Mei Gongqing Chapter 46

Luo'yang was under siege!

Not long ago, it was still the Jin's capital – a bustling place where every great clan wanted to dwell, where all migrant Hans would turn to kneel in homage at the time of their death .

But it had actually fallen!

All of a sudden, Nan'yang was overcome with grief .

Accompanying the cries was a sense of insecurity and, suddenly, Ran Min shot to celebrity status . Almost every major clan would invite him to guest its banquet .

It just so happened, however, that he went missing right at this time .

Dismayed, they all sent people to ask the Prince of Nan'yang . Even the Chen house who was to be his in-laws became the object of everyone's inquiries .

And yet, no one had an answer to give .

Panic reached its tipping point with each passing day . Some families packed up to move again, this time fleeing to Jiankang .

In the midst of this scene, a cavalry broke the calm and barged in each estate with its arrival . “Sir – there are two thousand soldiers outside the city, sent by General Ran to protect the Nan'yang Prince . ”

“General Ran? And where is he?”

“I do not know, the young general said one of General Ran's soldiers is capable of handling ten barbarians . With them here, Nan'yang will be unharmed . ”

“Did he really say that?”

“I dare not lie . ”

“Good, good good . ”

Cheers soon spread to the streets of Nan'yang, gradually booming into ecstasy .

Listening to the waves of roars heightening like a tide outside, Chen Rong said to Nurse Ping: “Let's us also go and see . ”

“Aye . ”

Because they did not intend to go far, she did not ride in a carriage and ran out of the courtyard just like that . When she got to the front door, she found Chen Wei, Chen Qian, and the other girls also there . However, they were wearing veiled hats, perfumed sachets and decorative jades, neatly dressed as though they were leaving for an outing .

A sea of people was currently pouring out onto the streets, everyone looking toward the north gate .

“What are they looking at?” Chen Rong asked curiously .

“The soldiers General Ran had sent,” a servant respectfully answered her . “They had originally wanted to camp outside the city, but the masters were worried so they asked them to come in . ”

Another middle-aged man smiled and added, “I heard that General Ran's soldiers are the bravest among the braves . They always encounter the strongest opponents in every expedition . He is always surrounded by more people, but he only needs a few thousand men to return victorious . It's not every day we get to see two thousand of his soldiers in Nan'yang; everyone is curious to see them today . ”

With his voice came a series of orderly and powerful footsteps, so powerful and orderly that every step taken shook the ground .

Without knowing, the crowd solemnly looked up .

But none of this concerned Chen Rong . She had seen much more of Ran Min's soldiers in her past life .
Just as an uninterested Chen Rong turned her head and was about to return to her home, from far away, a somewhat familiar voice came to their ears: “Remember, we cannot let the Hu succeed!”

“Aye!” Two thousand voices answered in unison, thundering in people's ears .

Chen Rong paused and inwardly thought: Odd, how come this voice sounds so familiar and yet so strange?

“Miss, do you want to go take a look?” Nurse Ping asked her .

Chen Rong shook her head, saying: “No need,” and then took large strides back to her courtyard .

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The entire city of Nan'yang was in a fervor today . By the time the roars gradually subsided, it had come to the evening hours .

The sun had just set, and Chen Rong was resting in her room when she heard a young man's voice: “Is Ah Rong of the Chen house in?”

Chen Rong paused . After trading glances with Nurse Ping, she stood up and replied, “I am . ”

“Come out, the young general is looking for you . ”

The young general?

Increasingly surprised, she smoothed her hair and stepped out . Nurse Ping quickly caught up, asking: “Miss, should you freshen up first?”

Chen Rong shook her head . “Men of the army like to be straightforward; they do not have the patience to wait . ”

When she finished, she pushed open the courtyard door .

Outside, Chen Wei, her sister, and a dozen servants were all present . Chen Rong swept her eyes past them, searching around .

She saw a young lad standing under the willow tree . He was clad in golden armor and robed in a white cloak . He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, under the sun, his small face was so handsome that it was almost bewitching!

Chen Rong was instantly wreathed in smiles .

He watched her astonished expression as he gave a toothy grin, waved and shouted: “You're all dismissed!” His voice was very sharp and clear .

