Chapter 286: Chapter 286

Pei Shu’er laughed, "Indeed, we are family, and family doesn’t speak of two different sides."

Pei Shu’er opened the warehouse door. She initially thought there wouldn’t be much inside, but was surprised to find it quite stocked.

Perhaps, everything from Niu Hao’s territory was cleared out and brought here.

Tang Peizhong said, "I joined forces with Boss Xiong and Lin Mountain people. First, we ambushed, then eliminated a group of them. Those people gave in and led us to these supplies."

Pei Shu’er laughed, "Father, you’re still sharp as a blade."

However, to have Tang Peizhong, such a Great General, leading people to ambush a small place, was indeed beneath his talents.

Pei Shu’er immediately called those who participated in the ambush to join the distribution.

Pei Shu’er didn’t allocate items that others didn’t need since leaving them in the warehouse wouldn’t spoil.

The focus of Pei Shu’er’s distribution was on warm and edible items, which satisfied everyone without complaint.

Moreover, this raid allowed everyone to gather a batch of winter supplies again.

On the other side, Yuhua Valley.

When Niu Hao’s men limped back to Yuhua Valley, they found most of their people dead or injured, while Boss Xiong’s men flaunted their power on their territory.

Seeing Niu Hao return severely wounded, Boss Xiong’s eyes lit up, and he immediately organized a hunt to chase down Niu Hao.

As they fled, some were captured, and more willingly defected to Boss Xiong.

They had already figured it out; every time they faced the Deserted Mountain people, it didn’t go well for them. It was only Niu Hao’s grudge against Deserted Mountain; they saw no need to get involved.

More people defected to Boss Xiong’s side, leaving fewer with Niu Hao.

Even those who stayed had complaints, and Niu Hao, after listening all the way, couldn’t hold back his anger and shouted.

No one spoke after that, but their hearts grew colder.

They were all Niu Hao’s trusted subordinates, merely hoping he’d stop opposing the Deserted Mountain people. Was that really wrong?

The people from Deserted Mountain were not that formidable, even their individual combat skills were the weakest.

However, they had a leader like Pei Shu’er.

Such a protective person would never let her people suffer the slightest grievance.

Thinking about this, they couldn’t help but envy the Deserted Mountain people once more.

What good fortune did they have to encounter a leader like Pei Shu’er?

Why did their leader see nothing but vengeance?

Clearly, today they could have left after heating up the kang, but he insisted on staying, waiting for Pei Shu’er to come.

So, these thirty big planks were completely a beating for nothing.

Discontent simmered, and Niu Hao brooded, "Pei Shu’er, it’s all Pei Shu’er!"

He wouldn’t let her get her way.

He would see to it that she perished!

The weather grew increasingly colder, and a horse arrived at the Deserted Mountain from the military camp, carrying Yan Huan Yu.

Yan Huan Yu was greeted inside, only to find everyone sitting on the kang knitting yarn. He was a bit curious.

He reached out to touch the heated kang, and it was so warm he didn’t want to let go.

Pei Shu’er smiled and patted the spot beside her, "Come, have a seat."

Meanwhile, there was a small table, with some sunflower seeds on top. People were seated on the kang, chatting while working, occasionally cracking some seeds. Newest update provıded by novel•fire.net

It looked cozy and warm.

Yan Huan Yu hesitated for a moment, since everyone on the kang were women.

But in Pei Shu’er’s eyes, he was just a child, always the messenger to the Deserted Mountain, and a good person too.

She patted the spot beside her again.

Yan Huan Yu eventually climbed up, as it was just too cold, his hands numb from the chill.

Once he sat down, he realized the heated kang was warmer than he had imagined.

The chill in his bones seemed completely dispelled by the warmth.

His hands instinctively reached for the kang, warming them thoroughly.

"If only the military camp had kangs like these," Yan Huan Yu lamented.

But he also knew this was impossible.

Firstly, there were too many people in the military camp, not enough firewood.

Moreover, if the soldiers got used to such warmth, they wouldn’t withstand harsher cold, which wasn’t conducive to military readiness.

Yan Huan Yu sighed, "Sister, your Deserted Mountain truly is a place of talent."

Yinxing covered her mouth, laughing, "Small leader, this kang was taught by the Young Madam."

Yan Huan Yu was even more astonished, looking at Pei Shu’er with admiration brimming in his eyes.

How is it always Pei Shu’er, with that brain of hers, constantly coming up with such quirky and practical things?

Pei Shu’er chuckled, "I just thought it up during my spare time."

After all, things aren’t exactly recorded in books, shifting all credit to them would be implausible.

Yan Huan Yu nodded, touching the earthen kang again before speaking.

"Sister, this time, someone in the military camp got injured, and all the other military doctors are helpless. They asked me to seek your help."

Yan Huan Yu leaned closer to Pei Shu’er, whispering, "It’s an important person."

Pei Shu’er nodded, "Let’s go then."

She got up, putting on a down cotton jacket, followed by a hat and a fluffy white ear cover.

Her feet were clad in white wool socks and self-sewn leather boots, completely waterproof and warm, with a fur-lined interior.

Pei Shu’er also donned a pair of fur-lined leather gloves.

Yan Huan Yu paused seeing Pei Shu’er dressed , and his ears turned slightly red.

Pei Shu’er looked truly stunning , her skin like jade, with large, bright eyes and flawless features.

She was, hands down, the most beautiful girl he had ever seen.

Moreover, so intelligent and uncaring for trivialities.

He found it hard not to be drawn to her.

But remembering Pei Shu’er’s connection with Tang Zan, his eyes dimmed again.

Pei Shu’er smiled, "We should have your size; I’ll take you to get a set."

Consider it a parting gift.

Having grown quite familiar with everyone, Yan Huan Yu wasn’t reserved, knowing that what Pei Shu’er gave would definitely be good.

The moment Yan Huan Yu donned the down cotton jacket, he felt separated from the cold, immune to the chill of the harsh winter.

Once he put on the leather gloves and fur socks with boots, he no longer felt cold.

The winter in Deserted Mountain was truly comfortable.

Walking in the cold wind, Pei Shu’er pulled out a piece of soft cloth.

"This is fabric I traded for, made into a scarf. Wearing it will keep you warm."

Yan Huan Yu nodded, and the two of them, fully equipped, rode horses, with only the uncovered parts feeling the chill.

Upon reaching the military camp, it wasn’t until Yan Huan Yu presented a pass that the soldiers dared to allow entry.

Only when Yan Huan Yu pulled down his scarf, revealing a bright smile and puffing out a breath of white air did they recognize him.

"It’s me, open the gate."