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It was raining, and the sound of pattering rain came from outside the study.A white lightning flashed across the sky, followed by a rumbling muffled sound.

"Father, the soldiers are retreating, Shangguan Chen is retreating." Ning Zhiyuan said excitedly.His armor kept dripping water into the ground.Across the table, he reported to his father the news that the spies had inquired back. After confirming the accuracy of the news, he hurried back to his father's study from the city gate.

The enemy's army besieged Lincheng for three days, and finally when he was about to break through the city, Shangguan Chen retreated.The news was shocking.

Lincheng is already a devastated and dying ancient city.As long as you persist, Lincheng will be breached.

"What? Retreat?" Ning An raised his head from the military combat map, puzzled.

"In the afternoon, Shangguanchen led his troops back to set up camp more than 100 kilometers away. This has been confirmed and it is true."

"Why?" The face of General Ning, who died in the battle, was not joyful after learning of the retreat, but worried about the enemy's conspiracy.He muttered softly, "What are they trying to do?"

"The biggest possibility is that they want to abandon Lincheng, attack Ancheng instead, take Ancheng, and then go all the way south to take the capital. Lincheng is a small city after all, and it is a dispensable existence for them."

"You continue to inquire about the enemy's news. I will write a letter and send it to General Wang. Be sure to guard Ancheng, wait for the reinforcements to arrive, and report the situation here to the emperor." General Ning said, rolling up the military map, Quickly pulled out a piece of white paper and spread it out, picked up a pen, "You come to sharpen the ink for my father."

Ning Zhiyuan took a few steps forward reluctantly, and stood at the corner of the table grinding ink.reinforcements?Hmph, the current emperor still cares about state affairs.

Soon, Ning An finished writing the letter, folded it, stuffed it into an envelope, and sealed it.Hand over the letter to your confidant to deliver the letter.

Ning Zhiyuan said hesitantly, "Father, I was wondering why we didn't join forces. Now that the emperor is addicted to wine, sex, and flesh, persecuting Zhongliang, I think the power of Wei is exhausted..."

The general trend of the world is divided into Wei, Qi and Chu.Among the three countries, the power of Chu State is slightly weaker, and Wei State and Qi State compete with each other, but in the past ten years, the power of Wei State has weakened.

"Okay, it's the Lantern Festival in a few days, so have fun, and you're tired these days."

"Father..." Ning Zhiyuan wanted to say something else.

"You don't need to talk about this matter anymore, I have my own opinion."

King Wei has been on the throne for 13 years. He is fatuous and incompetent. He is obsessed with the beauty, wine and food of the harem all day long. The early dynasty has been abandoned for decades.The treacherous ministers were in power, the loyal ministers were exiled to the capital, and suffered brutal persecution, and all the officials dared not speak out.The people were devastated, and uprisings broke out in various places, and they surrendered to Qi State. Qi State declared war on Wei State under the banner of helping the world with justice.A few months ago, the state of Qi named Shangguan Chen as a general, and led [-] soldiers to attack the state of Wei, and the strength of the state of Qi gradually increased.

Half a month ago, Shangguan Chen sent an ambassador to persuade him to make peace, but his father tore up the peace letter and expelled him from Lincheng.

The annoyed Shangguan Chen didn't stop, and led an army of [-] to surround Lincheng, which had only [-] to [-] defenders.This Lincheng is in his pocket, it's just a matter of time.But suddenly, Shangguan Chen retreated, which made everyone puzzled.

"The emperor of Qi is enlightened and takes the people as his own responsibility. I think..."

"Okay, what do you know?" Father Ning shouted, staring at Ning Zhiyuan, realizing that he was speaking too loudly, his tone softened, "Leave this matter alone."

"Yes!" Ning Zhiyuan nodded like other generals after listening to his father's instructions.

Ning An wanted to comfort Ning Zhiyuan a few words, but he couldn't save his face.He had no choice but to turn his back on him with a straight face.

"What's the matter, you two, I can only hear your voices from outside." Mrs. Ning came in with a plate of food, dressed in a simple and elegant way, which couldn't stop her beauty and detached temperament.

"Don't talk about this anymore. Tonight, you will stay at home to rest, and you are tired these days." Turning to look at his wife kindly, "What are you doing here?"

Ning Zhiyuan shouted at Mrs. Ning, "Mother!"

"I made soup for you." Ning's mother put the food plate on the table and looked back at Ning Zhiyuan, "Yuan'er, look how heavy your armor is, take it off quickly."

