"Haha … Looks like Liu Xi isn't as amazing as the rumors say …"
The tribal emissary was in a good mood after completing his mission of surrendering.
As soon as he returned to a safe place, he revealed his original appearance.
"Don't let your guard down. Those who underestimate Liu Xi won't have a good ending," his companion warned him.
The tribal emissary lay on the animal skin chair and enjoyed the massage of the beauty's shoulders.
"What are you afraid of?" he asked. "If Liu Xi suspects us, will she give us an independent campsite?"
Having an independent campsite was like a child having his own room and private space. He wouldn't have to be afraid of his parents when he did something.
"Even so, there's a saying in the Han family of the Central Plains. It's better to be safe than sorry. We can't let our guard down until the last moment."
Compared to the tribal emissary's arrogance, this person was quite calm.
The tribal emissary said, "Fine, fine, fine … You don't have much knowledge, but you're good at writing. I'm afraid of you. Now we're surrounded by our own people. Liu Xi doesn't have clairvoyance and hearing. How can she hear our whispers from afar? She's so timid. "
His companion showed some disapproval on his face, but because the other's position was higher than his, he could only swallow his anger.
"Don't worry about this and that. Just do your job well." The tribal emissary sat boldly and said, "You're right. Liu Xi is stupid, but there are many evil people under her. We've just surrendered, so we can't let them get hold of us. Liu Xi's spies might sneak in these few days. You better control your people so that they don't get exposed and ruin the acting king's plan … "
It was easy to spoil things if there were too many people. Therefore, only a few key people knew about the fake surrender.
Hearing that the tribe chose to surrender to Jiang Pengji without even fighting, many warriors were depressed. Some were even worried about their future.
The overall morale was very low, but they knew it was necessary.
If everyone knew about the fake surrender, who could guarantee that everyone would keep their mouths shut?
Wouldn't it be a bad thing if they talked in their sleep?
With these thoughts in mind, they behaved obediently and did not cause any trouble, as if they had truly pledged their allegiance.
However, as Jiang Pengji had said, it was fake. No matter how much they tried to mystify it, it would never be real. No matter how they acted, in Jiang Pengji's eyes, they were here to pretend to surrender. They could not win her trust at all.
In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed. It was the hottest season of the year.
The North borderline planned to attack from two fronts at the same time. On the one hand, they would use trickery to subdue Jiang Pengji, and on the other hand, they would plant bombs in her rear line of defense.
The fake surrender had been arranged, and the defense of the rear had also been put on the agenda.
Liu Zhao had been a little worried recently.
He wished that he could go out for cockfights and walks every day. He didn't want to go home either.
"Aunt Die, Elder Sister is still fighting at the frontlines. My marriage is not urgent."
Liu Zhao sneakily climbed over the wall to get home. Standing under the wall was a familiar figure. He was so scared that his legs turned to jelly and he almost fell.
"No rush?" Aunt Die looked him up and down and pretended to be angry. "At your age, you should be engaged. Why are you not in a hurry?"
A few months ago, Aunt Die had brought her servants and rushed to Chongzhou with only one goal.
To get engaged to Liu Zhao!
When he was young, his legal wife and official mother were bedridden. Aunt Die was in charge of the household.
Fortunately, Aunt Die did not purposely torment the sons and daughters of the concubines in the backyard, so Liu Zhao could live a comfortable life.
Although Aunt Die was arrogant and treated people coldly, Liu Zhao admired her when he thought about the situation of other sons of the concubines.
It was one thing to be admired and respected, but it was another thing to be forced to get engaged.
"Aunt, I'm still young. I haven't had enough fun …"
Liu Zhao was not against getting engaged, but he did not want to get engaged at this juncture.
Before he could finish speaking, Concubine Die looked at him with a cold and sinister look.
Liu Zhao felt a chill down his spine. He forgot what he was going to say.
"Haven't had enough fun? You can still have fun if you're engaged. You're all grown up. You can't be willful! "Aunt Die said." Liu Zhao … "
Before she finished speaking, a familiar voice came from behind.
"The child is still young. Why are you forcing him?" Liu She was dressed casually. He looked like he was taking a stroll after a meal. He walked forward and looked at his concubine and son of the concubine. He said coldly, "If Zhao is useless, then so be it. I can't count on him."
Liu Zhao and Aunt Die's expressions changed, but their expressions were slightly different.
The former was slightly hurt, while the latter seemed to be enduring something.
After a while, Aunt Die said in a tone that left no room for negotiation, "What if I insist on forcing him? Cousin, are you going to stop me? "
Liu She glanced at Liu Zhao and sighed. "The older you get, the more your temperament …"
"More what?" Aunt Die raised her eyebrows. Her face was filled with genuine anger. "I said I want Liu Zhao to get engaged as soon as possible!"
Liu She's gaze froze. He met Aunt Die's eyes. In the end, he was defeated.
"Okay, I'll let you decide. Zhao, don't disobey your stepmother. "
Aunt Die's face twitched when she heard Liu She's words.
Stepmother?
Even after so many years, she still couldn't get used to being called that.
Liu She left. Liu Zhao couldn't resist Aunt Die's thick thighs. He could only accept his fate and submit to reality.
"Choose, which one you want."
Aunt Die sat in front of Liu Zhao. The table was filled with information about various young girls.
Liu Zhao's face was bitter. He looked at Aunt Die's burning gaze and chose.
"Do you think I'm trying to harm you?"
Liu Zhao shook his head. "I wouldn't dare."
"That's good. Anyone would harm you, but I wouldn't." Aunt Die seemed to remember something. A trace of reminiscence flashed in her eyes, but she didn't indulge in it. She quickly came back to her senses. "No matter what happens in the future, don't, don't think about things that don't belong to you. Don't listen to others. That will bring you disaster. You are your mother's only remaining child. You are her only obsession before she died. If you're gone, how sad will she be when she finds out? Be smart and don't be used by others. "
Used by others?
By who?
Liu Zhao's expression didn't change, but his mind turned.
"I promised your mother that I would protect you. You can't do anything to disappoint her. Do you understand?"
Liu Zhao's heart was filled with an indescribable emotion.
"Aunt …"
Aunt Die said, "Hurry up and choose. Don't waste time."
Liu Zhao said, "What are you worried about, Aunt Die?"
"I'm worried that you'll be played to death by those two! Even your mother can't beat them. Who do you think you are? " Aunt Die gritted her teeth. "Get engaged as soon as possible. When you have children, at least leave a bloodline for your mother. When that time comes, you can die however you want. I don't care. Others don't know, but how can I not know? Do you think they can't see through you if you hide it well? "
This guy couldn't even beat his mother. Who was he trying to fool?
"Aunt Die, are you misunderstanding something?" Liu Zhao asked her in a low voice.
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