“Aye,” the dozens of soldiers standing at his side answered and retreated .

He turned his head and laid his sharp eyes on Chen Wei and the other girls . Though he was young, his countenance was already carrying a kind of bloody and deadly air . Aghast, they quickly lowered their heads and rushed off .

Within seconds, only Chen Rong remained in the large area .

The young man turned and stared at Chen Rong before lifting his heels to come to her .

When he was within three steps from her, he stopped . Tilting his head, he eyed her from head to toe and then harrumphed, “It hadn't even been that long yet I heard you're already struggling to make it? Are you already driven to the point of flattering Wang Qilang with a tune of 'The Phoenix's Love Song'?” His tone was heated, his eyes burning in fury .

Chen Rong glared at him before slightly lifting her mouth to sneer: “It's only been a couple of months yet you've already turned from a child actor to a young general . Don't tell me Ran Min took pity on you so he gave you this position?”

“Humbug! I'm the direct descendant of Sun Zhongmou in Jiangdong (1) . I have warfare blood coursing inside of me!”

better known as Sun Quan, Emperor of Wu in the Three Kingdoms period .

He was apparently beyond indignation, his fair, pretty face flushing red .

Seeing him huffing so angrily, Chen Rong laughed despite herself . She reached out to hold his hand, her eyes gleaming as she yielded: “All right, all right, I know you're very valiant . I was only teasing but you actually got angry, hah!”

His anger vanished at her beatific smile . He outstretched his right hand to grab her wrist and led her across the courtyard .

After a few steps, he glanced over and said, “Ah Rong of the Chen house, why can't you stay out of trouble? If I hear anything about you right now then it's guaranteed to be a bunch of crap!”

His spoken words were harsh but his grip on her hand was gentle and firm . It felt as though his fiery breath was driving away the cold that shrouded her .

Chen Rong tilted her head to look at the boy . It was twilight presently, the amber sunlight glittering on his golden armor . The cold metal coupled with his fair skin made for a unique beauty, one that was extremely strong yet extremely soft .

He did not turn away from her perusal, but chose to grin smugly instead . “So? Don't I look dashing? Like a heavenly god?” He paused and then added: “My voice has changed, can you tell? Doesn't it sound nice now?”

Looking at his triumphant face, Chen Rong finally could not stop herself from laughing out loud .

