Madam Dou had just woken up early in the morning when she learned from the servants about Li Bing's assassination attempt last night. She also heard that Zhangsun Wugou had blocked a knife for Li Bing and was injured. She hurriedly put on her clothes and hurried to Li Bing's courtyard. Along the way, the servants bowed to her one after another, but she only gave a noncommittal "En".
When she entered the courtyard, she saw that many servants were busy coming and going in Li Bing's courtyard. Clearly, there were already people who came earlier than her mother.
She called over a servant and asked if Zhangsun Wugou was currently in Li Bing's room. She hurriedly pushed open Li Bing's door and walked in. As soon as she entered, she saw several people standing in front of the bed. Li Bing was there, as were Li Shiming and Li Xiu Ning. The sound of the door opening attracted the attention of the people in the room. They turned around and saw that Madam Dou had arrived. She hurriedly came over to greet Madam Dou. Madam Dou saw that Li Bing's eyes were slightly red and swollen, and there were quite a few blood vessels in them. She looked haggard, and it was obvious that she had not slept well the entire night. She quickly walked over to the bed and saw Zhangsun Wugou lying on the bed. His face was still a little pale, and his eyes were tightly shut. It was obvious that he had not woken up, but this appearance of hers gave him a different kind of sick beauty. It was as if Xi Zi was holding her heart.
"How is Miss Zhangsun? Is there anything serious?" Madam Dou carefully caressed her armpit and stroked Zhangsun Wugou's pale face as she asked.
"Yes, I had the doctor treat it last night. The doctor said that it was nothing serious. He fainted because he lost too much blood. He will be fine after resting for a few more days.”Li Bing said softly.
"Mhm, that's good. Sigh, this poor child. When he was young, his family had an accident, and now he has to suffer this!”Madam Dou sighed.
"Have you boiled the medicine?" "The doctor said to take it in the afternoon!"
"Then let them take good care of it! San Lang, come over with mother!" Madam Dou glanced at Li Shi Min who was standing beside her and looking at Zhangsun Wugou who was lying on the bed.
Madam Dou brought Li Bing to the side and looked at Li Xiu Ning and Li Shi Min who were standing at the side. She then lowered her voice and asked Li Bing,"Have you told Miss Zhangsun about what happened last night?”
Li Bing also turned around to look at Li Shi Min, and after thinking for a moment, she shook her head at Madam Dou. Madam Dou glanced at the hesitant Li Bing, and seemed to understand something. She only lightly sighed, as if she was looking for a way out for Li Bing, and said,"Alright then. When Miss Zhangsun wakes up, let your second brother ask her personally. If she's unwilling, it's good to let your second brother give up on her!”Then, Madam Dou turned around and returned to the bedside.
Li Bing really didn't want to say the matter between him and Zhangsun Wugou through his mouth, lest Madam Dou and Li Shiming think that he was unwilling to let Zhangsun Wugou marry Li Shiming and refuse. It was better for Zhangsun Wugou to say it.
Li Bing didn't have the mood to stay here any longer, plus he still didn't know how to tell Madam Dou about Xiao Shi Yun's matter, so he was very annoyed and turned around to leave his room.
With nothing else to do, she thought about the 500 cavalrymen and 500 assassins she had in the courtyard outside the capital. She decided to settle the matter of these people today. Li Bing returned to her room. Under everyone's surprised gazes, she took out her dragon scale bright silver armor and prepared to put it on. However, the ancient armor was obviously not something that could be completed by one person. Seeing her son staring blankly at the pile of armor, Madam Dou smiled and walked forward to help Li Bing put on the armor. Li Bing bowed to Madam Dou and said,"Mother, your son will be busy with military matters now. I'll have to trouble you to take care of Miss Zhangsun!”
"My son is now a noble Marquis, so he naturally has many things to do. He can't compare to Mother, who is an idle person. Remember to send a message if you don't come back for lunch.”Madam Dou lovingly adjusted the helmet on his head before waving her hand to let him go.
