Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1200 What I want is also mine
The two men sitting in the carriage shook a little, looked at each other with surprised expressions.

They were still some distance away from the city gate, why did they stop at this time?
Just as he was wondering, there was a sound of horse hooves outside. It was Mu Xian riding his horse to the side of the carriage. Yuwen Ye lifted the curtain and saw him leaning over. He said with a vigilant look on his face, "Your Highness, someone is coming from the front."

"Oh?"

Yuwen Ye raised his eyebrows slightly and stuck his head out to take a look. Sure enough, he saw a thin layer of white snow on the road ahead, which was splashed up by the horses' hooves. As the snow flew, a group of cavalrymen were galloping towards them.

The leader was Prince of Qi Yuwen Cheng.

He was wearing a brocade robe, with a black cloak fluttering in the wind behind him. One could faintly see the dark red color inside the cloak, and his eyes also had a hint of red in such a gloomy sky.

As he led his men closer, a roar resounded across the plains—

"The Zhenbei General has arrived!"

Hearing this title, Yuwen Ye's eyes flashed slightly, while Shang Ruyi frowned.

Yuwen Cheng went to Luoyang this time, but failed in several battles and was even annihilated by Liang Shide in one battle with 50,000 troops. He only brought back more than 2,000 people to retreat to Cijian, which was a complete defeat. If Yuwen Ye had not later captured several passes around Luoyang to rescue him, and then resisted Xiao Yuansui's 100,000 troops at Hulao Pass, and then placed chess pieces to capture Luoyang City, I'm afraid he would still not know where to hide until now.

However, he has now been conferred the title of General Zhenbei. This title is either the court's recognition of his contribution to the attack on Luoyang or his contribution to capturing the enemy leader Xiao Yuansui.

What a shameless person!

Feeling unhappy, the two men did not say much, but just had the car door opened. The cold wind blew the broken snow into the car. Although the two men were wearing thick brocade robes, they were still chilled by the cold wind blowing from Chang'an.

Yuwen Cheng rode forward a few steps, walked to the front of the carriage and met their eyes, then lifted his cloak and bowed, saying, "Second brother, second sister-in-law, long time no see."

Yuwen Ye looked at him indifferently without saying anything.

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "General Zhenbei? Third brother, I haven't seen you for a few months. You have made great progress again."

This time, Shang Ruyi did not suppress the teasing in his words, and Yuwen Cheng could naturally hear it. He sneered and said, "Second sister-in-law, you are too kind."

Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "I am not exaggerating. Third brother, you have been fighting in Luoyang for a whole year. Even if you have no merit, you have worked hard. The position of Zhenbei General is the best for you."

Yu Wencheng's face darkened: "Oh."

Shang Ruyi smiled again and said, "It's just that, Third Brother, you are young, so you should sit well and steady in this seat."

"..."

"After all, some things that come easily go easily."

"..."

No matter how thick-skinned he was, Yuwen Cheng couldn't hold it in any longer. After all, he understood that Luoyang was the Eastern Capital, but Yuwen Yuan appointed him as the General of the Northern Frontier because his military achievements were not justified. Now that he was ridiculed like this, he gnashed his teeth in hatred. He changed the subject abruptly: "My father ordered me to come and greet you."

Yuwen Ye said: "We are very familiar with this road, why do we need to meet them?"

Seeing him finally speak, Yuwen Cheng's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he said leisurely: "Second brother and second sister-in-law are of course very familiar, but these people you brought back are not familiar. Since second brother and second sister-in-law don't need me, then I will lead them a way."

After saying that, he rode forward and waved his hand: "Everyone here, follow me!"

Shang Ruyi's face immediately darkened.

You should know that Yuwen Ye brought out only 30,000 troops, but in this battle, the team expanded to more than 150,000 people by accepting the surrender of rebel generals. In addition to the troops left behind in Luoyang City, the eight pass capitals and other places, he brought back a total of 120,000 people, which was several times more.

This is no ordinary victory.

But now, Yuwen Cheng came with the intention of taking these people away, and judging from his tone, it was the emperor who ordered him to do so.

Just as she was about to speak, she felt her hand sink. It was Yuwen Ye who held her down. Shang Ruyi looked at him with some doubt, and saw Yuwen Ye said calmly: "These hundreds of thousands of people could not be brought into the city in the first place."

Shang Ruyi certainly understood: "You can let him take it away——"

Yuwen Ye smiled faintly: "Do you think he can swallow it?"

"..."

Hearing this, she calmed down and turned to look outside. Before leaving Luoyang, these people and horses were divided into several teams by Yuwen Ye, led by Shentu Tai, Shan Tong'er, Mu Xian, Cheng Qiao, Xue Lin and others, and another part belonged to her. Now, at the order of General Zhenbei, these people stood still, especially Shentu Tai. The man sitting on the horse simply let go of the reins and crossed his arms, looking at him as if he was enjoying a show.

A cold wind blew, and the scene was colder than the wind.

