The road from Yaoguo to the capital of Zhaoguo passes through a small border town called Taolong. It is July, and it is the annual God-farewell Festival in Taolong Town. However, this year's Taolong is not at all lively.
A bit desolate and desolate.
"It has rained heavily this year. Farmers who mainly cultivate dry fields have already had poor harvests, and as the war between the two countries spreads, there is no joyous scene here." The blue-eyed master sitting in the carriage slightly lifted the curtain, and his jade fractured.
Shan pointed at the refugees outside in groups of twos and threes with dull eyes, "Look, they all fled from Liangshi, the capital of Zhao State, to Taolong. They had to avoid the massacre of soldiers and endured hunger along the way. Half of them were here."
You are lucky to be alive, so no matter whether the war is justified or unjust, it is the poor people who will be harmed in the end."
Looking at the refugees sitting on the yellow earth as if they had lost their souls, the eyes of the young man riding in the same car showed unbearable compassion, and his simply bandaged palms clenched into fists: "If Boss Ning hadn't been giving alms all the way, even these people would probably
You can't escape with your life? There are many words on the Internet that those in high positions only want to fight for power and don't care about the lives and deaths of the people. They only hate that I have no ability to help these people. If I can stop this war...
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"Brother Fu, do you think too highly of yourself?" Ning Xizui shook his head and smiled, without any hint of ridicule in his tone, "Is the whole world the king's land, and the people all over the world are the king's ministers, the monarch, the emperor is going to send troops to fight, brother Fu
How can ordinary people of this status interfere? Don't take all the responsibility for the world's major events on your shoulders. In the end, you are just a child."
In front of the calm and calm Ning Xizui, Fu Chu always had an indescribable feeling. At this time, he could vent his emotions that he couldn't usually say to outsiders and express. Perhaps because of this, Fu Chu would say such things in succession.
Even though he felt childish and angry, Ning Xizui understood his thoughts and would refute him with a smile, but she would never laugh at him or blame him.
Putting down the curtain to block out the sad scene outside, Ning Xizui pointed to the porcelain bottle in Fu Chu's hand: "Is it time to take medicine?"
"Is it already noon? Another day has passed like this. If we don't speed up and get to Liang Shi earlier, we can't do it." Fu Chu half said to himself, uncorked the bottle, poured out two pills and swallowed them, the greenness was still there.
There was a trace of pain on his face.
That day, he and Ye Huawan left the palace and rushed to Zhao Kingdom. They were chased by unknown people not far from the emperor. The two relied on their cleverness and quick actions to hide and speed together, and finally reached the border of Yao Kingdom.
, but both of them were injured in another thrilling chase. Fortunately, when the two were almost killed, they were discovered and rescued by Ning Xizui and Su Buqi who were passing by. Later, Ye Huawan stayed behind with a sprained ankle.
While recuperating at a farmhouse, Fu Chu continued to rush to Liang Shi under the protection of Ning Xizui and Su Buqi.
During the escape, Fu Chu suffered internal injuries. The frail young man became increasingly haggard and anxious.
"The Yao Army started attacking the city three days ago. If you rush over now, it's too late to stop it. Besides, it's not clear whether the fifth prince is still in the Yao Army camp. Wouldn't he risk his death if he ran away rashly?" Ning Xizui explained.
Fu Chu unscrewed the cowhide wine bag and drank slowly, "I've been wandering around Zhaoguo for more than a month, and I still haven't been able to find a way to enter Liangshi City. Not only that, even the messenger birds released were shot down.
It can be seen how strong the remote military blockade is. How can you be allowed to meet His Highness the Crown Prince casually?"
Fu Chu gritted his teeth in pain and hissed, sucking in cold air: "But... we can't just watch like this! The fifth prince is scheming and ruthless. Now that Sister Bai and His Highness are forced to separate and cannot communicate, it is inevitable that they will fall into his scheme.
.I don’t know what the Fifth Prince’s specific plans are, but I know that he will never let His Highness and Sister Bai go—people with such twisted and crazy personalities will definitely torture their opponents before they die.”
Ning Xizui was silent for a moment and did not continue the topic. She flicked Fu Chu's forehead and said softly: "Brother Fu, do you still remember what Senior Poison Doctor said to you when you left Qingming Mountain? He wanted you to learn from the Crown Prince and Miss Bai.
As for what to study, do you know?"
Fu Chu thought for a while and shook his head blankly.
"Senior Poison Doctor wants you to learn from His Highness the Crown Prince's forbearance and choice, and learn from Miss Bai's calmness. Just like now, you could have come up with many better solutions, but you were disturbed by impatience and panic. Brother Fu, try to shut up
Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax.”
Fu Chu followed Ning Xizui's guidance and closed his eyes. After taking several slow and long deep breaths, there was no sound again.
"Bu Qi, drive carefully." Ning Xizui raised the curtain and called Su Bu Qi in a low voice, pointing to the young man leaning on the seat, "I was too tired and fell asleep."
Su Buqi's face was as expressionless as ever. He slowed down and looked into the distance. His tone was dull and dull: "I can't help you if I go."
"Ah, we really can't take action this time, otherwise it will only make it more difficult for Miss Bai." After pondering for a moment, a trace of determination flashed in her green eyes. Ning Xizui put down the curtain and held her chin in her hands, half smiling but not smiling.
