The prince is very fierce

Although Chahuling was heavily armed, the Nanyue soldiers had lost all their fighting spirit in the face of a dam-breaking defeat. They were waiting for a verdict, waiting for the moment when the rainstorm stopped and the Xiliang army launched a general attack.

The army led by Yang Zunyi camped outside Chahuling. They could attack the city in the rain, but when they reached this place, the Chen family of Nanyue had no way out and there was no need to fight anymore. They only needed to block all the roads where reinforcements might appear. The rest was to wait for the Nanyue court to figure it out and give an answer that everyone could accept.

In Yongzhou City, all the princes and nobles who could escape had already fled. Half of those who did not escape were loyal and brave men who "lived and died with the country", and half were people whose roots were in Yongzhou and could not leave at all. The Xiliang army did not break the city directly in one go, but no one in Yongzhou City could relax their tense heartstrings. Because now Yongzhou City has become the New Year's pig of the Xiliang Army, the knife is in their hands, and it is only a matter of time before it is chopped off. It is just a matter of dying a few days earlier or later.

In recent years, the second prince Chen Ju, who has been the regent, has become a drunkard, and Zhou Qin, who is acting as the prime minister, has disappeared. There is no one to make decisions, so what changes can be expected?

Originally, the ministers in the court of Nanyue had already despaired, and they were ready to hang themselves outside the gate when the city was broken. Unexpectedly, the next day, an astonishing news came from the palace that the monarch of Nanyue, Chen Jin, had woken up after being crazy for several years.

At first, the court officials of Nanyue did not believe it, until they ran to the court non-stop and saw the skinny Chen Jin sitting steadily on the throne, they were really relieved.

It has come to this point. Chen Jin must be powerless to save the situation even if he wakes up, and he can't drive back the overwhelming Xiliang Army. But Chen Jin was the ruler of a country and the leader of Nanyue. At this critical moment, at least he could make the decision. As long as the Xiliang Army outside could agree to cede land, pay compensation, marry, and pay tribute, Chen Jin could make the decision. It was better than not having anyone to negotiate with the Xiliang Army.

As Chen Jin woke up, the Nanyue court, which was about to collapse, regained some vitality. The officials who stayed in Yongzhou City worked frantically and discussed countermeasures all night long.

After telling Chen Jin all the big and small things that happened in recent years, the third princess Chen Si Ning had done everything she could. As a woman, she couldn't get involved in political affairs. She might be the most idle person in the imperial city at present. After staying in Fuyan Palace for a day, she left the palace alone and came to Chaohuang Street.

The heavy rain never stopped, as if the sky was crying, paying tribute to this city that had been passed down in the hands of the Chen family for hundreds of years in advance.

Chen Si Ning sat in the carriage, looking at the long street that was much more desolate. Her peach blossom eyes, which seemed to be drunk, were no longer as charming as before, and only left a complexity that she didn't know where to start.

As the eldest princess of the Chen family, Chen Si Ning hated evil and loved the people like her own children. Since she could remember, she had been trying to make South Vietnam better with her own meager strength. Even if there were many unsatisfactory aspects of South Vietnam, she believed that it would get better one day.

But everything came so suddenly, as if in the blink of an eye, the thousand-story building collapsed in front of her.

After this battle, the decline of the Chen family was almost doomed. All the efforts made by the ancestors to establish the South Vietnam would be in vain, and there might not even be a chance to make a comeback in the future. Even if South Vietnam was still there, the master would no longer be surnamed Chen.

It was obviously the powerful Dayue and the unstoppable Xu family army that caused all this.

But Chen Si Ning couldn't be cruel to Xu Buling at this time.

Without Xu Buling, the truth about the cause of death of her mother and brother would never be found out, and her father would be crazy all his life until he died of illness after Chen Ju consolidated his power. And she might regard Zhou Qin, the Duke of Anguo, who almost killed her whole family, as a loyal pillar of the court, and Chen Ju, who was inseparable from all this, as her only brother.

If that were the case, Chen Si Ning would rather the South Vietnam was gone, and she would rather burn down the foundation laid by her ancestors than let the blood feud of the cuckoo occupying the magpie's nest in vain.

