Chapter 3: Shengxia goes to Beijing to receive the title
"I didn't expect the great general who defends the country is actually a man. He doesn't look gentle and considerate at all. If he were to marry someone like that, the family would definitely be in turmoil."
"Have you seen the scars on the face and hands of the national defense general? The stretch marks are so light. No man will be interested in him from now on."
"That's right, after so many years in the military camp, I still don't know if I'm still a virgin."
These unbearable words, like sharp knives, ruthlessly spewed out from the mouths of the three wretched men.
After hearing these words, Xia Yanjing's anger was instantly ignited. He clenched his fists tightly, and the blue veins on the back of his hands bulged due to excessive force, as if they would burst at any time.
Xia Yanjing turned around and punched the three men with all his might. The three men had never expected Xia Yanjing to suddenly attack and were caught off guard by the sudden attack.
They were about to fight back, but at that moment, they heard an angry shout. Shi Tou stood in front of Xia Yanjing and shouted, "Do you know who he is? He's the young master of the Yongning Marquis' Mansion! I want to see who dares to attack!"
Shitou's angry shout stunned the three men. They looked at Xia Yanjing in horror, with fear on their faces.
"You ungrateful guys!" Xia Yanjing roared angrily.
"The Great General of the Nation fought bravely on the front lines to protect the Wei Dynasty and ensure the people could live and work in peace. He is our hero and our pride! And you, not only do you not know how to be grateful, but you are also speaking nonsense and disrespecting him. You deserve the death penalty!"
Xia Yanjing's voice spread firmly and powerfully on the street, and some conscientious men and boys around him woke up as if from a dream.
People who practice martial arts have amazing hearing. Shengxia heard everything that just happened. He had no idea how many times he had heard those words along the way. He thought he wouldn't care.
Shengxia's eyes darkened, and her heart was moved. She turned her head and looked at Xia Yanjing deeply, "Young Master of Marquis Yongning, I will remember you."
Then Shengxia signaled the people around her to go forward. The people around her understood and took a few people to capture the three people.
Shengxia sat on his horse and recalled what had just happened. At first, he was attracted by a burning gaze. The moment he turned his head, he saw Xia Yanjing's stupid look. However, he was still quite handsome, though a little too thin.
Thinking of the whispers and unfriendly looks along the way, Shengxia was not sure for a moment whether Xia Yanjing had such a dull expression because he looked down on him.
It was not until Xia Yanjing took action for him that he realized that Xia Yanjing had no ill will towards him at that moment. Perhaps he was too surprised that a brother like him could become a general. If he had difficulties in the future, he would definitely lend a hand.
Shengxia never thought that Xia Yanjing would fall in love with him at first sight. After all, his appearance, figure, and the murderous aura he exuded from fighting on the battlefield made him ready to live out his life alone.
"General, you are mighty, you are our hero." Xia Yanjing shouted excitedly as he watched Shengxia's back as she continued to move forward. This was the cheer that originally belonged to Shengxia.
The people, who already had great respect for the great general, became even more excited after hearing Xia Yanjing's excited shout.
They were infected by the enthusiastic atmosphere and involuntarily joined the shouting, with voices rising higher and higher: "Great hero! Great hero! Great hero!"
These shouts spread like wildfire, quickly spreading through the crowd. One person shouted, two people shouted, three people shouted... Gradually, the entire street was filled with these passionate shouts. The people's enthusiasm was like a volcanic eruption, unstoppable.
Shengxia sat upright on horseback, and heard thunderous cheers in his ears. However, he was not fooled by the superficial enthusiasm, because he knew well the fickleness and impermanence of human hearts.
Shengxia's years of experience in the army made him understand that at this moment, the cheers from the crowd were just inspired by the young man just now. When the excitement faded, he would face endless humiliation and accusations, with little gratitude.
The regret in his heart disappeared like a shooting star, and a complex emotion surged in Shengxia's heart.
He clearly remembered that it was he who resolutely chose to join the army. That decision seemed to have happened just yesterday, and it was still vivid in his mind.
From the moment he decided to join the army, he knew what kind of future he would face. He had already prepared himself mentally and accepted the fact that he was destined to live alone.
Thoughts surged like the tide, but Shengxia's steps did not hesitate at all. He dismounted and walked straight to where the emperor was.
From a distance, he saw the emperor leading civil and military officials and princes, standing at the palace gate waiting for his arrival.
"I am sorry for being late, Your Majesty, please forgive me." Shengxia knelt down and apologized when he was seven steps away from the emperor.
The emperor and the ministers and princes in the front row naturally noticed the faint pregnancy lines on Shengxia's earlobes, which was obviously a characteristic only found in boys.
Since the moment the war ended, Shengxia has never deliberately concealed this fact. After all, he can't hide it forever.
Although everyone had already heard that Shengxia was a boy, they could not suppress their surprise when they saw it with their own eyes.
Everyone present had complicated emotions. Some ministers were jealous of Shengxia's heroic performance. They felt that it was a disgrace for them, the men, to be so outstanding.
Some people are skeptical about Shengxia's talent and think he is just lucky.
There are also some people who admire Shengxia from the bottom of their hearts. As a brother, he turned the tide and is a true young hero.
"General, please stand up quickly. What crime have you committed?" The emperor pretended to be ignorant even though he knew the truth.
"Your Majesty, I concealed my brother's identity and went into battle to kill the enemy. Although I have fulfilled my mission, I have also committed the crime of deceiving the king. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me." Shengxia knelt on the ground, motionless as a mountain, and just kept asking for forgiveness.
The emperor looked at the army behind Shengxia and dared not blame Shengxia. Besides, Shengxia was a brother, so it would be much easier to get the tiger talisman back in the future. The emperor looked at Shengxia with an even gentler expression.
Then he signaled with his eyes to the eunuch Xiao Dezi beside him to help Shengxia up.
"My dear minister, what crime have you committed? You have recovered the lost territories for our Wei Dynasty. I haven't had time to reward you yet, so how could I blame you?" The emperor said with a smile.
Then he signaled to Xiao Dezi with his eyes. Xiao Dezi immediately took two steps forward, took out the imperial edict from behind, and said in a somewhat gentle voice, "Shengxia, accept the edict."
"I accept your order."
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