rebirth will be hard to find

Chu Yi felt that the 250 million taels was the biggest concession he made because of the face that Yan Guo was about to send the prince as a pledge.If it weren't for Chu's current internal and external troubles, she would not have made such a concession, and if Emperor Yan was not a fool, he shouldn't be entangled in this issue anymore-now the most valuable thing is not money, but time, They can't afford it.

The peace talks are about to reach a consensus, after which it is time for Chu Yi to return to Beijing.On the premise that Chu State lost four cities and seven towns first and then trapped Yanyang City, she could even go back as a victor, and her reputation in Chu State would inevitably rise.

But before that, Cheng Zian had to return to Beijing first.

Chu Yi always thought that she could take Zi'an boy back this trip, but in fact Cheng Zian had to go first.Because of the news from the capital, Cheng Zian's grandmother was seriously ill. Now that the war is over, she must rush back.In other words, it was precisely because the fighting at the border had ceased that the Cheng family sent the news to Beizhou.

After such a thing happened, Chu Yi naturally couldn't prevent Cheng Zian from returning to Beijing.She was just a little bit reluctant, thinking that these days she was used to two people going in and out together, and when she returned to the state of being alone, she would feel a little lonely.

Cheng Zian didn't have much luggage, and since he had to rush all the way back, he naturally brought even fewer things.She only packed two sets of changed clothes and brought some money. From receiving the news to saying goodbye to Chu Yi, it took less than an hour.

"I'll wait for you in the capital." Cheng Zian also had some reluctance in his eyes, no longer the ease and ease that he had just left when he said he would leave.

Chu Yi couldn't stay, so he could only nod his head and said, "I'll go back as soon as possible. You should go too, it's getting late, and if it gets late, you won't be able to catch up with the next town to settle down at night."

Mrs. Cheng had been ill for some time, and Cheng Zian didn't say that she might have to go back overnight.She responded muffledly, turned around and took a few steps, came back after a pause, and then stretched out her hand to hug her tightly in Chu Yi's eyes.Finally let go of his hand, but still turned and left without saying a word.

*******************************************************************************

When he came here, he walked staggeringly for more than twenty days. When Cheng Zian returned, he brought the Cheng family guards who had come to Beizhou to spread the news at full speed, and they rushed back to the capital in less than five days.

The two entered the city at the last moment before the gate of the capital was locked in the afterglow of the setting sun.

It was only half a year since he left Beijing, everything in the capital was still so familiar to Cheng Zian.She didn't stay after entering the city, and even let the horse run quickly in the direction of Cheng's house because there were few people on the street in the evening.

The capital has not changed, and the Cheng family has remained the same.The vermilion gate, the burly and lame doorman, the slightly surprising number of guards...

Maybe it was because Cheng Zian came back so fast, the Cheng family didn't expect her to come back today, Uncle Qi at the concierge looked at Cheng Zian who jumped off his horse with a look of surprise on his face.On the other side, Cheng Zian was physically weak due to previous injuries, and he was on the road day and night. When he got off the horse, his legs went limp, and he almost fell down.

Uncle Qi was taken aback, and immediately reached out to help.As a result, Cheng Zian himself reacted quickly, and first grabbed the saddle to stabilize his body. On the contrary, Uncle Qi had trouble with his legs and feet, so he staggered in a moment of anxiety and almost fell.

"Uncle Qi, are you okay?" Cheng Zian asked hurriedly.

Embarrassment flashed across Uncle Qi's face, and he immediately said: "I'm fine, young master, let's go in quickly, the old lady is not doing well these days."

Although Cheng Zian was more in awe of Mrs. Cheng than being close to her, he hurriedly asked after hearing this: "Uncle Qi, how is grandma?"

Uncle Qi, like the rest of the Cheng family's guards, is a veteran who fought with the Cheng family in the early years.It's just that he was injured and limped a leg, so he didn't even work as a guard, but only as a porter.As a concierge, he didn't know many things, so he said immediately after hearing the words: "The old lady has been ill for almost two months, and she hasn't recovered. Maybe it's because she's getting old..."

In fact, Mrs. Cheng's age is not particularly old, but in her fifties.However, she has experienced too much in her life. Her husband died early, her son's life and death were unknown, and the Cheng family went from prosperity to decline. Later, she almost relied on her alone to support her, and she worked hard to raise Cheng Zian.By now, she was already gray-haired, and compared to those old ladies of the same age in Beijing, she looked older than ten years.

On the way, Cheng Zian had already heard from the guard that Mrs. Cheng had been ill more than a month ago. Now that she heard Uncle Qi's words, she felt a little heavy and at the same time relaxed—at least during the half a month when the guard left Beijing, The grandmother's condition did not worsen.

Thinking of this, Cheng Zian didn't delay anymore, he raised his leg, stepped into the gate and ran to Mrs. Cheng's yard.

Along the way, the vegetation remains the same, and in early spring, the flowers and plants in the courtyard add a touch of fresh green.However, as soon as Cheng Zian ran to the gate of Mrs. Cheng's courtyard, he smelled the smell of medicine wafting in the air. The smell was so bitter that it made one's heart sink.

