Agente secreto Wind Boy

Capítulo 47

Wu Shaofen lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Tabuye, the garrison commander of Shangjing, has surrendered. Now the Jin army has taken Shangjing as its base and plans to continue south. However, before I came to find you, I heard that General Chenglie came to rescue us, and all the people sent by the Jin army retreated back to Zhongjing. So I did not encounter any Jin people along the way. I just don't know what the situation is now."

Just as Yue Fei had guessed, they rested in the cave for one night and then headed east the next day.

Qin Zhen had a foot injury and could not walk fast. Yue Fei insisted on carrying her, but Qin Zhen was worried that he was also injured and did not want him to carry her. The two could not agree, and in the end, Qin Zhen was carried by Wu Shaofen.

"You should put me down. You're a woman too, it must be very difficult for you to walk like this!"

Wu Shaofen said nonchalantly, "I've practiced martial arts since I was a child, and I'm very strong. What's so difficult about carrying a baby like you? Besides, Brother Yue is injured. Do you really expect him to carry you?"

Yue Fei was a little embarrassed, and his gaze toward Wu Shaofen held a hint of affection.

Volume Two: Soaring Eagle 086 - The Young Man Returns in Triumph

Fifty li east of the hill lies a small town called Longhua, and sixty li south lies a city called Yongzhou. These two cities, which are not usually of great importance, are now heavily guarded, forming the northern defense line protecting the capital.

These two cities became important because a river flowed across their north sides, naturally forming a crucial defensive line.

Yelü Chun and his troops, which had suffered heavy losses in the Jin army's surprise attack, had all withdrawn to this defensive line and joined forces with Yelü Huan and his troops who came from the east, forming the last iron wall.

When Qin Zhen safely entered Longhua City, everyone who heard the news was naturally overjoyed, especially Yelü Chun, who was wounded by an arrow. When Yelü Chun learned that Qin Zhen had not returned safely to Zhongjing, he was filled with remorse. Therefore, this time, Yelü Chun ordered without hesitation that Qin Zhen be sent back to the rear immediately without delay.

Qin Zhen bid a hasty farewell to Yelü Chun, who was leading troops despite his injuries, and Yelü Huan, who was busy preparing for battle, and returned to the Zhongjing Prince's villa that very night.

These days were very difficult for Qin Zhen, and they were a huge blow to her, making her realize how insignificant one person's strength is in the face of reality. However, she didn't say it out loud, and no one else knew.

The Zhongjing Imperial Palace was already in chaos. The fall of Shangjing and the approach of the Jin army even made Yelü Yanxi consider fleeing. However, he thought of his second brother fighting on the front line and struggled with the decision before he dismissed the idea.

With Yelü Yanxi in such a state of mind, Zhao Gou finally finalized the agreement. However, because he was eager to bring Qin Zhen back to the Song Dynasty after finding her, he made some concessions on the agreement, only taking back the six prefectures of Huan, Ying, Shuo, Wei, Ying, and Mo. Even so, this was already great news for the Song Dynasty!

The day after the agreement was signed, Zhao Gou was about to leave with Qin Zhen, but Qin Zhen was unwilling to leave at such a critical moment for the Liao Kingdom, which infuriated Zhao Gou!

"What can you do by staying here? Do you really think of yourself as a princess of Liao and have forgotten that you are a citizen of Song? Have you forgotten your family who are waiting for you to come home?"

Qin Zhen was speechless after Zhao Gou's "shouting". Yes, her father and mother were still waiting for her to come home. Although her senior brother told them that he was safe and sound, she would not be able to put her mind at ease unless she saw it with her own eyes.

"But how can I leave when the place is in such a mess?"

Zhao Gou grabbed her shoulder and retorted, "Why can't you leave? This is the Liao Kingdom. Even if it falls, it's not your responsibility. You've already given your all and tried your best. The rest of the problems should be solved by them!"

Qin Zhen lowered her head and remained silent. Zhao Gou felt frustrated when he saw her silent resistance. Why did they always disagree on the issue of the Liao Kingdom?

"Enough. You must come back with me. Don't forget, you are still my maid. Do I need to say more?"

Qin Zhen suddenly looked up at him, her eyes filled with resentment and displeasure. A maid? Yes, how could she forget her place? Zhao Gou had been too lenient with her, letting her think she could do whatever she wanted?

She gave a cold laugh and said, "Yes, Your Highness, I will pack my things now and go back with you tomorrow."

Zhao Gou frowned upon hearing her words, but seeing Qin Zhen turn away, he sighed and thought, "Fine, as long as I bring her back, I'll deal with the rest later."

Zhao Gou left the Prince's residence. This was the first time he had personally come to the Prince's residence to see Qin Zhen. In the past, he had tried to hide Qin Zhen's identity, but now he didn't care about anything else.

