Looking at the scene where everyone is united, Lu Linzhi was very pleased.

He secretly glanced at Fu Guiyun and felt an indescribable warmth in his heart.

She was actually stronger than he had imagined. Thinking back to her previous life when she was alone in the deep palace, mediating with all the civil and military officials in the court, Lu Linzhi felt that he was extremely lucky in this life.

I am lucky enough to be by her side and to accompany her through every difficult time.

Slowly drawing the sword from his waist, Lu Linzhi shouted calmly: "We swear to defend Liyang City until our death."

Even if they were armed with swords and spears and had the power to conquer mountains and rivers, they were just like ants in his eyes at this moment. He led his men quickly to the top of the city wall.

Watching the figure with fluttering sleeves disappear from his sight, Fu Guiyun immediately rushed back to the palace to organize the palace guards to fight the enemy.

The ancient country of Tuoyue has always been the most mysterious country in the southern border and has never participated in the disputes of other countries. In her previous life, she had never seen the King of Tuoyue launch any war against other countries.

Now, with the tragic death of Emperor Hui, Liyang City is in danger surrounded by enemies on all sides. It must be that the benefits promised by the deposed Emperor of Dali to King Tuoyue are not simple, and King Tuoyue dared to send troops to Liyang City with the mentality of being determined to win.

Hong Qian and the 5,000 Lu family soldiers were completely defeated by the Tuoyue army in just one day. This battle showed the bravery of the Tuoyue people.

She knew that this battle was extremely difficult, but she had to get through it no matter what to buy enough time for the war in the north and for the prince to stabilize Dali.

The palace was already in chaos due to the food crisis in the city, but when they learned that the Crown Prince's Consort had found out the villain who embezzled government grain and found out the grain hidden by Hu Ji Rice Shop, those frightened hearts were instantly comforted.

The whole Dakang is now in the midst of war. Most of these lower-class people don't know anything else but one thing: as long as they defend Liyang City, they won't go hungry.

Two thousand palace guards had already gathered in front of the palace, waiting for the mistress's order, and were willing to sacrifice their lives for Liyang City.

When Fu Guiyun rushed back to the palace, all the soldiers stood solemnly indignant. Even several concubines were wearing armor and leading the women in their courtyards to wait quietly with the soldiers.

She walked past the front row of soldiers with heavy steps, and when she reached Fuxiang and Lixue, she suddenly stopped.

Before she could speak, Fu Xiang spoke first: "The Crown Prince's Concubine has been working hard all day to protect the people of the city and the peace of the mansion. Although I don't have the same determination as the Crown Prince's Concubine, I am not willing to sit back and enjoy the comfort. I am willing to accompany the Crown Prince's Concubine to defend Liyang City together."

Fu Guiyun nodded with satisfaction, but when he looked at Fang Yi and Han Nian, he couldn't help frowning.

"Mrs. Fang is going to give birth in a few months, how come she's here too?"

Looking at Aunt Zhang, she quickly ordered, "Why don't you take care of Aunt Fang and go back quickly?"

"Yes."

Nanny Zhang, Xinghong and several other maids hurriedly helped Fangyi leave.

The maidservant before Han Nian wanted to report that she was also pregnant, but before she could open her mouth, she was driven back by her fierce look.

"I am fortunate to have the care of the princess and the crown prince's wife. I am truly blessed. Now that the country is in crisis, I beg the crown prince's wife to allow me to go to the city with the soldiers to resist the enemy."

Glancing at Lu Youxi beside her, and thinking of her mother's uneasy look before she died, Han Nian felt as if her heart was cut by a sharp blade, causing her unbearable pain.

She regretted not listening to her mother, missed out on a great marriage, and even killed her mother. Now she just wanted her mother to know that she had not brought shame to the Han family.

These days, Fu Guiyun also heard Shuyan and Qinglu mention some things about Aunt Han. They said that after returning home, she had locked herself in the yard and drove Chu Huaixi out of Shuhuayuan. He knew that she felt guilty for the death of Han's mother, but the dead cannot be resurrected, and the living must always live well.

