Mu Jingrui had no memory at all. He couldn't even remember whether he and Chang Qingqing had done anything.
His memory was fixed on the scene where Chang Qingqing fell.
Something seems strange.
Mu Jingrui took a deep breath and was about to get up and leave when the door was pushed open.
"General Mu, it's bad, the barbarians seem to be preparing to attack the city..."
Zheng Zhixing's voice became softer and softer, because what he saw was a spring scene. He looked at Mu Jingrui in disbelief.
Mu Jingrui was going crazy.
At this time, it is not a problem for anyone to come in, except Zheng Zhixing.
Zheng Zhixing's face immediately darkened, but he still maintained his most basic self-cultivation.
After he came to his senses, he turned his back and continued: "There is something strange happening among the barbarians outside the city, and I am here to report it. If General Mu has no other instructions, I will leave."
After saying that, he walked out.
Mu Jingrui closed his eyes helplessly, quickly put on his clothes, and looked back at Chang Qingqing, who was hiding in the bed at a loss.
He looked at it with probing eyes for a long time, and finally left without saying a word.
Mu Jingrui went to inspect the city wall. After making arrangements, he returned to the government office and called the magistrate to inquire about Chang Qingqing's situation.
"General Mu, Chang Qingqing was sold into the government as a slave by her mother. I heard that after General Chang Shen died, the relatives saw that they were orphans and widowed and had no one to rely on, so they seized a lot of family property. Her mother
I wanted to take my family back to my hometown without any expense. I had no choice but to sell Chang Qingqing, and then I could collect the expenses and go away."
Mu Jingrui complained secretly, he felt that he was simply a villain who took advantage of others' danger.
The point is, he doesn't know how to explain this matter.
Before Mu Jingrui could figure out a solution, the barbarians launched an attack the next day. He personally led the troops to the expedition.
It was just a small battle at first, but in the middle of the fight, he suddenly felt so weak that he fell off his horse.
Fortunately, Zheng Zhixing was alert and rescued him from the rebel army.
The weather has entered autumn, but it is still unbearably hot, and the midday sun makes people dizzy.
Shangguan Wan Ning stayed at a tea shop on the roadside and refused to leave.
"It's too hot. Let's rest for a while."
Sun Jinyao's injury has basically recovered, and the two of them traveled aimlessly, discussing medical skills while playing, and lived a happy life.
"There is a post station ahead, so why not go and stay there." Sun Jinyao paid for the tea, took the horse and insisted on taking Guan Wan Ning to leave.
Shangguan Wan Ning got on the horse listlessly. When she arrived at the post station and settled down, it was already time to turn on the lamp.
The two of them came to the hall and were about to order food. There was a rapid sound of horse hooves, and a messenger ran in covered with dust. He walked directly to the counter, picked up the tea and drank a few sips.
Yi Cheng came out to welcome you, held his hands and said: "You have a rest, I will arrange other horses immediately, and then prepare dry food and water for you."
"We must be quick. The military situation ahead is urgent and I must report it to the court immediately." The messenger's brows were full of anxiety.
"That's natural." Yi Cheng ordered his men to do it and asked, "General Mu won the battle again this time?"
When Shangguan Wan Ning heard them mention Mu Jingrui, she pricked up her ears to listen.
"No, the troops led by General Mu were retreating steadily, and all the cities they had recaptured were taken back. General Mu is seriously ill and can no longer lead his troops to fight."
"What?"
Shangguan Wan Ning's face suddenly changed, her heart was in a knot, she hurriedly stood up and walked to the messenger, asking: "You said General Mu was seriously ill? When did it happen? Is it serious?"
The messenger glanced at Shangguan Wan Ning suspiciously but did not answer.
At this time, Yi Cheng handed over the prepared things to the messenger, and the messenger left in a hurry.
Shangguan Wan Ning became restless and lost her appetite for food.
Mu Jingrui has always been in good health, and I have never heard of any illness in him. Even in the harsh environment of the northwest disaster relief operation, he was able to win battles. Why did he lose his standard when facing mere barbarians?
"If you are really worried, let's go to the border and check."
Sun Jinyao could see Shangguan Wanning's worry and handed over the chopsticks: "Have a good rest tonight and set off tomorrow."
Shangguan Wan Ning pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.
It was getting dim the next day, so Shangguan Wanning and Sun Jinyao changed their horses to fast horses and drove through the border crossing at the same time.
The closer they got to the border, the more tragic the situation they saw.
Countless people have been displaced and homeless because of the war. They wander around with their children, but are rejected by people from other places.
Along the way, Shangguan Wan Ning heard a lot about Mu Jingrui, and she became even more worried.
The two found the place where Mu Jingrui was stationed. At first glance, it was a place of depression and low morale.
"We want to see General Mu, please let us know." Sun Jinyao stepped forward and said to the guarding soldiers.
The soldier seemed very impatient and pushed Sun Jinyao when he came forward.
"Go, go, why are you causing trouble? How can General Mu have time to see you?"
Sun Jinyao frowned. As the commander-in-chief of the army, Mu Jingrui was not easy for ordinary people to see him.
"If that doesn't work, I'll visit him at night. Don't worry, I'll let you see him." Sun Jinyao lowered his voice and said.
Shangguan Wan Ning shook her head.
"No, it's too dangerous to explore at night."
Shangguan Wan Ning took out a piece of silver from her pocket and quietly put it into the soldier's hand.
"Brother Bing, please do it for your convenience. If you can't inform General Mu, can you find someone named Zheng Zhixing next to General Mu for me?"
The soldier looked at the heavy silver, stuffed it into his sleeve and smiled.
"Look for him. You told him earlier. Wait, I'll call him."
The soldier said hello to his companions and walked inside. Not long after, Zheng Zhixing hurried over.
He looked at Shangguan Wan Ning, who was disguised as a man, and it took him a long time to recognize him.
He nervously pulled Shangguan Wan Ning aside, a little at a loss. "Cousin, why are you here? Does uncle know? You are not afraid of being beaten to death when you go back, but I am afraid..."
"Let's talk about this later." Shangguan Wan Ning asked eagerly, "I heard that Jing Rui was seriously ill and was unable to march and fight. Is it true?"
Zheng Zhixing was about to speak but stopped, and touched his head helplessly.
"It's also...it's not..."
"What do you mean?" Shangguan Wan Ning's mind was full of questions, "Forget it, take me to see him first."
"But...it's better not to see you again."
Zheng Zhixing felt that Shangguan Wanning might not be able to accept it. "How about you find an inn nearby to stay, and I will tell General Mu and let him find you?"
"Zheng Zhixing, tell me, are you hiding something from me?"
Shangguan Wan Ning stretched out her finger in front of Zheng Zhixing, looking menacing.