The charming legitimate daughter is reborn, addicted to the abstinent prince's pampering
Chapter 248: Discussing the affairs of the world, the whip is penetrating into the inside, and the p
The Nalan Kingdom, which is already riddled with wounds, has the trauma of the war vivid in its mind. How can it withstand the powerful Helian Kingdom?
After nearly three years of recuperation, the Helian Kingdom's military strength was no longer the same as before. It was like a giant beast lying on its back, recharging its energy and ready to bite its prey at any time.
Just as Zhan Cangxue was getting ready to leave the border and attack Helian Kingdom, an unexpected storm broke the peaceful situation.
A homing pigeon flew quickly like a black arrow. Its target was not the palace, but landed directly at General Gu's mansion.
When Gu Chengfeng's men took off the note tied to the carrier pigeon, he showed a confused look and had no idea what was about to happen.
However, when he saw the handwriting on the note clearly, his whole body trembled, and a turmoil arose in his heart.
"Quick, go find Xiao Shu."
Gu Wangshu stepped into Gu Chengfeng's study and was attracted by a note held in his hand.
Before he could ask, Gu Chengfeng spoke eagerly:
"Xiao Shu, come here and see if the words on this note were written by Yingying?"
Hearing Meng Ying's name, Gu Wangshu took three steps at a time and then walked quickly to Gu Chengfeng.
She took the long and narrow note, only one finger wide, with only one line of words on it.
【zhancangxuejijianggonghelian】
Zhan Cangxue is about to attack Helian!
The message is written in Pinyin, and only those who can read Pinyin can understand its meaning.
The only people who knew Pinyin were people from General Gu's mansion, and they were taught by Gu Wangshu.
She said: "When we are transmitting important messages, in order to avoid being detected by the enemy and thus exposing our secrets, I suggest that we all use Pinyin to communicate in the future."
Gu Wangshu held the note, and her hands couldn't help but tremble.
Meng Ying is still alive.
So good, so good.
But how did she, a weak woman, learn that Zhan Cangxue was going to attack Helian?
Gu Wangshu suddenly thought of the possibility that Meng Ying had sneaked into the military camp, most likely with Zhan Cangxue.
She must have been on tenterhooks for more than two years, and it was very hard, right?
Whenever Meng Ying's face in his memory appeared in front of his eyes, Gu Wangshu's heart felt as if it was tightly held by an invisible hand, causing a pain that was almost suffocating.
Her body had been damaged to the core on that cold rainy night, and her legs would hurt when it was cold.
Is she okay in Nalan Kingdom?Does your leg hurt?Are you sick?
A series of questions instantly made Gu Wangshu's eyes wet.
Gu Chengfeng saw that she was starting to feel depressed and hurriedly said something to distract her.
"We have received the news in advance and must inform His Majesty immediately to prepare for the battle."
Gu Wangshu put away his negative emotions. Now was not the time to be sad. When Helianguo captured Nalan, Meng Ying could go home.
Gu Chengfeng quickly entered the palace and reported all the current news to Lord Helian.
After receiving the news, Helianjue immediately ordered his attendants to summon Helianhuan and Chen Zui, and they discussed countermeasures together in the imperial study.
He Lianjue was inclined to let Chen Zui lead the army to fight, but He Lianhuan put forward a different opinion.
"Three days later, on the auspicious day of the zodiac, it will be the engagement day for Lord Chen and Miss Yun. In our opinion, it is most appropriate for us to lead the army."
Chen Zui squinted his eyes slightly and focused his gaze on He Lianhuan's calm face.
He didn't think that His Highness was someone who would be considerate of other people's feelings. His suggestion was not so much for his and Mu Sheng's sake, but because His Highness wanted to fight against the enemy.
But with his blindness, to complete this task, it was obviously not enough to rely on him alone. He needed a capable helper.
If he guessed correctly, the best candidate is Miss Gu, right?
Chen Zui's inner activities were only between lightning and flint.
Next, he heard Jue Helian say: Immediately afterwards, he heard Jue Helian say without a doubt: "That's good, you and Gu Wangshu have faced the enemy together, and your cooperation with each other is impeccable. This time, you will lead the army to jointly resist foreign enemies."
At this moment, Helianjue seemed to have forgotten that Helianhuan was blind.
He Lianhuan usually behaves too normally. If you don't pay attention, you won't even think that he can't see it.
Gu Chengfeng glanced at He Lianhuan.
"His Highness's eyes are not healed yet. Otherwise, I'll let you lead the troops."
In fact, Gu Chengfeng just didn't want Gu Wangshu to take risks.
Although Xiao Shu is extremely intelligent, she is still a girl and does not know martial arts. If something happens to her, it will be a disaster for the Gu family.
After hearing this, He Lianhuan flatly rejected Gu Chengfeng's proposal.
"Gu Shangshu has inconvenient legs and feet, so there is no need to fight with this palace anymore. This palace has decided to let Xiyue be my 'eyes'."
Seeing this scene, Gu Chengfeng still did not give up. He sincerely proposed again:
"If Your Highness insists on going on an expedition, I can serve as your eyesight. Xiao Shu should stay at home."
He Lianhuan said jokingly: "If you encounter danger, Mr. Gu will have trouble even escaping. You don't expect me, a blind man, to carry you on my back, do you?"
Gu Chengfeng: "..."
He Lianhuan continued: "This palace will not carry anyone casually, unless that person is Gu Shangshu's niece."
Gu Chengfeng: "..."
"That's it. It's been decided that I and Xiyue will go together. Xiyue and I have a good connection. I believe she thinks so too."
Gu Chengfeng opened his mouth, but found that He Lianhuan had said all the words, and he had no chance to object.
In this way, He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu went to Taiping City together again.
This time, the two did not ride horses, but got into a carriage pulled by three strong horses.
The design of the carriage is unique, and its speed is comparable to that of the horse. It also speeds along the road, raising a cloud of smoke.
Gu Wangshu sat upright in the carriage.
Looking at He Lianhuan, he was lying lazily with his eyes closed and a slight smile on his lips, looking very comfortable.
"Aren't you tired from sitting?"
"Ah, I'm not tired." Gu Wangshu's hands tightly grasped the carriage to prevent himself from being bumped up by the carriage.
"You're not tired. I feel tired for you. Wouldn't it be better to lie down?"
Gu Wangshu also wanted to lie down, but He Lianhuan had already occupied half of the carriage. If she lay down, she would inevitably be close to him, which would make Gu Wangshu feel like two people were sleeping in the same bed. the illusion.
She tried her best to maintain the dignity of a lady. Although playing such a role made her deeply tired, she never wanted to behave in any inappropriate manner in front of He Lianhuan.
She lowered her eyes and said softly: "Your Highness, I'm not tired."
"Really?"
"Well, really."
A smirk appeared on He Lianhuan's face: "I feel uncomfortable being bumped by the carriage. Since you are not tired, please give me a squeeze on your shoulders."
Gu Wangshu: "???"
She tiredly supported her body with her hands and swayed from side to side, but he actually let her squeeze his shoulders?
He would enjoy it, but it was not very friendly to her.
Gu Wangshu curled his lips, rolled his eyes at He Lianhuan, and raised his hand to punch him twice.
Just then He Lianhuan opened his eyes and took in all her movements.
Gu Wangshu met his eyes, and for a moment, she even thought that He Lianhuan could see her, but when she looked carefully, she found that there was no sparkle in his eyes at all.
Gu Wangshu sighed softly, His Highness could not see, she should really take more care of him.
Gu Wangshu knelt down beside He Lianhuan helplessly, placing his hands on He Lianhuan's shoulders.
"Your Highness, how strong is this?"
"It's slightly insufficient. If gravity can be applied again, the effect will be even better."
So, Gu Wangshu intensified the kneading: "What about this?"
"The strength is just right."
Gu Wangshu squeezed He Lianhuan's shoulders. The carriage bumped along the rugged road, and she had to maintain balance, making her gasp from exhaustion.
This action was a great test for Gu Wangshu, and his breathing became heavier and lighter with the bumps of the carriage.
Seeing him working so hard, He Lianhuan couldn't help but laugh secretly.
When the carriage passed a curve, it jerked due to the effect of inertia.
At this time, Gu Wangshu was not prepared at all. He exclaimed and grabbed He Lianhuan's shoulders with force. However, his body still hit the carriage and bounced back from the carriage. He fell into He Lianhuan's arms with a plop. He Lianhuan grunted after being smashed.
His muffled moans intertwined with Gu Wangshu's moans, forming a subtle sound that made the attendants outside the carriage blush and heartbeat.
They looked at each other and saw the same message in each other's eyes.
The content of the message is: Are Your Highness and Miss Gu too bold?Started in the car?Listening to the sound, His Highness seemed to be very violent. It hurt Miss Gu. She screamed and moaned and took a big breath. It looked like the fighting was very intense.
I really didn’t realize that His Highness, who is usually cold and serious, is so playful.
Gu Wangshu hasn't realized the seriousness of the matter yet. If he knew, he would definitely die speechless.
At this moment, she was lying on He Lianhuan's chest, swinging in front of He Lianhuan with the bumps of the carriage.
He Lianhuan did not expect that the situation would develop so uncontrollably, and he ran wildly in a direction that made people blush and heartbeat.
The weather has turned warm now, it is May, and both of them are wearing very thin clothes.
