The familiar breath is close to my ears. The strong arms are as strong as before. They hold me tightly, as if I am afraid that someone will escape. I wish I could rub the thin body in my arms into my bones. They will never be separated for the rest of my life.
Why does he appear here.
Bai Qige should have asked, but she couldn't open her mouth. Her lips were slightly open, and her throat was sore and swollen. It was as if someone had stuffed all the pain in the world into her throat, blocking her heart and mouth. She couldn't say anything. I couldn't say it. All I could do was wrap my skinny arms around my strong shoulders and give him a desperate hug.
I thought we would never see each other again. I thought his warmth would become an eternal memory. But at this moment, he appeared again.
"Qi Ge. Qi Ge..." The longing engraved in her bones was like an uncontrollable beast. Once released, it was difficult to take it back. Yi Chenjing even forgot that Yu Che was beside her. When she lowered her head and kissed Bai Qi Ge's eyebrows, she said it again. He whispered her name meaninglessly again.
During the unbearably long night, he could only get through it by repeatedly murmuring this name.
One inch of lovesickness and one inch of ashes. Only those who love deeply and are separated will understand. At this moment, we can feel each other's breath and temperature. What kind of greed it is that makes people regardless of life and death.
If no one interrupts, the hug at this moment will probably last forever. However, there is no absolute eternity in the world. When Yu Che quietly closed the back door, he still startled Bai Qige who was almost forgetful. He let out an almost inaudible sigh and hugged her tightly. The two bodies had to be separated.
Bai Qige raised her head and looked at her reflection in those deep, dark eyes: "What are you doing? Can't you just stay calm?"
"If you don't come again, you won't have a chance." Yi Chenjing smiled. The smile was stiff and bitter. "Thanks to Qiao Erhe's help, I was able to sneak out. Plus with Yu Che as an internal coordinator, it's not as difficult as I thought to see you. But it will be bright tomorrow morning. You must go back before that.”
The general of the army secretly went to the center of the enemy's army to have a private meeting with his lover. What a ridiculous play. Bai Qige also wanted to laugh. She moved her lips, but she couldn't force a smile like him.
"Go inside. This is not the place to talk." Yu Che made a shushing gesture and pointed in the direction of Bai Qige's room. "I'm watching from outside. If your highness has anything to say, just tell the lady clearly. There is still plenty of time. It’s here.”
Yi Chenjing and Bai Qige looked at each other. Their dumb expressions were full of helplessness.
There will only be a few hours before dawn tomorrow morning. This is considered to be plenty of time. How little time do they have to get together? Or from the perspective of outsiders, it is already a great gift for them to meet again.
She closed the door and turned around. Bai Qige shook her head and finally managed to force out a wry smile: "You are so brave. If you come here if you are discovered, the emperor may add some more charges to me. Your crown prince I couldn’t stop sitting still.”
"Can I calm down without seeing you?" Like two birds flying together, Yi Chenjing never leaves Bai Qige's side. Her arms naturally climb up to her soft waist. "I always feel that there is something wrong with my father. But there is nothing. Any clues can only make me pay more attention to it... Forget it, don't talk about this. No matter how much you say, it's useless."
The army is approaching the city. A war is about to begin. Even if Emperor Yao issues an edict of amnesty to the world, it will be too late to stop the smoke from spreading when it reaches the distant Zhao Kingdom. Looking at Yi Chenjing's pale face, Bai Qige guessed that he has not been resting well recently. He stretched out his hand to rub it in distress. He rubbed his thin cheeks, but what he said had nothing to do with it: "Is there no way out? Your Majesty didn't say anything about the conditions for letting Zhao Guo go."
Yi Chenjing was silent for a moment. Then he shook his head lightly.
Originally, Emperor Yao had a decree. As long as the Bai family handed over Bai Qige, he could let things go and let bygones be bygones. But this condition was obviously equivalent to nothing. Not to mention that Bai Haocheng would not agree. To take a step back, even if Bai Haocheng agreed in a hurry. Yi Chenjing will also try his best to obstruct it and will never let Bai Qige become a victim of his ascension to the throne.
"So, there is no other choice but to fight." Bai Qige was slightly disappointed. Although Yaohuang's decisiveness had been expected by her.
"That's exactly why I came here." Yi Chenjing's tone suddenly became low, with a hint of determination.
Bai Qige's heart sank slightly. She felt as if something bad was about to happen. She became nervous for no reason. The hand held tightly by Yi Chenjing trembled without leaving a trace: "What are your plans? If it's too outrageous, you don't need to say it. Already."
"I can't say it's outrageous. It just requires General Bai's cooperation to act out a play. If it's done well, it can delay the time for the battle between the two armies. It's even possible to force the emperor to issue a withdrawal order. Although it's a bit risky, it's nothing compared to the result. The danger is really negligible."
"What if the acting is not good?" Bai Qige raised her eyebrows, her questioning expression undisguised.
Yi Chenjing shrugged and pretended to be relaxed: "It can't be worse than the current situation."
Indeed, the current situation can be said to be hopeless. Not only has Yi Chenjing lost the trust of Emperor Yao, but also whether the short-lived marriage between the two of them can continue is a problem. However, Bai Qige does not dare to accept Yi Chenjing's request easily. . She knows him too well. If he takes advantage of the situation and insists on accomplishing something, then he will definitely put all his money and take risks, completely regardless of the consequences.
"Tell me the details."
