newbobooks Chapter 213 Wei Liang's Widow
Chapter 213 Wei Liang's Widow
"Wei? Brother Wei?" Yao Jia was stunned for a moment, then immediately recovered. She used her sleeve to cover half of her face, leaving only her slightly swollen eyes exposed as she looked at him.
"General... do you recognize him?"
Gu Xiyan did not answer Yao Jia's question, but fell into deep thought.
He did recognize Wei Liang, and the two had a close relationship.
When Liang State invaded, he and Wei Liang fought their way out of the siege together. In the end, he took Qin Shang's head, but Wei Liang was seriously injured by the enemy while protecting him and died.
However, Wei Liang left many instructions before his death. He was worried about his elderly mother, his unmarried sister, his brother who was still in school, and even the few sheep he raised at home. But he never mentioned that he had a wife.
Who is this woman? Why does she pretend to be Wei Liang's wife?
His identity is indeed suspicious.
His eyes once again fell on the woman kneeling on the ground.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Yao Jia obviously wanted to trick her into telling something, so she threw her sleeves away and continued to talk nonsense.
“General, you don’t know that although I have not married him, we grew up in the same village. Before he came to join the army, he promised me that he would come back to marry me in two years.
But who would have known... who would have known that in less than a year, war would break out. I and Aunt Wei prayed every day, hoping that he would be safe. I even walked to the Tianxing Pavilion and lit several blessing lanterns for him, but we still received news that he had died in battle.
He must have, he must not want to delay my search for another marriage, that’s why he didn’t mention me to you… wuwuwu… Wei Lang… my Wei Lang… ugh…”
Yao Jia really couldn't cry anymore, and she even felt a little nauseous from trying so hard.
He quickly covered his mouth, recalled all the sad things in this life and the previous one, and tried hard to make himself appear more pitiful.
Gu Xiyan looked at her pitiful appearance as her shoulders twitched due to crying, and his heart couldn't help but waver.
Perhaps I am really too unkind. This woman might actually be Brother Wei's fiancée.
Traveling thousands of miles to find her husband, how touching.
Just as he was about to ask her why she came here since he knew Wei Liang had died in battle, his eyes were flashed by a light emitted from an object on the ground.
After a closer look, I found that they were the wet clothes that the woman had taken off.
He picked it up lightly with his sword and found that not only was the style magnificent, but the jewels inlaid on it were also priceless.
How could a village woman afford such expensive clothes?
I almost got fooled by her!
There was a cold flash in his eyes, and Gu Xiyan raised his hand and pointed his sword at Yao Jia's neck.
"Who are you? What is your purpose here?"
The cold sword blade pressed against her skin, making Yao Jia feel a chill.
He looked up at Gu Xiyan, a hint of panic flashed in his eyes.
"General, I am really Wei Liang's fiancée. If you don't believe me, you can send someone to my village to inquire..."
"Enough!" Gu Xiyan interrupted her, his voice as cold as ice, "Do you think your lies can deceive me? How can a village woman have such an expensive dress?"
Yao Jia's heart tightened, and she realized that the clothes she had changed were still on the ground.
"This dress... is a treasure passed down from my family. I came here to commit suicide for love, so I wore something nice. When I get to the underworld, I can bribe the ghost messenger and strive to be with Wei Langsheng in the next life, and continue to be good neighbors as childhood sweethearts..."
Her eyes were red and a teardrop was hanging on the tip of her nose.
What a pitiful gesture.
Gu Xiyan sneered and looked down at the woman on the ground.
Although she was wearing old clothes, it still couldn't conceal her outstanding temperament, and the skin exposed was as white as snow.
Now the swelling on her face has mostly gone away, and her original contours can be vaguely seen.
Especially those clear eyes, which make people want to find out more.
Glancing at the increasingly familiar eyes and brows, my heart was instantly stirred up by a thousand waves, and the panic in my eyes was difficult to conceal.
An incredible thought made him want to verify it immediately...
