Tang Dynasty Bandits

Chapter 106 Shura Field

The main force of Huang Chao's army had already entered the mountains of southern Shandong in advance.

With the decisive battle imminent, Zhu Wen decided to have Huo Cun escort Lan Suting to Mount Tai tomorrow and hand her over to Chaoying for care.

That night, Lan Suting was still sitting at her desk, reading a military book in a gentle voice and discussing her thoughts with Zhu Wen. Zhu Wen moved a stool and sat next to her.

The dim candlelight swayed in the tent like a dream. The frankincense in the lotus-patterned incense burner burned quietly, emitting a dense fragrance. The silence inside and outside the tent was so great that it could touch the subtle emotions in people's hearts.

At some point, Lan Suting leaned over and snuggled gently into Zhu Wen's arms.

This kind of intimate behavior has happened many times in the past, but this is the first time that Lan Suting took the initiative.

Perhaps it was because they would be parting tomorrow, and the uncertainty of whether Zhu Wen would be good or bad, that triggered the hidden feelings in her heart.

Zhu Wen didn't say anything, letting the girl lean on his chest. The man's eyes wandered on the girl's pretty face, gentle and without a trace of impurities.

But a loud voice immediately broke the warm and peaceful atmosphere.

"Okay, you little pervert is taking advantage of sister Zhizhen again, aren't you?"

The tent could not be locked like the wooden door, so Tian Jun could break in at will.

"Sister Jun..." Lan Suting's pretty face suddenly turned red, as if blood was about to drip out.

Tian Jun strode up to her, pulled Lan Suting up and held her in his arms, sighing: "Zhizhen, let me tell you something."

"What's the matter?" Lan Suting asked softly.

"This time when I went north, that little bad guy took advantage of me again." Tian Jun snorted.

Lan Suting said seriously: "It's all your fault..."

But Tian Jun interrupted him: "I asked him to do it!"

Lan Suting couldn't help feeling a little confused.

"Zhizhen, I'm sorry, I... I ran away." Tian Jun leaned her face against Lan Suting's hair awkwardly: "I shamelessly confessed my love to that little pervert and asked him to kiss me, but he only kissed me on the eye."

This is consistent with Lan Suting's understanding of Zhu Wen. She knows that Zhu Wen is definitely not the kind of person who would act recklessly.

"Will you accept everything?"

"Not yet. I told him to make a decision after this battle." Tian Jun said honestly, "But he has already kissed my eyes... I can't... I can't deny it, can I?"

Lan Suting couldn't help but laugh: "From other people's perspective, this really isn't a big deal. Unless you tell this to Madam Duan, she will definitely help you get justice."

Tian Jun was stunned, then stamped her feet and said, "You've become a bad person by hanging out with that little pervert! I thought you were as pure as a blank sheet of paper..."

Lan Suting lowered her eyes and did not answer.

But Zhu Wen did not deny it, and his meaning was very clear.

"Sister Zhizhen, you were here first, but I took advantage of your absence. I'm so sorry." Tian Jun said softly, "I know you also..."

Lan Suting said softly, "Since ancient times, beauties have loved heroes. He is both wise and brave, and he is so handsome and kind to girls. What's so strange about Sister Tian falling in love with him?"

"You don't have to worry about Su Ting. People shouldn't have extravagant expectations that exceed their own abilities. Sister Tian is so outstanding, she can live well anywhere. Su Ting is a girl with no special abilities and not very beautiful. She has achieved her current status and vision entirely because of the general's favor and promotion. Apart from wholeheartedly assisting the general, she shouldn't have any other thoughts."

Hearing this, Tian Jun was suddenly so moved that she almost wanted to cry.

This little girl is so sensible that it makes people feel distressed.

"When I first met Zhizhen, I told her I wanted her to be my 'little brother.'" Zhu Wen slowly stood up and said to Tian Jun, "You're so jealous of her for no reason."

"I didn't!" Tian Jun defended herself, not knowing what to say, so she let go of Lan Suting and threw herself into Zhu Wen's arms.

