The young lovers hugged each other and silently looked at Chang'an shrouded in firelight.
Zhang Yi felt very uncomfortable. Ever since he fell in love with Princess Xiaoliu, he had been busy with official duties day and night and didn't even have much time to spend with her.
The best time for the two of them was when Xiaoliu transformed into Ye Fei and the "brothers" were galloping in the countryside. At that time, Xiaoliu let herself go and rolled on the grass to her heart's content. Deep in her heart, she also longed to be unrestrained.
of freedom.
People envy the life of the royal family, but they don't know that the king has the troubles of a king. The princess is often frightened and feels cold at high places. Most people cannot bear this kind of pressure.
Princess Xiaoliu began to sob. When she was a child, her father was fighting in the east and the north. She stayed with her mother and received the best care. She did not know the dangers. After the establishment of the kingdom, she became a happy princess until her mother died of illness and her father's condition worsened.
Happiness came to an abrupt end.
At this moment, she encountered such a huge disaster for the first time. Wu Rui and his son rebelled brazenly, and suddenly nearly 100,000 rebels gathered. After a day of fierce fighting, Zhang Yi led the crowd to kill about 20,000 rebels, but there were still
Eighty thousand horses.
"Brother Yi," Princess Xiaoliu reached out and touched Zhang Yi's face. He was covered in blood, but he was wearing a battle helmet, so his face was still clean. "Don't worry too much. You should go and rest. We just need to defend the palace. In two days,
When my uncle comes with his troops, he will be able to destroy the rebels."
Princess Xiaoliu was wrong to place her hopes on her uncle, General Liu Guangda.
Zhang Yi lowered his head and looked at the kind-hearted Princess Xiaoliu with distress. He didn't know whether he should tell her something more terrifying. The country was facing the biggest crisis in history!
"Brother Yi, if you have anything to say, just say it. What are you worried about?"
Lovers are connected. Xiao Liu saw the melancholy in Zhang Yi's eyebrows, felt his heavy heart, and asked hurriedly.
"Xiao Liu, when the warriors of Mopan City arrive tomorrow, we must suppress the rebellion of Wu Rui and his son before your uncle arrives with his troops," Zhang Yi said.
"Why? Do you still doubt my uncle?" Xiao Liu panicked.
Now that Xiao Liu has said everything, Zhang Yi can only say it clearly.
"It's not doubtful, Xiaoliu, your uncle has always hated me since the defeat in the battle of Mopan City. In addition, he is an ambitious man and wants to control the military. He is even more dissatisfied when I separate the soldiers and generals."
Xiaoliu couldn't accept it for a while, but her uncle had always been kind to her.
"I know that uncle is dissatisfied with you, but don't think of uncle as a bad person. He just has a bad temper. Uncle and Wu Rui are incompatible. Didn't he lead the troops here to deal with Wu Rui?"
Zhang Yi sighed and said to Xiao Liu.
"Is it possible that Wu Rui would deceive your uncle? Without the support of the army, how could Wu Rui dare to rebel? He didn't know that the arrival of the northern army would be the day of his demise? Wu Rui probably conspired with your uncle to pretend to let him
Hold the supreme power, and after getting rid of me, Wu Rui will get rid of your uncle."
Xiao Liu screamed and cried, her face was pale and her whole body was shaking.
Zhang Yi held her in his arms.
Poor princess, how could she know the deceitfulness of the human heart and the dangers of the world?
"I don't believe it... Wuwu... That's my biological uncle! He will never betray my father, and he will never hurt me!" Xiao Liu cried bitterly.
"He will not betray my father, nor will he hurt you," Zhang Yi affirmed, "but he will be led by Wu Rui and used by Wu Rui. After we get rid of our brothers, he will not be able to protect himself.
You will also fall into the hands of Wu Rui and his son."
It's a very complicated game of chess, and it's also very cruel, but Zhang Yi must explain it clearly.
Xiaoliu felt desperate and cold, but after all, she was the daughter of the unparalleled hero Liu Kai. She was influenced by her father in every aspect, and she had a firmness and calmness in her bones.
"No, I will never let uncle hurt you... you are just guessing," Xiaoliu said in a messy but clear way, "But you will definitely not talk nonsense. I know you, you are the master of heroes, and you have experienced
Human beings... If this is the case, you should not hurt my uncle, unless, unless he wants to kill you..."
After saying that, Xiao Liu burst into tears.
In fact, she made a brave choice. Between her uncle and Zhang Yi, between the rebels and the patriots, she chose to side with the latter.
Zhang Yi wiped the tears on her face and said softly.
"So, I will destroy Wu Rui and his son no matter what tomorrow, keep your uncle out of the city, try to avoid the tragedy, and maybe there is room for relaxation..."
Xiaoliu nodded vigorously, a sworn brother is still a sworn brother, and no one can replace his position in his heart except his father, queen and mother.
Xiaoliu gradually stopped sobbing, and her will became stronger and stronger. She knew that only Zhang Yi could inherit and realize her father's long-cherished wish. Her father was an orthodox Chinese hero, but he was suffering from pain and could not go further. So his father put
Hope is pinned on Zhang Yi, and Xiao Liu also pins all her hope and love on Zhang Yi.
"I know Brother Yi's good intentions, but don't embarrass yourself too much," Xiao Liu grabbed Zhang Yi's hand tightly and said resolutely, "Tomorrow, I want to go to the battlefield with you. Whether you agree or not, I
I will fight alongside you!"
Zhang Yi was extremely moved.
He lowered his head and thought about it. Although the enemy was outnumbered in this battle, the enemy's force was weak. With the protection of him and his brothers, he would not cause harm to the princess. He simply fulfilled her wish and agreed.
"Okay, Xiaoliu, let's fight side by side tomorrow!"
A smile finally appeared on Xiaoliu's face. She accepted the cruel and ruthless reality, prepared herself for various changes, and felt at ease.
"Then, step brother, go to bed now. You must have a good rest."
"It doesn't matter, Xiaoliu, you go and accompany your father. I can stay on the battlefield for three days and three nights."
"Ha, really, you came here like this during the battle between Wanchun Village and Mopan City!"
The two looked at each other and smiled, each other's eyes filled with love.
The rapid sound of drums and trumpets came from outside the palace, and the rebels were ready to launch a fierce attack with torches and ladders.
Zhang Yi is going to command the battle.
Looking at his calm face, firm eyes, and confident smile, Xiaoliu knew that everything was safe. His sworn brother had experienced the impact of the powerful regular army, so how could he be afraid of this rabble?
Xiao Liu kissed Zhang Yi on the face and went to the palace to accompany his father. He also told him about his uncle Liu Guang so that his father could be mentally prepared.
Watching Xiao Liu enter the palace surrounded by her sisters, Zhang Yi turned around, feeling warm in his heart. He glanced around at the enemy situation, picked up the dragon stick, and ran forward to lead the imperial army in battle.