The sky was bright, and the entire Yanding City was still quiet, but the courtyard where Nangong Yue lived in the garrison mansion was already busy and noisy.
Early in the morning, before Nangong Yue had breakfast, Han Qixia hurried over and brought a bowl of thick brown concoction.
Naturally, this bowl of concoction was not for Nangong Yue.
"Yue'er, take a quick look, my grandfather said that the prescription this time should be similar..." Han Qixia eagerly brought the wooden tray with the medicine bowl to Nangong Yue.
Seeing Han Qixia walking swiftly while holding the big bowl full of concoction, Nangong Yue couldn't help feeling a little nervous for her, until she put down the tray before she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The change is really too big!
"Sister Xia, sit down quickly." Nangong Yue took Han Qixia's hand and sat down, not missing the shadow caused by the circle of fatigue in Han Qixia's eyes.
Since Mo Xiuyu came back two days ago, Nangong Yue and Lin Jingchen began to adjust the prescription of the concoction. After several revisions, they still felt dissatisfied and hoped for perfection.
This concoction will be used in the Southern Border Army. If the soldiers feel unwell, it will affect the war with Nanliang.
Until last night, they still deliberated and discussed until midnight before they dispersed...
It's not yet Chen's hour, but the concoction has already been boiled. Nangong Yue counted the time, and her grandfather and sister Xia must have woken up early and started busy before dawn.
Nangong Yue didn't thank her. Given the relationship between them, saying thank you was too polite, as long as she kept many things in mind.
Nangong Yue calmed down, concentrated her attention on the bowl of concoction in front of her, watched its color, smelled its fragrance, and tasted its taste... She pondered for a moment, her face showed joy, and said: "Sister Xia, it's just right, this time It will definitely work!"
Han Qixia was also very happy.
Nangong Yue pondered for a while, and ordered: "Baihui, you send this concoction to the official son, and then post a notice in front of the garrison mansion, and then recruit some women to help." The next step is to make a large number of masks , the women recruited last time were not enough.
"Yes, Crown Princess."
Baihui followed the order and left, and just as she stepped out, Lily and Huamei came in with food boxes on her back.
Han Qixia didn't notice at all, her thoughts were still immersed in the medicinal juice, and she said again: "Yue'er, about the medicinal..."
"Sister Xia," Nangong Yue interrupted Han Qixia softly, "This matter is not in a hurry... You haven't had breakfast yet, have you?"
She sounded like she was using a questioning tone, but she looked at Han Qixia with certainty in her eyes, which made Han Qixia look embarrassed - needless to say, the answer was obvious.
Nangong Yue sighed in her heart, and hurriedly signaled to Huamei to prepare the meal with her winks.
"Lily, take some porridge to my grandfather's place." Nangong Yue ordered, because her grandfather's temperament, when he is busy, he tends to forget to sleep and eat.
Lily replied crisply and hurried away.
Breakfast is as simple as usual, just a bowl of porridge and two dishes of side dishes, but today there is an extra gold shredded burrito...
Seeing the northern golden silk burritos appearing on the dining table in southern Xinjiang, Nangong Yue and Han Qixia's expressions were a little subtle, and a faint feeling of homesickness lingered in their hearts.
The two of them left the capital for different reasons, but one thing is the same—
They have no regrets!
The two girls looked at each other, smiled with relief, and recalled the long-lost taste with the golden silk burrito.
The taste of the golden burrito was actually good, Nangong Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, and the corners of her mouth curled up.
Huamei explained from the side: "Prince Concubine, the chef Liu in the mansion has learned a few dishes of the Royal Capital for the guests who came to the capital, and today I specially made this golden silk cake for you to try..." In fact, it is a few A maid was thinking about Nangong Yue's poor appetite recently, so she went to ask the cook if she would cook Wangdu's snacks, but the cook really knew how to...
Han Qixia nodded in praise and said, "This chef's skills are good. I'm going to learn from him someday, and I can cook it for my grandfather in the future..." As she spoke, another figure appeared in her mind, he should also like it, right
Nangong Yue was sitting next to Han Qixia, she naturally noticed her subtle expression changes, she knew it, and said intentionally: "Thrush, ask the cook to make some and send them to Mr. Fu." She also glanced at Han Qixia with a smile, With a hint of sarcasm.
"Yes, Shi Zifei." Huamei bowed her knees to accept the order, with a smile on her face that couldn't be concealed.
Seeing this, a faint blush appeared on Han Qixia's pretty face again, she ignored Nangong Yue and lowered her head to focus on the food.
