Eight hundred and fifty-eight chapters [something like a human being] (below)
This coup in Yongdu shocked the world. In comparison, the mutiny in Northern Xinjiang seemed to have a much smaller impact. However, Hu Xiaotian was more concerned about the situation in Northern Xinjiang. Xue Shengjing and the Black Hu people had long colluded.
We cannot rule out the possibility that this guy might betray Northern Xinjiang in exchange for short-term stability. If he really did that, Huo Shengnan and the 300,000 soldiers in Northern Xinjiang would be in a dilemma.
Although Hu Xiaotian did not come to Northern Xinjiang in person right away, he sent Xia Changming, Zhuge Guanqi, and Xiong Tianba to go first to assist Huo Shengnan. At the same time, he actively made arrangements to find a proper route. The most likely route at present is to go along the route from Northern Xinjiang.
Marching to the southwestern border of Dayong and entering the Ankang Grassland, in such bitter cold weather, the nearly two-month journey would inevitably involve great losses, not to mention the many dangers along the way. The main purpose of sending Zhuge Guanqi there was to
Develop countermeasures based on the actual situation to preserve strength and reduce casualties as much as possible.
According to the original plan, Hu Xiaotian was also going to visit Huo Shengnan in person in northern Xinjiang in the near future. However, just a few days after the Yongdu coup, news came that Dayong had sent a special envoy.
After hearing the news, the first person Hu Xiaotian thought of was Xue Lingjun. Although he had received the definite news that Xue Lingjun was dead, for some reason, he still hoped that the news was wrong. Maybe he had always been too soft-hearted when it came to women.
, especially for beautiful women, he felt deep down in his heart that a beauty like Xue Lingjun should not leave in such a hurry.
Perhaps out of this expectation, or perhaps out of respect for Dayong's envoy as a courtesy, Hu Xiaotian chose to go out of the city to greet him in person.
Thick clouds were gathering, and the whistling north wind swept down from the north, bringing with it a bone-chilling chill. The Yongjiang River in the south had begun to freeze, and a layer of fine hoarfrost hung on the withered yellow grass. The horses kept snoring, and some
Two streams of white mist are sprayed out rhythmically.
The Yong mission was not as large as expected. Compared with the former eldest princess Xue Lingjun’s mission of five hundred people, the size of this team of only more than a hundred people was naturally much smaller. If it were not for the big Yong character fluttering in the wind,
Perhaps others would think this is just an ordinary business group.
Despite this, Hu Xiaotian still gave him enough face and personally welcomed him outside the gate of Dongliang County. Few envoys could enjoy such honor.
The Dayong mission stopped in front of the city gate. The commander in charge of the security of the mission came to Hu Xiaotian, got off his horse, bowed and showed his identity.
Hu Xiaotian felt disappointed when he heard that the special envoy who came this time was not the eldest princess Xue Lingjun. At this time, he was sure that Xue Lingjun was indeed dead. He took the document submitted by the person next to him and opened it when he saw a line of familiar handwriting.
, he couldn't help but feel excited. This letter was actually written by Huo Xiaoru. Could it be that the envoy who came this time was Huo Xiaoru? Hu Xiaotian suppressed the excitement in his heart and looked at the car in front of him quietly. Huo Xiaoru now did not know what he had become.
What does it look like? Thinking back to the previous encounters with Xiang Shancong in Kangdu, Huo Xiaoru’s shadow was present every time.
The commander said respectfully: "The special envoy is not feeling well due to his long journey, so it is not convenient to meet with the prince now. I hope the prince will be considerate."
Hu Xiaotian smiled calmly and said: "In that case, I will go back first and come back to the mansion to meet you at your convenience!" He actually turned his horse's head and walked away.
What is supposed to come will always come. Hu Xiaotian believes that no matter whether the envoy is Huo Xiaoru or not, he will never come back empty-handed after traveling thousands of miles and must have her purpose. Everything was indeed not beyond his expectation. That night
, Dayong’s envoy came to the palace to ask for an audience.
Hu Xiaotian asked the general to invite the minister to the flower hall, and did not let anyone else be present, quietly waiting for the other party's arrival.
Hearing the light footsteps coming from far away, Hu Xiaotian had already guessed who the visitor was. In the past, he might have been excited. However, as time passed, his heart became calm. Even Hu Xiaotian did not expect that he would actually
So calm and composed, looking calmly at the door, as if he already knew it was her, and it could only be her.
Although Huo Xiaoru is dressed in men's clothing, she still can't conceal her peerless elegance. Her skin is as beautiful as snow, her eyebrows are picturesque, and her every frown and smile are heart-wrenching.
The two people's eyes met in the void. Hu Xiaotian was still sitting there. Although he saw Huo Xiaoru walking in front of him, he still had no intention of getting up to greet her. He had lazy eyes and a lazy smile.
Huo Xiaoru put his hands behind his back and looked at Hu Xiaotian with the same smile.
The two looked at each other like this. After a long time, Huo Xiaoru was the first to break the silence and said softly: "Don't you recognize me anymore?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I've been thinking about it and can't remember it anymore, so when I saw you, I actually doubted whether it was true."
