It had already been ten days since Hsieh Hyun-chen left Enzhou City with his troops.
In fact, ten days wasn't a long time. There were maids accompanying Mu Mingtang to chat. Every few days, the prefectural governor's wife would bring her daughter to pay respects to Mu Mingtang. Although Mu Mingtang was alone, she wasn't lonely.
However, Mu Mingtang felt that these ten days were extremely long.
Every evening, Mu Mingtang would stare blankly at the afterglow. In the beginning, the maids would try to make Mu Mingtang laugh. Later, no one dared to disturb Mu Mingtang at this time.
Today was the same. Mu Mingtang stared at the sparkling water outside the window for a long time. Suddenly, she asked, "Today is the sixth day of the new year, right?"
The maid stood to the side with her hands clasped behind her back. She timidly replied, "In reply to Princess, today is indeed the sixth day of the new year."
Mu Mingtang faintly sighed, "It's the tenth day."
The maid lowered her head even more. She didn't dare to persuade her, nor did she know how to persuade her.
The date that Mu Mingtang mentioned was the time that Hsieh Hyun-chen left. Hsieh Hyun-chen brought people to encircle Yelu Ji. Yelu Ji had eighty thousand people, while Hsieh Hyun-chen only brought thirty thousand. There was no city wall to rely on outside. There were no catapults or other weapons to borrow. They could only rely on numbers.
Yelu Ji had twice as many people as Hsieh Hyun-chen.
Not to mention Mu Mingtang, even the maids felt frightened when they heard this.
Mu Mingtang stared blankly for a while. The sun set in the west. The golden afterglow on the water gradually dissipated. Finally, it returned to a cold silence. Mu Mingtang felt a little cold. She stood up and said, "Prepare water. I want to take a bath."
Mu Mingtang was the only one in the residence. She ate two pieces of dessert in the afternoon. She didn't have much of an appetite at night and was too lazy to eat. She asked the maids to prepare hot water and planned to take a bath. After that, she could pass the time and go to sleep.
Hsieh Hyun-chen was not around, and Mu Mingtang did not want to talk to anyone, so there was nothing to do at night.
A maidservant filled the water in the clean room. Mu Mingtang sat in front of the mirror and let the maidservant help him with his hair. Mu Mingtang was holding a wooden comb and slowly combing his long hair when he suddenly heard the sound of a horn coming from outside.
Mu Mingtang stood up in shock and asked, "What's wrong?"
The sound of a horn meant that there was an enemy attack.
Mu Mingtang immediately sent a maidservant out to investigate. After a while, a maidservant ran in with a red face: "Wangfei, it's not an enemy attack. Wangye is back!"
Mu Mingtang was even more shocked. "What?"
"So it was because it was dark and the lookout tower couldn't see clearly, so they thought it was an enemy attack. When they got closer and saw Prince's face clearly, they realized it was one of our own. Everyone, quickly open the city gates. Right now, His Highness's men are entering the city. "
Mu Mingtang did not expect Hsieh Hyun-chen to come back so suddenly. She calmed herself down and asked, "Is His Highness injured?"
"I didn't hear anyone say, so I don't think so. I heard that His Highness had a great victory this time. His Highness met the Northern Tribes in Meng Mountains and fought for two days and two nights. The Northern Tribes' corpses were everywhere and the river was dyed red. "
The maidservants were all very excited. They surrounded Mu Mingtang and talked about the news they heard. Mu Mingtang listened for a while and was relieved to know that Hsieh Hyun-chen was not injured.
As long as he was not injured, it was fine. As for the rest of the matter, it would not be too late to ask him after he came back.
Mu Mingtang ordered the maidservants, "Go and prepare dinner. His Highness will probably come back very late. Keep the fire on the stove and don't let the food get cold."
The maidservants accepted the order and left happily. Mu Mingtang then tested the temperature of the water. Seeing that the water was not cold, she planned to continue bathing.
The maidservant was shocked. "Wangfei, His Highness has already entered the city. Do you still want to bathe?"
"What's the hurry?" Mu Mingtang had been with the army for a long time and was very experienced. "He has just returned and there are still many things to arrange. The handover of military affairs, the headcount, and the treatment of the wounded. Tonight is very busy. When he comes back, it will be late at night. We will do what we need to do and will not delay. "
The maidservants were very convinced and helped Mu Mingtang to bathe. At this time, Hsieh Hyun-chen left his many subordinates and the chattering Zhizhou and quickly rushed to the mansion.
