Bai Qige was in a daze for a moment. She didn't react for a long time. But Ning Xizui laughed at herself first: "I'm lying again. I just thought that Miss Bai would be happier. I said such inexplicable words without knowing it. Miss Bai, please don't Take it to your heart.”
"I'm very happy that Mr. Ning can come here. I don't need to do anything else."
There was another muffled thunder in the distance. By looking back, Bai Qige avoided Ning Xizui's eyebrows. She was afraid that he would see something unnatural in her eyes. For some reason, Bai Qige always felt that there was something strange about Ning Xizui. The feeling was hard to explain. It's not that he dislikes or distrusts him. It's just that... he just feels like he's covering up. He's covering up confusion that even he himself doesn't understand.
Could such a carefree person have knots of heart? Bai Qige could hardly hear a sigh. It was as if there was nothing around her that could make her happy.
After taking a short rest, Bai Qige went to see Bai Jingfu and Mrs. Bai. To her surprise, the two old people were stronger than she imagined. Although they were sad about their son's tragic death, they were not distraught. I think it was because they had been together over the years. It must be the perseverance tempered by losing children. In comparison, Yu Che's condition was much worse. When Bai Qige went to see her, Yu Che, who had not eaten or drank for three days, was still crying. His throat was hoarse from crying, and his eyes were swollen from crying. Only the kite in his arms was well preserved.
"The second young master said... he wanted to take the young lady and me to fly a kite... right by Ze Lake..." Holding the brand new kite that had lost its owner, Yu Che burst into tears and couldn't even utter a complete sentence.
Bai Qige didn't cry. She didn't cry again after Bai Jingfu stopped the tear on the battlement. Seeing that Yu Che had lost his heart, Bai Qige pulled the kite from Yu Che's arms and threw it aside. Looking at Yu Che, Che tried his best to crawl towards the kite but was indifferent.
"What did you promise when you locked me in the room that day? Do you still remember? You said you would watch over my second brother and prevent him from doing stupid things. What happened? Where were you when something happened to my second brother?"
Her fingertips touched the cold kite. Yu Che cried and hugged her tightly. She huddled in the corner and did not dare to raise her head. She could not answer Bai Qige's question. It was her negligence that ignored Bai Haocheng's unusual behavior. In addition to the overwhelming grief, Yu Che There was still a lot of guilt in my belly, but Bai Qige didn't seem to forgive me for this.
Bai Haoyu could not help but be a little surprised when he saw Bai Qige's arrogant behavior outside the door. He wanted to go forward to persuade, but was stopped by Ning Xizui. He shook his head slightly and signaled him not to interfere.
He had been crying for three days without food and water. Yu Che had already lost his strength. Hearing Bai Qige's cold tone made him feel even more uncomfortable. He knelt at Bai Qige's feet holding the kite in his arms: "It's me... it's my fault... Miss, you Kill me. Kill me...I can still survive after death, and I can still be with the second young master..."
"Do you think the second brother wants you to die with him?"
"I..." Recalling that Bai Haocheng deliberately pushed himself away before committing suicide, Yu Che felt suffocated again. His heart hurt so much that he was almost numb.
"Second brother doesn't want you to die. That's why I made excuses to let you leave. As a result, you have to live or die now. Are you worthy of the second brother's hard work?" Bai Qige's tone was still stern. Bai Haoyu was surprised to find that there was something on that pale face. Hiding a bit of tenderness, he turned his head to look at Ning Xizui. The green-eyed man had an expression that seemed to be a smile but not a smile. He focused his gaze on Bai Qige. He forgot to shake the folding fan in his hand and held it quietly in his palm.
Compared with the always hesitant Prince of Yaoguo, someone as considerate and understanding as Ning Xizui would be more suitable to accompany her. Bai Haoyu smiled at Ning Xizui. It had no special meaning. He just thought it should be like this.
The cry gradually became fainter. The arms holding the kite slowly loosened up. Yu Che wiped away his tears and raised his head to look at Bai Qige's calm face under the backlight.
"Yu Che. If you feel that you are at fault, you should live well. Living is a very luxurious thing. Many people desperately want to live but have to face death. And you have the opportunity to continue to stand in the world. "Do you still want to crush this opportunity with your own hands?" Bai Qige bent her knees. She squatted in front of Yu Che. She gently held Yu Che in her arms like an eldest sister. The coldness was clear. She moved away gently. Kite. Bai Qige leaned close to Yu Che's ear. Her voice was so light that only the two of them could hear: "Live for your second brother. Live with his attachment to this world. When the war ends. When happiness comes... This will be your future. The greatest meaning of half a life.”
Because I have experienced the loneliness of death, I know best how precious life is. Even if my heart turns into dust that cannot be picked up, I must persevere. Just for those who have passed away. For those dreams that can no longer be fulfilled.
The dead are gone; the living remain.
There was silence for a while. The messy room erupted into wailing. Ning Xizui turned around silently and opened the folding fan to block the scattered raindrops. A wisp of guilt flashed across her fair face that no one could see.
After Liang Shicheng was relieved of the siege, time seemed to pass quickly. The Anling Army teamed up with Ning Xizui, a wealthy businessman, to continuously import food into the city to relieve the people's needs. Outside the city, Lu Feidu and three generals from Zhao State jointly led troops to garrison. Bai Jingfu, a famous strategist of the generation, was there. The coalition forces of the two countries resisted the remaining more than 20,000 soldiers and horses of the remote army with 11,000 people, and pushed the battle line to 40 miles outside the moat. It can be said that the remote army at this time It no longer poses any threat to the Zhaoguo capital.
