The Ageless Dream

8.2 Hundred Scars of the Past (31)

"Where is General Huang Zhao?" Dong Li Hua asked the soldier that accompanied their carriage all the way here to the military camp. To avoid her premature death, incase Zhao State made a move, Huang Zhao left dozens of soldiers within the manor and four of them guarded the carriage. The reason why she can enter the camp even with soldiers outside is because of the guards Huang Zhao left.

"General Huang is within the military camp. At this hour, General Huang should be finished training the infantry men and is going to his tent." the soldier answered without looking straight to Dong Li Hua's eyes. She was impressed they were truly well trained.

"Guide us please. Lan Hu, don't get lost." Dong Li Hua patted Lan Hu's head. The white tiger rubbed his forehead on her palm and followed her to another place.

Soon enough, they reached Huang Zhao's tent. It was larger than the other normal tents with cozy atmosphere inside. Dong Li Hua let Jie Cui and Jie Ming prepare the meal on a table inside the tent while she and Lan Hu waited for Huang Zhao. She is truly putting so much effort in this small theatre of facade just for the future success of Qin Dynasty. Huang Zhao should probably give her a daily salary, ah.

Not long later, a group of men is heading to her direction. In front of the group where Meng Tian and Huang Zhao, they are all cheerfully talking to each other except for Huang Zhao who remained silent and only nodding as response. To be able to mingle with two first rank generals, those behind then should be officials below their status. Through lip reading, she can tell they are bootlicking Meng Tian and Huang Zhao.

"Since you want it this way..." Dong Li Hua faintly smiled, gathering her courage then waved her hand upward. "Huang Zhao!" she called, using her most attractive tone. Mentioning Huang Zhao's name, the group went to a halt. They saw a young maiden in veil standing outside Huang Zhao's tent, waving her hand while smiling sweetly. Her beauty is stunning that they cant help and throw a look of envy to the silent Huang Zhao. Meng Tian is of course an exception.

"Junior Huang has a thoughtful wife." Meng Tian remarked, gazing at Huang Zhao whose face blanched.

"You- she...this...how...what the?" Huang Zhao was left speechless. He never thought she would visit him here!

"Lan Hu, aiyo!" Dong Li Hua raised her hand above her lips when Lan Hu rushed to Huang Zhao in a fast pace. She is unable to stop the white beast as it pounced on Huang Zhao.

"Lan Hu!" Huang Zhao angrily shouted. He evaded his pet's assault by turning his body sideways and Lan Hu ended up jumping on a colonel instead.

"Im sorry. I should have considered this." a meek soft voice awakened everyone from being daze. Dong Li Hua is standing behind Huang Zhao, wringing her handkerchief as she looked down with a face full of guilt. Her expression made the others had an urge to coax her. The group of men glanced at Huang Zhao, blaming him for making her feel bad.

On the other side, Huang Zhao cant tell if he should feel sorry or bully her afterwards. What is she up to? Did he do something wrong and now she is trying to find fault from him? Since she asked for it...

"Its fine. How could I blame Ah Li. Come here." Huang Zhao smiled amiably, encasing an arm around her small delicate waist and his other hand held her cheek while desperately holding his urge to pinch it till she cries. Dong Li Hua was taken aback. His gentle voice made her shiver and her hair stood on its ends. She did not expect this!

"Ehem!" Meng Tian suddenly cleared his throat then came another. With his forced action, it turned into a fit of coughing that took him a while to settle it. Huang Zhao and Dong Li Hua raised a brow at this. "Men, lets leave the couple for a while." he turned his back to them, the whole group following him behind. Once the area was cleared  Dong Li Hua pushed Huang Zhao away from her.

"You-" he frowned from her action but Dong Li Hua ignored him and knelt in front of Lan Hu to stroke his head.

"That's just a show." she innocently smiled at Huang Zhao before standing up. "I brought a meal for you. The soldiers told me the food here is not as good as those inside the manor."

"So... You're concerned for me?" Huang Zhao pinched his chin, his playful smile returning once again.

"Pardon?" Dong Li Hua crossed her arms when Huang Zhao pulled her close to him. "Oi! This... You're being mean again!" she tried to push him but Huang Zhao had wrapped his arms around her waist with force.

"You provoked me first." Huang Zhao leaned down. A mischievous idea blooming inside his head. She immediately knew what he is going to do. Dong Li Hua glared intently, leaning her head backwards then with enough momentum, charged forward him.

"Ow!" she cried in pain but her plan succeeded and Huang Zhao let go of her.

"That hurts!" he shot a sharp look at Dong Li Hua while rubbing his forehead. Huang Zhao's angry expression froze once he saw her limpid green eyes filled with tears.

"Wuwu, it hurts..." Dong Li Hua wiped her tears with her sleeves before touching her forehead that is already red with a small bump. "It's all your fault!"

"Me? Wasn't it you who started it?"

"But your skull is hard!"

"Its no longer my problem you wild- hmph!"

"Say it again? What wild, huh?!"

"Can you shut up?"

"No, I won't, not until you apologize!"

"You should be the one apologizing!"

Lan Hu sat there in silence, watching them bicker. He lied down as he covered his ears with his furry paws. Letting out a soft roar, it was like he was asking his parents to stop arguing in front of him.