A familiar figure was illuminated by the light streaming out as he lifted the tent flap, revealing a pale face and dark sunken eyes—it was Nie Chong.
Seeing him, Shang Ruyi was sowhat surprised.
Although this person was known by na in the army, he was rely a regular soldier. Yet, at this mont, Yu Wenye had summoned soone into the tent, presumably to discuss troop deploynt, and logically would have called upon Deputy Generals or Assistants.
Why had he summoned Nie Chong?
With this in mind, Shang Ruyi walked over. The soldier guarding the door, seeing her approach, didn’t stop her. One lifted the tent flap imdiately, and Shang Ruyi nodded and walked in.
The Central Army Tent, seen from the outside, was noticeably larger than ordinary tents. Upon entering, it was even more spacious and bright. In the middle of the tent stood a wooden screen, dividing the tent into inner and outer sections. Inside was naturally the resting place of the chief commander, likely only furnished with a bed. Outside, a few low tables and rugs were arranged, and behind the main table hung a geographic map.
At this mont, Yu Wenye was seated above, flanked by Shen Wuzheng and Shen Tu Tai, with the recently arrived Nie Chong standing in the center, bowing in salute to him.
As Shang Ruyi walked in, everyone turned their gaze towards her.
Shen Wuzheng promptly asked, "Why are you here?"
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "I saw that you were likely discussing troop deploynt, so I thought to co and listen."
Then, she turned to Yu Wenye: "I hope I’m not interrupting."
Yu Wenye didn’t look at her, rely lowered his eyelids and said indifferently, "It doesn’t matter."
Hearing these words, Shang Ruyi’s smile froze slightly, but she didn’t know what to say, while Shen Wuzheng raised his eyebrows slightly.
However, before anyone else could speak, Yu Wenye began, "I’m heading to the northern cliffs to scout the enemy situation across the valley. Nie Chong, accompany ."
"...!"
At these words, Shang Ruyi’s eyes widened in surprise.
It was then she understood why Nie Chong was here; after all, he was renowned for his sharp hearing, which made him the best choice for scouting enemy activities. But how could Yu Wenye, as the chief commander of this western deploynt, personally conduct reconnaissance?
What if they encountered danger?
Shang Ruyi almost instinctively wanted to stop him, but upon eting Yu Wenye’s cold eyes, she hesitated.
Would he listen to her?
The thought flashed through her mind, yet Yu Wenye’s eyes appeared even darker. At this mont, Shen Tu Tai spoke up, "Your Highness, this is too dangerous."
Yu Wenye, with a grim expression, waved dismissively: "It doesn’t matter."
Shen Tu Tai quickly added, "Though scouting the enemy is important, it’s not wise for Your Highness to take risks. Let go instead."
Yu Wenye shook his head and said, "You are not suitable."
This statent wasn’t to belittle Shen Tu Tai, but his towering figure made him too conspicuous a target for enemy reconnaissance.
Yu Wenye further added, "Moreover, soone needs to hold the fort here at the camp. I feel reassured with you here."
Shen Tu Tai seed to understand, yet furrowed his brows.
anwhile, Shen Wuzheng, seated on the other side, said, "If Your Highness insists on going, I wish to accompany and safeguard you."
Yu Wenye glanced at him.
At this point, Shang Ruyi could no longer contain herself—both of them undertaking such a perilous mission, what if an accident happened?
She promptly exclaid, "Brother, it’s too dangerous!"
Shen Wuzheng rely smiled, saying nothing, yet he caught Yu Wenye’s suddenly darkened expression.
Without showing any sign of emotion, he simply said, "You should trust ."
"But—"
"Enough!"
This ti, before Shang Ruyi could utter another word, Yu Wenye seed to have exhausted all his patience, stood, and coldly stated, "This is the Central Army Tent, a place for military deliberation—whatever you wish to say, wait until we’ve returned, and then you siblings can speak privately."
With that, he stood up to leave.
As he moved past her, Shang Ruyi clearly felt that despite the warmth within the tent, Yu Wenye emitted an aura of an almost unfamiliar and harsh coldness, causing her breath to catch.
Shang Ruyi hesitated, while Nie Chong turned and bowed to her before following out.
Shen Wuzheng also walked towards her.
At this mont, Shang Ruyi didn’t know what to say, simply gazing at him: "Brother—"
Shen Wuzheng faintly smiled; amidst that smile lay an understanding of everything, and an embracing warmth. He gently patted Shang Ruyi’s shoulder, saying, "Don’t worry."
With that, he too departed.
Shang Ruyi, having no choice, followed them out of the tent. Yu Wenye issued a command, and imdiately three horses were brought forward.
Seeing the three about to mount, Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but step forward to say sothing, yet knowing Yu Wenye wasn’t inclined to listen, she hesitated before positioning herself beside Shen Wuzheng’s horse, gazing up at him: "Brother, you must be careful. You must be careful."
Shen Wuzheng lowered his head to look at her, seeming to understand that the repeated words were ant not just for him.
But he said nothing more, only gazed down at Shang Ruyi warmly and said, "Rest assured, we will be careful."
Speaking, he looked up at the nearby Yu Wenye, whose face was gloomier than the night, murmuring, "I still have things to say to him."
Shang Ruyi was stunned: "Brother, what are you saying?"
Shen Wuzheng imdiately smiled and shook his head, while Yu Wenye seed to have lost all patience, squeezed his legs against the horse’s flanks, and galloped away, with Nie Chong following close behind.
Shen Wuzheng said, "Little sister, don’t worry."
With that, he too spurred his horse out of camp, and shortly, the three figures disappeared into the night.
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