Did Miss become a nun today?

Zhao Mingyue had already mounted her horse at some point and was waving at her, "Yun Chu, since you're already here, why don't you give it a try?"

She could try, but Wei Zhao really couldn't lead the horse.

What would it look like if someone saw that?

"I dare not trouble General Wei. Perhaps... we should have someone else lead the horse."

Her gaze shifted to the two lieutenants behind Wei Zhao. The two had done this kind of thing before and didn't mind. Just as they were about to agree, they saw their general's murderous eyes and immediately sobered up.

"I suddenly remembered that the horses haven't been fed today; they must be starving."

"Yes, yes, I still have a pot of soup simmering in it, it'll burn in a bit."

The two quickly slipped away, leaving Xie Yun Chu and Wei Zhao looking at each other in bewilderment.

Zhao Mingyue urged from the side, "Yun Chu, if you don't ride today, you'll regret it when you get back."

While she hesitated, Wei Zhao took a few steps closer to her, suddenly leaned down, grabbed her waist, and nimbly lifted her onto the horse.

Before her gasp could even finish, he looked up and asked with a laugh, "What are you afraid of? This horse has a very good temperament."

She was so frightened that she grabbed the mane in front of the saddle, her body trembling slightly. She was both surprised and annoyed. Was this a matter of whether the horse had a good temper or not?

"you!"

The young general looked up and smiled, his eyes reflecting shimmering light, his voice softening: "Hold on tight, I'll lead you around for a bit."

Having said that, he actually grasped the reins and slowly walked forward.

Wei Zhao today seems different from when she was at Qingyun Nunnery.

After changing out of his military uniform, he lost the cold and austere air of a martial arts practitioner and instead resembled a spirited and dashing young man.

"General Wei, this is really inappropriate. Why don't you find a servant boy instead?"

Wei Zhao hummed in agreement, but did not intend to call anyone.

"General Wei?" she called out again.

"This horse is mine, and no one else is allowed to touch it."

Xie Yunchu choked, speechless.

Horse riding is supposed to be fun, but now, I don't know if I'm having fun or not, but I'm definitely annoyed.

It's a sin to bring out someone else's horse for her to ride today. It's truly a sin.

Zhao Mingyue rode alongside her on horseback. "How does it feel to ride a horse?"

How dare she ask!

Wei Zhao was a general personally appointed by the emperor; it was truly audacious of him to lead her horse.

She glared at Zhao Mingyue, thinking that if she had known things would turn out this way, she would never have come.

Afraid of being seen, she didn't dare ride for too long, only circling twice before refusing to ride anymore.

After dismounting, Zhao Mingyue apologized to her, "I know I was wrong, but in the entire capital, the only person I could borrow a horse from was General Wei. I just wanted to give you a surprise, didn't I?"

Surprise or shock?

Who would be so kind as to have a general lead their horse? Aren't they afraid of shortening their lifespan?

"The general gave me his own horse to ride, and even led it for me personally. Zhao Mingyue, are you deliberately trying to mess with me?"

Zhao Mingyue waved her hand, "You're wronging me."

"I just wanted to borrow a horse for you. I asked my elder brother at home, and he said that the Ministry of War and the military camp would both be fine. But I don't know anyone in the Ministry of War, so I went to General Wei. He asked me what I needed the horse for, and I said it was for you to ride, and he agreed."

Her voice trailed off, "Who knew he would come in person today?"

Xie Yun Chu's heart was still pounding. Just now, sitting on the horse, she had no mood to enjoy herself.

The horse's coat was glossy and smooth, clearly indicating that it was well-maintained. No wonder she personally led the horse; she was worried that someone who couldn't ride a horse would tire the foal and wanted to keep an eye on it.

I haven't repaid the favors I owed before, and now I'm incurring even more. It's truly a terrible situation.

Upon seeing Wei Zhao return, she immediately stepped forward, "Thank you so much, General Wei. I haven't yet repaid your life-saving grace. Although I have no way to repay your life-saving grace, I..."

"Repay a debt of gratitude?" Wei Zhao asked. "How do you intend to repay it?"

Xie Yun Chu thought about the stories of repaying kindness in the novels... all of which involved repaying with one's body.

