and chatted and laughed with Ye Xiao and the others as they continued on their way. During this time, he truly experienced the happiness of being stuffed with dried goods and cakes by the villagers.
"Thank you very much, Fourth Prince, for teaching the children to read and write."
"Your Highness, do you think I can still become the top scholar if I start learning now?"
"...Yes, yes, yes."
Hahahahaha.
Back in the room, Ji Yujing finally put Lin Qingdai down.
Lin Qingdai was sitting at the round table at the time, neither removing her veil nor speaking to Ji Yujing, clearly still annoyed with Song Yunyan.
Seeing her like this, Ji Yujing wanted to laugh, but didn't dare.
He could only suppress his urges and ask, "Would you like some tea, Madam?"
Lin Qingdai was unwilling to pay attention to him.
Ji Yujing added, "Shall I give Madam a shoulder massage? Or a leg massage?"
There was still no response.
Ji Yujing's lips twitched slightly, almost imperceptibly. A moment later, he lowered his head and kissed her lips through her veil.
Pure and sweet.
"I am very happy that Madam came to pick me up."
Lin Qingdai was completely appeased by those words.
"real?"
Ji Yujing: "Really."
Lin Qingdai finally smiled and opened her arms. "Then hug me."
Ji and Jing were more than happy to do so. They grabbed her lower back and legs with both hands and lifted her up in their arms.
Then, they silently headed towards the hot spring behind the house.
Lin Qingdai: "...What are you doing? I don't need to take a bath."
Ji Yujing's voice was low, his gaze dark and filled with desire: "Stay with me."
Lin Qingdai knew perfectly well what it meant to accompany him.
"night."
Ji Yujing seemed not to hear her response, "Dai Dai, stay with me."
A simple sentence, mixed with longing and pleading.
Lin Qingdai couldn't bear to refuse him anymore and tacitly approved of his nonsense.
In the warm hot spring, soft and fragrant flesh nestled against him, and he sighed contentedly.
That sound was deep, warm, and incredibly alluring.
Lin Qingdai couldn't help but reach out and cover his mouth.
"Don't make a sound."
Ji Yujing took her hand and gently nibbled on her fingertips.
"No taking off clothes, no talking nonsense, no in the study... now you can't even call me?"
"Madam, do you think you've gone too far?"
Lin Qingdai: "Why are you still so infatuated with me after I've gone so far?"
Infatuation?
Ji Yujing stared intently at the beautiful little face that had captivated him, remaining silent for a moment.
Lin Qingdai: "Don't try to deny it, I've seen through you."
Ji Yujing chuckled. "I'm not trying to deny it. Is being infatuated with one's wife something forbidden?"
His honesty pleased Lin Qingdai.
"Then go ahead and call, I give you permission."
"Hmm..."
As soon as she finished speaking, she was suddenly lifted up and filled.
"uncomfortable?"
Ji Yujing gently kissed away the water droplets on her face, his touch tender yet irresistible.
Lin Qingdai clung to his shoulders, her face flushed, "A little."
"I won't move, I'll wait for you to calm down."
"Will you feel uncomfortable?"
"Won't."
If he could, he would like to live there forever.
But he dared not utter a single word of such nonsense.
If you anger the young lady, not only will you lose all your benefits, but you'll also get beaten up.
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