GBP Chapter 127 Journey to the Northern Desert ②
Chapter 127 Journey to the Northern Desert ②
In the high tower of the East Palace Star Gazing Pavilion, Qing Tingyu, dressed in a wide python robe, smiled, her eyes gentle and tender. She patted her already protruding belly, "Hmph! I still need two more sessions of immortal bone cleansing to replace my mortal marrow, tsk tsk tsk~ what a hassle~"
Mei Zifeng stood beside the Crown Prince with a complex expression, slightly worried, and said, "Crown Prince, the bones of an immortal are too much for mortals to bear. If, if during childbirth when the marrow is being cleansed, there is no dragon bone to assist, I fear, I fear your life will be in danger!!!"
Qing Tingyu narrowed her eyes, watching General Luo's carefree figure gradually disappear into the scorching sun outside the imperial palace. She couldn't help but sneer, "It's alright, your General Luo has the softest heart. He'll definitely willingly offer up the three dragon bones from his waist to help me relieve my pain and ascend to immortality!"
Mei Zise, who was also serving at the Crown Prince's side, listened to this bloodthirsty and cruel scheme. He couldn't help but raise his head, wanting to see what kind of expression his master, whom he had protected for many years, had when he said such words!
The master's face turned even paler!
The master is much younger than Young Master Luo, and so is his stature!
Now, at such a young age, he has forcibly acquired the bones of an immortal, and his body is incredibly thin!
The master's tone was incredibly resolute and ruthless!
But why did Zise feel that her master didn't seem so happy, and why did his sobs sound so painful?
Just as the Star Gazing Pavilion fell into a deathly silence, Gui Ningzhi, dressed in the robes of a young woman and with tassels swaying in her hair, announced, "Crown Prince, I've come to see you with a promise from the Empress!"
Looking at Gui Ning's charming and smiling face, Qing Tingyu felt no interest in showing her any pity or tenderness, only annoyance. "What do you think?"
Faced with the Crown Prince's cold questioning, Gui Ning'an, who was walking with him, looked somewhat embarrassed. "Your Highness, the Empress has ordered that your imperial maids Zhi'er and Jin'er be given to you as concubines!"
Qing Tingyu leaned back in the soft wooden chair, seemingly sensing something, then rose and left the Star Gazing Pavilion with her guards. "Hmm, grant the Empress's wish!"
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After a five-day and five-night trek, the northward-bound army finally arrived in the northern desert.
Qianqian, riding her horse, had been vomiting for days and nights due to the change in environment, and now her face was terribly pale!
The high tower in the northern desert is located in a strategic position, situated between the border between the barbarians and the Central Plains. It has now developed into a prosperous and wealthy military town!
Within the neatly arranged military gates live mostly border guards and civilians who migrated from the Central Plains!
As the sun set and its crimson glow faded, Qianqian and her group finally arrived at the gate of the high tower!
On the city wall, Wan Li, the son of the Minister of War who had been waiting since hearing the commotion, looked down at the famous and flamboyant General Luo below the city gate, sneered, and waved for the city gate to be opened. "Welcome General Luo to the Northern Desert!"
The sound of the horn drums rang out, their deep and resonant notes shaking the crimson clouds that blanketed the earth, shattering them into countless tiny sparkling fragments that drifted and swayed across the grassland.
Mei Ziye watched intently as the city gate opened, then shouted loudly, "At 5:15 PM on the 15th day of the 10th month of the third year of the Qingting Moli era, by order of the Emperor of the Upper Capital, you have come to the Northern Desert to assist the generals in quelling the rebellion!"
Qianqian looked at Mei Ziye, who spoke with righteous indignation and appeared quite mature, and couldn't help but glance at him sideways. After all, Mei Ziye wasn't even old enough to be considered an adult yet! He was still a few years younger than her!
Yang Chenqing took out half of the Qilin military tally, and solemnly bowed, saying, "This humble general, Yang Chenqing, has come to the northern desert to quell the rebellion and bring peace by order of the Emperor!"
Seeing this, Qianqianluo followed suit, took out the Qilin military token tied with a lucky rope from her waist, and shouted at the top of her lungs, "This humble general, Qianqianluo, has come to the northern desert to quell the chaos and bring peace by order of the Emperor!"
As the young generals below the city introduced her, Wanqing, holding the reins, rode her black steed from the northern desert, her head held high with a spirited air, and appeared before them.
Wanqing was away fighting for many years. Since childhood, she had followed General Yang to the battlefield and had almost never had time to return to the capital to reunite with the Minister of War!
Qianqian looked straight at Wanqing, who was wearing iron armor and cold clothes. As soon as she looked up, she was made to feel cold by Wanqing's deep and bloodthirsty eyes!
Wan Qingli has fought on the battlefield for many years, killing countless enemies, and her aura carries a hint of bloodlust and danger!
Then look at General Wan, her features are strong and her thin lips are pressed into a line, she seems very aloof and arrogant!
Wanqing gazed at the stunningly beautiful patriarch of the Qian clan, who was riding on horseback opposite her. He was indeed as rumored, with the appearance of a woman who was only fit to die in a man's tent, yet he had to pretend to be noble and virtuous, while in reality, his body had already been given to countless lovers!
Qianqianluo watched as Wan Qingli gave her a serious once-over, then awkwardly forced a smile and squinted her fox-like eyes to greet General Wan!
Wanqing already despised effeminate men, and now that man dared to smile seductively and squint his eyes to tempt her—it was utterly despicable!
"Hmph! Let's enter the city!!" Wanqing impatiently turned away, not wanting to look at Qianqianluo any longer, lest she offend her eyes!
Seeing that her brother had finally decided to let them into the city, Mei Ziye immediately put on a smile, spurred her horse, and followed, "General Wan, please wait for us!!"
Upon seeing this, Yang Chenqing and Qianqianluo also led their troops into the city on horseback!
The long journey left Qianqian exhausted, her body covered in countless bruises and scrapes!
In the official residence in the city, Qianqianluo was assigned to the main hall in the rear garden, which featured a private hot spring pool!
Now, having shed her sour and smelly military armor, Qianqianluo, eyes half-closed, soaked in a steaming medicinal bath, feeling so comfortable that she was already drowsy!
In the main hall of the front garden, several young generals, having freshened up and changed their clothes, gathered to discuss the pacification of the northern desert region.
Wanli glanced around and noticed that the most beautiful woman in the capital was absent. She frowned and asked her subordinate, Feiying, "Why isn't General Luo returning?!"
Seeing that General Wan was angry, Mei Ziye quickly said, "General Wan, General Luo has been suffering from severe acclimatization problems lately and is currently taking a medicinal bath in the back garden!"
"Medicinal bath?!"
Upon hearing that Qianqianluo was still bringing her pampered habits from the capital to the northern frontier, Wanqing's expression grew increasingly grim. "This is the northern battlefield, a place to defend our country, not a place for him to enjoy his retirement and live a life of luxury!!"
Bang! A cup of tea was knocked over by Wanqing and shattered on the floor!
Wanqing gritted her teeth, suppressing the urge to kill, and said in a deep voice, "We will discuss military matters when General Luo has finished his bath!"
Upon hearing General Wan's indignant words, Mei Ziye and Yang Chenqing exchanged glances, trying to come up with a solution!
After waiting for three quarters of an hour, Qianqianluo still hadn't come out!
Wanli narrowed her peach blossom eyes, flicked her sleeves, and stormed into the back garden!
Seeing this, Mei Ziye and Yang Chenqing quickly stood up to try and stop him, "General, please, please don't be angry!!"