After Zhao Gou left, a servant in the palace told Qin Zhen that Ji Wuhuan invited him to the backyard for a chat.

Qin Zhen was surprised. Ever since she brought Ji Wushuang back from Tokyo, the two siblings had never left the house. Why would they take the initiative to see her now?

With a heart full of trepidation, Qin Zhen arrived at the courtyard and saw that Ji Wushuang and Ji Wuhuan were both dressed in white, looking like two identical people, which made her feel very strange.

"Fifth Senior Brother, how have you and Sister Wushuang been lately?" Qin Zhen felt even more uneasy seeing their expressionless faces. This feeling... was too strange!

“Junior Sister,” Ji Wuhuan said in a deep voice, “Wushuang and I have decided to help our sixth junior brother resist the Jin army, but we don’t know if the Emperor will allow it, so… we hope you can speak on our behalf.”

These words made Qin Zhen's eyes widen. The Bohai people had always been at odds with the Khitan people, the ancestors of the Liao Dynasty, so their request really surprised Qin Zhen!

Seeing Qin Zhen's surprise, Ji Wuhuan explained, "Wushuang just wants to do something to make up for the mistakes she made."

So that's how it is!

Qin Zhen smiled at them, naturally willing to help them, and then went with them to the palace to see Yelü Yanxi.

At this moment, the Liao Kingdom was eager for talent. Although Yelü Yanxi was also surprised that Ji Wuhuan and Ji Wushuang were willing to help the Liao Kingdom, he was even happier.

After recounting this, Qin Zhen took the opportunity to tell Yelü Yanxi about her intention to return to the Song Dynasty. Yelü Yanxi already knew that Qin Zhen was not Yelü Huanzhi's biological daughter, and since she wanted to visit her parents, he couldn't stop her. Moreover, upon learning that Qin Zhen was going to travel with Zhao Gou, he was even more delighted, hoping that Qin Zhen could urge Zhao Gou to bring Song Dynasty's aid as soon as possible.

In the evening, Qin Zhen saw Ji Wuhuan and Ji Wushuang off and asked them to take a letter to Yelü Huan. Then, she walked back to her residence dejectedly, packed her bags, and prepared to say goodbye to this land that had suffered so much in the future.

The next morning, Zhao Gou sent someone to fetch Qin Zhen. When Qin Zhen saw Zhao Gou, he still had a stern face, which made Yue Fei and Wu Shaofen feel at a loss.

The Song envoy took his leave, and Prince Ao Luwo of Jin, as regent, personally saw him off, reiterating his expectation for a swift reply from the Song Dynasty. Carrying the Liao Dynasty's letter, Zhao Gou took a deep breath, stepped onto his carriage, and looked back towards the southern horizon, where a new battle was about to begin!

Volume Two: Soaring Eagle 087 Falling in Love with Your Lips

Inside the steadily moving carriage, Zhao Gou clenched his fists, while Qin Zhen, who was leaning against the seat with his eyes closed and pretending to be asleep, was frowning with worry.

Qin Zhen was incredibly composed. For two days, she hadn't smiled at Zhao Gou once, nor had she uttered more than a few words. Zhao Gou kept trying to start conversations, asking for water, a cushion, or complaining of being hot. Qin Zhen simply obediently fetched him what he wanted. Even when Zhao Gou insisted she say something, she would only reply, "It's what this servant should do!"

Good heavens, Zhao Gou began to regret it. Would using a tough approach to deal with Qin Zhen really be effective? He thought he could coax Qin Zhen with a little coaxing, but now he was as hard as a rock, and no matter how much he tried to warm him up, he couldn't!

“Ahem, well,” Zhao Gou couldn’t wait any longer and said, “I want to read a book, the *Strategies of the Warring States*.”

Qin Zhen opened her eyes, didn't even look at him, and went straight to the other side of the carriage. She took out a thick stack of books from the carriage's cabinet and placed them on the low table in front of Zhao Gou.

Zhao Gou casually flipped through a few pages and said, "It's too shaky, I can't see clearly. Read it to me."

Qin Zhen glared angrily at Zhao Gou. Zhao Gou was waiting for her to get angry, but Qin Zhen didn't get angry. Instead, she picked up a book and started reading!

"Alright, alright, it's not bad to hear your voice," Zhao Gou thought to himself.

Swaying and staggering, Qin Zhen finished reading one article after another. It was early autumn, and the weather was dry. Unconsciously, her voice became strained as she read.

Zhao Gou didn't actually hear a word. He just wanted to see how long Qin Zhen could hold out before he rebelled. Who would have thought that this would be the result!

"Enough, stop reading!" Zhao Gou stared at her and said sternly.

He glanced at the teacup on the low table and ordered, "Drink some water."

