After successfully disrupting everyone's thoughts, Zeng Hongshen ordered: "Laifu, go get the carriage and we will return to the city."
Hearing this, General Yu Shao of the Flying Tiger Army quickly advised: "Mr. Zeng, since His Highness is feeling unwell, just stay in this camp and recuperate. It won't be too late to return to the pass when you feel better."
"well……"
Zeng Hongshen sighed and said: "Why don't I want to do this? The bumps of the vehicle will eventually have an impact on His Highness's body, but I have not changed His Highness's order despite repeated persuasion."
Yu Shao asked in confusion: "Sir, do you know why this is?"
His expression changed, and the speculation in his mind blurted out: "Could there be another Turkic invasion?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed slightly.
According to the intelligence from the spies some time ago, in order to compete for the Turkic Great Khan and carve up the territory of the Ashina tribe, the tribes that had previously cooperated have begun fighting among themselves. In this case, even if they want to invade Dali southward, they have already been mobilized.
Not many soldiers and horses were sent out.
After several months of rest and reorganization at the border, the troops and horses at the border are now strong, so everyone is not afraid of another Turkic attack.
What they are worried about is that although merchants from all over the country have gained trust in Yanque Pass after the last incident, as long as it is a war, no matter what the scale of the Turks is this time, it will eventually have a certain impact on border trade.
"That's not the case. With the current power of the Turks, they would not be stupid enough to invade Dali now."
Zeng Hongshen first reassured everyone, and then looked at Lu Ran with an unkind look. It was not until Lu Ran looked at him that he looked a little confused, and then he said with some displeasure: "Your Highness is worried that because of him alone, the delay will be delayed."
I was anxious to return to the city because of the official duties of a certain Tongzhi Lord, which in turn had an impact on Yanque Pass."
Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Ran.
The only Tongzhi master here is Lu Ran. The meaning revealed in Zeng Hongshen's words can be described as straight.
If he didn't want to delay Lu Ran's official duties, His Royal Highness Prince Yu could have recovered his health leisurely in the military camp and then returned to the city. There was no need to endure such a jolt with his weak body.
Lu Ran was also a little stunned, not expecting that there was something about him involved.
Facing those inquiring looks, he said bravely: "I just followed the orders of Commander Andu to protect His Royal Highness Prince Yu."
"Do you think Commander Andu has a higher official position than His Highness Prince Yu, or..." Zeng Hongshen asked unhappily, "Do you think that I can't protect His Highness Prince Yu?"
Naturally, the position of the Commander-in-Chief cannot be greater than that of His Royal Highness King Yu, but if he admits it, wouldn't it be acknowledgment that Zeng Hongshen cannot protect the safety of His Highness King Yu?
He was a great innate master, and he was also the leader of the Thirty Years Rebel Army. His past resume could not be described as more than murderous. How could it be easier to offend him?
Whatever he said was wrong, Lu Ran could only remain silent.
Speechless.
However, Zeng Hongshen did not continue to argue, but waved his hand casually and said: "That's it now. Besides, it doesn't make much sense to say that these are some or not. Just don't make any more trouble."
Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zeng."
Not long after, Laifu led the carriage to the tent, and then led him directly into the tent under Zeng Hongshen's instructions.
Then Zeng Hongshen also turned around and entered the tent.
Yu Shao, Lu Ran and others subconsciously wanted to follow them in, but after being glared at by Zeng Hongshen who was obviously in a bad mood, they stopped outside angrily.
Lu Ran, in particular, did not dare to touch Zeng Hongshen's bad luck at the moment. The acquired peak was in the hands of the Xiantian Grandmaster, and he was nothing more than an insect that was a little awkward at most.
After a while, the carriage moved out of the tent, and after the Qi and blood that had originally enveloped the tent converged, it finally enveloped the entire carriage. No one could sense the situation inside the carriage beyond Zeng Hongshen.
Such strict protection is even a little bit crazy, but no one dares to raise any opinions.
After leaving the military camp, the carriage drove all the way to Yanque Pass. In order to avoid bumping into "His Royal Highness King Yu" in the carriage, Laifu slowed down the carriage very slowly, resting after walking for a while, and then started again.
Start again.
Everyone on horseback only needs to walk and stop for a few steps, following the speed of the carriage.
Just like this, the journey that could have been completed in half an hour took a full hour and a half.
During this hour and a half, almost every time Zeng Hongshen took a break, he let Lu Ran go first to explore the road, and the elite soldiers he brought were also sent out from time to time to explore the situation.
This section of the journey belongs to the rear of Yanque Pass, and because of the presence of the Flying Tiger Army, no bandits dare to come and die. It can be said that it is very safe, and there is no need to conduct such intensive road exploration in advance.
But Lu Ran didn't complain at all.
He knew that Zeng Hongshen was trying to vent his grievances. As long as he was allowed to vent to his heart's content, he wouldn't have to worry about being retaliated by a great innate master using various inexplicable reasons after returning to Yanque Pass.
Therefore, Lu Ran did not notice that the real Prince Yu took advantage of the short time when he and all the elite soldiers were sent out to quietly return to the carriage.
By the time they approached Yanque Pass, Zeng Hongshen might have vented enough and stopped tormenting Lu Ran and the elite troops he brought. At the same time, he probably felt it was safe enough and removed the energy and blood that enveloped the carriage.
Not long after, a suppressed cough came from inside the carriage.
Hearing His Royal Highness Prince Yu's voice, Lu Ran's doubts disappeared. He had just ignored the slightest hint of something wrong before.
…
The next day, news came from the general's palace that His Royal Highness Prince Yu and Miss Xizi were very happy with each other and would marry Miss Xizi in the near future.
This was the decision Emperor Xin Yiyinshen made in his heart when he was discussing countermeasures with Xizi and Zeng Hongshen in the military camp.
There were many people at the entrance of the tent that day. Although Zeng Hongshen had clearly said not to let the news spread, it was impossible to hide this kind of thing. It wouldn't be long before the news that Xizi was Di Xin's woman would spread.
In this era, a woman's reputation is more important than her life. Naturally, Emperor Xin couldn't let Xizi be harassed by rumors, so he took the first step. After giving Xizi a formal title, there would be no more people after what happened in the military camp that day.
Criticize Xizi.
His Royal Highness Prince Yu's taking in concubines is a big deal in Yanque Pass.
So, starting from the second day after the news came out, Yanqueguan became completely lively. Everyone was talking about the upcoming wedding of Prince Yu and Xizi. There were also many young women who were envious of Xizi but also secretly jealous of her good luck.
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However, no one did anything extreme, and instead, all blessings came out.
So, amidst the excitement, the day came when King Yu officially married Xizi.
