In the weather in June, the morning wind was a little cool and the weather was a little hazy. Threads of light penetrated through the gray and white clouds, illuminating this vast flat field.
After the war, there was enough rain and farmers replenished the rice fields. Some areas were lush and green, and you could see farmers working in twos and threes from a distance.
Horse hooves cluttered, the wheels rattled, and occasionally gravel hit the carriage, making a banging sound that made the man in a well-dressed car frown a little and look up from a pile of copywriting to the car window.
The royal summer carriage was actually open on all sides, and the gauze was wrapped around it for ventilation and viewing. When the maid saw the opportunity, she rolled up the gauze and saw a large field not far from the carriage.
Crops and weeds grew wildly together, and farmers went to the fields in groups to weed weeds. Some of them couldn't escape, and they all knelt down on the roadside in fear and kowtowed.
The ragged clothes and numb faces of these common people reminded him of the cockroaches he had trampled to death in the kitchen when he was a child. He always felt a little uncomfortable. His eyes slid over without stopping, and fell on some men in linen clothes carrying long swords, and then his eyes lit up slightly.
.
These must be sword cultivators who are famous for their service. Although most of them are ordinary, they can be organized and effective, so they have some use.
At this time, there was a laughter like silver bells in my ears. Looking back, I saw a big river to the east of Yuguandao. The water vapor evaporated on the river and condensed into a white mist.
The fisherman girl fished for ripe water chestnuts in a small boat on the water, and the girl's sweet laughter echoed in the white mist. The softness was sweet, making the river feel as mysterious as the veil of a Hunan girl, or like a mother,
I can't always touch her heart.
This is Xiangshui... Xiangzhou is known as the land of plenty and the land of sword making.
"God-given fertile soil, the inheritance of heroes in troubled times, who can take it?"
The Prince of Qing County thought in his heart, withdrew his gaze and returned to the government affairs. This year was supposed to be a good year. Such pastoral fields should be everywhere in Xiangzhou, but the external evil war has not disappeared... Now it can only be found near the state city.
I’ve seen it, but I don’t know how much I can harvest in autumn.
The most troublesome thing is that even if all the captured counties in central Hunan are to be returned, the government's food inventory will definitely be wiped out... This killable Marquis of Han
"Husband, are you still worried about the safety of this alliance?" A pair of white and tender hands held his slender hands, and his warm body was pressed softly against his back.
He turned around and saw the worry in Ning Juan's beautiful eyes. He felt that this should be the affection in her heart. He felt relieved for a moment, so he squeezed out a smile and said: "It doesn't matter, there is no personal danger, the court and...
...Father is still very powerful, even if the immortal dare not do anything to me directly...Besides, I am also prepared, otherwise why would I bring you with me, Madam?"
"That's right." Ning Juan nodded. She was actually a little confused about why her husband took her to the meeting. However, during the adjustment of the wedding, she had somewhat grasped her husband's temperament of being soft on the outside and strong on the inside, so she was smart enough not to ask further questions and looked at the car window.
The atmosphere in the carriage was a bit dull compared to that. Flags were fluttering outside, and horses carrying knights were parading back and forth on both sides, relaxing from the suffocation of being in the city these days. There were also many strangers riding on the horses.
These real people suddenly appeared in the past two days. It is said that they were transmitted from the imperial capital overnight through the magic formations of major cities. The royal connotation is extraordinary, or even...
Ning Juan suddenly remembered what her husband had just said, and combined with Tianhuang's identity, she somewhat guessed the content of his "preparations", so she did not say that her father was also paying attention to this.
"The Water Mansion is isolated from the human system, which is still a taboo, especially since the Dragon King of Taiping Lake has been coordinating the water control recently. My father doesn't want to fall into the hands of his opponents. The most... is to keep his husband safe. Nothing else is possible. Fortunately, he didn't do this to me.
Ask for help."
In order to avoid embarrassment, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she heard a voice: "I heard that Ye Qing brought Dragon Girl with him, so I specially invited them both. You are both famous beauties in Beidi Shuifu. You are close in age and have old friendships.
, so I’m taking you out to calm down.”
"Well……"
Prince Qing raised his eyebrows: "What?"
"This old friendship is not the other old friendship..." Ning Juan blushed a little and felt embarrassed. It was all an old grudge made when she was young. Thinking about it, it was just a small and meaningless conflict, and it was not an intimate relationship after all.
King Qing understood the situation as soon as he saw her expression, and secretly scolded the intelligence personnel for their negligence. He felt a little disappointed in his heart, but his face remained gentle: "That's okay, after all, it's us men who will resolve the matter. You women can just act as a buffer."
Ning Juan lowered her head and said softly, feeling a little uncomfortable for some reason...
She was probably raised independently by her earthly immortal father since she was a child, and she also hired a female teacher to educate her as a lady, but she is still not the same as a real rich lady in the world.
But the girl... no, the young woman always remembered her identity as a princess. She pursed her lips, and when she raised her face again, she still smiled, pure and gentle.
The harmonious scene fell in the eyes of the knight behind the curtain, and he couldn't help but secretly praise: "The king and the princess are truly a match made in heaven, the sun and the moon shine brightly, the golden boy and the beautiful girl..."
The marriage between the Prince's Palace and the Shuifu Palace only requires a qualified link. No one cares about the truth in this carriage. In fact, not even the couple themselves care much about it.
This section of the road went a bit slowly, because the magic ships had attacked the city several times, and the road was originally full of deep potholes. Even if it was repaired in a hurry, there were still some potholes on the surface, and many problems occurred.
