Chapter 315 Both Male and Female are Beautiful
The same scene is playing out at the foot of the mountain near Changle Town.
Just as the soldiers and bandits were about to set fire to the forest, several elderly villagers shakily emerged and stopped them from burning it down.
They knelt down and begged for mercy.
Burning mountains is tantamount to destroying humanity and the lifeline of all living things.
It is a grave sin that damages one's moral character!
Don't they know?
But the old man's pleas were of no use; they wanted food and able-bodied men.
Finally, the soldiers and bandits set the forest ablaze.
Many men rushed out of the forest and put out the fire.
"Sir, we'll go with you!"
Now, all they hope for is that their family members will be safe and sound.
However, after suffering defeat, being hunted for days, enduring hunger and cold, and whose physical and mental state have become distorted, how can soldiers still maintain their kindness after receiving orders from above?
Those who fight wars live for today, not tomorrow. Even Buddhists say that since we don't know what tomorrow will bring, how can we have time to argue about right and wrong?
They want to eat, drink, and have fun! No regrets!
"Get everyone out here! Otherwise, we'll burn this forest down!"
"What...what are you going to do?"
The men saw the evil in the soldier's eyes, and their expressions changed drastically.
“Sir, aren’t you recruiting soldiers? We’ll go with you. We know you have discipline too…”
"Go to hell!"
The man who was speaking had his throat slit with a knife.
The remaining people were so frightened that they took off running, but after a few steps, they stopped and hugged the tree.
Their parents, wives, and children were all inside!
"Sir, please spare us, please spare us..."
Amidst the cries and screams, a magnificent carriage drove up.
A man wearing a gold and jade crown and dressed in brocade and silk jumped down and hurriedly came to the front, showing utmost respect.
When they cup their hands in greeting, the gold thumb rings on their thumbs are revealed, one in each hand, shining brightly.
"Gentlemen, the Wan family has prepared fine wine and meat. Why are you arguing with these peasants? They're all thinking about their own meager gains and don't understand the hardships you endure in battle."
A hundred or so soldiers, as if they had spotted a gold nugget, swarmed around him.
"Wanjia? What do they do?"
"Oh, sir! My Wan family is the wealthiest merchant family in Chang Le Town! Look, this whole piece of land belongs to my family. To tell you the truth, the land cultivated by at least ten villages here belongs to my Wan family!"
Jin Geda waved his hand, pointing proudly at a piece of land in the distance.
"So, even if you kill these peasants, you won't get any grain! Only my family has some. We've stockpiled several hundred bushels of grain, and we intend to offer it all to you, sir. Please come in, sir!"
His face then revealed a suitable expression of flattery:
"I only hope that you gentlemen can introduce me to the General, so that the supplies for the military camp will be provided in the future, hehehe..."
The soldiers, who had been harboring doubts, now understood everything, and laughter erupted.
"Then let's go to the Wan residence for a feast first, and then come and arrest them! Let me tell you, all the men better wait obediently, or you'll know the consequences!"
Brothers, let's go!
The villagers breathed a sigh of relief as soon as the menacing soldiers left.
"Luckily, Young Master Wan wanted to get involved with the military camp, otherwise we would be finished today!"
There were still some smart people out there. "Are you stupid? Young Master Wan deliberately led them away! These people are like bandits; they just want to do business with the military camp. They wouldn't choose to associate with these people!"
"Ah, I misunderstood Young Master Wan."
"Of course it's a misunderstanding! Don't listen to the rumors. The damage to the dike was done by someone else, it has nothing to do with the Wan family!"
In the past, everyone misunderstood each other.
The Wan family not only took in orphans but also sold grain at low prices, saving so many lives!
"But what do we do now? Isn't Young Master Wan in danger?"
"Let's worry about ourselves first! We can't stay in the mountains anymore. We can't wait for them to come back. We have no choice but to... escape!"
“There’s no escaping it.” A man with an upright posture and resolute gaze suddenly appeared.
“They have taken control of all the roads; there is no other way but to save ourselves.”
"Who...who are you?" The villagers were like frightened birds.
But it was soon clear that the man didn't seem like a bad person.
His eyes were very focused, unlike the others from before.
"I was sent by the county magistrate to tell you that these hundred-odd soldiers and bandits are traitors who fled after their defeat. And there are more than 20,000 troops in the city."
So, if you want to live, if you want to protect your wives, children, and parents, you must listen to me!
...
Wanfu Courtyard.
A dozen or so tables were filled with large wine jars, braised pork knuckles, braised chicken, steamed fish, cold dishes, and various other dishes prepared by steaming, frying, and stir-frying—a colorful and diverse array of food.
The soldiers, who hadn't seen meat for days, were green with envy and rushed over to take a sniff.
"Same as always, one person from each group will try it!"
The ten people sat down at the table and began to eat.
Fifteen minutes later, all ten people showed no abnormalities. Then they all sat down and began to read a long, rambling poem.
After eating and drinking half-eaten food, his guard gradually lowered, and lustful thoughts arose.
"Young Master Wan, why are you having so many servants serving wine in your courtyard? Are you on guard against us?"
Wan Yuting quickly smiled apologetically: "Not at all, it's just that I feel it's not the right time yet! As the saying goes, viewing a beauty while half-awake and half-drunk is like viewing flowers through the mist or admiring a fairy in the water—it's a unique experience!"
"Alright, alright! You bunch of people enjoying your comfortable lives don't know anything! Haven't you heard that three years in the military makes even a sow look like Diao Chan? Enough talk, get to work!"
"In that case, I'll make the arrangements! Xiangzi, serve the soldier well and continue serving the wine. I'll go arrange for the girls!"
"Yes, young master!"
Xiangzi and his servants quickly poured wine.
A group of soldiers laughed and praised, "So sensible, so sensible."
Wan Yuting ran into the room and closed the door.
“Lu Yun…”
The words stuck in his throat. He stared at the "great beauty" in front of him, speechless with astonishment.
"Beautiful!"
"How could my skills be bad?" Madam Wan said with a hint of pride.
"He's just a bit tall and has a flat chest."
"Whatever, didn't you hear them say that even a sow can rival Diao Chan?" Lu Yun shook his head.
He winked at Lin Ye.
Lin Ye: "..."
I was completely stunned just now.
My husband is truly beautiful in both male and female ways!
She quickly took out the poison, put it into the wine jar, and handed it to Lu Yun.
Wan Yuting swallowed hard: "Really, really, are we going to kill them all? Qin Wangchuan is a first-rank general of the current dynasty. We can't be accused of treason, can we?"
Madam Wan's expression also became worried.
Although they knew these people deserved to die, they were just ordinary people, and the imperial court wouldn't care whether they had no other choice.
Treason is a heinous crime, implicating nine generations of one's family...
"No!" Lu Yun said firmly.
"Trust my little sister!"
"kill!"
...
Lu Yun wiggled his hips and carried the wine jar out of the room.
"My lord... your humble servant is here!"
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