"...It was in front of the formation that the military governor Pei Zhong and his subordinates sent by the imperial court sneakily attacked the commander-in-chief. When the general and others rushed over, the commander-in-chief was... already dying."
"The army was in chaos, and the Liao counterattacked and destroyed the city... By the time the Liao soldiers were driven out of Yanyunguan, there were already countless casualties in the city."
"The Hunjun sent people to block the news. Except for Pei Zhong's people, no one can leave Yanyunguan..."
Xue Nan wiped his tears: "Pei Chong, the dog thief, announced in public that the commander-in-chief collaborated with the enemy. He also took the Shangfang sword given by the emperor and said that he had the right to kill first and then report..."
"When the army was in chaos, the last general left secretly with a group of brothers and took a detour over Beiman Mountain before returning to the center of the capital. He hid under a manure truck before entering the city."
Xue Nan wiped it on his face randomly: "Because the general will bring the commander's last words to the crown prince."
Xiao Dingcheng clenched his hands into fists, with veins on his forehead exposed, like a demon from hell.
He spoke slowly: "Father, what did he leave for me?"
Xue Nan said: "The commander-in-chief said, please don't forget what he said to you on your birthday last year."
"I understand. You guys go to my room to wash up and rest first. There is something in the kitchen. Eat something before we talk..."
Xue Nan and the others were tired and hungry, and they knew that Xiao Dingcheng might have something to do. They responded and wiped their tears, kowtowed heavily in front of the soul, and then turned around and went out.
When he was the only one left in front of the soul, Xiao Dingcheng slowly stood up and walked aside.
When he confirmed that no one was around, he took out the jade pendant he kept close to his body...it was a birthday gift given to him by his father on his birthday last year.
At that time, my father said that this jade pendant had been with him for twenty years!
And the Zhenbei Army existed for exactly twenty years...
Xiao Dingcheng remembered that at that time, there were secret rumors in the capital about his father's great achievements, but his father just laughed it off and said to him: "I, Xiao Ceyuan, have been loyal to the emperor and the country all my life. If my loyalty is wrong one day, I will not be afraid of my jade being broken..."
With an expressionless expression, Xiao Dingcheng smashed the jade pendant against the wall with his palm, and the two things rolled down.
One is a military talisman...the other is a piece of silk folded to the size of a thumb, with writing on it.
After a long while, he put away the military talismans and silks, and Xiao Dingcheng called Xue Nan and others in front of him.
"What are your plans for the future?"
They are tantamount to defecting, and they will definitely not be able to return to the army.
Xue Nan and others ate something and washed their faces. They all knelt in front of Xiao Dingcheng. Xue Nan grinned: "The old mother of the general is no longer alive. I am alone and have nothing to fear... Now I can live up to my trust."
The commander’s words have been brought here, now we are going to kill the dog thief Pei Chong with these brothers!”
Xue Nan gritted his teeth: "I only regret that I can't break into the palace and kill the faint king with my own hands!"
Xiao Dingcheng looked calm: "If you go to kill Pei Zhong, you will die regardless of success or failure!"
Xue Nan did not hesitate: "The commander-in-chief has treated me with great kindness, and I should repay it with death!"
Xiao Dingcheng looked at them quietly, and after a moment, he slowly spoke: "You can't do anything if you die. Pei Zhong is just a lackey. If you want revenge... it's not enough to kill just one Pei Zhong."
Xue Nan looked over blankly.
Xiao Dingcheng said: "I will be away for a few days after settling down my family members tomorrow. Can Brother Xue protect my family members for me?"
Xue Nan was slightly startled, then clasped his fists: "The general and others will risk their lives to protect each other."
Xiao Dingcheng looked at them and said quietly: "Stay alive and wait for me to come back..."
Before dawn the next day, Xiao Dingcheng, Xue Nan and others hid his father's coffin in an inconspicuous yizhuang on the outskirts of the city, and then changed residences with the female family members.
Xiao Dingcheng's explanation was that he was worried about someone being framed. No one except Sheng Nuan knew what happened, but with previous experiences, no one objected.
Xiao Dingcheng took the old lady's last gold bracelet and asked Xue Nan to come forward in disguise and rent a secluded but large enough house. He moved in that afternoon and then stocked up enough ingredients and daily necessities in batches.