Yao Jia didn't hear his answer for a long time, and looked at him hesitantly.
My jaw suddenly hurt, and he grabbed it hard, causing my head to turn to the side.
His hot breath sprayed on the exposed skin of his neck and shoulders.
Yao Jia couldn't help but shudder all over.
Smelling that familiar fragrance, his breathing gradually became rapid.
This aroma...
It is the unique smell of Yao Jia.
Gu Xiyan suddenly released the hand that was clamped on her chin, stood up and turned his back to her.
My heart was beating like a drum, as if it would jump out of my chest any moment.
Yao Jia rubbed her aching chin, glared at him with slightly swollen eyes, and silently cursed him, "you bastard", "inhuman", "torturing beautiful women", "be careful or I'll kill you".
A question sounded above my head.
"How did you come all the way here by yourself?"
Yao Jia rolled her eyes at the back of his head and thought: How did I get here? I flew here in a flash, isn't that cool?
Afraid that he would die a more miserable death if he told the truth, he hummed and hawed as he brought out the story of "Meng Jiangnu" which he had heard in a teahouse in his early years, and portrayed himself as infatuated like Meng Jiangnu.
However, Meng Jiangnu went to a place called the Great Wall to mourn. She came to the place where her fiancé died in battle to mourn and commit suicide for love.
She talked on and on.
Gu Xiyan listened silently.
After she finished speaking, he took a deep breath and looked back at her.
"Since you didn't die, just live well from now on. Put the clothes away and use them when you get married next time."
After saying that, he turned and left the tent.
Yao Jia: …………
Is that considered passed?
She immediately wiped away the tears from her face. She knew that even with her acting skills, she couldn’t fool that bastard Gu Xiyan?
I didn't expect that after not seeing him for a year, he was still so gullible. Such a kind-hearted person is not suitable for leading troops in a war.
It was a waste of the time she spent half a month writing the book on military tactics and formations.
She got up from the ground, picked up the dress she had taken off, and touched the gems inlaid on it.
Fortunately, I was wearing this dress, otherwise I would have no money to go back.
The next day.
Yao Jia was sleeping soundly when she was awakened by the "hum hum hum" sounds of soldiers training outside the tent.
With a start, I turned over and got up, then I realized where I was.
At this time, a soldier outside the tent came with food and asked, "Madam Wei? Are you up? The general asked me to come and bring you food."
Yao Jia hurriedly put her clothes in order, then opened the curtain and smiled at the soldier, "It's up, it's up, thank you, little brother."
The soldier blushed and waved his hand quickly, "Madam Wei, you don't have to be polite. Just call me Zhang Ding. Please eat quickly. I will come back to clean up the dishes after you finish eating."
Yao Jia took the tray and nodded with a smile.
Zhang Ding smiled shyly at her again, turned around and ran away.
Yao Jia looked at his back and couldn't help laughing out loud.
I thought: This little soldier is interesting. He can be so shy in front of my swollen face. It's really...
Yao Jia was stunned and reached out to touch her face.
The skin under my hand is smooth and delicate. The swelling went down so quickly?
No wonder that little soldier reacted like that.
She had to find a way to go to the lake and catch some more aquatic plants, otherwise if Gu Xiyan found out it was her, she didn't dare to think about how tragic the ending of this life would be.
He finished his meal in a hurry, tore a piece of cloth from yesterday's clothes, covered his face with it, and prepared to go out.
But before leaving the tent, footsteps were heard outside.
"Madam Wei, the general invites you."
Yao Jia's heart tightened. Why did Gu Xiyan look for her at this time? Was he planning to let her go?
With this in mind, Yao Jia walked along the way in a happy mood and with a lighter step.
As soon as he walked outside the main camp, he was stopped by a soldier standing outside the door.
"Stop first!"
Yao Jia stopped and immediately recognized the soldier as the one who threatened her in the tent yesterday.
She politely bowed to him like a woman, "Young man, why do you call me slave?"
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