Rebirth of a Star General - Chapter 146

Chapter 146

When they arrived at the palace of Mengji, He Yan and Xiao Jue got out of the carriage and were led in by the maidservant in the palace. It’s not the first time to go to the palace, but it’s a lot more comfortable than last time. The maidservant led He Yan and Xiao Jue to the entrance of the banquet hall, and said respectfully: “His Royal Highness and the distinguished guests are all inside, so Master Qiao and Mrs. Qiao can go directly in.”

He Yan and Xiao Jue entered the banquet hall.

Mu Hongjin leaned on the soft collapse, the red robe was paved, with a slight smile on the corners of his lips, and he tilted his head to listen to the piano player on the side. At a few long tables, there was one person sitting with his back facing He Yan, wearing a green bamboo robe and a jade hairpin on his head, and his back looked a bit familiar.

She was still thinking about who this person was, and Mu Hongjin glanced over them and smiled and said, “Supervisor Xiao is here.”

He Yan and Xiao Jue saluted with Mu Hongjin. At the same time, the man sitting with his back to the two also stood up and looked back.

The eyebrows and eyes were as gentle and elegant as ever, and as clear as an immortal. He Yan never expected that he would see Chu Zhao in the Mengji Palace in Jiyang.

There was only a moment of shock, and He Yan secretly said in her heart that it was not good. She is now pretending to be a woman. Chu Zhao doesn’t know what she would think when she saw it. The identity of this person is still unknown. It’s not good for Jue to find trouble.

She stopped, and subconsciously took a step behind Xiao Jue, trying to block Chu Zhao’s gaze, but she knew in her heart that unless she turned around and left immediately, she would be discovered by Chu Zhao sooner or later today.

Xiao Jue seemed to feel something, turned his head slightly, glanced at her, and said, “What are you afraid of.”

He Yan was about to speak, and Chu Zhao had already saluted Xiao Jue and smiled and said, “Du Governor Xiao, Girl He.”

Come on, he must have seen it, he doesn’t even need to cover his face, he doesn’t need to look in the mirror, He Yan also knows that his face must be ugly at the moment.

Xiao Jue said: “The fourth son of Chu.”

“It seems that you are old acquaintances,” Mu Hongjin smiled: “Sit down, the fourth son of Chu is a distinguished guest from Shuojing.”

Xiao Jue and He Yan sat down in front of the dwarf next to them.

The maid next to him came to pour tea, and Mu Hongjin raised his hand, causing the luthier who was still playing the guqin to retreat. The banquet hall was quiet, He Yan looked down at the tea leaves floating up and down in the teacup, sickness came from the mouth, and the trouble came out of the mouth. There is no illness on diet and no harm. At this time, it is better to talk less.

Xiao Jue looked at Chu Zhao and said, “The four sons of Chu came to Jiyang, what are you doing?”

Straightforward, without saying anything, Chu Zhao heard the words, bowed his head and smiled, then replied, “I will come to Jiyang this time for the Utuo people.”

Uto? He Yan listened with his ears upright, and Chu Zhao said again: “Now there are Utuo people in Jiyang City. I am afraid there will be turmoil in the near future. I am here now to help the Royal Highness. The people of Jiyang suffered from this disaster.”

He looked at the Queen of Mengji.

The corner of Xiao Jue’s lips twitched slightly.

“The Uto people who conspired to raise troops were caught in Shuojing City, and the people who corresponded to him are now in Jiyang. My father and I learned through the secret letter sent by the other party that the Uto people planned to start a war in Jiyang. Once the canal is cut off , It’s a trouble for the entire Wei. So my father asked me to rush to Jiyang immediately to inform His Highness about the matter and plan ahead.”

Xiao Jue raised his eyebrows, his voice was faintly mocking, “As far as I know, Uncle Shi Jin has long been ignoring the affairs of the house, I am afraid I can’t order the Fourth Young Master.”

Lin Shuanghe had also said this to He Yan. In addition to picking up flowers and grass every day, Uncle Shi Jin had already ignored all major and minor matters in the palace. Mrs. Shi Jinfu took care of the back house, and the rest was backed by Xu Jingfu since Chu Zhao, who had long become Chu Zhao’s residence.

“It’s just outsiders who use false information,” Chu Zhao replied with a good temper, “I don’t dare not listen to what my father said.”

