436 Each person's ideal
Jingzhai remained silent, gazing towards the border, wondering if her lover was busy tonight. Thinking of the familiar patterns she had seen before, she felt a surge of shyness and longing.
The night was deep, the dew was heavy, the moonlight was silvery, and the air was chilly. Dewdrops fell silently, wetting a corner of the osmanthus blossoms. The glistening dewdrops on the petals shimmered with a delicate light under the moonlight.
Granny Hong said gently with concern, "Miss, it's late, you should go back and rest. Would you like some congee and snacks for you tomorrow morning?"
Jingzhai nodded, "Alright, thank you for your trouble, Granny." The figure moved and slowly disappeared.
A familiar boudoir, with embroidered sheets and soft quilts, and sometimes a few soft pillows.
An exquisite white porcelain vase, adorned with newly planted osmanthus branches, and a casually sketched ink bamboo and orchid painting, still hang quietly there. It's as if nothing has changed.
Inside the room, not a speck of dust remained. With a gentle wave of the hand, the doors and windows closed instantly, and through the cracks, a cold evening breeze blew in, carrying a slight chill.
Her own boudoir, simple yet cozy, had always been off-limits to other men. She sat quietly, the Emperor's face flashing through her mind. It was as if nothing else mattered to her.
Then, seeing her lover's figure, she felt the same ease, decisiveness, and indifference. For a moment, she felt an urge to return to her lover's side immediately, and longing for him welled up in her heart, as if she could never leave him again.
Wei Lan gently nestled in her lover's arms, gazing at him as he slept soundly, and whispered shyly, "Chen Lang has been working so hard lately. He should rest at home for a while, so we can prepare some nourishing food for him."
She chuckled softly and said in a low voice, "I haven't been going out much lately unless there's something urgent."
Wei Lan's eyes lit up with joy, but she said apologetically, "Shen Lang, I'm sorry. You have many things to take care of, but I selfishly hoped you would stay a little longer."
She gently embraced them, softly laughing, "Things have been mostly settled these past few days. From now on, I'll spend every day with you."
He whispered a request in her ear, and Wei Lan blushed deeply before nodding gently.
Inside the inn, Jie Yanyan, the Wanwan sisters, Qingxuan and the other girls stayed up all night, chatting by lamplight.
The group, who had originally planned to return yesterday, were suddenly confronted by the Demon King, who was the most ferocious of all the demon beasts, along with the tiger, the wolf, the monkey who was skilled in using tools and possessed extremely high intelligence, and the eagle.
The sight of the thousand-foot-long true dragon stirring up wind and rain left them all in awe. They could only watch from afar, having no right to participate in the battle.
Moreover, on Young Master He's side, not only are the women of unparalleled beauty and captivating charm, but many of them also possess profound cultivation.
Looking into the distance, one could see familiar faces like Yun Qing, Yun Su, and Yun Shuni, as well as the inexplicably familiar figure of Liu Qianqian, but one could not be sure if they were real.
Their martial arts skills were unfathomable, and even Captain Guan had broken through. In just a month or so, they were well aware of Captain Guan's strength, but seeing him again now completely overturned their understanding.
Many speculations arose in their minds about this matter. Tonight, none of them could sleep, so they talked by candlelight, discussing everything under the sun. A cool evening breeze blew in, and a low chirping of an insect came from outside the window, making the night feel even more tranquil and profound.
With each person's inner energy cultivation in motion, the difference between hot and cold seemed less pronounced.
Jie Yanyan said softly, a hint of doubt and embarrassment in her voice, "Perhaps I could consult Young Master He, as we've been stuck at this point for some time now. Or perhaps I could consult Madam."
Shang Qingxuan nodded in agreement and said in a low, calm voice, "We don't know much about the others, but we do know something about General Yun's team."
Currently, there are quite a few Martial Kings in the team.
Moreover, several of the ladies possessed ordinary auras, clearly indicating they were not ordinary people; it was simply that our cultivation was insufficient to detect them.
Shi Wanwan seemed to understand something, then nodded simply and clearly, saying, "Why don't we go ask them now? It'll be faster than staying here wondering."
After saying that, he picked up his sword and prepared to walk outside, as it was getting dark.
Qingxuan grabbed her and gently hugged her, whispering with a chuckle, "If you want to ask, you should go tomorrow. It's not even dawn yet; Madam should be resting."
Wanwan blushed, gazing at the night outside, and whispered, "I'd forgotten it's still night."
Shi Feixuan pondered for a moment, then said absentmindedly, "I suppose Madam wouldn't mind if we went to inquire. From what I've observed, both Madam Han and Madam Ji are unfathomable."
Actually, if possible, it would be best to directly consult Young Master He, but since we haven't contributed anything, this matter still needs further discussion.
Jie Yanyan nodded slightly. It would be best to ask Young Master He for guidance. If one's aptitude is sufficient, then the opportunity has arrived. If not, one can still gain something.
Wanwan nodded, her face slightly flushed, and said, "Why don't we go find Sister Yunsu tomorrow? If Young Master is also there, we can ask him for advice."
If all else fails, I'll become the young master's maid; I'm sure he won't be stingy with that.
Moreover, once our cultivation level is high enough, we won't need to trouble you with many things, young master.
Jie Yanyan chuckled softly, 'Wanwan is right; this method is quite good.'
Captain Guan accepted Yun Heiyi's invitation to rest in the camp tonight. He was injured, and now this place should be safe. Fang Lin and several soldiers guarded the surroundings without moving an inch.
It was late at night, but he looked excited. He had a great time today. Although he still felt a lot of pain, he was much better now.
Yun Heiyi was grilling meat when Guan Xiaowei, following the aroma, arrived, sat down gently, and took the grilled wolf meat from Yun Heiyi's hand.
He exclaimed in admiration, "It tastes great! I never knew General Yun had such culinary skills."
Yun Heiyi chuckled softly, gazing into the distance, and said gently, "Just practice." He then handed over another piece of meat. It was roasted tiger meat.
She chuckled softly, "I've already taken care of it for you. Now, try it and see how it tastes."
Then he waved to Fang Lin and the others, "There's a fire here, come and roast together."
Fang Lin and the others sat down around the fire and took over the task of grilling the meat. It was much warmer by the fire.
Fang Lin said in a low voice, "General, eat less. It's not advisable to eat too much meat these next few days."
Captain Guan casually accepted the roasted meat, smiling and thanking him, "Thank you very much. Next time we go to Dalong Prefecture, I'll treat you to a whole roasted lamb. Plenty to go."
Yun Heiyi chuckled softly, took a bite of the large piece of meat, and nodded, saying, "There's no one in Dalong Prefecture objecting now."
Without even blinking, Captain Guan said, "I've spotted a few rats, and a few more that are well hidden."
Yun Heiyi nodded, not asking about the outcome. With Captain Guan present, there was no need to inquire further.
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