bookrebus Chapter 413 Compensation for Emotional Losses
Chapter 413 Compensation for Emotional Losses
Lady Sikong thought about it and couldn't help but feel a deep sense of helplessness. She looked at Feng Yang with a headache and complained, "Look at him, it's all because of his temper! He's spoiled by you all! He's always acting all high and mighty, it's unbearable!"
Feng Yang couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Lord Sikong, everyone in the world knows His Majesty's feelings for you. Please don't provoke him any further. His Majesty is still troubled by the siege. I heard that the Empress Dowager sent a letter from the capital these past two days regarding His Majesty's taking a concubine. Lord Sikong, your affair with His Majesty is no secret in the capital now. The Empress Dowager and the Emperor Emeritus are also very worried, so..."
"Therefore, Feng Yang hopes that you can also regain your status as soon as possible and return to the capital with His Majesty. In this way, His Majesty will not be under so much pressure."
Feng Yang sighed, took a breath, and continued, "Ever since His Majesty parted ways with you in the capital of Dayong that year, he has been deeply concerned about you. You are a wise man, and you should understand His Majesty's feelings..."
At this point, Feng Yang didn't continue, stopping short of saying more.
Sikong Jin fell silent as well. After a long silence, she couldn't help but raise her hand and tap her head, saying with a headache, "I want to be a proper woman more than anyone else, sigh!"
After saying that, he turned and left, somewhat annoyed.
Feng Yang could only shake his head helplessly.
Forget it, let the masters figure out and struggle with their own affairs!
Sikong Jin walked forward with her hands behind her back in frustration. She crossed a large meadow and, following the directions of her soldiers, finally found her troops' camp. She then saw Mei Ruhua and Zhu Si having a barbecue by the stream below the grassy slope of the military camp.
The female deputy general, Mei Ruhua, brought a grilled fish to her nose and smelled it, then closed her eyes with a look of enjoyment. "I've found that the only benefit of spending so much time with adults is that my grilling skills have improved. Other than that, there's nothing else I've benefited from. Where would I have known about these seasonings before?"
Zhu Si, who was fanning the fire, was already covered in sweat. His elegant white robe was now stained black, and his once fair face was now covered in black, except for his bright green bean eyes.
"That bastard, sir! I've heard he's been plundering land in Shengdong these past few days, squeezing those officials and wealthy families terribly. Cartloads of money and jewels are being transported back to Malan City, making a fortune off the war, but we don't get a share, while that scoundrel Meng Benbo is getting all the benefits! I'm not having it! When I see you, sir, I'll make you compensate me for my emotional distress!"
Zhu Si felt indignant when he thought about it and couldn't help but complain again.
"Be content. You've made quite a bit of money following His Majesty the Northern Emperor these past few days. Besides, it's much more comfortable following His Majesty the Northern Emperor than following the Lord. When it comes to battle, it's always the brothers of the Great Zhou who charge forward with shouts, and we just follow behind, cheering them on. When we're with the Lord, we're always at the forefront. But looking at it this way, His Majesty the Northern Emperor is really quite good to the Lord. He extends that kindness to us as well."
Mei Ruhua tore off a piece of fish and put it in her mouth, saying as she did so.
"That's true. The Northern Emperor is known for his strict military discipline. I really don't know how those soldiers of the Great Zhou survived. But for some reason, I still like to follow the Lord. Although he has a bad character and poor manners, there is no pressure following him. Fighting feels like playing around. Sigh, I don't know when I will be able to see the Lord again. The brothers all miss him! They still haven't paid back the money they owe me!"
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"You fatso! I used to write you letters praising you, and you dare to speak ill of me behind my back! Am I such a bad person? Am I such a bad person?"
No sooner had Zhu Si finished speaking than the voice of Lord Sikong suddenly boomed through the air, sweeping past their ears like a gust of wind.
Zhu Si was taken aback. He blinked his small, beady eyes and looked in surprise at Mei Ruhua, the female deputy general who was eating grilled fish beside him. At the same time, Mei Ruhua also stopped what she was doing and looked at Zhu Si with a surprised expression...
"Deputy General Mei, did you hear...? It sounds like the lord's voice?"
The two stared at each other for a while, then Zhu Si suddenly asked in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Mei Ruhua nodded blankly. Suddenly, she felt as if something was blocking the sunlight above their heads. She abruptly looked up at the person who had suddenly appeared before her, and then pointed blankly at the space above Zhu Si's head, saying calmly, "Of course it's the Master's voice, and the Master is right behind you..."
Zhu Si was stunned when he heard this. It took him a while to react and he subconsciously turned his head and looked up!
Sure enough, Sikong Jin's beautiful face, tinged with a chilling aura, immediately came into view. Zhu Si trembled all over and was about to run away, but he found that he was suppressed by Sikong Jin's aura and could not move. So he could only raise his hand and wave to Sikong Jin, saying, "Hi, it's been a long time, my lord. I hope you are well... Wow!"
Lord Sikong gave Zhu Si a good beating, making him howl in pain. Finally, after venting his anger, Zhu Si sat down on the grass. Mei Ruhua and Zhu Si followed suit. Sikong Jin picked up a wine flask from the side, uncorked it, and took a few gulps before glancing at the two of them and saying, "It seems you two are doing quite well with Di Beizun. The brothers are adapting well, aren't they?"
As soon as Lord Sikong finished speaking, Mei Ruhua nodded immediately. "Everything is fine, my lord. Lord Zhu's wife sent a letter from the capital. It took her many days to get here. Lord Zhu became a father more than two months ago. Lord Fang gave birth to a big, healthy son for him. Lord Fang is thinking of asking you to give Lord Zhu a leave of absence to go home and visit his family!"
Fang Huixue?
Lord Sikong narrowed his eyes upon hearing this and glanced at Zhu Si, who was looking at him with a pitiful expression. Lord Sikong raised an eyebrow and said, "Didn't Lord Fang already give birth a long time ago?"
"No way! My son is only two months old! Sir, could you please grant me a month's leave to go home? Twenty days would be fine too! Xiaoxue says my son looks a lot like me!"
Zhu Si said with a beaming smile.
Lord Sikong narrowed his eyes slightly as he glanced at Zhu Si and said indifferently, "How do you know your son looks like you? He hasn't even grown up yet."
"Xiaoxue said her son's eyes are just like mine, hehe..."