Huo Xiaoru sighed and said: "You are so smart, you must know exactly what happened and what changes were involved."
"How can I know if you don't tell me?" Hu Xiaotian glanced at the empty chair beside him: "Sit down!"
Huo Xiaoru sat down next to him. The two of them had only been apart for half a year since Kangdu, but this time they met and felt that the distance between them was much further away.
How could Hu Xiaotian not understand? Since Huo Xiaoru came as the special envoy of Dayong, he was naturally appointed by Xue Shengjing. After Xue Shengjing successfully eradicated Li Chenzhou and Xue Daoming, he has become the actual person in power in Dayong. Looking at the country of Dayong,
, no one can challenge his authority anymore. Although Xue Shengjing is not in a hurry to ascend the throne, it is only a matter of time for him.
Xue Shengjing is the emperor of Dayong, and Huo Xiaoru is naturally the princess of Dayong. Hu Xiaotian once witnessed the scene where Huo Xiaoru assassinated Xue Shengjing. It has been many years since this incident. It was also after that time that Huo Xiaoru went to Bohai Kingdom under the arrangement of Xue Shengjing.
This proves that the relationship between their father and daughter has been improved. After so many years, Hu Xiaotian lost the whereabouts of Huo Xiaoru. What happened in these years? Is it because of the deep love between father and daughter that brought them together?
Huo Xiaoru’s own life experience has an unknown secret? Hu Xiaotian would rather hope it is the former, although he does not like Xue Shengjing from the bottom of his heart. He hopes that everything Huo Xiaoru does from now on will happen under the influence of Xue Shengjing, and her
That's not the nature.
Hope is just hope after all, but reality is always reality. Hu Xiaotian clearly realizes that the beautiful shadow in her heart only belongs to the past. The beauty in front of her is as beautiful as jade, but her thoughts cannot be guessed.
"I have received your country's envoys here in the past!"
Huo Xiaoru said: "Eldest princess, right?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded.
Huo Xiaoru said: "She is already dead. She died together with Li Chenzhou. Judging from the scene, she should have died under Li Chenzhou's knife."
A trace of sadness flashed across Hu Xiaotian's eyes. Although Xue Lingjun had betrayed him many times, when he actually heard the news of her death, he still felt a little sad. Li Chenzhou's death did not stir up much trouble in his heart. Although Li Chenzhou was talented
, but his mind is too narrow-minded. In terms of ruthlessness, he is far inferior to Xue Shengjing. His current ending is not surprising.
Huo Xiaoru added: "The imperial court did not hold Li Chenzhou accountable for his crimes, and did not even kill the Duke of Jingguo. Moreover, it spared Li Chenzhou and buried him and the eldest princess together."
Hu Xiaotian picked up the teacup, took a sip, and a sarcastic smile appeared on the corners of his lips, asking for the blame? What qualifications does Xue Shengjing have to hold others accountable? Li Chenzhou committed treason and rebellion, and what kind of good person is he himself? The winner is king.
, The loser becomes the enemy, and it will always be the undying truth.
Hu Xiaotian said: "Li Chenzhou killed Xue Lingjun, why did he still want to bury them together? Do you still want two innocent souls to be entangled under Jiuquan?"
Huo Xiaoru said: "Li Chenzhou did not commit suicide, but died of..." She paused, and then said in a more serious tone: "Rong Shi's hand!"
Hu Xiaotian frowned. Rong Shi and Jian Rongxin also left here shortly after they recognized each other. No one knew where he was. Unexpectedly, he went to Yongdu to avenge his father. Hu Xiaotian immediately judged from Huo Xiaoru's words.
Rong Shi must have encountered trouble. He slowly put the tea cup on the table and whispered: "Rong Shi is mine!" Although his tone was plain, it contained irresistible power.
Huo Xiaoru naturally understood the meaning of his words. If anyone dared to touch him, he would inevitably suffer a storm of revenge. Now Hu Xiaotian has such courage and even more ability. When a man who once loved him, face to face
Saying such words proves that he has let go of his past feelings.
In fact, they had never really interacted with each other. Huo Xiaoru's expression was calm, and Hu Xiaotian's reaction was also what she expected: "Does the fact that the Northern Xinjiang Army was incited to rebel by Huo Shengnan have anything to do with you?"
Hu Xiaotian looked at Huo Xiaoru calmly. Huo Xiaoru must have been fully prepared before coming here. She is no longer the charming singer she used to be. What made her change so much? Hu Xiaotian suddenly laughed.
Huo Xiaoru did not smile, but looked into Hu Xiaotian's eyes quietly. Both of their eyes were extremely clear-headed, without the slightest emotion.
Hu Xiaotian stopped laughing and said, "Tell me your conditions!"
Huo Xiaoru said: "A picture of all the images of heaven and man!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's in my hands, but it's just a picture that doesn't seem worth the high price you spend."
Huo Xiaoru said meaningfully: "Things that you think are important in this world are not important at all in the eyes of others. Similarly, things that you think are insignificant may be priceless treasures in the eyes of others."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said, "Isn't that what feelings are like?"
Huo Xiaoru sighed and said: "To some people, feelings are like stars in the sky, out of reach!" Her eyes suddenly became confused.