"I, let's go back and continue the night watch. I'll take my leave first." Ning Zhiyuan said as he exited the study.

"You child..." The mother's voice disappeared behind her.

Ning Zhiyuan didn't understand that his father was a sensible person, but he was loyal to the incompetent, cruel and loyal emperor.

The rain hadn't stopped yet, and the torrential rain just now turned into a light rain.He stands under the eaves.

"Young Master." Lin Xi approached him holding an oil-paper umbrella, "It's still raining heavily, we'll leave later."

"Okay!" Ning Zhiyuan nodded to him.

"Yuan'er has a stubborn temper and likes to get into the wrong place, so please tell him patiently." Ning's mother opened the food box, brought out a cup of soup, lifted the lid, and the aroma wafted out.

"You also come to join in the fun." Ning An rubbed his hands, "It smells so good, I haven't tasted Madam's handicraft for a long time."

As the news spread, the dark clouds in Lincheng cleared, some were happy and others were sad.The happy people are glad that they survived this time, and that their family members survived.The worried people more or less lost a life in their family.

Blossoming streets.The crowds are surging, and small vendors are still setting up stalls in order to make more money. They buy water lamps of various shapes, Kongming lanterns, and flower lanterns.There are several large ships docked in the upper reaches of the river. There are women sitting on the bow holding the zither or pipa and playing these instruments.The people on the shore applauded.There are also people who put water lanterns downstream and Kongming lanterns on the bridge, carrying their own good wishes.

At this Lantern Festival, there were many more people putting water lanterns on.In the past, people standing by the river seldom set off krathongs in order to see the dignity of women.Someone watched the water lamp go away and couldn't help crying.

Water lanterns represent mourning for the dead and blessings for the living.It is also the hope for a better life in the future.

Ning Zhiyuan squatted by the river and lit water lanterns one after another, most of them were in the shape of lotus flowers.He was uneasy.He knows his father's stubbornness, and he also knows that if he doesn't surrender, Lincheng will be captured one day, and Wei Guo will have no chance of survival.Guarding Lincheng to the death, these [-] soldiers and [-] people, are they really going to shed blood like rivers?He stared at the departing Krathong in a daze.

"Young master, the water lamp is gone." Lin Xi, the guard beside him, said, "Do you want to buy some more?" Lin Xi was Ning Zhiyuan's guard, and grew up with Ning Zhiyuan.Although he is a guard now, he also takes on important responsibilities in other ways.However, in Lin Xi's view, protecting Ning Zhiyuan is his most important duty.

"No need, this light is not enough." Ning Zhiyuan looked at the water lanterns of a river and drove forward along the water.Not superstitious, just for peace of mind.Expressing my heart to the dead soldiers is also a blessing to the soldiers and people in Lincheng.His wish is that the people here can be happy and healthy.Looking up, you can see the bustling streets, the sky full of Kongming lanterns, and the singing and dancing in the middle of the river.Those who survived lived the festival of the rest of their lives lively, while those soldiers who died, their relatives...were tired from fighting.

"Is the young master commemorating?" Lin Xi asked.

"No, it's just a little sad." Ning Zhiyuan patted the dust off his body and got up. "Today is a lively festival. You don't have to stay here with me. You can also go back and spend time with your relatives. I'll go shopping here alone for a while, and I'll go back home later."

Lin Xi was a little hesitant. Because of the war a few days ago, he didn't go home for a few days, and he was busy building the city wall in the next few days and didn't go back. He really wanted his pregnant wife very much.

Seeing Lin Xi hesitate, Ning Zhiyuan continued, "You don't have to worry about me, you can go back."

"Then the subordinate will accompany the young master back to the mansion first before he can relax."

Ning Zhiyuan knew Lin Xi's loyalty to him, "Then let's go!"

In the middle of the bluestone bridge separating the upstream and downstream, someone's eyes kept falling on Ning Zhiyuan.He is Shangguan Jingyu, the third son of Shangguan Chen.He heard a rumor in the army that Ning An's son Ning Zhiyuan was extremely good-looking, and he was said to be the number one beauty in Lincheng.Looking at it now, it is not an exaggeration to say that she is the most beautiful woman in the world.The words are good, but the word "beauty" is not used correctly.Ning Zhiyuan does not have the charm of a woman, and his appearance is even different from that of a woman, but he is very masculine.The appearance is cold, there is a kind of smell that is not human, and it is purely beautiful and good-looking.

