Qu Fang was dressed in black, still holding the familiar sword in his hand.
In Bai Jingrong's eyes, there seems to be almost no change after not seeing the song for several years.
She stared closely at Qu Fang's face for a while, then slowly said: "It seems that you have lived a good life in Dasheng in the past few years, and Xie Yan has not treated you badly."
Qu Fang didn't answer, just stood silently at the door and looked at her.
Bai Jingrong sighed softly and told the other people in the hall: "You should step back first."
"Princess!" Wu Ye shouted in a deep voice, obviously very dissatisfied with Bai Jingrong's order.
Luo Junyao also whispered: "Empress..."
Bai Jingrong raised his hand and gently fiddled with her braid hanging on her chest, and said softly: "Don't worry, his name is Qu Fang, he is my old friend, he will not hurt me."
After that, he said sternly to Wu Ye: "General, please go back first. If you have anything to do, we'll talk about it later."
Wu Ye glanced at Qu Fang with some reluctance. He was no stranger to Qu Fang and knew that he was no match for Qu Fang. Therefore, although he was dissatisfied, he didn't say anything more. He put the knife into its sheath and snorted coldly.
Go outside.
Luo Junyao didn't dare to stay long and quickly followed him.
After leaving the main hall, Wu Ye was in no hurry to leave.
Instead, she stood in the garden waiting for Luo Junyao who followed him out. Luo Junyao naturally knew that he was waiting for her. She was also a little curious about this Wu Ye, so she walked over as if she didn't know anything.
"stop."
"Wu, General Wu?" Luo Jun said.
Wu Ye raised his eyebrows and looked at her: "Your name is Chu Chu?"
Luo Junyao nodded and said: "Back to General, that's right."
Wu Ye said: "Since the princess intends to accept you as her adopted daughter, how about I also accept you as my adopted daughter? From now on, you will have another supporter in this palace."
"..." What's going on? How come in this Qi Clan royal city, everyone wants to be her father?
"What? You don't want to?" Seeing her silence, Wu Ye said coldly.
Luo Junyao shook his head repeatedly and said: "Go back, go back to the general, thank you for your love, general, but it's just my lady's place..."
Wu Ye smiled and said, "What do I think it is? I'll just go and tell the princess. The princess will definitely not object."
Luo Junyao said: "Your Majesty treats me very well. I cannot make decisions behind your back. Please forgive me, General. If your Majesty agrees, it will not be too late."
Seeing her like this, Wu Ye was not angry.
Instead, he looked her up and down, his eyebrows slightly furrowed as if he was confused.
Wu Ye's confusion is also very simple: this girl seems a bit stubborn and does not have Bai Jingrong's intelligence and changeability at all. What does Bai Jingrong see in her?
After a long while, Wu Ye waved his hand to indicate that she could leave.
Luo Junyao bowed slightly, and then hurried away, as if he was afraid that Wu Ye would stop her again and insist on recognizing her as his adopted daughter.
Seeing this, Wu Ye felt more and more bored, so he put it behind him and turned around to leave.
In the main hall, it was quiet for a long time.
Bai Jingrong sat lazily on the soft couch and looked at Qu Fang, who was still standing at the door of the palace.
After an unknown amount of time, Bai Jingrong said softly: "Ah Fang, how long have we not seen each other?" Qu Fang remained silent and just looked at her quietly.
Bai Jingrong said: "Are you still angry with me?"
Qu Fang finally moved. He stepped into the hall and stopped four or five steps away from Bai Jingrong.
"Are you willing to leave here with me?" Qu Fang asked in a low voice.
Bai Jingrong was stunned, as if she thought she heard wrongly.
"What did you say?"
"Are you willing to leave here with me? Leave the royal city of the Qi people, leave all this turmoil," Qu Fang said.
Bai Jingrong's expression changed, and after a while she sneered, and her originally gentle face became indifferent.
Bai Jingrong stood up suddenly, stared at Qu Fang with cold eyes, and said, "Of course I don't want to!"
"But you..." Qu Fang frowned and said, "The current situation is not good for you, so why should you..."
Bai Jingrong sneered: "You thought I was going to reach a dead end? That's why you came back to save me? You have been in Shangyong all these years, and your apprentice is still following Xie Yan. Is Xie Yan telling you all this?
Where are you now? Could it be that you have also come to the royal city of the Qi people?"
Although she said this, her expression was a little casual, and she obviously did not really think that Xie Yan would come alone to the Qi Clan's royal city surrounded by thousands of miles of yellow sand with the dignity of regent.
Qu Fang looked at her and said: "Since you know that Tian Ge is following Xie Yan now, why don't you suspect that I was also sent by Xie Yan to kill you?"
Bai Jingrong's cold eyes suddenly became gentle again. She seemed to have the ability to switch between various emotions at any time.
