"How could you find me?" Tang Lie finally couldn't help asking this puzzling question.
Ling Ying, while controlling the balance of their bodies in the air, replied: "I promised Xuan'er that if anything happens to her, I will rush to help her as soon as possible."
"This doesn't seem to have anything to do with my problem," Tang Lie said a little sourly.
Ling Ying said: "Xuan'er and I estimated that you were going to Huju Pass, so we followed you to find your whereabouts. However, when we arrived there, Huju Pass had already been breached by the Lande Empire army. Later we heard that Commander Heter Retreat all the way to the edge of the North Void Sea, I guess you are most likely among the Hetel army,"
Tang Lie nodded and said, "It seems we just missed it."
Ling Ying said: "We were a step too late. We only saw corpses floating on the misty strait and the blood-stained yellow sand on the shore."
Recalling the thrilling battle that day, Tang Lie couldn't help but sigh.
Ling Ying said: "We searched for many days but couldn't find any trace of you. We wanted to give up, but Xuan'er insisted on staying. In order to find you, we even went to Chuanyun City again, and then we found out that you and Fei General Na disappeared at sea." As they were talking, they had already flown to the edge of the coast. Above a lush jungle, the Wing Clan warriors began to descend slowly.
Ling Ying took Tang Lie to the ground as the last one, looked at Xuan'er ahead who was talking to Xuan Bo Fina and said: "Everyone thinks you are dead, only Xuan'er insists that you are still alive in this world, maybe Xuan'er Your efforts moved God, and we happened to meet you when we were searching at sea,"
Tang Lie looked at Xuan'er's delicate back, and a warm current surged in his heart. Although Xuan'er had never expressed her affection for him, everything she had done had already made it clear.
Ling Ying patted Tang Lie hard on the shoulder and said seriously: "Treat Xuan'er well. If you let her suffer any injustice in the future, I will not let you go even if I chase you to the ends of the world,"
Tang Lie nodded heavily, but showed a playful smile: "There is something I have always wanted to ask you. What does your caring about Xuan'er have to do with her?"
Ling Ying's eyes suddenly turned cold: "This has nothing to do with you,"
Tang Lie smiled nonchalantly. He already knew Ling Ying quite well and had experienced Ling Ying's attitude of rejecting people thousands of miles away many times.
Ling Ying also felt that his tone was too harsh, so he smiled apologetically and said, "Since you are all safe and sound, our mission has come to an end and we say goodbye." He cupped his hands and bid farewell to Tang Lie before leaving.
Tang Lie didn't expect him to leave immediately, and said in shock: "Why are you leaving in such a hurry? I still want to talk to Brother Ling for a few more words."
Ling Ying smiled and said: "There will definitely be opportunities in the future,"
Xuan'er heard that Ling Ying was leaving and hurried over, saying softly: "Brother Ling,"
Ling Ying looked at Xuan'er and then looked deeply at Tang Lie. Tang Lie naturally understood the meaning in his eyes and smiled: "Don't worry, I won't let you down."
Ling Ying pointed to the position of Chaoyang Chusheng and said: "We have crossed the Psychedelic Strait here, and not far ahead is the control area of Chuanyun City. There will be no more danger."
Xuan Bo said in surprise: "So, I will be able to see my father soon,"
Everyone fell silent immediately. Tang Liesheng was afraid that Xuan Bo would see the clues, so he smiled and said, "Yes, we will see him soon."
Ling Ying winked at Xuan'er and pointed to the jade flute on his waist. He fluttered his wings and rushed into the sky like lightning. The twenty warriors of the Wing Tribe who came with him also flew off the ground. .
Tang Lie said loudly: "Take care,"
Everyone was immersed in the joy of reunion. Looking at Xuan Bo who was as happy as a bird, Tang Lie sighed secretly. She would have to know about her father's death sooner or later, but how should she tell him? Only she could minimize the blow Xuan Bo suffered.
Fina was also thinking about the same problem as Tang Lie, and quietly landed at the end of the team, whispering to Tang Lie: "How are you going to tell her about this?"
Tang Lie smiled bitterly and said, "Why do I have to say it?"
Fina whispered: "She can only listen to your words..." When she said this, Fang couldn't help but feel a little sad in her heart, and turned her head hurriedly, for fear that Tang Lie would see the uncontrollable look in her eyes. Tears.
The cheers of Xuan Bo and Xuan'er came from ahead. They had taken the lead to climb to the hill, from where they could clearly see the whole of Chuanyun City.