Mu Hongjin seemed to discover the mystery from these two people, but he didn’t rush to talk, just drank tea lazily, and watched quietly.

“If you want to tell your Royal Highness, a secret letter is enough,” Xiao Jue sneered, “Why do the fourth masters of Chu take a trip in person.”

“Because there are more important things to be handed over to His Royal Highness.”

Mu Hongjin chuckled lightly: “The fourth son of Chu brought the Utuo soldiers’ defense map.”

Xiao Jue and He Yan raised their eyes to look at Mu Hongjin at the same time.

With the opponent’s military defense plan, the war is half-successful. But how did Chu Zhao get such an important thing?

He Yan couldn’t help asking: “Where did the four sons of Chu get this picture? How do you determine whether the picture is true or false?”

“How to get it is entirely by fluke.” Chu Zhao smiled softly, “As for whether it is true or not, I am not sure. So I can only give it to Her Royal Highness.” After a pause, he looked at Xiao Jue again: “But I see. Governor Xiao, feel relieved when he is under him. With Governor Xiao here, regardless of whether the military defense plan is true or false, Jiyang City will surely be able to keep it.

He Yan’s heart jumped as soon as he said this, and he couldn’t help but look at Xiao Jue. The water attack of the Battle of Guocheng Changgu was a hurdle in Xiao Jue’s heart that was difficult to overcome. Chu Zilan’s words were tantamount to cutting a knife in his wound.

Xiao Jue looked calm, curled his lips, and looked back at Chu Zhao: “The four sons of Chu traveled thousands of miles and came to Jiyang. He brought a military defense plan that I didn’t know if it was true or not. Would it be a little fuss? Or? Yes…” He paused, his eyes were meaningful, “Is there anything else important?”

“It’s about Wei Sheji, how can I make a fuss,” Chu Zhao shook his head, “I can stay in Jiyang, and I can advance and retreat with you. If the Utuo people are really different, I will fight against the enemy with Xiao Duo. If the news is false, It was also a false alarm, and everyone was overjoyed.”

“Together against the enemy?” Xiao Jue said lazily, “When the fourth son of Chu can’t protect himself, no one can save you in time.”

Chu Zhao smiled silently.

Xiao Er Gongzi laughed at people’s skill, which is unmatched. Moreover, Chu Zilan is indeed weak, and something really is going to happen, I am afraid it will be delayed.

“Duke Xiao,” Mu Hongjin had almost watched the show, and she knew about the relationship between the two. She looked at Xiao Jue, “This hall will copy the military defense plan brought by the four masters of Chu. One copy for you. All the soldiers in and outside Jiyang City can add up to 20,000, and they will be under your command. Listening to the secret letter brought back by the fourth master of Chu, within ten days, the Utuo people will cause chaos. Within these ten days, We…” She pondered for a moment, “Be sure to settle the people of Jiyang safely.”

Xiao Jue raised his eyebrows: “His Royal Highness is considerate.”

Mu Hongjin glanced over Chu Zhao who was smiling again: “The fourth son of Chu came from a long way, and you are old acquaintances. These days, the fourth son of Chu also lives in Cui Mansion. If you have important things, it is convenient for you to discuss.”

Chu Zhao returned the gift: “His Royal Highness is interested.”

He Yan: “…”

Mu Hongjin is really good. Once he came, he arranged the two rivals together, not to mention that there was an important thing to discuss, He Yan thought, just because these two people can speak, he wants to be safe and stable. It’s not easy to spend these ten days.

With some polite remarks, Mu Hongjin got up and sent He Yan and his party back to Cui Mansion. When there were no more people in the banquet hall, the elderly maid beside her asked, “Why did Your Highness let the Fourth Young Master Chu live in the Zhongqi Master’s Mansion? Du Xiao, it seemed that he didn’t like the Fourth Young Master Chu.”

“These two are not in harmony,” Mu Hongjin said quietly: “Disharmony can check and balance each other. Xiao Huaijin uses soldiers like gods, but Jiyang City can’t be manipulated by him alone. After all, no one knows what he is talking about. True or false.”

“These two people speak, five points are true and five points are false, and they can always hear a little clue when they listen to each other. What’s more,” she sighed, stood up, and looked at the sky outside the temple, “time is running out.”

