Crossing the grassland, the rough general, please set me free

Bahrain Department.

Lin Shu was still asleep when he was woken up by someone.

"Madam, wake up."

I rubbed my eyes and saw it was Dunzhu, "What's wrong?"

"Husband... Madam... Balin Khan is gone..."

Lin Shu thought he had misheard, "What did you just say?"

Dunzhu repeated what he had just said.

"You mean dead? So suddenly?"

Dunzhu nodded.

"When did it happen?"

"Not long ago."

Yan Lie must be feeling very uncomfortable now, and Lin Shu wants to go see him.

Put on your clothes quickly.

It was now dark, and the camp of the Barin tribe was brightly lit.

Following Dunzhu, we arrived outside Balin Khan's tent. Many tribesmen gathered at the door, wiping their tears.

Heart-wrenching cries came from the tent.

Lin Shu wanted to go in and take a look, but he was not in a position to do so.

There is a custom in her hometown that if someone dies, women are not allowed to get close to the deceased because it is considered unlucky.

So he didn't go in, but stood outside the tent waiting.

Strictly speaking, Balin Khan was Yan Lie's adoptive father. Lin Shu had little contact with him. The dead were the greatest, and his eyes turned red.

The crying inside gradually weakened.

Then a few people came out, but Yan Lie was not among them.

Lin Shu waited at the door for a while.

"Dunzhu, it's not convenient for me to go in. Can you go in and help me see how Yan Lie is doing?"

After a moment, Dunzhu came out, followed by Yan Lie.

His eyes were red and he looked very haggard.

"Why are you here?" Yan Lie said with a heavy nasal tone.

"I...I came to see you."

"Yeah, I'm fine. Shu'er, you're the only one I have from now on." Yan Lie hugged her in his arms.

Lin Shu leaned in his arms, sensing his sadness and helplessness, and gently stroked his back, "Yan Lie, every fallen leaf returning to its roots is a call from nature. He simply went to another world and began a new life."

"Ah, even though I was mentally prepared, it all happened so suddenly. Shu'er, promise me you'll never leave me."

"Well, I will always be with you."

Balin Khan has no son, and as an adopted son, Yan Lie still has many things to deal with later.

Lin Shu was not feeling well, so he could only comfort him for a while and then go back to the tent.

That night, Yan Lie did not come back...

Lin Shu tossed and turned at night and hardly slept. At dawn, he changed into plain clothes and went to look for Dunzhu.

The two of them cooked a lot of breakfast together and sent it to Yan Lie and the others.

Just like yesterday, Lin Shu did not go in, but asked Dunzhu and the servant to take him in.

"Dunzhu, I'll be leaving soon. Please stay here and see if there's anything I can help you with."

"Okay, ma'am."

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After that, Yan Lie was almost always busy with Balin Khan's funeral, and he rested at the main camp at night.

Lin Shu attended a series of sacrificial activities during the day, but just watched from a distance.

When it is necessary to kneel, he kneels with everyone from a distance.

I met Helian Zhen on the way. Her eyes were red and swollen. She looked old and haggard. She didn't look like someone of her age at all.

At this moment, the past grudges and entanglements made Lin Shu no longer feel disgusted with her.

The dead are the greatest.

The three greatest sorrows in life are losing one’s father in early age, losing one’s husband in middle age, and losing one’s son in old age.

"The deceased is gone, please accept my condolences." After saying that, Lin Shu turned and left.

Helian Zhen looked at her back, his eyes becoming more fierce, and his nails dug deep into his palms.

Three days later, everything was settled.

A handover ceremony is about to be held.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and Lin Shu also needs to wear the traditional costumes here.

The hair was braided into strands and inlaid with various gems.

Living in a country where everyone is equal, Lin Shu came here and suddenly became the queen, but she did not feel the excitement of being in a superior position.

The ceremony begins in the morning.

Lin Shu, wearing a heavy headdress, walked slowly into the square with the support of Dunzhu.

Both sides were already surrounded by tribesmen.

Not far away, a group of people in strange costumes were dancing.

Yan Lie stood at the head of the square, dressed in gorgeous clothes.

Her hair was neatly braided and hung in front of her chest, and she wore silver round earrings on her ears.

He has changed his previous image of a rough man. It is true that clothes make the man.

Yan Lie looked at Lin Shu, who was different from the past, with a gleam in his eyes.

Smiling, he took her hand, and they both knelt facing the altar, on which were placed the animal head and meat.

The priest on the side was muttering something.

Lin Shu didn't understand what he was saying, but when she saw him kowtow, she just followed him.

Finally, the priest handed the sword, which symbolized power, to Yan Lie, and the ceremony was completed.

The tribesmen around them began to cheer and sang and danced around them.

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Soha tribe.

Bumtai dealt with Airong Gaowa and focused all his energy on the affairs of the Chaha tribe.

He allowed himself to be soft-hearted about some things, but for some things, the plan had been finalized and could not be changed.

At night I went to Mandulatu's tent again.

As soon as I entered, I saw several brothers there.

"Father Khan." Bumtai saluted.

Without even looking at the others, he sat in his seat.

The other people looked at him, and although they were dissatisfied, there was nothing they could do. Who told them that they were not as good as him?

Bumtai went straight to the point.

"I came here today to discuss with you what we talked about last time?"

Mandulatu glanced at everyone,

"Have you thought about it? Are you determined to do this? Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back."

"Yes, Father Khan. I'm sure you've heard that the Huqitu intend to unite with several other tribes to fight against us. While they are still relatively young, it's a good time for us to take action to avoid any hidden dangers in the future."

This time, Mandulatu did not refuse outright. According to his insider information, Huqitu has not been very stable recently.

Thinking for a long time,

"I will gather my people to discuss this matter tomorrow. You should come along."

"Yes." Everyone below said in unison.

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At night, Lin Shu took off her heavy clothes and untied the jewels in her hair.

Relieved,

"Finally relieved."

Dunzhu knew that Lin Shu had sweated a lot today, so he asked someone to boil hot water.

Now her status has also risen, and she doesn't have to do some things personally.

Soon the servant brought the tub.

These days, Lin Shu has been feeling heavy-hearted and tired because of Balin Khan's affairs.

Soaking in the warm water, I feel relaxed all over.

Dunzhu was holding a handkerchief and wiping her body carefully.

"Madam...ah, no, I should call her the Queen Dowager now."

"Well, it's just a name anyway, no problem."

"I heard the new tent is already being built. We can move in in a few days."

Lin Shu turned to look at her in confusion, "New tent? I think this place is pretty good. Do we really have to move?"

"According to the rules, we have to stay at the main camp."

"Oh, since it's the rule, then let's move it."

After saying this, Lin Shu leaned his head against the edge of the tub and closed his eyes to rest.

At this time, the curtains were opened,

"Ah, Khan." Dunzhu saluted immediately when he saw Yan Lie coming in.

Lin Shu turned his head and looked, his body subconsciously sank into the water, leaving only his head.

Yan Lie looked at the person in the bathtub with a red face.

The corners of his lips slightly raised,

"You go out first."

After saying that, he walked towards the bathtub...