After being struck by lightning and being in the world of women

The reason why Gu Yunkai was able to live to this age was because she was patient and hard on herself.

If she had not been disliked by Emperor Shoucheng, she would not have been without a title now.

People are formed by comparison.

The reason why Gu Yunkai was jealous of Zhong Ruhuang was because Emperor Zhaohe did not favor her, but he did not treat her badly either. He would ask about her situation every month and give her what she deserved according to her age without being stingy.

Gu Yunkai's mother, Empress Shoucheng, was a biased person. She was generous to her husband but stingy to other men.

It's the kind of thing where she sleeps with someone but doesn't even give them a name, and instead turns the tables and says the other person seduced her.

Therefore, except for the emperor's children who lived very well, the children of illegitimate children like Gu Yunkai all lived a miserable life.

Those whose father's family is powerful can live a better life.

People like Gu Yunkai, whose father's family has no power, live a miserable life.

Her biological father was abused to death by her husband, Emperor Shoucheng.

Gu Yunkai was able to survive because she pretended to be pitiful when she was young, and when she grew up, she relied on her face to find herself a husband whose father's family was prominent, and thus she gradually gained some status.

Moreover, she was also a ruthless person. She promised her husband that they would be together for the rest of their lives. This earned her the support of his family. She gave birth to several children with him, all of whom were legitimate.

As for what else she did in secret, only she herself knew.

With a sinister smile on his face, Gu Yunkai went to Xia Yu's central military camp.

In the tent, Xia Yu was sitting leisurely. Seeing Gu Yun coming, he raised his eyelids.

"Meet the Second Princess."

She spoke perfunctorily, but her butt didn't move at all, and she sat steadily.

Seeing this, Gu Yunkai's eyes turned cold and he said in a cold voice: "Xia Yu, is this the purpose of your cooperation?"

"If you don't want to cooperate, just say so. You should know that I represent the Pingning Dynasty."

Xia Yu sneered and stood up.

"If I knew that it was you, the Second Princess, who was leading the troops this time, I would not lead the troops, so as to avoid being contaminated by bad luck."

Gu Yunkai tolerated it again and again, but she didn't expect Xia Yu to be so aggressive, which made her very angry.

"Xia Yu, who do you think you are? You want to open a dyeing factory when you are given a little color. You are just the adopted daughter of Emperor Kang Yun and the concubine of the Duke's Mansion. How noble do you think you can be?"

Unbearable, no need to endure.

Gu Yunkai got angry and poked Xia Yu's scar directly.

The Duke's concubine's daughter was the word Xia Yu least wanted to hear.

"You are presumptuous!"

When Xia Yu heard Gu Yunkai say that she was the concubine's daughter of the Duke's Mansion, she became furious and her eyes were full of fire.

Gu Yunkai smiled grimly, "It seems that Lord Xiahou does not want to cooperate. This princess takes her leave."

She turned and left.

Xia Yu angrily let her leave.

If you don’t cooperate, then don’t cooperate.

Anyway, she brought the troops here this time not to cooperate with Gu Yunkai.

There was a hint of calculation in Xia Yu's eyes.

Gu Yunkai wants Zhong Ruhuang's head, and Xia Yu also wants Chaotianguan.

Even if we cooperate, it will fall apart halfway, so it is better not to cooperate.

So, the two sides, which had just joined forces, split up.

Zhong Ruhuang found it strange to see them split up their forces.

The troops have only been together for less than an hour, why are they splitting up? Is there some conspiracy?

Gu Yunkai left 10,000 people to pay attention to Xia Yu's movements, and she ordered the rest of the people to start attacking the city.

The city wall of Chaotian Pass is extremely tall and wide. It is the old capital of the previous dynasty. The wall is 20 meters high, two meters higher than the wall of Chaotian City. It is built entirely with bluestone and clay egg white.

Don’t think that twenty meters is not high enough. This was in ancient times, and this was already the highest city wall.

Moreover, it has survived wars, and the city walls still bear traces of various siege weapons accumulated over time.

It is precisely because this wall is high enough and wide enough that it has been able to hold out for so many years.

The siege began.

Boom!

Boom!

The war drums were sounded.

Countless soldiers from the Pingning Dynasty rushed over carrying ladders.

Lu Lingran has rested well, and now she is commanding the battle.

"Fire arrows!"

Swish swish!

Arrows were shot out and figures fell down one after another.

Zhong Ruhuang was observing the battle.

This was her first time experiencing such a war.

Lu Lingran commanded his soldiers and repelled attacks again and again.

It was not until it was almost dark that Gu Yunkai ordered his troops to retreat.

The losses at Chaotian Pass were not great.

The troops brought by Gu Yunkai lost several thousand people.

This is only the first day.

Xia Yu did not attack, but sat on the mountain and watched the fight.

When Lu Lingran was directing the battle, Zhong Ruhuang watched silently and combined what she had learned.

After Gu Yunkai called back the troops, she discussed the matter with them.

Chaotian Pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack, so defending the city is most advantageous for them, allowing them to rest and wait for the opportunity to tire themselves out.

Moreover, winter is only a month away. When the weather is freezing, it will be difficult to fight a war. Both the Pingning Dynasty and the Shengyun Dynasty will have to withdraw their troops and go back for the winter.

Just keep at it for a month.

After the discussion, Lu Lingran was left on duty.

Zhong Ruhuang went down from the city gate tower and went to the nearest military camp to rest.

In order to prevent any unexpected events, she will not return home.

In the palace, Fan Min would send people to inquire about news from time to time.

Xiao Ziran and the others felt somewhat relieved when they learned that Chaotian Pass was fine and Zhong Ruhuang was also fine.

Five or six days in a row were spent defending the city.

Gu Yunkai attacked the city for five or six days but made no progress, and he became anxious.

Winter is approaching, and it will be even more difficult to fight a war then.

But Chaotian Pass is as solid as a turtle shell.

Even the command of the battle was taken turns by Lu Lingran and Fang Yuehua. Zhong Ruhuang never showed up once, leaving Gu Yunkai no chance to test her bottom line.

When there is someone who can give orders, there is no need for Zhong Ruhuang to command the battle personally.

Those in a high position should learn to employ people rather than do everything themselves.

So, on the 15th day of October, Gu Yunkai, wearing red armor, with a sword hanging from his waist, holding a red tasseled spear, and riding a maroon horse, came to challenge in person.

"Zhong Ruhuang, come out and compete with this princess."

There was no progress in the siege, so she simply gave up. After all, she had lost nearly 20,000 soldiers in just a few days.

She only led a total of 100,000 soldiers and horses, and lost 20,000 in the battle, which really made her feel distressed.

He simply wanted to fight Zhong Ruhuang in a duel, and find an opportunity to kill her and dampen the morale of Chaotian Pass.

Since Gu Yunkai has mentioned the name, Zhong Ruhuang will naturally show up.

Then, Zhong Ruhuang, dressed in silver-white armor, appeared on the top of the city wall.

"It's the Second Princess of Pingning. I am honored to be here."

Zhong Ruhuang looked down at him and spoke with a smile.

At the same time, the city gate opened, and Bai Songji, wearing black armor, rode out on horseback with a team of cavalry.

"Zhong Ruhuang, since you are out, then compete with me. If you don't dare, then you are afraid. You might as well surrender directly."

"Your Highness is a noble man, how can you be so presumptuous? Even if you want to compete, you should compete with me first."

Bai Songji shouted loudly and rushed to the opposite side of Gu Yunkai.