lcionline Chapter 131 His Highness the King of Qin's Anti-Wolf Measures
Chapter 131 His Highness the King of Qin's Anti-Wolf Measures
Su Mowan was stunned.
She wasn't very familiar with the name 'Chaoyang' before, but she had heard the name 'Jiang Zhuo' countless times.
Because Chaoyang was only the deputy commander of the Snow Shadow Guard, while Jiang Zhuo was the famous commander of the Snow Shadow Guard!
I first heard of Jiang Zhuo's name in the northern border region.
Su Yuandao was stationed in the northern border region, while Murong Jing's Tian Shu Army was stationed in the southern border region.
The northern frontier is inhabited by Tartars, and the southern frontier by barbarians.
Although the Tartars were fierce and brave, they were no match for the cunning and treacherous nature of the barbarians.
However, the Tian Shu Army has never suffered a defeat, which is something Su Mowan has always admired.
Not to mention that Murong Jing never needed to personally oversee things; once the Snow Shadow Guards appeared, no one could rival them! Such an arrogant and domineering demeanor made Su Mowan silently remember the existence of the Snow Shadow Guards.
Of course, he also remembered Jiang Zhuo, the commander of the Snow Shadow Guard.
Well, when Su Mowan first learned about Jiang Zhuo, she was initially impressed and full of admiration, and then she was surprised.
At first, I admired Jiang Zhuo's skills, but later I was surprised by his age.
Jiang Zhuo is only two years older than Su Mowan!
In other words, he was only seventeen years old when he first learned about Jiang Zhuo two years ago!
He's only nineteen now!
At such a young age, he has already assumed the position of commander of the Snow Shadow Guard, which undoubtedly shows that he is a born military talent.
It should be noted that the Snow Shadow Guards were the elite of Murong Jing's forces. Although they numbered only 30,000, they were more important than the 100,000 Valiant Cavalry Guards.
So, the young man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, as clear as a gentle breeze and a bright moon, in front of me is Jiang Zhuo, whom I have heard of for a long time but have never met?
Jiang Zhuo was dressed in a crimson brocade robe, which made his figure appear tall and straight, and his imposing manner made him look like a sharp sword waiting to be drawn, exuding a chilling aura.
He handed the reins to the servant who came out of the mansion to greet him and turned around.
Su Mowan was finally able to appreciate her face from the side.
My impression of them instantly improved.
Qinghe, who was standing to the side, also didn't recognize Jiang Zhuo, and her eyes lit up as well.
Seeing that Consort Su and Qinghe were both staring intently at Jiang Zhuo, Yinshuang coughed. Qinghe blushed, realizing her rudeness, and immediately lowered her head, her face turning red.
Only Su Mowan looked completely upright and had a clear conscience.
Poor Jiang Zhuo, driven by a vague and ambiguous transfer order, hurriedly rode from Jiangnan for three days and two nights before finally arriving in the capital.
He knew that Murong Jing had taken two concubines.
So when he turned around, he found himself being stared at by a beautiful young woman. He immediately stepped forward and bowed.
"Jiang Zhuo has met the concubine."
Just like a person, a voice can be pleasing to the ear.
Su Mowan secretly praised him for his 'cleverness' and stepped forward gracefully: "Young Master Jiang, there's no need for such formality. I've long admired your name, and it's a pleasure to finally meet you today. I regret that we haven't met sooner!"
"..."
Jiang Zhuo didn't know how to respond to those words.
Yinshuang coughed softly and said to Jiang Zhuo, "This is Consort Su from the manor."
Seeing that Jiang Zhuo was hesitating whether to say "Greetings, Consort Su", Su Mowan quickly reached out to stop him: "Young Master Jiang must be tired from your journey. There's no need to waste your time here. His Highness should be waiting to see you."
This is true.
Remembering the urgent message sent by carrier pigeon, Jiang Zhuo didn't delay any longer. He took a long stride and disappeared in a few steps.
