Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator

Chapter 308: Sima Hui (2)

As He Changdis face turned more and more stiff, in order to stop these people in the tent from blurting out any more earth-shattering revelations, he reached out to his side, picking up a package and tossing it to them.

Zhang Mai caught it smoothly and opened it. When he saw the beef jerky he had been longing for day and night within, his eyeballs almost fell out with how wide he opened his eyes.

You lucky brat! Its not safe out here in the northern border, make sure your familys soldiers protect Sister-in-Law properly. Zhang Mai immediately tore open the oil paper packaging wrapped around the beef jerky.

He Changdi kept a serious expression on his face as he said, Brother Zhang, youre older than me by a whole generation. Its not really appropriate for you to call her Older Sister-in-Law like Hongyu does!

After so many years spent in the army, Zhang Mai was already as thick-skinned as he could possibly get. How would He Changdis mild provocation bother him? He chuckled and said, He Sanlang, you have a higher ranking position than me now, so its proper for me to call your wife Older Sister-in-Law.

Captain Guo and Zhang Mai sat down by He Changdis bedside, munching happily on the goods they had been given.

Xiao Hongyu was rather sharp-eyed. His brows drew together as he suddenly recalled what he had seen while getting carried in on a stretcher.

Brother Guo, did my eyes deceive me? I seemed to have seen a woman while I was being carried in just now

After Xiao Hongyu mentioned that, Captain Guo and Zhang Mai abruptly stopped wolfing down their food and let out similar constipated expressions, as if they had been forced to swallow a few kilograms of flies

Oh, her Captain Guo scratched his head. He didnt know how to explain this. That female general had just arrived in the camp two days ago. Furthermore, she seemed to be trusted by General Qian.

When Zhang Mai saw that Captain Guo didnt know how to explain, he cut in. Zixiang, Hongyu, you guys should have heard of the Sima family, right?

He Changdi, who lived in the capital and socialised in noble society, knew a little more than Xiao Hongyu did.

The Simas should be that rich and influential family in Shandong?

Zhang Mai nodded and continued speaking. The Simas of Shandong have been around for thousands of years and can be traced back to the Great Xia Dynasty. In the last dynasty, there were plenty of Simas working as court officials. Later on, when this new dynasty was founded, the Simas of Shandong started moving away from politics. Some people say that its because the Simas lost too many talents during the changing of the dynasties. Others say that its because the Simas dont want to stand out too much during the early stages of this dynasty, so theyre hiding their abilities.

Zhang Mai paused before continuing again. That female general you saw today, shes called Sima Hui. Shes from one of the Simas branch families. Although you might not recognise her name, you should have heard of Sima Feng at least, right?

Xiao Hongyu replied first. Of course I know about Sima Feng! He was one of the border generals of the previous dynasty. Unfortunately, he was betrayed by his most trusted adjutant in the end and died at the feet of the Russians. He passed away filled with hatred.

Zhang Mai nodded in agreement. That Sima Hui in our camp, shes Sima Fengs legitimate granddaughter.

Xiao Hongyu was so shocked that his jaw had dropped.

Shes actually one of Old General Simas descendants?!

As far as I know, the main branch of the Simas didnt support Sima Feng at all. They even fought with Sima Fengs branch of the family. All of Sima Fengs male descendants entered the army and most of them died on the battlefields. By the time it reached Sima Huis generation, there were only the old, weak, women and children left. Sima Hui practically grew up in the army. Without caring about her familys objections, she bravely enlisted in the army. This time, she was the one who brought the Shandong troops over as support.

Xiao Hongyus cheeks were a little flushed from embarrassment. So that girl turned out to be so impressive Ive underestimated her.

Although He Changdis expression was calm, his mind was racing. He hadnt participated in the war against the Tuhuns in his past life, and he hadnt heard of someone like Sima Hui before, either. Had the natural course of events changed, or were there other secrets behind this anomaly?

Captain Guo harrumphed. Dont judge her for being a woman. Shes one of the fiercest generals in our army. Shes already led soldiers for five to six years, and shes more experienced than a greenhorn like you. General Qian trusts her ability enough to place her in important positions.

The shape of Zhang Mais mouth suddenly formed into a slight leer. Most importantly, General Sima has specially formed a female camp; there are hundreds of female soldiers there!

Hearing this, Xiao Hongyus eyes were about to pop out. What?! Female soldiers? Women can be soldiers too? Dont tell me theyre Hehe

Captain Guo gave a resounding smack to the back of Xiao Hongyus head. General Simas female camp was made at the personal order of the Emperor himself! Stop having all these dirty thoughts in your head all the time! If you lose to that group of female soldiers in the battle against the Tuhuns, Im going to break your legs!

Xiao Hongyus shoulders immediately shrunk upon being chastised.

Captain Guo glared at Xiao Hongyu for good measure before turning to He Changdi. One more thing, General Qian has given orders for you and Hongyu to investigate the area where you met the Tuhuns in the forest. You have to keep this mission a secret- both that its been given to you and that youre doing it. You cant leave camp too many times, as well.

He Sanlang was a little surprised. He hadnt expected Great General Qian to have entrusted this matter to him. It seemed like the events in the commanders tent earlier had just been a show that the general had put on for outsiders.

Captain Guo and Zhang Mai stayed in He Sanlangs tent for an hour. As they left, they even forcefully snatched away half of the food that Chu Lian had given to He Sanlang.

Xiao Hongyu took pleasure in his loss while lying on the bed next to his. Hehe, Brother He. Luckily, I was already prepared for that. Ive already hidden all the goodies that Sister-in-Law gave me.