While he was deep in thought, Xiao Yunchen came over, patted him on the shoulder, and said: "When two armies fight, casualties are inevitable. Even if you use your troops like a god, you can't change this."
Bai Yuxian said sadly: "But at least, a person who is good at using soldiers knows how to minimize the losses of his soldiers, right?"
Xiao Yunchen was silent for a moment and said: "Brother, this battle is about the strength of the enemy and the weakness of the enemy. Dongchen can hold Qingma Pass, which is considered a victory. As for these sacrificed soldiers, their blood will not be in vain, because we
I believe that in the near future, we will fight back, defeat the enemy and recapture Jinyuguan."
"Are you really so confident?"
"I have confidence in you, brother." Xiao Yunchen smiled slightly, with a firm expression.
Bai Yuxian smiled reluctantly. He was not as optimistic as Xiao Yunchen. Ever since he returned to Dongchen, he had been worried about someone being disappointed in him.
The Western Kingdom's army is far away from Kyoto, and grain and grass must be transported from far away places. The winter environment is harsh and it is even more difficult to travel. Unless forced, they will never choose to attack in winter. Therefore, Dongchen does not need too much
Too worried.
At this time, news came from the capital, saying that there was something strange happening inside the court. It seemed that someone wanted to take advantage of the regent's absence to cause trouble and seize power.
Xiao Yunchen felt uneasy in his heart. He was far away in Huangzhou. If someone rebelled in the capital now, took the marching army and the capital camp in their hands, and then "held the emperor hostage to order the princes", then he and Bai Yuxian would be in danger.
So, after much thought, Xiao Yunchen decided to return to Beijing immediately.
This trip is undoubtedly dangerous. If the ministers of the DPRK really rebel, if he goes back at this time, he will undoubtedly fall into a trap. Therefore, he does not intend to take Yu Yunxuan back, but he just wants to see her before leaving.
Yu Yunxuan was sitting and talking with Ye Fuxun in the garden at the moment.
Seeing Xiao Yunchen coming, Ye Fuxun guessed that he came to Yu Yunxuan to say goodbye, but he pretended not to know and deliberately raised his voice and asked: "Yunchen, why are you here? Aren't you busy with military affairs?"
Hearing this, Yu Yunxuan's face changed slightly, and she turned to look at the rosewood-colored figure. She hadn't seen him for more than half a month. At a glance, she felt that she had lost a lot of weight, and her handsome face was also covered in shadow.
She looked tired, as if she hadn't slept for several days and nights, which made her feel very distressed.
"I'm here to say goodbye to you, sister-in-law, and the third princess. I'm going back to the capital tomorrow. Please take care of yourself here." Xiao Yunchen said lightly, glancing at Yu Yunxuan.
, and placed it on Ye Fuxun.
Ye Fuxun asked: "Are you going back alone? Don't you plan to take the third sister with you?" This is also the question Yu Yunxuan wants to ask.
Xiao Yunchen shook his head and said, "No, I'm going back to deal with some things this time. I should come back after I'm done with it. There's no need for the princess to go back and forth. I can go back alone."
Ye Fuxun glanced at Yu Yunxuan and saw her frowning with a worried look on her face. She opened her mouth but kept silent, as if she was hesitant to speak. "Since it's time to say goodbye, I won't disturb you.
, you two should have a nice chat for a while."
With that said, Ye Fuxun stood up and went into the house. Yu Yunxuan and Xiao Yunchen were left standing face to face in silence for a while.
"I want to go back to Beijing with you." Yu Yunxuan suddenly said.
Xiao Yunchen naturally disagreed and refused directly: "No, you must stay in Huangzhou."
"Why? You don't want to see me so much?" Yu Yunxuan became a little anxious, her voice became urgent, and her two watery eyes stared straight at Xiao Yunchen, which made his heart soften immediately and changed to a soft one.
The tone explained:
"This is not a question of whether I want to see you or not, but this trip is dangerous. If you follow me, your life will be in danger. I can't let you take risks with me. Do you understand?"
"It is precisely because of the danger that I have to go with you. Otherwise, I will be worried here all the time and have trouble sleeping and eating day and night. How will I live my life?" Yu Yunxuan got excited and said all her inner thoughts.
It came out, and I didn't react until later. I quickly closed my mouth and my cheeks felt slightly hot.
Xiao Yunchen had to admit that he was happy when he heard the other party say such words. However, he still did not want to show it. He remained calm and said calmly: "Don't worry, I will be fine."
Yes, I will come back as soon as the matters in Beijing are settled.
You can live here, and you and your sister-in-law can take care of each other. Besides, she also needs your care at this time."
"Liu Mei has so many maids to take care of her. Do you still need me? You don't have to say it anymore. I have made up my mind. No matter how dangerous it is, I will go back with you. Unless you break my legs, otherwise you will
You can't stop me."
"You..." Xiao Yunchen frowned, and couldn't help secretly regretting it. If he had known better, he shouldn't have come to say goodbye, and it would have been better to have gone secretly. "Since you are not afraid of death, then it is up to you."
Yu Yunxuan finally showed a smile, unable to hide the joy on her face.
In the early morning of the next day, Xiao Yunchen and Yu Yunxuan set off back to Beijing. Bai Yuxian and Ye Fuxun specially sent them to the east city gate.
Bai Yuxian warned: "Yunchen, be careful along the way. If the situation is really not right when you get to the capital, don't force yourself and return to Huangzhou quickly. Do you understand?" After all, there are more than 100,000 troops stationed in Huangzhou, so the rebels are still wary.
of.
Xiao Yunchen nodded and said, "Brother, you are indeed more verbose than before. Do you still need to remind me? I have always been concerned about saving my life. How could I force myself to make fun of my own life?"
"It's okay if you don't." Bai Yuxian smiled, patted Xiao Yunchen's shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, I'm here."
"Well, brother, you should also take care of yourself. Also, my sister-in-law is very heavy, so you should spend more time with her and don't always end up in the military camp."
"Don't just talk about me. You should take more care of Princess Yunxuan on the way."
Xiao Yunchen glanced at Yu Yunxuan, who was talking to Ye Fulun, and said, "I know."
After Ye Fuxun and Yu Yunxuan said goodbye, Xiao Yunchen took Yu Yunxuan and a dozen guards and galloped away.
"The situation in the court is complicated, and the ministers all have their own agendas. Most of them only put their own interests first. I hope Yun Chen can successfully stabilize the situation when he returns this time." Ye Fuxun sighed.
Bai Yuxian was always frowning, obviously worried about this. After pondering for a moment, he decided not to think about this anymore, lowered his head and wrapped Ye Fuxun's fox fur tightly, and said: "It's windy here, let's go back first.
Otherwise, you will get sick if the cold air enters your body."
"Okay." Ye Fulun smiled, glanced down at his bloated belly, and joked: "I'm so fat now, don't I look ugly?"
Bai Yuxian looked her up and down sincerely, and then said seriously: "She is fatter than before, but she is still very beautiful, not ugly."