Gu Wangshu is fully grown and has a slim figure.
He Lianhuan could clearly feel the softness constantly testing his sensitive nerves.
Gu Wangshu didn't notice anything strange about He Lianhuan and apologized to him repeatedly. The pain from the impact on her waist made her unable to get up for a while.
"Your Highness, can you give me a hand?"
Her eyes were lowered, and her graceful and weak look made He Lianhuan take a deep breath and try his best to suppress his inner impulse.
He stretched out his hands, held Gu Wangshu's waist, and tried to push her out with a little force.
Little did he know that Gu Wangshu's waist was particularly sensitive. Once touched, it aroused Gu Wangshu's physiological reaction like an electric current.
The itching feeling was like an electric current running through his body, making Gu Wangshu tremble and cry and laugh at the same time.
"Ah...Your Highness...haha...let go first..."
Her uncontrollable shouts echoed in the air, making people's thoughts wander to the shameful abyss.
He Lianhuan was like a stone sculpture, completely frozen in place.
Gu Wangshu's short exclamation was like falling petals, with a charm that made people's hearts tremble.
Gu Wangshu noticed something was wrong in the atmosphere.
The posture between her and He Lianhuan was too ambiguous, the overly clear posture and her loss of voice were simply embarrassing.
Gu Wangshu's heart almost jumped out of his throat, but he pretended to be nonchalant, seemingly careless, and did not notice the changes in He Lianhuan's body at all.
She gritted her teeth and endured the pain in her waist, and asked with concern:
"Your Highness, I didn't hurt you, did I?"
There was a hint of hoarseness in He Lianhuan's voice, as if the polished stone was whispering its vicissitudes.
Answered succinctly: "No."
The air froze at this moment, and neither of them spoke for a while.
Gu Wangshu's heartbeat was speeding up, and she was a little afraid of this sudden silence.
What comforted Gu Wangshu was that He Lianhuan couldn't see her embarrassment.
She could boldly observe his emotional changes and subconsciously look at a sensitive part of him.
He Lianhuan: "..."
Gu Wangshu, you are really...
"You'd better lie down. If you accidentally hit me again, I'm afraid you will smash me to death." He Lianhuan's tone was full of teasing, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
Gu Wangshu felt her face burning. She twitched the corners of her mouth in embarrassment and tried her best to maintain calm.
After sorting out his emotions, he lay down next to He Lianhuan.
This time, Helianhuan was finally satisfied.
The carriage headed all the way to Taiping City.
Everything went smoothly on the way, and we arrived at Taiping City seven days later.
Taiping City's defense measures are stronger than two years ago, and there is no need to increase troops at all.
He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu inspected it and decided to continue westward until they reached Jianning City.
From that day on, the two men used Helian's army as a spear and marched resolutely westward, recovering the cities that had been occupied by the Nalan Kingdom one by one.
Their flags fluttered in the wind, like swords of conquest, pointing straight to the sky.
After a series of fierce battles, the Helian Army finally succeeded in occupying Taicang Pass, and the mighty city gate slowly closed in front of them.
At the same time, the Nalan Army led by Zhan Cangxue had also arrived at Taicang Pass. Their arrival filled this ancient pass with a sense of tension.
The two armies faced each other as if facing a formidable enemy.
Zhan Cangxue did not immediately launch an attack on the city. His eyes were as deep as the sea, and no one could know his inner thoughts.
During this period of time, life in Mobei was like a year.
The people of Mobei, tortured by hunger, have gradually begun to feel dizzy. They are struggling on the edge of life and death.
Mobei Khan once again sent people to Helian for negotiation.
This time, the Mobei envoy successfully crossed the border between the two countries, came to the Chinese army's tent, and met the generals Gu Shanhe and Zhao Bingcheng.
In the tent, various pastries and snacks were scattered like stars on the gorgeous silk, and the chicken, duck and fish were more like a gluttonous feast, making the envoy unable to take his eyes away.
The rich aroma filled the air, making people's mouths water and endless hunger surging in their stomachs.
Gu Shanhe warmly welcomed his arrival and invited him to share this sumptuous lunch.
At the banquet, the envoys were like wolves and tigers, devouring the food and enjoying the sweetness in their mouths, as if they were leaving all their worries and troubles behind.
This meal was really full and satisfying.
When the remnant mat was pulled down, Gu Shanhe still had a friendly smile on his face: "I wonder what the envoy is here for?"
The envoy secretly murmured in his heart, isn't this asking questions knowingly?If it weren't for your Helian country's betrayal and shameless interruption of the economic and trade between the two countries, why would we, Mobei, be in such a predicament?
He was unhappy, but he still wanted to keep his smile.
"Reporting to the general, I am here under the orders of the Khan to continue economic exchanges with the Helian Kingdom."
"Oh? Economic exchanges are fine, but you Mobei have to show some sincerity."
He was slightly startled and asked in a deep voice: "What does the general mean by sincerity? If Mobei can do it, then I can't deny it."
Mobei has run out of food, and even the cattle and sheep are almost exhausted.
The few reserves left really made it impossible for them to stand up in front of Helianguo.This negotiation can be said to be full of difficulties.
Gu Shanhe's goal was to get Mobei to surrender to Helian, but he knew that Mobei Khan would not easily agree to such conditions.
Therefore, he decided to adopt a more strategic and roundabout tactic.
He said: "The war between Helian and Nalan happened when there was a shortage of manpower. The warriors of Mobei have always been known for their bravery and skill in fighting. If the Khan is willing to lend Helian [-] cavalry to fight against Nalan, then Helian will ensure that Provide life needs for Mobei."
This proposal made the envoy hesitate, and he could not make a decision for a while.
The conditions proposed by Gu Shanhe were not excessive, and could even be said to be extremely tempting.
As long as Helian is assisted in manpower and the people of Mobei are saved from starvation, such a transaction will undoubtedly be of great benefit to Mobei.
"General, I need to go back and report this to the Khan."
Gu Shanhe nodded in agreement: "In that case, I'll help you. The general will be here waiting for good news."
After the envoy returned, he relayed Gu Shanhe's conditions. Mobei Khan looked very unhappy after hearing this.
Gu Shanhe, an old man, clearly wanted Mobei to work for Helian in order to preserve his own strength.
But knowing this, he couldn't refuse, because the people of Mobei couldn't live without food.
In this way, Mobei sent [-] elite cavalrymen in exchange for Helian Kingdom's abundant food and grass resources.
This 1-man team was led by Zifeng. They worked hard and aimed directly at Taicang Pass to support Helianhuan's defensive battle.
Since these [-] cavalry warriors entered the territory of Helian Kingdom, their food supply has been greatly improved.
Fresh beef and mutton were constantly supplied, and they were able to enjoy the deliciousness of the meat and the rich wine. These grassland warriors were satisfied, and their resistance to the trip was reduced by more than half.
What surprised them even more was that Helian Kingdom actually made a promise that if they could help Helian Kingdom repel the invading Nalan Kingdom army, they could marry Helian women.
This is undoubtedly a very attractive condition for the soldiers in Mobei.
The women of Helian Kingdom are gentle and virtuous, with fine skin and tender flesh. They are much softer than the women of Mobei, which is particularly in line with the aesthetics of the Mobei people.
If a grassland warrior could marry a Helian woman, everyone would be envious.
The reason why Gu Shanhe gave such a reward had his own motives.
He wanted these strong grassland men to have concerns in Helian. With concerns, their hearts would gradually turn toward Helian, and then it would be easier to capture Mobei.
When Zifeng showed up at Taicang Pass with this group of prairie tough men, Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan were a little surprised.
Zifeng first met with Helianhuan.
After nearly three years apart, the master and servant reunited after a long absence. However, he never expected that the master who used to be as bright as the moon and the breeze would now be blind.
He suppressed his sadness and conveyed the old general's original words to He Lianhuan.
After hearing this, He Lianhuan nodded and chuckled: "The old general is really far-sighted. With the warriors of Mobei charging at the front, the casualties of Helian's army can indeed be greatly reduced."
This is called not feeling bad about using other people's things.
Even though the two armies were about to face off, it was only the warriors of Mobei who died, not the compatriots of Helian Kingdom. What should they feel sad about?
"Tell me to go down and treat the Mobei warriors with good food, drink and hospitality."
Only when they are well fed and drunk can they go into battle in their best condition, and thus be better able to win.
His attitude was as if he was carefully feeding a group of fat pigs to be slaughtered. Once they were fat and fat, they could be slaughtered by him.
Zifeng took the order and left. When he left, he looked at Shu leisurely and said:
"Is this Zifeng from His Highness the Second Highness?"
"Ah."
"When did His Highness place him in the border military camp?"
He Lianhuan raised his eyebrows: "I did not place him in the border military camp."
"How do you say this?" Gu Wangshu was full of doubts.
"When Zhao Bingcheng left Yong'an City with a group of cloth shop shopkeepers, we felt that something was a little fishy, so we ordered Zifeng to follow them along the way. It has been almost three years."
Gu Wangshu: "..."
Gu Wangshu didn't know about this until this moment.
As expected of him, every disturbance in Yong'an City can attract his attention.
Gu Wangshu asked: "Has His Highness already received the news that Zhao Bingcheng was raising duck down to make winter clothes?"
"I learned about it before the winter clothes arrived at Guanbian."
