After the marriage, the cousin was spoiled by the whole family of the Marquis's Mansion

Chapter 153 Pei Lan, Pei Lan

The closer you get to the border, the more open the terrain becomes and the colder the climate becomes.

If Yanjing was shivering cold, the border was bone-chillingly cold.

It will take about three days to reach Tongchang, which is the city closest to Yanhui.

The main force of the Western Jin Dynasty was in Longhui. The Northwest Camp and the Southwest Camp had just received orders to arrive in Sansha when the Western Jin Dynasty once again dispatched tens of thousands of people to capture Yanhui from Yangxie Town.

It was too late for the Southwestern Camp to launch another long-range attack.

Now the Southwest Camp has retreated to Tongchang.

It was just dawn when Tang Xiao woke up and that young, straight figure was already waiting in the lobby downstairs of the inn.

He opened his mouth and was about to call him, but the word went around his mouth twice before he swallowed it. After a moment, he called out, "Mr. Pei."

Master Pei turned around and hung the bag on his shoulder with one hand. "Morning, Lord Tang. Let's set off early today and try to reach Tongchang in two days."

His voice was a little hoarse, which was inconsistent with his handsome appearance.

The shopkeeper, who was a little drowsy due to getting up early, instantly woke up after hearing his words.

The shopkeeper's eyes widened, "You guys are going to Tongchang?"

"Everyone is heading to Tongchuan and Ningzhou, but you guys are going to Tongchang?"

Master Pei smiled and said, "When we go to Tongchang, we naturally want to drive out the people from the Western Jin Dynasty."

The shopkeeper was surprised. "Are you a soldier?"

He saw that the young man did not look like a soldier, but more like a scholar.

Before the young master could respond, he shook his head in denial, "I have been running the inn for so many years, traveling all over the country, and I can't make mistakes when judging people with these eyes."

"You don't look like a soldier at all. You look more like a scholar going to Beijing to take an imperial examination."

It’s just that this scholar is not very tall, probably about the same height as the girl in his family.

As they were talking, Tang Xiao had already walked downstairs. He was in no mood to chat, "Boss, please prepare two breakfasts. We have to hurry on our way after we eat."

The shopkeeper stopped speculating and went to the kitchen to call the cook who was still dozing off.

Seeing that the shopkeeper had left, Tang Xiao sat down next to Mr. Pei.

Master Pei saw that he seemed to be hesitant to speak, "What does Lord Tang want to say?"

Tang Xiao opened and closed his mouth again and again, but after a long while, he still said nothing.

Master Pei knew what he wanted to say or what he wanted to ask.

But he didn't know the entanglements and complexities of many things.

But now, all he knew was what he wanted to protect.

The kitchen of the inn stayed on all night, and soon the waiter brought some porridge and side dishes.

The two finished their breakfast in silence.

"Shopkeeper, pay the bill."

The shopkeeper came out from the back kitchen, holding an oil-paper bag in his hand.

"It's just some porridge and some side dishes. They're not worth much. Forget it. Consider it my gift to the two gentlemen."

As he said this, he took out the oil paper bag again and said, "There are some pancakes in it, don't be quick to refuse it."

"From here, everyone is on the run. There is no place to stay, not to mention a hotel or a tea stand."

"You are heroes. Drive out the bandits from the Western Jin Dynasty. Come to Tongzhou next time and I will treat you to wine and meat!"

Master Pei looked at the oil paper package that was still steaming from the seal, and there was a faint aroma of meat coming from inside.

This is not the first time I have received kindness from strangers.

Everyone who knew that they were going to Tongchang to join the army had tears in their eyes.

He felt a little upset.

Tang Xiao took the oil paper bag and said, "Thank you for your reminder, but you still have to take the money."

The shopkeeper waved his hand and said, "Hero, more than ten years ago, I had the honor of meeting General Ji. When the general left, he tasted my pancakes and said he would come back to eat them after he won a battle."

"I think this is a victory pancake. This pancake is different. I can't charge you for it!"

Tang Xiao pursed his lips, and finally nodded and said, "Thank you, boss. When we win, we will come to your place to stay and eat cakes!"

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When Ji Yunzhang woke up in the study, the blanket on his body slipped off. He turned his aching neck and saw a letter in the military book his father had given him when he was young.

He frowned and took out the letter, which was written in the familiar small calligraphy with flowers on it.

Suddenly, he felt a sense of uneasiness.

The letter was not long, just a dozen words, but it shocked him.

My father’s fault makes me unable to sleep or eat in peace. The chaos at the border is my father’s debt and I have to pay it off.

What is she going to do? !

Ji Yunzhang stumbled out of the study and just happened to meet Haitang who was anxious and angry.

"Haitang, where's the lady?"

Haitang was about to cry when she saw Ji Yunzhang. The situation in the mansion had been delicate in recent days and no one dared to step forward and cause bad luck.

"My wife went to the palace last night and has not returned all night!"

Haitang didn't dare to guess whether the palace knew that the lady's father was the traitor Mu Chun, so they arrested the lady.

Ji Yunzhang was stunned. What was she doing in the palace? Did she think that her life could atone for what Mu Chun had done?

"Let Jixing prepare the horse and change clothes before entering the palace."

"Yes!"

As the time for court session approached, Ji Yunzhang went straight to Fengyi Palace.

In front of the gate of Fengyi Palace, Eunuch Gao was directing the eunuchs and palace maids to carry the court robes in to change.

The young eunuch beside Eunuch Gao was the first to notice him and quickly reminded Eunuch Gao in his ear.

Ji Yunzhang was breathing heavily, and all that came out of his mouth was white air.

Eunuch Gao looked at him, not seeming surprised at all.

He sighed softly, "This old servant greets the prince. His Majesty is already waiting for you."

Ji Yunzhang suppressed the twists and turns in his heart and said, "Thank you, eunuch."

He stepped into Fengyi Palace and the warmth that hit his face instantly reminded him of the cicadas chirping last summer.

When he carried her out of the sedan chair, he felt she was unusually thin.

He held her in his arms during the wedding ceremony, which later became something he regretted.

She was given an overdose of drugs and was unconscious for two whole days.

When I woke up, I was like a frightened little rabbit and couldn't even speak a complete sentence.

Meng Xuanyi raised his eyes slightly and said just two words, "Here I come."

The Queen Mother was wearing her ordinary clothes and was tying the leather belt for His Majesty.

She turned around slowly and waved her hand, "Give it to the prince."

The female official at the side handed the imperial edict to Ji Yunzhang.

Ji Yunzhang was a little confused. He unfolded the imperial edict and looked at its contents, his brows furrowed even more.

"Pei Lan? Why do you want to show this to me?"

Pei Lan served as the marching staff officer of the Southwestern Army.

The Queen just smiled and said, "Don't worry, there is still one more."

As she spoke, the female official handed another imperial edict to Ji Yunzhang.

Ji Yunzhang was appointed as deputy commander of the Southwestern Army.

Meng Xuanyi was already dressed, "Yunzhang, this Pei Lan rushed to Tongchang overnight."

"I have not issued this imperial decree yet. It all depends on what you do, my dear minister."

Pei Lan...

Perrin...

Ji Yunzhang's grip on the imperial edict tightened a little, so she entered the palace to ask for permission to go to the border under an assumed name?
At this time, Eunuch Gao came in and bowed, "Your Majesty, the time has come."

Before leaving, Meng Xuanyi looked back at Ji Yunzhang and said, "Yunzhang, if you haven't thought it through before leaving the court, I will issue the first imperial edict."

Ji Yunzhang raised his head sharply, "I have considered it carefully."

(End of this chapter)