I wanted to find some time to visit her, but I was busy with trivial matters recently, and it was only at this time that I saw her walk out of Shuhuayuan.

People's hearts are unstable at the moment, and the aunts volunteered to go to the city to resist the enemy, which is indeed inspiring, but Han Nian is the only child of the Han family, and she is unwilling to put her in danger.

Just as she was about to refuse, Han Nian knelt down and begged sincerely, "Please allow me to go to the city with the soldiers to resist the enemy."

Fu Guiyun had no more reason to refuse, so he personally helped her up and pulled her to stand in front of him.

"Emperor Hui acted on his own and allowed the invasion of the Alkh cavalry, which brought disaster to the whole country. Now, all the cities in the Northern Territory are covered with smoke. No one is left alive wherever the Alkh people pass through. The prince and the prince are leading the Lu family army to fight the enemy with all their strength. We have no way to retreat. We can only hold on to Liyang City to have a place to stay."

Looking around at the palace guards standing in front of her, she said righteously: "From today on, I will defend Liyang City with everyone. As long as I am still alive, I will never allow the Tuoyue people to swing their long swords at the backs of my fellow countrymen."

The soldiers were overwhelmed with emotion and shouted in unison: "We are willing to defend Liyang City to the death with the Crown Prince and his wife."

Fu Guiyun nodded with satisfaction: "Go up to the city to resist the enemy."

At the command, everyone rushed to the top of the city wall.

Before leaving, Han Nian suddenly turned around and looked at Lu Youxi, and said solemnly: "I have offended you before, Master Youxi, please forgive me."

Faced with her sudden apology, Lu Youxi was a little at a loss. He clasped his fists and bowed awkwardly without answering.

After watching everyone leave, Fu Guiyun reminded Lu Youxi again: "Youxi, the palace guards have all gone up to the city. You must take the servants in the palace to protect the princess, Chen'er, and Yu'er. Don't let them make any mistakes."

After thinking for a while, she added, "If Liyang City is ever lost, you must escort the princess and her grandchildren to Wengcheng and reunite with the prince."

"Princess, the Fourth Young Master has already rushed back to Liyang City. You must not have any other thoughts."

Lu Youxi heard that she really wanted to live and die with Liyang City, and hurriedly advised: "Your humble servant is willing to go to the city to resist the enemy on behalf of the Crown Princess."

Fu Guiyun just smiled at him and said, "Go into the mansion quickly. Remember what I said."

As the princess consort of the royal palace, she understood her mission clearly. While enjoying supreme glory, she should shoulder the responsibility of protecting the people.

At this time, only by standing together with the soldiers can we rally the people's hearts.

He made up his mind and was about to lead people to the city when he heard a childish voice calling from behind: "Mother."

She looked back and saw Shu Yan leading Lu Qingchen and Lu Qingyu out.

Looking at her in armor, Xiao Qingyu rushed to her with fear, hugged her legs tightly, and began to sob silently.

Lu Qingchen also ran to her side, grabbed her hand, and kept begging: "My child doesn't want mother to leave us."

Looking at the two gentle and well-behaved little guys, Fu Guiyun's heart was filled with reluctance. He slowly bent down and wiped away the tears from the corners of Xiao Qingyu's eyes over and over again.

Pointing to the street with neat houses in the distance, she said softly, "There are many little ones of your age in this city. They all hope that their mother can be with them every day. If I only take care of you, when those people outside come into the city, those little ones will have to be separated from their mothers."

Hearing this, Lu Qingchen held back the tear that was about to overflow from his eyes.

The teachers in the palace had always taught him that as a prince of a royal palace, he was born to take the rise and fall of the country as his own responsibility.

He can't cry.

Kneeling down devoutly, he clasped his fists solemnly and saluted: "I wish you, mother, to defeat the powerful enemy as soon as possible."

Fu Guiyun stroked the heads of the two little guys reluctantly, and smiled as he instructed Shu Yan, "Take the young master and Miss Yu back."

Then he turned around and walked away.

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