Before leaving home, he went to see everyone in the family, including Liu Rumian, and seriously warned them not to leave the hospital until he came back, and stated that this was a matter of life and death.
Liu Rumian was nervous but didn't know why, but she was naturally happy to be able to change to a better place to live.
Only Sheng Nuan knew what happened.
Xiao Dingcheng met Sheng Nuan before leaving and held her hand tightly: "Nuan Nuan, if I can come back, I will compensate you for everything I owed you."
After a pause, he added: "If I can't come back..."
Sheng Nuan immediately interrupted him: "My husband will return safely, I will wait for you."
Xiao Dingcheng's eyes were slightly red, and then he nodded heavily: "Okay..."
That night, Xiao Dingcheng left Beijing in disguise...
The health of the old lady and the princess has improved, and they can walk out of the room and walk in the yard when they have nothing to do.
Their attitude towards Liu Rumian is much better now. After all, the situation at home is already like this, and Liu Rumian is carrying Xiao Dingcheng's child.
It was rare for the old lady to take the initiative to see Liu Rumian... But Liu Rumian's mood was no longer the same as before.
If the old lady had taken the initiative to visit when the Zhenbei Palace was still there, she would have been flattered, but now, she was just an old lady who had settled down.
In addition, Liu Rumian couldn't hide her hatred when she thought of the old lady's cold treatment to her in the past. Therefore, when the old lady went to visit, she didn't even get up from the bed, and her attitude was very contemptuous.
Aunt Gui beside the old lady couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to have a fit, but the old lady raised her hand to stop her.
When the old lady left, Liu Rumian sneered: "Now I know how to be attentive, what should I do long ago!"
Finally, she called Wen'er to her side and asked Wen'er to buy preserved fruits to eat.
There is no taste in my mouth during pregnancy, so I want to eat these things.
Wen'er hesitated: "Madam, Master, he taught us not to go out."
Liu Rumian hesitated for a moment, then said: "It doesn't matter, don't go too far, just find a place nearby to buy it and come back, otherwise something will happen!"
Wen'er was still a little embarrassed: "But those people were guarding the door with fierce looks."
Liu Rumian said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter, I'll get them out of the way later, you can be smarter..."
Sheng Nuan was making medicine for the old lady when the customer service suddenly reminded her: "Wen'er was sent out by Liu Rumian to buy preserved fruits and met a servant from the Ninth Prince's residence."
Sheng Nuan was slightly startled, then cursed in a low voice.
After frowning and thinking for a moment, she called Xue Nan over.
Before Xiao Dingcheng left, he told Xue Nan and the others that they would listen to Sheng Nuan in everything at home.
Sheng Nuan remained calm and asked Xue Nan to directly take the old lady, the princess and Aunt Gui away... It would be a little late, and I might not be able to hide if I wanted to.
Xue Nan knew the importance and did not hesitate. He took the money from Sheng Nuan and asked several brothers to pack their things and leave with the old lady and the princess.
The old lady and the princess knew very well, so they left in a hurry without asking anything...
Not long after, Wen'er secretly came back from outside. When she entered, she looked around and didn't see those men. She breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly got into Liu Rumian's wing.
In less than an hour, Sheng Nuan learned from the system that this yard was being targeted.
If she had hesitated just a moment longer, no one would have been able to leave...
That night, she was cooking and boiling medicine in the kitchen as usual, and then sent rice and medicine to the old lady and princess's rooms, deliberately speaking loudly and telling them to have a good rest.
In the south wing, Wen'er and Liu Rumian were eating the meal cooked by Wen'er and talking.
Wen'er was a little suspicious: "Those men suddenly disappeared."
Liu Rumian laughed: "Don't pay attention to them, they are just a few vulgar servants..."
The master and the servant finished cleaning up and lay down early... Just before dawn, there was a loud noise and the mountains shook.
Liu Rumian sat up suddenly in shock: "What happened? What happened?"
Wen'er also looked confused.
Soon there were noisy sounds outside... Liu Rumian and Wen'er huddled in the quilt, trembling and afraid to make a sound.
In the east wing, Sheng Nuan was sitting on the bed with a calm expression.
She knew that Xiao Dingcheng had brought the Suzaku camp back...