"Silly girl." Zhu Wen put his arm around Tian Jun's waist, letting her press her fullness against his chest. His other hand gently patted her back, "Are you satisfied now?"

The nature of emotions is exclusive, and jealousy is also a human instinct.

Zhu Wen suddenly remembered that Xingxiang had once told him that she hated men with three wives and four concubines, or those who were dissolute and romantic. This must be what most girls really think.

Of course, Zhu Wen saw girls who only had looks and the skills to please men, but no pride of their own, as no different from teacups. A teapot can be paired with many exquisite teacups, and a successful man could indeed have a group of beauties to decorate his teapot.

But after meeting Xingxiang, he no longer had the slightest interest in those "beautiful and charming women" who were willing to be concubines.

"After this battle, if we survive, we'll fight again in front of all the soldiers. If I win, I'll announce our relationship in front of everyone. If you win, you can also ask me to do something not too outrageous."

Tian Jun's delicate body trembled.

She was moved and leaned forward to kiss Zhu Wen on the cheek.

Lan Suting blushed and turned away.

Zhu Wen released Tian Jun's waist and blew hot air into her ears: "Go and comfort Zhizhen. She looks so aggrieved."

Tian Jun quickly moved closer to Lan Suting and took her hand. "No matter what, I still feel guilty for stealing the man you like. Let's still be good sisters from now on, right?"

Lan Suting lowered her eyes and said, "That depends on whether Sister Tian can understand Zhizhen's thoughts."

She gently twirled the corner of her clothes, her appearance extremely endearing: "You two are a perfect match, and Zhizhen should be happy for you now. But for some reason, I still feel a little upset."

Zhu Wen thought to himself that if Xingxiang were to wake up, he would definitely continue to treat Lan Suting as a cute little sister and use all kinds of means to coax her into submission.

But Tian Jun, this "four-legged snake", probably doesn't know how to coax other girls.

To be honest, apart from being smart enough, Zhu Wen himself has no emotional experience. He and Xingxiang have never even confessed their feelings to each other, and have remained friends for several years.

He didn't quite know how to deal with this situation.

At this moment, Tian Jun suddenly stepped forward, hugged Lan Suting into his arms and held her tightly.

"I don't know how to speak, but I, Tian Si Niang, really don't want to lose you, my little sister."

"If we can come back alive this time, I will definitely make you happy before I really start dating Jun. Otherwise, let's just pretend nothing happened."

"Zhizhen, do you think it's good?"

Lan Suting's body trembled like a mimosa in an instant.

"Sister Jun, you have already said this. What else can Su Ting say? I can only wish you a long and happy life together."

Of course she understood that Tian Jun's words were sincere.

Tian Jun is not good at lying.

This made Lan Suting, who was kind-hearted, feel embarrassed to express her little emotions.

But Zhu Wen and Tian Jun tacitly kept her in the dark about Xingxiang. Otherwise, who knows what Lan Suting would think.

Tian Jun chatted with Lan Suting for a while and then turned and left the tent.

It seems that this Shura scene is not too intense.

The next morning, Huo Cun brought people to escort Lan Suting to the shadow of Mount Tai.

Zhu Wen also led his troops through the vast mountains south of Qingqi.

In the mountainous region, where official control was difficult, there were large, hidden forces under the command of Huang Chao and Wang Xianzhi. If Marshal Yan's army entered this area, it would be attacked from all sides.

Since the Taishan area was not conducive to large-scale military traversal, General Yan had no choice but to take a detour south of Qingqi and head north via Xuzhou. However, to enter the plains of Pinglu, one also had to cross layers of hills.

As the saying goes, "South of Daxian, the roads are narrow everywhere and cars cannot even run on the tracks."

However, the results of the first day's battle were once again shocking.

It only took General Yan one day to capture twelve dangerous passes controlled by the Cao army, and his troops reached the Yimeng Mountains!
(End of this chapter)