But since she had already pledged her body to Buddhism and could not pledge it to anyone else, she said, "If the general needs anything, whatever it may be, as long as I can do it and it does not violate the law or the way of heaven, I will agree..."

Wei Zhao stared at her, lost in thought. After a long silence, he finally said, "Then there's no need."

Feeling truly indebted, she asked again, "Or, General Wei, how would you like me to repay you?"

His gaze lingered on her for a moment, then he suddenly coughed lightly and turned his head away from her.

Xie Yun Chu asked in confusion, "Can't figure it out?"

"Um."

"Then General, take your time to think it over. Once you've made up your mind, just send someone to let me know."

"it is good."

The voice was hoarse even though it was just a single word.

Zhao Mingyue interjected at the opportune moment, "I heard from my father that General Wei is going to suppress bandits in a few days. When will he set off?"

Wei Zhao composed himself. "Half a month later."

Zhao Mingyue's expression brightened. "Could they be bandits from the Baiyang Mountain area?"

"Exactly."

Are there bandits near Baiyang Mountain? I've never heard Sui'er mention it.

"Can I come with you?" Zhao Mingyue asked, surprising everyone.

Xie Yun Chu and Wei Zhao were both stunned.

"You mustn't look down on me. When I was away from home, I fought alongside the villagers to kill bandits."

"I just wanted to go and see, so as not to cause trouble for the general."

"That's not advisable. You're a young lady, and it's dangerous for you to go. There are four thousand bandits in Baiyang Mountain, and we can't guarantee your safety."

Four thousand bandits? That's no small number.

Zhao Mingyue persisted, "Does your army recruit women? I'm good with a gun, I'm definitely no worse than a man."

Xie Yun Chu sighed. The Zhao family had a long tradition of scholarship, but now they had someone who liked to wield swords and spears. Her grandmother and father must be furious.

But she liked Zhao Mingyue's spirit.

If you want to do something, go for it. Isn't it the same principle as her liking to chant Buddhist scriptures now?

Zhao Mingyue was skilled in martial arts and had even demonstrated it to her. If she weren't a woman, she would have joined the army long ago.

However, there has never been a precedent of women joining the army...

"Our dynasty has never prohibited women from joining the army," Wei Zhao said.

Zhao Mingyue hadn't held out much hope, but these words were completely unexpected.

"It's just that women's physiques are naturally inferior to men's. If you really want to join the army, the hardships there are not something that ordinary people can endure."

Zhao Mingyue was a little dazed. After regaining her senses, she jumped three feet high and hugged Xie Yun Chu, laughing loudly.

"Yun Chu, I can join the army! Hahahaha... I can enter the military camp!"

"I can join the army now! I can become a soldier!"

She jumped around like a monkey, and Xie Yun Chu was so tight that she couldn't breathe, but she was still happy for her.

When Zhao Mingyue first returned to Beijing, she wanted to join the army. However, when her family found out about this, she was beaten and became obedient, but she still couldn't give up.

"General Wei, rest assured, I am confident that I will not lose to anyone."

The light in Zhao Mingyue's eyes was dazzling, and she immediately followed Wei Zhao to register.

But no sooner had she registered than the Zhao family found out. Before the polo match was even over, her father came to kidnap her.

Xie Yun Chu was the last one left, and in the end, Wei Zhao sent her back.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Marquis's residence. Wei Zhao dismounted and extended his hand to her, his sleeve covering his hand so that there would be no contact.

She helped him up through the fabric of his clothes, and after getting out of the carriage, she bowed again, saying, "Thank you for your trouble today, General Wei."

"You're welcome."

Since someone escorted her back, she should have invited them in for a cup of tea, but the Marquis's residence was not hers, so she had to give up on that idea.

"I stand by my word today. If General Wei ever needs me, I will do everything in my power to repay him."

"Um."

After he finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over him.

"General Wei, please take care. I'll head back now."

"it is good."

She turned and went up the steps, then looked back at him. He was still standing straight, showing no sign of leaving.

"Isn't the general leaving?"

"Walk."

They remained standing there, motionless.

She had no choice but to enter the mansion first, only to bump into a figure standing under a tree, staring at her incredulously.

Anger and panic mingled in his eyes, creating a turbulent storm.