IRBSC 91 PART 2

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CHAPTER 91 PART 2

Unfortunately, General Yang wasn’t particularly sharp when it came to reading between the lines. He knew that Major General Xue was speaking nonsense, but he couldn’t quite figure out how to expose him. In his frustration, he was sweating when a soldier ran over and said, “Major General, the court has sent more things!”

General Yang was taken aback, and before he could react, a gust of wind passed by, and Major General Xue had already walked away briskly from his side.

In these past few months on the border, whether they were soldiers or refugees, everyone had come to understand the care and concern the imperial court held for them.

After the mountains of rice and grains, there came a whole ten thousand ducks. The ducks were incredibly delicious, and their meat was so succulent that it made the refugees feel like they were in paradise. With each bite, the fatty meat practically melted in their mouths, and it was so flavorful that it made them forget the hardships of the past days.

Such delicious duck meat was a rare treat even before the locust crisis. As soon as the duck meat touched their lips, it was tender, juicy, and incredibly satisfying.

Major General Xue didn’t hold back either; with ten thousand ducks, there was enough for everyone to enjoy. When the duck meat was served, not just the common people but even the generals attacked the dishes with gusto. Chopsticks moved like soldiers in battle, and plate after plate of meat disappeared in an instant.

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Nsdt asop sq zsyele nyavp olal rzynle kd yd srld yaly, pwaaswdele cu nwakswp pszeklap lytla vs jdso obyv oyp sd vbspl oytsdp.

“Rp kv xsal taykd yde xlyv?”

“El yzalyeu byhl ldswtb taykd, yde ol alnlkhle ewnjp qasx vbl nswav vss.”

“Ebu eslp vbl nswav jllr pldekdt wp vbkdtp? Xhla yde shla ytykd. Uswze kv cl vbyv vbl nswav kp pnakxrkdt yde pyhkdt qsa wp?”

Ebkprlap yde prlnwzyvksdp pralye yxsdt vbl vassrp, tasokdt zswela. Qldlayz Dwl yde svbla sqqknlap nyxl swv vs tallv vbl yaakhkdt nsdhsu, vblka qynlp qkzzle okvb nwakspkvu ycswv obyv oyp sd vbl nyavp.

Mbl sqqknkyz zlyekdt vbl nsdhsu bye y tsse alzyvksdpbkr okvb Qldlayz Dwl. Tl pxkzle, pvasjkdt bkp clyae okvb y jdsokdt zssj, yde pyke, “Qldlayz, kq usw nyd’v twlpp, bso ycswv ol wdzsye vblpl tssep yde byhl y zssj?”

Although General Xue didn’t know what it was, he was sure it must be something useful for them. He felt a mix of guilt and gratitude and said, “I am humbled by the Emperor’s deep concern for us. Please, go ahead.”

This statement made the officers feel a twinge of shame and gratitude. They had never imagined that the Emperor would treat them in this way, repeatedly sending aid to the border and sparing no expense.

Originally, they thought that Major General Xue bringing so much grain was already the limit of what the imperial court could provide, a sign of their love and trust. Now they realized it went much further.

How could they not feel ashamed and moved by this?

The official tried to console them, saying, “Why should the generals feel guilty? You have protected our Da Heng’s borders, risked your lives for our Da Heng’s people. The peaceful and prosperous times in our Da Heng are all thanks to you, generals.”

He bowed deeply, “It should be us who feel guilty.”

When Major General Xue arrived, he saw them exchanging polite words. Growing impatient, he ordered soldiers to unload the carts and see what the Emperor had sent.

Seeing this, those who had been exchanging pleasantries with him stopped. They eagerly joined the crowd to get a glimpse. In no time, the contents of the carts were revealed. Someone couldn’t contain their surprise and exclaimed, “It’s winter clothing!”

Soldiers immediately became a chaotic scene, all trying to get a look. “The court sent us winter clothing?”

General Xue selected five soldiers from the crowd and had them put on the new winter clothing. As soon as the fresh winter clothes touched their skin, warmth and comfort enveloped them. They buried their faces in the fabric and within moments, they were sweating.

General Xue, amazed, said, “These winter clothes are incredibly warm.”

The soldiers chimed in, “General, these winter clothes are exceptionally warm, and they’re incredibly lightweight. We’re already sweating!”

General Xue (elder), half-believing, decided to try one himself. After a while, his face showed astonishment, followed by delight.

Other generals couldn’t resist their curiosity and tried the clothing as well. They were all amazed, saying, “These winter clothes are so lightweight!”

The official, smiling, explained the reason behind this to them.

Once the generals understood, they couldn’t contain their excitement and rushed off to make arrangements for distributing the winter clothing.

The official and Major General Xue hadn’t seen each other for several days, so they sat down and began to chat. Major General Xue had already ordered a meal and prepared some wine. They walked together toward the military tent, where Major General Xue intended to seize the opportunity to inquire about events in the capital.

As they sat down and enjoyed their meal and wine, the official suddenly smiled, lowered his head, and spoke in a mysterious tone, ” Major General Xue, since you’ve been away from the capital, there is a significant event that will happen in the capital soon.”

Major General Xue inquired, “Oh, what event is that?”

He happened to pick up a piece of duck meat at that moment.

The official smiled and said, “The Emperor has fallen in love at first sight with a woman and is preparing to take her as his concubine.”

A pause fell over Major General Xue.

It couldn’t be.

Major General Xue found this utterly unbelievable, even laughable. Not only did he not believe it, but he also found it rather amusing. He tried to continue eating calmly, but his hand wouldn’t move.

On the other side, General Xue, the elder, was clapping his hands and laughing heartily. He kept asking for details, and the official’s words sounded so convincing, about the Emperor’s intentions. Would he dare to fabricate such a thing?

But what if it weren’t fabricated?

The duck meat still had a glistening honey-like sauce on it, but it slipped away quickly due to the trembling hands of the person holding the chopsticks.

Major General Xue tossed his chopsticks aside and strode out of the tent.

The yellow sand filled the air, and the cold wind carried sand particles that struck his face one after another, chilling his limbs and penetrating his lungs.

After a while, he returned to the tent and asked, “The Emperor wants to take a concubine into the palace?”

His voice was hoarse.

The court official replied, “Indeed, the Emperor… a concubine… harmonious music.”

It seemed as though Major General Xue was earnestly trying to listen, but the words entering his ears became disjointed, sometimes closer, sometimes farther away.

After a long silence, when no one in the tent spoke, and Major General Xue’s father called out his name repeatedly, first in anger and then with concern, Major General Xue finally turned around.

He said, “I understand.”