Gu Wangshu was thankful that His Highness was a person with an overall perspective and clearly understood the importance of winter clothes to the soldiers on the border.
Even though his heart was occupied by the struggle for the throne and the struggle for power, he never tried to sabotage her plan with Lord Helian.
This kind of magnanimity and magnanimity are definitely not possessed by ordinary short-sighted people.
He Lianhuan said lightly: "At that time, all the soldiers at the border thought that the winter clothes were escorted by Zifeng sent by our palace. Our palace's weight in the hearts of the soldiers is not ordinary."
As he said this, he sighed with regret.
"It's a pity that distant water cannot quench the thirst of near people. If it weren't for this, given the prestige of our palace in the hearts of the soldiers, how would it be Lord Helian's turn to sit on the throne."
He clicked his tongue twice, his tone full of regret, but his face looked quite calm, not at all worried about not being able to sit on the throne.
Gu Wangshu put his chin in his hands and stared at He Lianhuan unscrupulously, savoring every detail of his face.
She believed that He Lianhuan couldn't see him, so she observed him even more carelessly.
"Is being an emperor really that good? I have to get up before dawn to attend the morning court, and there are those mountains of memorials, day after day, year after year. Isn't life extremely boring?"
He Lianhuan smiled: "Speak as if you have experienced it."
Gu Wangshu didn't know what it was like to be an emperor, and she didn't have such a big revenge, becoming the queen of a country.
In modern times, punching in and clocking out for work every day is annoying enough. She especially envies the rich second generation who are idle.
My daily task is to spend money, and I don’t know how wonderful life is.
This wish that could not be achieved in modern times was realized after traveling to ancient times.
Although she is not the second generation of rich people now, she is the second generation of officials.
No one in Yong'an or even Helian dared to mess with him, which was quite satisfying, but it was a bit troublesome to deal with national affairs.
Now, Gu Wangshu's pleasure is to appreciate He Lianhuan's beauty in his prime.
"Have you seen enough?" He Lianhuan said suddenly.
Gu Wangshu was frightened. He felt like a perverted voyeur who had been spying on beautiful women all day long and was suddenly caught by the beautiful woman.
Gu Wangshu's face turned red and he was eager to defend himself. He even stuttered a little when he spoke: "Tsk, who is looking at you? I am drinking tea. I have never seen you so narcissistic."
She quickly picked up the tea cup and took a very hard sip.
"You really didn't look at me?" He Lianhuan's voice was low and magnetic.
"Of course not. You can't see it. How do you know I'm looking at you?"
"Oh, that's what I felt was wrong."
Gu Wangshu breathed a sigh of relief and drank tea to cover up his embarrassment.
Seeing her lowering her head to drink tea, a smile appeared in He Lianhuan's eyes.
......
Taicang Pass, one man can guard it, but ten thousand men cannot open it.
The towering city gate is like the mouth of a giant beast, devouring all invading enemies.
The city gate is cleverly embedded between two majestic peaks.
The mountains are stacked with steep cliffs, smooth as mirrors, towering into the clouds, and daunting. They are a more natural barrier than Taiping City, and cannot be easily overcome.
On the city tower, a group of well-trained Helian soldiers guarded the place, like statues, solemn and firm.
They looked down at the Nalan Army below like hawks, their sharp eyes containing vigilance and determination.
The Nalan Army was stationed in an open area ten miles away from Taicangguan. Every day there would be scouts as alert as wolves, detecting the slightest movement in Taicangguan, and then quickly reporting it to Zhan Cangxue.
The Helian Kingdom and the Nalan Kingdom have always been in a stalemate on this land, like two confronting beasts, with neither one showing a weakness first.
They are all waiting, waiting for an opportunity to come, and then break through the opponent's defense line in one fell swoop and win.
The cavalry from Mobei have been stationed at Taicang Pass for a long time and have been waiting for ten days.
During this period, they enjoyed sumptuous meals of big fish and meat every day, which was in sharp contrast to the hard life in Mobei.
However, this comfortable life did not make them slack off, but instead inspired the fighting spirit and expectations deep in their hearts.
Finally, He Lianhuan realized that the time had come.
On a quiet night, he issued an order, ordering [-] Mobei warriors to take advantage of the cover of night to sneak attack Nalan's camp.
On the top of the city, Helian's soldiers were fully prepared, their bows and arrows were cocked, and they were ready to go.
He Lianhuan said: "Warriors of Mobei, the opportunity for you to make great achievements has come. The Nalan Kingdom is not only the enemy of Helian Kingdom, but also the enemy of Mobei. As long as Mobei and Helian Kingdom work together, they will definitely be able to defeat This common enemy!"
The Mobei people became more and more excited as they listened to his passionate words.
Since they entered the rich Helian Kingdom, they began to appreciate the sweetness of life in the Central Plains.
Here, they not only enjoyed delicious food and comfortable accommodation, but also met delicate and soft women.
The women of Nalan Kingdom are as gentle as the women of Helian Kingdom. If you can marry such a woman, your wife and children will be on the hot bed, and you will be content for the rest of your life.
The knights of Mobei were full of enthusiasm, mounted their horses, rushed out of the city gate at the speed of the wind, and headed straight for Nalan's camp.
He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu stood on the tower, bathing in the hazy night.
Gu Wangshu took good care of him and ordered his men to bring a chair for him to sit on.
She stood beside him and patiently explained to him the situation on the battlefield.
The night breeze gently blew over the lanterns on the tower, causing the weak and swaying lights to flicker.
This flickering light provided an excellent cover for He Lianhuan's disguise.
He stopped pretending to be blind and turned his eyes to look at Gu Wangshu.
Her side face appeared clear in the dim light, and her chin line was elegant and smooth. Although she could not compare with Yun Musheng's peerless beauty, she had her own charm and beauty.
The speed at which the lips moved seemed to imitate the galloping of the Mobei warriors.
"The Mobei warriors are very fast. They are only eight miles away from Nalan's camp. Their distance is getting shorter and shorter..."
Gu Wangshu's explanation was like an exciting drama. Even though he couldn't see it with his eyes, vivid pictures emerged in his mind along with her words.
"...They have successfully shortened the distance to five miles. Their speed is really too fast, too fast..."
Her voice trembled slightly, but she remained calm, just like the Mobei warriors who were about to successfully reach Nalan Camp.
"We are about to successfully arrive at Nalan Camp. Can your Highness feel it?"
Gu Wangshu suddenly looked back at him.
He Lianhuan lowered his eyes: "I can feel it."
The breeze gently blew through the tips of He Lianhuan's hair, and Gu Wangshu's eyes were unconsciously attracted. She lightly hooked her fingers, and the black hair fell on her fingertips.
The white fingers are like snow lotus under the moonlight, blending with the black hair in the night.
On top of the city tower, the intersection between Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan seemed to be etched in the passing years.
Last time it was in Taiping City, this time it was in Taicang Pass.
"Mobei will definitely catch the Nalan Army by surprise, right?"
"Yes." He Lianhuan responded lightly, her fingers and his hair falling into her eyes.
The hair is like a thin red thread deposited by time, pulling the two people into each other's destiny.
"We're here." Gu Wangshu said suddenly excitedly.
Standing high and looking far away, she saw the location of Nalan's camp suddenly burst into flames.
The cry of killing echoed harshly in the tranquility of the night, and every syllable was full of determination and cruelty.
Gu Wangshu's heart was as anxious as a spark. She took a few steps forward in desperation, held her hands tightly on the stone bricks of the tower, stretched her neck, and looked far into the distance, trying to penetrate the darkness of the night.
He Lianhuan sat motionless on the chair, watching his hair being loosened by Gu Wangshu, floating in the air and falling on his shoulders.
He felt a little regretful for a moment, and after only struggling for a moment, he cast his gaze into the distance.
After the Mobei warriors arrived at the Nalan camp, they did not rush to launch an attack. Instead, they used fire breakers to set fire to the Nalan army's tents, causing the entire camp to fall into chaos instantly.
Afterwards, they rode horses and charged into the camp. The Nalan army panicked for a moment, but soon restored order and started a fierce battle with the Mobei warriors.
A man rushed out of the Chinese army's tent. He was wearing silver armor and holding a spear in his hand. He jumped on his horse and immediately led the Nalan army to defend against the enemy.
At the beginning of this fight, Mobei had the upper hand, but when the Nalan army reacted and prepared to counterattack, the Mobei warriors were unable to resist due to the huge disparity in numbers.
They were not reluctant to fight. Foreseeing the danger, they immediately galloped away from the battlefield.
The rumbling sound of horse hooves seemed to surge between heaven and earth, rolling in from afar, like an invisible pressure, making people hold their breath.
The Nalan army was in hot pursuit, seemingly trying to drive out all the Mobei warriors.
The man in silver armor who led the Nalan Army was unparalleledly handsome, exuding an aura of determination and killing, and his heroic appearance was unforgettable.
His presence was like a chilling cold wind sweeping across the earth, making people feel awe-inspiring.
The towering city gate has come into view, and the distance is getting closer and closer.
Seeing that the Mobei people were about to be overtaken by the Nalan cavalry behind them, Gu Wangshu turned around and asked He Lianhuan: "Your Highness, do we want to open the city gate?"
"Open!" He Lianhuan ordered decisively without hesitation.
