flstandardbreds Chapter 111 How could you possibly covet it?
Chapter 111 How could you possibly covet it?
After a moment's thought, she made a quick decision: "Let's stay here for now and wait for the rain to subside before continuing our journey."
Everyone responded and began searching for shelter from the rain.
Gu Jinyan stood on high ground, gazing into the distance, but couldn't help feeling worried about Zhao Lingfeng in Hesha City.
The current torrential rain blocking the road is an accident, but this mountain road is the only way to Hesha City. If it cannot be passed for a long time, the food supplies of the city's garrison will probably run out.
The rain continued for more than an hour, until the afternoon when the dark clouds on the horizon began to gradually disperse.
Upon seeing this, Gu Jinyan immediately ordered his troops to prepare for departure.
The guards quickly mounted their horses, and the drivers cleaned the mud off the wheels, preparing to continue their journey.
After the rain cleared, the team finally set off again on the mountain path. However, just as the natural disaster subsided, a new crisis quietly approached.
As the group reached a narrow mountain path at the edge of a cliff, several exclamations suddenly came from ahead: "Watch out! The rocks are loose!"
Gu Jinyan's heart tightened, and he hurriedly spurred his horse forward. He saw a huge boulder that had loosened after the rain and was slowly sliding towards the caravan.
Just as a boulder was about to hit a carriage, the driver was so terrified by the sudden turn of events that he had no time to react.
"Quick! Get out of the way!"
Gu Jinyan shouted urgently, and several accompanying guards quickly stepped forward and pulled the panicked coachman off the carriage. Several horses neighed in fear, trying to break free of the carriage shaft.
Gu Jinyan decisively jumped off his horse, drew his longsword, and with a powerful slash, severed the reins that were holding the horse. The horse galloped away, but the horse was struck by a boulder a moment later and instantly shattered, sending dust flying.
The guards rushed forward and salvaged the supplies from the damaged wagons; fortunately, most of the supplies were unharmed.
However, the mountain road ahead was completely blocked by collapsed rocks.
Gu Jinyan looked at the destroyed road ahead, her heart filled with anxiety. She took a deep breath and calmly said, "The road is blocked, and we are afraid we cannot pass through. We must find another way."
One of the guides in the group stepped forward and reported: "Miss, there is a mountain path nearby. Although it is rather narrow, it can bypass the cliff edge and lead directly to the main road."
Gu Jinyan nodded and said decisively, "In that case, let's take the mountain path. Everyone be careful and don't get separated."
After several days of walking around the cliffs, the group finally entered the plains of northern Xinjiang, and the city of Hesha was not far ahead.
Just then, a new crisis struck.
This area is open and mountainous, and bandits roam freely.
Gu Jinyan had already taken precautions, but unexpectedly, a dozen bandits suddenly jumped out from a mountain forest. Each of them was armed with a weapon and had a fierce look in their eyes. They were clearly eyeing the caravan's provisions.
"Put down the supplies, and we'll spare your lives!" the bandit leader sneered.
Gu Jinyan's expression turned cold as he glanced around. Although there were many bandits, they lacked any real organization.
She said in a deep voice, "If you don't retreat, you're courting death!"
The bandits laughed loudly: "Young lady, you do have some guts, but do you think you can stop us?"
Before he finished speaking, Gu Jinyan had already drawn his longsword and said coldly, "Archers, fire!"
Before he finished speaking, the archers who had been lying in ambush around the caravan fired their arrows in unison, raining down arrows that instantly felled several bandits.
Seeing this, the remaining bandits panicked and fled in all directions.
Gu Jinyan pursued on horseback and soon captured all the remaining bandits.
She looked at the mess on the ground and smiled coldly: "How dare you covet the possessions of my Gu family?"
The guards quickly reorganized the provisions, repaired the damaged wagons, and continued their journey towards Hesha City.
A month later, Gu Jinyan, leading a convoy of grain and supplies, finally arrived outside Hesha City.
Looking at the distant city wall, Gu Jinyan breathed a long sigh of relief.
Despite the numerous obstacles, she ultimately fulfilled her mission and safely delivered the supplies to Hesha City.
Under the slanting sun, dust billowed in the distance as a supply convoy slowly approached the camp in Hesha City.
Gu Jinyan sat on horseback, her eyes slightly narrowed as she gazed at the imposing defensive city. Dust swirled in her face as she tightened her armor, trying to remain calm.
Her clothes were slightly dusty, her hair a little disheveled, but her face showed a resolute look. Although she was a little tired, she still exuded a calm self-control.
She took a deep breath, silently reciting her mission, trying to calm the unease that arose from being new to the military.
Hongye, who was beside her, whispered, "Miss, we've arrived at the camp."
Gu Jinyan nodded slightly, concealing the hint of doubt that flashed in his eyes, and followed the grain carts and horses into the camp.
Inside the camp, the soldiers stopped what they were doing and all turned to look at the newcomer. Many of them frowned, their expressions a mixture of scrutiny and curiosity.
Someone muttered under their breath, "Why are there still women entering the camp?"
Such a thing has never happened in Hesha City before! Whispers rose and fell, tinged with disdain and contempt.
She met those gazes with composure and surveyed the camp layout.
These people regarded her as an "uninvited guest" and even considered her insignificant.
But she did not shy away from it. Instead, she quietly sensed the fluctuations in the hearts of the people in the camp from these gazes and secretly noted these subtle reactions.
In the center of the camp, General Zhao Lingfeng walked slowly from the crowd, his expression cold and solemn, his figure tall and upright, his military uniform dignified, and his aura extraordinary.
A gentle breeze lifted his cloak, seemingly silently proclaiming his battlefield prowess.
Zhao Lingfeng stopped in front of Gu Jinyan, nodded slightly, and glanced at her briefly, his gaze carrying a polite yet distant formality.
“Miss Gu, you have traveled a long way to provide supplies,” he said in a flat tone, neither cold nor warm, as if he were simply fulfilling his duty.
In her words, she neither mentioned their engagement nor revealed any personal feelings; she was merely a stranger in the routine of official business.
Zhao Lingfeng gave a brief, polite bow, which was perfectly respectful without being superfluous.
Gu Jinyan's eyes darkened slightly. She had known all along that the two were connected by their engagement, but all she had hoped for was a formal meeting or a sincere greeting.
However, the fiancé in front of her was so indifferent and polite, showing no signs of familiarity whatsoever.
A hint of helplessness and resentment flickered in her heart, but she didn't show it at all. She simply replied with a calm expression, "Thank you for the arrangements, General."
Zhao Lingfeng nodded in acknowledgment, then turned to the soldiers beside him and instructed, "After the grain and fodder are counted along with the army, transport them into the warehouse to ensure that nothing is missed."
His voice carried an undeniable authority, making people dare not be negligent.
After making the arrangements, Zhao Lingfeng turned to Gu Jinyan, his tone as calm as ever:
"Miss Gu, you must be tired from your journey. Why don't you come into the camp to rest first? Soldiers will take care of you later."
His words carried a clear businesslike tone, both polite and distant.
Looking at his expression, Gu Jinyan couldn't help but feel somewhat disappointed.
I thought that after traveling so far, I would at least receive a formal thank you, even if it was just a perfunctory greeting.
However, his behavior made her realize that she was nothing more than an "outsider" who brought supplies here.