Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 696 The Man Who Doesn’t Understand Romance (5)_1

Chapter 696: Chapter 696 The Man Who Doesn’t Understand Romance (5)_1

Zhou Laowu was a straight-talking man. Upon seeing the respectful demeanor of the two men and their gifts, he said truthfully, "I don’t mean to disappoint you both but you’ve come too late. That girl Wei’er, has already left."

"She left?"

Their faces fell as they heard this, and the man holding the jewelry box anxiously asked, "May I ask, Shopkeeper, do you know where Miss Mu went to? How long has she been gone?"

Zhou Laowu, being forthright, said, "She left less than one Shi Chen (approximately one hour) ago."

The faces of the two men changed again, their eyes flashing. The one holding the jewelry box hesitated for a moment then handed over the box. "In that case, when Miss Mu returns in a few days, Shopkeeper, please do me the favor of delivering this box to her," he said.

Zhou Laowu sighed, not taking the box. "Ah, the girl didn’t say when, or even if, she would be back. She might not return at all in this lifetime. You two should take this back and let your Master decide what to do!"

Upon hearing this, the two men did not insist, but put the box back into their sleeves. "If that’s the case, we will take our leave. Excuse us!"

Both of them courteously saluted before turning and leaving. They had been polite and respectful all throughout, without a shred of disrespect or impropriety. However, as soon as they left Zhou Ji’s Roast Meat, the man who had been carrying the jewelry box seemed anxious.

"Second Brother He, we should quickly hire a carriage to go after her!"

The man called Second Brother He stroked his chin and shook his head. "Miss Mu is not a criminal, how can we forcibly capture a young lady in broad daylight? I believe it is better to send Lord Shen a letter by pigeon and inform him of the situation. Let him decide!"

The other one nodded. "Your wisdom is commendable, Second Brother He!" Having reached a decision, they left feeling secure.

...

At this time, in the military camp of the Lingbei army, a group of people dressed as soldiers from Great Jin had just arrived. Holding food boxes and medical supplies, they were led by a guard into the General’s tent in single file. Among these people was a beautiful young woman who stood out. She wore a Qiuxiang-colored floor-length cloak and a light pink gauze hat, with a translucent veil revealing her radiant face.

Nangong Yi was sitting in the camp, examining a map of Lingbei. His army had been fighting against the Meng Slaves. The Meng Slaves, being fierce warriors with a deep hatred for foreign invaders, fought relentlessly on the battlefield. Thus, Nangong Yi was not able to gain an advantage.

Momentum is the most important thing in a battle!

The army of King Qin had traveled from a distant land, and not having triumphed in the first battle, it had somewhat impacted the morale of the three armed services.

Nangong Yi was deeply distressed by this. He had summoned his generals to his tent, preparing for the next battle.

When Shen Furong and her companions arrived in King Qin’s military tent, the first thing she saw was the man sitting amidst the generals. Dressed in silver armor, his eyes exuding a chill, he appeared even more handsome and untouchable. The aura of nobility and authority surrounding him was truly unforgettable.

Shen Furong gazed at him, unable to believe that such a captivating man existed in the world. She only recovered when she saw his furrowed brows, and then bashfully averted her gaze and bowed.

"Your humble servant, Shen Furong, greets Your Highness King Qin. May your Highness live long and prosper!"

Shen Furong’s graceful figure coupled with her melodious voice, which was as enchanting as a nightingale’s song, caused all the soldiers present to divert their eyes to her.