0p0 Chapter 415 Surprise Attack! A killing god descends upon Juzhou City, and a ghost wields an umbrella
Chapter 415 Surprise Attack! A killing god descends upon Juzhou City, and a ghost wields an umbrella
Snow Moon City.
Since Lu Ting'en's defeat, the city has been bustling with activity these past few days.
Under the supervision of Luohe, the construction of city defenses and gates gradually came to an end, and the houses and residences destroyed by war within the city were basically repaired.
Inside the City Lord's Pavilion, Baili Dongjun managed the city's affairs while simultaneously calculating income and expenditure and compiling accounts with Yin Luoxia.
Since leaving Jixia Academy, the two have been spending almost every day together.
As time went by, the feelings between the two, who already had mutual affection, grew stronger day by day. After becoming the leaders of Snowmoon City, their feelings for each other became even more sincere.
Fairy Luoxia is more than two years older than Fairy Xueyue, but Fairy Xueyue is of a higher generation than Fairy Luoxia.
Baili Dongjun kept calling her "Fairy Sister," which made Yin Luoxia's heart flutter. Yin Luoxia deliberately teased him by always calling Baili Dongjun "Little Uncle Baili."
The Luo brothers of Dengtian Pavilion had long intended to make things happen, and these past few days they had been urging Baili Dongjun on it.
"The Great City Lord is nearing twenty and should be choosing a good partner to settle down with. Right here before you is a fairy descended from heaven. What are you waiting for?"
Upon hearing this, Baili Dongjun's heart pounded, and he avoided eye contact, not daring to respond. Seeing his embarrassed state, Luo Nianse moved closer to Yin Luoxia and said:
"Why hasn't Miss Yin said a word? Does she look down on our Great City Lord?"
Yin Luoxia was busy calculating the money spent on compensating and comforting the people of the city over the past few days when she heard Luo Nianse's words. Her cheeks flushed red, and her pen trembled slightly as she said:
"Senior Luo, please don't cancel on me. Junior Uncle Baili is not only handsome and from a prominent family, but also a kind and good-hearted person. How could Luo Xia be so lucky..."
When these words reached Baili Dongjun's ears, his heart stirred with emotion. Seeing that the two were of one mind, Luo Nianse continued, "..."
"Since that's the case, how about we choose an auspicious day and hold the wedding after we're done with this busy period?"
Luo Fengzhong, dragging a tray of silver, happened to enter the pavilion and echoed in a muffled voice:
"Very good, very good!"
The two brothers were originally sent by Baili Dongjun to help out, but now they've become the ones urging him to get married. Baili Dongjun blushed, lowered his head, and rubbed the account book in his hands, not daring to utter a sound.
Seeing Baili Dongjun and Yin Luoxia like this, Luo Nianse knew that the two were of one mind, so she laughed heartily:
"Good, good! It seems good things are coming soon in Snowmoon City. Feng Zhong, we can start preparing for the wedding feast!"
Laughter filled the City Lord's Pavilion, and the story of another couple in the city was much the same.
A clinic in the eastern part of the city.
Sikong Changfeng had not rested for two days and nights, because the number of people injured in this battle was over a hundred, especially the disciples of the City Lord's Pavilion and the Ascending Heaven Pavilion.
Even though Sikong Changfeng was a skilled physician, he was all alone and had no choice but to work tirelessly day and night to treat the wound.
Feng Qiuyu saw it all and felt the pain in her heart, always staying by Sikong Changfeng's side.
He treated his injuries, and she prepared medicine and applied it; he processed medicinal herbs, and she selected herbs and roasted them in a pot.
Therefore, everyone in Snowmoon City praised the Third City Lord and his wife for their kind hearts and natural beauty.
Sikong Changfeng, being thick-skinned, didn't think much of it, but Feng Qiuyu's cheeks turned bright red to her ears upon hearing this.
While shoving Sikong Changfeng, Zhen lowered her head slightly and said shyly, "What nonsense are these people talking about? What city lord's wife? I'm not even married yet!"
Sikong Changfeng felt a sweet warmth in his heart upon hearing this, and during his journey to treat his injuries, he stole a moment to gently kiss Feng Qiuyu on the cheek.
