A two-wheeled carriage was speeding along the rolling waves of the Canngling River. The man in the car seemed not to feel the annoying bumps and was chatting with the woman next to him with a leisurely expression.
"As soon as our car passes by, people will place it in place. The dozens of feet long road is covered with foot nails. Even if there are a hundred pursuers, they will all stop us." The enchanting woman answered confidently. She took the opportunity to get close to her. "Your Majesty, don't you believe in the ability of my men? I've been lurking in the Yaojun camp for so long without being discovered. My men are careful."
"Haha. Douban is not good at even looking at people when I'm not around. Do a bunch of losers have the nerve to ask for praise?" Yi Chenxuan sneered and looked at Ruan Yanluo mercilessly.
Ruan Yanluo's smile froze. A trace of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes: "Three thousand were just missed by accident. The prince made a big deal on his trip to Zhaoguo. He only brought a few people with him. In the end, Su Jinyan took all of them by himself. Kill them. If it weren’t for these losers under me, I’m afraid the prince wouldn’t be able to accomplish anything.”
"Is it possible? Do you want to try?" Yi Chenxuan moved his palms. A black pill the size of a fish eye was held between his fingers.
"It's a joke. Your Majesty is taking it seriously again." Ruan Yanluo's face changed slightly and she hurriedly tried to please her. She was frightened into a cold sweat. After spending some time with Yi Chenxuan, she finally understood how terrible this man's use of poison was. Silent. Colorless and tasteless. Unconscious. It can completely make the other party die in the most painful way without knowing it. If you want to say cruel, she and Yi Chenxuan are simply worlds apart. Even they are extremely different. One cannot yet be reached.
Seeing Ruan Yanluo's panic reaction, Yi Chenxuan felt even more happy. He tapped the window edge with his fingertips. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the undisturbed tranquility. However, this tranquility did not last long. He was just about to fall asleep. Ruan Yanluo's sweet voice sounded in my ears again.
"The prince is so calm. The emperor should have woken up by now. Everyone inside and outside the palace wants to catch the prince to get a share of the reward. But instead of hiding, the prince rushes back. It can be said that he is very brave. Big. Or should I say I don’t know whether to live or die."
Yi Chenxuan slowly opened his eyes. There was a slight curve on his lips: "Lao Qi became so ill in the military camp. He won't be able to go back to the palace in a short time; Ou Suiliang is the number one confidant of my father. I most He is also the one I am afraid of. But he just gave up on protecting my father and came here too. No wonder I took advantage of the opportunity to plan things in the palace. As for the other idlers, they are either brainless or vulnerable. It doesn’t matter. Obstacle. In the end, I am still the one who holds the imperial power and gives orders at will."
Ruan Yanluo had no idea where this contempt for everything came from. He shrugged his shoulders and sat down properly. He glanced out the car window at the roaring river.
A person's life is a gamble. She just put all her bets on Yi Chenxuan. If she wins, she can reap the benefits. She can avoid Yanhu State being annexed by Anling and take advantage of the situation. Get closer to the new emperor of the distant country; if she loses, Yi Chenxuan will be punished by death. At most, she can go back home and think of another way. In the end, there is no serious loss. In this case, let him be as crazy as he wants. He will kill his father and brother. It's quite interesting to see an evil ghost commit a crime with your own eyes.
When he calmed down, Ruan Yanluo couldn't help but feel a little worried... Seeing that Ji Sanqian's letter was written in a messy and hasty handwriting, he seemed to have been seriously injured. Under such circumstances, could he still resist a group of people in the palace?
If it couldn't be stopped, she would have to find a way to escape as soon as possible.
The carriage sped towards the imperial capital of Yaoguo. The two people in the carriage had different thoughts. But hundreds of miles behind them, the pursuers sent by Yi Chenjing were trapped by the snagging ropes and foot pegs as they expected. This move seemed to be another chess move. Yi Chenxuan won.
Ou Suiliang arrived in a hurry. Emperor Yao did not have time to inquire about the situation on the front line and only issued a withdrawal order. Therefore, until the army of Yao State was preparing to withdraw from the land of Zhao State, there was still no explanation for the war between the two countries. The people of Zhao State had food. He Shui stopped making trouble. The capital of Zhao Kingdom, which had been filled with panic a few days ago, suddenly became deserted. Bai Qige followed Fu Chu and the doctors to treat the injured day and night. She could not even remember the pain of losing her family for a moment. Only In the dead of night, I would occasionally feel sentimental. I would sit blankly in front of the door, looking up at the stars scattered in the clear night sky.
It was early morning after the rain. The fragrance of earth should have been floating in the air. But at some point it was mixed with the aroma of mellow wine. Bai Qige was slightly startled and sighed softly: "Master Ning stayed up at night just to come to me. Do you want to send wine?"
"During the day, when you went to see the wounded soldiers, the common people brought them to you. I didn't see you all night. I can only bring them to you now." A figure flashed by the door. Sure enough, it was Ning Xizui.
I can't remember how long it has been since I drank. I suddenly felt nostalgic when I smelled this aroma. However, I still couldn't muster the desire to drink. Bai Qige forced a smile and moved her body to make room for Ning Xizui. Ning Even though I was drunk, I didn't care if the floor was clean. I sat firmly beside me holding the wine jar.
"Wine has the aroma of finely brewed wine. But to have a pure taste, it must be home-brewed. Miss Bai smells it. The smell can be intoxicating even if it reaches your nose from afar." Ning Xizui held up the jar of wine. She walked up to Bai Qige with an intoxicated expression on her face. "As long as I have good wine to drink, it doesn't matter what worries I have. I used to steal my foster father's wine. If I was discovered, I would inevitably get a beating. But I wanted to hide it under the bed." When you drink, you immediately forget the pain. If you take a sip in the middle of the night when no one is around, you will feel that the beating is not a bad thing."