"I wonder what's going on. It takes more than half a month to travel from Jiangnan to the capital, doesn't it? You seem to be in such a hurry, Young Master Jiang. Could it be that something has happened in the Southern Frontier?"
Qinghe blinked her big eyes, looking very curious.
Although she had never met Jiang Zhuo, she had heard of his name countless times and knew that the Snow Shadow Guard was currently in Jiangnan. The only thing that could make Jiang Zhuo rush back so urgently was the matter in the Southern Frontier.
In fact, not to mention the three people secretly speculating here, even Jiang Zhuo himself didn't know what he was rushing back to the capital for.
He was in the camp training people when suddenly a carrier pigeon landed on his shoulder. The note only told him to return to the capital's palace within three days.
Even after changing three fine horses, it still took three days and two nights. Jiang Zhuo felt that his prince must have some extremely urgent matter to attend to when he issued such a 'life-threatening' order.
So he hurriedly went to Fenghua Palace, and after being led by Feng Yue to the study, he was completely dumbfounded when he saw the leisurely-looking prince.
Judging from the prince's appearance, he doesn't seem to have anything urgent to attend to!
Feng Yue was unaware that Jiang Zhuo had been summoned back by his master, and he was curious about it as well.
Seeing the blank expressions on the faces of his two subordinates, Murong Jing coughed and spoke, "Didn't I tell you to return to the capital within three days?"
Jiang Zhuo wanted to say something, his lips moved but he didn't say anything in the end, while Feng Yue's legs trembled.
Only three days are allotted to travel from Jiangnan to the capital?
Even carrier pigeons take two days to fly!
Moreover, when did the prince secretly send a letter to Jiang Zhuo? How could he, who serves him every day, not know?
Seeing Jiang Zhuo waiting for reprimand with a stern face, His Highness the Prince of Qin coughed again: "What unusual developments have occurred in the Southern Frontier recently?"
"Your Highness, there is no unusual activity."
Jiang Zhuo gave a serious answer, but inwardly he was filled with doubt.
When has there ever been any unusual activity that he didn't report on his own initiative? Could it be that the Prince has received some information that he is unaware of?
What surprised Jiang Zhuo even more was what His Highness the Prince of Qin said next.
"Since there is no unusual activity in the southern border, you should stay in the capital for a while."
Jiang Zhuo was stunned.
Feng Yue was also stunned.
Making someone run themselves ragged back to the capital, all it takes is a few words? Feng Yue glanced at Jiang Zhuo beside him, expressing his sympathy.
Jiang Zhuo himself was extremely frustrated. In Su Mowan's words, it felt like ten thousand alpacas were galloping past.
Although Jiang Zhuo was used to obeying orders, this time he decided to ask a question.
"Is there anything your Highness needs me to do?"
There are many things to deal with.
His Highness the Prince of Qin's expression was inscrutable. He had originally ordered Jiang Zhuo to arrive within three days, but the useless fellow had been running around for three days and two nights, which meant he couldn't go to the painting pavilion with Su Mowan this morning.
Who knows, another wild fox might appear on the road.
Murong Jing said expressionlessly, "Your next task is to stay by Consort Su's side and protect her safety."
"..."
Jiang Zhuo was stunned.
So, he rushed to the backyard of the Prince's mansion to protect the women for his master.
With so many guards and bodyguards in the mansion, why did they have to summon him back from all the way to Jiangnan?
Feng Yue understood immediately, and then secretly rejoiced.
How could he not be happy? His master finally realized he needed to take precautions against wolves!
As for Jiang Zhuo, who was used to defend against wolves, he was deeply frustrated.
As a prodigy who roamed the battlefield, he was suddenly summoned back to the manor, only to be used as a bodyguard for women.
Jiang Zhuo found it hard to accept.
Fortunately, he was used to obeying orders and knew that his lord's orders had never been revoked, so he quickly came to terms with it.