After crossing, I was forced to hold on to my thighs and build a kingdom

Chapter 257 Uncle and Nephew Meet

After seven days of galloping, before sunset on the eighth day, Ye Jinxuan and a thousand elite soldiers from the Northern Territory finally arrived outside Lingyun City.

Glancing at the exhausted soldiers from their long march, Ye Jinxuan spoke, "Brothers, it's been a long and arduous journey for me to follow you from the northern border to the northwest. Let's camp in the woods ahead for one night, and tomorrow we'll head into Lingyun City."

"General Xiaoye may be alone, but he harbors great ambitions. His passion is solely to expel the Tartar invaders, defend our northwest rivers and mountains, and protect our people. His courage and broad-mindedness are truly admirable."

A man in his thirties came out as the leader. His surname was Li and his given name was Chong. He was the leader of this elite force of a thousand men.

Li Chong clasped his fists and bowed towards Ye Jinxuan, then said, "Now, following the order of the Crown Prince, we are here to follow the young general's lead. We are honored to be able to follow him and help him in his righteous cause. We are deeply honored and have no complaints."

"Brothers!"

Ye Jinxuan stepped forward and patted Li Chong on the shoulder, speaking passionately, "Let's be frank. You all followed me from our homeland to a distant land, all for the peace of our country and the well-being of the people. Since that's the case, let's join hands and fight together, sharing honor and disgrace, life and death, so that we won't be in vain for traveling thousands of miles to this northwest!"

These words made the young men's blood boil, their hearts surge with excitement. They said in unison: "We are willing to follow the young general and will never regret it even until we die!"

Ye Jinxuan looked at the team of a thousand people traveling with him. Although the young men were covered in dust, they could not hide the bright light in their eyes. Infinite courage and confidence also rose in his heart.

Northwest Floating Cloud City must be taken back!

That night, the spy planted in the Northwest Army came to the grove where Ye Jinxuan was stationed. After an in-depth communication, the man took advantage of the moonlight to sneak back into Lingyun City.

The next day, Ye Jinxuan and his companions, disguised as ordinary people, entered Lingyun City in groups of three or five.

Led by a personal soldier, Ye Jinxuan entered the Northwest Army camp and met General Liu Zhongquan who was waiting for him.

After everyone in the tent had left, Ye Jinxuan knelt on one knee with a thud, shouting, "Jinxuan greets Uncle Shi."

The sturdy middle-aged man stood up and personally helped the tall and thin young man in front of him up.

"Axuan, get up quickly! I thought we would never see each other again after our last separation, but I never thought that because of this incident, you and I, uncle and nephew, would be able to meet again in just a few months."

Liu Zhongquan sighed and couldn't help but sigh again about the impermanence of the world and the changing times.

After exchanging pleasantries, the two sat down again and began to get down to business.

"Your kung fu is a true legacy from the great general, needless to say. Even back in Floating Cloud City, you were already quite resourceful and both wise and brave. However, circumstances compel you to return this time, and I must first inconvenience you by making you serve under my command as a minor general!"

Ye Jinxuan stood up and thanked him: "I thank the general for his promotion. I will be at your service and obey your orders."

Liu Zhongquan laughed heartily. "Axuan, there's no need to be so polite. I'm just as eager as you to wipe out those treacherous villains who persecute loyal officials and disrupt the government. Unfortunately, we must always weigh the pros and cons and consider the overall situation. When our country is facing the fate of our family, we can only temporarily put aside our personal grudges and unite against the outside world."

He patted Ye Jinxuan's arm and said, "Chen Tianyao colluded with the ministers in the court to slander and frame the general. This revenge must be avenged. Like you, I want to kill him with a sword and avenge the general's injustice."

"But right now, he's still useful, and he needs to survive for a while. Ah Xuan, your uncle promises you that once we take back Floating Cloud City, he will not be spared!"

