The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

After Meng Yi and Meng Tian had some discussion, they returned to the west wing.

Meng Yi gently pushed open the door and saw Lu Su sitting on the soft couch by the window. The sunlight shone on her through the window, making her skin as delicate as white jade.

Lu Su was holding a piece of embroidery cloth in her hand and was concentrating on embroidering a sachet.

Seeing Meng Yi coming in, Lu Su raised her head, her eyes full of gentle smiles, like peach blossoms blooming in spring, "Husband, you are back."

Meng Yi walked over to her and sat down, hugged Lu Su and said softly: "My wife, do you miss your husband?"

Lu Su's face turned slightly red, as gorgeous as the sunset. She hit Meng Yi's chest lightly and said angrily, "You just tease me all day long." There was a hint of coquettishness in her tone, which made people feel pity for her.

Meng Yi then slowly recounted the recent military events and the situation in Daqin. Every word was extremely heavy, as if weighing on Lu Su's heart.

Lu Su listened quietly, his brows gradually furrowed, his heart filled with worry.

She held Meng Yi's hand tightly and said, "My husband, the world is so turbulent now. You and my brother must be careful!"

Meng Yi sensed Lu Su's worry. He squeezed her hand firmly and said comfortingly, "Don't be afraid, my lady. My two brothers will definitely protect the Meng family. However, the days ahead may not be peaceful."

Lu Su's eyes became firm, and her gaze was as bright as the stars. "Wherever my husband is, I will be there. No matter the weather, I will be by your side."

Suddenly, Lu Su thought of something, her face turned pale, and she hurriedly said: "Husband, what about my father and mother in Pei County? Will they..." Her voice was full of fear, as if she had seen the most terrible thing.

Meng Yi touched Lu Su's nose and said soothingly, "Don't worry, my lady. I've checked. Sishui County is currently safe. Only a small group of rebels were repelled by Brother Bai. Besides, Liu Bang is here. My father-in-law and mother-in-law are sure to be safe. If you are worried, I will secretly send someone to check on them."

Hearing this, the worry on Lu Su's face eased a little. She leaned gently in Meng Yi's arms, feeling his warmth.

Meng Yi gently picked up the delicate embroidery in her hand and said, changing the subject: "Madam, the needlework is becoming more and more delicate."

A look of pride appeared on Lu Su's face, and she whispered, "Just to serve my husband, I have to be more attentive." Her eyes fell gently on Meng Yi, her eyes full of love.

Meng Yi smiled slightly and asked, "Madam, where is Hao'er? Why don't you see him?"

Lu Su jokingly said, "Husband, you still care about your son! Hao'er is now following Xuan'er's enlightenment!"

Meng Yi's lips curled up slightly, and he chuckled softly. A subtle cunning flashed in his eyes, and he said softly, "Ever since I met my wife, there is no room for anything else in my heart! My heart and eyes are filled with my wife~"

As soon as he finished speaking, Meng Yi moved forward slightly, and then kissed Lu Su's cherry-like red lips very gently.

At the moment their lips touched, Lu Su's delicate body couldn't help but tremble slightly. Her beautiful eyes, which were originally as clear as water, gradually became a little blurred, as if covered with a thin layer of mist, which made people feel pity and love.

Meng Yi stretched out a broad and warm hand and gently stroked Lu Su's pink, white and delicate cheek, carefully feeling the delicacy and smoothness of her skin.

At this moment, Lu Su's voice was as light as the fluttering of a mosquito's wings, but the deep affection contained in it was self-evident: "Husband...I also miss you day and night."

After saying this, two charming blushes appeared on Lu Su's cheeks, as beautiful as the peach blossoms blooming in spring.

As time went by, Meng Yi's breathing began to become gradually rapid, and his other hand was not idle either, slowly untying the belt around Lu Su's waist.

As the belt was loosened, Lu Su's light pink shirt quietly slid to the ground, revealing her delicate skin that was as crystal clear and flawless as white jade.

For a moment, the whole house was filled with an ambiguous and charming atmosphere.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the room became increasingly hot, and the gentle and low moans came one after another, interweaving into a touching melody.

The bodies of Meng Yi and Lu Su were tightly entangled together, inseparable and blending seamlessly.

