Chapter 344: I am Fang Zhengzhi, Number One in the Theory Examination (2/2)
Teng Shisheng finally gritted his teeth and instantly tore open the leather envelope, taking out an intricate animal skin and handing it into Fang Zhengzhi's hand.
Fang Zhengzhi casually took it and placed it in front of him. Instantly, a smile formed on the edges of his face.
”I see!” When Fang Zhengzhi finished reading the contents of the letter, he understood why none of the twenty generals objected in Princess Shan Yu's tent.
Handing over a person!
Was also handing over a sword!
”Guard Fang, now that you know our mission, you should also now the aim of this journey to the Sagely Mountain City. Even though you have princess's token in your hands, we received the orders personally from princess, hence we must hand you to the king of the Southern Mountain Range. Thus, even if you have the token, it would be futile!” Teng Shisheng waited for Fang Zhengzhi to finish reading the contents of the letter before regaining his composure and then speaking.
”I know, however, I believe princess didn't set a clear time for you to reach, right?” Fang Zhengzhi nodded with a slight smile on his face.
”This… indeed not!” Teng Shisheng thought for a while, and then replied.
”Hence, before reaching the Sagely Mountain City, you must listen to my orders. Am I right?” Fang Zhengzhi looked at Teng Shisheng. He didn't conceal the smile on his face.
”Yes!”
”What if I order you to turn around now?”
”That is possible. However, even if you bring us into the Great Xia Dynasty, we still must complete princess's orders, unless you kill every single one of us.” Teng Shisheng replied with confidence.
This was the second time Fang Zhengzhi heard something like that in the Southern Mountain Range. The first time was when he was captured. This time, it was from Teng Shisheng.
The Southern Mountain Range…
Was indeed a land of warriors!
Fan Zhengzhi let out a sigh. However, the most important thing now, other than sighing, was to preserve his own life.
”Pass down my orders. Early in the morning tomorrow, the entire army will turn back!”
”Roger!” Teng Shisheng gritted his teeth. He looked at the cyan stone on the table, tightened his fist, but didn't raise any objections.
”Get a few more bottles of wine, then sit down and eat some meat with me.”
”Roger!” Teng Shisheng gritted his teeth again. However, he didn't exit the tent immediately. Instead, he fixed his gaze tightly upon Fang Zhengzhi's face. His mouth opened then closed, as if wanting to say something, yet didn't speak in the end.
”You seem to have a question for me?” Fang Zhengzhi looked at Teng Shisheng's behaviour, the edges of his mouth curling into another smile.
”Yes, I can't understand!” When Teng Shisheng spoke, his body instinctively gave off a powerful air, as if a beast was about to pounce out from his body.
”You don't understand why I would possess the princess's token?” Fang Zhengzhi looked at Teng Shisheng with a calm expression, completely unaffected by the air around Teng Shisheng's body.
”Yes.”
”What if I said that the princess gave it to me herself?”
”Impossible!” Teng Shisheng was absolutely sure.
”Nothing is impossible. I'm sure that you know ever since yesterday night, I have been monitored by you people in the army tent and simply didn't even have the chance to take a single step out. Even if I wanted to steal… where would I find that opportunity? Furthermore, fifteen minutes ago, I don't even know what the token of the princess looks like.” Fang Zhengzhi casually replied.
”Why did the princess give you the token?” The air around Teng Shisheng suddenly withdrew, as if he was somewhat disheartened.
”This, I don't know. But, I can tell you for sure that I didn't steal it.”
”Who are you exactly? To be able to defeat General Tai and possess such a powerful sword, you definitely cannot be just an ordinary spy from the Great Xia.” Teng Shisheng finally expressed the doubt in his heart.
”Of course I am not a spy. In reality, I hadn't even entered the army of the Great Xia.” Fang Zhengzhi replied very frankly.
”Then you are?” Teng Shisheng looked at Fang Zhengzhi.
”Fang Zhengzhi!”
”Which Fang Zhengzhi?”
”The Rank Four Sword Envoy of the Great Xia Dynasty, Double Roll Champion of the Imperial Examination and number one in the Court Theory Examination, Fang Zhengzhi!”
”You… you are really the Fang Zhengzhi who attained joint first in the theory examination with the number one scholar of the Great Xia Dynasty, Nangong Hao?!” Teng Shisheng's expression finally changed.
”Do you have anymore questions?” Fang Zhengzhi smiled gently. He didn't boast very often. However, these reputations did indeed belong to him. What was wrong with bringing these up once in a while to bolster his self-confidence?
”No more. I have already understood.” Teng Shisheng shook his head.
”Understand what?”
”Understood that you indeed didn't steal it, and understood why princess would give you the 'Cyan Stone Token'” Teng Shisheng took one more glance at the cyan stone on the table and said confidently.
”You really understand?”
”Yes.”
”Alright, then go get the wine.” Fang Zhengzhi waved his hands.
”As you command!” Teng Shisheng respectfully delivered a Southern Mountain Range bow towards Fang Zhengzhi, then slowly withdrew, walking backwards until the entrance of the tent and only then turning his body around.
When Fang Zhengzhi witnessed this scene, he blinked a few times.
As you command?
Your attitude changes really fast…
But, even though you understood, I myself still hadn't understood.
Princess Shan Yu had told me the greatest military secret of the Southern Mountain Range, and gave me the Cyan Stone Token, then allowed me to truly have control over five hundred Silver Horned Wolf Cavalries.
But…
What was her reason?
What does she want me to do?
Fang Zhengzhi couldn't understand this yet. However, when he saw Teng Shisheng walk in holding two barrels of wine sealed in mud, he knew that tonight, he would probably not be able to understand this.
…
The night was as silent as water. Constellations of stars filled the night sky as silver rays fell from the sky, combining with the frosted dew on the ground, causing them to flash with a faint glow.
In a huge military tent.
A wooden pail stood in the center, filled with golden coloured petals and giving off a faint heat.
Within the wooden pail, Princess Shan Yu was lying horizontally inside. Her wheat-coloured skin turned extremely smooth and delicate under the moisture of the warm water. One slender leg was propped on the wooden pail, shaking gently.
Her beautiful hair fell like a waterfall onto her shoulders as droplets of water dripped down.
Princess Shan Yu's dark eyes were partially closed, seeming as if she was relishing in this. Her tender lips parted slightly, breathing out a misty vapour.
On her body, the red coloured cloud pattern flowed around very slowly, maintaining the temperature of the water.
”Fang Zhengzhi?”
Princess Shan Yu's dark eyes gradually opened, as a faint smile appeared on the edges of her mouth. Immediately after, her arm moved slightly. Droplets of water flew up from the pail, landing onto her face.
”If you are really that Fang Zhengzhi, I believe five hundred Silver Horned Wolf Cavalries should be enough, right? The Great Xia Dynasty… I wonder what plans you will have after seeing my Silver Horned Wolf Cavalries?”
Princess Shan Yu closed her eyes once again. Then, she slowly stood up from the wooden pail. Water droplets rapidly scattered upwards, enveloping her entire body. The glow of the candlelight produced an elegant figure on the ground.
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