The Yue Family Army’s ranks stretched like a long dragon along the northbound official road.
Yue Fei suddenly glanced to his rear right and saw a cavalry unit galloping towards them. His heart instantly leaped into his throat.
Damn it!
Still south of the Yangtze River, and the court had already regretted it so quickly?
“Click!”
He brought the Ak, which he had been holding behind his back, to his chest, skillfully pulled back the bolt, and looked at the approaching riders with a grim expression.
After Fang Er’s words earlier, he had completely shifted his loyalty from serving the emperor to serving the nation. If the newcomers were indeed here to deliver an imperial decree recalling him, he wouldn’t hesitate to take action!
“Hooo!”
“Neigh!”
As the cavalry unit drew near, the one in the lead pulled on the reins, and his warhorse reared up with an displeased neigh.
“Hahahaha, Brother Yue, how can the northern expedition proceed without me, Old Han!”
The man on horseback was none other than Han Shizhong!
Behind him, on two warhorses to his left and right, were two Liang Hongyus.
“Brother Han personally leads the team here. Are you not here to recall me again?” Yue Fei asked, staring at Han Shizhong.
“Brother Pengju thinks too much. With Emperor Taizong personally overseeing things, how could such a mistaken order be issued?” the red-clothed Liang Hongyu said, covering her mouth and laughing.
“Han Lang is the Left General of the Northern Expedition personally appointed by Emperor Taizong. Brother Pengju, have you forgotten this?”
It was only after her reminder that Yue Fei realized he had been overthinking.
Indeed, Li Shimin was stationed in Lin’an. Although he never interfered in court affairs on a daily basis, he believed Li Shimin wouldn’t allow Zhao Guangyi and his son to act recklessly.
“It was I who worried unnecessarily. Please forgive me, Brother Han and both sisters-in-law.”
He clasped his hands in greeting to Han Shizhong and his two wives, then continued, “I have long heard that Sister-in-law is as valiant as any man. This battle, I will have to trouble both sisters-in-law to boost morale!”
“Hahahaha, exactly, exactly!”
Han Shizhong shamelessly extended his hands and pulled the two Liang Hongyus beside him, one on each side.
The news that he had acquired an additional wife had already spread within their circle of acquaintances. Others could only envy and be jealous, or hate him…
Moreover, Han Shizhong himself enjoyed this feeling immensely!
Heh heh heh, so what if others were displeased? Come and defeat me if you dare!
Seeing this, Yue Fei smiled faintly and turned to look at Yue Yun beside him.
“Pass down the order, continue the march!”
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On the city walls of Lin’an, Li Shimin put away his telescope. The scene of the populace bidding farewell to the army was completely within his sight.
Xie Bian stood behind him, relaying Zhao Guangyi’s earlier words.
After listening, he nodded with great satisfaction.
“This brat, he wasn’t doted on by me for nothing. He’s finally made some progress!”
“Your Majesty, when do we set off?” Fan Wujiu asked from the side.
“No rush, no rush. The army’s march is not fast. It won’t be too late for us to set off in ten days to half a month.”
“Hah!”
As he spoke, Li Shimin yawned, stretched his arms and legs, and began walking towards the city below.
Just then, a rumbling sound came from afar. He instinctively turned to look at the sky in that direction, and two helicopters were rapidly approaching.
“Hahahaha, my good son-in-law is back!”
Li Shimin waved his hand and led Xie and Fan towards the imperial palace.
Within the entire city of Lin’an, only the open space outside the palace gates allowed helicopters to take off and land without restraint.
As Fang Er stepped off the helicopter, he saw Li Shimin approaching him excitedly, so he quickly went forward to salute.
“Why didn’t Father set off with the army?”
Just now, while in the air, he had seen the Yue Family Army marching north and had thought Old Li had gone with them, but he hadn’t expected him to remain here.
“I feel you, kid, are not being honest!”
Li Shimin’s first words upon meeting left Fang Er somewhat bewildered.
“Father, what are you talking about?”
