PNB Chapter 158 She cast a snake venom curse on her brother
Chapter 158 She cast a snake venom curse on her brother
When Zhai Rong returned to the Minister's residence, she heard that Gu Xiruo was waiting for her at Chenxingzhai.
She hurried back to the courtyard.
"Rongyu, you're finally back!" Gu Xiruo greeted her as soon as she saw her.
Seeing her anxious expression, Zhai Rongyu had already guessed what was going on.
"Sister Xiruo".
"Have you heard about what happened to your brother?" she asked.
Gu Xiruo nodded.
"I've come to ask for Rongyu's help," she said, her eyes gleaming. "I want to go with the General!"
Zhai Rong's almond-shaped eyes widened.
"You're going to join the army?"
Seeing that Gu Xiruo did not refute, Zhai Rongyu pulled her back into the house, and the two sat down together on a chair.
“This is no joke,” Zhai Rongyu said.
"The battlefield is extremely dangerous; you could lose your life at any moment!"
Gu Xiruo held her hand, her gaze earnest: "It is precisely because this journey is so dangerous that I want to stay by the general's side."
"Even if I die with him, it's better than living in fear at home every day."
Looking at her worried expression, Zhai Rongyu suddenly recalled the scene of her dying for her brother.
She was speechless for a moment.
Ah, it really is true love.
Gu Xiruo pleaded, "Please, Rongyu, help me think of a way so that I can accompany you in the army."
"I would never cause the general any trouble!"
She lowered her head, her eyes filled with sorrow, "I...I didn't want to put him in a difficult position either."
Zhai Rongyu was even more surprised: "You're not planning to tell your brother?"
Gu Xiruo looked up at her, bit her lip, and nodded.
"I want to go to war with the general as a new recruit."
Zhai Rongyu now truly looked at Gu Xiruo with new respect.
[My sister-in-law, with her frail frame and tendency to cry easily, actually wants to join the army for love!]
I really appreciate this genuine sentiment...
"The military is harsh and cold. Are you really sure about this?" Zhai Rongyu reminded him.
"Once you're inside, there's no turning back! Even if you regret it, you'll have no choice but to grit your teeth and stay."
"I have absolutely no regrets!"
Gu Xiruo's eyes did not dodge at all. "However, I also know that the military does not tolerate idlers."
"I don't have any martial arts skills, so I definitely can't be a regular soldier."
"So I was thinking, could I find a job as a cook and help with cooking?"
"I can still do these things."
She lowered her head, looking somewhat dejected. "It's just that it's inconvenient for me, a girl, to be in the army. I wonder if Rongyu has any way to help me keep it a secret from everyone."
Seeing that Gu Xiruo was completely unyielding, Zhai Rongyu decided to help her.
"Brother, you will surely encounter Princess Nansang on this journey."
If my sister-in-law were here...
Her eyes sparkled as she said to Gu Xiruo, "Wait for me a moment."
Gu Xiruo nodded, seemingly puzzled.
Zhai Rongyu got up and walked to the table. He focused his mental energy, picked up a brush, and used cinnabar to draw a pattern on the talisman paper.
He then folded it into a triangle, walked back to Xi Ruo's side, and placed the talisman in her hand.
"Keep this talisman close to your body, and you will be able to move about safely in the army."
Gu Xiruo asked, "What kind of talisman is this?"
She carefully unfolded the talisman in her hand, puzzled.
This small piece looks no different from ordinary talisman paper, how could it be so powerful?
Zhai Rong blinked, her clear eyes sparkling, and said playfully, "This talisman is called the 'Misjudgment Talisman.' Even the Heavenly King himself would be fooled!"
He mistook his beautiful sister-in-law for a man.
"Even if she's dressed as a woman, she won't be recognized?" Gu Xiruo asked, somewhat surprised.
Zhai Rongyu nodded with a smile, "However, there are regulations in the army. It would be best if Sister Xiruo wore men's clothing. That way, even if the talisman accidentally falls off, she won't be recognized immediately."
Gu Xiruo replied happily, "Of course!"
"Thank you, Rongyu!"
Although this talisman is strange, it can solve her immediate problem!
Zhai Rongyu instructed, "However, this talisman must not get wet. If it falls off, others will see your true face, so you must keep it close to your body at all times."
"Okay," Gu Xiruo replied.
Seeing that she treasured the talisman in her bosom, Zhai Rongyu couldn't help but ask again, "Sister Xiruo, are you really sure? Are you really going to keep this from your brother?"
"Even your brother wouldn't recognize you with this talisman on."
"I know what's important," Gu Xiruo said solemnly. "Thank you, Sister Rongyu."
"I'll have to walk this path on my own from now on."
She only went there to keep him company and make sure he was alright; she had no other intentions.
It's better that the general doesn't know, so as not to cause him any trouble.
Zhai Rongyu stopped trying to dissuade him.
The two talked for a while longer before Gu Xiruo returned home.
When Zhai Sangjie heard that Gu Xiruo had arrived, he rushed to Chenxingzhai, hoping to see her one last time, but he didn't see her.
"Little sister, why are you all alone?" He looked around.
Zhai Rongyu found it somewhat amusing: "Brother, what are you saying? This is my courtyard. Who else could be here besides me?"
Zhai Sangjie looked somewhat dejected.
Is Xiruo avoiding me?
"Did she know I was going to war? She wouldn't even see me one last time."
He gripped the knife, his handsome face darkening.
So be it... If she'll hold a grudge against him, so be it...
His return date is uncertain; what right does he have to tell her to waste her precious youth?
Seeing his dejected look, Zhai Rongyu stepped forward, patted his shoulder, and comforted him, "Brother!"
"Bread will come, and so will love!"
Zhai Sangjie was startled by her sudden excitement and was somewhat puzzled.
Zhai Rongyu, however, remained shrouded in mystery.
According to the novel's plot, my brother will be captured by Princess Nansang during this expedition.
She used a snake poison to control her brother's behavior and consciousness, thus colluding with an inside traitor to confirm his crime of treason.
"Brother," she suddenly said, "if you see any green snake grass on your march, bring one back to me."
"Green snake grass?" Zhai Sangjie asked, somewhat puzzled. "Does little sister need this herb?"
Zhai Rongyu nodded outwardly, but inwardly thought:
This green snake grass is the herb most hated by snake venom; if you carry it with you, you will definitely not be poisoned.
If I remember correctly, the green snake grass thrives in cold weather, and it should grow along the route my brother's army would inevitably take.
If she could pick one before encountering Princess Nansang and carry it with her, her plan would be thwarted.
Then I'll team up with my brother from the inside and see how Nan Sang tries to cause trouble!
Upon hearing this, Zhai Sangjie suddenly understood.
It turns out that the younger sister was thinking about his safety.
He nodded and said seriously, "Don't worry, little sister, I will definitely find the Green Snake Grass for you."
……
Soon, the day arrived for Zhai Sangjie to lead his troops into battle.
The whole city knows that Zhai Sangjie has donated grain to support Guanling City.
Jun Ce, representing the royal family, accompanied the army for thirty li.
What they didn't know was that Jun Ce didn't return to the capital, but instead changed course and headed straight for Hai Mu City.
As soon as they set off, Zhai Rongyu brought provisions and, with a flick of a talisman, arrived at Guanling City.