"Yes, I will marry him."
Because of Hong Ti's simple words, the rest of the dinner was extremely awkward, and the atmosphere was strange.
When Zheng Ashuan and the other members of the Green Wood Stronghold came in, Ning Yi, Zhu Biao, and a few Takeshi stewards and leaders who came this time were already inside. The dining room was not small, and there were four tables. The food was prepared by the Takeshi chef who came this time, but it seemed that Ning Yi and the others were also helping. When they came in, Ning Yi was putting a plate of eggs on the table. However, for a moment, no one was in the mood to be surprised by this matter.
Like a simple greeting from the mountain, Hong Ti introduced them one by one. When the psychological shock at the beginning had passed, everyone was already sitting at the table. As Hong Ti raised her chopsticks and said, "Let's eat." Everyone laughed dryly and began to eat. The expressions on each other's faces were somewhat subtle.
Separated by only a curtain, Zheng Ashuan and the others heard Hong Ti's words. Naturally, Ning Yi, Zhu Biao, and the others also heard it. At this moment, Zhu Biao picked up a meatball and put it into his mouth. He wanted to laugh but could only hold it in. He wanted to express his admiration for Ning Yi but could not say it.
Ning Yi and Hong Ti sat on the main seats. The square table was divided into four sides, and there were eight people at each table. Ning Yi and Hong Ti sat on a bench together, facing everyone with a calm expression. In fact, although Hong Ti might occasionally appear shy when she was alone with Ning Yi, she was open and honest to others. Among them, there was the bearing of a master, the dignity accumulated on the mountain for a long time, and the recognition that this relationship was open and righteous, and she was proud of it.
Although the disturbance caused by Ning Yi's coming up the mountain was a troublesome matter, for her, there was nothing to avoid when she introduced the man she liked to her relatives and let them know this clearly, and then they would be happy. Even if there would be suspicion and speculation for a while, it was a problem that had to be overcome.
The attitude of the First Leader caused everyone to not dare to express any objections for a while. When everyone turned their attention to Ning Yi, this young man, who was said to have a fierce reputation outside the mountain, did not show much abnormality. Generally speaking, this kind of first meeting and treating someone to a meal would most likely include a show of strength or a move to win the other party's heart, but none of these appeared on the surface.
While eating, Hongti introduced everyone to Ning Yi, from the Fort Masters to the chiefs and their families in the mountain. Ning Yi would smile and say that he admired him. He would raise his cup and toast him, but he did not show any special flattery or try to rope him in. During this period of time, there was only a small interlude when they introduced Fifth Bandit Chief Han Jing.
It was when Ning Yi raised his cup to toast him. Han Jing seemed to hesitate for a moment, then said with a smile, "I heard that Brother Ning is very famous outside the mountain, and your martial arts must be very high. If you have time in the future, can you give me some advice …"
Right after he said this, Hongti placed her chopsticks on her bowl. "Fifth Brother, say this when you're eating. If your hands are itchy, I'll spar with you. " The other four Fort Masters on the mountain were all older than her. She usually called them Second Uncle, Third Brother, Fourth Brother, and Fifth Brother. She had also deliberately dressed up today. At that moment, her gaze focused, and it was as if a thin layer of frost had formed on her face. Han Jing smiled wanly and wrapped his fist in his palm. "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
"It's fine." Ning Yi patted the back of Hongti's hand gently. He looked at Han Jing and wrapped his fist in his palm with a smile. "I have indeed trained for a few years. The people in the world of martial arts gave me the title of Bloody Hand Butcher, but it's because they're fishing for fame. My martial arts aren't great. But if you're interested, why don't you spar with me in the future and verify your skills? I hope that you'll be merciful at that time. "
Hongti was probably helpless about Ning Yi's behavior of deliberately emphasizing the bandit title "Bloody Hand Butcher". However, her expression had softened a lot. She tilted her head and gestured to the table.
"When it comes to martial arts, the best among Liheng's subordinates is this Young Master Zhu Biao. I've also fought with him. If you're really interested, you can spar with him."
Zhu Biao was eating a chicken leg. At that moment, he was flattered and stood up. His mouth was full of oil. "Oh, Senior Lu, you flatter me. You're giving me advice. Fifth Brother Zhu Biao, the people in the world of martial arts gave me the bandit title "City Burning Spear". If you're free in the future, please give me some advice. Hehe … "
"Of course, of course …" Han Jing replied.