Nangong Yue also accepted it when she was ready, and had breakfast.
Both of them had a good appetite, and they ate up the breakfast at this table.
At this time, Baihui, who was out on errands, also came back. The master and servants went to the West Room. This room was not big. It was a small study room that Nangong Yue specially ordered the maids to clean up.
With Baihui serving the pen and ink, they continued to discuss the unfinished business before breakfast.
Han Qixia was full of words for a long time, and as soon as she sat down, she asked: "Yue'er, how are we preparing the medicinal herbs now?" .
Nangong Yue smiled and said: "Zhou Dacheng's Feige letter said that the medicinal materials we need are already prepared... I also plan to ask An Yihou to borrow some military doctors from the army to help." It is different from making masks. , any girl or woman who knows how to order women's red can help, but pharmaceuticals are much more detailed and trivial, and people who understand medicine must be hired to do it.
Seeing that Nangong Yue had already made up her mind, Han Qixia felt relieved, and said, "Yue'er, my grandfather also said the same thing." This concoction is related to military affairs, and it is not easy to hire a doctor in the city at will, and the most suitable candidate is a military doctor.
The two carefully discussed the matter of making the concoction. They planned to divide it into several steps from collecting herbs, processing it to brewing the concoction, and each step was carried out separately to improve efficiency.
Baihui took notes at the side, and skillfully sorted out several concise lists, which were then reviewed by Nangong Yue and Han Qixia.
This busy, time passed very quickly, seeing that noon had passed, Thrush came in through the curtain, and was about to remind the two masters to have some lunch, but unexpectedly, an unexpected guest was ushered in the mansion—
The concierge sent someone to report that Sun Xinyi had arrived.
Baihui thought that the concubine Shi Zi said the day before yesterday that Sun Xinyi would come to pay her respects soon, and she really did!
After a while, Sun Xinyi, dressed in plain clothes and elegantly dressed, came gracefully under the guidance of a little maid.
Sun Xinyi saluted the two gracefully, with a smile on her pretty face and a gentle and elegant expression.
"Miss Sun is free." Nangong Yue politely raised her hand and motioned for Sun Xinyi to sit down.
Han Qixia returned the salute thoughtfully.
After she and Sun Xinyi broke up in the garrison that day, the two met again in the wounded barracks the next day. At that time, Sun Xinyi apologized to her in private, saying that she got into a dead end in a moment of confusion...
This didn't make Han Qixia relieved, on the contrary, she felt that this person had a lot of distracting thoughts in her heart. She felt a little sad in her heart, and couldn't help but sigh for the deceased Sun Shoubei and Mrs. Sun. She only hoped that the heroes of the Sun family would not be flawed because of Sun Xinyi's behavior.
However, even if Han Qixia thinks that Sun Xinyi should not have a close friendship, after all, the other party is a loyal queen, and she should have the courtesy.
Sun Xinyi was well aware of Han Qixia's estrangement, but she was still generous, and sat down opposite Han Qixia as if nothing had happened, with a gentle smile on her lips all the time.
After Huamei served tea quickly, Sun Xinyi smiled and said the reason for her visit: "Concubine Han, Miss Han, please take the liberty of visiting, please don't take offense if you are rude. There are many poisonous insects in Yanding City this season. I bought a few sachets, put some special insect repellent fungus in Yanding City, and specially sent them to you two."
While speaking, her maid Caiwei took out two sachets, one was rose red and the other was blue lotus. She respectfully presented the former to Huamei and the latter to Han Qixia.
You can tell the color at a glance, and you know that Sun Xinyi specially selected the fabric for Nangong Yue and Han Qixia, and sewed it carefully.
Nangong Yue looked at the sachet in her hand, which was embroidered with a pair of exquisite pomegranates, symbolizing many children and blessings—this girl Sun really has a heart.
Nangong Yue played with it for a while, then handed the sachet to Huamei to put it away, and praised with a smile: "Miss Sun's craftsmanship is really good."
Hearing this, Sun Xinyi's heart suddenly relaxed in mid-air. She was originally worried that Han Qixia would slander herself in front of the concubine arbitrarily because of her friendship with the concubine. Fortunately, the concubine is a sensible and magnanimous person.
Sun Xinyi became more at ease, and even her slender waist straightened a lot because of this, she took advantage of the situation and said, "Concubine Shizi, when Xinyi just came, I saw you were recruiting women on the notice board in front of the garrison mansion. Help make some female celebrities, Xinyi also wants to give it a try..." As she spoke, her expression showed a trace of sadness and sadness, "My father and mother died for the Yanding City, Xinyi is just a girl, and cannot go to the battlefield to serve her parents Brother revenge, but I also hope to do my part for Yanding City with my meager strength, and hope that the princess will be fulfilled."
