Chapter 10, Jicheng
This is the first time Murong Ke has presided over a large-scale military operation. After all, he has achieved unprecedented success, becoming a new generation general of Yan. With a youthful spirit, he gazes at the cheering crowd in the distance, and then thinks of the woman in his arms, whom he loves dearly. This thought fills him with even greater vigor and enthusiasm
The people on both sides of the city gate were densely packed, surrounding an area a mile away. From a distance, their figures could be seen, and they waved their arms, shouting incessantly: "Ke! Ke! Murong Ke! Murong Ke!"
Ke Xiao Lang, our Ke Xiao Lang
A young man joyfully exclaimed, "Ke Xiaolang, you have achieved a great victory this time, how impressive!" Murong Ke curled the corner of his mouth but did not respond
However, although it is said to be curiosity, it cannot be considered as genuine interest. After all, in this era where war is commonplace, capturing a woman for a moment of relief is quite normal. In previous instances, those generals even had ropes, binding hundreds of foreign women tightly as they returned to Jicheng.
The deafening shouts, accompanied by faces flushed with excitement and figures leaping with joy. Chu Si couldn't help but stir. For some reason, a wave of displeasure surged within her, and she silently thought: Even a butcher, in his own land, is a hero!
Understanding this point, she nestled closer into Murong Ke's embrace, pressing her face tightly against his chest, wrapping her arms around his waist, and only then did she stop.
Upon entering the city, it became even more difficult to walk. After much effort, I had barely covered a distance of about one hundred meters. At that moment, a cheer arose from ahead. I saw a group of ten or so young men and women standing to the right of the road. Although they all wore short garments cinched at the waist, the fabric was much more luxurious, with some of them dressed in fine silk.
Standing to the left of the young girl was a tall youth who was quite unyielding. He squinted his eyes and stared at Chu Si. With a coarse voice, he shouted, "Ke Di, did you bring a beauty back from Nan Nu? It wouldn't be the one you mentioned last time, would it? What does she look like? Let us have a look and see what kind of beauty can captivate our Ke Xiao Lang to the point of distraction?"
Amidst the orderly and excited shouts, the soldiers simultaneously kicked their horses' bellies and charged towards the city gate
Murong Ke placed his right hand gently on his chest, slightly bowed his head, and said in a deep voice: "Thank you all for your warm welcome"
The army was twenty miles away from the city gate. Murong Ke waved his hand, and the troops came to a halt. He embraced Chu Si, turned his horse around, and instructed the generals behind him: "You will set up camp here." After saying this, he waved his hand, and more than twenty generals rode out from the ranks, following him towards Jicheng.
Chu Si was taken aback and could not help but say softly: "Do not hold me like this"
Amidst a group of tall men, several girls emerged, characterized by their delicate features, deep-set facial features, and somewhat rough skin. They wore short skirts that reached their hips, cinched at the waist, and wide-legged trousers that looked very spirited. Excitedly, they rushed to Murong Ke's side, throwing the flowers in their hands and the shawls around their necks towards him.
The girl's voice carried a sense of admiration and joy, as if it were a remarkable thing that Murong Ke was so impressive. However, the boys beside her did not share this sentiment. One by one, they glared at the increasingly distant figure of Murong Ke, their expressions extremely unpleasant.
As the city gates of Jicheng became faintly visible, a dense throng appeared outside the gates. Two long lines of people lined the sides of the official road, clamoring and gesturing towards this direction.
He slowly lowered his head, looking at Chu Si, and thought: If she could abandon those weak and incompetent clansmen, no longer seeking trouble for herself, then my life would reach perfection
Murong Ke said with a hint of humor, "What do you mean by not holding you like this? There are no palanquins or carriages here." At this moment, Chu Si also understood that even if she wanted to hide, there was no way to do so. Although there were many horses, Murong Ke would never allow himself to ride alone.
No!
Murong Ke furrowed his thick brows, and his displeasure was evident. Upon seeing the change in his expression, the group of young men instinctively took a step back, clearing a path. It was not until Murong Ke's horse had moved ahead that a young girl exclaimed softly, "Ah, after a year apart, Young Master Ke has become so imposing. Just now, when he glared like that, I felt a shiver all over."
Suddenly, a charming young girl squeezed out from behind the boy. With a quick glance, she pointed at Chu Si and asked in a sharp voice: "Ke Xiao Lang, who is the person sitting in front of you? Is she a Han servant you brought from the south?"
He slowly raised his right hand, and as he did so, the noisy crowd immediately fell silent. Everyone excitedly stared at the handsome young man, eagerly waiting for him to say something
Murong Ke faced the cheers of the crowd with a reserved expression on his handsome face. Only from his flushed cheeks and those bright, sparkling eyes could one see his uncontrollable excitement
This thought came suddenly, and Chu Si couldn't help but be startled. After a moment of reflection, he quickly realized that this was the residual consciousness of this body acting up
As he lowered his head to look at Chu Si, the gazes of the crowd also turned towards her. Long before Murong Ke appeared, everyone was already curious about the appearance of the woman he held in his arms.
The young girl displayed a very rude attitude, and Chu Si couldn't help but frown with her back turned to the crowd. However, Murong Ke remained expressionless. Chu Si was unaware that the Yan Kingdom was originally established by a nomadic people and had only recently been founded, so there were not many customs and rules to speak of.
He straightened his chest, his eyes excitedly gazing at the increasingly prominent crowd, strongly suppressing his own excitement. He lowered his head to glance at the deeper buried Chu Si, and the corners of his mouth finally rose uncontrollably high
Once again, a scream echoed, and in the blink of an eye, the crowd was engulfed in chaos and excitement. Murong Ke surveyed the crowd with satisfaction, thinking: A true man in this world can command a million troops to take the heads of enemies and captives, which is a comfort for a lifetime!
Amidst the cheers of the crowd in Jicheng, the group of riders exchanged a few words before gradually dispersing to return home. Murong Ke, embracing Chu Si, arrived in front of a grand residence.
On the journey, Chu Si was mostly held in the embrace of Murong Ke like this. Unable to resist, she curled herself into a ball, hiding her face against his chest.
He slowly turned his head and saw that the generals were also filled with excitement. With his eyes shining brightly, he shouted: "Brothers, we have arrived home, let's proceed at full speed!"
As Murong Ke and others approached, the cheers of the group of young men and women grew increasingly louder. They rushed forward in a competitive manner, and before long, they surrounded the riders, blocking their path.
As Murong Ke lowered his head, the crowd had already entered the city gate of Jicheng. Inside the city gate, there were also about a hundred people waiting on both sides. Most of these waiting individuals were acquaintances of Murong Ke.
Murong Ke quickly straightened his posture. Whenever those objects came crashing down, he would slightly yield. However, the space on the horse's back was too limited, and he could not yield too obviously, so he was still hit by a few fruits, leaving several red marks on his face
Seeing Murong Ke remain silent, the young girl bit her lip in displeasure and retreated.
Ah, ahーー