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Chapter 34: Liangzhou Ghost Soldiers (V)

Chapter 35

Xiang Xiaoyuan finally got the opportunity to travel to Liangzhou.

When Yan Yun and Lin Qiyu heard the news, they were both extremely happy. They packed their luggage that night and prepared a portion for Xiang Xiaoyuan as well.

Yan Yun: "Xiaoyuan, I've prepared three sets of Hu clothing for you, and some rabbit fur boots. Liangzhou borders the Western Regions, and we eat Hu pancakes and mutton soup three times a day. By the way, are you used to it?"

Xiang Xiaoyuan nodded: "I have been eating pancakes since I was a child, I am used to it."

Lin Qiyu asked curiously, "Do you live in a town in the north?"

Xiang Xiaoyuan shook his head: "No, when I was young, I had to go out to slaughter pigs every day and had no time to eat. I would bake some pancakes at night and eat them the next day without affecting my work."

After these words were spoken, Yan Yun and Lin Qiyu fell silent.

Xiang Xiaoyuan realized belatedly that her friends were all from wealthy families. If they heard such things, would they look down on her lowly status as a butcher?
Xiang Xiaoyuan had been looked down upon many times since she was a child. She knew that as long as her family had some money, they would never let their daughter become a butcher's daughter.

The little girl pursed her lips and was about to say something.

Unexpectedly, Yan Yun hugged Xiang Xiaoyuan and sniffed: "Xiaoyuan, you've worked so hard in the past. Don't worry, I'll protect you from now on. Tell me if you have any difficulties. Although we don't have many connections in the capital now, we still have some family wealth. We will not let you suffer any loss!"

Lin Qiyu was also a young man who loved to cry. When he heard about his friend's tragic life story, he immediately pounded his chest and said, "Don't worry, you will be my sister from now on. I will protect you and will never let you kill a pig again!"

Xiang Xiaoyuan was hugged tightly by the two men. She was a little embarrassed and said, "Actually, I don't think I'm suffering that much."

"Stop talking, wuwuwu, we all understand..."

Seeing that they were crying louder and louder, Xiang Xiaoyuan just shut up...Okay, forget it, just play the victim.

Three days later, Xie Yunxue set out for Liangzhou to oversee the army. Since Wei's northwest front had its own garrison guarding the border, Xie Yunxue only brought a talisman that allowed him to mobilize troops from nearby prefectures and counties, along with 3,000 elite soldiers to support Liangzhou.

After all the military supplies were loaded onto the ox-hide covered wagons, the group finally set off in a mighty procession.

There were many officials accompanying Xie Yunxue on the trip, and dozens of carriages were not enough for the dignitaries to ride. Xiang Xiaoyuan did not have a noble aunt, the queen, like Wu Jingnu, so she did not have the privilege of riding in a carriage alone, and could only squeeze in the back with her senior brothers and sisters from Xuanqisi.

Xiang Xiaoyuan is very talkative and lively, and quickly became familiar with the two Class C seniors.

One was Cai Chunming, the youngest daughter of the chief academic officer of the Imperial College.

Cai Chunming was two years older than Xiang Xiaoyuan. Because she was good at dancing, she could disguise herself as a Hu woman to seduce the barbarian enemies in the future. The prince ordered her to leave the capital with the carriage.

The other is Zhao Qingheng, the third son of Marquis Jing'an.

Zhao Qingheng's mother was a princess of a small country in the Western Regions. He looked like his mother and was fluent in the Hu language. When he arrived in the border town, he could visit his maternal grandparents' home and pretend to be a prince of a small country in the Western Regions to help Xie Yunxue find out news from the outside world.

In short, the king has thoroughly investigated the ancestors of every disciple of Xuanqisi for three generations, so that he can make the best use of them.

Cai Chunming was born with beauty and a gentle disposition, and her reputation had long been widespread within the Xuanqi Division. However, when Xiang Xiaoyuan really got to know her, she discovered that Cai Chunming was not gentle at all, but rather rather charming.

