Mu Jingrui let Shangguan Wan Ning rest for two days in Anyuan County. After her strength recovered, he took everyone on the road to Mingdu City.
Along the way, they encountered pursuers and interceptions, but under Mu Jingrui's careful arrangements, they basically got through without any danger.
With the formal showdown between the imperial court and Xiao Yujue, many places began to respond. Mu Jingrui recruited at least 250,000 people on the road.
He took some of them to the Ming capital city to support them, and also left some to stay in the captured counties to pave the way back to the capital in the future.
It was the end of the year when Mu Jingrui arrived at Mingdu City with a team of 80,000 people.
There was heavy snow falling in the sky. Shangguan Wan Ning stepped out of the carriage and shivered involuntarily.
Mu Jingrui stepped forward and stretched out his hand to Shangguan Wan Ning, trying to help her get off the carriage.
"elder brother……"
Mu Jingyan came at full speed, but before the horse could stand still, he used Qinggong to fly in front of Mu Jingrui.
"Brother, you are finally back. I was so worried about you."
Mu Jingrui hugged his sister and patted her shoulder gently.
He pulled Mu Jingyan out of his arms, looked at it carefully, and said with a smile, "I seem to have lost some weight..."
"What are you talking about? I don't want to go back to save Wan Ning's life. I'm so afraid you won't come back."
"Am I back now?"
Mu Jingyan nodded and then looked towards Shangguan Wan Ning.
She took off her cloak and put it on Shangguan Wan Ning, expressing her welcome and kindness to her. She said softly: "Your parents and your master are both very good. They will be very happy to know that you are back."
"Thank you." A layer of tears filled Shangguan Wan Ning's eyes.
The strange Ming capital city in front of her made her feel like she was in another world.
In order to show respect for Ming King Xiao Beiming, Mu Jingrui left the assembled team outside the city. He only brought a few of his close men into the city.
"General Mu is a young hero. I have heard His Highness the Prince mention him many times. When I saw him today, he is indeed very majestic and well-deserved."
Xiao Yujue and Xiao Beiming were actually waiting in front of the palace, which made Mu Jingrui feel a little sorry and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
He secretly looked at Xiao Beiming.
There is a bit of heroism between Xiao Beiming's eyebrows. He looks gentle and gentle, like a frail scholar. He has a handsome appearance and a slender figure. When he smiles, his eyes are crooked and slightly peach blossom.
"See His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, see Prince Ming."
"It's cold outside, let's talk after we go inside."
Xiao Beiming said, his eyes resting on Shangguan Wan Ning next to Mu Jingrui.
The legendary most beautiful woman in the capital certainly lives up to her reputation.
It's just that it's not just her beauty that makes Mu Jingrui abandon his wife and come back to rescue her. She is willing to give up Xiao Zhenting's promised marriage with a matchmaker and a mother who respects the world. It seems that she is also a girl with integrity and pride.
Xiao Beiming held a banquet to welcome Mu Jingrui, and Shangguan Wanning was arranged to meet her parents first.
Mother and daughter met, hugged each other and cried.
"Let mother take a good look." Mrs. Shangguan held her daughter's face, her red eyes could not stop crying, "You are such a troublesome girl. I thought... I would never see you again...
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"Mom, didn't I say that? As long as we are both alive, we will be reunited one day."
"Okay, okay, Ning'er can come back safely, madam, don't be sad." Shangguan Yue came forward and hugged his wife, wiping her tears, and turned around and warned, "Ning'er, Divine Doctor Deer is also thinking about you very much.
Now that you are back, go and say hello to him."
"Um."
Shangguan Wan Ning went back to her room and changed her clothes. Under Lu Tong's guidance, she went to the courtyard where Lu Xiangzi stayed.
"Master."
Shangguan Wan Ning knocked on the door and walked in. Lu Xiangzi was tinkering with the development of new medicines. When she heard the sound, she turned around quickly, with a rare look of joy on her face.
"Girl, you are finally back." Lu Xiangzi picked up the towel at hand and wiped his hands, then looked behind Shangguan Wan Ning, "Where is that brat?"
Shangguan Wan Ning's heart suddenly sank to the bottom.
She lowered her head, (this chapter is not over yet!)
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Not daring to look into her master's eyes. After a moment of silence, she knelt in front of Lu Xiangzi.
"Master, I'm sorry... Ning'er is unfilial... I can't bring brother Yao back safely."
Lu Xiangzi trembled all over, and his eyes immediately became a little sad. He stood blankly for a while, and his voice became hoarse.
"Get up first and tell me what happened."
Shangguan Wan Ning did not dare to get up, so she knelt on the ground and told her what happened on the road.
"I watched helplessly as Brother Yao jumped down. I couldn't save him..."
Lu Xiangzi turned his back, looked at the snow falling outside the window, and slowly shed tears. "I don't blame you... I don't blame you. This is his own choice."
After saying that, Lu Xiangzi felt dizzy and almost fell to the ground.
Shangguan Wan Ning hurriedly stood up and supported him. "Master, you must take care of yourself."
Lu Xiangzi waved his hand gently. "I'm fine...it's fine...Ning'er, you just came back, so you must be tired. You should go back and rest. I want to be alone for a while."
Shangguan Wan Ning was not at ease and wanted to serve by her side, but seeing Lu Xiangzi's firm attitude, she had to give up.jj.br
She ordered Lutong and Putao to take turns guarding outside, always paying attention to Lu Xiangzi's movements.
Xiao Yujue waited until Mu Jingrui came back and rested for only two or three days before starting to plan and deploy a counterattack against Xiao Zhenting.
Now Xiao Yujue can compete with Xiao Zhenting in terms of military strength and influence.
Shangguan Wan Ning didn't know what method her father used to convince Xiao Beiming that he was willing to give up his stable life and lend all his military and financial resources to Xiao Yujue's control.
"Master." Shangguan Wan Ning knocked on Lu Xiangzi's door and brought him breakfast.
When she saw Lu Xiangzi packing his bags, she couldn't help but be shocked. "Master, what are you doing?"
Lu Xiangzi stopped his men's movements, turned around and walked towards Shangguan Wan Ning.
He sat down at the table and said, "It's been a long time since I left Yaowang Valley. My leg injury has almost healed. So, I want to go back."
Shangguan Wan Ning looked at Lu Xiangzi's face, which seemed to have suddenly aged, and she couldn't help but feel sadness in her heart.
How could she feel relieved and let Lu Xiangzi go back alone?
"Master, you are old and you are returning to Yaowang Valley alone. There is no one to look after you on the way..." Shangguan Wan Ning sat down opposite Lu Xiangzi and said, "I will go back with you. You can stay one more day.
, when my parents and I are clear, we will go together."
Lu Xiangzi stared into Shangguan Wan Ning's eyes, with a bit of relief in his eyes, and asked: "Are you willing to do it?"
"I..." Shangguan Wanning lowered her head and replied, "My parents can still take care of each other, you only have me..."
Chapter 413: Ming Wang Xiao Beiming This chapter has been completed!