Chuanyun City is built on Tinghai Peak, which is about 1,500 meters above sea level. At the foot of the mountain, the Lakudong River flows around it. Both ends of the river merge into the Xu Sea, forming a natural barrier and a unique geographical environment. Chuanyun City is rich in products and the people are prosperous. No wonder Commander Heter chose this place as a foothold for counterattack.
As soon as they arrived in front of the Lakudong River, two patrol ships approached them. Since the death of Commander Hetel in the Psychedelic Strait, Lang Yuan took on the role of commanding the army and sent the remaining 20,000 The army was integrated with the 12,000 soldiers of Chuanyun City itself and re-adjusted into one army. Worried about the encirclement and suppression within the Xuanwu Empire, Lang Yuan ordered the destruction of all the bridges on the Lakudong River and temporarily closed the city to all ships. Unified and deployed by the military, the entire Lakudong River is on high alert.
The soldiers on the ship shouted from a distance: "Who are you? This place is closed to traffic. You'd better turn back as soon as possible."
Fina walked forward and said, "Let your leader come to see me." Fina had a transcendent status in the army. When the soldier heard her bad tone, he hurriedly called out the general in charge of the ship. Coincidentally, the general recognized Fina. , said in surprise: "General Fina, it's really General Fina,"
Fina smiled and nodded and said: "Now that you have recognized me, why not let us get on the boat quickly?"
The general hurriedly asked his soldiers to dock the ship, and asked another patrol boat to return first to report.
After boarding the ship, Xuanbo suddenly felt that something was wrong in the atmosphere. All the soldiers were wearing black helmets and black families, with hemp belts around their waists and white mourning scarves on their heads. Such a grand collective mourning could only be performed by emperors and empresses. After enjoying such treatment, Xuanbo's pretty face turned pale, and her beautiful ice-blue eyes showed endless fear. She said in a trembling voice: "Why are you all wearing mourning clothes?"
Xuanbo has lived in the palace for a long time. These soldiers did not know that she was the princess of the Xuanwu Empire. They all burst into tears and said: "The emperor has passed away..."
Xuan Bo's beautiful eyes suddenly widened, and he felt that everything in the world was spinning at the same time, and his delicate body fell limply behind him. Tang Lie, who was well prepared, hurriedly rushed forward and stretched out his arms to hold her in his arms.
The general looked at Princess Xuanbo blankly. The reason why they were crying so sadly was probably to show off to others. Unexpectedly, the girl actually fainted from sadness. It didn't look like she was pretending, but she didn't know she was there. What is the relationship with the emperor?
Ya Yi'an shouted fiercely: "What are you looking at? This is the princess of the Xuanwu Empire,"
The officers and men on the ship were so frightened that they knelt down at the same time.
Fina glared at Ya Yi'an dissatisfied, secretly blaming him for talking too much.
Tang Lie sighed and said, "Sooner or later, she will know about this matter. Maybe it would be better for her to find out by herself."
When Xuan Bo woke up, he was still lying in Tang Lie's broad and warm embrace. The others had already taken notice and hid in the stern of the boat, leaving only the two of them at the bow.
Tang Lie said warmly: "If you feel uncomfortable, just cry out."
Xuan Bo could no longer control the grief in his heart. He buried his head in Tang Lie's arms and cried loudly. His tears wet Tang Lie's front. Tang Lie lovingly stroked Xuan Bo's golden hair and said softly: "Anything." Everyone will have this day, I believe that the emperor’s spirit in heaven doesn’t want to see you sad,”
It took Xuanbo a long time to calm down his emotions a little, and he said with tears: "Who killed my father?"
For a moment, Tang Lie didn't know how to answer Xuan Bo's question. Although Emperor Xuan Sizhe died directly under the secret arrows of the Lande Empire, the reason was still due to the conspiracy of General Adams, Prince Xuan Yuan and others. , as an outsider I cannot comment on the real reason, I can only leave it to Lang Yuan and others to explain.
He remembered something and took out the scepter from his waist that Emperor Xuan Sizhe had entrusted to him when he was dying. He handed it into Xuan Bo's hand and said softly: "This scepter was given to me by your father when he was dying." Here you go, keep it,"
Xuanbo nodded silently, her beautiful ice-blue eyes staring at the scepter made of gold. This scepter, which symbolized the supreme status and honor of the empire, gradually made her sad eyes become more rational, although she did not see her father. The scene before his death, but his voice and smile appeared vividly in front of him. Xuanbo seemed to hear his father smiling in his ear: "Daughter, do you understand the reason why I gave you this scepter?"
