Empress Chu

"How is the battle in Yunzhong County?" Mu Mianhong asked.

A tall and thin man said: "There is no defeat so far, but it is also because Xiliang has not made a large-scale attack."

Mu Mianhong asked: "Didn't you say that the king of Xiliang has come in person?"

Another woman said softly: "Someone of us has also found it. The king's tent of Xiliang is indeed there, but no one has seen the king of Xiliang."

"Maybe they didn't come at all, bluffing." "The Xiliang soldiers in the rear should be merchants who have already been in the rear." "It is estimated that they are spies, and they have been infiltrated for a long time, and they have colluded with the local government's aristocratic family and dignitaries." "I originally wanted to take advantage of the chaos to create momentum, but was annihilated by Miss Azhao."

When hearing this, a smile appeared on Mu Mianhao's face again.

Seeing Kapok Hong's smile, everyone in the hall laughed even more.

"Although we didn't see Miss Azhao's bravery with our own eyes, it has spread all over the world." Everyone said one after another.

"Master, why don't you follow Miss and continue on your way?" One person asked again.

Mu Mianhong's smile faded slightly, and said: "Luocheng, I promised not to go."

The atmosphere in the hall was also slightly stagnant, mixed with humming, and whispering "What are you afraid of him."

Kapok Red didn't want to continue this topic and stopped everyone.

"It's not just Luocheng, but it's getting closer and closer to General Chu. There are many old troops of General Chu, so it's inconvenient for me to appear next to A Zhao." She said, but there was no sadness on her face. It was already enough to be able to follow A Zhao all the way. Satisfied, and still able to look at her next.

"Let's hide our identities and continue to follow her."

"Besides, hiding our identities makes it easier for us to mobilize our staff."

"The further you go northwest, the more dangerous it is."

Mu Mianhong passed the people in the hall and looked at the night outside the door. Under the light of the lantern, there were scattered snowflakes dancing—it was snowing.

But Kapok Hong didn't wait too long, and was awakened by knocking on the door before dawn.

"Master Azhao and the others didn't enter Luocheng." The visitor hurriedly said, "General Chu, it seems that something is wrong."

Having not slept all night, Mu Mianhong who was sitting by the bed suddenly got up, staggered and almost fell to the ground, but luckily held on to the desk in time.

"The head of the house." The visitor called out in surprise.

He couldn't hear what he said about Kapok Hong, and leaned on the table, her ears were buzzing, yes, there was always something wrong, but she didn't think about it because she was happy.

Regardless of the danger and identity, Ah Zhao went straight to the border county, was it just for the Xiliang stragglers who sneaked into the rear?

Did Chu Ling send her daughter whom she had cared for for more than ten years to the capital just to let her go to Beijing to find a good family?

Chu Ling, there really is something wrong.

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At dawn, the wind and snow were much lighter, and Chu Zhao, who was leaning on Xie Yanlai's arms, could see the road ahead clearly.

But not long after, her vision blurred again, and she couldn't help reaching out to wipe her eyes.

"Don't move around." Xie Yanlai's voice fell from the top of his head, his voice was hoarse after driving all night in the wind and snow.

Chu Zhao didn't move anymore, and leaned tightly in front of him, even though the mist blurred his eyes, only the sound of the wind and Xie Yanlai's heartbeat could be heard.

After hearing the news near Luocheng yesterday, she galloped away with the letter soldiers regardless. Xie Yanlai arranged for other people and brought three horses to follow.

In the heavy snow at night, her riding skills were difficult to walk. Xie Yan came to ride with her. They didn't stop all night and changed three horses. Finally, her father's place was getting closer and closer.

Chu Zhao was even more frightened.

"Ah Jiu." She leaned in front of Xie Yanlai and said, "What if I don't see my father this time?"

this time?Was it compared to being stopped by him last time?Xie Yanlai urged the horse with one hand, hugged the girl tightly with the other, and said loudly, "Chu Zhao, you won't always be unlucky!"