If the Utuo people really want to move Jiyang, from tomorrow, we will arrange for the people of Jiyang to evacuate from the city, and the father will hand over Jiyang City to her. For so many years, she has been protecting Jiyang very well, and it will come to an end. Don’t fall short.

There is also Mu Xiaolou.

She turned around, with a deep red line at the end of her eyes, and said coldly: “Go and call Xiaolou.”

…

He Yan and Xiao Jue left the palace together, and Chu Zhao stood beside them. When the three of them went out of the palace, they didn’t say anything, but He Yan secretly figured out how to make this lie and round clothes seamless.

It’s better to just insist that you are a man. This time, Yu Xiaojue is a helpless move to Jiyang as a woman. As for why she is acting like this, it is better to say that she is a boy and a woman. Chiwu has followed them for so long, haven’t they found it? Thinking of this, I feel a little relieved.

“Miss He.” As he was thinking, someone beside him called his name, He Yan looked back, Chu Zhao stopped and looked at her with a smile.

Xiao Jue also stood still and did not go far.

With the boss by his side, He Yan felt a little comforted, and looked at Chu Zhao with a smile: “The Fourth Young Master doesn’t have to call me like that. Actually, I…”

“Unexpectedly, since I saw Miss He’s red makeup last time, I can see Miss He as a woman again today.” The young man smiled softly, and even the praise was sincere. Lin Shuanghe closed his eyes and blew it sounded a lot of sincerity: “This clothes is called you very much, Miss He is very suitable.”

He Yan’s thoughts came to an abrupt end. What is meant by “I saw it last time”. She has since entered the barracks. This is the first time she dressed up as a girl. Where did Chu Zhao see it? He Yan glanced at Xiao Jue subconsciously, Xiao Jue raised his eyebrows slightly, and seemed to be waiting for her to speak. Wait, wouldn’t Xiao Jue think she and Chu Zhao were in the same group?

You can eat rice but you can’t talk nonsense, He Yan said: “I don’t quite understand what Brother Chu said. When did I… Red makeup appeared in front of Brother Chu?”

“At the Shuojing Racecourse,” Chu Zhao smiled slightly, “In order to protect her father and younger brothers, Ms. He went into battle and taught Young Master Zhao. She was so heroic and unforgettable. At that time, the wind blew her white veil on her face,” he He lowered his head and smiled: “I accidentally saw the girl’s face in Xia. At that time, I already knew the girl’s identity as a woman.”

Shuojing Racecourse? What happened to Chen Zhizhi’s rotten corn, Chu Zhao actually remembered, didn’t it mean that Chu Zhao knew she was a woman early on? He Yan was surprised: “So when Brother Chu was in Liangzhou last time, he already recognized me?”

“At that time, Miss He seemed unwilling to be found out, and she was also a guard, so she was so messy, she didn’t tell the truth.” Chu Zhao said, “But since I met here today, I don’t have to hide it anymore.” Chu Zhao looked at it. Xiang He Yan said in a warm voice, “I say these words below, not for other reasons, I just hope that girl He can relax. I didn’t say the identity of a girl before in Liangzhou, and now I am in Jiyang, I will not tell others. After the Jiyang incident, Chu Zhaohui had never seen Ms. He. Ms. He can still go back to Liangzhou to make contributions, so I don’t have to worry about talking too much.”

He probably saw He Yan’s scruples when he was in the banquet hall just now, and he deliberately said these words at this moment to relieve He Yan.

No matter what Chu Zhao’s identity is or what it has to do with Xu Jingfu, from the perspective of his etiquette and convenience, it is really thoughtful and thoughtful. It is difficult for people to feel sick. He Yan smiled and said, “Then I will thank you first. Brother Chu.”

“Between you and me, don’t say thank you.” Chu Zhao smiled and said, “Lai Xia doesn’t want Miss He to be worried because of his presence. As for the informant, Chu Zhao is not that kind of person.”

Xiao Jue had been standing beside He Yan, listening to him coldly, and a sneer smile appeared on the corners of his lips. “The Fourth Young Master Chu said it nicely. Didn’t he come to Jiyang all the way to tell the truth?”

“Informing the informant, I also scored the enemy and friends.”