The battle in Meng Mountains was very fierce. Yelu Ji brought 100,000 men out, but when they were crossing the river, they were defeated one by one by Hsieh Hyun-chen and lost 20,000 men. Meng Mountains suffered a great loss in this battle. Their main force was almost completely wiped out and there were less than 20,000 men left. The first time, Yelu Ji underestimated his enemy and was caught off guard by Hsieh Hyun-chen. This time, he lost miserably. Yelu Ji's confidence was completely destroyed and he no longer had any hope of surviving. He was only left with a deep fear of Hsieh Hyun-chen.
The army of 100,000 was almost completely wiped out. The remaining 20,000 escorted Yelu Ji away. They completely gave up on attacking Ye Dynasty and just wanted to return to the Northern Tribes.
Hsieh Hyun-chen did not chase. What was there to chase? There were still 300,000 men from Hejian and Zhongshan waiting for them in the north. Yelu Ji only had 20,000 men left and he himself was heavily injured. How could he escape?
The Ye Dynasty also suffered a lot of casualties in this battle. Of course, compared to the Northern Tribes, Hsieh Hyun-chen's casualties were negligible. However, they had been fighting outside for 10 days. Both men and horses were tired. It was not too late to return to the city to rest and plan the next step.
Moreover, even if the war horses did not need to rest, Hsieh Hyun-chen still needed to return home. A few days before he left, Mu Mingtang heard some twisted logic and did not allow him to do anything. He even told him to rest up. Including the 10 days of fighting in Meng Mountains, Hsieh Hyun-chen had not been able to rest for half a month.
Ever since Hsieh Hyun-chen started eating meat, he had never been free for so long. Hsieh Hyun-chen had already made a note of Mu Mingtang. Now that he was back in the city, he immediately arranged the most important military affairs and left everyone behind to go home. As for the so-called celebration banquet … whoever wanted to go can go. He did not have the time.
Xie Xuanchen galloped all the way to the mansion. When the gatekeeper saw a tall horse flying in the night, he was shocked. When he focused his eyes, he saw the figure of a man jumping off the horse. He was tall and had long legs. His aura was like a rainbow. Even though it was dark and his face could not be seen clearly, he could feel the astonishing aura on his body.
The gatekeeper was so suppressed by this murderous aura that he could not speak. "Wang … Wang Ye, you are back?"
Hsieh Hyun-chen made a sound of acknowledgment and quickly walked into the mansion. He casually threw the reins to a servant and strode into the inner courtyard.
"Where is Wang Fei?"
"She is in the inner courtyard. I did not see Wang Fei come out."
Hsieh Hyun-chen appeared at the gate of the inner courtyard. All the servant girls were shocked. They could not be blamed for being surprised. In the half-dark, a man descended from the sky. His body was filled with the murderous aura of someone who had just returned from the battlefield. He walked over like a sharp sword. If God was in his way, he would kill God. If Buddha was in his way, he would kill Buddha. Even the burly man was afraid of this kind of aura, let alone a group of servant girls.
The servant girls were all frightened by Hsieh Hyun-chen. Hsieh Hyun-chen saw that the door to the main room was closed and the lights were not turned on. He immediately frowned. "What is going on inside?"
The servant girl was flustered by Hsieh Hyun-chen's gaze. She stammered, "Wang Fei is bathing. Forgive me, Wang Ye. This servant will go and remind Wang Fei … "
So she was bathing. No wonder the lights were not turned on. Hsieh Hyun-chen understood. He raised his hand to stop the servant girl. "No need. You can all leave. If I don't call for you, don't come. "
The servant girls immediately bowed their heads and left. Hsieh Hyun-chen walked over with a solemn expression. His eyes were sharp. When he opened the door, the corners of his mouth suddenly turned into a smile.
Returning early was not as good as returning at the right time. Bathing, perfect.
Mu Mingtang did not expect that Hsieh Hyun-chen would return early. She was splashing water on her long hair when she suddenly felt a gust of wind behind her. The servant girls' movements also stopped. She did not think much of it. She thought that the window was not closed properly and a gust of cold wind blew in.
Mu Mingtang wet her long hair. She waited for a long time, but the servant girl did not bring the congealed dew. She felt strange and said, "Liu Xuan, bring the purple flower incense."
The sound of footsteps came from behind her. Mu Mingtang was wondering why Liu Xuan's footsteps were so heavy today. She heard a man's voice above her head ask, "Which one is the purple flower incense?"
Mu Mingtang was shocked. She immediately retreated and her hands subconsciously hugged her chest. "Why is it you?"
Hsieh Hyun-chen saw her big reaction and smiled. "Why can't it be me?"
