Jun Jiuling

It has been a long time since the commanding soldier who rushed to report the news shouted and ostentatiously walked through the market.

According to the rules, great victories must be announced along the way.

It's just that there is no good news in this period of year after year.

In fact, strictly speaking, this is not a great victory, but for any officers and soldiers of the Great Zhou, this is enough to be called a great victory.

The street was in a state of ebullition because of the news, Princess Jiuli in the high-walled house put down the needle and thread in her hand and listened attentively.

What's going on outside? she asked.

The princess liked to ask outside more and more.

But how do they know what's going on outside? The girls and servants bowed their heads.

Slave, go and ask. A servant woman said, just as she was about to go out, Lu Yunqi walked in.

Outside, report the victory. He replied directly.

The girls and servants bowed their heads and retreated, and Princess Jiuli showed joy.

Good news? she asked.

Duke Cheng is not dead, Lu Yunqi said.

Compared with the rushing soldiers, he got the news one step earlier, when Cheng Guogong and others stepped into the territory of Dingzhou.

When he got the news, he naturally reported to the emperor as soon as possible.

The emperor couldn't express his mood when he heard this.

Should I be happy or not? he said.

This seems to be talking to himself.

There wasn't even a eunuch in the room, only Lu Yunqi was alone.

Why isn't he dead? the emperor looked at Lu Yunqi and said with a frown.

Obviously the news didn't make him happy.

His expression was gloomy, undisguisedly anxious, and lacked the gentleness and kindness that ministers were familiar with.

The emperor in front of Lu Yunqi is different from the emperor in front of courtiers.

Because His Majesty hasn't let him die yet. Lu Yunqi replied.

The emperor looked at him and laughed.

That's right. He said, He can't die before I let him die.

After finishing speaking, the eunuch's shrill voice of joy came from outside.

Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am overjoyed.

The emperor waved to Lu Yunqi. Lu Yunqi bowed his head and stepped back, watching the hall open, and the eunuch rushed in holding a memorial.

...Duke Cheng did not return from death.

...We've arrived in Dingzhou...

The emperor made a joyful inquiry, and hurriedly ordered the ministers to come.

The courtiers in the official office heard the call, and the hall became even more noisy.

...The loss of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses! This is a crime of greed for war!

...You can't say that. After all, the Jin people are so powerful that there is nothing they can do if they lose their soldiers and horses...

..That's also Cheng Guogong's fault. It's not easy to raise troops, and it's easy to wear them down. His Majesty asked him to avoid the battle again and again, but he just refused to listen...

Hearing the righteous indignation of the officials, the emperor looked somewhat joyful and somewhat agitated.

Anyway, it's good to be alive, he said.

Your Majesty is so kind. A minister immediately said, It is because of His Majesty's kindness that Duke Cheng is more confident.

Okay, stop arguing. The emperor patted the dragon case, Since people are fine, the most important thing now is to deal with the aftermath.

Yeah, let's talk about it when Cheng Guogong comes back. Huang Cheng, who had been silent all this time, also said.

When it comes to dealing with the aftermath, there must be many relationships, many credits, rewards and punishments, and the officials in the hall once again expressed their opinions.

Lu Yunqi had already exited the hall, signaled the eunuch to close the hall door to cut off the noise, turned and walked away.

Naturally, he would not tell Princess Jiuli about these things, but only heard Lu Yunqi say that Duke Cheng was still alive, and a smile appeared on Princess Jiuli's face.

A good man deserves a long life, she said.

Actually, they are all the same. Lu Yunqi said, Sooner or later they will all die.

Although we all die sooner or later, death can be different from death. Princess Jiuli said.

It's nothing different. Lu Yunqi said lightly.

Princess Jiuli didn't argue any more, she lowered her head and continued her sewing.

Lu Yunqi didn't turn around and leave, but stood there looking at the flower she was embroidering, which seemed to never be finished.

The princess won't ask about Miss Jun? he said.

Princess Jiuli stopped her needlework and smiled.

No news is good news, she said.

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But for many people, Cheng Guogong's news is really great news.

When it was rumored that Duke Cheng had died in battle, the people in the south cried out in panic, while those in the north cried out in grief.

With the loss of Cheng Guogong, the entire Northland was gloomy. There was even a group of officers and soldiers on the border of Xiongzhou who ran away without a fight when they encountered Jin soldiers.

All the officers and soldiers fled, and the common people even decided to drag their families and go south.

Of course Mrs. Cheng Guogong did not leave, and she was not as sad as everyone imagined. She looked indifferent, as if she had never heard the news of Cheng Guogong's death.