“Tsk tsk tsk, a thousand guns, only a hundred thousand rounds of ammunition, averaging a hundred rounds per gun!”
“With the firing rate of these guns, before I’ve even had my fill, the ammunition is gone. Dishonest, dishonest!”
Li Shimin patted the Ak on his back and shook his head with dissatisfaction.
Fang Er felt a mix of amusement and helplessness. “You stayed behind for this?”
“I left you a radio. Send a telegram, and I’ll have someone deliver it to you!”
Li Shimin’s eyes widened. “Just giving me bullets isn’t enough! I want those three giant vehicles of yours too!”
“With those things, charging into formation is much more exhilarating.”
Fang Er: …….
Alright, this guy had set his sights on the Caterpillars.
Helplessly, he said, “Allow me to rest tonight, and I’ll prepare what you want for you tomorrow.”
“Hahahaha, my good son-in-law is so straightforward!” Li Shimin was overjoyed upon hearing this, then leaned closer to Fang Er’s ear and whispered, “Do you want me to arrange some entertainment for you to relax?”
Fang Er: ???
What the heck!
When did this Old Li become so lewd?
“Father, this is not appropriate! Mother Yue is still here!”
“If she finds out, she might punish us with those iron underpants again.”
Back in Alaska, Li Xiuning had punished him and Li Xiaogong and Li Ji by making them wear iron underpants for ten days. During those days, the three of them made clanking sounds whenever they moved.
Jingle bell ~ jingle bell ~ clanging in the crotch ~~~
Yes, it was that kind of rhythm.
Hearing this, Li Shimin immediately reached out and covered Fang Er’s mouth. “What nonsense are you spouting!”
“A group of Western merchants came to this city a few days ago. They brought a troupe of dancers. I was merely suggesting you go watch the dance, why are you thinking so filthily!”
“Do I appear that way in your eyes?”
“Heartbroken! So heartbroken! To think I married Chang Le to you!”
“You actually defile my chastity like this!”
After speaking, he even waved his sleeve and walked away without looking back, leaving Fang Er in a state of confusion in the wind.
Damn it.
Look at the way this guy was acting so seriously. If they hadn’t known each other for so many years, I would have almost believed him!
Western dancers, my foot!
In my past life, I’ve seen all sorts on Douyin.
That evening, in Lin’an city, at the Qingfeng Pavilion.
The father-in-law and son-in-law sat casually in the front row, with beer, soft drinks, and mineral water, peanuts, melon seeds, and eight-treasure porridge spread before them.
Each holding a bottle of Maotai, they drank face-to-face, watching the dancers sway their waists on stage.
“Good! Twist again!”
Fang Er, his face flushed from drinking, casually threw a can of eight-treasure porridge onto the stage and applauded.
He had to admit, these white women’s dancing had more flavor than those young ladies on Douyin!
Talent, this is definitely talent!
Look at that waist, look at those hips, and then look at that pair~~
Gulp~
Fang Er couldn’t help but swallow his saliva. Hmm~ feeling a bit dizzy!
“Slap!”
Seeing his lecherous appearance, Li Shimin slapped him from behind and cursed with disappointment.
“Look at your pathetic state!”
Then, pointing to the bottles of green beer on the table, he said to Xie Bian, “Send them up, say it’s my reward!”
“Let them have a drink to quench their thirst.”
He then turned to Fang Er and said, “What’s your status now? Such a stingy reward! I always thought you were the richest man in Datang!”
Fang Er: ???
Damn it, I got hit for this?
Is this for real?
He swayed as he stood up, casually took out a set of keys, and placed them on the table.
“Old Ge, send this up as a reward!”
When Li Shimin saw the keys, his eyes turned green.
Damn it!
Those were the keys to the giant vehicles! He had seen them before!
Half an hour later, in the inn where they were staying, Li Xiuning, holding a feather duster, glared at the two drunken men with a dark expression.
“Alright!”
“Li Shimin, you’re really living backward now!”
“It’s one thing to take your son-in-law to see dancers, but you’re actually competing for affection!”