"Fifth brother!"
In the early morning, Xiao Fuyuan was suddenly woken up with a sharp pain in his heart.
Then he sat up.
The windows reflect the shadows of trees, gently swaying in the spring breeze.
I wonder if the border in April is as warm as home, and I wonder how Fifth Brother is doing at the border.
"Sister, what's wrong?"
Cuicui, who had not slept soundly, was awakened by Xiao Fuyuan's movement. She opened her eyes and saw Xiao Fuyuan sitting next to her.
"It's okay, Sister Cuicui, I just miss my fifth brother." Xiao Fuyuan said, with a strong sense of worry in his nasal voice.
Cuicui was shocked and couldn't help but ask: "Is your fifth brother okay?"
Xiao Fuyuan looked at the shadow of the trees outside the window, shook his head slightly and said, "Brother Five will be fine."
Xiao Fuyuan remembered that the last time, it was also a night like this, and she was woken up for no reason.
That night, the fifth brother lost his way in the mountains and fell under a cliff. He met the killer who was chasing Meng Zhixu. When he ran away with Meng Zhixu on his back, he fought with wild boars and wolves.
After a night of twists and turns, we finally got down the mountain safely.
I hope Fifth Brother will be fine this time.
"By this time next year, your fifth brother will be back." Cuicui said.
Because her wedding to Bai Zhaomei is scheduled for this time next year, Cuicui hopes that Bai Zhaomei can come back and successfully complete the marriage. No matter whether he has made any achievements or not, as long as he comes back safely, it will be fine.
Seeing Xiao Fuyuan's little figure sitting up in confusion, Cuicui began to worry. It was said that Xiao Fuyuan could sense blessings and misfortunes. Did Bai Zhaomei encounter some danger at the border at this time?
After all, swords and guns are ruthless, and war is even more cruel.
Cuicui sat up and hugged Xiao Fuyuan, tremblingly saying: "Your fifth brother will be fine, he will be fine."
Xiao Fuyuan came back to his senses, nodded vigorously in the dark night, and said firmly: "Yes, Fifth Brother will be fine."
"Sister Cuicui, go to sleep."
Xiao Fuyuan lay down again and continued to sleep amidst Feng Zhiheng's gentle and sweet snoring.
Cuicui was full of thoughts, hugging Xiao Fuyuan tightly and patting her again and again.
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border.
A sudden blizzard.
Let Bai Zhaomei and a team of scouts be trapped in a snow nest in the desert.
The April border suddenly fell into winter again.
Bai Zhaomei lay motionless in a snow nest, carefully distinguishing the footsteps of the enemy.
In the dark night, his entire body was almost covered with snow.
The snow continues to fall, the wind continues to blow, and the temperature continues to drop.
It's April at the border. The weather has just turned warm and the grass has turned green. Bai Zhaomei puts on light spring clothes.
In the evening, he would follow his master Xie Xiaolian and lead a small team of scouts to spy on the enemy.
Before setting off, Xie Xiaolian asked him to wear thicker clothes, saying that the weather on the border looked warmer, but the weather might change at night.
Bai Zhaomei saw the tiger skin cloak that his sister gave him, and remembered what his sister said, maybe this cloak would save his life, so Bai Zhaomei tied it around her waist.
There was an unexpected blizzard and strong wind. If it weren't for the tiger skin cloak, Bai Zhaomei would have been frozen.
Trapped in the snow though.
But fortunately, this violent storm did not scatter the brothers, and the master was still by his side.
Maybe they can go back until dawn.
"Master, are you cold?" Bai Zhaomei untied the tiger skin from her body and handed it to Xie Xiaolian.
"It's not cold. Wear yours." Xie Xiaolian's lips were already purple.
"Master, can we go back early in the morning?" Bai Zhaomei asked.
Xie Xiaolian remained silent. This stupid apprentice didn't know yet. Scouts must be prepared to sacrifice at any time.
Originally, he was unwilling to let Bai Zhaomei follow him. If something happened to Bai Zhaomei, how would he explain it to the Bai family.
But Bai Zhaomei said that when it comes to the battlefield, he doesn't want any specialization. Who doesn't sacrifice in the war? He is the son of his parents, and others are not?
Even if he died, his parents and sister would only be proud of him.
Although Bai Zhaomei's awareness and actions are consistent, she still feels nervous when she actually reaches the front line.
Just like now, the sound of horse hooves seemed to be heard in the wind and snow, and Bai Zhaomei's nervous throat was frozen.
He has been in battle many times, but this is the first time he has done the job of spying on the enemy's military intelligence, so he naturally finds it exciting and nervous.
The temperature is getting colder.
The hoofbeats of the enemy are getting closer and closer. If they are discovered by the enemy, they may be able to rush out, but they will definitely have to pay a high price.
"Xiao Wu, I will lead people to the other side later. You take them back when you have the opportunity. Go back and tell General Meng that the enemy is camped twenty miles away from our camp, and there are five thousand cavalry among them." Xie Xiao Lian told Bai Zhaomei what he had deduced about the enemy, and then decided to rush out using himself as bait.
"Master, no." Bai Zhaomei said to Xie Xiaolian, "If you want to lure the enemy, I will do the same."
Xie Xiaolian looked at his apprentice and said, "You just got engaged, and you will go home to get married next year, so you can't die here."
Bai Zhaomei said: "I won't die."
Xie Xiaolian said: "The sword is ruthless, even General Meng dare not say this."
Bai Zhaomei said firmly: "That's because he doesn't have a lucky sister. I do. As long as my sister is here, I won't die, and neither will you. My sister will protect us."
Xie Xiaolian: "..."
If he weren't afraid of being discovered by the enemy, he would really want to kick this apprentice severely.
Now that we are in such a difficult situation, why are we still so unclear? I rely on my sister for blessings in everything.
This kid must have been frightened out of his wits, so he relied on his sister.
Bai Zhaomei knew that the master didn't believe it and had no choice. Who made the master have no sister?
But his sister not only blesses him, but also his master, Wu Xiaoying, and General Meng.
The sound of the enemy's hoofbeats became more and more urgent, and Xie Xiaolian wanted to get up and charge forward.
Before he could lean out, he heard the horses collide in fright, followed by screams.
Soon, the screams were swallowed up by the heavy snow until they disappeared.
After a long time, there was no movement.
A scout climbed out of the snow nest at the signal from Xie Xiaolian's eyes, checked by the snow light, and then returned quickly.
"There is a big snow pit ahead, as deep as a cliff. They all fell into it and were buried in the snow." The scout lowered his voice excitedly.
Xie Xiaolian was very surprised. When they were drawn into this snow nest, they didn't find any big snow cave like a cliff.
At the same time, they felt very lucky that they were swept into this snow cave by the same snowstorm. Although it is a snow cave, it is sheltered from the wind and not cold. It is surrounded by blocking cliffs, so no one can be seen inside.
Bai Zhaomei was happy. He wanted to say that it must be his sister's blessing that enveloped them, but he didn't dare to say it for fear of being beaten by the master.
Soon the snow stopped and the wind stopped, and Bai Zhaomei, Xie Xiaolian and others climbed out of the snow nest.
A bright moon appeared in the sky, and by the moonlight we could see clearly the way we came.
Xie Xiaolian, Bai Zhaomei and others walked through the snow towards the camp.
This time, they successfully returned with information about the enemy.
"Master, tell me if I can become a centurion next year. When I become a centurion, I will go back and marry Cuicui."
“You don’t have to wait until next year.”
(End of chapter)