She looked at Qu Fang and said softly: "Why do I think so? I know you will never hurt me, Ah Fang, right?"
Qu Fang did not answer.
Bai Jingrong stood up and walked to Qu Fang. Bai Jingrong was not short among women, but Qu Fang's height was considered tall among men.
Bai Jingrong stood in front of him, looking extremely slender and petite.
But her momentum was not weak at all, even with a soft smile on her beautiful face.
"A Fang, does your promise back then still count?"
After playing the song for a long time, he said in a deep voice: "Forget it, I will never hurt you and will always protect you."
Bai Jingrong was satisfied and chuckled softly.
Her soft laughter, filled with satisfaction and joy, echoed in the hall.
"I knew A Fang would not let me down." Bai Jingrong said softly, "I have wronged you in the past few years."
Qu Fang looked down at her and said: "I heard that the relationship between you and Ji Zhan is not harmonious now. If you two break up, your situation in the Qi Clan's royal city will be..."
Bai Jingrong, the Queen Mother, is based on Ji Zhan being the King of Qi.
If Ji Zhan breaks up with her, or Ji Zhan is no longer the King of Qi, how can a Central Plains woman with no Qi blood continue to gain a foothold in the Qi royal city?
"After so many years, you still refuse to give up?" Qu Fang asked: "Is it really so difficult to give up these things and live some other life? I have been in Shangyong for the past few years, and I don't think there is anything wrong with it. I would like to change it.
Life is not that difficult."
Bai Jingrong's smile gradually faded, "A Fang, you are a member of the world after all, you don't understand this..."
"Don't I understand?" Qu Fang asked.
Bai Jingrong said: "Why should I give up? After so many years...I have invested most of my life in it, why should I give up?"
Bai Jingrong put her hand on Qu Fang's arm, looked up at him, and said: "A Fang, I'm very happy that you're back, and I can feel more at ease with you here. Don't talk about those unpleasant things, let's sit down
How about catching up on old times?"
Qu Fang sighed softly and did not persuade him to say anything.
In fact, he had known for a long time that any persuasion would be useless to Bai Jingrong.
She has been trapped in it for a long time and cannot extricate herself. No matter what the situation is, she will only go to the dark side.
Qufang's return made Bai Jingrong feel very good, and she unceremoniously wielded the sword that had been lost for several years again.
On the night when Qu Fang returned to Bai Jingrong, two generals from the Bai family army who secretly supported Ji Zhan died quietly in their own homes.
There are three generals in the Bai family army from Wu Ye down, all of whom came to the Qi tribe with Bai Jingrong.
They were all once the most outstanding young generals under Emperor Chen Wu.
Those who followed Bai Jingrong were still young men in their prime when they came out of seclusion. After those veterans gradually withered, they became the backbone of the army.
And now, they are already over half a year old.
Some of them, like Wu Ye, still support Bai Jingrong as always.
There were also people who, for various reasons, turned to Ji Zhan, who looked more promising.
Naturally, there are also people who don’t want to participate in either party.
Having lived under the shelter of others for so many years, they are deeply aware of the difficulty of living in a foreign race and the harshness of the world. Rather than trying to seize power among the Qi people, they miss their hometown after being away for many years.
Wu Jun is one of them.
He was once a military commander in front of Emperor Wu of the Great Chen Dynasty. He was only twenty-five years old when he followed Bai Jingrong to the fortress. After so many years, he knew better than anyone that his ambition back then had long since dissipated into dust.
Some of the current officers and soldiers of the Bai family are married to Qi people and have settled down as Qi people.
Some people still cling to illusory ideals, even though they all know that they are nothing more than fantasy.
And many more have died on the battlefield in the war between the Qi people and Dasheng in those years.
Wu Jun never married and had no children.
He wanted to return to the Central Plains and his hometown.
He even thought about abandoning everything and crossing the desert alone to return to the pass. This was not difficult and he could do it. Returning to the Central Plains and hiding his name as an ordinary person was better than staying in the royal city of the Qi people.
But he couldn't let go of his soldiers. He knew very well what consequences they would face if he abandoned everything and escaped.
Even if they are not killed, they will be suppressed and discriminated against in the royal city of the Qi people, and will be used as cannon fodder when necessary and the first to be pushed out to die.
The most likely outcome for them is to die in the fight between King Qi and Bai Jingrong.
When Wu Jun came back from outside, he still frowned when he remembered what happened just now.
Two senior generals of the Bai family army were killed overnight. Wu Jun immediately suspected that Wu Ye was responsible.
He had been watching with cold eyes these days, but he also knew that the two dead colleagues had secretly taken refuge with Ji Zhan.
Now that the two of them are dead, King Qi's hard work may be in vain.
Wu Ye now controls most of the military power of the Bai family army. Next...
Is it just him? Wu Jun sneered in his heart.
