Chapter 1115 – In This World, I Want One Hundred Percent (Fourteen)
In ancient times, some people were so rigid they were detestable, some were so pure they were pitiable, and some were so persistent they made one sigh.
After changing her mindset, Jiang Pengji found herself enjoying everything even more.
“Should we send someone to keep an eye on Qin Gong?”
“Are you worried he’ll take the opportunity to seek death?” Jiang Pengji asked. Wei Ci nodded affirmatively. She added, “No need to worry. This kid isn’t that fragile. His most commendable trait is loyalty. Having read Xu Fei’s letter, he won’t seek death.”
Wei Ci thought for a moment and suddenly found his suggestion somewhat amusing.
Indeed, he had underestimated Qin Gong.
“Your words are indeed correct, my lady, I miscalculated.”
In their previous life, when Xu Fei had been dealt with by his cousin Xu Pei, Wei Ci had yet to join Jiang Pengji’s ranks; he was busy burying himself in hard work for An Huan in Nan Sheng.
However, he did know some things about the situation on Xu Fei’s side.
After Xu Fei was killed by Xu Pei in the previous life, his general Qin Gong went missing, and his body was nowhere to be found. Everyone believed he died fighting during the siege. The truth was that despite being shot with over twenty arrows and nearly losing an arm, Qin Gong crawled out from a pile of dead bodies.
He went looking for Xu Fei’s bloodline, and fate did not disappoint him; he finally found Xu Fei’s eldest daughter in a desolate well.
Xu Fei had three sons and three daughters, with only the eldest being of legitimate birth.
After the city fell, the enemy rushed in like a horde of locusts.
Xu Fei’s children and numerous wives, under the protection of the guards, fled but unfortunately encountered scoundrels halfway, leading to their humiliation and demise.
Only the eldest daughter managed to escape by leaping into a dry well, miraculously surviving.
She endured two days and nights without water and food, finally waiting for Qin Gong.
Though she survived, she lost a leg and half of her face was ruined.
One half of her face bloomed like a peach flower, while the other half resembled a terrifying ghost.
Qin Gong rescued the old master’s bloodline, taking her to a secluded village to seek revenge.
About half a year later, Xu Pei was also dealt with by the emperor.
Qin Gong, pledging his loyalty to Jiang Pengji, exchanged it for the recovery of the old master’s remains, and reburied Xu Fei in the Xu family graveyard.
It’s worth mentioning that Qin Gong eventually married Xu Fei’s eldest daughter.
Though she was wounded and could never bear children, Qin Gong did not take concubines or remarry; instead, he adopted a son and changed his surname to Xu.
His loyalty to Xu Fei was genuine, and that’s why Xu Fei’s actions in this life left Wei Ci feeling sighing.
How tragic to have misplaced loyalty?
Jiang Pengji’s gaze fell on him.
“So, what is Zixiao thinking?”
“I’m thinking about you, my lady,” Wei Ci said. “A gentleman would die for a true friend; I would not regret nine deaths. To have such a lord, I am fortunate in three lifetimes.”
I can only wish—
The regrets of the past life can be fulfilled in this life.
Suddenly, a previous spectator who had been a bit hungry let out a loud burp.
Can’t they just talk directly to each other instead of dancing around their words?
【Little Basin】: Heartlessly kicking aside this sweet dog food like they don’t care, and yet still force-feeding it to the baby!
【Yi Liuling】: The streamer and Wei Ci have both changed; Wei Ci used to be so cold. Now, he’s happily torturing single dogs with the streamer.
【Wu Jiang】: The air is thick with the sour smell of romance everywhere, while only the baby emits the fragrance of a single dog.
The bullet comments were a chaotic mix of crying and laughter, humorously covering the giant screen.
【Twenty Years Meeting You】: If the streamer and Wei Ci got married without broadcasting it, we’d all climb the internet cable to take care of them!
【Xin Yue】: Waiting for the streamer to boil Wei Ci, that iron-fortified frog? Are you kidding me?
