Travel through the heavens

Chapter 289 Garrison General

Fang Muye opened his eyes, and what he saw was a blazing red.

A bright red brocade quilt was spread on the large carved bed, with lifelike mandarin ducks playing in the water embroidered on the quilt. A red canopy hung from the top of the bed, with fine gold tassels along the edges.

Fang Muye sat up and looked around.

This is an elaborately decorated ancient-style wedding room, with every corner exuding joy.

He looked down at himself, dressed in a bright red auspicious robe, the attire of a groom.

However, the burnt-out candlesticks on the table and the sunlight filtering through the window paper indicated that it was already morning, yet he was alone in the room, sleeping fully clothed, which was rather strange.

"I wonder what world this is?"

Fang Muye frowned slightly, and as soon as his divine sense reached outside the room, he immediately withdrew it.

Before long, light footsteps came from outside the door, and then the door creaked open. A maid wearing a light green ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and with her hair in two buns walked in quietly, carrying a copper basin and a handkerchief.

She looked up and saw Fang Muye already sitting up. She was clearly startled and hurriedly curtsied, "Young Master, you're awake?"

"Yes, she's awake." Fang Muye nodded, his eyes deep as an ancient well. He looked at the maid who was secretly observing him. The maid, whose eyebrows and eyes still had a touch of childishness, suddenly became dazed.

After a long time, the maid was freed from the bewitching spell and left without noticing anything amiss. Fang Muye also gained a general understanding of his current situation.

The current dynasty in this world is called Dayu. It has been established for 563 years. It is in a time of great turmoil, with calamities raging and demons running rampant, and the people suffering as if they were in dire straits.

At the beginning of the Great Yu Dynasty, in order to protect the people, support the country, and stabilize the world, the Zhenfu Division was set up in each prefecture. The division was responsible for exorcising ghosts and subduing demons, and had the power to investigate and arrest, so as to safeguard the peace of the prefecture.

The chief officer of each prefecture's garrison is the garrison general. Fang Muye is currently at the garrison general's residence in Anping Prefecture, Jiangzhou.

The garrison general of Anping Prefecture is named Gu Yueqing, one of the few female garrison generals in the Great Yu Dynasty.

As for Fang Muye, his identity in this world is Ning Zhuo, Gu Yueqing's newlywed husband.

Ning Zhuo, courtesy name Zizhan, was originally a scholar from Qinghua County, Yunkang Prefecture, Jiangzhou. He and Gu Yueqing were betrothed as children by their grandfathers.

In recent years, natural disasters and man-made calamities have occurred one after another. After three years of mourning, Ning Zhuo came to Anping Prefecture to fulfill his marriage agreement and married Gu Yueqing yesterday, thus becoming a son-in-law.

However, just as they were about to consummate their marriage yesterday after the wedding ceremony, an urgent report came from the mansion that a demon was causing trouble in the south of the city and had injured many people. Gu Yueqing immediately removed her hairpins and jewelry, put on her armor, and led her troops away. She has not yet returned.

"The Great Yu Dynasty... demons... ghosts... the Garrison Command... the Garrison General."

Fang Muye murmured these words to himself. Although he didn't know which movie or novel world he had transmigrated to, he already knew that this was definitely a supernatural world.

Upon closer inspection, the spiritual energy in the world was clearly far superior to that of the worlds I had experienced before.

Just as I was pondering this, I suddenly heard a commotion in the front yard, with someone shouting.

"The general is back."

Fang Muye's heart stirred. Before long, a steady and rhythmic footstep came from outside the house, accompanied by the slight clanging sound of armor plates rubbing together, growing closer as it approached.

The door was pushed open again, and a tall, slender figure stood in the doorway, instantly bringing in all the sunlight and the biting cold air from outside.

The newcomer wore a red battle robe underneath a dragon-scale golden armor. The armor was stained with dust and dark dirt, adding to his menacing aura. A tiger belt, about the width of a palm, was tied around his waist, outlining his lean and muscular figure. A dark red cloak hung casually from his shoulders, moving even without wind.