"Is he Ning Zhiyuan?" Shangguan Jingyu pointed his fan at Ning Zhiyuan.

"Exactly." A follower replied behind him.When he came to the city this time, he brought a follower.Entrusted by his father's order, peacefully resolve the relationship between the two armies—to persuade Ning Zhiyuan to surrender.

Seeing that the other party was about to leave, Shangguan Jingyu walked a few steps and came under the bridge.

"The Lantern Festival only puts water lanterns, isn't it a waste of the beauty of this good day." Shangguan Jingyu's words were a little provocative.He is used to disguising himself and refuses to show his true colors in front of others.So in the eyes of many people, he is that kind of playboy.

"Shangguan Jingyu, I wonder if Mr. Ning is interested in playing with me?"

Ning Zhiyuan who heard the voice behind him stopped, turned around, and looked at the two people in front of him.

Shangguan Jingyu wanted to get closer, but was stopped by Lin Xi's hand. "Who are you?"

Shangguan Jingyu is Shangguan Chen's third son, and also an illegitimate child who is not favored.Ning Zhiyuan was shocked in his heart, but his face was as calm as water, composed.

"Shangguan Jingyu? Shangguan Chen's son?"

"It's me."

"It's really bold, dare to break into the enemy's city alone, it's boring."Ning Zhiyuan thought in his heart.

Lin Xi heard Shangguan Chen and thought of Shangguan Jingyu.Let him stand ready, put his hand on the hilt of the sword, as if if the opponent made any move, he would draw his sword to meet him.

"It seems that Mr. Ning knows me very well. They say that the Lantern Festival in Lincheng is the most lively. Now that I see it, it really deserves its reputation. Even though it has just experienced the baptism of war, it is still very lively." Shangguan Jingyu looked around. Some around.

"Young master, you go first."

"I have no malicious intentions." Shangguan Jingyu explained, fearing that the other party might misunderstand. "I wonder if there is a chance to have a drink with Young Master Ning and talk."

"What is your purpose? Withdrawing troops? Looking for news again?" Ning Zhiyuan motioned Lin Xi to stand back with his eyes.

Shangguan Jingyu noticed that there were people coming and going around, "Standing here to block the way, I think we can find a tavern to sit down."

"You said that if I tie you up, can I threaten Old General Shangguan?" Ning Zhiyuan narrowed his eyes and looked at him.

"If you find it useful, then I am willing to be bound." Shangguan Jingyu stretched out his hands, looking like he was waiting to be tied up.

"Hmph!" Ning Zhiyuan was annoyed, everyone in the world knew that this illegitimate child was the most unfavorable person, tying him up would be better than tying up a soldier. "Forget it, I'm going back home, so I won't talk nonsense with you." Ning Zhiyuan waved his clothes, turned and walked towards the crowd.

"Aren't you wondering why I'm looking for you?"

Ning Zhiyuan paused, stopped, without turning his head, and said coldly, "I'm not interested, I'm going back home, and I'll follow you if you're not afraid of death."

Ning Zhi went far away, and Lin Xi followed closely behind.

Shangguan Jingyu looked at his back and shouted loudly, "Your father doesn't know, don't you? The general trend of the world is already doomed." Ning Zhiyuan clenched his hands into fists, his veins protruding.This is a situation he doesn't want to see.

Ning Zhiyuan and Lin Xi were silent all the way.When approaching the mansion, Lin Xi couldn't help asking questions.

"Young master, are you going to send someone to tie them up?"

"It's just a waste of food." Ning Zhiyuan thought for a while, he tied someone up and gave him food, and there was no real threat, so he traded at a loss.Before Guan Chen pushed this son into the fire pit, he must have thought of the consequences.But let him come anyway.

"Do you want to report this to the general?"

"Don't say anything, I have my own opinion." They have sent people to persuade them to surrender once before, why this time.Still persuading surrender or there are other conspiracies.Or borrow a knife to kill?Ning Zhiyuan thought about it all the way.According to father's temper, if he found out, Shangguan Jingyu would be a dish on the table.

"By the way, go and check, who is following them?" As soon as Shangguan Jingyu approached, he found the person following them.

"Could it be someone from the general?"

Ning Zhiyuan shook his head, "No, I've seen my father's secret whistle. You send a few smart martial arts masters to secretly watch what they want to do? Can you push and push."