Chapter 286: Chapter 286: Emptying the Grain Supplies?
The two whispered to each other, but didn’t forget the task at hand, quickly catching up with the Lou Family group.
“Marquis Xiaozhao…”
“Hmm?”
“They just went straight through like that?” Qi Yue pointed toward the three figures approaching Song Chengye’s camp in the darkness.
“Yes, let’s go too.”
It must be said that Zhao Xiyan’s skills were truly extraordinary. Qi Yue merely nestled in his arms without moving, and in the blink of an eye, they were already within the army tents.
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“Have they been captured?”
“Not so quickly.”
“Then let’s scout around first.”
“Okay.”
It was already late, and apart from the patrolling soldiers, the camp was dead silent.
The two stealthily infiltrated and soon located the central command tent.
Song Chengye seemed to be still awake; as they approached, they spotted two soldiers walking out of the tent, carrying a washbasin.
From the partially open tent corner, faint sounds of movement could be heard.
“If they don’t come soon, Song Chengye will be asleep.” Qi Yue truly doubted whether Lou Chuhe could reach Song Chengye.
Zhao Xiyan just hummed softly.
“He won’t sleep!”
As he spoke, he leaned down to pick up a clump of earth and threw it against the central command tent, making a “bang” sound.
“Who is it?”
A loud shout was heard, and two soldiers rushed out from the tent, looking around.
Song Chengye too came out, draped in his clothes.
“What’s the situation?”
“Reporting to the Prince, something seems amiss!”
“Immediately dispatch personnel to search the entire camp. Report any disturbances to me!” Song Chengye ordered, dressing himself and looking around.
“Yes, Prince,” a soldier responded and immediately blew his whistle. Soon, a troop converged around the central command tent and began their search.
Qi Yue became somewhat uneasy; she definitely did not want to be caught red-handed.
Especially since she was entirely held in Zhao Xiyan’s embrace, tightly secured by him.
Should she take Zhao Xiyan into her space?
She didn’t want to!
Seeing that the troop was getting closer, Qi Yue couldn’t help but scratch Zhao Xiyan’s lower back.
“What are you messing around for, what do we do now? They’re coming…”
Before she could finish her sentence, Zhao Xiyan had already carried her into a small tent next to the large one.
Qi Yue was shocked into nearly screaming.
Was there someone sleeping here? Was this guy planning to walk right into a trap with her in his arms?
Just as she was about to speak, her lips were sealed.
“Mmph, you…”
She was concerned that there were people in the tent and dared not make a sound.
Yet, Zhao Xiyan seemed to relish in recklessness even more.
In an instant, Qi Yue seriously considered kneeing this despicable man to cripple him.
Finally, the footsteps and voices outside grew distant, and Qi Yue immediately took control, biting hard on Zhao Xiyan’s lips.
With the taste of blood dispersing in her mouth, Zhao Xiyan then stopped as well.
Qi Yue didn’t have time to speak and immediately looked inside the tent, letting out a soft “hmm?”
There was actually no one here?
Through the light of torches outside, they could see the tent was filled with various supplies and several large chests.
“Yueyue, were you looking for someone…” Zhao Xiyan touched the corner of his lips, his voice carrying a light and mocking tone.
Qi Yue immediately understood.
“You knew there was no one here?”
“The tents next to the central command are always empty, used also for storage, the night guards seldom enter.”
“Why?”
“That’s how the Donggao Army operates.”
Infuriated, Qi Yue stepped on Zhao Xiyan’s foot and twisted it hard, only to see him still grinning as if nothing happened, which infuriated her even more.
“You should have told me earlier, do you realize you could have been watched just now…”
Zhao Xiyan moved closer.
“What about just now?”
Qi Yue suddenly found herself at a loss for words.
Did she really not understand this man anymore?
Previously he was so aloof and solitary; how could he now be… be so much like a pervert?
A thought flashed through her mind, and without much thought, Qi Yue blurted it out.
“Did you used to do this with other women too?”
“What other women?” Zhao Xiyan looked bewildered but quickly took hold of Qi Yue’s hand as if afraid she might suddenly disappear.
“I don’t have any other women; I only have you, you alone. If Yueyue doesn’t believe me, you can ask father and mother when we go back, or ask anyone else for that matter.”
Qi Yue twitched the corner of her lips.
Ask others?
Ha, Qu Wei has always said that you have someone in your heart!
However, remembering their first kiss a few days earlier where this guy clearly knew nothing, she decided not to pursue it.
Suddenly, Zhao Xiyan drew close to her ear and whispered, “Did I scare Yueyue just now? I promise it won’t happen again…”
He couldn’t scare her.
After all, adding up her two lives, she was a decades-old lady; there was nothing she couldn’t accept.
Sometimes, it was actually quite nice to misbehave a little…
But she couldn’t bring herself to say it.
Qi Yue quietly stared at Zhao Xiyan’s handsome eyes in the night, feeling both annoyed and embarrassed, and just reached out to pinch his ear, even tugging it twice.
“Since you’re so obedient, listen to what’s happening outside!”
There was a commotion outside.
“…Quickly walk, move faster!”
“Marquis, we are genuinely here to join King Ye.”
“Shut up, whether you are sincere or not, the Prince will decide, not you!”
“…”
A flurry of shoving and pushing noises quickly faded into the large central tent.
Qi Yue closed the gap in the tent and withdrew her gaze.
“Didn’t expect that Song Chengye would actually see them in person.”
Zhao Xiyan scoffed.
“Song Chengye is desperate for news from Yecheng; he’d welcome anyone who comes to join him.”
“So what are you planning to do? Act tonight? Is everything ready?”
“Yes, everything is arranged. After we burn the supplies, we’ll head back.”
Hearing they still needed to burn the supplies, Qi Yue suddenly perked up.
“I heard Song Chengye brought a substantial amount of supplies with the army, enough for three hundred thousand troops to last three months?”
“Yes.”
Qi Yue’s eyes flickered, “Then, let me handle the burning of the supplies. You watch Lou Chuhe later. Just in case he gets restrained by Song Chengye, you could rescue him…”
“That’s not okay, I am here to protect you.”
Not okay, my foot!
Seeing Zhao Xiyan’s serious face, Qi Yue internally cursed.
If she wasn’t allowed to burn the supplies, how could she manage to empty them?
You foolish brother!
That’s food for three hundred thousand soldiers and horses for three months; couldn’t we just take it home?
But she couldn’t exactly say that.
“Xiyan, Lou Chuhe doesn’t seem like a bad guy. If there’s a chance, we still should try to rescue him. If he really died, who knows what the other major households in Yecheng might say!”
“We’ll handle this first, then go burn the supplies.”
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If this is done, wouldn’t they still be together?
Qi Yue rolled her eyes.
Her saying this was to split up and collect the supplies!
Seeing Zhao Xiyan resolutely forbid her from taking risks alone, Qi Yue simply took the initiative to wrap her arms around Zhao Xiyan’s neck and kissed his cheek, even softening her voice deliberately.
“My dear Marquis Xiaozhao, please let me go and see the world; I want to see if I can handle this by myself. Plus, I promise I’ll come back safe and sound.”