Their breaths blended with each other, and it seemed that every breath was telling each other the deep longing accumulated during the six months of separation.

In the evening, the setting sun was as red as blood, illuminating the hurried figures of Kuai Che and Li Ziwei.

The two arrived at the mansion and stepped into the study.

In the study, in front of the antique desk, Meng Yi poured a cup of tea for Kuai Che and Li Ziwei respectively, and the three of them slowly sat down.

Kuai Che's face was solemn, and he said seriously: "General, there is a situation in Jiangdong!"

When Meng Yi heard this, his heart tightened. He thought that it was his master Xiang Liang and his sworn brother Xiang Yu who had rebelled, so he didn't take it seriously.

He picked up the teacup, blew away the steam on the surface, took a sip, and said, "What's wrong, sir? What's so urgent?"

Kuai Che hurriedly said, "General, Li Xin, Marquis of Longxi, is dead. He was beheaded by Xiang Yu."

Meng Yi stood up abruptly, nearly dropping the teacup in his hand. His expression was filled with shock, his eyes widening as he asked in disbelief, "How could this be? General Li Xin and Xiang Yu had no connection, so why would Xiang Yu kill him?"

Kuai Che sighed and said, "I heard it's a fight for a strategic location. Let Ziwei tell you the details!"

Li Ziwei quickly said, "General, since returning, I've been paying close attention to intelligence reports from the Guandong region. Three months ago, Xiang Liang, uncle and nephew, led their troops in rebellion in the Jiangdong region, establishing themselves as governors of Kuaiji County. They quickly captured the entire county and recruited a large number of Jiangdong men. General Li Xin, Marquis of Longxi, retreated into the mountains after withdrawing his troops from Nanye. A while ago, due to a shortage of food and supplies and numerous casualties, he led his troops to capture Taimo County in Kuaiji County. Unexpectedly, the two forces clashed, and Xiang Yu led 5000 Jiangdong men to recapture Taimo County. In the end, Marquis of Longxi was beheaded."

Meng Yi clenched his fists, thinking to himself that something was wrong.

His eyes revealed worry and uneasiness, and he thought to himself, "This is bad. They'll have no way out. Li Xin has accompanied Prince Fusu on the frontier for many years, and their friendship is deep. His son, Li Ze, is also deeply trusted by Prince Fusu. Now that Brother Xiang Yu has killed Li Xin, I'm afraid Li Ze will continue to fight him to the death!"

The atmosphere in the study became tense and solemn, and the three of them remained silent.

Outside the window, night gradually falls and everything is quiet.

After a moment, Meng Yi frowned and asked anxiously, "Has the news been passed back to Jiuyuan yet?"

Li Ziwei said solemnly, "News will arrive in seven or eight days at the least, and half a month at the most. By then, I'm afraid the rebel forces everywhere will become even more rampant, and the situation will be even more difficult to control."

Meng Yi paced back and forth in the room. His steps seemed heavy, as if every step carried a huge pressure.

He paced back and forth, his head lowered in thought, as if he was thinking about how to deal with the situation.

"We must inform my elder brother about this as soon as possible. We need to make plans early." Meng Yi stopped and looked at Kuai Che.

Kuai Che nodded in agreement, a hint of worry in his eyes. "General, that's not all. Li Ze, son of the Marquis of Longxi, is trusted by Prince Fusu and is responsible for his protection. He also commands 5000 cavalrymen coming from the south. Furthermore, Xiang Yu and you are sworn brothers, so conflict is inevitable. For now, I'm afraid we must also be wary of any changes within the Qin army!"

Meng Yi took a deep breath, calming his inner anxiety. He said, "Sir, that's a good idea. Ziwei, quickly arrange for someone to secretly observe Li Ze's movements."

Li Ziwei took the order and left, his figure quickly disappearing outside the door.

Meng Yi turned to Kuai Che and said, "Sir, I'm worried that Prince Fusu will act impulsively after learning about this. After all, Li Xin has a close relationship with him."

Kuai Che stroked his beard gently, his voice low and slow, "General, you worry too much. Prince Fusu has always been calm and composed, but this matter is indeed thorny. I am concerned about your opinion of Xiang Liang and his nephew."