Chapter 45 - The Marriage Partner of Marshal (1/2)

“Marshal, what are your orders?”

The rain stopped, and it was dark. Outside the inn’s window was the night view of the Liantang Town. Under the darkness, those lanterns shed soft lights. The wet and cold draught of air blew into the room from the window, it was so cold.

The person who came into the house looked at the window and said, somewhat worriedly, “Marshal, it’s cold at night, better close the window.”

Yuwen Tong didn’t care about this hint of chill, “Yue Qi, tomorrow you continue leading half of the people to the capital, and report my whereabouts to our emperor. Just tell him I am going to Tanyang to find my marriage partner.”

“Yes… Ah?” Yue Qi, who was the leader of Yuwen Tong’s personal bodyguards, froze in astonishment.

Marriage…marriage partner?!

‘Marshal has got a marriage partner?’

No, when did Marshal get engaged? He had been by Marshal’s side for nearly ten years, how could he never hear of it?

‘So Marshal tells a lie to avoid the possible bestowed marriage from His Majesty?’

Yue Qi couldn’t help guessing, and began to worry, “Marshal, what you said just now… is it true? If His Majesty knows you tell a lie, it will be the lese-majeste.”

Yuwen Tong looked at him, somewhat displeased, “Who told you it is a lie?”

It …Really was true? Yue Qi disbelieved more, “But Marshal, you once said you are not engaged!”

“I just found I am. Well, save the nonsense, do as I ordered.” Yuwen Tong said. His exquisite facial features looked more handsome that n.o.body could compare under the dim light. But his expression was cold and even serious; that really was a waste of such a good appearance.

Being scolded, Yue Qi dared not to ask more. Although feeling so shocked, he also chose to believe in Yuwen Tong.

“Yes, this subordinate will complete mission successfully.”

“Marshal, do you need to take more people to Tanyang? It is said that the banditry is serious there, not too safe a place to go.”

Yuwen Tong refused, “No.”