Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1102 Great Merit
Just when the clamor and chaos in Xiao Yuansui's military camp finally subsided, the eastern sky began to lighten. Inside Hulao Pass, Shen Tutai, who had hardly slept all night, came out of the training ground while shaking his stiff neck, and met Shen Wuzheng head-on.

He was holding a lantern in his hand, the light was dim, but Shentu Tai could see his bloodshot eyes at a glance.

So he stepped forward and said, "Master Shen, why are you here?"

"I'm not worried, come and have a look."

Shen Wuzheng raised his hand and saluted him, the lantern in his hand swaying, illuminating Shen Tutai's red eyes. Shen Wuzheng looked at his somewhat tired appearance and asked, "General Shentu, what is this--"

Shentu Tai gave a bitter smile and said, "That kid was caught and refused to stay still. He made a fuss all night."

"Oh?"

"I was afraid that the people below wouldn't be able to control him. If he ran away, all our efforts would be wasted, so I came here to keep an eye on him. By the way, why did you come here so early?"

Shen Wuzheng sighed and said, "I was also worried that this person might get into trouble. I didn't sleep well all night, so I came to take a look."

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

There was a large prison inside Hulao Pass that specially held prisoners and captives, but Shi Yutao was different from ordinary captives. Shentutai and his men were afraid that he would run away or commit suicide, and that their efforts would end up in vain. So they specially placed him in a room near the training ground, with someone guarding him at all times. Shentutai even watched him personally all night.

Nothing unexpected happened that night, which made Shen Wuzheng feel relieved. He did not go in again, but turned around and walked back with him, staring at the lantern in his hand that was shaking slightly and flickering. Shen Tutai looked at his solemn expression and said, "Don't worry, Lord Shen. This kid is Shi Yuxin's brother after all. If we catch him back, Shi Yuxin will not ignore it. Besides, she brought tens of thousands of troops to join Xiao Yuansui. Such people have a say in the army. If Xiao Yuansui really doesn't care about Shi Yutao's life or death, I'm afraid he will not have to face us first, but their own civil strife."

"..."

Shen Wuzheng walked forward in silence.

He had already understood what Shentutai said, otherwise he would not have planned to have them capture Shi Yutao before even explaining it to them, but -

He sighed and said, "I'm still worried about Ruyi, Princess."

"..."

"She is now trapped in the enemy camp. I don't know if she will be in danger. Will Xiao Yuansui and Shi Yuxin hurt her?"

"..."

"If she was really hurt..."

At this point, his throat was so hoarse that he could hardly speak, and his brows were twisted into a knot.

Seeing Shen Wuzheng, who was always steady and reserved and seemed so calm in the face of all difficulties, showing an almost helpless expression, Shen Tutai also sighed lightly. He had no brothers or sisters, but from Shen Wuzheng's performance he could also understand how deep this family attachment was. What's more, the Princess of Qin was different from ordinary generals. If she was really hurt in the enemy camp, even if she was rescued, it would be a huge blow to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin.

This time, they must think of a solution carefully.

Shen Wuzheng asked again, "How is the situation on the other side?" Shen Tutai said, "I sent a few people across the Yellow River last night to secretly check on the situation on the other side, but they haven't come back yet. It's almost dawn, so they will probably be back soon."

Shen Wuzheng nodded and said, "Okay."

However, the one who came back first was Yuwen Ye.

As soon as the first ray of sunlight illuminated the gate of Hulao Pass, he returned with the team he had taken away before, and there were more people than before. These people were wearing heavy armor, and I don’t know if it was because they were in a hurry to get here, the blood stains on their bodies were not washed off in time. The soldiers guarding the city gate couldn’t help but look at these people again and again.

After a while, Shentu Tai and Shen Wuzheng, who received the news, rushed to Yuwen Ye's residence.

As soon as the two walked to the door, they saw Gao Feng and Jiang Kesheng walking out with blood stains on their faces that had been dried by the wind and sand. When the two met, they knew what had happened just by looking at their miserable appearance without saying a word. Shen Wuzheng's breathing even became heavy.

Gao Feng immediately raised his hand to salute: "Sir, I deserve to die."

Shen Wuzheng's eyes were red. He was silent for a long time before he said in a hoarse voice: "Wait until the princess is rescued, then we can decide whether you should die or not."

Gao Feng lowered his head, seeming to be ashamed.

Jiang Kesheng watched from the side and could not help but whispered, "Please forgive me, Lord Shen. We were indeed - Shi Yuxin suddenly attacked us, and our troops had been defending Huyang Valley for several days, and we had already suffered too many casualties. We really couldn't protect the princess. When we rescue the princess, we will both take the blame."

Shen Wuzheng turned his head away and no longer wanted to look at them.

Shen Tutai, on the contrary, waved at the two of them in a good-natured manner. Jiang Gao and the other man could only bow silently and turn away.

At this time, Yuwen Ye's hoarse voice came from the room: "You are here. Come in."

The two men walked in immediately.

It can be seen that Yuwen Ye had hardly any rest from the time he led his troops to leave Hulao Pass to the time he rushed back from Huyang Valley. His hair was disheveled and his eyes were bloodshot, but this tired look did not make him look tired and weak. Instead, he revealed a kind of ferocity like a wild beast forced into a desperate situation. Even his breathing was very heavy. As soon as he walked into the not-so-big room, Shen Wuzheng immediately felt a wheezing sound like the low growl of a wild beast filling every corner.

Yuwen Ye sat at the table, his clothes covered with dust and dust still on his body. He looked up at them and said, "I know you have captured Shi Yutao."

After saying that, he looked at Shen Wuzheng again: "Fuming, you did a great job."

Shen Wuzheng's face was not looking good, especially when he saw Yuwen Ye return empty-handed. There seemed to be some resentment in his eyes, and he was silent with a heavy breath. Shen Tutai immediately said: "If Lord Shen had not come to inform me in time and had someone spread the news in advance, this matter might not have been accomplished. It's all Lord Shen's credit."

Yuwen Ye nodded: "It's a great achievement."

Shen Wuzheng seemed to be stimulated by the word "great achievement". His brows knitted even more heavily. He said, "It won't be too late to talk about the achievement after we rescue the people. Your Highness Prince Qin, let me ask you, do you have any countermeasures for them taking the princess away?"

"..."

Yuwen Ye was silent for a while, then looked up at him.