The moonlit night is quiet and the fragrance floats.
Qin Xiao finally knew tonight that compared to the physical fatigue of the past few days, what She Yue was really suffering from was the inner suffering. One miscalculated move and it could be said that everything was lost. Now She Yue wants to use up her last efforts.
It is not easy to reverse the situation with strength.
He did not bluntly say that even if the eldest son Yuanxin knew that she was trapped in Suzhou, he might not come to rescue her.
Maybe they did have a good friendship in the past, but the life and death of the eldest grandson's family was at stake, and the eldest grandson Yuanxin had to consider the consequences.
She Yue pinned her last hope on her eldest grandson Yuanxin, and Qin Xiao did not want to cruelly cut off her last glimmer of hope.
"Are you going to sleep?" Seeing Qin Xiao didn't speak, She Yue asked softly.
Qin Xiao shook his head and said, "No."
"I have no choice, but you still have a choice." She Yue pondered for a moment, and finally said: "Maybe Shuning City is my final destination. If I want the eldest son Yuanxin to lead troops to help, he must know that I
Trapped in Shuning City. Shuning City is less than three hundred miles away from Hangzhou. As long as the eldest son Yuanxin knows that I am trapped in Shuning City, once he sends troops, he can arrive within three days." After a pause, the voice
Ping He said: "If I want the eldest grandson Yuanxin to know my situation, I will definitely create momentum in Shuning City, so before the eldest grandson Yuanxin knows the situation, the Queen Mother Association already knows my whereabouts, and they will do whatever it takes."
Attacking Shuning City is the only way to alert the eldest grandson Yuanxin and let him determine my whereabouts."
At this time, Qin Xiao finally fully understood She Yue's plan.
Previously, Yuwen Chengchao offered to let She Yue go to Huqiu City for a while, but She Yue did not agree and chose Shuning City instead.
Now it seems that She Yue is preparing to make a last ditch effort in Shuning City.
Although the guard of Huqiu City is Yu Wen Chengchao, all of Yu Wen Chengchao's subordinates are members of the Queen Mother's Congregation. Of course, She Yue cannot use Huqiu City to implement her own plans, but Dong Guangxiao, the magistrate of Shuning City, is congregated with the Queen Mother.
They had formed a deadly feud and had already made preparations in Shuning City. Under such circumstances, choosing Shuning City to fight to the death with the Queen Mother was the only option.
The situation in Suzhou is currently in chaos, and no one knows the whereabouts of She Yue. Even if Changsun Yuanxin is really willing to pay all costs to follow She Yue, he must know the whereabouts of She Yue and lead his troops to meet up with She Yue.
As She Yue said, now that the Queen Mother will block the road and cannot reach Hangzhou smoothly, the only choice is to let the eldest son Yuanxin lead troops to Suzhou for rescue. And if he sticks to Shuning City, he will naturally be able to determine where She Yue is, so that he can
Lead reinforcements.
"Is Dong Guangxiao really trustworthy?" Qin Xiao was silent for a moment and then asked softly.
She Yue smiled and said: "At this time, I can only believe in him." After a pause, he said quietly: "Just as I chose to believe in you, you did not let me down." Before Qin Xiao could speak, he continued:
"If I arrive at Shuning City successfully, I will also let people release the news to let the Queen Mother Association know that I am in Shuning City. At that time, the Queen Mother Association and the Qian family will definitely mobilize heavy troops to besiege Shuning City. I am not sure
Whether Ning Cheng can really persist to the end, and it is even less certain that Changsun Yuanxin will definitely lead troops to help. This plan was a temporary decision after I learned about the existence of Dong Guangxiao, so there are huge flaws. A plan with flaws, it is already
It will be extremely dangerous, and Shuning City will probably fall before the eldest grandson Yuanxin arrives. By that time, I will not fall into the hands of the Queen Mothers alive."
Qin Xiao's heart was shaken,
Knowing that She Yue had already prepared for the worst, if she really came to a dead end, the Tang princess would probably commit suicide.
"Qin Xiao, if you didn't have me by your side as your burden, it would be easy for you to escape." She Yue said softly: "The saint seems to think highly of you. Although I don't know why, if you can return to Kyoto safely,
I believe that the saint will not question you." After a pause, he said: "So you still have a choice. When you get to Shuning City, after I enter the city, you can choose to leave. I have an injury on my foot and cannot reach Shuning City by myself.
, I need your help on this last stretch of the road."
Qin Xiao said: "Princess, don't worry, I will definitely protect this last stretch of road with my life."
She Yue smiled sweetly, she was extremely beautiful, but it was a pity that Qin Xiao could not see clearly in the dimness. Her Royal Highness the Princess said in a soft voice: "I would like to thank you very much. You have done everything you can these days, and I am very grateful to you.
If you choose to leave, I will never blame you."
Qin Xiaoqing said "hmm", slowly lay down and said no more.
She Yue stopped talking and lay down on her side, with her back facing Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao didn't know when he fell asleep, but he vaguely felt She Yue whispering in his ear: "Qin Xiao, wake up quickly, there is the sound of horse hooves...!"
Qin Xiao sat up suddenly. This time, he did not have the conditioned reflex to attack She Yue beside him. He found that the room was already lit up. He first looked to his side and saw She Yue squatting next to him with an alert look on his face. He saw Qin Xiao wake up.
She Yue whispered: "The sound of horse hooves just entered the village."
Qin Xiao immediately stood up and quickly reached the window. He looked out through the window and saw a man riding a horse looking around in the village. It was Yuwen Chengchao. He turned around and said, "It's the eldest son!"
She Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
Qin Xiao went out and realized that it was already noon. He had slept for several hours. He waved to Yu Wencheng and said, "Young Master!"
