Suiyan is waiting for your return - Chapter 3
“It’s such a small person, who has never been taught to live peacefully and at ease.
After shaving, bathing, and changing clothes, Cheng Haojin skillfully made his way to the study of the Duke of Guard, Shen Maoling, to look for clues.
As he approached the door, he noticed Shen Yunxi was also in the study. Through the narrow crack of the door, he saw her use a sharp dagger to cut two pieces from the coarse cloth she was wearing, quickly slicing her finger to write blood letters on the two pieces of cloth, and then carefully tying them to the legs of a grey and a white pigeon.
Cheng Haojin raised his hand, and his deputy Jiang Sha understood, sending someone to capture the two pigeons.
Once they reached the area outside under the phoenix tree, Jiang Sha presented the easily snatched blood letters to Cheng Haojin.
“Hehe! General, this little princess shows her flaws everywhere, still foolishly trying to plot against you!” Jiang Sha said, stroking the round bellies of the two pigeons. “With such feeding, even if the messages are delivered, they will burst from being too full.”
Cheng Haojin shook his head, his gaze filled with approval. “Exchange two fine messenger pigeons to send the items out on behalf of the country princess.”
The content of the two blood letters was similar to what Cheng Haojin had anticipated.
“My father’s soul is far away, and my husband’s whereabouts are unknown. Yunxi originally dared not speak recklessly of marriage, feeling it would be unfilial and unfaithful. Therefore, on that day, I politely rejected the marriage proposals from both families. The Cheng thief came with an air of authority and, to protect the residence, I dared not disobey or think of the future. I hope the elders will take good care of my younger brother and not let the Cheng thief have his way. The Duke of Protecting the Nation’s Mansion will surely repay the kindness in the future.”
It was both sorrowful and dignified, yet filled with righteous indignation. Cheng Haojin traced the words “politely rejected,” smiling instead of being angry; these two old men are quite something!
“Return it without anyone noticing.”
“General, why is that?” Jiang Sha first looked puzzled; upon seeing that Cheng Haojin only smiled and remained silent, he soon realized, “So this little county princess is testing you! General, once your messenger pigeon is sent, won’t the little county princess have you under her thumb!”
“Hmm? What did you call her?” Cheng Haojin’s calm gaze pressed down, making it hard for others to breathe.
Jiang Sha slapped himself playfully, “Look at my mouth! It’s our general’s wife who is exceptionally wise, without needing to use force!”
After a long time, Cheng Haojin spoke, “This is indeed the daughter of the public lord. Since my lady wants to play this game, we will accompany her to the end!”
“Understood,” Jiang Sha responded loudly, thinking to himself that this has not even begun, and the general is already so proud! He had a feeling this general’s wife would not be ordinary!
In the study.
Shen Yunxi listened as the footsteps in the flower hall gradually faded away and couldn’t help but sneer. Cheng Haojin, I don’t believe you can hold back when it comes to the antics of the King of Annam and Lord Ningdong.
Buy one get one free; she even sent Cheng Haojin a tremendous surprise!
Shen Yunxi elegantly wrote a long letter, which was sent out by the sea eagle raised by her father. Who was it for? Of course, it was to that so-called Yunhuang who insisted she wouldn’t marry anyone but Cheng Haojin. It was meant to add some frustration to her dear Emperor and Empress, and conveniently drag that little brat from the Tie family down with her. Shen Yunxi was determined that neither the Emperor nor the Tie family behind her would get away with it!
Cheng Haojin repeatedly emphasized “don’t miss the auspicious time,” and Shen Yunxi believed that the “surprise” coming soon would make Cheng Haojin unforgettable for a lifetime!