The commanding tone was not easy for Chen Jing to refute. Looking at Bai Qige's guarded expression, Yi Chenjing made a final struggle in vain: "The main thing depends on General Bai's wishes. Can we meet first?"
"Yi Chenjing. What time is it now and you still want to hide it from me?" The cryptic answer made Bai Qige even more worried. Worrying too much turned into anger. Her voice suddenly rose. "Is there anything you can tell me frankly? .This happened because of me. I am qualified to know everything you want to do."
"What you think is what you want. I have my own decision." Faced with Bai Qige's question, Yi Chenjing refused to be outdone.
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. This was a result that neither Yi Chenjing nor Bai Qige expected. Maybe they are both too stubborn. Once neither party is willing to back down and surrender, it will always take a fierce quarrel to stop. What happened in the past few years? That's not the case. It's just that these times are different from the past. Seeing that there is no light in the desperate situation, both of them are uncontrollably impatient. They are not aware of the spikes all over their bodies.
Apart from the despair that I don't want to admit, there is only heartache.
I can't remember how long the silence has been flowing between the two of them. The sky outside the house gradually darkened. Yu Che also found various reasons to avoid two visits from Bai Haoyu and the old lady Bai. When the whole world was at a loss, it was the two people in the house who The positions are as peaceful as Mount Tai. One is colder and tougher than the other.
"You're not going. I'll go look for it myself." The first one who couldn't bear it was Yi Chenjing. She stood up and opened the door with a sullen face. Just as she was about to ask Yu Che to find Bai Haocheng, Bai Qige dragged her back into the room.
"Don't even think about leaving until you explain clearly." Bai Qige stood in front of the door. The sullen expression was something Yi Chenjing had never seen before. "It concerns the relationship between the two countries and the survival of the Bai family. It will also affect tens of thousands of people in Zhao State. Life and death. Both you and your second brother are emotional people. Who knows what ridiculous decisions you will make impulsively." Bai Qige pressed her slender fingertips on Wen Nuo's chest. Bai Qige pressed a little harder, and her tone suddenly weakened: "Chen Jing, we are not an agreement. Is that so? At any time, you must keep in mind your identity as a prince, as well as your ideals and ambitions. Those goals for which you have devoted countless efforts should not be wasted due to impulse."
"I never said I would give up my country. I just want to find a way to keep you safe and sound. Qi Ge. Listen. Listen carefully. The soldiers outside the city have begun to prepare their troops. The two armies will start fighting tomorrow morning. There is no time for you and me to argue. My mother is gone, and my father is no longer the father I am familiar with. If even you..."
Yi Chenjing couldn't continue talking about the rest.
We have known each other for three years. Yi Chenjing could not say many such emotional words. It was the war drums and the sounds of fighting that were about to sound that aroused his nerves and made him suddenly panic. Bai Qige did the same. She opened the door and saw him, and was embraced by him. At that moment in my arms, all determination seemed to be shaken.
This is the boundary between life and death. It is an eternal separation that cannot be crossed no matter how deep the infatuation is. And she, like him, does not want to be separated.
The quarrel quickly turned into silence. After only a moment, Bai Qige leaned gently on Yi Chenjing's chest. Her eyes looked at the Cuihuang Sword lying quietly on the table. She listened to the sound of heartbeat in her ears.
"Why are you so anxious to declare a challenge?"
Yi Chenjing paused for a moment. He seemed a little surprised: "Don't you know? The general has been replaced by General Wei. It was him who issued the letter of war. Otherwise, why would I be in such a hurry to come to you and General Bai."
Bai Qige forgot how long it had been since she paid attention to outside matters. Ever since she was trapped in the palace by Bai Haocheng, her clear thinking and dexterity had gradually become dull, so that she was not aware of such an obvious problem.
After being lost in thought for a while, her chaotic mind gradually calmed down. Bai Qige rubbed her forehead and breathed out: "Okay. Just pretend what happened just now never happened. Tell me your plan. I will listen calmly."
In terms of stubborn temper, Yi Chenjing is far inferior to Bai Qige. Knowing that she is determined, he refuses to relax. Yi Chenjing can only tell the truth.
"Actually, my plan is very simple. As I said just now, I only need General Bai to cooperate with me in a play." He took a deep breath and stared into Bai Qige's clean eyes. Yi Chenjing's expression became serious. "Listen up, Qige. .I will be the first to appear in the battle tomorrow. Be sure to let General Bai fight me and capture me. In this way, you will have enough hostages to bargain with your father. Even if you have to come to Zhao Kingdom to be free, you can force your father to give orders. Retreating should not be a problem."
Trading the prince's life for the temporary safety of a subject country didn't sound too much. Yi Chenjing didn't think that Emperor Yao would be so heartless that he would even care about his life. That's why he came up with this plan. However, Bai Qige refused immediately without even thinking about it. .
"I object. This plan is simply not feasible."
"As long as General Bai cooperates properly, no one will notice..."
"Even if the second brother is willing to cooperate, are you sure that the soldiers from Zhao Kingdom who hate Yao Kingdom will cooperate? And are you sure that there is no one in the dark who is waiting for an opportunity to harm you." The Cuihuang Sword was suddenly picked up and stabbed. The sharp sword point pointed directly at Yi Chenjing's heart. Only half of the tattered clothes were left. The breeze brought by the wide sleeves blew Yi Chenjing's hair on the temples. Bai Qige's eyes were dim in front of her. There was deep fear in each word: "Just a hidden arrow. I will never see you again in this life."