“The soldiers of the Nanfu Soldier, don’t bother with the four sons of Chu.” He raised his eyebrows and said calmly, “Even if her identity is exposed one day, the commander will keep her.”

Chu Zhao was taken aback and looked at He Yan: “Girl He has entered the Nanfu soldiers?”

He Yan: “…Right.”

Xiao Jue had already promised that if he pretended to be a husband and wife to solve Jiyang, he would teach her to enter the Nanfu soldiers. Although the matter has not been completely resolved right now, it is a matter of a word from the master that the progress cannot be made.

Chu Zhao’s eyes moved slightly, and after a while, he laughed: “Then I will congratulate Miss He first…no, it’s Brother He.”

He Yan nodded.

Xiao Jue looked at him calmly: “Nothing else, please ask the fourth son of Chu to find the carriage by himself. The husband and wife are not suitable for sharing rides with outsiders. The fourth son of Chu, please.”

He made no secret of his dislike for Chu Zhao, and Chu Zhao didn’t feel annoyed. He only smiled and said, “Duke Xiao, let’s see Cui Mansion.” Heyan smiled again.

He Yan smiled awkwardly.

Chiwu drove the carriage over. He Yan and Xiao Jue got into the carriage before they sat down, and they heard Xiao Jue’s cold voice: “You are the one who rides a horse with the surname Zhao at Shuojing Racecourse?”

He Yan groaned in her heart, and it came. When Chu Zhao told the horse farm, she almost forgot. Xiao Jue was also there at the time. Moreover, Xiao Jue gave He Yunsheng a horse, which was named “Xiangxiang” by He Yunsheng.

“…Yes.” He Yan didn’t wait for him to speak, but first made his mouth stronger. “The horse that the governor gave to my younger brother, my younger brother likes it very much, and he mowed the grass every day to feed it! I have never had time to follow the governor. Thank you, if it weren’t for the Governor to come out to relieve the siege, I wonder how our family would be embarrassed by the surname Zhao. He Yan would have nothing to do with the great kindness of the Governor.”

Xiao Jue’s eyes were cold: “So you recognized me early in the morning, didn’t you?”

He Yan has nothing to say.

It’s not just early in the morning, I’ve known each other in my previous life, but how can I say it?

“You are the commander of the right army, general Feng Yun, who can be more heroic and heroic than you, I do know you. But at that time you were a high cloud, and I was a little ant on the side of your boots. I Even if you know you, you don’t know me. Later, when I entered the barracks, I guess the Governor had forgotten about it. : “How do I know, the Governor still remembers this?”

Knowing that this guy opened his mouth and opened his mouth, there were piles of flattering words, but when she saw her sitting beside her with bright eyes and white teeth and performing hard, even if she was a little displeased, it turned into amusement. Chu Zhao actually knew this person’s female identity earlier than he did, and it sounded as if he had been kept in the dark.

Xiao Jue averted his gaze and said indifferently, “Have you seen him and you?”

“No, no.” He Yan quickly replied, “I was in Shuojing, and I met him twice.” After that, he complained: “How did I know that it was such a coincidence? He was also in the racecourse at the time and saw mine. Face. If I know it, I will cover my face tightly and wear an iron mask. Seeing his glaring eyes, I don’t know who I am.”

“You don’t want him to see your face?”

“Of course I don’t want it,” He Yan inexplicably, “leave someone else a bit of a hole, who knows if something will happen.”

Xiao Jue chuckled lightly: “It’s not too stupid.”

“Capital Governor,” He Yan asked, “Do you think the Fourth Young Master Chu would tell others about my identity?” Although Chu Zhao said this, He Yan really didn’t dare to believe him easily, especially The identity of this person is subtle, and now it is unknown whether he is a friend or an enemy.

“Now that you are afraid?”

“It’s not too scared,” He Yan said: “If he wants to say, I just pack up and run away.” He Yan said, sighing, “It’s just that I have stayed in Liangzhouwei for so long. It’s true. Reluctant to part with the governor, it will definitely be hard to separate from the governor.”

“What you can’t bear is the opportunity to enter the Nanfu soldiers.” Xiao Jue remained unmoved.

“How can you miss me like this?” He Yan sternly, “My skill will be reused under any general. The reason why I never forget about Nanfu soldiers is not because Nanfu soldiers are under the command of the captain.” Most likely it is. Xiao Jue often said flattery, unknowingly, when He Yan talked about flattering, he could no longer blush or pant.