Xuan Bo slowly closed his beautiful eyes. When he opened them again, his eyes had become rational and sober. His calm expression made Tang Lie's heart tremble deeply. He vaguely felt that Xuan Bo had undergone a huge change in an instant. , but it’s unclear where this change came from.
The patrol boat slowly stopped at the military dock under Chuanyun City. Xuan Bo left Tang Lie's arms and walked towards the bow of the boat. Her steps were slow but firm. A lot of gauze floated on the river at some point. The light mist made her back a little hazy, and Tang Lie suddenly had the illusion that she was close at hand but out of reach.
Lang Yuan led nearly fifty generals to stand in front of the dock. This morning he happened to inspect the defense situation in the Lakudong River area. After receiving the message from his men, he immediately gathered the generals to greet them.
When Xuan Bo's figure holding a scepter appeared on the bow of the ship, Lang Yuan led all the soldiers to kneel down at the same time, with tears of excitement flashing in his eyes. Since Hetel's death, although he had generals who were distracted, He was reorganized, but there were great hidden dangers in the army and even Chuanyun City. His prestige was not enough to unite everyone. The appearance of Princess Xuanbo allowed him to see the real dawn. Emperor Xuansi Zhe's last edict can finally be made public, letting everyone know that Princess Xuanbo is the true heir to the Xuanwu Empire.
When Xuan Bo walked onto the dock surrounded by Fina and others, there were thunderous cheers from all directions, and tears dried up in Xuan Bo's beautiful eyes. She suddenly remembered what her father once said, that growth is only a matter of a moment, and The real reason for her rapid growth was because of her father's sudden death. She suddenly understood a lot. The real reason for her father's tragic death was the power dispute within the empire. She said silently in her heart: "I will let you Pay the price, everyone who participated in the conspiracy to kill my father, you will regret for what you have done,"
The sun dispersed the faint mist and shone on Xuanbo's beautiful and beautiful face. Her expression looked noble and cold. Everyone immediately felt that their princess was born to be a king and the power of the empire was due to her. It's in her hands.
When everyone shouted long live the princess, Tang Lie silently fell at the end of the team. He had a premonition a long time ago that Xuan Bo would leave him one day, but he did not expect that this day would come so quickly. , maybe he and Xuan Bo were originally two parallel lines, and the occasional intersection was destined to be wrong.
Xuan'er's eyes were always focused on Tang Lie alone, and she could sense the sadness in Tang Lie's heart.
Tang Lie's mind went blank. He was too lazy to think about what was going to happen in the future, and he couldn't remember it. As the cheering crowd entered Chuanyun City, an indescribable feeling of loneliness rippled in his heart.
"Master," Xuan'er's gentle voice awakened Tang Lie from his deep thoughts. Tang Lie agreed as if he had just woken up from a dream, only to realize that he had left the celebrating team.
Xuan'er pointed to the post house in front: "General Fina asked us to go inside to rest first. He will invite us to a dinner party in the evening."
Tang Lie nodded calmly and walked towards the post house. Lang Yuan left someone specially to arrange their accommodation. The entire post house treated Tang Lie and his entourage with the highest standards of treating distinguished guests. In fact, they stayed in the post house. There are only three people living here, Tang Lie, Xuan'er and Ya Yi'an. They have nothing to do with the politics of the Xuanwu Empire. Although their relationship with Xuan Bo and others is extraordinary, it is still inconvenient to deal with the internal affairs of the Xuanwu Empire. Lang Yuan made this arrangement after careful consideration.
The atmosphere in the Duke's Palace was dull and depressing. Xuan Bo quietly watched the edict left by his father. Angry light flashed from time to time in his beautiful ice-blue eyes. She no longer shed tears, especially in front of everyone. She had to express her feelings. Weakness is hidden.
The manager of Chuanyun City, Heijien, is the brother of the commander Hether. Ever since Lang Yuan entered Chuanyun City, he has given him selfless help, which is one of the main reasons why these defeated armies were able to stabilize quickly. He couldn't suppress the grief and anger in his heart and said: "Your Majesty, if these treacherous people hadn't colluded with foreign enemies, how could the emperor have been harmed, and how could our great empire be in the state of being torn apart today..." Thinking of the dead emperor. and his brother, Black Jayne could not help but cry with sadness,
