Chapter 696: Rampant Mountain Bandits

A pair of legs as tender as lotus root shyly appeared before Chen Wuji and Qin Zhanhong, slender and fair-skinned, with perfect curves, pressed together tightly, seamless, without a single gap.

The temperature inside the carriage instantly rose, and the air seemed to be suffused with a hint of pink.

Qin Zhanhong's move was too direct—he first attacked Lu Wanwan's lower part.

This overly direct exposure made Chen Wuji's eyes blaze, and his body quietly grew hot.

This sudden, wonderful sight—even a deity couldn't withstand it.

"Ah……"

Lu Wanwan let out a startled cry, and quickly clutched her vital spots with both hands.

"From now on we'll be sharing a blanket; what's there to be shy about? Be open."

Qin Zhanhong forcibly pushed Lu Wanwan's hands aside and pressed them to one side, saying, "You've seen me before—when have I ever been shy? Be bold, it's fine."

"But…… but……"

Lu Wanwan stumbled over her words, her pretty face flushed as if it might drip blood at any moment.

She had long been mentally prepared for sexual matters.

Before leaving home, her mother had repeatedly warned her, but even just hearing those words she had already prepared herself for this.

But in this moment and setting, she was unprepared.

"So beautiful." Qin Zhanhong leaned down, teased her, and couldn't help praising.

Lu Wanwan's body shuddered, "Sister, don't…… don't……"

She had braced herself for Chen Wuji to act, but she never expected the first person to touch her there would be Qin Zhanhong, her fellow wife/concubine.

This is utterly outrageous!

Chen Wuji felt hot all over, his eyes practically glued to Lu Wanwan.

The incoming maiden's aura made even this veteran of love and lust, an old hand in the Rivers and Lakes, unable to restrain a racing heart, as if a surge surged left and right within him.

This time, Qin Zhanhong indeed did a splendid job.

Fortunately, Qin Zhanhong didn't take his obstruction seriously.

Otherwise he might have missed out on this world-class beauty.

"Relax your legs, why are you so tense?" Qin Zhanhong said.

Lu Wanwan was too nervous.

Her legs were clenched tight, leaving her no room to move at all.

Lu Wanwan shook her head repeatedly.

Just this is already embarrassing enough, yet they still demand that of her.

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

"Husband, come!"

Qin Zhanhong tried for a long time but couldn't budge Lu Wanwan's legs, so he turned to Chen Wuji for help.

Actually, at this moment Chen Wuji also felt a bit embarrassed.

The situation was started by Qin Zhanhong, and he had been a mere spectator from beginning to end.

Now asking him to go up and act as an accomplice feels a bit odd to him.

As soon as she saw Chen Wuji shift his body, Lu Wanwan grew even more nervous, ashamedly turning her head away and daring not to look.

But her tightly tensed legs loosened a little.

Although she was shy and nervous, since Chen Wuji wanted it, she had to comply.

She could still distinguish priorities on this matter.

"Husband, you still have face." Qin Zhanhong chuckled.

While speaking, action followed directly.

"Truly lovely, as beautiful as her face."

"Yah!"

Lu Wanwan's body jerked, and she tensed her legs again.

Qin Zhanhong wore a helpless expression, glanced up, and muttered, "You won't give me face, huh? We're both women—why are you so guarded against me?"

Lu Wanwan shrank her neck.

She didn't know.

Anyway, being stared at by Qin Zhanhong made her more nervous and shy than Chen Wuji did.

"Lord!"

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded outside the carriage.

Qin Zhanhong was quick-eyed and quick-handed, swiftly pulling the skirt over Lu Wanwan, giving her a reassuring glance, and softly said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Lu Wanwan: ……

She didn't feel that way.

Seeing that Lu Wanwan was adequately covered, Chen Wuji bent down, climbed out of the carriage, and sat up front; this carriage was being led by Chen Wushuang riding ahead, with no one driving.

If it were a person, Qin Zhanhong wouldn't dare act so recklessly.

Chen Li rode forward, clasped his fists, and said: "Lord, the scout ahead reported that we encountered a band of mountain bandits, and they seized our scout."

Chen Wuji startled, "Are the mountain bandits of Songzhou so brazen?"

This news, hearing it, is somewhat…… unbelievable.

When the army marches out, scouts go ahead—this is common knowledge even to children.

Upon seeing the scout's flag, the bandits should know that a large force follows behind.

They actually dared to seize the scout.

Could it be that these mountain bandits are so confident in their own abilities?

"They've become quite arrogant—two soldiers were killed, and the rest, men and horses, were taken up the mountain by the bandits, a total of eight people and ten horses." Chen Li said, "Family Head, what should we do?"

"What else can we do? Speed up the whole army, seal the mountain, annihilate them!" Chen Wuji said coldly.

Really spoiled him, a band of mountain bandits actually dares to Shìhòu Shìhòu on his head.

Courting death!

"Here!"

Chen Li responded in a low voice, then issued an order to convey Chen Wuji's military command to the entire army.

Originally marching at normal speed, the vast army with no visible front or rear instantly changed formation and sped up.

……

Wild Old Mountain.

This is a mountain range where the peaks are perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist, the mountains are tall and the valleys deep, and thorns and brambles spread everywhere.

The mountains are not particularly large, but they extend extremely widely, dotted with countless peaks.

Within the dense forest woven from countless tall trees, a mountain stronghold lies extremely hidden.

Countless men in simple clothing are busy in the forest.

This is a gathering place that, though small like a sparrow, has all the essential organs.

On the ground are Star Fall-scattered thatched huts, or grouped in units of three to five huts per household, some with earthen walls outside, some with wooden fences.

Moreover, some people built tree houses directly on thick trunks and live in the trees.

Not far from the houses, in places where the forest light is relatively ample, they have cleared tiny plots of land and planted some grains and vegetables.

A crowd of people came from outside the mountains in a mighty throng, beating gongs and drums all the way, extremely celebratory.

"Grand Master, we've struck it rich this time—ten horses! From now on transporting goods will be convenient, and we might even be able to form our own cavalry."

A weak-bodied man with a somewhat shrill voice shouted with an obsequious expression.

The bearded leader turned his head, glanced, and said to everyone: "Don't get too excited too soon—these are not just warhorses, but also scout horses from a marching army; their main force must be following behind."

"Sound the gong to gather everyone, hurry and hide deep in the mountains, lie low for a while. We've seized their scout horses; the big army behind will certainly not let this go."

"However, they have urgent military affairs on their campaign; they can't possibly launch a massive manhunt in the mountains, for that would delay the war and the commander wouldn't get away with it. As long as we hide for two days, this matter will be settled."