Chapter 7: Emergency Prescriptions of Flat Mountain
"What are you thinking about?" A low voice rose up, interrupting Xiao Huan Yue's thoughts.
"General Xiao," she smoothed out her furrowed eyebrows, turned to Xiao Chu and smiled, "You've come at just the right time. I was thinking of going to the capital with you. Would that be convenient for the General?"
Xiao Chu was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing and said, "Miss Xiao is really on the same wavelength as me. I've come to invite you to go to the capital with me."
"Thank you, General! Once I arrive in the capital, I won't dare to trouble you again. I will leave on my own and thank you for taking care of me during this time."
"What? You're leaving?" Xiao Chu's heart suddenly felt a wave of panic, and in his anxiety, he grasped her wrist and asked urgently "You're just a girl, alone by yourself, how can you..."
His words were left unspoken as he caught Xiao Huan Yue's gaze staring at him holding her hand, only then did he realize his mistake and hastily let go.
"Thank you, General, for your concern. I won't be able to rely on you for the rest of my life, will I?" She had also wanted to freeload for three months, but now it seemed that following him would be even more dangerous. Who knew when the Emperor would get angry and order a house search or something? Wouldn't she be putting herself in harm's way?
"I..." Xiao Chu speechlessly gazed at her warm yet distant smile, and helplessly let out a light sigh. He didn't mind letting her lean on him, but he was afraid she... After all, they were just passing acquaintances, and he had no excuse or reason to keep her around.
Her mind was a jumble of conflicting emotions, and she felt helpless, so much so that Xiao Chu didn't even catch the underlying meaning behind her words.
"Nowadays, even in the capital city, it's not very peaceful. General, your reputation is well-known abroad and you're feared by many countries. You should still handle things with a low profile and be cautious." Xiao Huan Yue reminded him meaningfully, but she could only say so much, after all, she was just an unrelated onlooker.
"Oh, we'll set off after noon, and I'll send someone to call you then." Staring blankly at the delicate face in front of him, Xiao Chu's emotions were complicated beyond words.
"Then I'll go pack now!" Xiao Chu's distraction was met with a raised eyebrow from Xiao Huan Yue, who simply smiled and turned to leave.
Xiao Chu watched her leave with an unwavering gaze, and only he knew his current emotions...
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The sun shone brightly, at noon, Xiao Huan Yue walked out of the tent, and as soon as she looked up, she saw the team that was already ready.
When Ling first saw her, she rolled her eyes and turned her gaze to the side. Meanwhile, a general next to him led over a horse and handed her the reins, his eyes full of schadenfreude.
Xiao Huan Yue snorted inwardly, thinking that with their skills, they thought they could see her make a fool of herself? Although she wasn't as skilled as them who rode horses every day, she wasn't a complete novice either. As long as the ride wasn't too long or too fast, it wouldn't be hard to deceive them.
She took the reins, smiled at the horse's eyes, and didn't say a word. The horse, which was somewhat violent, felt the deep coldness and ruthlessness under her calm and gentle appearance when it looked at this quiet and warm woman in front of it, and it didn't feel like trembling, but instead lowered its head obediently.
The horse's tameness deepened Xiao Huan Yue's smile. Animals are more sensitive than humans, and sometimes they're even smarter.
Ling Chu and the soldiers who were waiting to see a good show all had their jaws dropped at this scene. Those were the fine horses they had carefully selected, how did they become more docile than cats now?
Xiao Huan Yue gently stroked the horse's head, calmly glanced at them, as if she hadn't seen their shock, and lightly asked, "Where is your general?"
"Our young master has gone to Fangping Mountain." Ling Chu reluctantly glared at the horse that had changed direction, and muttered back.
"What's Fang Ping Shan doing there?" After carefully recalling the geographical location of Fang Ping Shan, Xiao Huan Yue furrowed her brow, a bad premonition rising in her heart.
"Xiao Guniang, the general just received a note and his face changed greatly after reading it. He said he wants to go to Fangping Mountain and asked us to wait for him here..." A honest general saw Ling Chu's indifferent expression and quickly came forward to explain.
Before he could finish speaking, Ling Chu shouted loudly, "Shut up! What's the point of telling her so much? She's just a woman, what does she understand?"
"Not good, Xiao Chu is in danger!" Xiao Huan Yue seemed to think of something, her face slightly sinking, she flipped onto the horse, shouting "You bunch of fools, what are you still standing there for? If you delay any longer, you'll be waiting to collect your general's corpse!"
"What are you talking about? It's broad daylight, how could Young Master be in danger!" Ling Chu stepped forward to block Xiao Huan Yue, staring at her discontentedly.
"Who told you that murder must be done at night." With such a personal attendant, it's truly a miracle that Xiao Chu has lived until now, thought Xiao Huan Yue.
No longer bothering with him, she skirted around him and galloped towards Fangping Mountain.
"General Ling, what do you think?" The honest general asked Ling Chu.
Staring at her departing back, Ling Chu was so angry that she stomped her foot and thought of her own young master. As she mounted her horse, she shouted loudly, "What are you looking at? Hurry up and go to Fang Ping Mountain!"
Digression
In this world where women are scarce and men are numerous, the female lead currently has a vague understanding, but later on she will gradually feel more deeply. She had no intention of getting involved in worldly disputes, yet unknowingly stepped into the center of the vortex of disputes. And now, everything is just beginning. The excitement is about to start!
