Snowy Chang'an Road

Chapter 35 What comes and goes
  The white dew was approaching, and the summer heat in Chang'an had not yet subsided. Wei Shao, Xiao Shen, and Zhong Yang once again led the troops and set off for Dingtao Kingdom.

Along the way, everyone felt very uncomfortable because of Ban Zhuo's presence.

Ban Zhuo also understood the relationship between these people and his mission. He rarely talked to these people unless necessary.

Zhong Yang was not a person who could hold back his words. He glanced at Wei Shao and saw that his face was expressionless, and then looked at Xiao Shen and saw that he wanted to say but was afraid to speak, so he had to ride to Pei Ying's side.

"Brother and sister, please say a few words to me, I'm going to be suffocated to death."

"Brother Zhong, what do you want to say?"

"Anything is okay? Just say it."

"How are your sisters-in-law doing at home?"

This question almost gave Zhong Yang internal injuries.

".What's wrong with them? I'm out all day long, fighting through life and death, but they enjoy happiness at home. Brothers and sisters, I'm not telling you, even though my eldest brother has eight sisters-in-law in his family, none of them can compare to you. "

Pei Ying smiled and said: "Brother, although women are troublesome, you also enjoy it, don't you?"

Hearing this, Zhong Yang was happy beyond words.

"Brother and sister, if you don't want to say anything, I like women like you. You can always speak to my brother's heart. I have something to ask you."

"Brother, tell me."

"This guy Wei Shao, has he ever mentioned to you that he wants to take a concubine?"

Pei Ying saw the expression on his face that he was just watching the excitement and didn't take it too seriously, so she rolled her eyes in her heart.

But she wouldn't show it, she still answered with a smile on her face: "No."

Obviously, this answer did not satisfy Zhong Yang.

"Seriously? Wei Shao is a hot-blooded man. When I was his age, besides my wife, I already had two concubines."

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Pei Ying was speechless. When the two were chatting heatedly, Wei Shao rode up to them.

"What are you two talking about? Why are you so happy?"

Zhong Yang hurriedly waved his hand and said: "It's nothing, it's nothing. I just kept silent and felt uncomfortable. I came here to complain to my siblings."

"Brother Zhong asked me, have you ever thought about taking a concubine?"

Wei Shao looked puzzled.

Pei Ying continued: "Concubinage? Don't you understand?"

"No, I have never thought about taking a concubine."

Seeing how crisply he answered, Zhong Yang felt a little embarrassed and quickly fled the scene of the crime on horseback.

After Zhong Yang left, Wei Shao whispered beside Pei Ying: "Does Madam want to help my husband take a concubine?"

Pei Ying snorted and replied: "What does it have to do with me whether you want to take a concubine or not?"

Wei Shao was frustrated, raised his eyebrows and said: "Then after I return to Chang'an this time, I would like to ask the princess to help me find a few peerless beauties to take into the palace as concubines. Thank you, princess."

Pei Ying saw that he was showing off and was too lazy to pay attention to him, so she rode forward on her horse.

On the second day of the autumnal equinox, the army from Chang'an was reorganizing in Chenliu County, two hundred miles away from Dingtao Kingdom.

In the big tent, several people were discussing the next battle plan.

Xiao Shen said: "King Xiang of Han only has 50,000 troops in his hands. We can completely attack Dingtao from the front."

Zhong Yang also agreed with his idea and said: "Lu Yi already knows that we are bringing troops to suppress the rebellion. During this period, he has been training soldiers in Dingtao just to fight us to the death. In this case, The only thing we can do is attack with force, fight with real swords and guns, and other strategies we can think of, he must have been prepared for it."

Listening to the two people's analysis, Wei Shao remained silent.

"Brother Wei, why don't you speak today? What do you think about this matter?"

"I agree."

"Okay, let's rest for a day. The army will set off tomorrow. We will try to win the battle quickly." While several people were talking, Ban Zhuo walked into the tent. Seeing him coming in, the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while, but Ban Zhuo didn't take any action. Treat yourself as an outsider.

"King of Peiping, two generals, we will arrive at Dingtao Kingdom in a few days. I wonder what your next battle plan is?"

Xiao Shen said: "The three of us have already discussed the attack."

"Okay, then I'll wait for some good news from you."

After seeing him leave, Zhong Yang couldn't help complaining: "I really don't understand why Your Majesty would send such a useless person who only talks about words?"

Wei Shao replied calmly: "Monitor us."

Hearing his answer, Zhong Yang sighed and didn't know what to say.

At night, Wei Shao was pacing back and forth in the tent. Pei Ying and Bai Zheng had been out for a whole day and had not returned yet.

He walked to the Wei territory map and looked carefully at the locations marked on it.

"Wei Shao, we are back."

Hearing Pei Ying's voice, he quickly turned around and saw Pei Ying walking towards him happily, so he stepped forward to greet her.

"The medicine has been obtained."

Pei Ying handed him the medicine jar.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

"This Ximai Pill can last for three days, which is enough for us to transport the body of King Xiang of Han Dynasty away."

"Do you think it's too risky if I do this?"

Pei Ying took a sip of water and replied: "Wealth is sought in danger. You are saving people and it is righteousness."

"I have sent dead soldiers ahead to deliver a secret message to King Xiang of Han Dynasty."

"Okay, you do your best and obey fate. You can't do this alone. If he trusts you, he will follow his plan. If he doesn't trust you, then he will obey fate. I'm not saying that you seem to be cold. I’m actually soft-hearted, but just do whatever you want, I will always stand by your side and support you.”

"Thank you."

Wei Shao felt very at ease. Pei Ying's words gave him great encouragement. Originally, he wanted to discuss the matter with Xiao Shen and Zhong Yang, but Pei Ying stopped him. Now that he thinks about it, she was right. Even if the three of them No matter how good the relationship is, when it comes to life, death and the future, it is full of endless variables.

The only people he could trust were Pei Ying and Bai Zheng.

"Bai Zheng, bring me what I bought."

Bai Zheng came forward with a brocade box, and Pei Ying opened the brocade box.

"Wei Shao, do you like it?"

Wei Shao looked at the brocade box, which was a mutton-fat jade hosta with no decoration.

"I saw this hosta in the jewelry shop today, and it reminded me of the one you gave me on the boat to Guangling Country. This hosta is not too much carved, and it suits you very well. Do you want to give it a try?"

"it is good."

Wei Shao lowered his head, and Pei Ying pulled out the dark jade hairpin from his hair crown and replaced it with a mutton-fat jade hairpin.

"How about it?"

Pei Ying nodded and said, "I just have good taste."

"Why did you buy me a hosta?"

"You can buy it if you want. No reason is needed. Why, do you feel bad that I spent your money?"

"How much silver can a hosta cost?"

Pei Ying smiled and said: "Don't mention the money, it's vulgar. Just do it as you like, nothing else matters."

Wei Shao saw Bai Zheng winking at him from behind and holding out two fingers, and he realized something was wrong.

(End of this chapter)