After Li Bing spoke to Li Xiu Ning and Li Shi Min, he went to the weapon rack to retrieve his Heavenly Halberd and left. Behind him, Li Shi Min looked at Li Bing's back with a complicated expression.
Li Bing rode on the horse, and behind him was White Light, who had already grown quite a bit. Accompanied by the crisp sound of a horse bell, he, who had not slept well the entire night, was feeling sleepy on the horse's back. Fortunately, the Fire Treading Jade Kylin saw that Li Bing did not urge it to run faster, so it also slowly walked on the road. This Fire Treading Jade Kylin was also familiar with White Light, so it was no longer afraid. On the road, many people recognized that this was the Tang Manor's third young master whom they had not seen for six years. Furthermore, the news of Li Bing being conferred the title of Marquis and adopted by Yang Lin at the age of fourteen was spread like wildfire in the capital. Quite a number of people were pointing at the dazed Li Bing by the roadside and discussing something. Especially when they saw the robust White Light following behind, they had even more fearful expressions.
Fortunately, the Fire Treading Jade Kylin and its master were telepathically connected and knew the way to the courtyard. Only he slowly reached the courtyard entrance. When he was about to reach the courtyard entrance, Li Bing woke up. Seeing that they were not far from the courtyard, he immediately shouted happily,"Good horse!" Then, he clamped his horse's belly and galloped away.
The voice of the 13 Gangsters 'Purple Gold Bell was very different. The people in the courtyard far away could hear the sound of the horse bell inside and outside. They were all very nervous, thinking that they had been discovered. They all raised their weapons vigilantly. After a while, they saw Li Bing walking in in full military attire. Only then did they let out a long sigh.
Li Bing immediately told everyone that he had been conferred the title of North pacifying marquis and that he had received 10,000 soldiers. Everyone was very happy. After all, although life was good now, it was still secretive. Now, they could openly appear in front of the world. Li Bing brought a group of brothers to the Shao Fu Jian to transport warhorses, armor, and weapons. Because the quantity was large, they hired a total of 30 large carriages to transport them, while Qin Yong was responsible for hiring people to camp ten miles outside the capital. Su Dingfang was ordered by Li Bing to spread the news in the capital and recruit soldiers outside the city. He especially instructed Su Dingfang to make it clear that he was going to fight the Turks and to pick those with good physical conditions, not those who were too old or too young. Su Dingfang and Qin Yong were appointed as the deputy generals of the Northern Dingbei Army, temporarily in charge of the various matters of the Northern Dingbei Army.
By the time Li Bing got home, it was already midnight. He had been busy all day and had not eaten anything to fill his stomach. When he got home, he felt a little hungry.
Zhangsun Wugou woke up after lunch. When she opened her eyes, she saw many familiar faces. Dou shi, Li Xiuning, Li Yuanji, and Li Shiming, who was looking at her with an infatuated expression. Seeing Li Shiming's gaze, Zhangsun Wugou suddenly remembered what Li Bing had said to her last night. Her face couldn't help but turn red. Thinking of Li Bing, eh, where was Little Brother Bing? Why wasn't he here?
When Madam Dou saw Zhangsun Wugou open his eyes, she quickly said happily,"Miss Zhangsun, you're awake? How is it? Does your wound still hurt?"
Zhangsun Wugou saw Madam Dou's concerned expression and felt a sweetness in his heart."Thank you for your concern, Madam. It's no longer a problem. By the way, where's Young Master?”
"Bing 'er went to the military camp. He stayed here for the whole night and went to deal with military matters at dawn." Dou shi saw that Zhangsun Wugou had woken up and asked about Li Bing's whereabouts, which confirmed her guess. Erlang, ah Erlang, it's better to let mother ask this for you, and let you give up on this idea. You've been strong since you were young. No matter what, you always have to compete with San Lang in your heart, but in some things, you can't compare to him no matter what. Thinking of this, Madam Dou gritted her teeth and said to Zhangsun Wugou with a smile,"Miss Zhangsun, I have something to discuss with you. I want to hear your opinion. Don't blame me for being presumptuous!”
