12dz Chapter 317 Dream Return
Chapter 317 Dream Return
It was late at night, and the only sound in the tent was Yu Lan's faint breathing. Cen Jiexiao lay beside Yu Lan's bed, sleepiness washing over her like a tide, and she finally couldn't resist it anymore and fell into a drowsy sleep.
The dream enveloped her like a mist, and she returned to the familiar modern city, to the small live broadcast room that once made her laugh and feel lost.
She wore the ancient costume she wore during the live broadcast and tried to strike various poses in front of the camera, trying to attract the audience's attention. However, there were only a few people in the live broadcast room, and it was as deserted as an empty stage.
"Welcome to my live broadcast room!" She forced a smile at the camera, but it felt extremely stiff.
"What I bring to you today is..." Before she finished her words, several comments floated across the barrage.
"Host, is your ancient costume a knockoff? It looks so cheap!" An audience member with the ID "Fashion Expert" commented mercilessly.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Cen Jiexiao's face, but she still pretended to be calm and continued, "This dress..."
"Host, can you change your pose? This pose is too old-fashioned!" Another viewer with the ID "Dancing Elf" also complained.
Cen Jiexiao took a deep breath and adjusted her posture, but she felt even more awkward.
"Host, can you please stop pretending? You don't understand ancient style at all!" An audience member with the ID "Ancient Style Lover" criticized sharply.
"I..." Cen Jiexiao wanted to refute, but found that she couldn't make a sound, as if her throat was blocked by something.
"I carefully selected this dress..." She tried hard to explain, but still couldn't make a sound.
"My posture..." She tried a few different positions, but it only made her feel more awkward.
"I really like ancient style..." She said silently in her heart, but no one listened.
She tried desperately to turn off the live broadcast and escape from this embarrassing situation, but found that she could not move at all, as if she was trapped in a nightmare.
Cold sweat rolled down her forehead and she felt like she was about to suffocate.
At this moment, a familiar voice sounded in my ears, like a ray of light in the darkness.
"Sister Xiao, wake up, Sister Xiao..."
The voice, filled with anxiety and concern, pulled her out of her nightmare.
Cen Jiexiao suddenly opened her eyes and saw Xia Chenghao looking at her anxiously, his eyes full of worry.
Only then did she realize she was dreaming, and her heart finally relaxed. Everything around her returned to reality: the dim light in the tent, Yu Lan's faint breathing, and Xia Chenghao's concerned gaze.
"Sister Xiao, did you have a nightmare?" Xia Chenghao asked with concern, with a hint of worry in his tone.
Cen Jiexiao shook her head, sat up, and rubbed her sleepy eyes. "It's okay, it was just a dream."
She tried hard to force a smile to hide her panic and anxiety.
A trace of heartache flashed in Xia Chenghao's eyes, and he said softly: "You are too tired, take a good rest."
The next day, when Cen Jiexiao woke up, Yu Lan was still unconscious. She was extremely anxious, but she could only force herself to calm down and carefully wipe Yu Lan's body and change the dressing.
At that moment, a commotion erupted outside the tent, mingled with the soldiers' excited shouts. Cen Jiexiao's heart tightened. Could it be that the Northern Di were attacking the camp again? She quickly stood up and drew aside the tent curtain, only to see Xia Chenghao striding towards her with uncontrollable joy on his face.
Xia Chenghao shouted excitedly, "Sister Xiao! The Great Zhou's supply train has arrived! Prime Minister Chen is leading it himself!"
Cen Jiexiao was stunned for a moment, then reacted and felt a little hope of winning.
The support from the Great Zhou finally arrived! This meant that the conflict could be ended more quickly. With the replenishment of food and weapons, they would be able to better resist the attacks of the Northern Di people.
Xia Chenghao excitedly called Cen Jiexiao to the center of the camp. Teams of soldiers were unloading their baggage in an orderly manner. Piles of food, weapons, and armor piled high, gleaming in the sunlight. Most eye-catching were boxes of repeating crossbows. This new weapon, considered cutting-edge even in the Great Zhou, was incredibly lethal and a nightmare for the Northern Di cavalry.
Xia Chenghao pointed at the repeating crossbows and said excitedly, "Sister Xiao, look! With these equipment, we can teach those Northern Di thieves a lesson!"
Cen Jiexiao knew that the outcome of this battle not only affected the fate of the Xixiang tribe, but also the life and death of her, Yu Lan, and all the soldiers fighting alongside her.
The afterglow of the setting sun filtered through the cracks in the tent, casting dappled shadows. Xia Chenghao drew aside the curtains and invited Cen Jiexiao and Chen Zigui inside to discuss the next battle plan.
Chen Zigui, dressed in a dark-colored suit, looked dusty, yet his refined demeanor couldn't be concealed. He walked into the tent with steady steps, his gaze settling on Cen Jiexiao, a flicker of concern in his eyes: "Sister Cen, are you all right?"
Cen Jiexiao returned the greeting: "Big Brother, I'm fine. You've worked hard along the way."
Chen Zigui nodded slightly and turned his gaze to Xia Chenghao: "Your Highness, the war is urgent now. We have been traveling day and night without stopping. I hope we have not delayed Your Highness's war deployment."
Xia Chenghao pointed at the map spread out on the table and said excitedly, "Hey, Lord Chen, that's quite polite. These repeating crossbows you brought this time are simply magical! With them, we can defeat the enemy with fewer troops and crush the Northern Di in one fell swoop!"
Chen Zigui frowned slightly, and said in a steady tone, "Your Highness, do not underestimate the enemy. Although the Northern Di people have suffered heavy losses, their strength should not be underestimated."
Cen Jiexiao nodded in agreement. "Your Highness, I think we should first send scouts to investigate the enemy situation and understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Northern Di people before formulating a specific battle plan."
"Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle. We cannot attack rashly, lest we fall into their ambush," Chen Zigui added.
Xia Chenghao pondered for a moment and finally agreed with their suggestion: "Okay, then send scouts to investigate the enemy situation first. We will try to launch a surprise attack tomorrow night and catch the Northern Di off guard!"
"Your Highness is wise." Chen Zigui bowed.
Cen Jiexiao also agreed: "That's very good."
Xia Chenghao continued, "Master Chen, these repeating crossbows you brought are a timely help! With them, our chances of victory are even greater."
"Your Highness, you are too kind. These are what I should do." Chen Zigui answered modestly.
"Big Brother, you've worked hard along the way. Take a rest first." Cen Jiexiao said with concern.
"It's okay. I will serve our brother country. His Majesty has ordered me to do my best." Chen Zigui said with a smile.
Xia Chenghao walked to the map, pointed at the Beidi camp, and said, "I'm planning a surprise attack tomorrow night. We must take them by surprise and attack them when they are unprepared."