Returning after a three-year escape from death, the tyrant has turned evil.

Chapter 136 Why did they take off their clothes?
"Yes!"

Surrounded by the crowd, Jiang Lanye led the way as they slowly walked inside.

The soldier led Song Yi, turning several corners, until they arrived at the door of the room.

Song Yi looked around curiously along the way, and the later it got, the more people there were, carrying swords and patrolling back and forth.

Many people were curious about Song Yi's arrival, but because they heard that she was the emperor's favorite concubine, none of them dared to glance at her casually.

"Your Majesty, this is the place. If you need a bath, the next room is the one next door. Someone will bring you some food later. If you have any questions, just ask the soldiers here."

Song Yi smiled and said, "No need to see me off. I'm not hungry right now. Let's wait until His Majesty returns."

"Yes, then this subordinate will take his leave."

Song Yi nodded, and after he left, she pushed open the door and observed the layout.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will spend this winter here until the war is over, and then I will return to the palace with Jiang Lanye.

The house was simply laid out, but it was fully furnished. The house was spacious, and she noticed that there was a pile of charcoal in the corner.

Xichun hadn't arrived yet, and Song Yi couldn't calm down for a while, so she sat by the window staring blankly outside.

At this moment, Jiang Lanye entered the inner city tower and sword pavilion, looking at the sand table in the center with a slightly serious expression.

A large number of people had already gathered inside. When they saw Jiang Lanye arrive, the room fell silent, and everyone tensed up, not daring to speak.

After Jiang Lanye sat down, he glanced around casually and said in a calm voice, "Please sit down, there's no need to be so formal."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Xie Ling chimed in, “Your Majesty, winter has arrived, and the grain supplies sent from Guanzhong have been cut off. The northern grasslands rely on cattle and sheep, so even in winter they have enough food to fight. Moreover, they are almost all light cavalry, so our archers are really not very effective.”

After he finished speaking, he looked at Jiang Lanye's expression and waited for him to speak.

"Guanzhong is a fortified area, and that place must be well defended. Winter food supplies are hard to come by, and every bit consumed will be used up. It would be bad if it were repeatedly robbed."

Xie Ling responded, "This humble subject has also considered this point."

Jiang Lanye, having traveled a long way, had a slightly hoarse voice and his eyes revealed unconcealed exhaustion. He said in a low voice:

"The original route is no longer viable, so let's take another one. The advantage of the Guanzhong region lies in its easy defense and difficult attack. Xie Ling, you need to keep a close eye on this and maintain close contact."

Zuo Sheng, standing in the corner, heard Jiang Lanye's voice, poured him a cup of tea, and carefully placed it in front of Jiang Lanye.

Jiang Lanye tapped his fingers casually on the wooden chair armrest, glanced at Zuo Sheng, and said nothing.

Xie Ling actually wanted to ask Zuo Sheng what was going on as soon as he saw him, but he didn't dare to say anything because Jiang Lanye was there.

An hour later.

The remaining soldiers all arrived, and Xichun helped Eunuch Cao into the room with difficulty. She saw soldiers in armor all around her, a dark mass, and she was a little scared.

Hearing the commotion, Song Yi hurried out of the room, saw Xi Chun, and ran over to her.

"Is Eunuch Cao too tired? Go back to your room and rest."

As the chief eunuch by Jiang Lanye's side, Eunuch Cao was certainly respected. Seeing Song Yi run over to inquire about him, he couldn't help but exclaim twice, "Oh dear!"

"Your Highness, this servant is truly getting old, and my body can no longer withstand it."

Xichun smiled helplessly.

Song Yi led them over.

"By the way, Your Majesty, where is His Majesty?" Eunuch Cao had gone to rest, and Xichun asked with some concern.

"Jiang Lanye has gone to attend to his business. I will wait for him here."

"Your Majesty, was anyone there after you arrived?"

Song Yi knew what Xi Chun was worried about, and immediately said, "Don't worry, no one has said anything since we arrived here."

Xi Chun breathed a sigh of relief and muttered, "It seems that only General Zuo has always been dissatisfied with Her Majesty."

Seeing her travel-worn appearance, Song Yi said, "Go into my room first, change your clothes, and take a bath."

"it is good."

Seeing that Xichun had finished bathing and gone to rest, Song Yi returned to her room, sat at the table, and lingered there, unwilling to fall asleep. She was indeed exhausted; she yawned, leaned on the table, and murmured softly:

"I'm so sleepy. I wonder if Jiang Lanye will fall asleep while talking."

She dozed off at the table for a while, and when the candle on the table was half burned out, she suddenly woke up, went over and carefully closed the door and the window. Standing in front of the bed, she untied the belt around her waist.

Actually, as she walked with the soldiers, she felt some pain between her legs, especially where the saddle was. When she walked, the fabric rubbed against her, causing a burning pain.

She hesitated for a moment, then took off her skirt, sat on the bed, lowered the bed curtains, and slightly parted her legs.

It really turned red, a huge expanse, and the two sides were remarkably symmetrical.

She reached out and touched it; it felt swollen, but thankfully the skin wasn't broken.

If left unattended, it should subside in a couple of days, since she won't be riding a horse again for the next few days anyway.

Just as I was thinking this, there was a sudden noise at the door.

"Your Majesty, this is the room prepared for you. The Imperial Concubine has already gone in to rest."

Jiang Lanye chatted with them for more than an hour, and only when he saw the bright light in the distance did he realize that the sun was about to rise.

Song Yi vaguely heard Jiang Lanye's voice and realized that he had returned. She quickly took her clothes off the bed and prepared to put them on.

Jiang Lanye pushed the door open and entered. The first thing he saw was the candle on the table, which was already half-burnt. He raised an eyebrow, knowing that Song Yi was still awake.

It's this late, and they're still waiting for him.

He went inside and saw that the bed was completely covered by two curtains, which were swaying slightly.

He walked straight over and reached out to lift the curtain.

Song Yi was startled and hurriedly covered herself with her dress.

She was kneeling on the bed, her dress only covering most of her body, with a section of her fair calf still exposed.

She tilted her head back and stared straight at Jiang Lanye, then said immediately, "Let's get dressed first, and you can lower the curtain."

Jiang Lanye naturally wouldn't listen. He bent down, reached out and grasped her slender ankle, and asked:
Why are you taking off your clothes?

Song Yi couldn't help but shrink back, recalling the place where she felt discomfort, and said calmly:

"It's nothing. I was just about to change my clothes and take a shower when you showed up."

Jiang Lanye glanced at the bed and mercilessly exposed her: "There are no clothes to change into in this room. Your clothes are still with Xichun and haven't been brought over."

Song Yi moved her lips: "Anyway, I'm going to get dressed now, so don't look yet."

(End of this chapter)