Time flew by, and dusk settled in!
In the courtyard where Yin Yue resided in the back, Liu Jin pushed open her door and entered after washing up.
Yin Yue was quietly lying on the bed, dressed in a light blue gauze skirt, revealing her fair and tender feet.
Her exquisite face held a hint of shyness, her crescent-shaped eyebrows blinked, her rosy lips slightly parted, and a clear, melodious voice called out!
“Husband~”
Seeing her alluring appearance, Liu Jin couldn't help but swallow, his breathing quickening slightly.
He secretly muttered to himself that after a few months apart, she was no longer the shy and nervous woman he remembered.
It seemed the parched earth had been dry for too long and had indeed become very thirsty.
Yin Yue, seeing Liu Jin still standing there in a daze, let out a soft hum and said in a sweet, cooing voice!
“Husband, what are you still doing standing there?”
Liu Jin grinned, seeing her impatient look!
Soon, the lights in the room were extinguished, and the entire courtyard fell into silence.
From time to time, some sounds could be heard.
The next morning!
Liu Jin woke from his sleep, yawned, and seemed a bit tired.
He glanced at Yin Yue, who was still sound asleep beside him, and couldn't help but recall the events of last night.
A wry smile appeared on his face; it truly was a case of absence making the heart grow fonder.
Tables, chairs, dressing tables, windows, and the like.
The activities continued until midnight before finally quieting down, resulting in both of them not getting much sleep.
Liu Jin carefully got up, dressed, and after washing, left the place.
He then went to Zhen Yu's courtyard and tended to her, showing his favor.
In Luoyang City, inside the General's Mansion!
After the morning court session, He Jin returned to his study with a livid face, smashing some items on his desk to pieces.
He even let out some angry roars!
“These damn Eunuchs, I will kill you all sooner or later.”
Some strategists in the mansion, upon learning of the situation, all came to the study.
Seeing He Jin's gloomy expression, they quickly tried to console him!
“General, please calm your anger; do not be upset over these Eunuchs.”
Hearing this, He Jin snorted, his face still grim, and he angrily said!
“These damn Eunuchs are too overbearing! The situation in Liang Province is rotten, with the rebels constantly pushing back our forces, yet they dare to slander me, the General, in front of His Majesty, claiming I am incompetent!”
“As a result, during today's morning court, His Majesty thoroughly reprimanded me. Tell me, what prestige does I, the General, still have?”
The civil officials and strategists around him frowned upon hearing this, their expressions all somewhat displeased.
They hadn't expected His Majesty to trust these Eunuchs so much and begin to suppress his own brother-in-law.
After a sigh, He Jin looked at his trusted strategist, Feng Ji, and asked leisurely!
“Yuan Tu, these Eunuchs are becoming increasingly arrogant, even daring to disrespect me, the General. It truly enrages me!”
“Quickly tell me, what can be done to suppress these Eunuchs? If this continues, I will have no authority left in the court.”
Feng Ji, standing beside him, heard this, frowned deeply, stroked his beard, and slowly said!
“General, the reason these Eunuchs dare to be so arrogant is precisely because they have gained His Majesty's trust, control the defenses around Luoyang, and possess sufficient military power. Naturally, these Eunuchs are emboldened.”
“Furthermore, the world is in chaos, with the Xi Liang Rebels attacking the Three Auxiliary Regions and threatening Luoyang. The Son of Heaven is restless and naturally in a bad mood, so it is understandable that he would vent his anger on the General.”
He Jin's face grew even uglier upon hearing this, and he coldly said!
“The world is in turmoil, and the rebels are powerful, threatening Luoyang. Why should I be the one to bear the brunt of the anger, just because I am the General?”
The surrounding people couldn't help but purse their lips, a hint of speechlessness on their faces.
As the dignified General in charge of the empire's military, with the world in chaos and rebels rising everywhere, if they don't blame the General, who else should they blame?
However, no one dared to voice this, or they would never be able to remain in the General's Mansion.
After a moment of contemplation, Feng Ji continued!
“General, do not be angry. Although the Son of Heaven is somewhat displeased, he will not completely suppress you; he will still heavily rely on you.”
He Jin nodded upon hearing this, still acknowledging the statement.
His sister was, after all, the Empress, and his nephew was the First Prince, a definite heir to the throne. His position as General was irreplaceable by anyone.
However, his face remained somewhat grave, and worried words slowly came out!
“Yuan Tu, I understand what you're saying. His Majesty's fury must be due to the current situation, which indeed threatens the foundation of the court.”
“After all, the Yellow Turban Rebellion has just been quelled, and many displaced people and bandits are still harassing various provinces and commanderies. Now, Western Liang is in turmoil again, with hundreds of thousands of rebels attacking the Three Supports, and the Xianbei people from Bing Province are also marching south.”
“Trouble is erupting everywhere in the world. If this continues, I, the General, will also be uneasy in my position, fearing I might be made a scapegoat.”
“Quickly think, is there any solution?”
Feng Ji, upon hearing this, frowned slightly and said leisurely!
“General, the current solution is to quell the rebellion as soon as possible, to reassure His Majesty, to reassure the court officials, and to reassure the common people of the world. Only then will the court be stable.”
He Jin's face remained somewhat confused upon hearing this!
“I know all these things; as long as the rebellion is quelled, His Majesty will be happy.”
“But my ability to command troops is not very strong, not even as good as Dong Zhuo or Huangfu Song. If I were to take over command of the front lines, wouldn't that be akin to seeking death?”
Feng Ji, upon hearing this, helplessly spread his hands!
“It's a pity I am merely a civil official. Offering advice and participating in military affairs is no problem.”
“But to lead tens of thousands of people into battle would be somewhat laughable. Otherwise, I would certainly serve the General.”
He Jin, hearing this, could only sit back down and sigh!
Instantly, the atmosphere in the great hall became subdued.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard, and everyone's gaze turned towards them.
A guard was seen walking in quickly, his face filled with excitement. Upon approaching, he clasped his hands and loudly announced!
“Reporting to the General, good news has arrived from the north.”
Everyone paused for a moment upon hearing this, quickly understanding what the good news from the north meant, and their faces instantly lit up with joy.
He Jin's eyes were filled with excitement, and he hastily asked!
“Did Liu Wenyi defeat the Xianbei?”
The guard who came to report quickly nodded and respectfully said!
“Zhonglang General Liu personally led a large army and defeated the Xianbei outside Gaoliu City, beheading nearly ten thousand enemies and capturing several thousand. Only some remnants of the defeated army escaped back to the grasslands.”
As these words were spoken, everyone in the hall instantly showed shock.
They hadn't expected the Xianbei rebellion to be quelled so quickly, and with such a feat of beheading over ten thousand enemies and capturing several thousand.
This battle result was of very high value and could not be compared to the previous Yellow Turban Army.
After all, one side dominated the grasslands with abundant cavalry, while the other was a disorganized mob composed of ordinary people, with a world of difference in combat effectiveness.