There's nothing to be sad about dying. She said to the little girl beside her, Everyone dies, it's not a big deal.

But no one wants to die, the little girl thought to herself.

That's not necessarily true. Some people are really willing to die. Mrs. Yu laughed.

The news came at this time, and Liang Chengdong's excited voice changed the tone when he rushed in.

It is absolutely true to say that we have arrived in Dingzhou, he said.

Ever since Miss Jun led the army back to Hejian Mansion, everyone became suspicious and sent someone to inquire that there was no trace of Miss Jun and the others in Bazhou. Everyone guessed it in their hearts.

But I still can't believe it, it's too scary.

Although Cheng Guogong led the army to invade the Jinren, everyone was surprised but also accepted it. After all, it was Cheng Guogong, but a woman ran away with the Shun'an army. This is just... death?

Unexpectedly, she actually did it.

Madam Yu's expression was complicated, she seemed to be excited and sad, and after thousands of words, she just sighed in the end.

The child, she said.

Are we going to Dingzhou right now? Liang Chengdong asked excitedly, The elder son should have already gone.

Pacing back and forth again.

I don't know how the Duke is injured.

Madam Yu smiled.

There's nothing to worry about. She said, Miss Jun is here.

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Dingzhou, Anyangkou, Tang County, a large camp was stationed at this time, soldiers and horses were constantly coming and going, but many people were stopped outside, including civilian and military generals such as Dingzhou Bingbeidao.

Cheng Guozheng is recovering from his injuries and cannot be disturbed. The guard outside the camp said with a blank expression.

The military officials were a little annoyed by this, but firstly, there was Cheng Guogong inside, and secondly, the battalion here looked particularly fierce, so they had to give up.

Could it be that Cheng Guogong is not only seriously injured, but dead?

Officials murmured in private.

Otherwise why not?

It is said that Mrs. Cheng Guogong and his wife led the troops to rescue them.

Really? I've never heard of Duke Cheng's son getting married.

Although they were refused to enter the camp, these officials did not leave, but waited not far away. Apart from the officials and soldiers, there were also some people who looked ordinary but not ordinary.

Your people. Lei Zhonglian withdrew his gaze and looked at Jin Shiba beside him.

Although Jin Shiba and the five Jin Yiwei were somewhat injured, their lives were safe. They were still wearing armor at this time, and they looked no different from the soldiers around them.

Jin Shiba ignored the words with a cold expression.

If these people can't get in, you'd better be honest and don't think about anything. Lei Zhonglian said, Or I'll lock you up for another half a year.

There is nothing to hide, and there is nothing to hide. Jin Shiba said coldly.

While talking here, there was another commotion outside the camp, as if someone was about to come in again.

Oh, why can't I go in?

A man shouted in a bright voice.

Don't you know who I am?

Hearing this voice, Lei Zhonglian knew who it was without looking at him, and his expression couldn't help being a little excited.

...I am the son of Duke Cheng.

Since he was the son of Duke Cheng, he would naturally not be stopped. The officials who followed saw Zhu Zan and rushed in without hesitation.

Where's my dad?

Where's my mother?

Where's my wife?

Where is Mrs. Shizi?

The loud voice immediately filled the quiet barracks, making the whole world seem to heat up.

Following the shout, a tent was opened and a woman came out.

Who is looking for Mrs. Shizi? She asked loudly.

Zhu Zan saw it out of the corner of his eye and ran over immediately.

The woman covered her face, was in her teens, and was playing with a whip.

Is this Mrs. Shizi? Sure enough, he is martial enough, and all he has fun with are weapons.

A thought flashed across Zhu Zan, and the smile on his face grew wider.

Me, he said, I am your husband...

Before he finished speaking, he saw someone lift the curtain and come out again.

The spring clothes are bright and beautiful, and the figure is graceful. Because she wants to come out of the curtain, her head is slightly lowered, her black hair is thick and black, and there is a bead flower on the top of her head.

Husband, you are here. She had already said in her mouth.

It turned out to be this...Zhu Zan curled his lips inwardly, feeling the peeping eyes from behind, his expression became more intense.

Mother... he yelled loudly and got off his horse.

The woman looked up and smiled.

Seeing this smile, Zhu Zan only felt his body go limp.

ah..

The sound of lady's son turned into a sound of ah, and the man fell off the horse with a plop.

Miss Jun pursed her lips and smiled.

Husband, mother didn't come here, she just rushed over from Hejian Mansion. She looked at Zhu Zan in front of her with crooked eyes, Don't worry, mother-in-law is fine.

Zhu Zan held the rein and leaned on the horse with an expression as if he had seen a ghost.

My mother. He blurted out again.