The heavy city gate made a "squeaking" sound as it was opened from the inside.
When the Mobei warriors saw this, they were overjoyed and moved because Helian Kingdom did not give up on them.
He Lianhuan's move undoubtedly won the hearts of the Mobei warriors.
Let me ask, who wouldn’t want to follow a leader who treats them as human beings and cherishes their lives?
He Lianhuan is such a person, so he is convincing.
The Mobei warriors were about to rush into the city gate. However, at this critical moment, the Nalan Army behind them also caught up.
Gu Wangshu saw the man in silver armor and immediately realized that this man was probably Zhan Cangxue.
As his name suggests, this person is warlike, his temperament is as cold as the white snow, and his eyes are ruthless and fierce.
The gun in his hand danced like flying, killing the Mobei warriors off their horses in two or three strokes.
Gu Wangshu no longer delayed, waved his hand and ordered the work to begin.
The Helian army, which was waiting in full formation, heard the order, and all their arrows were aimed at the Nalan army.
Gu Wangshu asked Zifeng, "How is your archery skill?"
Zifeng replied: "A hundred steps can pass through a poplar tree."
Gu Wangshu pointed at the man in the silver helmet below and said, "Shoot him."
Zifeng ordered his name, picked up the bow and arrow, put the arrow on the string, and drew it full.
The arrow found the right angle and aimed at Zhan Cangxue below.
Thousands of arrows were fired from the towers of Taicang Pass. The Nalan army howled repeatedly and was forced to stop the pursuit.
At the same time, the Mobei warriors rushed into the city gate, and the city gate was immediately closed.
The arrows on the top of the city never stopped, and Zifeng's arrows were also mixed in, heading straight for Zhan Cangxue's head.
Zhan Cangxue is very sensitive to danger.
Countless arrows fell from the sky, but he was able to accurately catch the arrows shot by Zifeng and they were aimed at him.
Seeing that the arrow was about to hit him between the eyebrows, at this critical moment, he suddenly turned his head and the arrow narrowly missed his eyes.
Zhan Cangxue suddenly raised his head and saw Zifeng, who was keeping his composure in the room.
His eyes moved to the side, and when he saw Gu Wangshu, he was suddenly stunned, and a strange color appeared in his eyes.
This woman... actually looks a lot like his wife.
Zhan Cangxue's eyes were still shining in the dark night, and the coldness emanating from his eyes sent chills down the spine.
Gu Wangshu couldn't help but step back a little, frowning, and for a moment he couldn't figure out the reason for the strange look in his eyes.
He Lianhuan also noticed Zhan Cangxue's unfriendly eyes. His big hands grabbed Gu Wangshu's waist. His firm strength made Gu Wangshu feel at ease, as if he was leaning against a thick wall.
Zifeng stepped in front of Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan, and fired three arrows, all aimed at Zhan Cangxue.
Zhan Cangxue was brave and good at fighting. The gun in his hand danced like flying, and the metallic sound of arrows hitting the weapon could be heard in his ears. He easily swept away all the arrows.
Zhan Cangxue glanced at the Nalan Army and found that more and more Nalan Army people fell under the arrows.
He gritted his teeth. Although he was unwilling to do so, he would not fight under conditions that were not beneficial to his own side.
Zhan Cangxue rode his horse and led Nalan's army back to the camp quickly.
This time, the Nalan Army lost more than 1000 people, and Mobei suffered 500 casualties.
After the fighting between the two armies ceased, He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu went down from the city tower. When they faced the Mobei warriors, they did not blame them. Instead, they praised them for their bravery and fearlessness. Doubled, I can't wait to go out of the city again and fight the Nalan Army.
Nalan Camp.
After Zhan Cangxue made some further arrangements, he walked into the camp.
The tent was brightly lit, and the light enveloped him, and his angular face was as handsome as a sculpture.
He was full of murderous intent when facing the enemy, but when he saw the anxious woman sitting by the bed, his whole body suddenly softened.
The woman is naturally weak, with a figure as slender as a willow branch. She sits there silently and silently, giving people a sense of sadness.
Her gentle eyes were always watery, as if they were about to shed tears.
Seeing Zhan Cangxue, she stood up from the bed suddenly and wanted to run towards her, but after just one step, she lost her balance and fell forward.
"Clear--" Zhan Cangxue exclaimed, rushed over with a quick stride, took her into his arms, and then let go of his heart.
"It's cold at night, why are you up?" He reproached distressedly: "Don't you want your legs anymore?"
Zhan Cangxue hugged her and sat on the bed, then pulled the quilt to cover her body, especially her legs, and even added an extra piece of fox fur.
In May, the temperature rises, but the quilt still needs to be changed at night.
Especially the woman in her arms, her legs would hurt every time she caught cold.
Zhan Cangxue saw Yun Musheng for the first time on a cold winter morning.
She fell on the border between Nalan Kingdom and Lingjiang Kingdom. To be precise, half of her body was lying on the land of Nalan Kingdom.
She was covered with snow, and the maid next to her was sobbing while trying to lift her up.
And she had already lost consciousness, her whole body was pale, and her skin color was almost as white as winter snow.
If no one saves their master and servant, she is afraid that she will freeze to death in the winter morning.
However, he led his troops on a patrol and passed by this place. Looking at her weak face, he was so cold-hearted that he took her back to the camp for the first time.
She was infected with wind and cold and became very ill, but the pain was only one-tenth that of the leg injury.
She had been having trouble sleeping all night since she woke up. She moaned in pain late at night but still gritted her teeth and didn't say a word.
Seeing that she was pitiful, he asked her to add a few more braziers to her tent, which heated up the entire tent, but it still had no effect on her legs, and she almost got poisoned by the charcoal gas. From then on, the tent The brazier inside was removed, leaving only one.
He has been guarding the border for many years. He is a man of iron and blood, and he is surrounded by iron-blooded tough men. He has never seen anyone more delicate than her. She is as delicate as a delicate flower in a greenhouse, and will wither if not cared for.
The border between Nalan Kingdom and Lingjiang Kingdom was very stable, and there had been no war for many years. He focused all his energy on military training and how to treat her legs.
I don't know if it was because he paid too much attention to her, or if it was because he was interested in her since the day he rescued her, but he actually fell in love with her while getting along with her day after day.
When her legs hurt, he would rub them for her, use the heat of his palms to relieve the piercing pain in her legs, and stay by her side until she fell asleep peacefully, then he would leave with peace of mind.
But not long after he left, her leg disease relapsed. After repeated repetitions, he couldn't bear it and began to guard her night after night. In the end, he successfully guarded her under the quilt.
He would hold her tightly and use his own warmth to soften her. Her leg attacks became less and less frequent, and they had not recurred in the past month or so.
Zhan Cangxue would never have thought that the person he fell in love with would be someone from Helian Kingdom.
She is Meng Ying.
"Does your leg hurt?" he asked caringly.
Meng Ying shook her head and leaned into his arms, with sadness in her eyes.
Zhan Cangxue was so kind to her that she felt guilty and couldn't face it. She even started to like him uncontrollably.
But she couldn't like him.
Nalan Kingdom and Helian Kingdom have sworn hatred.
Zi Yan even died in the hands of Nalan people.
The purpose of her coming to Nalan Kingdom is to subvert Nalan.
Meng Ying broke away from Zhan Cangxue's arms and asked worriedly: "You smell of blood, are you injured?"
Zhan Cangxue comforted him: "No, it's all the blood of the enemy. I'm fine, not even a skin injury."
Meng Ying didn't believe it and insisted on asking him to take off his armor.
Zhan Cangxue smiled fondly and obediently took off all her armor and uncovered her clothes, revealing her bronzed muscles.
"Look, there are really no injuries."
He picked up Meng Ying's hand and pressed it on her chest.
The heartbeat was very strong, one after another, and kept accelerating with the cool temperature of Meng Ying's palm.
"I'm fine, can you rest assured now?"
Meng Ying's eyes flashed, and her cheeks were stained with shyness.
"It's okay. I was so worried about you just now."
Zhan Cangxue touched her face: "For you, I won't let anything happen to me."
"We were just a little bit close to intercepting the Mobei Iron Cavalry. Unfortunately, when we chased them to the city gate, the city gate of Taicangguan opened wide and the Mobei Iron Cavalry escaped. Our army was also attacked by a rain of arrows."
"Mobei Iron Cavalry?" Meng Ying asked doubtfully, "How did you come to Taicang Pass?"
Zhan Cangxue didn't know the specific reason, but he guessed: "Maybe Mobei and Helian Kingdom reached some kind of agreement."
"I just saw a person under the city gate."
"What kind of person?" Meng Ying asked.
"Someone who is somewhat similar to you."
Meng Ying's heart beat suddenly.
Is there someone who looks like her on the tower of Taicang Pass?
In the entire Helian Kingdom, only Xiao Shu was somewhat similar to her.
Her grandfather's biological sister is Xiao Shu's grandmother, Mrs. Gu.
She and Xiao Shu are related by blood, so it is normal for them to look a bit similar.
Xiao Shu once guarded Taiping City with His Highness the Second Prince and was very experienced in defending the city. This time, Xiao Shu is also here for the battle between Nalan Kingdom and Helian Kingdom?
Meng Ying forced herself to stay calm.
“The world is full of wonders, so it’s no surprise that they look similar to me.”
