Chapter 235: The Little Sister-in-Law Is A Bit Different

At Jiang Jiang Mingyu's single command, the eighty thousand-strong army surged toward Yizhou like a colossal dragon.

He knew clearly in his heart that this was a life-or-death battle: either he would die, or Yizhou would fall.

He did not want to die, nor did he want his brothers to sacrifice themselves in vain.

He intended to return alive, back to Huicangzhou, back to his homeland.

Back to her side.

Yet just as he prepared to set out, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind.

"Brother Jiang, wait for me, wait for me."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu turned his head and saw Zhang Zhang Jiaqi riding a black horse, arriving in a rush covered in dust.

Behind her followed several carriages, piled high with all manner of things.

Jiang Jiang Mingyu was somewhat surprised, thinking, isn't this girl in Huicangzhou helping Zhu Ge Yu find assassins?

How did she end up here?

Could she also wish to follow him into battle?

However, judging by her appearance, it seemed she had not come for combat.

Then what exactly did she intend to do?

Soon, Zhang Zhang Jiaqi reached Jiang Jiang Mingyu's presence.

She spoke, somewhat out of breath.

"Brother Jiang, you left far too quickly. I hurried day and night for several days just to catch up with you."

Seeing her face covered in dust and sweat, Jiang Jiang Mingyu immediately asked.

"Zhang Jiaqi, why have you come?"

Zhang Zhang Jiaqi wiped the sweat from her face and said with a smile.

"I was ordered by Mr. Zhu Ge to bring you a good idea for breaking through Yizhou."

Zhu Ge Yu?

He is far away in Huicangzhou; what strategy for defeating the enemy could he possibly have?

Seeing Jiang Jiang Mingyu's puzzled look, Zhang Zhang Jiaqi chuckled inwardly, thinking, you truly underestimate Mr. Zhu Ge.

Seeing her play coy, Tu Tu Kesiluo said impatiently.

"Little sister-in-law, stop playing coy. What strategy did Mr. Zhu Ge send you with? Speak quickly."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhang Jiaqi dropped her smile and whispered softly into Jiang Jiang Mingyu's ear.

"Mr. Zhu Ge's meaning is..."

After speaking, she pointed to the carriages behind her.

"They are all right here."

Following her finger, Jiang Jiang Mingyu's eyes immediately brightened.

"Excellent! I never expected Zhu Ge Yu to still have these things."

"If we can use these things to break through Yizhou, when I return to Huicangzhou, I must properly thank him."

Seeing Jiang Jiang Mingyu agree with Zhu Ge Yu's suggestion, Zhang Zhang Jiaqi pouted, feigning dissatisfaction as she said.

"Just thank Mr. Zhu Ge? I ran for several days covered in dust; won't you even thank me?"

Seeing her act coquettish, Jiang Jiang Mingyu hurriedly said.

"Zhang Jiaqi, your contribution is indispensable. Even if I, Jiang Jiang Mingyu, were blind, I would not forget you, this great hero."

Zhang Zhang Jiaqi's lips curled upward, revealing a sweet smile.

"That's more like it. Very well, the message has been delivered, and I should return. The matter of the assassins is still unresolved."

She turned her head and gave Jiang Jiang Mingyu a deep, affectionate look.

"Brother Jiang, you must be careful. I will wait for your return."

After speaking, she turned her horse around and returned along the same path.

Watching Zhang Zhang Jiaqi's figure gradually swallowed by the flames, Tu Tu Kesiluo felt a sharp pang in his heart, an ominous premonition stirring faintly within him.

"Big brother, my little sister-in-law seems a bit improper," he said softly to Jiang Jiang Mingyu.

"Improper? What do you mean?" Jiang Jiang Mingyu asked in surprise.

"Have you ever noticed how she looks at your eyes? They are full of deep affection and concern," Tu Tu Kesiluo said mysteriously.

"Deep affection and concern? You speak nonsense!" Jiang Jiang Mingyu waved his hand, saying, "She is Liu Liu Yifei's sister; how could she have any designs on me?"

"Designs? Who said she has designs? She simply cannot control her own heart," Tu Tu Kesiluo sighed. "Do you know she risked her very life to save you?"

"This... this, you also constantly risk your life to save me," Jiang Jiang Mingyu argued.

"Is that the same? You are my lord, Big Brother! She went for your sake! She went for your safety, for your life and death, for every smile and frown of yours!" Tu Tu Kesiluo said excitedly.

"Impossible! Impossible! Impossible!" Jiang Jiang Mingyu shook his head repeatedly. "How could she have feelings for me? How could she be devoted to me? How could she be unable to extricate herself from me? Let this matter end here; do not mention it again."

Tu Tu Kesiluo smiled awkwardly: "Indeed, I did speak too much; please forgive my presumption, Big Brother."

Jiang Jiang Mingyu shook his head: "Rather than speculating on such things, we should focus our minds on the great battle of Yizhou. We must hasten our march and strive to defeat the enemy as soon as possible."

Tu Tu Kesiluo said: "Big Brother is wise. I will immediately issue orders to increase the marching speed! We must catch them off guard before Chen Tang can reorganize!"

Jiang Jiang Mingyu pondered: "Yes, the most urgent matter now is the battle of Yizhou; we must go all out. As for Jiangshan and the state, only by defeating powerful enemies can we protect our homes and country."

Regretting his loose tongue, Tu Tu Kesiluo immediately issued orders to hasten the march. Jiang Jiang Mingyu gazed forward, his thoughts entirely fixed on the impending decisive battle of Yizhou. Fame, fortune, and love must all yield to the greater situation of the world.