Autumn geese flew diagonally across the sky, the scent of osmanthus blossoms wafted through the air, and the scorching heat of summer had finally faded, leaving behind the coolness of late autumn dew.
Early in the morning, He Yan got up, and Xiao Mai handed her a pear. “I picked it in the woods next to the training ground. It’s been washed. Try it.”
After washing up, He Yan took the pear and took a bite. It was so sour that she almost lost a tooth. Seeing her puckered eyes, Xiao Mai scratched his head sheepishly. “The wild ones in the woods aren’t fully ripe yet. They should be sweeter after a while. But in this season of autumn, there are plenty of wild fruits in the mountains. After our daily training, we can secretly pick a few. These sour pears can be preserved with sugar to make rock sugar snow pears. They’re delicious!”
This child always had eating on his mind. He Yan said, “There’s no sugar here.”
Xiao Mai paused for a moment, as if just realizing it, and disappointedly said, “I see.”
“Not necessarily,” Hong Shan, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation, chimed in, “Today is the rewards ceremony. He Yan, you and Shitou got first place in the flag competition. There might be some sweets in your rewards. There might even be other delicious things, like those rock sugar snow pears!”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mai suddenly became excited. “That’s right, Brother Ah He, tonight is the rewards ceremony. Have you thought about what you want?”
“It’s not necessarily that I’ll get whatever I want,” He Yan chuckled. “The garrison here isn’t like the capital. We’re short on supplies.”
“Hmph, he just wants to join the Nine Banner Battalion,” Hong Shan also took a bite of a pear and mumbled, “With such a simple request, it will definitely be granted.”
He Yan smiled. These past few days, even though she had appeared calm, she was actually quite excited. Once she entered the Nine Banner Battalion, it would bring her closer to Xiao Jue, and she could more openly address matters concerning the He family. She believed her journey in the military had been quite smooth thus far.
After all, Flying Phoenix General should be sought after wherever he goes. He Yan felt a hint of satisfaction.
During the day, everything proceeded as usual, with training still taking place at the training ground. However, in the evening, everyone gathered outside the training ground to enjoy the moon. In Liangzhou, it wasn’t like the capital, where nobles would host banquets in their courtyards or on boats, inviting colleagues and friends to feast on a sumptuous spread. In Liangzhou, moon-watching was simpler: lighting a bonfire, sitting around it, enjoying rare treats, and maybe a bit of yellow alcohol. Companions chatted, boasting and sharing stories, while they ate and drank, enjoying the moonlight.
After the afternoon training session, He Yan went back to her room and changed into clean clothes. Liangzhou recruits had uniforms for all seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The spring and autumn uniforms could be worn interchangeably, with one set in red and the other in black, simple and durable. He Yan changed into the red one and went to find Cheng Lisu.
Cheng Lisu had already come to the training ground in the morning and told He Yan to visit his room in the evening. He Yan guessed that Cheng Lisu had something to give her to eat, and indeed, when she saw Cheng Lisu, the young man handed her a wooden basket.
The basket was exquisitely made, adorned with a carving of Chang’e flying to the moon. When she opened it, she found neatly arranged mooncakes inside. The aroma was enticing, and they looked as good as they probably tasted.
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Rebirth of a Star General (Legend of the Female General)
Romance[fast update] [good translation] The ancient saying goes: Most generals come from Guan Xi, while ministers come from Guan Dong. He Yan was born to be a Star General. She was merely a stepping stone for her family, and was used as her brother's subst...