The first day of September is the most famous Hualan Festival in Zhongzhou. It is a good day for young men and women to confide in each other and get married. Bai Qige sent a letter to the distant army in her own name, asking the general of the distant army to come to the city for an interview. Yi Chenjing was in the " Accompanying her, she reluctantly came forward despite her injuries. The two of them walked up and down the city wall. Their eyes met without saying a word. The short and outrageous interview ended with Bai Qige shooting a long arrow.
The arrow did not hit anyone. Instead, it was nailed under the hoof of the horse driven by Yi Chenjing. Lu Kai was puzzled. When he picked up the arrow, he discovered that there was a letter tied in the arrow feather. Yi Chenjing seemed to have known about the letter. Content. He walked back without saying a word. However, he suddenly stopped after taking dozens of steps. He stood there for a long time and couldn't help but look back.
On the battlements, the slender body still stood facing the wind, as if it were a statue motionless. His face was calm and showed no sadness or joy.
But he understood that at this time, she must be as heartbroken as he was.
They stayed together for more than three years. From the initial mutual hatred to the inseparable love, their fate together was helplessly exhausted. For the sake of the world and their respective responsibilities, the previous vows had to be destroyed and invalidated. Even the last gift she gave him. It also hurts people so much. It causes bone-eroding pain.
That's a letter of divorce.
"Since he refuses to write, then I will write it. It's just a divorce letter. It doesn't matter who writes it. It's all for their own persistence. There must be some sacrifices."
When Qiao Erhe relayed Bai Qige's words to Yi Chenjing, Yi Chenjing acted very calmly and didn't even ask if she looked sad. Bai Qige is a person who is good at hiding her worries. He knows that even if he feels wronged and uncomfortable No, she would still face others with a smile. She would swallow all the pain and suffering alone.
"Erhe, pack up and prepare to withdraw your troops. We have been completely defeated in this battle." Yi Chenjing said calmly after putting away the neatly written letter of divorce.
Qiao Erhe was confused and looked at Yi Chenjing who finally started to drink the medicine: "Your Highness doesn't want the Crown Princess. The Crown Princess must have made such a decision out of anger. As long as Your Highness persuades the Crown Princess, she will definitely do it." Listen, it’s not easy...it’s not easy to meet..."
As he spoke, the stout man wiped away his tears and cried like a child.
Yi Chenjing smiled bitterly but fell silent.
When a relationship is tied up with too many constraints, even if it is not easy to meet, get to know each other, and commit to each other, the outcome cannot be decided by the two people who love each other. It happens that they are both sensible and responsible people. They will never do it for their children. The long-lasting love has caused countless people and soldiers to be buried with them. The status of Yaoguo's mortal enemy in the hearts of the people of Zhaoguo can no longer be erased. As a descendant of the Bai family, Bai Qige is the soul figure who continues to support the Zhaoguo as the successor of Bai Haocheng. Love can only be expressed in the form of love. Hate is the name. Otherwise, the people of Zhao State who lost their relatives and homes will lose their spiritual support. Zhao State, which has lasted for hundreds of years, will inevitably collapse overnight.
The two people packed their things in silence. Suddenly, there were several sounds of horses neighing outside. Before Qiao Erhe could lift the curtain and look outside, someone broke in before him.
"General." Yi Chenjing was surprised.
Seeing that Yi Chenjing's face was pale and his body was swaying, Ou Suiliang took a deep breath and firmly supported the relatively thin poor prince: "Why is it like this? I heard on the way that you were injured and sick but refused to take medicine. Yes. Do you want to seek death?"
"Isn't this for eating?" Yi Chenjing coughed twice and pointed to the medicine bowl on the table. "I'm not so stupid that I'm seeking death. I was so depressed in those few days that I acted stupidly. I didn't expect that I The general has a clairvoyant eye and an ear for the wind. Even this little flaw will be known to you. I won’t dare to make any mistakes in the future."
When Ou Suiliang heard that he could still joke, his heart dropped. A slight smile appeared on his face: "I know you're not that fragile, boy." He looked around. Ou Suiliang quickly put away his smile and darkened his face. . Deliberately lowered his voice: "Listen. I have brought the emperor's decree. The hard life of you and Bai Yatou is finally over. The emperor ordered the withdrawal of the troops and took the fifth prince back for interrogation. The whole story will be made public soon. By then, Then the emperor will come forward to appease Zhaoguo and the Bai family. I guess Bai Yatou won't care too much."
Yi Chenjing was silent for a while and shook his head: "Since General I knew about General Bai's suicide, he should have expected that the matter was not that simple. Qi Ge and I... can no longer get back together."
"Nonsense. Who said you can't get back together." Ou Suiliang felt guilty when he yelled this sentence. In fact, he, Emperor Yao, and even the Queen all understood that once Bai Haocheng was really forced to die .How tragic the consequences will be.
I just couldn't bear to say it. It was too cruel to Yi Chenjing.
No one continued to answer the call. The tent fell into dead silence for a while, until the captain of the guard who was accompanying Ou Suiliang hurriedly ran out of breath.
"General, I can't find King An Ning anywhere in the camp. I heard from the soldiers on patrol that they saw a carriage leaving the night before. I'm afraid King An Ning has already received the news and escaped."