Nangong Yue smiled slightly, and readily agreed: "Miss Sun is so kind, and now is the time when there is a shortage of manpower, so I will not be polite."
Then, she turned her head and told Baihui: "Baihui, tell Miss Sun what to make."
Baihui naturally bowed her knees and complied.
It's done! The smile on the corner of Sun Xinyi's mouth grew stronger.
She is a concubine, and she has been good at observing words and demeanor since she was a child, and she is likable.
From the first time she came to say hello to Nangong Yue, Sun Xinyi began to think about what kind of temperament she prefers. Seeing that Nangong Yue and Han Qixia had a good relationship, she tried her best to make herself behave like Han Qixia...
Han Qixia is gentle, and I will be more gentle than her;
Han Qixia is pure, and I am even simpler than her;
Han Qixia is harmless, and she is even more harmless than her...
Sure enough, the imperial concubine has become more and more kind to herself in recent days.
One day, I will be able to replace Han Qixia's position, then...
A sharp light flashed in Sun Xinyi's eyes.
Nangong Yue smiled lightly, a hint of loneliness crossed the corner of her lips. After exchanging a few casual greetings, she asked Baihui to take Sun Xinyi down. ... Half an hour later, Sun Xinyi left with some gauze.
The master and servant walked back to a courtyard with two entrances on East Avenue.
This is after the Southern Border Army recaptured Yanding City, they cleaned it up and let them live temporarily.
Mr. Jing Qian has a good relationship with Sun Shoubei, and he treats Sun Xinyi like his junior. Originally, seeing that there was only one maid named Caiwei beside her, he came here specifically to ask if he wanted to send another little maid over, so as not to feel wronged she. But Sun Xinyi obediently and sensiblely refused, and said righteously that she would share the joys and sorrows with the people in the city, insisting that Caiwei was enough for herself.
Mr. Jing Qian, a big man, naturally doesn't worry about these trivial matters, so he didn't mention it again, and only sent some rice grains every few days.
Therefore, except for a thick woman who comes to help with cleaning every morning in this yard, there are only two masters and servants, Sun Xinyi and Caiwei.
But today, just after Sun Xinyi entered the room, she found that there was another person in the room, silent like a ghost.
A thin, dark-skinned man was sitting at the table, looking at Sun Xinyi coldly.
"..." Caiwei behind Sun Xinyi was so frightened that her eyes widened in an instant, she almost screamed, she hurriedly covered her mouth.
Sun Xinyi's pretty face was also pale, and she ordered Caiwei reluctantly and calmly: "Go outside and watch."
"Yes... girl." Caiwei replied dully, glanced at the man, shrank back in fright from the man's cold eyes, and ran to the entrance of the yard in a panic.
The man sneered, sat in the same spot calmly, and let the maid run out, not afraid that the maid would send rescuers.
Sun Xinyi gritted her teeth, and finally asked, "You... what do you want?" Her hands clenched into fists unconsciously.
The man raised his eyebrows, and asked straight to the point: "Miss Sun, is the concubine Shizi in Yanding City now?" His tone was blunt, and the pronunciation of every word was clearly accurate, but there was a strange sense of dissonance, and there was a faint sense of dissonance. With a trace of disdain and ridicule.
It turned out that his target was the imperial concubine... Sun Xinyi relaxed her heart a little, and nodded.
"It seems that you have already met Shi Zifei?" The man in black narrowed his triangular eyes and asked thoughtfully.
Sun Xinyi felt her heart lift up again, but she could only nod again.
The man touched his bearded chin, and then asked a series of questions: "Tell me about the temperament of the concubine, how many guards are there around? How is the relationship between the prince of Zhennan and her..."
Listening to these questions one after another, Sun Xinyi's heart sank completely, and an ominous feeling rose spontaneously, but she was already sunken in mud and could no longer climb out...
After a stick of incense, the man climbed over the wall and left without a sound. From the beginning to the end, except for Sun Xinyi's master and servant, the whole street did not know that there was an unexpected visitor here.
That day, a gray carrier pigeon flew out of a corner of the city with flapping wings... That night, the carrier pigeon flew into a certain mansion in Dengli City.
The dark-faced Nanliang Deputy General Conanli immediately presented the secret letter brought by the carrier pigeon to the coach Ikaluo.
"Marshal, this is a letter sent by Feige from Yanding City!"
Ikaluo shook his head slightly, the flying pigeon came at the right time.