There was some inexplicable determination in his expression: "Don't give up, if Liang Shi's city is destroyed, you have to help me rescue Miss Bai no matter what - I don't want to think too much anymore, as long as she lives."
Su Buqi, who was driving the carriage, did not answer, as if he had already guessed that the result would be like this, as calm as the breeze passing by.
The wheels roll but time passes, day and night rotate, the sun rises and the moon sets. The war-torn land of Zhao Kingdom has been covered with blood. The wounded soldiers on the city are moaning constantly, and below the city are broken bones and limbs, the rain and blood blend together.
Three days, just three days, the duel between the generals made the battle extremely brutal. The Yao Army lost more than 40% of its 40,000 troops, and the Zhao Kingdom was not much better. Every comrade who once charged side by side was turned into a cold corpse.
Lying quietly in the city covered with white cloth. A heavy rain forced the war to be interrupted. Both sides withdrew their troops to rest and take inventory. The endless screams and crying floated in the hazy sky, making people's hearts break.
During the melee, Qiao Erhe, who followed Yi Chenjing into the battle, "unfortunately" became a prisoner of war, and was brought to Bai Qige with a bruised nose and face.
"Crown Princess..." Before he could speak, Qiao Erhe was already sobbing. He wiped his tears in front of the Bai family, "How is the Crown Princess doing? Your Highness misses you so much that he calls the Crown Princess's name in his dreams at night.
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Bai Qige turned her head away, with a sad expression on her face, not wanting to be seen by her family.
He misses her, doesn't she? He has been thinking about tea and food for the past few days. After seeing him being stabbed in the arm by a spear at the top of the city, he has nightmares every night. Ordinary people will never understand that kind of suffering. He was shaking.
Taking a deep breath, Bai Qige forced out a smile: "Erhe, don't cry, I'm very happy to see you are still alive. Is Chen Jing's injury serious? Since you came to my place, is there anyone around him to take care of him?"
"His Highness is not seriously injured, but he is seriously ill. The wound is inflamed and his whole body is burning. Even though he is like this, he still has to take the lead in the battle. Fortunately, a man with green eyes suddenly appeared to take care of His Highness. Otherwise, how could I have come here?"
The green-eyed man should be talking about Su Jinyan. Bai Qige knows that Su Jinyan has a certain degree of paranoia about Yi Chenjing, so he can rest assured that he will protect Yi Chenjing. But they are already so ill, why should Yi Chenjing continue to fight in person?
Does he not want his life?
Looking at her expression, Qiao Erhe knew what she was confused about. Her nose felt sore and her words were choked again: "Your Highness, Your Highness refused to listen. He said that the Crown Princess would stand on the top of the city every day. If she went to war, she would be able to see from a distance.
Only once he sees that the Crown Princess is safe can he rest assured..."
Qiao Erhe's voice was not loud, but the whole room was silent. Bai Jingfu was holding his teacup in a daze, and Bai Haocheng was in a daze, not knowing what to think. Only Bai Qige was smiling, with a bitter and sad smile.
They are a couple who know each other well, but it is extremely difficult to even meet them!
Wiping away the moisture from the corners of her eyes, Bai Qige abruptly changed the subject: "Erhe, is there any other news? I heard that Yi Chenxuan has also joined the army, what tricks does he want to play?"
"The prince only met with His Highness the day he came, but he has not been seen since. His Highness said that the imperial edict he brought was written by the Emperor himself and cannot be faked, so now His Highness is also worried about how to respond. Oh, yes
Yes, His Highness specifically asked me to tell the Crown Princess not to think of any divorce letter, Your Highness would never write that kind of thing."
"If he wanted to write it, he would have done it a long time ago. Why bother delaying it until now?" Bai Qige had no way of measuring the choice between the throne and the one she loved, and it was impossible to interfere with Yi Chenjing's decision. However, she couldn't stop herself from thinking about whether to write it.
Would it be better to write a divorce letter and separate from each other?
All the troubles started because of her, and Yi Chenjing's predicament was also her fault. The grudges evolved from a power struggle to a battle between two countries. Can she really enjoy his infatuation and loyalty with peace of mind?
Why should the country deserve it?
What are the people to blame?
"Brother Qiao's body is covered with wounds. Go apply some medicine and rest. We can discuss whether to stay or go back to the Yaojun camp." Bai Haocheng ordered people to take Qiao Er down to the river. Looking at Bai Qige's confused eyes, he felt slightly distressed and thought.
I want to offer advice but I don’t know what to say.
What can be said? Should she be cruel enough to separate from Yi Chenjing and then watch her wither to death? Or should he pat his chest and swear to tell her that everything is fine, and that he will still be able to support her if the sky falls?
He is no longer a child, and those ridiculous lies are of no use.
After three days of siege, there was no water or food. Standing in the palace, you could hear the shouts of the people making trouble outside. Everyone could tell that the capital was in chaos and the Bai family's status was shaken. Perhaps it was as Bai Haocheng tried his best to avoid thinking.
Ban, Zhaoguo, and Bai family will all perish.
"General Bai, the people outside the palace really can't stop them, what should we do?" The soldiers who rushed in looked disgraced and had a few scratches on their faces. They were embarrassed and helpless.
Bai Haocheng looked back at Bai Qige, and walked out the door under the worried eyes of his family. The smile on his lips suddenly became relaxed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
"Qi Ge, remember, there is no road ahead. No matter what, you have to persevere and live well for yourself - this is my second brother's biggest wish in his life."