030 The Flames of War Rise Once Again

Zhu You Hong conveniently picked up a cup of wine, took a small sip and put it down. Suddenly, his right palm sucked the guqin in front of Sikong Yufei with a “whoosh” over to him. Positioning it on the stone chair in front of him, slender fingertips descended. The music of the guqin immediately resonated overbearingly.

Sikong Yufei rubbed his jaw. After listening to it for a while, suddenly he pinched his fingers to calculate. Closing his eyes then opening them, he mumbled some words, “There is news from Nan Yue. The flames of war are blazing again. First to plunder Yue City, then capture Jin District.”

Suddenly, a spectral black shadow descended. The zither music stopped abruptly. This black shadow knelt in front of Zhu You Hong to report, “Reporting to ninth lord, there is news from Nan Yue’s border. Nan Yue Country invades our Da Yan and pillages unhampered. They threaten Yue City is theirs, that they will capture Yue City in one fell swoop and then progress to Jin District.”

Zhu You Hong dropped a question on Sikong Yufei, “Linghu Grand General is seriously injured. Who is the Chief Command for this campaign?”

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When Linghu Shui Yue arrived at General’s Manor, she headed directly for Linghu Huo Ri’s wing. She hurriedly lifted the curtains to enter and was given a fright by Linghu Huo Ri who was currently leaning on a soft chaise! Before she left, she clearly remembers helping him into her own clothes. But Linghu Huo Ri, despite his deathly pale face, looked like himself, leaning slightly against the chaise, holding a book in his hand, with a face of placidity.

“Little sister’s back?” Linghu Huo Ri put down the book.

Linghu Shui Yue nearly choked on her own saliva! Awkwardly walking over to him, then sitting down, “Yeah, I’m back.” It was clear that she can no longer pretend to be stupid in front of Linghu Huo Ri.

“When did it start that little sister returned to normal? Since you’ve recovered, why weren’t you willing to mention it to older brother?” There wasn’t any reproach in Linghu Huo Ri’s tone. Instead, it seemed he was wild with joy.

As he said this, he stood up from his sitting posture. Though he was extremely delicate in health, as if a gust of wind will blow him over, but his sudden grab of Linghu Shui Yue’s hands were a little forceful. At the same time, he fixed his eyes on Linghu Shui Yue, as if ascertaining if the Linghu Shui Yue in front of him was the true Linghu Shui Yue.

Linghu Shui Yue felt secure in the knowledge of her strong backing. Recalling that Linghu Huo Ri was a spoiling little sister maniac, she didn’t worry anymore. The corner of her lips tugged, her eyes fluttered, even a little flaunting as she mischeviously said: “Yesterday! It started yesterday. I didn’t tell older brother because I want older brother to figure out yourself ah.”

“Where did Little sister go disguised as older brother?” There was a hint of worry in Linghu Huo Ri’s eyes but he was both surprised and overjoyed throughout.

“Went to…bro…thel to play.” There wasn’t any falsity with these words. She did indeed take a trip to a brothel.

“Encountered anybody?” Linghu Huo Ri’s tone was extremely indulgent.

“Met ninth lord en route. In the brothel encountered sixth lord then on the way back, encountered Silver-Faced Yama.” Linghu Shui Yue finally knew what was called becoming arrogant from being spoiled. In the modern era, she didn’t either a father or mother, nor any brothers or sisters. She fell in love once but she was shot by her lover. This Linghu Huo Ri’s indulgent eyes was something she was certain of, 100% certainty.

“You can still retreat unscathed, safely return to General Manor. Amitabha! The Heavens blessing! Though little sister’s luck has turned, but it’s best to be cautious about everything.”

“Mhm,” Linghu Shui Yue sensed that for her to be able to safely return to General’s Manor, it was really some luck!