Qin Zhen took the purple clay teapot from the side, filled the cup, and pushed it in front of Zhao Gou. Zhao Gou pushed the cup back and said, "I'm asking you to drink."

Qin Zhen lowered her eyes and said without looking at him, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I dare not accept it."

Upon hearing her use the word "slave," Zhao Gou was filled with rage. He had emphasized Qin Zhen's status as a "maid" in the first few days only to get her to return with him, but who knew she would actually sulk over this!

Zhao Gou raised his cup, took a sip of water, and then suddenly pulled Qin Zhen close, gripping her lower body tightly. The two gradually drew closer.

Warm water slowly flowed into Qin Zhen's mouth, her wide-open eyes filled with disbelief! This, this is Zhao Gou kissing her?

She was so surprised that she didn't move. Zhao Gou gently released her, reached out and wiped the water droplets from the corner of her mouth, his eyes full of tenderness. He said, "It's really not right to ruin such a beautiful voice."

Only then did Qin Zhen's mind clear. Her face flushed red, and she turned and jumped out of the carriage.

Zhao Gou smiled faintly at her panicked expression, then touched his lips with his finger. He especially cherished the lingering softness and fragrance of that brief moment. He even regretted releasing Qin Zhen so quickly!

Qin Zhen blushed as she climbed out of the carriage, subconsciously looking for Yue Fei, but from afar she saw Yue Fei and Wu Shaofen riding side by side ahead, chatting and laughing. Too embarrassed to disturb them, she sat down outside the carriage next to the driver.

Liu Qi rode his horse to the carriage and saw Qin Zhen outside. He asked, "Does Your Highness have any orders?"

"Ah, no, it's just too stuffy in the car, I came out for some fresh air."

Seeing that her cheeks were flushed, Liu Qi assumed that it was really hot inside the carriage, so he went to the window and asked, "Your Highness, it's stuffy inside the carriage. Would you like to get out and rest for a bit?"

Zhao Gou lifted the carriage curtain and said, "Bring me my horse. I want to go out for a drive. I'm really tired after lying down all day."

Mounting his white horse, Zhao Gou turned to look at Qin Zhen, who was sitting with his head down in front of the carriage, and said with a smile, "What are you thinking about? Are you savoring the taste of that tea from earlier?"

Qin Zhen was greatly embarrassed. He looked up at Zhao Gou and reached out to strike him. Zhao Gou grabbed Qin Zhen's arm on horseback and, with a slight pull, dragged Qin Zhen onto the horse!

Qin Zhen turned around in surprise, but embarrassed by the close proximity, he quickly straightened his head, secretly amazed at how much stronger Zhao Gou had become. During his months in Liao, Zhao Gou never forgot to study and practice martial arts; with such a good teacher as Liu Qi by his side, he had no fear of not learning well.

Without any hesitation, Zhao Gou put his arm around Qin Zhen's waist, then spurred his horse and galloped forward. Yue Fei and Wu Shaofen watched in surprise as the two passed by, then spurred their horses and followed at a distance.

A howling wind blew in her face as Qin Zhen lay prone on her horse, her back pressed against Zhao Gou's chest. The warmth emanating from him made her panic. Zhao Gou held her tightly, keeping her completely in his embrace, his breath brushing against her ear, leaving Qin Zhen momentarily at a loss.

After galloping for a while, the caravan gradually became a black dot, with only two other people following far away a few dozen meters away. Zhao Gou, panting, reined in his horse and saw Qin Zhen's hair, which was disheveled by the wind. He reached out and smoothed it out one by one, making Qin Zhen shiver.

Sensing the discomfort of the person in his arms, Zhao Gou loosened his grip slightly, but his arm remained around her waist. He said in a clear voice, "I've decided that if you ignore me for a day, I'll kiss you once; if you ignore me for two days, I'll kiss you twice, until you pay attention to me!"

"You... shameless!"

Qin Zhen turned her head and glared at him, cursing him in embarrassment and anger.

Instead of getting angry, the person who was scolded laughed and said, "Extraordinary people need extraordinary methods, so let's do it this way!"

"snort!"

Qin Zhen turned her head away from Zhao Gou, but then felt a pressure coming from behind her. Zhao Gou pressed against her back and leaned on her shoulder, saying softly, "I really don't want to argue with you, but I don't want you to be in danger. If you worry about me every day, your heart will break down."

Gentle words flowed into Qin Zhen's heart like honey water, and her face, which had cooled slightly, flushed again.

Zhao Gou felt an unusual temperature coming from the side of his face, and actually reached out to cover Qin Zhen's forehead, muttering to himself, "Why is he so hot? Has he caught a cold?"

Qin Zhen slapped Zhao Gou's hand away and scolded, "Idiot, you're the one who caught a cold! I... I got it from the sun, from the sun!"

Looking at the orange sunset shining from the left, the two of them chuckled.