"Who?!" Before he could put down the sword in his hand, Wu Jun's expression suddenly changed. He tightened his grip on the sword and turned around to look at the entrance to the inner room.
Could it be that Wu Ye sent someone to kill him? Wu Jun thought to himself.
The two people walked out of it and were startled when they saw the person coming, Wu Jun.
Two men dressed in Central Plains costumes, one with a handsome appearance and a graceful and dignified temperament, looked like a king in every gesture.
The other person is much more low-key, with a calm expression, lowered brows, and holding a sword with one hand, just like a bodyguard.
It is not that there are no people wearing Central Plains costumes in the royal city of the Qi tribe. After all, there are quite a few people in the Bai family army, and not everyone likes the costumes of the Qi tribe.
But Wu Jun was certain that these two people were definitely not anyone from the Qi Clan's royal city.
"General Wu, don't be nervous," the visitor said.
Wu Jun clenched his sword and said cautiously: "Who are you?"
"Xie Yan."
Wu Jun was shocked and almost lost the knife in his hand.
With just two words, Wu Jun matched the name and identity in an instant.
Regent of Dasheng, Xie Yan.
It is indeed a name that every Bai family soldier knows well.
Wu Jun looked around the entire room, and finally set his sights on Xie Yan, saying in a deep voice: "Prince Regent Dasheng, you are so courageous."
Wu Jun really never thought that the regent of Dasheng would actually come to the Qi royal city in person, and he did not bring thousands of troops with him.
"Thank you." Xie Yan said lightly.
Wu Jun was silent for a moment and then said: "Prince Regent, please sit down and talk."
Xie Yan looked at the shadow behind him, who nodded slightly and turned around and walked out.
Wu Jun frowned and wanted to stop Duiying.
It's still broad daylight now, and his house may not be completely safe. If someone sees him...
Xie Yan said: "Don't worry, he will be careful."
Wu Jun didn't have much to say, so he had to make a gesture of invitation towards Xie Yan.
The two of them walked to the table on one side of the room and sat down. "I apologize for the lack of tea and the poor reception."
Xie Yan said: "General, your words are serious, there is no need to be polite."
The two of them sat down and were relatively silent for a moment, before Wu Jun spoke again: "I admire the regent for his boldness. I think the regent must have something in mind when he comes from thousands of miles away. But I don't know why you are here?"
"
Xie Yan said calmly: "To be honest, Xie came here to persuade General Wu to return to the Central Plains with his troops."
Wu Jun's face changed slightly, and the surprise between his brows was undisguised.
"What the regent said..." Wu Jun thought about it for a moment and then said slowly: "Why did the regent come to Wu? You know...the Bai family army has been an enemy of Dasheng for many years."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Xie Yandao: "Back then, Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Wu of Chen were fighting for the world. The two sides were indeed enemies. But in the final analysis, the sons of the Bai family army were all brothers of the Central Plains.
Pulse, isn’t it?”
Wu Jun was a little moved, but looked at Xie Yan speechless for a moment.
Xie Yan said: "General Wu was originally loyal to the Bai family, and it's no wonder that everyone is their master on the battlefield. But now that the Bai family has passed away early, does General Wu really want to put all these sons of the Central Plains in this thousands of miles of yellow sand?
Or fight to the death for the Qi people?"
Wu Jun's face is bitter, who can say it's not?
People who are not from our tribe must have different hearts. In the Qi tribe, the Bai family army has sacrificed a lot for the Qi tribe in recent years. However, the Qi tribe people still regard them as bereaved dogs that Bai Jingrong seduced the late King of Qi with their beauty and were taken in.
They are all hot-blooded men, who wants to bear such a reputation?
But they were defeated generals and lost dogs, so what else could they do if they couldn't bear it?
After Ji Sui's death, Ji Zhan, who succeeded him, almost broke up with Bai Jingrong. He really didn't know where they would go.
Seeing his expression, Xie Yan said: "General Wu, don't be anxious, you can consider this issue slowly. Now almost all the power of the Bai family army has fallen into Wu Ye's hands. If General Wu refuses to agree with Wu Ye and Bai Jingrong, I am afraid that the future will be difficult."
It’s not easy, so please be careful.”
Wu Jun said: "The regent is not afraid that I will betray you?"
Xie Yan raised his eyebrows and said, "What benefit does betraying me bring to the general?"
Without waiting for Wu Jun to answer, Xie Yan said slowly: "This is the only chance for the Bai family army to return to the Central Plains. Please be careful, General Wu."
Wu Jun took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Prince Regent, for your advice. I will consider it carefully. But..."
Xie Yan said: "Don't worry, General Wu, I don't like to force others."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wu Jun breathed a sigh of relief and cupped his hands.
(′｀)Sorry dears, I haven’t updated for so long. I don’t dare to take the lead, so I will update quietly~
