Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1043: The Hero's Shortness of Breath
After hearing Yuwen Ye's words, the soldiers who were so nervous that their palms were covered with cold sweat and who were touching the hilts of their swords at their waists suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and released their weapons. The other soldiers all knelt on the ground and said repeatedly: "Thank you, Your Highness the King of Qin!"

"Your Highness is wise!"

"We swear to follow His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin!"

Looking at the ecstatic expressions of these people and then looking at Yuwen Ye's stern face, Zhao Deyan stood there in a daze, unable to say a word.

Two soldiers had already walked up to him: "Let's go."

Although he was young, he had made many contributions and was considered a veteran, so everyone gave him enough face and did not drag him away. Zhao Deyan lowered his head and followed without saying a word. The rest of the generals who had just followed him to provoke and pick trouble all turned pale and did not dare to breathe.

Yuwen Ye said: "Today I will only punish Zhao Deyan, and will not deal with the previous events. But from today on, anyone who dares to cause chaos in the army will be executed without mercy!"

Everyone said in unison: "Yes!"

After that, everyone dispersed, and Yuwen Ye took Mu Xian back to his tent.

Although he had just dealt with a matter that could affect the morale of the army and the overall situation, Yuwen Ye was calm and composed, as if nothing had happened. He sat back at the table, took a sip of tea, and said, "By the way, why is there no news from Mengjin Pass?"

Mu Xian was a little distracted at first, but when he heard this, he immediately said, "I've also sent people to inquire over there, but it should be soon."

Yuwen Ye said: "It's been three days."

The three days he mentioned were three days ago when Shentu Tai received his order and began to lead his troops to attack Mengjin Pass.

Although Mengjin Pass had lost 5,000 soldiers in the previous battle, and the main force fled or ran away, leaving less than half of the troops to avoid fighting and defend themselves, it seemed that it had no impact or harm on them, but Yuwen Ye still couldn't rest assured. After all, Mengjin Pass was just west of Xiaopingjin Pass, forming a pincer attack to control the throat of the Yellow River. It was the northern gate of the entire Luoyang. If they sent troops to attack Hulao Pass in the east and Mengjin Pass took the opportunity to attack from the front and back, they would likely be caught in a dilemma of being attacked from both sides.

This place must be completely taken before sending troops.

Therefore, Yuwen Ye asked Shentu Tai to lead the few remaining troops in Cijian to attack Mengjin Pass. If he could capture this pass, he would have no worries when advancing westward.

Now three days have passed, and it should be possible to know whether we win or lose.

Mu Xian said, "I'm counting the days. If everything goes well, General Shentu will send a message to you by tomorrow morning at the latest. Your Highness, please wait a little longer."

Yuwen Ye could only nod.

Mu Xian said again: "The food is already cold, can I have someone heat it up and send it over?"

Yuwen Ye looked down at the two bowls of food he had brought. They were indeed a little cold, but he didn't know if it was because he had just lost his temper, he felt a little hungry, so he said, "No need."

After saying that, he picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating.

Seeing him like this, Mu Xianchang breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his face. Yuwen Ye took a bite, and when he heard his voice, he looked up at him: "What's wrong?"

Mu Xian hesitated for a moment before he smiled and said, "I thought Your Highness would--"

He realized that he was wrong halfway through his words and swallowed the rest of his words. However, Yuwen Ye seemed to have understood what he was going to say and said, "Do you think that I will also bear a grudge against those who killed Lei Yi like Zhao Deyan?"

Mu Xian said: "I dare not."

"..."

"But I know that Your Highness must be feeling bad."

As soon as he said this, he immediately regretted it. Sure enough, Yuwen Ye had taken two bites and felt the suffocating feeling in his chest. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and said solemnly, "Of course I feel bad."

"…" "But what I just said is also true."

"..."

"Once you are on the battlefield, there is no longer much room for friendship. There are some things you have to do even if you can't bear to do them."

"..."

"If I hold a grudge against someone who helped me solve a problem, it would be a mean act. I can't do that."

Mu Xian said: "I understand."

"..."

"However, General Lei is indeed too stubborn. He could have surrendered. Based on the friendship and good relations between the two families, Your Highness would never embarrass him. Why would he do such a drastic thing?"

Yuwen Ye was silent for a moment and said, "Maybe he is worried about Lei Yu."

Mu Xian was stunned: "Miss Lei?"

Yuwen Ye said: "Lei Yu was arranged by Liang Shide to marry the little prince of Western Turkic. Before that, Ashina Zhuye killed his father and ascended the throne--" At this point, his throat couldn't help but tighten. He coughed lightly to clear his throat before continuing: "He also killed the little prince Yiasu. If I'm not mistaken, Lei Yu should have been killed by him--"

"what?"

Before, although everyone knew what happened in Western Turkestan, few people would focus on the figure of a young woman from such major events as bloody killings and seizure of power, and care about her sorrows and joys, and whether she would stay or go. Mu Xian did not realize this until now, and he sighed with regret.

Yuwen Ye's eyes dimmed, and he was silent for a moment before continuing, "So, Lei Yi should be worried about her safety."

"..."

“How difficult it will be for Lei Yu if he surrenders.”

"..."

At this time, Mu Xian was speechless.

Although he was only Yuwen Ye's long-time attendant before, he had met Lei Yu many times and admired the cheerful personality and superb martial arts of this heroic woman. However, he did not expect that such an outstanding woman would end up in such a situation.

Life is so difficult...

Hearing what Mu Xian muttered, Yuwen Ye's expression darkened.

He may not be unaware of the dilemma Lei Yi was facing, but from his own standpoint, he had no choice but to continue advancing, either fighting him personally, or - getting today's result, which was the outcome he had long anticipated.

Yuwen Ye said: "Life is full of regrets and dilemmas, so we should cherish the luck and perfection we have."

At this point, he suddenly thought of Shang Ruyi. How lucky he and she were to have caught each other in such a mismatched marriage, to have recognized each other amidst so many misunderstandings, obstacles and difficulties, and to have finally stayed together.

Looking back at what happened, he couldn't even believe that he had such good luck.

Hearing his words, Mu Xian nodded repeatedly.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of horse hooves outside, and then someone reported from outside the tent: "Your Highness, Prince Qin, there is a report from Mengjin Pass!"