Chapter 46 The Teenage GeneralLuo yang was under siege Not long ago, it was still the Jin s capital a bustling place where every great clan wanted to dwell, where all migrant Hans would turn to kneel in homage at the time of their death . But it had actually fallen All of a sudden, Nan yang was overcome with grief . Accompanying the cries was a sense of insecurity and, suddenly, Ran Min shot to celebrity status . Almost every major clan would invite him to guest its banquet . It just so happened, however, that he went missing right at this time . Dismayed, they all sent people to ask the Prince of Nan yang . Even the Chen house who was to be his in laws became the object of everyone s inquiries . And yet, no one had an answer to give . Panic reached its tipping point with each passing day . Some families packed up to move again, this time fleeing to Jiankang . In the midst of this scene, a cavalry broke the calm and barged in each estate with its arrival . Sir there are two thousand soldiers outside the city, sent by General Ran to protect the Nan yang Prince . General Ran And where is he I do not know, the young general said one of General Ran s soldiers is capable of handling ten barbarians . With them here, Nan yang will be unharmed . Did he really say that I dare not lie . Good, good good . Cheers soon spread to the streets of Nan yang, gradually booming into ecstasy . Listening to the waves of roars heightening like a tide outside, Chen Rong said to Nurse Ping Let s us also go and see . Aye . Because they did not intend to go far, she did not ride in a carriage and ran out of the courtyard just like that . When she got to the front door, she found Chen Wei, Chen Qian, and the other girls also there . However, they were wearing veiled hats, perfumed sachets and decorative jades, neatly dressed as though they were leaving for an outing . A sea of people was currently pouring out onto the streets, everyone looking toward the north gate . What are they looking at Chen Rong asked curiously . The soldiers General Ran had sent, a servant respectfully answered her . They had originally wanted to camp outside the city, but the masters were worried so they asked them to come in . Another middle aged man smiled and added, I heard that General Ran s soldiers are the bravest among the braves . They always encounter the strongest opponents in every expedition . He is always surrounded by more people, but he only needs a few thousand men to return victorious . It s not every day we get to see two thousand of his soldiers in Nan yang everyone is curious to see them today . With his voice came a series of orderly and powerful footsteps, so powerful and orderly that every step taken shook the ground . Without knowing, the crowd solemnly looked up . But none of this concerned Chen Rong . She had seen much more of Ran Min s soldiers in her past life . Just as an uninterested Chen Rong turned her head and was about to return to her home, from far away, a somewhat familiar voice came to their ears Remember, we cannot let the Hu succeed Aye Two thousand voices answered in unison, thundering in people s ears . Chen Rong paused and inwardly thought Odd, how come this voice sounds so familiar and yet so strange Miss, do you want to go take a look Nurse Ping asked her . Chen Rong shook her head, saying No need, and then took large strides back to her courtyard . This translation belongs to hamster428 . wordpress . comThe entire city of Nan yang was in a fervor today . By the time the roars gradually subsided, it had come to the evening hours . The sun had just set, and Chen Rong was resting in her room when she heard a young man s voice Is Ah Rong of the Chen house in Chen Rong paused . After trading glances with Nurse Ping, she stood up and replied, I am . Come out, the young general is looking for you . The young general Increasingly surprised, she smoothed her hair and stepped out . Nurse Ping quickly caught up, asking Miss, should you freshen up first Chen Rong shook her head . Men of the army like to be straightforward they do not have the patience to wait . When she finished, she pushed open the courtyard door . Outside, Chen Wei, her sister, and a dozen servants were all present . Chen Rong swept her eyes past them, searching around . She saw a young lad standing under the willow tree . He was clad in golden armor and robed in a white cloak . He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, under the sun, his small face was so handsome that it was almost bewitching Chen Rong was instantly wreathed in smiles . He watched her astonished expression as he gave a toothy grin, waved and shouted You re all dismissed His voice was very sharp and clear . Aye, the dozens of soldiers standing at his side answered and retreated . He turned his head and laid his sharp eyes on Chen Wei and the other girls . Though he was young, his countenance was already carrying a kind of bloody and deadly air . Aghast, they quickly lowered their heads and rushed off . Within seconds, only Chen Rong remained in the large area . The young man turned and stared at Chen Rong before lifting his heels to come to her . When he was within three steps from her, he stopped . Tilting his head, he eyed her from head to toe and then harrumphed, It hadn t even been that long yet I heard you re already struggling to make it Are you already driven to the point of flattering Wang Qilang with a tune of The Phoenix s Love Song His tone was heated, his eyes burning in fury . Chen Rong glared at him before slightly lifting her mouth to sneer It s only been a couple of months yet you ve already turned from a child actor to a young general . Don t tell me Ran Min took pity on you so he gave you this position Humbug I m the direct descendant of Sun Zhongmou in Jiangdong 1 . I have warfare blood coursing inside of me better known as Sun Quan, Emperor of Wu in the Three Kingdoms period . He was apparently beyond indignation, his fair, pretty face flushing red . Seeing him huffing so angrily, Chen Rong laughed despite herself . She reached out to hold his hand, her eyes gleaming as she yielded All right, all right, I know you re very valiant . I was only teasing but you actually got angry, hah His anger vanished at her beatific smile . He outstretched his right hand to grab her wrist and led her across the courtyard . After a few steps, he glanced over and said, Ah Rong of the Chen house, why can t you stay out of trouble If I hear anything about you right now then it s guaranteed to be a bunch of crap His spoken words were harsh but his grip on her hand was gentle and firm . It felt as though his fiery breath was driving away the cold that shrouded her . Chen Rong tilted her head to look at the boy . It was twilight presently, the amber sunlight glittering on his golden armor . The cold metal coupled with his fair skin made for a unique beauty, one that was extremely strong yet extremely soft . He did not turn away from her perusal, but chose to grin smugly instead . So Don t I look dashing Like a heavenly god He paused and then added My voice has changed, can you tell Doesn t it sound nice now Looking at his triumphant face, Chen Rong finally could not stop herself from laughing out loud .

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