Hongti frowned slightly and smiled. "City Burning Spear? How come there's this name all of a sudden? It's quite nice. "
Ning Yi smiled. He didn't intend to expose that this nickname was given by him when he entered the mountain. Zhu Biao, on the other hand, was very happy. For the past few days, he had been telling everyone that he would be called "City Burning Spear" Zhu Biao. At that moment, he smiled and said, "Haha, I don't know where I got it from. But I think it's pretty good. "
"I really have to thank all the people in the world of martial arts …" Ning Yi mumbled with a smile. Hongti glanced at him and felt that there was something fishy about it. Then, he continued to introduce his companions in the mountain.
Just like that, until the end of the meal, no one could figure out what this outsider was up to. Meeting and having a meal really became a simple meeting and having a meal. After the meal, everyone left one after another with a stomach full of questions. Ning Yi and Hongti sent them to the gate of the courtyard. At this time, the sky was already dark, and the rain had not stopped. Every house in the valley had a faint glimmer of light, and the lanterns in the rain swayed violently. He led the crowd to disperse, and not long after, they disappeared in the curtain of rain.
The sounds of the servants cleaning up could be heard in the courtyard. After most of the people had left, Ning Yi held Hongti's hand and looked at the valley in the night. He found a log outside the courtyard and sat down under the eaves. This side was close to the valley, and in front of them was a steep slope or cliff. Below it was a large drop, and there was a winding road through it. There were newly built courtyards. The ground under the eaves was muddy and became slippery in the water. Only the log against the wall was dry. The two did not mind. They were out of the sight of most people, and they could be alone for a while in peace.
With their temperament and previous feelings, it would not be difficult to talk about marriage after entering the mountain. One day earlier, when Ning Yi was alone, he directly brought up this matter. Hongti did not know if she should be shy or what, but in the end, she naturally agreed. The two of them had a certain degree of physical contact before. He had held her hand and given her heart. If they continued to develop, her body would naturally be his. Now that he had entered the mountain and spoken, there was nothing to be conflicted about. In fact, with Hongti's temperament, when Ning Yi risked Qi Deviation and pressed her on the bed and even pulled down her pants in Dulonggang a year ago, she had already been betrothed to him in her heart. This was also the reason why she had spoken so frankly today.
However … "I'm quite surprised that you said it directly." Holding the woman's hand, Ning Yi said with a smile.
"Did I mess up your plan? I thought you would give them a show of strength or something … "
"Heh heh, it's not that exaggerated. It's just a meeting." Ning Yi looked at the curtain of rain and said, "It's a very long process to make them believe me. I need to spend at least a few months with them. A show of strength won't scare anyone, and they will look down on me instead. I'm only here to help them. I'll tell them clearly what I think in the future. If they really don't want to do it, I can't force them. Fortunately, you're still very important in their hearts. "
"I should be able to move them for now," Hongti said. "But you said yesterday that there will be a war …"
"Yes, there will be a war." After saying this, Ning Yi was silent for a moment. "Like I said yesterday, I didn't come to Lu Liang to bring peace. The Wu Dynasty is weak and difficult to recover. Those people in the north are already preparing for war. It doesn't matter if it's three or four years, they will definitely attack. Lu Liangshan can protect itself now, but it will definitely be affected in the future. At that time, whether we fight or leave, if we want to have the power to survive, we must start training now. "
In the darkness, he intertwined his fingers with Hongti's and held them together. "You ran around for the stronghold in order to prevent people from dying. Now that it's finally stabilized, I'm here to ask you to go to war. It's a bit troublesome, and some people might not be willing, but it's necessary. The situation in the north is actually very urgent. The Venerable Woman has already swept through the entire territory of Liao, and they need to stabilize their foundation. I'll explain the reason slowly … "
After Ning Yi said this, Hongti was silent for a moment. Then, she laughed softly. "Liheng, you underestimate us mountain people. They might not understand the big principles, but they still understand some simple things. In Lu Liangshan, if we are not strong enough and have no power, we won't be able to survive. Back then, you said to try to make the surroundings more chaotic. The one who didn't want to fight was actually me. As for the others, especially Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother, if they really fought, they would be the happiest. "
She said in a relaxed tone, "Don't be fooled by Fifth Brother's attitude towards you. The method you mentioned to train the soldiers is the best. When the soldiers are trained well, they can't be used to fight, and the one who will be the most unhappy is him. We might be able to beat the motley crew around us, but everyone has experienced how the Liao people came to harvest grass and grain. After the soldiers are trained well, they will be able to fight a real army in the future after they've seen blood. If you want them to immediately treat you as one of their own, I might not be able to do it. But if you want them to go out and fight a few battles, they will be very happy. "
"This is similar to having a treasure knife and immediately wanting to chop something …" Ning Yi nodded and laughed. His voice was not loud. "Anyway, we're only here for a few things. Tidying up the blast furnace, training for war, and the most important thing is to get used to the elm cannons and mines that we brought over. Try to make use of them. We can slowly look for enemies. Anyway … let everyone fight to their heart's content. I've brought two masters who know how to look for the open coal mine in Lu Liangshan, which is the place that produces charcoal. This is very important … Of course, there's also this stronghold. You guys are getting bigger and bigger, and the management plan is getting a little messy. Things are all over the place, and I'm afraid the efficiency is not high. I can help with this. "
Ning Yi thought for a moment. "Also, the stronghold can be expanded. If we increase the manpower, we can have a few more strongholds. I plan to encircle the place where you used to live. I can arrange for people to look after Fu Duanyun. "
In the darkness, amidst the sound of the rain, Hong Ti looked at him. Ning Yi tilted his head.