Chapter 64 Two Sides

"You ran out of the capital earlier, although you were unlucky enough to be stopped when you met me, but after you returned to the capital, you experienced so much, and finally set foot on the journey again."

"And, this time, I was the escort."

"This shows that you, Chu Zhao, are favored by the heavens."

"Think about it again, you are hated by people in the capital, but no one can do anything to you, and you have become a queen."

When he heard this, Chu Zhao couldn't help staring: "Nonsense, why do I hate dogs!"

She looked up, and the young general looked forward, only one chin could be seen.

"You are the one who hates people." Chu Zhao said.

Xie Yanlai sneered: "I am a concubine, people hate dogs, you are the queen—" He looked down at the girl in front of him, raised his eyebrows, "The same is true, people hate dogs."

Chu Zhao smiled, she understood what he meant, sitting in the position of empress, many people hated her, the courtiers disliked her appearing in the court, even Deng Yi had to choose her, as for Xie Yanfang, maybe he was more willing to choose him The queen who can choose.

In that life, she took the position of queen and made many people happy, but she was the only one who was unlucky.

In this life, she took the position of queen, and many people disliked her, so this time, she won't be unlucky.

With this interruption, the tension dissipated a little, and Chu Zhao raised his eyebrows and smiled: "The days when people hate dogs are actually not bad."

Xie Yanlai snorted: "Look, you are like this, no one will dislike you."

"My father doesn't mind it." Chu Zhao said, "If my mother is alive, she doesn't mind it either." Looking at Xie Yanlai again, "You—"

Xie Yanlai freed her hand to pull the hood to cover her head, also blocking her next words, the girl's voice changed to ahh, she stretched out her hand and waved it like a cat.

Xie Yanlai grinned, looked forward intently, and suddenly pulled off the girl's hood again: "I just said, people who hate dogs will have good luck, Chu Zhao, look forward."

Chu Zhao looked forward, but her vision was still a little blurred, she rubbed her eyes with her hands, and at the same time, the shouts of leading soldiers came from her ears.

"General Chu - General Chu is here -"

In fact, there was no need for the soldiers to shout, Chu Zhao had already seen the figure in front of him through the cracks of his hands. On the vast ground with snow falling, a group of people and horses stood still. It had been a long time, and the heavy cloak on his body had turned white.

The leading man rides on a horse as tall as a mountain and as white as jade.

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When he saw it between his hands, Chu Zhao wished he could be in front of his father in the blink of an eye.

But when the horses were galloping close and the man in front of him had eyebrows, nose and eyes clearly, Chu Zhao was stunned.

"Azhao!" Zhong Changrong shouted, a little worried and unable to hide his sadness.

Xie Yan said: "She's fine." He took the girl into his arms and led her off the horse.

Chu Zhao suddenly spun, exclaimed, and he came back to his senses.

"It scared us Ah Zhao." Chu Ling sat down on the horseback and said with a smile.

Xie Yan looked at him, sensed something was wrong, frowned, and Chu Zhao had already rushed over.

Chu Ling turned over and got off the horse, Zhong Changrong quickly reached out to support him, and said, "Be careful—General, you are not in good health."

Chu Zhao, who was about to throw himself into his father's arms, stopped abruptly, slowly stretched out his hand, and caressed Chu Ling's arm——

"To confirm that I am a real person?" Chu Ling smiled and spread his arms, "Come on, even though Ah Zhao has grown up, old father, I can still hold you on my shoulders."

Chu Zhao chuckled, tears flew out, and threw himself into his father's arms without any hesitation.

"Father." She choked up and said, "I've been—"

"I haven't seen me for a long time, right?" Chu Ling took her words, said with a smile, and gently patted her daughter's head with her hand, "I know, I know everything."

Yes, it's been a long time, and she didn't see her father again until she experienced a death. Chu Zhao felt his father's warm embrace—I don't know how long she had been waiting here, her clothes were freezing cold, and even her hands were cold.