Yuwen Cheng was a little embarrassed. He rode his horse forward a few steps until he reached Yuwen Ye's carriage. He raised his finger and pointed at the generals and soldiers behind him, shouting, "How dare you disobey my orders?!"

“……”Amid the howling cold wind, the scene became even quieter.

Yuwen Cheng's face looked ugly and a little blue, but just as he was about to ride his horse forward and get angry at these people, Shentu Tai, who was walking at the front of the team, suddenly coughed.

He was born strong and had a deep and powerful voice, so his cough was like a muffled thunder.

Yuwen Cheng was shocked by this voice and trembled all over. Even if he refused to admit it, the humiliation and shock of being robbed of his sword by Shentu Tai at the foot of Cangbai Mountain still remained in his heart. As soon as Shentu Tai opened his mouth, even if he was still holding on to his face, he was already shrinking in his heart.

The warhorse he was sitting on was the one who could best understand human nature. Feeling his master's fear, he actually took several steps back.

"You, you give me—"

Yuwen Cheng was furious and pulled the reins hard, but the horse was so frightened that it did not listen to his command. It not only retreated, but also shook its head vigorously, almost knocking him off.

Shentu Tai, Shan Tong'er and others burst into laughter.

Yuwen Cheng finally managed to hold his horse down. His face turned red and white as he glared at these people. He wanted to yell at them, but when he saw Shentu Tai's mountain-like body, he shrank back and couldn't speak.

At this time, Yuwen Ye finally spoke.

"alright,"

Upon hearing his voice, Shentu Tai and others immediately quieted down and waited for his instructions.

Yuwen Ye stepped out of the carriage and looked back. This huge team was like a huge and heavy cloud approaching Chang'an, which was indeed oppressive. As if in response to this scene, the sky above the entire Chang'an city was really covered with a thick layer of clouds, blocking all the light and warmth. The cold wind blew through the hall and penetrated into the bones.

No wonder they are all so nervous.

Yuwen Ye smiled faintly in his heart, and then said: "According to my previous arrangement, you should go back to the camp with General Zhenbei. Remember, anyone who dares to cause trouble will be severely punished!"

Shentu Tai and others immediately accepted the order: "Yes!"

Although this response was just a simple order from the army, so many people shouted at the same time, and the sound shook the sky. Yuwen Cheng, the horse he was riding, and the people he brought with him were all frightened by the sound, and the war horses also let out terrified neighs.

The scene was chaotic and embarrassing.

Yuwen Ye was standing on the carriage, taller than Yuwen Cheng on horseback. He looked at him like a god looking down at the tiny people. He said calmly, "Third brother, if you want to lead them, then go ahead. But remember, lead them well. If you lead them the wrong way, it will all be your responsibility."

Yu Wencheng frowned and gritted his teeth, but he couldn't say a word.

He volunteered to go out of the city to welcome Yuwen Ye. Originally, he wanted to use his title of "General Zhenbei" to intimidate him, but he didn't expect that the other party would intimidate him instead. Moreover, looking at the people he brought back, none of them were easy to deal with.

Fortunately, I took Xiao Yuansui away.

Thinking of this, he finally felt a little comforted, and he sneered: "Don't worry, second brother."

After saying this, he turned his horse around and waved to the people behind him: "Follow me!"

Shentu Tai and others then led their respective teams, said goodbye to Yuwen Ye, and went to the military camp outside the city with Yuwen Cheng.

The team walked away from the carriage in a mighty manner, and the flying snow they stirred up once again blinded Shang Ruyi's eyes. She couldn't help but clench her cold hands tightly. At this time, Yuwen Ye returned to the carriage. After the curtain was lowered, he reached out and held her hands again, squeezing them tightly in his palms to keep them warm.

Yuwen Ye said: "Don't be afraid."

Shang Ruyi shook her head - she had already been through the swordplay and saber-rattling, so why would she be afraid of this?
She asked, "How many of these people and horses can we protect?"

An order came from outside, and the carriage and the guards continued to move forward. Both of them swayed with the shaking of the carriage. Yuwen Ye held her hand tighter and smiled, "Are you worried about your three hundred people? Don't worry, we will not lose any of the people we promised you."

Shang Ruyi gave him a glare before saying, "I was talking about you."

Yuwen Ye was still smiling, but his eyes were looking forward. Although the car door blocked his view, he seemed to have seen through everything, including the towering city towers, heavy city gates, and layered palaces in front of him. He said slowly: "Mine is mine."

"..."

"What I want is mine."

Their troops entered the city gate and walked along the long Suzaku Avenue into the imperial city. Both sides of the road were soon surrounded by common people. They were curious and puzzled as to why a team of soldiers who had won a victory more than a month ago had returned, and now another group had returned. But no matter what, winning a battle was always a happy thing, so they all shouted praises towards the carriage of the King of Qin and his wife.

Hearing these shouts, Yuwen Ye, Shang Ruyi, and a group of people behind him entered the Nine-Layer Palace Gate.

Finally, they entered the Tai Chi Hall.