Looking at her appearance, it was an impressive face, like a piece of cold jade, with distinct features, a straight nose, and eyes like bright stars. Her brows exuded an air of unapproachable heroism and majesty. Her long hair was not styled into an elaborate bun, but was simply tied into a neat ponytail at the back of her head with a golden hair crown. A few strands of hair were damp with sweat, sticking to her smooth forehead and cheeks, adding to her unruly and heroic spirit.

What a valiant and heroic female general! She is just like a magnolia flower growing on a mountain cliff.

Looking at her, Fang Muye suddenly remembered an ancient poem.

"Having fought a hundred battles in the yellow sands, clad in golden armor, I will not return until Loulan is conquered."

Without a doubt, the person who came was Gu Yueqing, the garrison general of Anping City and Fang Muye's newlywed wife in this world.

Gu Yueqing's gaze lingered on Fang Muye for a moment before disappearing, and then she stepped into the house with swift and decisive movements.

"You're awake." Her voice was low, yet clear and melodious, like ice beads falling onto a jade plate.

Fang Muye nodded slightly, looked back at her calmly, and said in a gentle tone, "The general is back."

Gu Yueqing walked to the table, poured a cup of tea that had gone cold, tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp. Her movements were bold but not rude, showing the style of a soldier.

“Yesterday, a monster wreaked havoc in the south of the city, injuring many people. The situation was urgent, and I had to go to suppress it immediately. I didn’t expect that the monster was not weak and was extremely cunning. It took me all night to finally kill it.” Gu Yueqing put down her teacup, turned her gaze to Fang Muye, and slowly explained. Her bright eyes were filled with sincere apology and a bit of shyness that did not match her image: “I’m sorry that I left you alone in your room on our wedding night and failed to fulfill my duties.”

Fang Muye knew she was apologizing and explaining, but the last sentence sounded strange, and he felt offended somehow.

Looking at the marks on Gu Yueqing's armor and smelling the faint, lingering scent of blood, he could already imagine the intensity and danger of last night.

Fang Muye smiled slightly, his smile gentle, like a spring breeze brushing across ice, and said softly, "It's alright. Exorcising demons and protecting the safety of the people is the most important thing. Are you alright?"

Looking at Fang Muye's smile, Gu Yueqing was slightly taken aback, feeling that the man in front of her seemed to be a little different from before their marriage.

"It's nothing, just a minor injury, it's been treated." Gu Yueqing replied briefly, seemingly unwilling to talk about her injury. She paused, her tone softening slightly: "Did you... rest well last night? Are you settling in well at the manor? If you need anything, just let the servants know."

"Everything is fine, thank you for your concern, General," Fang Muye replied softly with a smile on his lips.

After he finished speaking, a brief silence fell between them.

Red silk ribbons hung high, and the character for "happiness" was prominently displayed. However, the two people standing opposite each other, one clad in gleaming armor and the other in a bright red auspicious robe, had an atmosphere that was neither romantic nor awkward, but rather strangely calm.

Gu Yueqing looked at her new husband. He was handsome and gentle, quite different from her, a woman who was skilled in martial arts. But deep in his calm eyes, she seemed to sense a kind of indescribable calmness and profundity that was not something that an ordinary, weak scholar could possess.

Perhaps... this marriage arranged by my grandfather isn't entirely a problem?

“In that case,” Gu Yueqing looked away and said, “I still need to go to the Zhenfu Division to handle official business. We will have dinner together later.”

After saying that, Gu Yueqing nodded slightly to Fang Muye as a farewell, then turned around nimbly, her red cloak drawing an arc behind her like a bright flame.

The sounds of footsteps and nails echoed again, gradually fading into the distance.

Fang Muye watched Gu Yueqing leave, a meaningful smile slowly curving his lips.

Outside, a gentle breeze caressed the treetops, and the sun shone brightly.