Chapter 397: Using His Majesty as a Scapegoa (1/2)
Pei Qingfeng spurred the horse at full speed and he rode for three consecutive days without rest. Finally, on the morning of the third day, he arrived at the Desolate Region.
In the central region, Pei Rumo prepared to bring Bai Luochu out for a stroll in the courtyard so that she could breath in some fresh air.
”The weather is really nice today. Why don’t we take a stroll around the inn? It isn’t good for you to be cooped up in your room.” Pei Rumo persuaded Bai Luochu.
Bai Luochu nodded and agreed cheerfully, ”Alright, I have been staying in the room for the past few days and my body feels like jelly. I might even be molding soon. It is a good thing to breathe in some fresh air.” She stood up and walked out of her room.
Pei Rumo followed closely behind Bai Luochu while protecting her carefully. After reaching the courtyard, he helped Bai Luochu to find a seat before talking about the problems the army is facing.
”You don't need to worry about the delay. I have already explained the situation to Emperor Father and he has already agreed. You can just rest at ease.” Pei Rumo relayed the information he had received from the old emperor’s reply letter.
Bai Luochu nodded in response, ”You have been busy lately. After explaining the situation to His Majesty, you still have to pacify the soldiers… Moreover, you have been taking care of me all this while. You probably haven’t slept well for the past few days.”
When Pei Rumo heard that Bai Luochu was actually concerned for him, he felt a trace of warmth in his heart. ”You flatter me. Allowing me to take care of you is a sign that you trust me. Back to the main topic, I slept really well the past few days. Because of this short break, I can take a rest and avoid thinking so much about the campaign. Life isn’t too bad.”
In fact, Pei Rumo did feel that his life was much easier compared to before. With his constant interaction with Bai Luochu, he could see that their relationship was getting better. He could even take it a step further and say that they are rather intimate with each other.
Pei Rumo originally wanted to say something to Bai Luochu but he was suddenly interrupted by a messenger pigeon. ”Wait for a moment, I will go and take a look at the information delivered from the border zone today.” Pei Rumo immediately opened the letter in front of Bai Luochu. The more he read, the deeper his frown became.
”Why? Did something happen to the soldiers at the border?” Bai Luochu realized that Pei Rumo had been silent for quite some time and she asked.