Yu Wen Cheng looked over, got off his horse, and walked over quickly. After entering the house, he said: "I will lead the team out. The team is not far from here. I made an excuse to come over. I can't stay too long." He asked: "Princess.
Where?"
She Yue's voice has been heard in the room: "I am here, Mr. Yuwen, please come in."
Qin Xiao knew that Yu Wen Chengchao was pressed for time, so he brought Yu Wen Chengchao into the house. After Yu Wen Chengchao saluted, he quickly took out a scroll from his arms and opened it, saying: "Princess, this is the map of Shu Ning County. I have already put it in Shu Ning County."
The gathering point of the Queen Mother Association in Ning County has been marked." With a solemn expression, he said simply and clearly: "Gui Jinyang was beheaded in Shuning County, leaving the group without a leader. The Right God will order Kui Mulang to integrate the congregation in Shuning County. Now Kui Mulang
Temporarily commanding the congregations in these two counties, starting yesterday, Kuimulang mobilized a large number of congregations from Baoyang County to Shuning County. Looking at the situation, Kuimulang is preparing to conquer Shuning County and make great achievements."
Gui Jinyang and a group of Queen Mother Association's elite were captured in Shuning County, which naturally shocked the Queen Mother Association. After this incident, Shuning County naturally became the focus of the Queen Mother Association's care.
"Preliminary estimates show that the combined congregations of the two counties currently number at least 4,000, and the number is still increasing." Yuwen Chengchao looked serious: "Kui Mulang has not attacked Shuning County yet. It may be because of the lack of troops.
It is not enough. Secondly, it is also to prepare some siege equipment. However, looking at this posture, it will only take three or four days at most. Kuimulang will definitely attack Shuning County. Currently, Shuning County is also preparing for the attack. My spies will be able to report.
There are guards on the front and rear gates of Shuning County, and there are also many archers. As long as anyone approaches the city gate, the archers will immediately release arrows, and no one is allowed to approach at all. It seems that Dong Guangxiao has indeed arrived early.
We are ready to defend the city."
She Yue nodded slightly, took the map from Yuwen Chengchao, looked at it, and frowned: "Are there Queen Mother rebels near the city gate?"
"Although the rebels dare not approach the city gate for the time being, they are only five or six places away from the two city gates, which are both rebel camps." Yuwen Cheng said: "Dong Guangxiao sealed the city and no one was allowed to enter or exit, but the Queen Mother will
They also set up defenses on the periphery, cutting off the connection between Shuning City and the outside world. Now even if Dong Guangxiao wants to transport supplies into the city from the outside, it is impossible. Shuning City has become a truly isolated city." Xiang Sheyue cupped his hands and said: "Princess, Shuning City
Ningcheng is now an isolated and dangerous city. The princess has a body of thousands of dollars and must not fall into danger. The common people beg the princess to go to Huqiu City to take shelter for a while."
Qin Xiao thought that She Yue had already made up his mind to use Shuning City as a last ditch effort. Yuwen Chengchao didn't know She Yue's intentions, so he would naturally try to persuade him.
"The mark on the map shows that most of the Queen Mother Congregation are now concentrated around Shuning County." She Yue looked at the map with a calm expression: "So it is not difficult to get to Shuning County from here."
Yuwen Chengchao said: "Kui Mulang arranged the young and capable warriors around Shuning County, leaving aside the women and children who joined the Queen Mother Association, and scattered them on the only way to Hangzhou. He was not prepared.
Attack Shuning County and ignore the interception of the princess. It is indeed not difficult to get close to Shuning County, but it is very difficult to pass through the rebel camp and reach the city." After a pause, he said seriously: "Even if the princess is really
After overcoming many difficulties and reaching the city gate, the common people were worried that they might not be able to open the city gate."
"Why?"
"Has Dong Guangxiao seen the princess's true appearance?" Yuwen Chengchao asked.
Musk Moon shook her head.
Even among the officials in the capital, many people have never seen Her Royal Highness the Princess. She holds great power. Apart from waiting for some important officials to meet occasionally, She Yue does not summon other officials easily, so although the people in Kyoto have
It is rumored that Princess Sheyue is extremely intelligent and has a beauty that will captivate the whole country, but this is just a rumor among the people. Even many important officials in the court cannot see Princess Sheyue's stunning appearance, let alone ordinary people in the market.
Although the Dong family from which Dong Guangxiao was born is one of the top gentry in Suzhou, such a wealthy gentry family is certainly nothing in the eyes of the princess. It is naturally impossible for Dong Guangxiao to have the opportunity to see his true appearance.
"Dong Guangxiao cannot see the true face of the princess, so it is even less possible for other people in Shuning County to have this honor." Yuwen Cheng said: "So even if the princess arrives at the city, no one can recognize her, and it is even impossible for them to believe that the princess has returned.
will come to the small Shuning City. Under such circumstances, it is indeed extremely difficult for them to open the city gate. Dong Guangxiao is determined to defend Shuning City and wait for the court's reinforcements to arrive. Before that, unless he rebels,
The army breaks through the city gate, otherwise he will never open the city gate easily."
She Yue pondered for a moment, then said: "I have my own thoughts on this matter. Yuwen Chengchao, you have made great achievements. After quelling the rebellion, I will give you many rewards."
"The common people don't dare." Yuwen Chengchao cupped his hands and said, "Princess, the common people can't stay here any longer. Please leave first." He then said to Qin Xiao, "Brother Qin, take care of yourself. I will leave the princess to you. I only hope that everything goes well for you.
." Knowing that She Yue had made up her mind and could not be persuaded, she bowed deeply, turned around and left in a hurry.