"Well, her face is only similar to yours, but your temperaments are completely opposite. That woman is very scheming at first glance, which is unpleasant."
After nearly three years of recuperation, the Helian Kingdom's military strength was no longer the same as before. It was like a giant beast lying on its back, recharging its energy and ready to bite its prey at any time.
Just as Zhan Cangxue was getting ready to leave the border and attack Helian Kingdom, an unexpected storm broke the peaceful situation.
A homing pigeon flew quickly like a black arrow. Its target was not the palace, but landed directly at General Gu's mansion.
When Gu Chengfeng's men took off the note tied to the carrier pigeon, he showed a confused look and had no idea what was about to happen.
However, when he saw the handwriting on the note clearly, his whole body trembled, and a turmoil arose in his heart.
"Quick, go find Xiao Shu."
Gu Wangshu stepped into Gu Chengfeng's study and was attracted by a note held in his hand.
Before he could ask, Gu Chengfeng spoke eagerly:
"Xiao Shu, come here and see if the words on this note were written by Yingying?"
Hearing Meng Ying's name, Gu Wangshu took three steps at a time and then walked quickly to Gu Chengfeng.
She took the long and narrow note, only one finger wide, with only one line of words on it.
【zhancangxuejijianggonghelian】
Zhan Cangxue is about to attack Helian!
The message is written in Pinyin, and only those who can read Pinyin can understand its meaning.
The only people who knew Pinyin were people from General Gu's mansion, and they were taught by Gu Wangshu.
She said: "When we are transmitting important messages, in order to avoid being detected by the enemy and thus exposing our secrets, I suggest that we all use Pinyin to communicate in the future."
Gu Wangshu held the note, and her hands couldn't help but tremble.
Meng Ying is still alive.
So good, so good.
But how did she, a weak woman, learn that Zhan Cangxue was going to attack Helian?
Gu Wangshu suddenly thought of the possibility that Meng Ying had sneaked into the military camp, most likely with Zhan Cangxue.
She must have been on tenterhooks for more than two years, and it was very hard, right?
Whenever Meng Ying's face in his memory appeared in front of his eyes, Gu Wangshu's heart felt as if it was tightly held by an invisible hand, causing a pain that was almost suffocating.
Her body had been damaged to the core on that cold rainy night, and her legs would hurt when it was cold.
Is she okay in Nalan Kingdom?Does your leg hurt?Are you sick?
A series of questions instantly made Gu Wangshu's eyes wet.
Gu Chengfeng saw that she was starting to feel depressed and hurriedly said something to distract her.
"We have received the news in advance and must inform His Majesty immediately to prepare for the battle."
Gu Wangshu put away his negative emotions. Now was not the time to be sad. When Helianguo captured Nalan, Meng Ying could go home.
Gu Chengfeng quickly entered the palace and reported all the current news to Lord Helian.
After receiving the news, Helianjue immediately ordered his attendants to summon Helianhuan and Chen Zui, and they discussed countermeasures together in the imperial study.
He Lianjue was inclined to let Chen Zui lead the army to fight, but He Lianhuan put forward a different opinion.
"Three days later, on the auspicious day of the zodiac, it will be the engagement day for Lord Chen and Miss Yun. In our opinion, it is most appropriate for us to lead the army."
Chen Zui squinted his eyes slightly and focused his gaze on He Lianhuan's calm face.
He didn't think that His Highness was someone who would be considerate of other people's feelings. His suggestion was not so much for his and Mu Sheng's sake, but because His Highness wanted to fight against the enemy.
But with his blindness, to complete this task, it was obviously not enough to rely on him alone. He needed a capable helper.
If he guessed correctly, the best candidate is Miss Gu, right?
Chen Zui's inner activities were only between lightning and flint.
Next, he heard Jue Helian say: Immediately afterwards, he heard Jue Helian say without a doubt: "That's good, you and Gu Wangshu have faced the enemy together, and your cooperation with each other is impeccable. This time, you will lead the army to jointly resist foreign enemies."
At this moment, Helianjue seemed to have forgotten that Helianhuan was blind.
He Lianhuan usually behaves too normally. If you don't pay attention, you won't even think that he can't see it.
Gu Chengfeng glanced at He Lianhuan.
"His Highness's eyes are not healed yet. Otherwise, I'll let you lead the troops."
In fact, Gu Chengfeng just didn't want Gu Wangshu to take risks.
Although Xiao Shu is extremely intelligent, she is still a girl and does not know martial arts. If something happens to her, it will be a disaster for the Gu family.
After hearing this, He Lianhuan flatly rejected Gu Chengfeng's proposal.
"Gu Shangshu has inconvenient legs and feet, so there is no need to fight with this palace anymore. This palace has decided to let Xiyue be my 'eyes'."
Seeing this scene, Gu Chengfeng still did not give up. He sincerely proposed again:
"If Your Highness insists on going on an expedition, I can serve as your eyesight. Xiao Shu should stay at home."
He Lianhuan said jokingly: "If you encounter danger, Mr. Gu will have trouble even escaping. You don't expect me, a blind man, to carry you on my back, do you?"
Gu Chengfeng: "..."
He Lianhuan continued: "This palace will not carry anyone casually, unless that person is Gu Shangshu's niece."
Gu Chengfeng: "..."
"That's it. It's been decided that I and Xiyue will go together. Xiyue and I have a good connection. I believe she thinks so too."
Gu Chengfeng opened his mouth, but found that He Lianhuan had said all the words, and he had no chance to object.
In this way, He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu went to Taiping City together again.
This time, the two did not ride horses, but got into a carriage pulled by three strong horses.
The design of the carriage is unique, and its speed is comparable to that of the horse. It also speeds along the road, raising a cloud of smoke.
Gu Wangshu sat upright in the carriage.
Looking at He Lianhuan, he was lying lazily with his eyes closed and a slight smile on his lips, looking very comfortable.
"Aren't you tired from sitting?"
"Ah, I'm not tired." Gu Wangshu's hands tightly grasped the carriage to prevent himself from being bumped up by the carriage.
"You're not tired. I feel tired for you. Wouldn't it be better to lie down?"
Gu Wangshu also wanted to lie down, but He Lianhuan had already occupied half of the carriage. If she lay down, she would inevitably be close to him, which would make Gu Wangshu feel like two people were sleeping in the same bed. the illusion.
She tried her best to maintain the dignity of a lady. Although playing such a role made her deeply tired, she never wanted to behave in any inappropriate manner in front of He Lianhuan.
She lowered her eyes and said softly: "Your Highness, I'm not tired."
"Really?"
"Well, really."
A smirk appeared on He Lianhuan's face: "I feel uncomfortable being bumped by the carriage. Since you are not tired, please give me a squeeze on your shoulders."
Gu Wangshu: "???"
She tiredly supported her body with her hands and swayed from side to side, but he actually let her squeeze his shoulders?
He would enjoy it, but it was not very friendly to her.
Gu Wangshu curled his lips, rolled his eyes at He Lianhuan, and raised his hand to punch him twice.
Just then He Lianhuan opened his eyes and took in all her movements.
Gu Wangshu met his eyes, and for a moment, she even thought that He Lianhuan could see her, but when she looked carefully, she found that there was no sparkle in his eyes at all.
Gu Wangshu sighed softly, His Highness could not see, she should really take more care of him.
Gu Wangshu knelt down beside He Lianhuan helplessly, placing his hands on He Lianhuan's shoulders.
"Your Highness, how strong is this?"
"It's slightly insufficient. If gravity can be applied again, the effect will be even better."
So, Gu Wangshu intensified the kneading: "What about this?"
"The strength is just right."
Gu Wangshu squeezed He Lianhuan's shoulders. The carriage bumped along the rugged road, and she had to maintain balance, making her gasp from exhaustion.
This action was a great test for Gu Wangshu, and his breathing became heavier and lighter with the bumps of the carriage.
Seeing him working so hard, He Lianhuan couldn't help but laugh secretly.
When the carriage passed a curve, it jerked due to the effect of inertia.
At this time, Gu Wangshu was not prepared at all. He exclaimed and grabbed He Lianhuan's shoulders with force. However, his body still hit the carriage and bounced back from the carriage. He fell into He Lianhuan's arms with a plop. He Lianhuan grunted after being smashed.
His muffled moans intertwined with Gu Wangshu's moans, forming a subtle sound that made the attendants outside the carriage blush and heartbeat.
They looked at each other and saw the same message in each other's eyes.
The content of the message is: Are Your Highness and Miss Gu too bold?Started in the car?Listening to the sound, His Highness seemed to be very violent. It hurt Miss Gu. She screamed and moaned and took a big breath. It looked like the fighting was very intense.
I really didn’t realize that His Highness, who is usually cold and serious, is so playful.
Gu Wangshu hasn't realized the seriousness of the matter yet. If he knew, he would definitely die speechless.
At this moment, she was lying on He Lianhuan's chest, swinging in front of He Lianhuan with the bumps of the carriage.
He Lianhuan did not expect that the situation would develop so uncontrollably, and he ran wildly in a direction that made people blush and heartbeat.
The weather has turned warm now, it is May, and both of them are wearing very thin clothes.
Gu Wangshu is fully grown and has a slim figure.
He Lianhuan could clearly feel the softness constantly testing his sensitive nerves.