Zhangsun Wugou was an intelligent person. When he saw Madam Dou glance at Li Shiming, how could he not guess what was going on? He thought that it was because she was too close to Li Shiming that Li Bing had misunderstood her. Moreover, she understood Li Shiming's feelings for her all these years, but she only had Li Bing in her heart. She admired Li Shiming only because of his talent. She only had interest in making friends with Li Shiming through literature, and there was absolutely no love between men and women. Moreover, Li Bing's talent was not inferior to Li Shi Min's. Now that Madam Dou asked in front of Li Shi Min, it was obvious that she knew about her and Li Bing's matter. She also wanted Li Shi Min to give up, so she was no longer shy and said to Madam Dou,"Furen, if you have anything to ask, feel free to ask. Wugou will definitely answer truthfully!”
"I'm not afraid that you'll laugh at me, but please don't think that I'm being presumptuous, Miss Zhangsun. My Erlang has always been very fond of you and wants to take you as a concubine. Erlang's wife is my niece and is also generous.”Dou shi pulled Li Shi Min over and said to Zhangsun Wugou.
When Li Shi Min heard Madam Dou's words, although he was a little shy, he still looked at Zhangsun Wugou with anticipation, hoping to hear the word 'willing' from her mouth.
Zhangsun Wugou looked at Li Shiming and saw that he was looking at him with hope. He didn't have the heart to do so, but thinking about what Li Bing had said yesterday, his heart was filled with sweetness. He silently apologized to Li Shiming, then looked at Li Shiming seriously and said,"I'm sorry, Madam. I don't want to!”
As soon as Zhangsun Wugou said this, Li Shiming's face immediately turned ashen, but he still endured it and stood to the side silently.
"I like Third Young Master!" In order to make Li Shiming give up completely, Zhangsun Wugou continued,"From the day he picked me up, I've always liked Third Young Master!”
Li Shiming finally left dejectedly, leaving only Li Xiu Ning and Madam Dou by Zhangsun Wugou's bedside to accompany her and talk. Even dinner was eaten together with Zhangsun Wugou in Li Bing's room.
Li Bing hurried to the kitchen, but dinner had been finished for a long time. There was nothing to eat in the kitchen, only some cold steamed buns. Li Bing didn't fold them, and didn't want to trouble people to make them on the spot. He casually took a steamed bun and ate it as he walked into his room.
When they reached the house, they saw that Zhangsun Wugou had already woken up. He was sitting on the bed and chatting with Madam Dou and Li Xiu Ning. Although his face still looked a little pale, he was still in good spirits. When they saw Li Bing return, he was still chewing on a cold steamed bun. When they saw Li Bing's miserable appearance, the girls couldn't help but laugh.
Li Bing sat on the bed and gently held Zhangsun Wugou's hand. He looked at Zhangsun Wugou and said,""How are you feeling?”And White Light's front paws were also placed on the bed, looking at Zhangsun Wugou with a concerned expression, seeming to be visiting him as well.
Zhangsun Wugou's hand was held by Li Bing in front of so many people. Her skin was so thin that it was as if two peach blossoms had flown onto her cheeks. Her voice was like a mosquito,"Don't be like this, Young Master. Madam and Miss are still here!”She actually sounded a little coquettish.
Li Bing suddenly knelt solemnly in front of Madam Dou: "Mother, Miss Zhangsun has saved my life. Moreover, there is already affection between the two of us. I am willing to marry Miss Zhangsun!”
Li Xiu Ning looked at Li Bing and the shy Zhangsun Wugou with a teasing expression. When Madam Dou heard Li Bing's words, she said awkwardly,"If you take her as a concubine, we have nothing to say. If you take a wife, I'm afraid..."
"I'll handle Miss Xiao's side. Mother, don't worry!”Li Bing thought of Xiao Shi Yun who had agreed to let her leave and said indifferently.
Madam Dou saw that Li Bing was insistent and helplessly agreed. Just like that, Zhangsun Wugou finally became Li Bing's rightful fiancée…
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