Chen Wujin and Bai Qilang looked at each other without saying anything, but Zhuang Wan could somewhat tell something from their evasive expressions.

"What's wrong?" she asked, "What happened?"

Chen Wujin then said: "Lai Er...can't come back."

…

After listening to Chen Wujin's story, Zhuang Wan learned everything Yan Cheng went through in Fuzhou.

Although he destroyed the thieves' nest, several bandit leaders fled into the Qinglong Mountain, including Zhamu and Qiu Long, known as the soul chaser. Yan Cheng immediately led his men to pursue him, but the terrain in the mountain was complex and there were traps set by the bandits everywhere.

, there were many casualties along the way. Laiji died at that time.

I heard from Chen Wujin that Lai Er's group encountered Qiu Long at that time. They had no time to resist before his throat was cut and they were killed with a sword. Qiu Long came and went without a trace in the dense forest and was difficult to deal with.

Seeing that winter has come, heavy snow has sealed the mountains, and everyone is trapped in the mountains to deal with him. Fortunately, Qiu Long is finally killed by Yan Cheng, and then waits for Pang Ao's support, and everyone escapes.

Qiu Long's death comforted Laiji and the soldiers who died under his sword, but Zamu escaped.

"General Li is so brave!" Chen Wujin is still frightened when he thinks about it: "That Qiu Long is bloodthirsty and cruel. He looks like a ghost every time he appears. If it hadn't been for General Li, we would have become the dead souls of his sword."

"He..." Zhuang Wan paused and asked, "Is he injured?"

Bai Qilang hurriedly said: "How can Qiu Long be General Li's opponent? Naturally, he cannot be hurt at all."

If that Qiu Long was really that easy to deal with, Yan Cheng would not have been trapped in the mountains for so long. But Zhuang Wan did not pursue the matter further.

"Lai Er has no relatives. He said that all the money he left behind will be given to the old beggar. You should take the time to go to Cizhou!"

After hearing this, Chen Wujin sighed, "The old beggar died of illness not long after returning from Kyoto. Qinglong Mountain has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and it is a treasure land of Feng Shui. General Li built tombs for every brother who died, and also gave some to the farmers at the foot of the mountain.

For money, let them go up the mountain to worship every Qingming Festival. From now on, we can go visit Laiji and find a place."

Zhuang Wan nodded: "That's fine."

"Okay, let's not talk about these things." Bai Qilang changed the subject and asked Zhuang Wan: "When will you and General Li get married? We are all still waiting for the wedding banquet!"

Zhuang Wan smiled faintly: "Don't worry! But you two really should find a wife, especially Chen Wujin, otherwise Father Chen won't be able to spare you!"

Bai Qilang smiled and said: "He is now thinking about making great contributions. You don't know it yet, but he made great contributions in Qinglong Mountain and was promoted to captain."

"Really?" Zhuang Wan praised: "Not bad! There is a future!"

Bai Qilang continued: "He also wants to be a general like General Li!"

"Bullshit!" Chen Wujin said: "How can I be like General Li? I would be satisfied if I could only be as capable as him."

At this time, the courtyard door creaked open, and Yan Cheng entered the courtyard.

Chen Wujin quickly stood up to greet him: "General Li, you are back!"

"You guys are here..." Yan Cheng looked calm and walked over to Zhuang Wan and said, "I'll go inside and change my clothes first."

Zhuang Wan nodded, and she smelled the smell of alcohol on him.

Seeing this, Bai Qilang said to Zhuang Wan: "I think that's it for today! Let's go back to the military camp first and see you another day."

Chen Wujin clicked his tongue, "It's still early! Why worry? I want to ask General Li to teach me..."

"Let's go!" Bai Qilang pulled him away directly: "You can ask for advice slowly after General Li returns to the camp."

After Zhuang Wan sent them out, she walked to the door of Yan Cheng's room, hesitated for a moment, then pushed the door open and went in.

Seeing her come in, Yan Cheng hurriedly put on his clothes, turned his back to her, and said while tying his clothes, "Why did you get in?"

Zhuang Wan walked up to him and pulled open his clothes. The scars on his chest were shocking, both old and new. One wound seemed to be very deep, with fresh blood scabs on it, which had not yet healed.

Zhuang Wan's nose felt sore and her eyes were unbearably sore. But she didn't cry after all, she just gently arranged his clothes.

"It's cold, wear more clothes."

Yan Cheng: "..."

He held her hand suddenly, "Wan'er, let's go! Get out of here."

Zhuang Wan nodded: "Okay! Get out of here."

What she didn't know was that when Yan Cheng left, he meant he was on the run.

Yan Cheng did not tell her about the emperor's marriage grant. He thought that after the emperor recovered in a few days, he would make a statement and make a statement, which might make the emperor withdraw his marriage grant.

But paper could not contain the fire. When Zhuang Wan learned of the incident, it was already two days later.

In just these two days, the court has been turned upside down.

The emperor was ill, but he issued a decree and appointed Han Yuanchong as regent to take charge of the government.

Suddenly, the government and the public were in an uproar. The most unexpected ones were Xiao Jingheng and Xiao Jingyan. Neither of them were fools. Han Yuanchong was the regent, which showed that the emperor was under his control. It was he who had the final say when he died, and he would support Xiao Jingyu at that time.

When this puppet emperor takes the throne, their death will come.

They wanted to reap the benefits, but they didn't expect Xiao Jingchen to be so useless.

This turn of events was unexpected by Xiao Jingchen. Now that Han Yuanchong was in control of the government, he could only avoid the spotlight for the time being and then try to find out the news from the palace.

Since Han Yuanchong came to power as regent, all the ministers in the court who supported Xiao Jingchen have wavered, but in the Prince Qi's palace, people are coming and going, and there are constant calls to the door.

On this day, not long after Yan Chenggang went to the military camp, someone knocked on the door.

A young servant came dressed up. When he saw Zhuang Wan, he asked, "Excuse me, is this the county horse's residence?"

"Master Ma?" Zhuang Wan said, "You are on the wrong track."

The boy scratched his head and said, "This is the place I'm talking about! Doesn't General Li live here?"

Zhuang Wan listened and asked: "Are you talking about Li Daniu?"

"Yes!" said the boy, "it's General Li Daniu."

Zhuang Wan said "Oh", "He lives here, but he won't be here. Are you?"

"The younger one is from Han Shangshu's mansion. He came here to deliver a message to General Li. My master will invite General Li to visit the mansion tomorrow."

"Shang Shufu?" Zhuang Wan thought for a moment, "Then give it to me! I'll give it to him."

The waiter handed over the post, looked at Zhuang Wan and asked, "I'd like to ask, who is this girl to General Li?"

He thought that Zhuang Wan might be a maid, but he saw that she had an extraordinary bearing and beautiful appearance, and she was not like ordinary people.

Zhuang Wan looked unhappy, "Why do you ask this?"

The boy is a smart man and he understands a lot.

"I'm just asking. I saw that the girl lives here. She must have a special relationship with General Li. The girl is so beautiful, and she matches General Li. It's a pity..."

Zhuang Wan then asked: "What's the pity?"

"It's a pity..." The young man sighed and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter. Even if General Li marries the princess, he will still have to take in concubines. Even if he doesn't take in concubines, it's normal to have a couple of concubines outside.

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Zhuang Wan hurriedly asked: "What princess? Where did the princess come from?"
Chapter completed!