Upon arriving at the Mengji Wang’s Mansion, He Yan and Xiao Jue disembarked from the horse-drawn carriage and were led inside by a maid from the mansion. It wasn’t their first time at the mansion, and they felt more at ease compared to their previous visits. The maid guided He Yan and Xiao Jue to the entrance of the banquet hall and said respectfully, “Her Highness and the esteemed guests are inside. Young Master Qiao and his wife can go in directly.”
He Yan and Xiao Jue entered the banquet hall.
Mu Hongjin was reclining on a soft couch, a red robe draped over one side, and a faint smile on her lips as she listened to a nearby musician playing the zither. There was another person seated at a low table in front of her, with his back to He Yan, dressed in a long robe of bamboo green color, wearing a jade hairpin. His figure seemed somewhat familiar.
As she was still trying to figure out who this person was, Mu Hongjin’s gaze passed over them, and she smiled, saying, “Commander Xiao has arrived.”
He Yan and Xiao Jue paid their respects to Mu Hongjin. At the same time, the man sitting with his back to them also stood up and turned to look at them.
His features were as elegant and graceful as always, resembling a celestial being. He Yan had never expected to see Chu Zhao in the Mengji Wang’s Mansion in Jiyang.
The shock lasted only for a moment, and He Yan quickly realized that this was not good. She was currently disguised as a woman, and she didn’t know what Chu Zhao might think upon seeing her. His identity was still unknown, and if he were to report this to Xu Jingfu, it could cause trouble for Xiao Jue.
She instinctively took a step back behind Xiao Jue, trying to avoid Chu Zhao’s gaze. However, she also understood that unless she turned and left immediately, her true identity would be discovered sooner or later.
Xiao Jue seemed to sense something and glanced at her, saying, “What are you afraid of?”
He Yan was about to speak, but Chu Zhao had already greeted Xiao Jue and smiled, saying, “Commander Xiao, Miss He.”
She knew he had noticed. She didn’t need a mirror to know that her complexion at this moment was probably not very pleasant.
Xiao Jue said, “Fourth Young Master Chu.”
“It seems you all know each other,” Mu Hongjin smiled. “Please, have a seat. Fourth Young Master Chu is a distinguished guest from Shuojing.”
Xiao Jue and He Yan took their seats at a low table on the side.
A servant came over to pour tea, and Mu Hongjin raised her hand, signaling for the zither player to step back. The banquet hall fell quiet, and He Yan lowered her head, gazing at the tea leaves floating in her cup. Illness entered through the mouth, while trouble exited through the mouth. It was best to say as little as possible at this moment.
Xiao Jue looked at Chu Zhao and asked, “What brings Fourth Young Master Chu to Jiyang?”
Getting straight to the point and avoiding any side discussions. Chu Zhao lowered his head, smiled briefly, and replied, “I came to Jiyang this time for the matter concerning the Wutuo people.”
Wutuo people? He Yan perked up her ears and listened as Chu Zhao continued, “There are Wutuo people hiding in Jiyang now, and it’s feared that there will be unrest in the city soon. I came here to lend a helping hand to Her Highness and prevent more of Jiyang’s citizens from suffering this calamity.”
He looked at Princess Mengji.
Xiao Jue’s lips curled slightly as he said, “How did Fourth Young Master Chu learn that the Wutuo people have infiltrated Jiyang?”
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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...