"There are some things that people regret in life. Some of them, you will remember many years later, may be a little troublesome, but it's not impossible. You didn't do it back then. Since I'm here, I can think of a way to make the best of both worlds. "
He patted Hong Ti's arm.
Hong Ti didn't say anything. The rain fell in the darkness, and the atmosphere became quiet. After a while, Ning Yi said, "Of course, there's also the matter of being with you. It's about time. "
Hong Ti tightened her grip on his hand. Ning Yi tilted his head to look at her and said with a smile, "Actually, we've known each other for a long time, and so many things have happened …" He seemed to want to continue, but he stopped. After a long time, he leaned toward Hong Ti in the darkness and said in a low voice, "Close your eyes."
Hong Ti saw his face come closer, and their lips pressed together. She closed her eyes, and her heartbeat and breathing became rapid. In the sound of the rain, the lips that touched were soft and slightly dry. When Ning Yi pressed his hand on her shoulder, her neck, and the back of her head, she didn't resist. She just reached out and gently grabbed the cloth on Ning Yi's sleeve. This Valkyrie, who had fought countless battles and was almost invincible, suddenly seemed as soft as a fragile petal.
After a while, the two of them returned to their position of snuggling together, and the warmth of their bodies could be clearly felt. Hong Ti said in a low voice, "Your … tongue …"
"It's like that …"
"…" Hongti silently agreed to it.
The two of them sat there for a long time. Even though the two of them had experienced all kinds of major events, they couldn't help being intimate in love. Ning Yi didn't know how many times he had flirted with Hong Ti in the dark, and they also chatted about some things. After a while, the two of them held hands and strolled under the eaves. Occasionally, Ning Yi would hold Hong Ti in his arms, or they would be intimate, or they would look down the mountain together. When they were about to separate that night, Hong Ti said in a low voice, "What about the people down there? Everyone in the stockade village is very nervous. How should we deal with them? "
"He Yuanwai, Wu Sheng Jun, and the others?" Ning Yi leaned against the wall and hugged her. He laughed and shook his head, "When we do business, we talk about benefits. They can only negotiate if we are willing to do it. If we have no desires, we can be firm. The Qi family's interests are in the south, and Wu Sheng Jun is in Yanmen Pass. If they really dare to do anything, we can just bury them in Luliang Mountain anyway … "
He caressed Hong Ti's back with his palm and felt the woman in his arms snuggling against him. He thought for a while and said, "But it's almost time. From tomorrow onwards, you will meet them and say something nice, but don't promise them anything. I will talk to them in private. Be it He Yuanwai, Wu Sheng Jun, Tian Hu … oh, there is one guy who is said to be invincible in the Central Plains. He might need to be dealt with … "
He whispered in Hong Ti's ear. After he finished, Hong Ti nodded and stepped back to get out of his arms. Ning Yi pulled her back, "You don't have to go now. It's raining so heavily …"
Under the eaves in the dark, there was another intimate moment. Then, the woman's figure retreated backward and flew into the rain. She leaped backward and looked at Ning Yi. After entering the rain, she turned around and landed on the steep hillside. Ning Yi rushed over. "Hey … heavy rain …" The woman's figure landed on the hillside for a while, then landed further away and disappeared …
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