Chapter 1131 Brothers in Arms
Upon hearing this name, Shang Ruyi's heart skipped a beat.
At the same time, an anxious voice called out to her from behind: "Your Highness! What are you doing here?!"
Shang Ruyi turned around and saw the soldier she had just sent away, carrying a quilt and running over hurriedly. He had obviously returned to the tent entrance and, not seeing her, was worried that she had run away, so he came looking for her.
Shang Ruyi immediately said, "I'm fine, I came to check on you."
Seeing that she hadn't left, the soldier breathed a sigh of relief and walked over, saying, "There's nothing to see here. General Xiao forbids the princess from wandering around. You should go back now."
Shang Ruyi smiled and followed him.
Just as the two of them turned to leave, the young man named Guan Chiying, who had just been making a ruckus, happened to hear the call. He frowned and looked over, only to see Shang Ruyi's departing figure.
His gaze suddenly deepened.
However, he wasn't drawn into this somewhat shocked and conflicted mood. Instead, he immediately addressed his fellow soldiers, who still looked displeased, saying, "General Chen is dead. We can't return to Luoyang for the time being. We're currently on their territory. You all understand the principle of 'when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your heads,' right?"
"..."
The group looked at each other without saying a word.
Guan Chiying sighed again and said, "No matter what, let's get through this difficult time first. Our families are all in Luoyang. If we don't want anything to happen to them, we have to find a way to go back."
The middle-aged soldier and the others nodded in agreement.
A few people showed disdain, but due to the emotions of the people around them, they didn't say anything more. Guan Chiying pointed to the tent: "This place is enough to shelter us from the wind and rain. Everyone, go in and rest. I'll go talk to the people over there and see if they can find us some clean clothes to change into."
The middle-aged soldier said, "You go ahead, I'll keep an eye on them."
Guan Chiying nodded, turned and left, while the other soldiers reluctantly entered the tent under the persuasion and intimidation of the middle-aged man.
Guan Chiying walked to the other side and soon encountered the soldiers who had just been assigned tents to them. She stepped forward and said, "Excuse me, everyone, our clothes are all worn out. Could you please give us a few sets of clothes to change into?"
Seeing his gentle attitude, the men were no longer as hostile as before, and simply said, "We don't have any other clothes here, only military uniforms. Would you be willing to wear them?"
Guan Chiying immediately laughed and said, "We are brothers from the same path, so naturally we are comrades."
These soldiers were all roughnecks and didn't know anything about brotherhood, but one doesn't hit a smiling face. Besides, this young man had been very careful and spoke in a kind and pleasant manner, so their attitude towards him softened. One of them replied, "Then, we'll bring it to you in a little while."
Guan Chiying quickly smiled and said, "Thank you."
He paused for a moment after speaking, then continued, "We brothers have come here and don't know when we will be able to return to Luoyang. We have caused you trouble these past few days. If there is anything you need us to do, please feel free to ask. We will definitely not stand idly by."
Hearing him say that, the others were even less likely to be angry. Instead, they felt a little embarrassed about their previous overbearing attitude and said sullenly, "Fine."
Guan Chiying glanced around again and smiled, "Actually, this military camp is really well set up. It's much better than the one we had in the city. There are even women here."
The soldiers were taken aback: "Where are the women?"
Guan Chiying immediately said, "Just now, we saw a woman with her face covered walk into the central command tent—could she be General Xiao's lover?"
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and burst into laughter. One of them said, "Don't talk nonsense! She's not General Xiao's lover, she's the Princess Consort of Qin from the Sheng Kingdom!"
"What!?"
Even though he was somewhat prepared, Guan Chiying was still taken aback when he heard the words "Princess Consort of Qin". He thought for a moment and then laughed, "Princess Consort of Qin of Sheng Kingdom, shouldn't she be in Daxing City? How come she's here? We're brothers, don't try to fool me."
The group laughed again, saying, "Who's trying to fool people with that! That's Princess Qin, I heard her name is something like Ruyi."
"Yes, that's what I heard General Xiao call it that day."
"Speaking of which, the general had a thing for her—"
At this point, everyone showed a hint of trepidation, but someone couldn't help but say, "Although they're not lovers, they're probably close. Look at how General Shi has been treating that Princess Qin so well since he brought her back. He's been treating her with such care and hospitality, even that great beauty didn't receive such treatment."
Guan Chiying listened quietly from the side, and then asked curiously, "There are women too?"
The soldiers glanced at him, realizing they were talking too much, and waved their hands, saying, "Alright, this has nothing to do with you. Stop asking around. Go back now, and we'll get you some clothes later."
Guan Chiying smiled and said, "Okay, okay."
After saying that, he turned around and walked back, carefully looking around as he went. The soldier who had called out to the Princess Qin was now walking out of a tent not far away. Guan Chiying saw the location of the tent and went back without making a sound.
This day felt incredibly long.
Although no battles were fought that day, and no bloodshed or carnage took place, most soldiers felt that this seemingly peaceful day was longer than the days spent fighting and battling in the past.
Fortunately, the long day was finally over. After escaping back from Huiluocang, they managed to settle in. General Xiao Shi was ordered to stay in his own tent and was not allowed to go out for the time being. Meanwhile, people kept coming and going in the central army tent, and Xiao Yuansui was obviously thinking about the next steps.
Their only solution is to send troops as soon as possible!
Hua Ziying said to Xiao Yuansui, "Our rations are only enough for five days. According to those people, the situation in Luoyang is even more serious. If we can't defeat the people at Hulao Pass immediately, and if Liang Shide really can't hold the city, then we'll really have no way out."
"..."
"Why not take advantage of this opportunity? Yuwen Ye is injured, and Princess Qin is in our hands. Let's fight him one last time!"
"..."
Xiao Yuansui did not speak immediately, but his eyes were already filled with killing intent.
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