The group's journey was bumpy and bumpy, but it was not too long in the end. The wheels rolled over the rough sand and gravel, and they quickly reached the location.
An inlet appeared in front of everyone. Less than ten miles away from Fengliang City, it was the middle reaches of the Xiangshui River. Currently, only the west side was a safe area.
However, for this alliance, military camps have been set up on both sides of the river.
"Where are Sun Xinbo's naval battleships?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, we are five miles away and are about to enter the harbor."
Prince Qing nodded with satisfaction after hearing this, and was helping Ning Juan get out of the car. The air suddenly vibrated, the river water rippled, the willow leaves swirled and fell straight down, and a sound of rumble of horse hooves came from the other side of the river, as if in the air.
The sound of scabbard friction is inserted into the soothing movement.
"What's going on?" Prince Qing was a little unhappy and looked at the generals of the army.
A general at the head came up, lowered his head and did not dare to look at the princess's graceful beauty. He only reported to the host respectfully: "Your Majesty, a cavalry has been stationed since yesterday, and it is the cavalry of the Marquis of Han..."
The fog in this section of the river was cleared by magicians to prepare for surprise attacks. At this time, a small group of cavalry was patrolling on the long embankment on the other side. They sensed the luxurious carriages and several school officials pointed at them, vaguely conveying the message.
A voice came: "It's such a big pomp..."
The distance was too far, and a gust of wind blew away the sound. I don’t know what else was said, but I saw a burst of laughter from the cavalry. The laughter passed through the mist, showing no respect and awe for the royal family, and a chaotic world.
The breath of the arrogant warriors rushed towards his face.
When the general saw Prince Qing's face turn blue, his heart sank. He secretly cursed these rebels and said carefully: "These banners of the Yulin Army should be one of the two cavalry guards of the Marquis of Han."
"Needless to say, I saw it." Prince Qing's face turned livid. He suppressed his offended anger and didn't say much. He knew in his heart that it was pointless to talk to such a rough enemy. Maybe he was deliberately provoking.
"The Marquis of Xiang and his wife have arrived——"
A report lingered in the air, and the billowing smoke quickly subsided in the fog. Not long after, a chorus of voices was heard.
Everyone looked calmly and saw that not far away, troops came in formations one after another. They were all wearing armor and the formations were neat and orderly. It made people's eyes brighten and they felt a force.
"Although I am here only five hundred years old, I am actually a veteran of many battles and an elite man. In this regard, the Marquis of Xiang still has strength."
In the crowd, a strong-looking man and a woman appeared in front of everyone. They were the Marquis of Xiang and his wife.
What is interesting is that the Xianghou Army was stationed not far away. It is said that they had known about the arrival of the Qing Commandery Prince for a long time and did not greet him in advance. They only appeared at this time.
In the eyes of the magician who knows how to read Qi, everything is very clear. The strength of the Hunan soldiers is basically intact. They are stronger than the soldiers of the princes and princes who are suppressed by the Han army at this time. But the strange thing is that when they reach the front, the Xianghou suddenly
He bowed before the King of Qing County and said: "I, Zhang Weicun, pay my respects to the King."
"Hahaha, no courtesy, no courtesy..." Prince Qing rushed to the front and supported the Marquis of Xiang: "Hurry up, Marquis of Xiang."
I thought that the Marquis of Xiang must have known about his father's decree, ordering all the troops to sail down the river in ships, leave the Tianmen Gorge, and sweep across the enemy ships from the states upstream.
In fact, Da Cai's vitality was not lost, but the decree was issued that day and he did not dare to disobey it, so he had to withdraw.
Now that I know my destiny, I will naturally sweep it away immediately.
In fact, most of the states in the world still have the imperial court. As soon as the heavenly soldiers arrive, everyone will surrender. Although the news has not been received yet, not only the five states under direct control, but also the eight surrounding states can be swept away.
It is natural for the Marquis of Xiang to change his attitude...or has the wife revealed it to her sister?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at this woman.
This sister-in-law Hong Xiao is very similar to my wife Ning Juan. I saw her last time in the Xiang River and had some thoughts about her. This time she has changed a lot. Her facial features and body have become like those who have experienced clouds and rain for the first time. She is simply a replica of Ning Juan.
, seems to have a certain charm more than her.
Prince Qing thought for a moment and stared at the middle-aged man again, thinking of some not-so-good situation - this village man would think of my wife every time, right?
But he was a prince, and his face turned dull for a moment and became sunny again. He endured a certain hatred and said to Zhang Weicun: "Besides, you and I, brother-in-law, why do you need to be like this?"
"Etiquette cannot be discarded." Zhang Weicun said and got up. In fact, his knees did not touch the sand and gravel, and Yu Jingjing was spotless.
Even if they are wary of the faint news coming from the imperial capital, as long as the Marquis of Han keeps pressing on the two of them, a balance can be maintained and there is no need to be too submissive.
Moreover, this foundation for balancing interests is very fragile. Once Ye Qing's threat becomes smaller or even disappears, the two families may fall out directly.
In contrast to the two men, the sisters had gathered together, smiling and talking. In fact, it had only been a few days since the last meeting in Xiangshui, and they had already communicated secretly, but at this time, they also intended to ease the tension between the two families.
atmosphere……
The daughter of the Earth Fairy is naturally smart and knows that this role is very limited, but according to the tradition of Hunan women, once they get married, they have to be responsible for their husband's family, or... what little role will it play?