Gu Wangshu didn't notice anything strange about He Lianhuan and apologized to him repeatedly. The pain from the impact on her waist made her unable to get up for a while.
"Your Highness, can you give me a hand?"
Her eyes were lowered, and her graceful and weak look made He Lianhuan take a deep breath and try his best to suppress his inner impulse.
He stretched out his hands, held Gu Wangshu's waist, and tried to push her out with a little force.
Little did he know that Gu Wangshu's waist was particularly sensitive. Once touched, it aroused Gu Wangshu's physiological reaction like an electric current.
The itching feeling was like an electric current running through his body, making Gu Wangshu tremble and cry and laugh at the same time.
"Ah...Your Highness...haha...let go first..."
Her uncontrollable shouts echoed in the air, making people's thoughts wander to the shameful abyss.
He Lianhuan was like a stone sculpture, completely frozen in place.
Gu Wangshu's short exclamation was like falling petals, with a charm that made people's hearts tremble.
Gu Wangshu noticed something was wrong in the atmosphere.
The posture between her and He Lianhuan was too ambiguous, the overly clear posture and her loss of voice were simply embarrassing.
Gu Wangshu's heart almost jumped out of his throat, but he pretended to be nonchalant, seemingly careless, and did not notice the changes in He Lianhuan's body at all.
She gritted her teeth and endured the pain in her waist, and asked with concern:
"Your Highness, I didn't hurt you, did I?"
There was a hint of hoarseness in He Lianhuan's voice, as if the polished stone was whispering its vicissitudes.
Answered succinctly: "No."
The air froze at this moment, and neither of them spoke for a while.
Gu Wangshu's heartbeat was speeding up, and she was a little afraid of this sudden silence.
What comforted Gu Wangshu was that He Lianhuan couldn't see her embarrassment.
She could boldly observe his emotional changes and subconsciously look at a sensitive part of him.
He Lianhuan: "..."
Gu Wangshu, you are really...
"You'd better lie down. If you accidentally hit me again, I'm afraid you will smash me to death." He Lianhuan's tone was full of teasing, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
Gu Wangshu felt her face burning. She twitched the corners of her mouth in embarrassment and tried her best to maintain calm.
After sorting out his emotions, he lay down next to He Lianhuan.
This time, Helianhuan was finally satisfied.
The carriage headed all the way to Taiping City.
Everything went smoothly on the way, and we arrived at Taiping City seven days later.
Taiping City's defense measures are stronger than two years ago, and there is no need to increase troops at all.
He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu inspected it and decided to continue westward until they reached Jianning City.
From that day on, the two men used Helian's army as a spear and marched resolutely westward, recovering the cities that had been occupied by the Nalan Kingdom one by one.
Their flags fluttered in the wind, like swords of conquest, pointing straight to the sky.
After a series of fierce battles, the Helian Army finally succeeded in occupying Taicang Pass, and the mighty city gate slowly closed in front of them.
At the same time, the Nalan Army led by Zhan Cangxue had also arrived at Taicang Pass. Their arrival filled this ancient pass with a sense of tension.
The two armies faced each other as if facing a formidable enemy.
Zhan Cangxue did not immediately launch an attack on the city. His eyes were as deep as the sea, and no one could know his inner thoughts.
During this period of time, life in Mobei was like a year.
The people of Mobei, tortured by hunger, have gradually begun to feel dizzy. They are struggling on the edge of life and death.
Mobei Khan once again sent people to Helian for negotiation.
This time, the Mobei envoy successfully crossed the border between the two countries, came to the Chinese army's tent, and met the generals Gu Shanhe and Zhao Bingcheng.
In the tent, various pastries and snacks were scattered like stars on the gorgeous silk, and the chicken, duck and fish were more like a gluttonous feast, making the envoy unable to take his eyes away.
The rich aroma filled the air, making people's mouths water and endless hunger surging in their stomachs.
Gu Shanhe warmly welcomed his arrival and invited him to share this sumptuous lunch.
At the banquet, the envoys were like wolves and tigers, devouring the food and enjoying the sweetness in their mouths, as if they were leaving all their worries and troubles behind.
This meal was really full and satisfying.
When the remnant mat was pulled down, Gu Shanhe still had a friendly smile on his face: "I wonder what the envoy is here for?"
The envoy secretly murmured in his heart, isn't this asking questions knowingly?If it weren't for your Helian country's betrayal and shameless interruption of the economic and trade between the two countries, why would we, Mobei, be in such a predicament?
He was unhappy, but he still wanted to keep his smile.
"Reporting to the general, I am here under the orders of the Khan to continue economic exchanges with the Helian Kingdom."
"Oh? Economic exchanges are fine, but you Mobei have to show some sincerity."
He was slightly startled and asked in a deep voice: "What does the general mean by sincerity? If Mobei can do it, then I can't deny it."
Mobei has run out of food, and even the cattle and sheep are almost exhausted.
The few reserves left really made it impossible for them to stand up in front of Helianguo.This negotiation can be said to be full of difficulties.
Gu Shanhe's goal was to get Mobei to surrender to Helian, but he knew that Mobei Khan would not easily agree to such conditions.
Therefore, he decided to adopt a more strategic and roundabout tactic.
He said: "The war between Helian and Nalan happened when there was a shortage of manpower. The warriors of Mobei have always been known for their bravery and skill in fighting. If the Khan is willing to lend Helian [-] cavalry to fight against Nalan, then Helian will ensure that Provide life needs for Mobei."
This proposal made the envoy hesitate, and he could not make a decision for a while.
The conditions proposed by Gu Shanhe were not excessive, and could even be said to be extremely tempting.
As long as Helian is assisted in manpower and the people of Mobei are saved from starvation, such a transaction will undoubtedly be of great benefit to Mobei.
"General, I need to go back and report this to the Khan."
Gu Shanhe nodded in agreement: "In that case, I'll help you. The general will be here waiting for good news."
After the envoy returned, he relayed Gu Shanhe's conditions. Mobei Khan looked very unhappy after hearing this.
Gu Shanhe, an old man, clearly wanted Mobei to work for Helian in order to preserve his own strength.
But knowing this, he couldn't refuse, because the people of Mobei couldn't live without food.
In this way, Mobei sent [-] elite cavalrymen in exchange for Helian Kingdom's abundant food and grass resources.
This 1-man team was led by Zifeng. They worked hard and aimed directly at Taicang Pass to support Helianhuan's defensive battle.
Since these [-] cavalry warriors entered the territory of Helian Kingdom, their food supply has been greatly improved.
Fresh beef and mutton were constantly supplied, and they were able to enjoy the deliciousness of the meat and the rich wine. These grassland warriors were satisfied, and their resistance to the trip was reduced by more than half.
What surprised them even more was that Helian Kingdom actually made a promise that if they could help Helian Kingdom repel the invading Nalan Kingdom army, they could marry Helian women.
This is undoubtedly a very attractive condition for the soldiers in Mobei.
The women of Helian Kingdom are gentle and virtuous, with fine skin and tender flesh. They are much softer than the women of Mobei, which is particularly in line with the aesthetics of the Mobei people.
If a grassland warrior could marry a Helian woman, everyone would be envious.
The reason why Gu Shanhe gave such a reward had his own motives.
He wanted these strong grassland men to have concerns in Helian. With concerns, their hearts would gradually turn toward Helian, and then it would be easier to capture Mobei.
When Zifeng showed up at Taicang Pass with this group of prairie tough men, Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan were a little surprised.
Zifeng first met with Helianhuan.
After nearly three years apart, the master and servant reunited after a long absence. However, he never expected that the master who used to be as bright as the moon and the breeze would now be blind.
He suppressed his sadness and conveyed the old general's original words to He Lianhuan.
After hearing this, He Lianhuan nodded and chuckled: "The old general is really far-sighted. With the warriors of Mobei charging at the front, the casualties of Helian's army can indeed be greatly reduced."
This is called not feeling bad about using other people's things.
Even though the two armies were about to face off, it was only the warriors of Mobei who died, not the compatriots of Helian Kingdom. What should they feel sad about?
"Tell me to go down and treat the Mobei warriors with good food, drink and hospitality."
Only when they are well fed and drunk can they go into battle in their best condition, and thus be better able to win.
His attitude was as if he was carefully feeding a group of fat pigs to be slaughtered. Once they were fat and fat, they could be slaughtered by him.
Zifeng took the order and left. When he left, he looked at Shu leisurely and said:
"Is this Zifeng from His Highness the Second Highness?"
"Ah."
"When did His Highness place him in the border military camp?"
He Lianhuan raised his eyebrows: "I did not place him in the border military camp."
"How do you say this?" Gu Wangshu was full of doubts.
"When Zhao Bingcheng left Yong'an City with a group of cloth shop shopkeepers, we felt that something was a little fishy, so we ordered Zifeng to follow them along the way. It has been almost three years."
Gu Wangshu: "..."
Gu Wangshu didn't know about this until this moment.
As expected of him, every disturbance in Yong'an City can attract his attention.
Gu Wangshu asked: "Has His Highness already received the news that Zhao Bingcheng was raising duck down to make winter clothes?"
"I learned about it before the winter clothes arrived at Guanbian."
Gu Wangshu was thankful that His Highness was a person with an overall perspective and clearly understood the importance of winter clothes to the soldiers on the border.
