Chapter 753: Qiang Forces Approach the City

In male-female matters, Qin Zhanhong could be called a world-shaking demon king.

Whether in a crowd or with few people, she seemed fearless, her ability to control the scene unmatched.

She merely sat in the pool for less than a moment, and now she has firmly grasped the whole situation.

Chen Wuji had become one of those arranged.

The little girl singled out by Qin Zhanhong, blushing, shyly walked over, saying, "Greetings, Lady."

"What a lovely little look, truly endearing." Qin Zhanhong reached out and grabbed the girl's firm bud, her fingernail lightly flicking it.

The girl let out a whimper, her face instantly flushing more.

"Turn around so I can have a look." Qin Zhanhong said with a kind smile.

The girl shyly turned around.

"Not like that, come, I'll teach you!" Qin Zhanhong stood up, pressing the girl's slender waist, pushing her waist down.

"Yes, it should be like this, only then it looks good." After saying that, she turned her head to look at Chen Wuji, "Husband, does it look good?"

Chen Wuji nodded.

How could it not be good-looking?

These girls were all carefully selected by Yu Ren; looking around, not one was of low quality.

He didn't know where to look, and it had been a while already.

There was too much beauty to see, so his eyes were somewhat overwhelmed.

Qin Zhanhong called another girl over and personally began a hands-on lesson: "You all are too stiff; girls are naturally lively and playful—why be so restrained? The master likes lively initiative; acting like this makes it hard to win his favor."

"Kiss her, press your lips to her—yeah, that's right, just like that."

With Qin Zhanhong's instruction, the hot spring instantly became lively and fragrant.

Soft whimpering, each pulse stimulating Chen Wuji's nerves, quietly making his blood surge.

Before Qin Zhanhong and Lu Wanwan arrived, the hot spring was already full of charm and endless scenery, but it had merely remained at the stage of being pleasant to look at.

But now, everything had changed.

It was completely different.

"Come on, another one—come over here!" Qin Zhanhong waved at another girl.

"Do it like this, kiss here!"

The girl suddenly froze, "Lady, can… I kiss?"

"Of course you can; the pleasure here is endless!" Qin Zhanhong said with a shallow smile, "Just go."

"Yes."

With another girl joining, the intermittent whimpering suddenly turned into soft moans.

Qin Zhanhong squeezed next to Chen Wuji, "Husband, how am I doing?"

"You really know how!" Chen Wuji said.

That was the most appropriate response he could think of for Qin Zhanhong.

She really is very skilled.

Qin Zhanhong bit Chen Wuji's ear and said, "Then let them serve the husband how? I and Wanwan will join in as well."

"Excellent!"

Chen Wuji gladly agreed; he was already eager to act.

No matter the degree of the task, this matter certainly needs to be done.

…

Chen Wuji played in the pool for most of the afternoon, only tidying up and standing straight by evening, then left the hot spring feeling refreshed.

Qin Zhanhong and Lu Wanwan continued to stay inside and play.

Qin Zhanhong was very interested in those girls; Chen Wuji didn't know what she was planning, but he was sure she had the idea of taking them in.

Chen Wuji didn't pay much mind either, since Qin Zhanhong does things her own way, so he let her go about her business.

That evening, Chen Wuji held a banquet, attended by both civil and military officials.

Since setting out on campaign several months ago, today had the most civil and military personnel around him.

There was Qian Fugui, his oldest subordinate and old friend, as well as newcomers like Hu Bu Gui.

Cups crossed, the atmosphere was lively.

Chen Wuji also took the opportunity to have a good chat with Qian Fugui.

During wartime, Chen Wuji was busy with official duties, and Qian Fugui also had to stay stationed in the army; when they met, they only exchanged a few hurried words, never having a chance to talk in depth.

"Report!"

As the banquet was in full swing, a scout suddenly rushed in.

"Reporting, my lord, the Qiang People's army of over a hundred thousand has reached ten li south of the city, setting up camp at Shili Ting."

Chen Wuji set down his wine cup, "Have the Qiang People sent any vanguard troops close by?"

"None, only a small detachment of scouts roaming nearby."

Chen Wuji nodded, scanning the crowd, "Who among you has drunk less? Send someone to deal with the Qiang People's scouts."

"As the sages say, not reciprocating is rude; our army previously suffered from the Qiang People blocking the gate, their scouts unable to leave camp—now it's their turn. Having entered our territory, how could we allow their scouts to scout left and right without restraint?"

Qian Fugui sprang to his feet, "My lord, I'll go!"

"Just send a few troops to seize their scouts; why bother about how much one has drunk? Even if I've drunk several jugs, I can still keep watch on this military situation!"

Chen Wuji nodded, "Then leave it to you to handle!"

"But you can brag all you want—however, I must say this up front: if you mess this up, I'll personally execute you!"

"Yes!" Qian Fugui shouted, taking the order, then boomed, "If I fail at this task, my lord, feel free to punish me. Even if I'm half-beaten to death, it's what I deserve."

Everyone burst into loud laughter.

"Gentlemen, I'm off!" Qian Fugui waved his hand hard at the crowd, his steps swaying three times as he left obeying the order.

The banquet had been underway for a while; aside from Kong Jianshi and Chen Li, everyone else had drunk plenty of wine.

Kong Jianshi drank very sparingly, holding a bottle of wine in his hand and sipping it little by little.

Chen Li, on the other hand, didn't touch a drop.

Since Chen Wuji raised his troops, Chen Li has almost completely given up all his hobbies.

He was originally a man of few words, and now he shows even greater restraint.

"The Qiang People have set up camp ten li south of the city; they seem to intend to attack!" Xu Zengyi suddenly said.

Chen Wuji nodded; this was already quite obvious.

If they had no intention to attack the city, they could not have stationed the Daying at Shili Ting.

Shili Ting, in Da Yu, is a very common place name; basically every city has one, or even two, such spots.

Pavilions not frequented by literati are simply called Shili Ting.

Some are given a different name by literati in a poetic mood, who also leave a few lines of verse, but essentially they remain Shili Ting.

This pavilion can be said to be an extension of the city outward.

When people see off guests leaving the city, they usually accompany them to Shili Ting before waving goodbye.

"I don't care how they will take the city, but the supply route is worrying; what are your thoughts, everyone?" Chen Wuji said.

He now has an army of eighty thousand, inside and outside the city, most of them elite.

The Qiang People attack with twice his forces; it's not that Chen Wuji is reckless—he really doesn't take them seriously.

Even without using the Shocking Heaven Thunder, defending the city should be safe.

But regarding provisions, there are likely many changes.

The Qiang People are all cavalry, swift as wind; if they continually harass the supply route, even if Lü Ji personally oversees the defense, getting grain to Zhuque City would likely be difficult.