xymnovel Chapter 648 The Battle of Junzhou
Chapter 648 The Battle of Junzhou
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The next day, as dawn broke, the room still held the warmth and romance of the previous night.
At the slightest movement around them, Wei Zifu, Changsun Wugou, and Xi Shi all opened their bleary eyes simultaneously.
The morning light shone through the cracks in the window, adding a touch of gentleness to the tranquil morning.
The moment their eyes met, they all noticed the other's fair skin hidden under the soft quilt. The three of them looked at each other, their eyes revealing an indescribable shyness and embarrassment.
Wei Zifu was the first to react. She hurriedly pulled the quilt over herself and wrapped herself up tightly. At the same time, she lowered her head, not daring to look directly at the other two. Only her flushed face was visible, and her eyes flickered uncertainly. She did not know how to deal with this sudden and awkward situation.
Empress Zhangsun was also somewhat at a loss. She pursed her lips slightly, turned her body slightly to the side, covered half of her face with the quilt, revealing only a pair of eyes that sparkled with shyness and a hint of confusion in them.
Her heart was filled with contradictions and struggles. On the one hand, she felt ashamed of her bold behavior last night; on the other hand, she felt satisfied to have spent such a wonderful time with Su Ye.
Xi Shi lay there quietly, a blush on her face.
Just as the three were at a loss, the door was gently opened, and footsteps followed.
They looked in the direction of the sound and saw Su Ye personally carrying some food in.
The food looked exquisite and luxurious, including steaming bird's nest porridge, fragrant osmanthus cake, and several delicate side dishes, clearly a carefully prepared breakfast.
"Zifu, Wugou, Yiguang, you're awake?"
Su Ye saw that they had woken up and a doting smile appeared on his face.
He walked to the bedside, gently placed the food in his hand on the bedside table, then sat down, his gaze sweeping over the three of them one by one.
"Your Highness...why did you arrive so early?"
Upon seeing this, Wei Zifu hurriedly sat up, wrapped herself tightly in the quilt, and lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Su Ye's eyes. Her heart was racing, her face flushed, and her voice was barely audible.
"Silly girls, you worked hard last night, of course I have to take good care of you."
"I was worried you were tired last night, so I got up early and had the kitchen prepare these dishes for you. Here, try them and see if you like them."
Su Ye smiled gently, sat on the edge of the bed, and reached out to rub Wei Zifu's head.
His tone was teasing yet indulgent, which made Wei Zifu's cheeks blush even more.
"Your Highness, you are so kind to us."
Seeing this, Empress Zhangsun breathed a slight sigh of relief, knowing that she could no longer escape. She gently peeked out, mustered her courage, and whispered.
"Wu Gou, you are all the most important people in my heart. Meeting you in my life is the greatest fortune of my life."
Su Ye glanced at her, gently took Changsun Wugou's hand, and said softly,
"Yiguang, why aren't you saying anything? Are you feeling unwell?"
Su Ye noticed Xi Shi's silence. He gently turned around and embraced Xi Shi, his fingers lightly tracing patterns in her hair.
"Your Highness, Yiguang... Yiguang is just too happy."
Xi Shi gently shook her head, tears glistening in her eyes. Her voice was choked with emotion yet sincere, stirring a strange feeling of gratitude in Su Ye's heart.
"Rest assured, no matter what, I, Su Ye, will do everything in my power to protect you and ensure your safety for the rest of your lives!"
Su Ye hugged the three of them tightly, feeling their warmth and breath, and said softly.
Wei Zifu, Changsun Wugou, and Xi Shi exchanged a smile, their eyes sparkling with happiness.
Afterwards, Su Ye personally served them porridge and vegetables, and Wei Zifu, Changsun Wugou, and Xi Shi ate with great relish.
"Nothing else to do today, so you should all rest in your rooms. I have some official business to attend to, and I'll come see you later."
After finishing his meal, Su Ye gently wiped the residue from the corner of his mouth and then looked at the three of them and said.
Wei Zifu, Changsun Wugou, and Xi Shi nodded obediently, knowing that Su Ye, as the current overlord of three states, naturally had many affairs to attend to.
They could only hope that he would take care of his health and not overwork himself.
Su Ye stood up, looked at them affectionately, and then turned and left the room.
As the door closed gently, the room returned to silence.
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On the other side, as soon as Su Ye stepped into the Tianheng Prefecture's administrative hall, he felt a familiar yet bustling atmosphere.
Gao Ying and Wen Tianxiang and others who had been excavated earlier were already sitting at their desks, buried in mountains of official documents.
Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating their slightly graying hair and adding a touch of seasoned radiance to their appearance.
"My lord, did you rest well last night?"
As soon as Su Ye entered the hall, Gao Jiong, who was already buried in his desk, looked up and teased him with a smile.
"Does Zhaoxuan expect me to answer yes or no? If I say no, shouldn't you, as his subject, worry that my health might be affected and thus impact important matters?"
Su Ye chuckled and shook his head helplessly, clearly used to Gao Jiong's teasing.
"Your Majesty is too kind. I dare not presume. However, seeing how radiant Your Majesty looks today, you must have had a good rest."
"In this chaotic world, it is rare to find a moment of peace."
Upon hearing this, Gao Jiong burst into laughter, instantly lightening the atmosphere.
"Indeed, tranquility is hard to come by, but we cannot become complacent because of it."
"Zhaoxuan, Huaiying, what urgent matters need to be discussed today?"
Su Ye nodded, then plopped down at the head of the table and poured himself a cup of tea.
Gao Ying pointed to a stack of documents next to him.
"Huaiying is currently discussing this year's tax reform with her colleagues. As for urgent matters..."
"This is military intelligence sent by General Li Jing from the front lines."
He paused briefly, then pulled a sealed military report from the table and slowly unfolded it.
"Oh? Li Jing's battle in Junzhou has reached a stalemate with the Tiger King's army on the other side. He is holding back his troops. This is not his style."
Su Ye took the military report, opened it, and his brows gradually furrowed.
"General Li has his own considerations. Although the army under the Tiger King of Junzhou is brave, General Li is known for his steady and methodical approach. Considering the complex terrain of Junzhou, the two sides are currently in a stalemate in the west."
"However, the situation south of Junzhou has changed."
Gao Jiong nodded slightly and explained.
"Ning Piaomiao?"
"This one does have some skill; his offensive is so fierce that it has caused the Tiger King's main army to retreat in defeat."
Su Ye's gaze lingered on a certain name in the military report for a moment.
I'm currently reading Chapter 652, "The Battle of Junzhou," and I'm completely engrossed in it.