Meng Hun said in a tiger's voice, "Han Mei, if you have something to say, just say it. Don't beat around the bush."
Liyun said directly, "Our lord is really a woman."
Meng Hun raised his hand and touched Li Yun's forehead. He did not have a fever.
"I'm telling the truth. The lord has already admitted it …" Li Yun gently pushed Meng Hun's hand away. "You don't believe me?"
"Who would believe such a joke?"
Meng Hun shook his head, and so did Dian Yan.
Li Yun said, "Deputy Commandant Dian has seen the Lord in female attire. Have you forgotten that the Lord single-handedly challenged the men's recruit camp …"
Dian Yan was stunned for a moment. He carefully tried to recall the relevant memories, and only after a while did he find a vague impression.
Under the gaze of his two companions, he said, "I can't remember anything else. I only remember that the female soldier was quite manly."
Li Yun: "…"
Please don't let Master hear this!
When Jiang Pengji revealed her true gender, not only were her subordinates in an uproar, but other forces were also discussing it.
"My lord is back …"
When Feng Jue heard the report from outside, he hurriedly got up to greet her. He was shocked to find that his lord's image was exceptionally bad.
"My Lord, what's with the blood all over your body? What happened in the morning assembly today? "
Feng Jue was originally worried that Huang Song would be injured, but after taking a closer look, he heaved a sigh of relief.
Apart from her pale face, there was nothing wrong with her.
Huang Song raised his hand to wipe his face. When his fingertips touched the dried blood, the thrilling scene from before appeared in his mind again. His stomach felt uncomfortable again.
He waved his hand and said in a low voice, "I'm fine … Today's court session is a long story. I'll go to the backyard to wash up and change my clothes. "
Feng Jue thought of something and called out to Huang Song, "My lord, Madam came over this morning."
Huang Song's nerves tightened. "Why is Madam here?"
"As newlyweds, of course I can't bear to part with my lord." Feng Jue teased with a smile.
Huang Song had been engaged two years ago. It was not until half a year ago that he married the noblewoman of an aristocratic family. His wife's surname was Qi. This woman was bold and courageous. On the night of their wedding, she ordered her maid to guard outside the bridal chamber with a knife. Every time Huang Song went to the backyard, he felt wronged as if he was handing over public goods to the boss.
"This is killing me —"
Huang Song gritted his teeth, his expression as if he was in so much pain that he wanted to die.
"Oh right!" Feng Jue continued, "The two young ladies that Old Master arranged for Lord were thrown out by Madam from the back door."
Huang Song staggered and almost fell on the steps. His legs were trembling and he had to hold onto the pillar to stand.
He stuttered, "Huaijie, do you have an explanation … I didn't even lay a finger on those two ladies …"
Feng Jue was not Jiang Pengji. She might occasionally have some wicked interests, but she did not like to torment her lord.
"I've already told Madam, and she seems to be in a good mood. I gave the two women some money to settle down and sent them away. "
Huang Song heaved a long sigh of relief. He felt as if he had flown back to earth from hell.
At the mention of Madam Qi, Huang Song felt his legs and stomach tremble.
Before he got married, Huang Song had three maids serving him. They weren't even considered lowly concubines.
After getting married, Lady Qi sent all three maids to the side courtyard the next day.
He even left behind a sentence.
If they wanted to find a way out and marry someone else, she would give them a dowry. If they dared to continue pestering Huang Song, she would send them to their deaths for free.
Although Madam Qi was only 16 years old, she was very good at managing her husband. Huang Song was afraid of and loved her at the same time. Every time, he would consciously give in to her.
"Is Madam in a good mood?" Huang Song asked again.
Feng Jue smiled faintly and said, "Not bad. Don't be afraid, Lord. If Madam saw Lord like this, she would feel sorry for you. "
"I'm relieved to hear that." Huang Song encouraged himself and went to the backyard.
As Feng Jue expected, Madam Qi was shrewish by nature, but she was still extremely protective of Huang Song. Seeing him like this, she immediately became angry.
"Who dares to use weapons in the court?"
Huang Song said, "Madam, don't be angry. If it weren't for this one's blood, I wouldn't have been able to come back today."
After saying that, he honestly explained all the factors that might have caused family conflicts. In the end, he also told her about what had happened in the court.
"Lanting and I are really good friends. I really didn't know that she was a woman. Madam, please don't believe the rumors in the outside world!"
Huang Song was really afraid of women. Having a beautiful wife at home was like a tiger, and having a good friend outside was like a wolf. Overnight, the whole world had changed.
Madam Qi pinched her handkerchief. At first, she was a little jealous, but her husband's life had been saved by Jiang Pengji, so she felt relieved.
"Bogao, you say that as if I'm very narrow-minded … Since Liu Xi is your good friend and he saved your life today, by right, our family should prepare a generous gift to thank him. You didn't know that he was a woman before, but now you can't act recklessly. If you want to come and thank him, I'll go on your behalf. " Madam Qi pitifully wiped his face with a handkerchief and said, "I've already asked the servants to prepare hot soup and clean clothes. Bogao, go wash up. I'll go to the storeroom first and prepare a thank-you gift."
Huang Song nodded as if he was pounding garlic.
After taking a shower, Huang Song took his clothes to the front hall. Feng Jue and Cheng Jing were talking.
When Cheng Jing saw Huang Song coming over, he hurriedly asked, "What happened in the morning court today? I heard from Huaijie that someone started a war in the court? "
Huang Song nodded and said with a wretched expression, "I didn't look at the almanac when I went out today. I was almost implicated and killed."
After a while, Huang Song thought of something and said to them mysteriously, "Do you believe that Liu Xi is a woman?"
Feng Jue and Cheng Jing were speechless.
Had their lord been bullied by his mistress until his brain was damaged?
The forces that were more familiar with Jiang Pengji were all so shocked by the news that they looked up at the sun.
Did the sun rise from the west today?
After the initial shock, everyone thought of another problem —
Since Liu Xi was a woman, would the soldiers and counselors under her command still be as loyal as before?
Many people secretly waited to watch a good show, such as a certain soldier or counselor who was dissatisfied with their lord's gender and resolutely rebelled.
In the end, they were greatly disappointed.
Jiang Pengji did what she was supposed to do. Except for a few generals who didn't know the truth and gathered together in a daze, the others were not affected at all.
As for the ordinary soldiers in the military camp, they had received favors or assistance from the female camp. They had also fought side by side with the soldiers of the female camp and killed the enemy together. They had a revolutionary comradeship and friendship with each other. Now that the stalwart lord had become a valiant woman, it was not so difficult to accept.
Of course, there was another reason why they could accept the reality so quickly.
Meng Hun and the others had increased the intensity of training the soldiers. All the soldiers were exhausted and had no extra energy to gossip.
The news that should have set off a monstrous storm was quietly accepted by ordinary people.
The news of the dismemberment with the ceremonial tablet flowed from the mouths of the officials to the marketplace and spread like wildfire.
The people were not surprised that a woman could become the magistrate of Wanzhou. Instead, they were shocked that such a heroic young talent was actually a woman.
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