Even though his heart was occupied by the struggle for the throne and the struggle for power, he never tried to sabotage her plan with Lord Helian.
This kind of magnanimity and magnanimity are definitely not possessed by ordinary short-sighted people.
He Lianhuan said lightly: "At that time, all the soldiers at the border thought that the winter clothes were escorted by Zifeng sent by our palace. Our palace's weight in the hearts of the soldiers is not ordinary."
As he said this, he sighed with regret.
"It's a pity that distant water cannot quench the thirst of near people. If it weren't for this, given the prestige of our palace in the hearts of the soldiers, how would it be Lord Helian's turn to sit on the throne."
He clicked his tongue twice, his tone full of regret, but his face looked quite calm, not at all worried about not being able to sit on the throne.
Gu Wangshu put his chin in his hands and stared at He Lianhuan unscrupulously, savoring every detail of his face.
She believed that He Lianhuan couldn't see him, so she observed him even more carelessly.
"Is being an emperor really that good? I have to get up before dawn to attend the morning court, and there are those mountains of memorials, day after day, year after year. Isn't life extremely boring?"
He Lianhuan smiled: "Speak as if you have experienced it."
Gu Wangshu didn't know what it was like to be an emperor, and she didn't have such a big revenge, becoming the queen of a country.
In modern times, punching in and clocking out for work every day is annoying enough. She especially envies the rich second generation who are idle.
My daily task is to spend money, and I don’t know how wonderful life is.
This wish that could not be achieved in modern times was realized after traveling to ancient times.
Although she is not the second generation of rich people now, she is the second generation of officials.
No one in Yong'an or even Helian dared to mess with him, which was quite satisfying, but it was a bit troublesome to deal with national affairs.
Now, Gu Wangshu's pleasure is to appreciate He Lianhuan's beauty in his prime.
"Have you seen enough?" He Lianhuan said suddenly.
Gu Wangshu was frightened. He felt like a perverted voyeur who had been spying on beautiful women all day long and was suddenly caught by the beautiful woman.
Gu Wangshu's face turned red and he was eager to defend himself. He even stuttered a little when he spoke: "Tsk, who is looking at you? I am drinking tea. I have never seen you so narcissistic."
She quickly picked up the tea cup and took a very hard sip.
"You really didn't look at me?" He Lianhuan's voice was low and magnetic.
"Of course not. You can't see it. How do you know I'm looking at you?"
"Oh, that's what I felt was wrong."
Gu Wangshu breathed a sigh of relief and drank tea to cover up his embarrassment.
Seeing her lowering her head to drink tea, a smile appeared in He Lianhuan's eyes.
......
Taicang Pass, one man can guard it, but ten thousand men cannot open it.
The towering city gate is like the mouth of a giant beast, devouring all invading enemies.
The city gate is cleverly embedded between two majestic peaks.
The mountains are stacked with steep cliffs, smooth as mirrors, towering into the clouds, and daunting. They are a more natural barrier than Taiping City, and cannot be easily overcome.
On the city tower, a group of well-trained Helian soldiers guarded the place, like statues, solemn and firm.
They looked down at the Nalan Army below like hawks, their sharp eyes containing vigilance and determination.
The Nalan Army was stationed in an open area ten miles away from Taicangguan. Every day there would be scouts as alert as wolves, detecting the slightest movement in Taicangguan, and then quickly reporting it to Zhan Cangxue.
The Helian Kingdom and the Nalan Kingdom have always been in a stalemate on this land, like two confronting beasts, with neither one showing a weakness first.
They are all waiting, waiting for an opportunity to come, and then break through the opponent's defense line in one fell swoop and win.
The cavalry from Mobei have been stationed at Taicang Pass for a long time and have been waiting for ten days.
During this period, they enjoyed sumptuous meals of big fish and meat every day, which was in sharp contrast to the hard life in Mobei.
However, this comfortable life did not make them slack off, but instead inspired the fighting spirit and expectations deep in their hearts.
Finally, He Lianhuan realized that the time had come.
On a quiet night, he issued an order, ordering [-] Mobei warriors to take advantage of the cover of night to sneak attack Nalan's camp.
On the top of the city, Helian's soldiers were fully prepared, their bows and arrows were cocked, and they were ready to go.
He Lianhuan said: "Warriors of Mobei, the opportunity for you to make great achievements has come. The Nalan Kingdom is not only the enemy of Helian Kingdom, but also the enemy of Mobei. As long as Mobei and Helian Kingdom work together, they will definitely be able to defeat This common enemy!"
The Mobei people became more and more excited as they listened to his passionate words.
Since they entered the rich Helian Kingdom, they began to appreciate the sweetness of life in the Central Plains.
Here, they not only enjoyed delicious food and comfortable accommodation, but also met delicate and soft women.
The women of Nalan Kingdom are as gentle as the women of Helian Kingdom. If you can marry such a woman, your wife and children will be on the hot bed, and you will be content for the rest of your life.
The knights of Mobei were full of enthusiasm, mounted their horses, rushed out of the city gate at the speed of the wind, and headed straight for Nalan's camp.
He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu stood on the tower, bathing in the hazy night.
Gu Wangshu took good care of him and ordered his men to bring a chair for him to sit on.
She stood beside him and patiently explained to him the situation on the battlefield.
The night breeze gently blew over the lanterns on the tower, causing the weak and swaying lights to flicker.
This flickering light provided an excellent cover for He Lianhuan's disguise.
He stopped pretending to be blind and turned his eyes to look at Gu Wangshu.
Her side face appeared clear in the dim light, and her chin line was elegant and smooth. Although she could not compare with Yun Musheng's peerless beauty, she had her own charm and beauty.
The speed at which the lips moved seemed to imitate the galloping of the Mobei warriors.
"The Mobei warriors are very fast. They are only eight miles away from Nalan's camp. Their distance is getting shorter and shorter..."
Gu Wangshu's explanation was like an exciting drama. Even though he couldn't see it with his eyes, vivid pictures emerged in his mind along with her words.
"...They have successfully shortened the distance to five miles. Their speed is really too fast, too fast..."
Her voice trembled slightly, but she remained calm, just like the Mobei warriors who were about to successfully reach Nalan Camp.
"We are about to successfully arrive at Nalan Camp. Can your Highness feel it?"
Gu Wangshu suddenly looked back at him.
He Lianhuan lowered his eyes: "I can feel it."
The breeze gently blew through the tips of He Lianhuan's hair, and Gu Wangshu's eyes were unconsciously attracted. She lightly hooked her fingers, and the black hair fell on her fingertips.
The white fingers are like snow lotus under the moonlight, blending with the black hair in the night.
On top of the city tower, the intersection between Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan seemed to be etched in the passing years.
Last time it was in Taiping City, this time it was in Taicang Pass.
"Mobei will definitely catch the Nalan Army by surprise, right?"
"Yes." He Lianhuan responded lightly, her fingers and his hair falling into her eyes.
The hair is like a thin red thread deposited by time, pulling the two people into each other's destiny.
"We're here." Gu Wangshu said suddenly excitedly.
Standing high and looking far away, she saw the location of Nalan's camp suddenly burst into flames.
The cry of killing echoed harshly in the tranquility of the night, and every syllable was full of determination and cruelty.
Gu Wangshu's heart was as anxious as a spark. She took a few steps forward in desperation, held her hands tightly on the stone bricks of the tower, stretched her neck, and looked far into the distance, trying to penetrate the darkness of the night.
He Lianhuan sat motionless on the chair, watching his hair being loosened by Gu Wangshu, floating in the air and falling on his shoulders.
He felt a little regretful for a moment, and after only struggling for a moment, he cast his gaze into the distance.
After the Mobei warriors arrived at the Nalan camp, they did not rush to launch an attack. Instead, they used fire breakers to set fire to the Nalan army's tents, causing the entire camp to fall into chaos instantly.
Afterwards, they rode horses and charged into the camp. The Nalan army panicked for a moment, but soon restored order and started a fierce battle with the Mobei warriors.
A man rushed out of the Chinese army's tent. He was wearing silver armor and holding a spear in his hand. He jumped on his horse and immediately led the Nalan army to defend against the enemy.
At the beginning of this fight, Mobei had the upper hand, but when the Nalan army reacted and prepared to counterattack, the Mobei warriors were unable to resist due to the huge disparity in numbers.
They were not reluctant to fight. Foreseeing the danger, they immediately galloped away from the battlefield.
The rumbling sound of horse hooves seemed to surge between heaven and earth, rolling in from afar, like an invisible pressure, making people hold their breath.
The Nalan army was in hot pursuit, seemingly trying to drive out all the Mobei warriors.
The man in silver armor who led the Nalan Army was unparalleledly handsome, exuding an aura of determination and killing, and his heroic appearance was unforgettable.
His presence was like a chilling cold wind sweeping across the earth, making people feel awe-inspiring.
The towering city gate has come into view, and the distance is getting closer and closer.
Seeing that the Mobei people were about to be overtaken by the Nalan cavalry behind them, Gu Wangshu turned around and asked He Lianhuan: "Your Highness, do we want to open the city gate?"
"Open!" He Lianhuan ordered decisively without hesitation.
The heavy city gate made a "squeaking" sound as it was opened from the inside.
When the Mobei warriors saw this, they were overjoyed and moved because Helian Kingdom did not give up on them.