She finally saw her father.

The scene where the father and daughter meet makes people's eyes full of tears, Zhong Changrong wants to cry, but someone is dangling in front of his eyes——

This bastard, Zhong Changrong glared at Xie Yanlai, why is it him again!

Xie Yanlai also looked at him, shook her head in Chu Ling's direction, and then pointed to her own eyes.

This bastard can't hide anything from him, and the lady didn't even notice. Zhong Changrong glared at Xie Yanlai, and silently warned, "Shut up."

Xie Yanlai sneered and turned her head.

It was too cold in the wilderness, and the reunion was very exciting. Chu Zhao did not forget his father's body. Although his father came to pick her up in person, Uncle Zhong urged her to come uncharacteristically. It must be very serious.

Father came to pick her up because he was afraid that she would be frightened.

After a few words, the group immediately returned to the city, but because it was not far from the city, they did not bring extra horses.

Zhong Changrong wanted to dismount some soldiers and walk, but Chu Zhao had already grabbed Xie Yanlai's arm, waved his hand and said, "No, no, I'll just go with Ah Jiu."

Xie Yanlai frowned and shook her off, but didn't say anything.

Chu Ling, who was helped onto the horse by Zhong Changrong, looked over——

Xie Yanlai met his gaze.

He clearly knew that he could no longer see him, but he was still a little uncomfortable.

Chu Ling said with a smile: "Thank you so much Captain, there is still a long way to go."

What's so hard about this kid——Zhong Changrong glared at Xie Yanlai, and the brat rolled his eyes at him, you see, how annoying he is.

Xie Yanlai watched Chu Zhao get on the horse, then got on the horse himself, and raised the whip to urge the horse forward.

"Father." Chu Zhao hurriedly called out his head.

Chu Ling smiled, and patted the horse's head lightly. Without him to guide the way, the horse quickened its pace and had to keep up.

Zhong Changrong gave the order from behind, and the standing soldiers stepped on the snow with their horseshoes.

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Following Chu Ling to the city, the generals had already been waiting, but they didn't talk too much about politeness, and they left after seeing each other, allowing the father and daughter to talk freely.

"Miss Ah Zhao has been away from Bianjun for almost two years, right?"

"Yeah, it's been a long time. It's been a long time since their father and daughter reunited."

The generals left after discussing and sighing.

Xie Yanlai didn't stay, and went to meet Xiaoman Ale and the others. Counting the distance, these people were coming soon.

"Speak at ease." Zhong Changrong said in a deep voice, "I'll watch outside."

The door was closed, and there were only the father and daughter in the room. The cloak was untied, and the warm charcoal fire made the cold robe soft.

Chu Zhao looked at his father sitting on the chair——

"What are you looking at?" Chu Ling asked with a smile, "Because I'm afraid it's just a dream, can't you believe it?"

Chu Zhao sniffed and nodded.

Chu Ling waved to her, and Chu Zhao stepped forward and half knelt in front of his knees.

"Azhao, the dream is not the same, you just need to be sober." Chu Ling said, and then said, "In fact, I'm already blind."

Chu Zhao was taken aback, looking into his father's eyes, which were clearly warm and energetic——

"This time." Chu Ling looked at her warmly, "I'm leaving you again."

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The heavy snow in Bian County was extremely cold, and the capital also ushered in the coldest time.

But the cold winter has become more pleasant as the news of success continues to pass through the streets.

Several officials were walking in the imperial city with a stack of documents each, chatting and laughing as they walked, and suddenly one of them stopped.

"My lords, you go to see the Taifu first." He said with a smile, "I think of something, let's deal with it first."

The other officials laughed and said it's up to you, and looked at the official in another direction.

"What about other matters." One of them whispered, "I want to show the third son Xie the military report from the northwest."

"Military and political affairs are decided by the Taifu." Another official's face was gloomy.

Another shook his head and smiled: "Master Xie wants to be the master, how can the Taifu stop him?"