Early this morning, he had to report that Xiao Yi, the eldest son of Zhennan Prince, had led an army to Yongjia City. This move showed a fighting spirit, and he would formally attack Dengli City after the other party set up camp and reorganized the army.
After several months of truce, the flames of war were finally rekindled. Ikaluo had no fear in his heart, only anticipation, and even his blood boiled.
Although he didn't expect that Xiao Yi would be the first to send troops, but this timing is really great!
It is now mid-November, when the orchids are in full bloom, which means that more pollen will fall.
And everything he has arranged in the past few months will become the key to disintegrating the Southern Border Army!
In this battle, Nanliang will surely win!
Yikaluo quickly took the letter paper, looked down ten lines at a glance, his eyes quickly paused on the words Zhennan Wang Shizifei, and a stern look flashed in his eyes...
The concubine of the Prince of Zhennan was quite low-key when she first arrived in Yanding City, and the spies almost took her eyes off her, but she was obviously a flamboyant woman, and she was ostentatious in Yanding City for a few days. He recruited women to make some strange women's reds. This publicity, of course, could not be hidden from the spies he had placed in Yanding City. He had already obtained Feige's letter a few days ago and knew about it.
Last time in Luoyue City, they tried their best to capture Zhennan Wang Shizi and concubine, but they suffered heavy losses... In the end, the nine kings were captured, and Yanding City and Yongjia City were taken by the opponent in one fell swoop. Even now thinking about it, Luo still grits his teeth with hatred.
This time, she handed over the opportunity herself.
Although according to his original plan, he could win this battle, but with Zhennan Wang Shizi in hand, it might be smoother. So, Ikaluo immediately let the spy continue to investigate...
Ikaluo quickly read the letter paper in his hand, with a sinister smile on the corner of his mouth.
Just like the news from Luoyue City, Xiao Yi and his concubine have a good relationship. Last time, Xiao Yi dared to use the Nine Kings as a shield to attack Yanding City. This time, he will let Xiao Yi experience it well. It is called "returning the way of others to others"!
Not only that, but there is also good news that he didn't expect...
Conan, who was standing by the side, saw that the coach was in a good mood, and boldly said: "Commander, that woman was finally useful, and she didn't leave her life in vain!" He clasped his fists and said courteously, "The handsome is really wise!"
At the beginning, in his opinion, such a weak woman could be killed with a knife, or sent to the red tent. He didn't expect this woman to be so useful!
Ikaluo put the letter on the desk casually, and said meaningfully: "If you make a careless move, the whole game will be lost! Sometimes a small and inconspicuous chess piece can play a crucial role in the game. important role... ”
Conanli seemed to understand but half understood.
Yi Kaluo said again: "... Xiao Yi hastily ordered people out of the city to escort a batch of important things to Yanding City a few days ago. If my prediction is correct, it should be a batch of iron arrows. Conanli, I want you Rob it!"
"Iron arrows?! Iron arrows used in Liannu?" Conan Li blurted out in shock, his expression not very good-looking.
I don't know who designed such a terrifying Liannu, which can be called an invincible weapon. If the entire Southern Border Army could be equipped with this kind of crossbow, their Nanliang Army would be doomed.
It's just that the iron arrows used by the Liannu require a large amount of iron ore, and the Southern Border Army can't deploy this kind of Liannu on a large scale...
The iron arrow is not only the advantage of the Liannu, making it unstoppable, but it is also the biggest shortcoming of the Liannu.
Conan regained his composure, and asked respectfully, "Marshal, how did you know that these things were Tie Ya?" thing.
Yi Kaluo smiled calmly, and said: "Xiao Yi led the army to go out, but left his God Arm Battalion in Yanding City. Why do you say? There is probably something missing..." So missing what is it then? Naturally, it is the iron arrow that the God Arm Battalion lacks the most! "It's a pity that Xiao Yi will never be able to wait for these iron arrows."
"Marshal, leave everything to the last general!" Conan Li said eagerly, his bloodthirsty eyes shot out, and he almost couldn't wait. They have been suffocated for a long time, let those southern border troops rob them of two batches of food and grass, and killed many soldiers in Nanliang... New and old hatreds add up, and they should be counted!
Ikaluo remained silent, got up and walked to the map on the wall, looked at the terrain near Yanding City, and first fell on Yulan Mountain in the south of Yanding City... This trail is the key to the next step, now It doesn't work yet, so...
His eyes moved to the left, and then stopped on a swamp more than ten miles southwest of Yanding City, and a decisive light flashed in his eyes.
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