Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1127: Unsuccessful
Inside Hulao Pass, no one slept almost all night.

Everyone tossed and turned, waiting for His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin to return. After waiting for a whole night, they finally saw Shen Wuzheng and Yuwen Ye entering the gate in the morning light, but he was injured.

Moreover, the Princess of Qin was not rescued.

As a result, it seemed that everything done last night was in vain. Everyone was a little discouraged, but they still hurriedly escorted Yuwen Ye back to the garrison and immediately called a doctor to help him treat his wound. Looking at the hideous wound on Yuwen Ye's shoulder, everyone felt even more depressed and lonely. They hung their heads, as if the shadow of failure had turned into a solid boulder, pressing down on their heads.

Fortunately, at this time, someone came to report that another group of people had returned. They were Xue Lin and Shen Tutai, who had split into two groups and went back to Luocang last night. Among them, Xue Lin and others were injured, but fortunately they were all fine. The important thing was that he had the merit of killing the enemy general!

But the most important thing is that not only did Shentu Tai's troops return safely, they also brought back a female general!

It’s Shi Yuxin!
When the news was heard, a doctor was using needle and thread to sew up Yuwen Ye's wound. Although there was no expression on his face, the doctor clearly saw that Yuwen Ye's shoulder shook slightly, the wound suddenly opened a little, and blood flowed out again.

The doctor panicked and said, "Your Highness!"

Yuwen Ye glanced at him, then looked down at his wound, took a deep breath and calmed down. The doctor was relieved and hurriedly treated the wound again, applied medicine, and waited until the suture was completed before taking gauze to wrap him layer by layer. After doing everything, he carefully reminded: "Your Highness, please don't touch the wound in the next few days."

Yuwen Ye waved his hand calmly: "Go down."

The doctor probably knew in his heart that it was useless to say this, so he could only sigh, look towards the corner again, and turn away anxiously.

After he left, Yuwen Ye looked up at Xue Lin and Shen Tutai standing on the other side, nodded slightly and said: "You did a good job."

Shen Tutai immediately said, "Your Highness is the mastermind, and I am just waiting to execute."

Xue Lin also said: "If it weren't for your Highness arranging General Shentu to ambush and attack, if I were alone, even if I killed Chen Cai, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to come back."

Having said this, he shuddered suddenly, and the thrilling scene of last night seemed to reappear before his eyes - Shi Yuxin rode her horse and rushed to him at lightning speed, and the red tasseled spear in her hand, which was shining with a cold light, stabbed down at his forehead. At the moment when it was about to pierce his head, Shen Tutai suddenly rushed out and pushed her away.

Perhaps, if he had delayed even for a moment, he would have been carried back as a cold corpse today.

Moreover, this woman is not only smart, but also really skilled in martial arts. Even when she was caught off guard by Shentu Tai's attack, she did not lose her composure at all, but fought back vigorously. The two fought for more than thirty rounds until Shentu Tai and Xue Lin attacked her from both sides and captured all her subordinates. She was finally exhausted and captured.

Yuwen Ye waved his hand lightly.

In fact, although he caused such a commotion in Xiao Yuansui's camp last night, he knew very well that the real battlefield was back in Luocang.

Not only did he send Xue Lin to stop Chen Cai from transporting grain and grass to Luoyang, but most importantly, he knew that Xiao Yuansui would definitely send Shi Yuxin to help Chen Cai and stop his troops. Therefore, even at the risk of emptying Hulao Pass, he sent Shen Tutai again in order to capture Shi Yuxin alive.

Last night's battle, in the final analysis, was about exchanging one Shi Yutao for one Shi Yuxin!

Unfortunately, the plan did not succeed... Shang Ruyi still could not be rescued.

Seeing Yuwen Ye's indifferent expression, Shentu Tai had heard about the battle that the King of Qin had experienced last night when he came back. He thought for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Xiao Yuansui is not at a disadvantage. After all, they have rescued Shi Yutao. They will definitely not embarrass the princess."

Yuwen Ye glanced at him and said nothing.

If it were in the past, he would certainly be sure that although he was resentful and dissatisfied, he had no way to stop other men from having feelings for Shang Ruyi. Or, in other words, the woman he was so infatuated with must be superior to others. Other men were not blind, so how could they not see her good points?
But after last night, he clearly felt Xiao Yuansui's anger and confusion.

He also felt that Xiao Yuansui's faith seemed to have collapsed, which was why he was so angry when facing him, and a little confused when facing the kind boy who suddenly appeared, giving them an opportunity to take advantage of him - but logically speaking, this person has a firm mind and will not be shaken in his beliefs because of a gain or loss, victory or defeat, unless someone shakes his mind.

Is it Shang Ruyi?
What did she do or say to make someone like Xiao Yuansui become unconfident?

If it was really because of her, then after experiencing last night's "failure", would Xiao Yuansui be angry? Could he still treat Shang Ruyi with the same calm attitude as before?

Thinking of this, Yuwen Ye gradually lost control of his breathing and heartbeat. His chest rose and fell sharply due to his intense breathing. Seeing that the bandage he had just wrapped seemed to have a faint pink tint, Shentu Tai said hurriedly, "Your Highness, no matter what, Xiao Yuansui is not a fool. It would not be good for him to embarrass a woman like the princess. Besides, the battle in Luoyang has reached this point, and no one can predict the outcome. Based on my understanding of him, he would definitely leave a way out for himself."

It was not until this time that a very light and low voice of relief was heard in the lobby.

It was Shen Wuzheng who had been sitting in the corner.

He had been silent since returning to Hulao Pass this morning. Everyone realized that once this usually bright and gentlemanly officer turned cold, the oppressive feeling he exuded was no less than that of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin. Therefore, when everyone spoke just now, they subconsciously lowered their voices.

It was not until Shen Tutai said this that Shen Wuzheng's tense emotions seemed to be finally soothed and relaxed.

As soon as he relaxed, everyone subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Yuwen Ye also turned his head and looked at him, but did not speak. He was silent for a long time before he said to Shentu Tai: "You are right."

Shentu Tai nodded quickly.

Yuwen Ye asked again: "Where is Shi Yuxin imprisoned?"

Shentu Tai immediately said, "In the row of stone houses in the northeast corner of the fort."

"where?"

Yuwen Ye frowned slightly and looked at him with some confusion - there was a dungeon inside Hulao Pass, or he could be detained in the military camp like Shi Yutao was imprisoned before, so why was he imprisoned in a garrison fort?
Shentu Tai said: "This Shi Yuxin is highly skilled in martial arts and has many tricks. I am worried that if she is imprisoned with others, she will find a chance to escape, so I put her there alone."