Chapter 76: Six Hundred Li Urgent Dispatch (Part 2)

Chapter 76: Six Hundred Li Urgent Dispatch (Part 2)

The sky was painted with the hues of sunset.

The war drums echoed, their resounding beats stirring up a spirit of fierce combat.

Within the military camp, at the archery range, hundreds of soldiers formed a circle around a solitary figure exuding an indifferent aura, their long spears poised to strike.

The clash of weapons produced metallic clangs, sparks flying in a dazzling display.

A sharp sword, its coldness intimidating.

Su Er held his long sword, each move and strike filled with lethal force, attacking relentlessly without defense, relying solely on speed to prevail.

"One by one, you're all fighting like you haven't eaten. Come again."

A loud command rang out.

The hundreds of soldiers charged forward once more, yet they couldn't even withstand a single move from Su Er, being kicked and sent flying, groans filling the air.

A cold wind swept through, banners fluttering wildly, carrying layers of chill.

Sword qi filled the sky.

"Deputy General Su, why don't you take over? We're about to fall apart."

Yesterday, Su Er returned to the Su residence for just a moment before riding back to the military camp.

Training soldiers.

Su Han stood straight, gripping the two large swords on his back, casting a sidelong glance at the soldier who spoke, groaning in pain.

This soldier was the rough man who had spoken first when Yun Mujing came looking for Su Er that night; everyone called him Rough Lad.

Rough Lad looked exactly as his name suggested, a rugged man with a full beard that partially obscured his face, but now it couldn't hide his battered appearance.

His left eye was black like a panda's, and his right cheek was swollen and purple, as if he had been hit so hard that his face had puffed up like a blown-up balloon.

Rubbing his rough face, his voice carried a sense of physical pain.

"If I do it, what use are you?" Su Han kicked out without expression, "If you can't withstand the general's strength, you'll be the first to die on the battlefield."

These words were a complete reprimand, but Rough Lad wasn't intimidated by Su Han. He jumped away and shouted in a coarse voice:

"Deputy General, you're just scared! We can't handle the general's strength, and neither can you!"

A three-foot radius around Su Er was filled with an indifferent atmosphere, revealing the spirit of battle and struggle.

Su Han looked over, his lips twitching slightly, reacting to having his thoughts exposed. Then, he spun the large sword in his hand and swung directly at Rough Lad.

"I think you're not in enough pain."

Rough Lad leaped away again.

"Ouch, Deputy General is angry because I revealed your thoughts and is beating me up in frustration."

This rough man didn't know many characters, but he knew the phrase 'angry and ashamed.'

Suddenly, the military camp erupted in laughter, echoing loudly.

Even the soldiers who had been beaten and groaning in pain by Su Er cracked smiles. Though they were all disheveled, rubbing their waists and faces in embarrassment, they were delighted, watching Rough Lad being chased around like a monkey by Su Han, laughing until they bent over, clutching their stomachs, losing all composure.

"Rough Lad, hurry, run! Deputy General's big sword is about to slice your butt off."

Such shouts accompanied the increasingly thunderous drumming, stirring up a passionate atmosphere.

This joy...

Su Er sheathed his sword and casually tossed it to a nearby soldier. The oppressive feeling around him gradually dissipated, and he lightly curled the corners of his mouth into a faint smile. With his hands behind his back, his indifferent eyes exuded the aura of a soldier.

"Second Master..."

This voice, though drowned out by the excitement, was heard by Su Er.

He turned to see Su Dan, the young servant of Su Da, dismounting from his horse.

Although Su Da also served in the military, he was different from Su Er. Su Er was the commander of the Yun Lang Army stationed in Langjing, taking over from Old General Su, leading the soldiers in training. On the other hand, Su Da assisted their father in handling military affairs, focusing on military strategy. Normally, he spent his days in the Military Affairs Office, only coming to the camp when necessary.

Su Er approached in large strides.

"What's the matter?"

Su Dan immediately informed him that Emperor Yu had convened an evening court session and summoned Second Master to return to the capital urgently.

The sun was golden-red.

Yiying had also washed up and tidied herself, dressed primarily in black with a white martial outfit over it.

"Miss..."

She handed a cup of tea to Su RAO, wasting no words.

First, she gave Su RAO the information they had gathered about her relationship with Yun Mujing.

The reason they hadn't found any connection between Seventh Prince and Su RAO was entirely because Su RAO always sneaked out alone late at night to the residence of the Prince of Clear Moon.

The real Su RAO's lightness skills, although not as good as Su Wu's, were still quite remarkable. At a young age, she would sneak out alone, always at night, never accompanied by a maid, with a boldness that defied reason.

Ten years ago, Su RAO climbed over a wall to spy on Yun Ji, but outside his courtyard, she encountered Seventh Prince. That night, Seventh Prince was dressed as a delicately carved little girl, wearing a purple gossamer skirt, so beautiful that Su RAO wouldn't let go after just one glance, insisting on becoming sisters with Seventh Prince.

Following that, Su RAO would often sneak out late at night to meet the Seventh Prince, especially after discovering that her supposed sister was actually a boy, she clung to him even more tightly.

She couldn't bear to let go.

This relationship continued until Yun Lang moved the capital to the current Langjing. The real Su RAO tried to climb over a wall again but accidentally fell to her death.

Reading these events written on the letter, Su RAO fell silent for a moment.

"Yiying, are you sure about this information?"

Putting away the letter, Su RAO lit it on fire directly.

This thing couldn't be kept. She was Su RAO, why would she investigate herself?

Yiying nodded.

He had learned these pieces of information from the old woman who took care of Su RAO and an elderly servant who once looked after the Seventh Prince. Upon learning that Prince Yi was secretly investigating his Miss, he set off from Yunjun overnight.

Riding day and night, three horses died under the strain before he finally returned.

"Yi... Prince... Chi... Shao..."

Mentioning Prince Yi, Su RAO's heart grew heavier. Unconsciously, she touched the pouch around her waist, which contained that token of freedom.

"Miss, Prince Yi is secretly investigating you..."

Yiying also felt heavy-hearted.

"Yiying, the matter between Yun MUJING and Su RAO ends here. We'll put aside the issue with Prince Yi for now. We have something more important to deal with."

The vermilion color around her peach-blossom eyes flashed for an instant before returning to calmness.

At this moment, Su RAO cared more about Uncle Hao's safety than her own.

Her face flushed as she told Yiying about the situation in Tiangu Pass County that she had learned from Yun JI.

Her voice grew even more urgent.

Yiying's expression suddenly changed drastically.

Father...

Suddenly recalling the six hundred li express messenger he encountered on his way here.

"Yiying, don't worry just yet. The situation in Tiangu Pass County is unclear. We still don't know if Uncle Hao and the others are trapped there. The last message we received from Uncle Hao was five days ago. Logically, they should have already left Tiangu Pass County."

Su RAO placed a hand on Yiying's shoulder.

Though these were words of comfort, Su RAO's concern for Uncle Hao was no less than Yiying's. They had to make a trip to Tiangu Pass County.

"Miss..."

Yi Su's voice suddenly came from outside the room, filled with urgency and panic.

Yiying opened the door in two strides.

Yi Su and Xiao Zhi stood there, Yi Su holding a slip of paper.

His face was particularly pale, with a strong sense of anxiety.

In Xiao Zhi's hand was a bamboo tube containing the note, and on her shoulder perched the Lian Pavilion's messenger eagle.

"Is it..."

Su RAO's heart skipped a beat.