She often hung around Xiang Xiaoyuan like a snake, smiling and saying to her, "Xiaoyuan, you smell so good. Would you like to sleep in my tent tonight?"

He winked at Xiaoyuan: "But I already have an appointment."

Cai Chunming gently stroked Xiaoyuan's chin with his finger and asked plaintively, "Who is this bastard who dares to snatch my sister's person?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Yun shot out with a spear like lightning. With a loud "bang", the sharp spear head was firmly nailed into the carriage board, frightening the horses. It was only after the driver pulled the reins hard that he could slow down the frantic steed.

The long spear accurately cut off a few black hairs on Cai Chunming's temples.

Then, the carriage curtain was opened and Yan Yun stepped in with a majestic horse and a powerful sword.

She crossed her arms and raised her chin towards Xiaoyuan: "Xiaoyuan, follow me!"

Xiang Xiaoyuan saw her friend coming to snatch someone away, and gave Cai Chunming an awkward smile: "Sorry, Senior Sister Cai, Ayun is here to see me."

Cai Chunming's face was unhappy, but she reluctantly let go of her hand because of the power of the spear.

Then he said hurriedly, "Xiaoyuan should come and play with Senior Sister more often. Senior Sister feels empty, lonely and cold when she is alone..."

Nodding to Xiaoyuan: "Of course, of course!"

After she left, Zhao Qingheng, who was watching the show on the side, suddenly sneered.

Cai Chunming glanced over and asked: "What are you laughing at?"

Zhao Qingheng lay on the cushions, smiling lazily, his golden eyes filled with sarcasm: "Oh, you still can't find someone to play with? There are so many disciples in Xuanqi Division who want to get close to you."

The two often worked together outside, so they were very familiar with each other and Cai Chunming didn't take it to heart when they joked with each other.

Cai Chunming raised the corners of his lips: "What do you know?"

As she spoke, she crawled to the car window and stared at Xiang Xiaoyuan's back.

"Who wouldn't love a junior sister who even Huaiyu cares about? If I took her away from her, wouldn't Huaiyu be furious?"

Cai Chunming is very good at using her beauty to gain benefits and resources. In her early years, she saw that Huai Yu was the crown prince's confidant and the head of the twelve secret guards, so she wanted to seduce him.

Unexpectedly, Huaiyu not only refused to fall for it, but also lifted her jaw with the dagger and even stabbed the tip of the knife into her chin flesh.

Blood gushed out instantly, blurring Cai Chunming's vision.

That was the closest Cai Chunming had ever been to death. She didn't even dare breathe. Besides the excruciating pain, she was even more terrified of Huai Yu's half-smile eyes.

To this day, Cai Chunming still remembers Huai Yu's condescending words: "It's just a little disciple who died, and His Highness didn't even ask a question. Oh, I forgot to kill this month, and my hands are still itching. If you don't want to be skinned alive by me, then don't mess with me."

Cai Chunming recalled the past. She clutched her chest tightly and said with lingering fear, "Oh! That was so scary! I can't let this go until I get my revenge."

Zhao Qingheng ignored her and rolled his eyes: "If you insist on provoking Huai Yu without knowing the consequences, then don't drag me down. I cherish my life and don't want to die for the time being."

Zhao Qingheng lifted the curtain and got out of the car, leaving Cai Chunming alone in the car.

Cai Chunming was so angry that he jumped up and down: "You are so disloyal!"

Zhao Qingheng turned his back to her and waved his hands: "Loyalty can't be eaten, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."

Cai Chunming blew on his fingers that had just been coated with peony juice and muttered softly, "How can I be considered nosy? I clearly wanted to save Xiaoyuan from danger. That kind of bad man won't care about others. If she follows Huaiyu, it will be really miserable!"

(End of this chapter)