"You'll be mine sooner or later. Once this busy period is over, I'll definitely give you a perfect wedding!"
Feng Qiuyu's pretty face flushed even more like the morning glow, and she clutched the hem of Sikong Changfeng's coat, muttering to herself:
"You bastard Sikong Changfeng, who agreed to marry you? I haven't even agreed yet..."
Sikong Changfeng put down the silver needles, turned to look at Feng Qiuyu, ignoring the many wounded people watching the commotion in the clinic, and said firmly, word by word:
"Since that's the case, with heaven and earth as witnesses and all living beings by my side, I, Sikong Changfeng, swear to heaven and earth and all living beings that I will not marry anyone but Feng Qiuyu in this life!"
No matter where the seas are or where the sun and moon rise and set, this love will never change. If there is any disobedience, I will appeal to Heaven…
Seeing his deep affection, Feng Qiuyu's eyes instantly reddened. Hearing that he was about to utter a poisonous curse, she couldn't bear it and raised her hand to cover Sikong Changfeng's mouth, scolding him playfully:
"Fool, don't say such unlucky things!"
At this, the wounded patients in the clinic and the onlookers immediately erupted in cheers and shouts:
"Marry him! Marry him!"
"Third City Lord, you're a real man! Now I can drink your wedding wine without worry!"
"..."
For a time, Snowmoon City was filled with joy, and the presence of the two couples seemed to make the whole city even more charming.
……
Qianzhou Road, Juzhou.
This is a small, remote town, only three or four miles in length, with a maximum population of tens of thousands.
The only thing that might make the world remember Juzhou City is the Zhenfeng Silver Mine, which produced a great deal of silver.
This silver mine has a long history, dating back to when the Western Chu Kingdom was still in existence. It was the largest silver mine in the Chu Kingdom. Later, the Western Chu Kingdom and the Northern Li Kingdom became enemies and eventually went to war. Juzhou City was also captured by the Northern Li Kingdom, and the Zhenfeng Silver Mine came under the control of the Xiao royal family.
The north gate of Juzhou City is closest to the Zhenfeng Silver Mine. Even without riding a horse, it only takes about half an incense stick's time to get there on foot.
The Zhenfeng Silver Mine produces more than 10,000 shi of silver, lead powder and other minerals annually. Therefore, the Northern Li royal family has always had a large number of troops guarding it. Even the governor of Qianzhou Prefecture does not dare to touch the minerals in the silver mine without authorization.
Before sending troops to Snow Moon City, Baili Luochen had already made preparations in secret.
Once Lu Ting'en is captured, after a period of rest and reorganization, we will immediately head north to seize Juzhou City in Qianzhou.
One is the Zhenfeng Silver Mine, and the other is to occupy the southern part of Qianzhou Road, which is a world-renowned medicinal herb producing area, including Yaowang Valley outside Anshun City.
"My lord, the scouts at the front report that the defenses of Juzhou have been confirmed!"
The scout, wearing a mask and iron helmet, dismounted and came to report.
Baili Luochen cracked his whip: "How's the situation?"
The scout reported in a low voice:
"There are no more than two hundred guards at the east gate, more than five hundred guards at the west gate, and at least one hundred-man squad at the north gate!"
The south gate has the most, with at least a thousand-man unit, plus over two hundred archers stationed on the city walls, and three hundred-man patrol cavalry units among them!
Baili Luochen remained expressionless and waved his hand: "Alright, step down!"
After speaking, he looked at the flag officer beside him, who immediately understood and drew out two small flags, one red and one blue, from his waist and began to wave them.
The Broken Wind Army behind them understood that this was the order for a night raid, and the entire army stirred as soon as the order was given.
Everyone pulled out the wooden sticks they had prepared beforehand and stuffed them into their mouths, while the cavalrymen dismounted and pulled out cotton cloths to wrap around their warhorses' hooves.
"My lord, the men are gagged and the horses are bound, awaiting only your command!"
Deputy General Chen looked at Baili Luo Chen with burning eyes, his hand on the hilt of his sword.
"Qiang!"
Baili Luochen drew his longsword from his waist. In the night, the sword's sharp edge was chilling. The old marquis's throat bobbed slightly.
"Army attack!"
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