Mu Mingtang realized that the water today was clear. That meant that Hsieh Hyun-chen could see through the water. Her face instantly turned red. She hurriedly grabbed a handful of petals and threw them on the water. The petals swayed up and down with the water. The scenery under the water also became hidden and seductive.
It was faintly discernible. In fact, it was the most seductive.
Hsieh Hyun-chen's line of sight was blocked by the petals. He smiled and slowly looked up. The water in the bathtub had just reached Mu Mingtang's chest. Now that the water was swaying, the red petals on the water swayed back and forth on Mu Mingtang's chest. It was sometimes hidden and sometimes visible. It made people want to press the water in one place and stop it from moving.
Mu Mingtang was very uneasy under his invasive gaze. She leaned her back against the bathtub and tried to stay as far away from Hsieh Hyun-chen as possible. She noticed that he was looking at that place. She immediately pulled her wet hair to her chest to cover the scenery below.
Her hair was wet. The long hair stuck to her skin, creating enchanting spirals. The extreme black contrasted with the soft white below. It was stunning.
Hsieh Hyun-chen felt that his eyes were greatly satisfied. He was no longer satisfied with just looking. He slowly walked toward the bathtub. His hands were on the edge of the bathtub. He smiled and asked, "Mingtang, do you remember what you said before I left?"
Mu Mingtang leaned against the bathtub tightly. Because she was not wearing any clothes, she was very weak. "What did I say …"
Her voice was weak, as if she was being bullied. Mu Mingtang thought carefully. She did not remember saying anything. What did Hsieh Hyun-chen, this petty person, remember?
"It's okay if you don't remember. It's fine as long as I remember." Hsieh Hyun-chen's fingers moved in the water. His slender fingers could hold knives and swords. He knew all kinds of weapons. At this time, this pair of beautiful hands slowly swept the petals out of the water. "Five days before I left and ten days outside. Including today, it's been exactly half a month. Calculate it yourself. How much do you owe me? "
Mu Mingtang thought for a while in confusion. Only then did she remember that before she left, she was afraid that he would be too exhausted and did not let him have sex. Mu Mingtang suddenly felt that this person was unreasonable. "I did that for your own good! Besides, how can you owe me something like this? "
Hsieh Hyun-chen swept away the annoying petals in his hands. The water level immediately dropped. He stood up straight and began to undress himself. "When I came out, I just took a simple shower. I didn't expect to see Mingtang bathing. It just so happens that I also felt that I washed too carelessly. "
Mu Mingtang hugged herself and shrank into a corner. For a moment, she felt wronged, weak, and helpless. She knew that there was no way to ask for help. She still made a final struggle. "You just came back. Riding a horse and fighting a war consumes a lot of energy and blood. You should rest well."
Hsieh Hyun-chen also remembered this sentence for a long time. When he heard that Mu Mingtang still dared to say it, he was so angry that he laughed. "I wanted to teach you a lesson before. You still dare to say it now?"
Mu Mingtang pursed her lips in grievance. "I'm not wrong. People who are in a hurry all need to have a good sleep when they come back. Isn't fighting a war more tiring than traveling?"
"It's not the same." Hsieh Hyun-chen was already in the water. He pulled Mu Mingtang over. He only said that it was not the same, but he did not say what was different about it.
Although traveling was tiring, this kind of tiredness was different from fighting a war. Men were born to be fierce and aggressive. They were also born to be controlled by their lower bodies. Basically, from the moment they were sensible, their minds were filled with thoughts about men and women. Men's desire to win over men of the same sex was actually synchronized with their desire to possess women of the opposite sex. After an intense physical fight, their bodies and minds would be stimulated. Often, they would want to possess women the most.
Otherwise, why would tonight's celebration party be held for? They were all men. Who didn't know each other?
"Bao Er, do you want to take the initiative or do you want me to do it?"
Before Hsieh Hyun-chen came back, Mu Mingtang only wanted to take a bath. In the end, only half of the bucket of water was left. Later, when the water turned cold, Hsieh Hyun-chen carried her to the couch and then to the bed. She could not rest for the whole night.
The next day, Mu Mingtang did not get out of bed.
The next day, the wife of the Prefect knew that King An had won a great victory. She specially brought her daughter over to congratulate Mu Mingtang. Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the door, the maid stammered and finally refused. "The Princess Consort is not feeling well today. She is not receiving guests."
Not feeling well? The wife of the Prefect was stunned. She remembered that the main seat of the celebration party was empty yesterday. After the army entered the city, King An immediately returned to the residence.
The wife of the Prefect understood and considerately took her daughter to leave. "Since the Princess Consort is not feeling well, I will not disturb you. I hope that the Princess Consort can rest well and recover soon. "
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