Noble First Daughter-in-law

After more than an hour, more than 20 water trucks were finally filled.

Several soldiers fetching water said happily: "This time I pretended quickly."

"That is, it usually takes half a day to assemble more than a dozen vehicles. This time, the more than 20 vehicles are a circle larger than the usual water trucks, but they were assembled in a short time."

"Isn't it good to finish it so quickly?"

Everyone talked and laughed, and became more relaxed. They all got on their horses one after another, preparing to go back.

Ma Xu got on his horse and glanced at the other side of the river again. The west bank of the Xiaolin River was the same as their side. It was a large lush forest. When the wind blew, the branches and leaves swayed. Passed by, but didn't see a Longxi soldier rushing out.

So this trip, he wanted to meet Xue Xian's men, and his expectation of a big battle was dashed.

He heaved a sigh of relief.

Song Yu on the side said: "I know you want to fight Xue Xian's people, but today our mission is to go out of the city to fetch water. It's a good thing that everything goes well, so don't think about other things. When you take the things back, we will The credit has been obtained, and if you want to fight again, you have something to say, right?"

Ma Xu glanced at him and said angrily, "You're right."

When both of them got on their horses, the soldiers and horses under them quickly lined up, because more than 20 water trucks were caught in the middle, which made the team very long. Ma Xu thought for a while and said to Song Yu: "I'll go ahead and open the way. , you follow behind, if there is anything wrong, send a message immediately."

After speaking, he rode the horse and ran forward.

Looking at his back, Song Yu also knew that Ma Xu was eager to fight. Even if the matter was over now, he was still concerned about this matter. If he really met the Longxi Army today, he would be the first to take the lead. What more to say, just shook his head with a sneer, and beckoned the people around to follow along.

So the brigade immediately escorted the heavy water convoy back along the way it came.

Although the carriage was filled with water, it was lighter than the usual water carts. They walked fast, but the sun set even faster. Although the sun was no longer harsh, the ground that had been exposed to the sun for a day began to breathe out heat. Standing on the ground, it is as if being roasted from top to bottom, and walking forward with a heavy load is even more miserable.

Just like that, everyone walked away for half an hour complaining.

Finally, when the sun was about to set, in the sunset, I saw the tall Fufeng City Tower in front of me from a distance.

At the same time, the people standing on the city tower raised their eyes to look at it one after another, but they had no way to see farther than facing the dazzling sunset ahead, so they could only wait patiently.

However, the scorching heat emitted by the setting sun made everyone sweat profusely, especially those archers——shortly after Song Yu and Ma Xu left the city, Dai Junliang mobilized the army The archers went up to the tower and guarded behind the wall. Once the Longxi army on the other side of the river crossed the border and fought with the water fetchers, they would react immediately.

At this moment, these archers were standing facing the setting sun with quiver on their backs and bows and arrows in their hands. Sweat dripped down their rough cheeks and finally dripped down at their feet, gathering into small puddles one after another.

But no one backed away.

Standing aside, Shang Ruyi, who seemed to be "watching the fun", was not much better, her cheeks were flushed from the sun, and sweat was dripping down.

"Young Madam,"

Just when Shang Ruyi was blinded by the golden sunlight, Yin Changyue's voice came from behind her. She turned her head and saw Yin Changyue and Dai Junliang walking over together. Yin Changyue simply said yes to her. With a salute, he said, "Why is Young Madam here?"

"I'll take a look."

After finishing speaking, she looked at the archers around again.

Yin Changyue thought she was afraid, so he smiled and said, "Master Dai is worried, afraid that Xue Xian's troops will attack the city, so he called all the archers to the tower and put up such a big battle."

Dai Junliang at the side said solemnly: "The military order left by the general before he fell ill is indeed the most beneficial measure for our army at present. But now that there is a shortage of water in the city, it is a last resort to open the city gate to get water. Xue Xian The main force of the army has already arrived on the west bank, and the daily consumption of food and grass will increase exponentially. He can no longer wait like before, and he will definitely take this opportunity to attack the city."

"..."

"We have to be more vigilant."

Shang Ruyi nodded slightly.

The two looked at each other, but they both agreed tacitly and didn't speak again. Shang Ruyi only leaned on the wall and glanced down the tower, and then said, "I hope everything goes well today."

Shan Tonger, who had been standing beside her, blinked and said, "Sister Ruyi, don't worry, if Xue Xian's people come, I will beat them one by one and send them back to the west bank!"

When the people around heard his words, they couldn't help laughing.

At this time, the people on the other side called Dai Junliang, he apologized, then turned and left, Shang Ruyi watched him go to the other side of the tower, several people held gongs in their hands, and seemed to be saying to him He was talking about something, and he explained it in a few words, and those few people didn't say a word, but retreated with a little hesitation.

Shang Ruyi watched this scene silently, and in the blink of an eye, a drop of sweat dripped from her slender eyelashes.

Feeling a little dizzy for a while, she straightened up hastily, because she came out in a hurry and forgot to bring a handkerchief. At this time, she didn't even have anything to wipe the sweat, but the sweat was still rolling down her cheeks, so she could only be careful. Wipe the sweat off his face with the back of his hand.

At this time, a handkerchief was handed to her.

"...!"

Shang Ruyi's heart trembled slightly. She didn't take the snow-white handkerchief with a delicate golden lotus embroidered on the corner immediately, but walked slowly along the big white and strong hand holding the handkerchief. looked at that person.

Yu Wenjian.

After accompanying him to the tower, he has been standing not far behind him, not talking much, and not leaving, but Shang Ruyi can always feel it—it should be said, since last night, she can feel it. I realized that this person's gaze was always on him.

Like, observing something, and looking at something.

At this moment, Shang Ruyi once again met those smiling but profound eyes, shook her head lightly, pinched her sleeve to wipe the sweat off her chin, and silently rejected his "kindness".

Yu Wenzhen smiled calmly, and said softly: "My brother and sister seem to never trust me."

"..."

Shang Ruyi was silent for a while: "Brother, there is nothing worthy of my suspicion."

Yu Wenwen said: "I mean, you don't believe what I said."

"..."

"I said, I will help you."

Shang Ruyi frowned slightly, but Yu Wenjian didn't say anything, but still smiled, and passed the handkerchief forward again.

At this moment, a soldier on the side shouted, "They're back!"