Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 362 - 306

"General"

"General"

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On the snowy morning atop Ninth Mountain, the sky was filled with flying snowflakes, and numerous figures began their day’s hustle.

There were servants sweeping the accumulated snow on the corridor, maids hurriedly carrying exquisitely crafted warmers and soup, and soldiers pacing back and forth on patrol.

A figure in green clothes strode like a star across the bridge leading to the Colonel Palace, followed by a person in red armor, the skirt armor clanking with each movement, emanating an imposing aura.

As people traversing the bridge caught sight of the figure in green, they let out soft exclamations, hastening to step aside, some bowing their heads and others kneeling.

Chen Yuan continued forward, and after a few steps, he saw from a distance two graceful silhouettes standing by the balustrade on an open-air walkway near the mountain cliff, becoming a stunningly beautiful scene amid the snowy sky.

One woman was dressed in colorful attire, and as if sensing the gaze upon her, turned her head around, like a glimpse of a startled swan.

The other woman was dressed in a blue palace dress, her delicate, fair hand playfully touching the snowflakes in the air, her expression revealing a hint of surprise, novelbuddy.cσ๓

"Who would have thought this Ninth Mountain doesn’t seem tall, yet possesses such spirit and grace, as if imbued with vitality. It’s somewhat strange!"

"Little Sister Qin, can you discern anything?"

While the woman was talking, she turned her head to see her friend standing still, her gaze fixed in a certain direction. Turning around, she then saw a blurred figure in the snow becoming clearer.

With a handsome and imposing presence, an elegant figure, and a golden vertical stripe between his eyebrows, he exuded a hint of majestic divinity!

Dugu Jialuo’s slender phoenix eyes slightly curved up, her gaze becoming bright and full of charm, and a shallow smile appeared on her lips.

The subject of their attention had finally arrived!

Across, the figure had approached nearby.

Chen Yuan, accompanied by Yun Tiansheng, appeared in front of the two women. His eyes fell on Qin Rushuang, and he also imperceptibly surveyed the vivacious woman beside her, smiling and saying,

"Miss Qin, it’s been a while, how have you been?"

"I, Chen Yuan, have been preoccupied with numerous matters, and I haven’t properly played the host. Please forgive me."

He knew that Qin Rushuang was staying in Jingguan City.

Though unaware of her precise identity, the woman from Imperial Capital had, after all, joined the Demon Battlefield halfway and fought shoulder to shoulder, offering much help. Chen Yuan had a favorable impression of her.

Feeling slightly embarrassed for having Chen Yuan greet her personally, Qin Rushuang replied, "Knowing of the General’s busy affairs, I dared not disturb."

"My sister here wished to admire the snowy scenery of the mountains, so we delayed a bit and even had the General come out in person."

"You flatter me, Miss Qin." Chen Yuan then directed his gaze to the vivacious woman beside her, who was wearing a light blue palace dress. The dress was meant to be simple and elegant but instead looked boldly glamorous on her, with an inquiring tone, "And this lady is?"

Dugu Jialuo’s slender phoenix eyes narrowed slightly; something wasn’t quite right.

Little Sister Qin was behaving unusually.

Her name, Qin Rushuang, inherently contained the character for frost. When had she ever behaved like this towards a young man?

Seeing Chen Yuan asking about her, Dugu Jialuo’s bright eyes met his, then she laughed and said,

"Dugu Jialuo!"

"I’ve heard much of the General’s brave deeds on the battlefield from Little Sister Qin."

As she spoke, Dugu Jialuo’s gaze shifted towards Qin Rushuang, her smile laced with a hint of teasing.

Qin Rushuang, familiar with her sister’s character, remained composed, although her eyes betrayed a touch of helplessness.

Chen Yuan, observing the blue-clad woman before him, saw that her eyes were bright and assertive, holding his gaze without flinching, her aura slightly stronger than Qin Rushuang’s, having entered the realm of Tao Embryo, causing him some surprise.

It appeared she was another noble from Imperial Capital!

Comparing their martial abilities, the gap between Shu and the Central Plains was stark; young martial artists who broke through Heavenly Pass were hailed as geniuses, whereas the young masters he had encountered from the Central Plains were each more formidable than the last, like dragons among men.

"It’s a pleasure to meet you."

Chen Yuan nodded, not dwelling on her any longer, then turned his attention back to Qin Rushuang and directly inquired,

"I heard Miss Qin has matters to discuss?"

"Yes."

Qin Rushuang lifted her eyes to Chen Yuan, hesitation evident on her stunningly beautiful face as if pondering how to begin.

Chen Yuan found her expression somewhat odd, raising an eyebrow in curiosity.

Finally, Dugu Jialuo’s fiery voice took the lead,

"When did Little Sister become so uninteresting? Just speak up."

Speaking thus, Dugu Jialuo had drawn Chen Yuan’s attention toward her with a giggle, her chest garments rustling with the movement, "General Chen, what are your thoughts on the current Court?"

My thoughts?

I stand and watch.

Chen Yuan’s eyes cast downward slightly,

"Miss Dugu, what do you mean by that?"

"The Court has recently appointed a new Demon Suppression Envoy, finalized not long ago." Her smile brimming, she rolled her alluring green eyes with a Three Flowers Seal faintly visible, watching for Chen Yuan’s reaction.

To her disappointment, Chen Yuan showed no surprise or anger at hearing this but simply frowned,

"How come the Overseers haven’t received any news?"

"The resurgence of luck in Shu will likely bring significant changes. The major powers within the Court jockeyed for position ultimately nominating one person, with news yet to spread in Imperial Capital, as the implications are substantial."

"I see!" Chen Yuan nodded.

Dugu Jialuo, who was ready to see a "scene," felt a lump in her throat as her beautiful brows rose, her pupils flashing a bewitching light, her tone elongated, "And General Chen isn’t angry?"

"Why should I, Chen Yuan, be angry?" Chen Yuan saw the probing intention behind Miss Dugu’s words and smiled ambiguously.

"This position rightfully belongs to the General. I’ve heard from Little Sister Qin that General Chen valiantly crushed the demons on the battlefield, stabilized the situation, and upon returning, promptly quelled the rebellion, organized the children of various families to fight against the demons. You are the people’s choice. Now, the Court disregards your achievements and ignores the life and death of soldiers at the front. Shouldn’t the General be angry?" Dugu Jialuo’s eyes sparkled seductively.