Some guards had spotted Cheng Zian's return, but she ran all the way to Mrs. Cheng's yard, and no one had time to deliver the letter before her.So as soon as Cheng Zian entered the yard, he heard Mrs. Cheng's voice: "Is the medicine ready? Hurry up and bring the medicine over..."

Cheng Zian walked to the door of the main house in search of sound, and then saw Mrs. Cheng at a glance.She was still well dressed, but her face looked haggard, and there was obvious fatigue in her brows and eyes. It was obvious that these days had not been easy.

"Mother, how is grandma?" Cheng Zian walked over a few steps and asked.

Suddenly seeing Cheng Zian appearing in front of her eyes, Mrs. Cheng was obviously taken aback.Then she came to her senses, pulled Cheng Zian and looked him up and down: "Ajie, why did you come back so soon?!" Before she finished speaking, she understood, with Cheng Zian's dusty appearance now , obviously after receiving the news, he rushed back day and night.

Cheng Zian turned her head and took a look into the room. It was quiet and there was no sound, so she asked again: "I rushed back after receiving the news. How is grandma?"

Mrs. Cheng's face was troubled when she heard the words, and she seemed to hesitate before saying: "Your grandmother... this is a heart disease."

Cheng Zian was startled, and was about to ask in detail, when he heard a weak and old voice from the room saying: "Is Ajie back?"

For the past two months, Mrs. Cheng has been ill and has been in a drowsy state. Just now Mrs. Cheng suddenly came out to deliver medicine, and it was precisely because Mrs. Cheng woke up.She obviously heard the conversation between the two outside the house, so she reluctantly opened her mouth.

Cheng Zian looked at Mrs. Cheng again, seeing that she didn't express anything, so he turned and walked into the room: "Grandmother, A Jie came back to see you, are you okay?"

She walked in while talking, and when she saw the old woman half leaning on the bed, she was so shocked that she almost dared not recognize her.

Mrs. Cheng has worked alone for half her life. Although she looks older than her peers, she was also born in the general family back then, and she has pretty good martial arts, so her spirit has been good these years.However, at this moment, she was half leaning on the head of the bed, her body was in a state of desperation after a long illness, and even her former full of energy and somewhat compelling aura seemed to have disappeared.

Cheng Zian suddenly remembered what Mrs. Cheng said just now about heart disease. If it wasn't for heart disease, ordinary illness, how could this strong and stubborn old man be tortured like this?As for the source of the heartache, Cheng Zian can only think of one person right now, and that is Cheng Qian who is far away at the border, but two months ago, she didn't know that Cheng Qian was at the border, voted for the country of Yan, and even became the deputy commander of the army of the country of Yan ...

For a moment, Cheng Zian hesitated and stood where he was, not knowing whether he should ask.

Mrs. Cheng squinted her eyes and looked at her, and then continued to say in that weak voice: "I lost some weight, and my complexion is also worse, but I was injured at the border?"

Looking at Mrs. Cheng's current appearance, Cheng Zian didn't dare to speak out, so he just pursed his lips and said vaguely, "Yes, swords have no eyes on the battlefield. I suffered some injuries before, but now it's fine."

Mrs. Cheng came back with the medicine, and she brought the medicine to Mrs. Cheng, but Mrs. Cheng waved her hand, and then continued to say to Cheng Zian: "There was news that you killed Guangping King of Yan Kingdom, then You...you must have met your father, right?"

Cheng Zian said inwardly that it was true, and then looked at Mrs. Cheng's face.Her skinny and bluish-black face had a flat expression, no sadness or anger could be seen, and she didn't know whether it was because she was desperate or had accepted the reality.However, Cheng Zian felt that after the news of Cheng Qian came back, Mrs. Cheng was probably the most saddened, because she had too high expectations for Cheng Qian, and Mrs. Cheng gradually let go of this matter because of years of hard work. After that, she still stubbornly believed in her son, but the reality was counterproductive...

Sooner or later, everyone will know about Cheng Qian, so Cheng Zian didn't hide it, and said with downcast eyes: "Father, he still voted for the Yan Kingdom, and this time he became the deputy commander of the Yan Army. After the death of King Guangping, he He took over Yan Guo's army and became the commander." She paused after speaking, as if to make Mrs. Cheng feel better, she added: "He didn't take the initiative to start a war after he became the commander, and soon after. Let's make peace."

Beizhou is a bit far away from the capital, and the emperor has already conscripted himself, so there is no need to send a lot of news to the capital in a hurry, so the news from the border crossing back to the capital is not fast, and some news that is not very important is even worse. in this way.

Obviously, Mrs. Cheng didn't know about this, she was startled when she heard the words, and then showed a half-smile and half-cry expression: "No wonder, no wonder..."

Cheng Zian was a little confused, so Mrs. Cheng sighed, and then explained her confusion: "Nearly two months ago, someone came to your door with your father's token, and wanted to take us to the country of Yan...by your grandmother... Someone was sent out."

The author has something to say: Chu Yi doesn't want to waste the money, but sometimes he has to compromise.If she fights with the Yan Kingdom now, when the people of the Yan Kingdom starve to death, the Houqi should also call, and the vassal king should also prepare to make trouble, and the situation will become even more out of hand