He Lianhuan's move undoubtedly won the hearts of the Mobei warriors.
Let me ask, who wouldn’t want to follow a leader who treats them as human beings and cherishes their lives?
He Lianhuan is such a person, so he is convincing.
The Mobei warriors were about to rush into the city gate. However, at this critical moment, the Nalan Army behind them also caught up.
Gu Wangshu saw the man in silver armor and immediately realized that this man was probably Zhan Cangxue.
As his name suggests, this person is warlike, his temperament is as cold as the white snow, and his eyes are ruthless and fierce.
The gun in his hand danced like flying, killing the Mobei warriors off their horses in two or three strokes.
Gu Wangshu no longer delayed, waved his hand and ordered the work to begin.
The Helian army, which was waiting in full formation, heard the order, and all their arrows were aimed at the Nalan army.
Gu Wangshu asked Zifeng, "How is your archery skill?"
Zifeng replied: "A hundred steps can pass through a poplar tree."
Gu Wangshu pointed at the man in the silver helmet below and said, "Shoot him."
Zifeng ordered his name, picked up the bow and arrow, put the arrow on the string, and drew it full.
The arrow found the right angle and aimed at Zhan Cangxue below.
Thousands of arrows were fired from the towers of Taicang Pass. The Nalan army howled repeatedly and was forced to stop the pursuit.
At the same time, the Mobei warriors rushed into the city gate, and the city gate was immediately closed.
The arrows on the top of the city never stopped, and Zifeng's arrows were also mixed in, heading straight for Zhan Cangxue's head.
Zhan Cangxue is very sensitive to danger.
Countless arrows fell from the sky, but he was able to accurately catch the arrows shot by Zifeng and they were aimed at him.
Seeing that the arrow was about to hit him between the eyebrows, at this critical moment, he suddenly turned his head and the arrow narrowly missed his eyes.
Zhan Cangxue suddenly raised his head and saw Zifeng, who was keeping his composure in the room.
His eyes moved to the side, and when he saw Gu Wangshu, he was suddenly stunned, and a strange color appeared in his eyes.
This woman... actually looks a lot like his wife.
Zhan Cangxue's eyes were still shining in the dark night, and the coldness emanating from his eyes sent chills down the spine.
Gu Wangshu couldn't help but step back a little, frowning, and for a moment he couldn't figure out the reason for the strange look in his eyes.
He Lianhuan also noticed Zhan Cangxue's unfriendly eyes. His big hands grabbed Gu Wangshu's waist. His firm strength made Gu Wangshu feel at ease, as if he was leaning against a thick wall.
Zifeng stepped in front of Gu Wangshu and He Lianhuan, and fired three arrows, all aimed at Zhan Cangxue.
Zhan Cangxue was brave and good at fighting. The gun in his hand danced like flying, and the metallic sound of arrows hitting the weapon could be heard in his ears. He easily swept away all the arrows.
Zhan Cangxue glanced at the Nalan Army and found that more and more Nalan Army people fell under the arrows.
He gritted his teeth. Although he was unwilling to do so, he would not fight under conditions that were not beneficial to his own side.
Zhan Cangxue rode his horse and led Nalan's army back to the camp quickly.
This time, the Nalan Army lost more than 1000 people, and Mobei suffered 500 casualties.
After the fighting between the two armies ceased, He Lianhuan and Gu Wangshu went down from the city tower. When they faced the Mobei warriors, they did not blame them. Instead, they praised them for their bravery and fearlessness. Doubled, I can't wait to go out of the city again and fight the Nalan Army.
Nalan Camp.
After Zhan Cangxue made some further arrangements, he walked into the camp.
The tent was brightly lit, and the light enveloped him, and his angular face was as handsome as a sculpture.
He was full of murderous intent when facing the enemy, but when he saw the anxious woman sitting by the bed, his whole body suddenly softened.
The woman is naturally weak, with a figure as slender as a willow branch. She sits there silently and silently, giving people a sense of sadness.
Her gentle eyes were always watery, as if they were about to shed tears.
Seeing Zhan Cangxue, she stood up from the bed suddenly and wanted to run towards her, but after just one step, she lost her balance and fell forward.
"Clear--" Zhan Cangxue exclaimed, rushed over with a quick stride, took her into his arms, and then let go of his heart.
"It's cold at night, why are you up?" He reproached distressedly: "Don't you want your legs anymore?"
Zhan Cangxue hugged her and sat on the bed, then pulled the quilt to cover her body, especially her legs, and even added an extra piece of fox fur.
In May, the temperature rises, but the quilt still needs to be changed at night.
Especially the woman in her arms, her legs would hurt every time she caught cold.
Zhan Cangxue saw Yun Musheng for the first time on a cold winter morning.
She fell on the border between Nalan Kingdom and Lingjiang Kingdom. To be precise, half of her body was lying on the land of Nalan Kingdom.
She was covered with snow, and the maid next to her was sobbing while trying to lift her up.
And she had already lost consciousness, her whole body was pale, and her skin color was almost as white as winter snow.
If no one saves their master and servant, she is afraid that she will freeze to death in the winter morning.
However, he led his troops on a patrol and passed by this place. Looking at her weak face, he was so cold-hearted that he took her back to the camp for the first time.
She was infected with wind and cold and became very ill, but the pain was only one-tenth that of the leg injury.
She had been having trouble sleeping all night since she woke up. She moaned in pain late at night but still gritted her teeth and didn't say a word.
Seeing that she was pitiful, he asked her to add a few more braziers to her tent, which heated up the entire tent, but it still had no effect on her legs, and she almost got poisoned by the charcoal gas. From then on, the tent The brazier inside was removed, leaving only one.
He has been guarding the border for many years. He is a man of iron and blood, and he is surrounded by iron-blooded tough men. He has never seen anyone more delicate than her. She is as delicate as a delicate flower in a greenhouse, and will wither if not cared for.
The border between Nalan Kingdom and Lingjiang Kingdom was very stable, and there had been no war for many years. He focused all his energy on military training and how to treat her legs.
I don't know if it was because he paid too much attention to her, or if it was because he was interested in her since the day he rescued her, but he actually fell in love with her while getting along with her day after day.
When her legs hurt, he would rub them for her, use the heat of his palms to relieve the piercing pain in her legs, and stay by her side until she fell asleep peacefully, then he would leave with peace of mind.
But not long after he left, her leg disease relapsed. After repeated repetitions, he couldn't bear it and began to guard her night after night. In the end, he successfully guarded her under the quilt.
He would hold her tightly and use his own warmth to soften her. Her leg attacks became less and less frequent, and they had not recurred in the past month or so.
Zhan Cangxue would never have thought that the person he fell in love with would be someone from Helian Kingdom.
She is Meng Ying.
"Does your leg hurt?" he asked caringly.
Meng Ying shook her head and leaned into his arms, with sadness in her eyes.
Zhan Cangxue was so kind to her that she felt guilty and couldn't face it. She even started to like him uncontrollably.
But she couldn't like him.
Nalan Kingdom and Helian Kingdom have sworn hatred.
Zi Yan even died in the hands of Nalan people.
The purpose of her coming to Nalan Kingdom is to subvert Nalan.
Meng Ying broke away from Zhan Cangxue's arms and asked worriedly: "You smell of blood, are you injured?"
Zhan Cangxue comforted him: "No, it's all the blood of the enemy. I'm fine, not even a skin injury."
Meng Ying didn't believe it and insisted on asking him to take off his armor.
Zhan Cangxue smiled fondly and obediently took off all her armor and uncovered her clothes, revealing her bronzed muscles.
"Look, there are really no injuries."
He picked up Meng Ying's hand and pressed it on her chest.
The heartbeat was very strong, one after another, and kept accelerating with the cool temperature of Meng Ying's palm.
"I'm fine, can you rest assured now?"
Meng Ying's eyes flashed, and her cheeks were stained with shyness.
"It's okay. I was so worried about you just now."
Zhan Cangxue touched her face: "For you, I won't let anything happen to me."
"We were just a little bit close to intercepting the Mobei Iron Cavalry. Unfortunately, when we chased them to the city gate, the city gate of Taicangguan opened wide and the Mobei Iron Cavalry escaped. Our army was also attacked by a rain of arrows."
"Mobei Iron Cavalry?" Meng Ying asked doubtfully, "How did you come to Taicang Pass?"
Zhan Cangxue didn't know the specific reason, but he guessed: "Maybe Mobei and Helian Kingdom reached some kind of agreement."
"I just saw a person under the city gate."
"What kind of person?" Meng Ying asked.
"Someone who is somewhat similar to you."
Meng Ying's heart beat suddenly.
Is there someone who looks like her on the tower of Taicang Pass?
In the entire Helian Kingdom, only Xiao Shu was somewhat similar to her.
Her grandfather's biological sister is Xiao Shu's grandmother, Mrs. Gu.
She and Xiao Shu are related by blood, so it is normal for them to look a bit similar.
Xiao Shu once guarded Taiping City with His Highness the Second Prince and was very experienced in defending the city. This time, Xiao Shu is also here for the battle between Nalan Kingdom and Helian Kingdom?
Meng Ying forced herself to stay calm.
“The world is full of wonders, so it’s no surprise that they look similar to me.”
"Well, her face is only similar to yours, but your temperaments are completely opposite. That woman is very scheming at first glance, which is unpleasant."
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