【Shen Jia】: Are we waiting for baby Sunzi to tell us that the streamer we followed decades ago is finally getting married? Cold indifference face JPG.
Jiang Pengji and Wei Ci teamed up to torture the single dogs, while Qin Gong tossed and turned, finding it hard to sleep, his mind battling within him.
On one side was his loyalty to his lord, and on the other was Jiang Pengji’s expectations and earnest wishes for him.
For a moment, the two thoughts intertwined, making it hard to let go.
Under such torment, days dragged on like years.
As dawn broke in the east, Qin Gong appeared before Jiang Pengji, his eyes heavy with dark circles, showing a puffy state.
“Qin Gong, did you think all night? Have you come to a decision?”
Jiang Pengji was dressed in simple clothing, her natural face free of makeup radiating a healthy glow, looking even more genuine.
Despite Jiang Pengji wearing a woman’s attire, every time Qin Gong saw her, he felt an inexplicable intimidation.
This was the aura possessed only by someone who had lived in high positions for a long time.
Qin Gong’s face was pallid, devoid of color.
After what seemed to be a difficult struggle, he suddenly bent down to bow.
“Junior officer Qin Gong, greetings to my new lord.”
Jiang Pengji revealed a smile of no surprise; Qin Gong’s choice was already within her expectations.
Xu Fei’s part was over, and now it was her turn to take the stage.
“Xu Fei and I share a bond of alliance; back then, we were also allies. Now that he is in dire straits, facing possible doom, I cannot sit idly by.” After saying this, a look of overwhelming joy gradually appeared on Qin Gong’s face; she seemed not to notice and continued, “Xu Fei’s blood-written letter moved heaven; who could remain unmoved? Out of respect for our past friendship, I cannot stand by and do nothing. Qin Gong, hear my orders—”
Qin Gong immediately assumed a military stance, “This junior officer Qin Gong stands ready to obey!”
“Mobilize ten thousand troops, and head to Hujun swiftly!”
Qin Gong was so thrilled he nearly couldn’t speak, his hands trembling like sieving noodles.
“This junior officer obeys the command!”
Finally, Jiang Pengji sighed and added, “Respectfully speaking, it’s not that I don’t want to dispatch more troops, but the northern frontier war last year and this year’s battle in Cangzhou have drained too many resources. Now the troops are exhausted, and the food supplies are nearly depleted. Otherwise—”
At this point, Jiang Pengji paused, her brows furrowing, seemingly truly troubled.
Just when Qin Gong had managed to stabilize his emotions, he couldn’t help but feel heated again.
“Ten thousand soldiers are enough; this junior officer is grateful for the lord’s grace.”
Once Qin Gong withdrew, Jiang Pengji noticed a bullet comment in the live stream had become popular.
【Vegetarian Numerals】: Two theatrical big shots joining forces; little cutie is no match at all—
Xu Fei attacked the heart, while Jiang Pengji deceived, making a trade, leaving Qin Gong with no chance to counter.
【My Husband Bai Feifei】: Just gave him ten thousand soldiers? Shouldn’t the new general be tested first?
Though the audience sympathized with Qin Gong, they were all unwavering fans of the streamer, prioritizing Jiang Pengji’s interests above all else.
Jiang Pengji definitely wouldn’t be that straightforward; while Qin Gong was the commander, she also assigned him aides.
Yang Si would serve as the military adviser, while Cheng Yuan and the supervising general would assist him.
Yang Si, having just found some free time: “…”
Still not done, huh?
In contrast, Cheng Yuan was ecstatic, finally escaping from merely handling administrative duties in the rear or helping his father compile books.
As the son of Cheng Cheng, born into a scholarly family, he also held ambitions for battle.
Upon receiving orders, Cheng Cheng brought his second son over for some serious education.
Cheng Yuan had a wealth of theoretical knowledge but lacked practical experience, so he had to take Yang Si as his leader, humbly learning and asking questions.
Facing his father’s earnest teachings, Cheng Yuan naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
“Additionally, your elder brother is currently serving under Xu Pei—”
Mentioning this, Cheng Cheng felt a headache coming on.
