The governor's wife looked embarrassed. "Two young heroes, please come back with me. It's obvious that you two are not the vulgar sort who are fond of wealth. It's just a simple meal. Otherwise, I'll feel really bad."
Mu Fengqie deliberately pretended to be in a dilemma and finally agreed. "All right, then we'll trouble you, madam."
Jing Xunce and Mu Fengqie walked behind the governor's wife. Jing Xunce couldn't help smiling when he saw Mu Fengqie's sly look. She was really a little fox. There was probably nothing in this world that could stump her.
They successfully arrived at the governor's mansion. The governor's wife first led them to the front hall. Soon, Ouyang Heng arrived at the front hall and went straight to the governor's wife and the little girl.
The little girl looked only three or four years old. Seeing her father, she happily threw herself into his arms. Ouyang Heng looked haggard, which showed how anxious he had been.
When he finally came to his senses, he noticed two more people in the front hall. They were completely unfamiliar faces, and their presence in the front hall surprised him.
"Oh, right. There was an accident when I went out today. These two young men saved me and Lingniang," the governor's wife explained.
"Greetings to the governor's wife. This is my elder brother, Jing Daniu, and I'm Mu... uh... I'm Jing Erniu," Mu Fengqie almost let the cat out of the bag and quickly changed her words.
Ouyang Heng had a sharp eye. After just one glance, he noticed something wrong with them. However, his wife had already invited them in. Before he could determine whether they were friends or foes, it was better to play it safe and find out their background first.
"So you two young heroes are the benefactors of my wife and daughter. The meal is ready. Please take your seats," Ouyang Heng said as if nothing was amiss.
They didn't look like bad people, but today's accident was too strange. Everyone in Pingzhou City knew the governor's wife and Lingniang. How could there still be someone who would kidnap them?
Mu Fengqie and Jing Xunce sat down at the table. "We really trouble you, madam and governor. In fact, it was just a small effort to save you. You don't have to take it to heart."
Ouyang Heng looked at Mu Fengqie with a fake smile. "It's really strange. Everyone in Pingzhou City knows the governor's wife and Lingniang. Today's accident is really fishy. If you two didn't look like good people, I would even suspect that you were the ones behind this."
Although his words seemed like a joke, they made Mu Fengqie nervous. "The governor has really good eyes. How could we be such people..."
Mu Fengqie smiled awkwardly. The governor in front of her was a well - known good man. She felt a little guilty about the self - directed play she had staged today.
Jing Xunce also noticed something. He said, "The governor is right. This is indeed the way we came up with to meet you."
Mu Fengqie looked at Jing Xunce in surprise. Weren't all their efforts today aimed at coming here? Why did Jing Xunce tell the truth? Wasn't he afraid that the governor would get angry and drive them out?
"To meet me? Do you know how many people in Pingzhou City want to see me? If everyone was like you, wouldn't Pingzhou City be in chaos?" Ouyang Heng said jokingly.
Mu Fengqie knew things were bad. She quickly explained, "Please don't be angry, governor. Actually, we came from the imperial city. Passing by here, we heard what happened in Pingzhou, so we want to do our bit. Please take us in!"
Ouyang Heng didn't get angry. Instead, he laughed. "You two are so thin. How can you do anything for Pingzhou? Moreover, there's a woman. Women can't go to war."
Mu Fengqie opened her mouth in surprise. She had deliberately changed into men's clothes today. The clothes were loose enough to cover her slightly protruding belly. She really didn't know how Ouyang Heng found out.
In Ouyang Heng's eyes, Mu Fengqie was a weak woman, and Jing Xunce looked like a pampered young master.
So in his opinion, it was really ridiculous that they wanted to stay in Pingzhou.
"When did you find out, governor? Does the madam know too?" Mu Fengqie looked at the governor's wife suspiciously.
The governor's wife showed a gentle smile. "I can tell a man from a woman at a glance. Since you went to so much trouble to set this up, I'll see what you're up to."
Mu Fengqie twitched at the corner of her mouth. How could the governor's wife be so smart? She had been so proud of her perfect plan, but in front of the governor and his wife, she was just a clown.
"To be honest, we came here from the imperial city. Hearing what happened in Pingzhou, we want to stay and serve the Qin Dynasty. He is my husband. Have you heard of the newly - promoted General Jing, who made great contributions in the battle against Beiming recently?"
After hearing Mu Fengqie's words, Ouyang Heng turned to stare at Jing Xunce and suddenly realized. "So you're General Jing."
Jing Xunce captured the seventh princess of Beiming effortlessly in the battle against Beiming, burned the enemy's food supplies single - handedly, and shot dead the enemy's general. So Ouyang Heng had heard of his deeds.
He had thought this handsome young man was just an idle young master, but unexpectedly, he was a battle - tested general. It seemed that one couldn't judge a book by its cover.
"Governor, why does the Tule tribe want to attack Pingzhou? Do they want to rebel?" Jing Xunce asked.
After finding out their background, Ouyang Heng let down his guard. Pingzhou City was really in need of manpower at this time. If Jing Xunce was willing to stay and help them, it would be great.
"The Tule tribe is getting stronger and stronger. It's almost on a par with Beiming and the Qin Dynasty. Although the Tule tribe is not large, its troops are very powerful. In particular, the Wolf Division of Tule Haojia is invincible."
Ouyang Heng had been guarding Pingzhou City for decades. He had always been invincible, but now he was worried about the war with the Tule tribe.
The grassland people didn't play by the rules. One might easily fall into their traps. The people of Pingzhou City were counting on him. He mustn't let the city gates fall.
"Do you trust me, governor? I can help you defend Pingzhou City," Jing Xunce said confidently.
Although he didn't know much about the grassland people, for the sake of the people in the city, he was sure he could defend the city.
Ouyang Heng was, of course, overjoyed. Now was the time when they needed manpower most, and Jing Xunce had solved his urgent problem.