“Captain, what you said just now counts?”

“What are you talking about?”

“Even if my identity is revealed, everyone knows that I am a woman, can you keep me?”

Xiao Jue sneered: “Don’t worry, no matter how long the hands of the Chu family are, they won’t be as deep as my Nanfu soldiers. However,” his beautiful eyes fixed on He Yan, and said, “Miss He is like this. Trouble, why should I bother and take so many risks for you?”

“Because we have seen the picture together, it’s an extraordinary friendship.” He Yan replied calmly.

Xiao Jue’s calm face suddenly cracked: “…what did you say?”

“Don’t worry,” He Yan raised his index finger in front of his mouth, making a silent gesture, and said: “I will never tell others. The first day the Governor came to Jiyang, he looked at this picture with me. Yes.”

…

The carriage stopped at the entrance of Cui’s Mansion. He Yan and Xiao Jue had just entered, and before they reached the yard, they saw Lin Shuanghe hurriedly approaching. Seeing the two of them, Lin Shuanghe combined the fan: “It’s back, do you know…”

“The fourth son of Chu has come to Jiyang.” He Yan said without waiting for him to finish.

“You already know?” Lin Shuanghe was taken aback. “I arrived just a moment before you. I heard that it was arranged by the Queen of Mengji. He is now living in Cui Mansion. What’s going on?” He looked at no one everywhere. , Leaning in a low voice: “There will be no conspiracy, right? You, sister He,” Lin Shuanghe had a headache, “You can’t let Chu Zilan see you like this. What if your identity is revealed?”

“We have already met in the palace just now.” He Yan was relieved: “The Fourth Young Master Chu also agreed to us and won’t tell others about it for the time being. Brother Lin can rest assured first.”

“Have you met?” Lin Shuanghe looked at Xiao Jue, and then at He Yan. He understood a little bit, and only asked, “Mengji Wang’s daughter asked you to enter the palace. Isn’t it Chu Zilan who met?”

He Yan nodded.

“Why did Chu Zilan come to Jiyang?” Lin Shuanghe said strangely: “The son of Shuojing, he didn’t run so far to go to the mountains and water. Why didn’t you come early or late? You just arrived in Jiyang on the front foot. It’s on the back foot, what a coincidence?”

He didn’t know about the Utuo, so He Yan said, “This is a long story. Where is my master?”

“Mr. Liu just came back,” Lin Shuanghe asked, “What?”

He Yan looked at Xiao Jue: “When I rescued the little majesty before, my master also mentioned that he came to Jiyang city to trace a group of Utuo people. Since the news brought by the four sons of Chu is related to Utuo people, It’s better to call my master together. Once we compare the news, we may find something else.” After a pause, she was afraid that Xiao Jue did not trust Liu Buwang, and said, “My master is definitely not a bad person. You can rest assured. .”

Xiao Jue nodded slightly, “Call Mr. Liu, let’s go to the house and talk together.”

…

In the yard, the young man moved the things unloaded from the carriage into the house one by one, everything from clothing to food, even mattresses and incense. These things were all prepared by Miss Xu before Chu Zhao came to Jiyang. This kind of thoughtful and caring preparation would have been touched and gratified if it were someone else. Chu Zhao sat in the room and looked at the blank space gradually filled by the table, but his expression did not see any waves.

Ying Xiang came over.

The Jiyang women have a deep eyebrow and a preference for beauty due to the terrain and river. Even so, Ying Xiang is still the most eye-catching one among them. She held the tea tray and walked to Chu Zhao’s side, put the teapot down, poured a cup of tea for Chu Zhao, and whispered, “Master, the house is already cleaned up.”

Chu Zhao nodded and looked outside the courtyard.

The house Cui Yuezhi arranged was not far from Xiao Jue’s house.

“Duke Xiao has just returned to the house,” Ying Xiang said: “At this moment, I entered the house with the swordsman in white clothes, Young Master Lin. Let’s talk together.”

As for what to say, there is no doubt that it must be related to him.

However, he would not take this matter to heart.

Chu Zhao took a sip of his tea and asked, “Is there Chai Anxi’s whereabouts?”