Being addicted to alcohol is really beyond the reach of anyone. Bai Qige lowered her head and smiled. She took the bottle of wine and drank a few sips. When she put it down, she saw Ning Xi drunkenly staring at her.
"What?" Bai Qige subconsciously touched her face.
"Finally, I saw Miss Bai smiling again." Ning Xizui said softly. "After General Bai's incident, although Miss Bai would also smile, her smile was all pretending to make people reassuring. Ning had always hoped that Miss Bai could smile To really laugh like this... am I being nosy?"
Bai Qige shook her head. She didn't know what to say in reply.
Ning Xizui is a carefree and meticulous person. He can always find out what is on her mind faster than others. Even Yi Chenjing cannot match this. She has really been forcing a smile recently. This is very tiring. She was very tired, but she couldn't stop. She was afraid that stopping would make her parents worried. She was even more afraid that her depressed state would affect the mood of those around her. If Ning Xizui hadn't come to see her often and comfort her, maybe she still wouldn't be able to until now. Smile from the bottom of your heart.
Lifting the jar of wine, she took another sip. Bai Qige wiped the liquid from her lips. Her tone was filled with emotion: "Another jar of good wine. I will never be able to repay what I owe Mr. Ning in my lifetime."
"When Miss Bai is happy, I am happy. Thinking of ways to make myself happy is what I should do. Miss Bai, please stop asking for debts from yourself."
Bai Qige smiled, lowered her head and continued drinking.
A jar of wine was quickly destroyed in the hands of two drunkards. The overturned wine jar was empty and not a drop of wine was left. Ning Xizui stretched his body with satisfaction. He opened the folding fan and gently fanned away the mosquitoes around Bai Qige: "Yao Jun, that's it." News has come from Bian that the troops are about to be withdrawn. What will Miss Bai do next?"
Bai Jingfu, who lost another son, turned gray overnight. When he was frustrated, he proposed to hand over the decision-making power of all matters to Bai Qige. Now that the war was about to begin, it was urgent to control the situation. Although Ning Xizui felt sorry for her, he also understood that it was not her ability yet. While resting, Bai Qige naturally knew how heavy the burden was on her shoulders. She pondered for a long time before speaking calmly: "It is not wise to pursue. Forty thousand soldiers are only a small part of the force of the Yao army. At the moment, Zhao State is not strong enough to compete with Yao State. Therefore, I plan to form an alliance with Anling. I will focus on defense for the time being. Firstly, Anling is to resist the attack of Yaoguo, and Zhaoguo is to get rid of Yaoguo's status as a vassal state. The two parties have the same purpose; secondly. Anling has elite soldiers and Zhao State has good generals. The combination of the two will greatly increase their strength. If we can form an alliance and help each other, we will get twice the result with half the effort." After thinking for a while, Bai Qige rubbed her forehead in distress: "But I haven't discussed these plans with Anling yet. .From the beginning to the end, the only ones we saw were Military Advisor Wu Siying and General Lu Feidu. If we really want to form an alliance, the other party’s lord should show up to discuss it. But until now..."
"This does seem to lack sincerity." Ning Xizui said, holding her chin and frowning slightly.
Bai Qige smiled bitterly: "It's not that he seems to be sincere at all. He likes to be mysterious and secretive, and no one else has the right to interfere. But what is being discussed now is a major matter between the two countries. What's the point of being secretive and refusing to show up? What if that person thinks he is mysterious? The unpredictable master insists on refusing to show up, so I can only waste time."
The complicated situation seemed to make Ning Xizui a little bored. He sighed and stood up. He bowed and stretched out his hand to Bai Qige: "It's rare that the night is just right. It would be a waste to think about disturbing things. Miss Bai, would you like to go out with me for a walk?"
Looking at the bright starry sky and the bright moon hanging high in the sky, Bai Qige nodded gently. After hesitating for a moment, he put his hand into Ning Xizui's palm. As soon as he touched it, the soft warmth immediately spread from his fingertips to his heart. Just like the gentleness he had shown for a long time. considerate.
His gentleness was better than that person's. But it was not what Bai Qige wanted most at this time.
Bai Qige accidentally remembered that person's name again. Bai Qige's heart suddenly hurt. It bled like a tear. The smile on her face disappeared instantly.
Yi Chenjing. Yi Chenjing. Yi Chenjing...
In my heart and mind, no matter how hard I force myself to avoid forgetting, I will always think of it again inadvertently. Thinking of his smile, thinking of his frown, thinking of his unique breath and warmth. Thinking of anything that is not the same when I am with him. A fragment of memory that is unforgettable even though it is eye-catching.
This pain, this poison, this stubborn disease called longing. It is so fatal that it penetrates deep into the bone marrow and cannot be eradicated for the rest of my life.
"Miss Bai." Ning Xi took a deep breath when she was drunk. Seeing Bai Qige's face turned pale for a moment, she was at a loss. She noticed that her steps were erratic and she seemed to be unsteady. She had no choice but to hug her into her arms.
Bai Qige didn't break free...now she had no strength.
The wine is not intoxicating, and the night wind is not hurtful. What I hate most is that the cold syndrome comes at any time. She refuses to even say hello. The severe pain in her lower abdomen makes Bai Qige unsteady and unable to walk. She leans on Ning Xizui's arms. She would feel better if she absorbed some heat. Just when she was about to ask him to help her back to the house, she suddenly heard a low call in her ears.
"Qi Ge."
Ning Xizui had never called her that. And that voice...
He suddenly raised his head and looked at the door. The figure he had longed for but didn't want to see was standing quietly under the moonlight.