"Axuan believes what Uncle Shi said. Just as Uncle Shi said, the situation is chaotic and we should focus on the overall situation. Axuan will not act recklessly. Uncle Shi can rest assured."

Liu Zhongquan looked at the young man in front of him. In just a few months, the cruel and fearless madness in this child had quietly turned into brightness and gentleness.

Surprised, he asked, "Ah Xuan has changed a lot recently, and it's a very good change. But has he had any major enlightenment recently?"

Thinking of his relatives and wife far away, Ye Jinxuan raised the corners of his lips and there was obvious tenderness in his eyes.

"To be honest, Uncle, I'm sure you've heard something about this, Princess Dingbei, right?"

Liu Zhongquan nodded slightly. "I've heard for a long time that Prince Dingbei's son, Su Cheng'an, is exceptional, courageous, and resourceful. He's a leader among the younger generation. His consort must be an extraordinary person as well."

At this point, he suddenly thought of something, "Oh right, I heard a few days ago that the white salt launched in the North was her work. It seems that she is indeed a remarkable woman."

"So that Uncle Shi knows that the Prince Consort of Dingbei is Xiaochu."

"Xiaochu?"

Liu Zhongquan subconsciously repeated the name, then suddenly realized what was happening. His eyes widened with disbelief, and he hurriedly asked, "Xiaochu? Which Xiaochu?"

Seeing Ye Jinxuan smiling without saying anything, he suddenly asked, "Could it be your sister Xiaochu?"

Ye Jinxuan nodded: "Just as Uncle Shi expected, the Crown Prince's Consort is my younger sister Ye Jinchu."

“It’s Xiaochu!”

Liu Zhongquan sat down with a look of surprise on his face.

As a close subordinate of Marquis Wu'an for decades, in addition to being open-hearted and sharing life and death on the battlefield, he also knew a lot about Marquis Wu'an's family affairs.

Marquis Wu'an had four sons but only one daughter. He was so jealous that he even let the girl decide on her own whether to learn martial arts.

For the Ye family, which passed down its legacy through martial arts and gained its title through martial arts, this shows how much favor this legitimate daughter enjoyed.

Many years ago, by chance, he met this little girl named Jinchu.

At that time, she was just an ordinary, delicate and soft woman, but she never thought that a few years later, she would become the Crown Prince's Consort of Dingbei Palace, and a very capable one at that, who was valued by her parents-in-law and loved by her husband.

what does this mean?

With the ability of that prince, if nothing unexpected happens, this prince's wife will be the princess of the northern territory in the future. If the northern territory makes further progress, she will be the future crown princess, or even the queen mother!

What a great support this is!

No wonder Axuan is so full of energy and energy now.

"Axuan, congratulations! With Xiaochu as your sister, the Crown Prince's Consort, your future will be more stable step by step. The general's revenge will be avenged soon!"

Liu Zhongquan, having figured everything out, smiled widely. He was about to offer some more words of encouragement when Ye Jinxuan added, "There's one more thing I should let you know, uncle. I was married before you came here. My wife is Xiaochu's sister of several years, and she's a good, loyal woman."

"You boy!"

Liu Zhongquan clapped Ye Jinxuan hard and laughed out loud, "That girl knew your journey was dangerous, yet she still married you without hesitation. Such love is truly worthy of your wholehearted attention."

He felt around his body but couldn't find anything for a long time.

Then he scratched his nose and said to himself, "I left in a hurry today and didn't pack anything. I'll give you the wedding gift tomorrow."

"Then uncle, please remember this carefully. Don't let your head get dizzy and forget about your nephew's wedding gift!"

Things went smoothly, and Ye Jinxuan also showed his usual playful attitude, reminding with a smile.

"You little bastard, you only know how to pick on your uncle's things!"

Liu Zhongquan pointed at the young man in front of him, his tone was helpless, but a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He said silently in his heart: "General, your children have already started their own families and careers!"