However, Liu Jin quickly recovered. Since he didn't get it, he let it go.
He already had Tian Feng, Min Chun, and Li Li by his side, and in the future, he would meet even better strategists, who might not be inferior to Jian Yong.
Just then, Guan Yu galloped towards them on his warhorse and loudly announced!
"Big Brother, a man is riding a horse towards us. He calls himself Jian Yong."
Liu Jin, sitting inside the carriage, trembled slightly, and an excited look appeared in his eyes.
He quickly lifted the carriage curtain, got down, mounted his horse, and said with a smile!
"Take me there."
Guan Yu nodded upon hearing this, and the two galloped back together.
From a distance, they saw Jian Yong, riding his horse, joining the moving procession.
Liu Jin's face was smiling, and he quickly waved and shouted loudly!
"Xianhe!"
Jian Yong also smiled, waved his hand, and shouted loudly!
"Marquis!"
The two quickly met, and Liu Jin's face showed a smile as he asked in confusion!
"Xianhe, what brings you here?"
Upon hearing this, Jian Yong deliberately put on a displeased expression and teased!
"Could it be that the Marquis doesn't welcome me to follow him?"
"If that's the case, then I can only return to Zhuo Commandery."
After saying this, he pretended to wave his horsewhip, preparing to leave.
Liu Jin's heart rejoiced upon hearing this, and he quickly reached out to grab the horse, laughing loudly!
"Hahahaha!"
"I didn't expect Xianhe to tease me!"
"If you can follow me, I would naturally be overjoyed. How could I let you leave?"
After saying this, Liu Jin immediately led Jian Yong forward.
Soon, the two arrived inside the carriage, where Tian Feng, Min Chun, and Li Li were seated.
So Liu Jin smiled and introduced!
"Gentlemen, this is my good friend Jian Yong, courtesy name Xianhe."
Upon hearing this, the few men sized up Jian Yong.
They saw that the other party was young, but they did not belittle him, as anyone favored by Liu Jin naturally possessed talent.
They cupped their hands and politely greeted him!
"Brother Xianhe."
As a newcomer, Jian Yong, in order to integrate well into the group, naturally showed a humble and polite demeanor, cupping his hands and smiling!
"Greetings, three brothers."
So everyone sat in the carriage, warming themselves by the stove, and began to chat and converse.
Five days later!
The convoy had left the territory of Zhuo Commandery in You Province and arrived at Zhongshan Commandery in Ji Province.
They continued along the main road, heading west. As long as they crossed Zhongshan Commandery and Changshan Commandery, they would reach Yanmen Commandery in Bing Province.
Inside the carriage, Yin Yue was seen in tattered clothes, her cheeks still flushed, and her fair hands were tidying her robes.
Her hair was a bit messy, and there seemed to be some… on the corner of her mouth.
Her beautiful eyes glanced at Liu Jin, who was lying in the carriage, looking somewhat content.
She huffed softly!
"Husband, you are truly wicked!"
"To do that in this carriage… if it gets out, it will be a disgrace to civility."
Liu Jin lay in the carriage, a look of endless aftertaste on his face, and chuckled!
"Wife, that's where you're wrong. I saw you enjoying yourself quite a bit during the act."
"How can you turn your back on me after it's over?"
Upon hearing this, Yin Yue's already flushed cheeks became even redder.
She was utterly shy, wishing she could find a crack to crawl into, too embarrassed to face anyone.
Looking at Liu Jin, who was still chuckling, she quickly waved her jade hands, wanting to hit him.
She huffed softly!
"You're such a bad person! It was you who forced me..."
After some playful teasing, the two returned to normal.
After Yin Yue had tidied her clothes, she regained her dignified and pure appearance. Looking at the warm sunlight shining down, she mumbled and asked!
"Husband, where are we now?"
Liu Jin heard this, pondered for a moment, and then said!
"This should be Anguo County in Zhongshan Commandery."
"As long as we pass here, we can reach Changshan Commandery, and after a few more days of travel, we'll reach Yanmen Commandery in Bing Province."
Yin Yue nodded upon hearing this. Although she didn't quite understand the geography,
she was still very happy to hear her husband say they would arrive in a few days.
After all, staying in this carriage was somewhat boring.
Especially with her husband, who from time to time came up with those flashy ways of playing, which made her both excited and a little overwhelmed.
Just then, a messenger on horseback galloped towards them and was intercepted by the surrounding guards.
The messenger quickly bowed and shouted!
"Reporting to the Marquis, General Zhao has sent a letter!"
Liu Jin was slightly stunned upon hearing this. Could it be that Zhao Teng had some news?
He knew that he had asked him to go to the Zhen Family to purchase grain and transport it to Yanmen as soon as possible.
The letter was quickly delivered by the guards.
Liu Jin took it, opened it, and examined it carefully. A moment later, his eyes narrowed slightly.
It was a letter sent by Zhen Yi, the head of the Zhen Family, through Zhao Teng's men.
It was very concise: because Zhen Yi was seriously ill, he was already lying in bed, dying, and could pass away at any moment.
He hoped that Liu Jin would come to see him, for the sake of their past kindness.
After processing this news, Liu Jin felt a little uneasy.
Although he hadn't known Zhen Yi for long, the fact that the other party had given him a million coins was a timely help, laying a solid foundation.
Now that the other party was ill and could leave at any moment, he naturally had to go.
After understanding this, he looked at Yin Yue beside him and said gently!
"Wife, I need to leave for a few days and go to Wuji County.
You stay in the carriage and continue forward. When you reach Changshan Commandery, someone will receive you, and you can rest there until I arrive."
Yin Yue felt a little reluctant upon hearing this, but seeing her husband's serious face, she naturally knew he had something important to deal with.
So she nodded obediently and said softly!
"Husband, please be careful and return soon."
Liu Jin nodded, immediately pushed open the curtain, and stepped down from the carriage.
He gave some instructions to his civil and military officials.
He told them to continue leading the main force westward, and upon reaching Changshan Commandery, Cheng Pu would receive them.
After giving his instructions, Liu Jin mounted his horse and, leading over a hundred cavalry, galloped towards Wuji County.
They dared not stop along the way, as Zhen Yi was already dying and could pass away at any moment.
He naturally had to rush back quickly to see him one last time, which would also make him feel a little better.
Anguo County was only a hundred li from Wuji County, and if the cavalry rode quickly, they could still arrive within a day.
Time flew by!
The next morning!
Liu Jin, leading over a hundred cavalry, finally rushed to the outskirts of Wuji County, seeing the city gate opening.
The surrounding common people were gradually lining up to enter the city.
The guards beside him immediately took out a token and shouted loudly!
"Everyone else, make way! The Marquis has arrived!"
The deafening sound echoed throughout the city gate. Many common people and soldiers trembled slightly upon hearing the words, "The Marquis has arrived."