And Xu Buling was right. The world situation had reached this point. The corrupt rule of South Vietnam for nearly 20 years had given Dayue an opportunity. With the gap between the two countries, no matter who was sent, the fate of South Vietnam would be the same.

Xu Buling at least treated the people as human beings, and did not massacre the city to establish his authority or condone the soldiers to plunder. Otherwise, the Yongzhou City she saw would be a different scene.

But it is not realistic to ask Chen Si Ning to thank Xu Buling.

Her country was about to be destroyed, so she was grateful to the enemy for showing mercy and leaving her body intact. Isn't that a brain problem?

However, although Chen Si Ning had no good feelings towards Xu Bu Ling on the level of countries, she was still very grateful to Xu Bu Ling on a personal level. Xu Bu Ling destroyed the Hundred Insects Valley, killed Zhou Qin, and helped her cure her father. This kindness could not be erased.

The carriage went on Chaohuang Street for a while and arrived at the familiar alley again.

Chen Si Ning raised her eyes and looked at the street. She thought that she would not meet the person she wanted to meet if she just came out for a walk, but she didn't expect to see a familiar scene again.

It was also rainy. A handsome man in a white robe stood at the alley with an oil-paper umbrella. His face was cold and smiling, and he was also looking at her.

Chen Si Ning's eyes lit up slightly, and she tilted her head and said, "Stop the car." When she looked again, there was no one at the alley.

The carriage stopped at the street, Chen Si Ning got off, shielded the rain with her hands, and trotted into the alley.

It was still the same eaves as last time. Xu Buling put away his umbrella and stood with his hands behind his back, watching the occasional lightning flashing across the sky, waiting quietly.

Tap tap tap

Chen Sining trotted through the alleyway and came under the same roof. She turned her head and glanced a few times, and asked curiously:

"Mr. Xu, why are you still in the city? Why are you here waiting for me?"

The two little snakes smelled Xu Buling's scent and came out of Chen Sining's sleeves. They looked at Xu Buling, opened their mouths and swayed, looking like they were waiting for food. They obviously left Zhongli. Jiujiu was so greedy.

Xu Buling took out two small balls from his sleeves, put them into Ah Qing and Ah Bai's mouths, and said calmly:

"Waiting for your father's reply, I am afraid that your father will run away, so I will send people to keep an eye on the area around the imperial city. I will know as soon as you leave the city."

This answer is obviously a bit unromantic and quite unpleasant.

Chen Sining blinked, stood up a little straighter, and looked at the sky:

"Although these days are quite chaotic, with troops approaching the city, the city will have to change its name in a few days, but I still thank you first. In any case, it would be better for South Vietnam to end in the hands of my father, than to be destroyed by rebellious ministers and traitors. ”

I don't know if this sentence is a thank you or a complaint.

Xu Buling shook his head and said: "Don't be so pessimistic. The centipede insect is dead but not stiff. The Chen family has been working in South Vietnam for hundreds of years. From Baiyue tribes to overseas countries, it has deep roots. Not everyone can replace it. It's just that we are restricted by the Central Plains and cannot develop maritime transportation. Your father is a sensible man. As long as he doesn't get into trouble, the Chen family will still be the Chen family, but the areas they rule are different."

Chen Sining was silent for a moment: "Originally, I was in charge of my own affairs, but in the future I will become a long-term worker for you. Who do you think can be happy?"

Xu Buling spread his hands slightly: "At least it's better than nothing."

Chen Sining sighed and didn't say much about things that she couldn't change. Instead, she said:

"When my father gives you an answer, you are going to leave South Vietnam, right? Where are you going?"

Xu Buling thought for a while: "It's boring to fight against Jiangnan and Northern Qi. When you are done with your work, you can go home in peace to have a wife and raise children."

Chen Sining nodded: "Actually, I think you should not be born in the emperor's family, but in the Jianghu. The way you act chivalrously and eliminate harm for the people is much more interesting than the way you are now aggressively relying on military power. If you were just a human being In order to find my relatives and friends, I might follow you around and hunt down gangsters all over South Vietnam. It makes me excited to think about it."

"Yeah, God doesn't do what people want."

Xu Buring smiled. In fact, he quite liked that kind of life, but it was a pity that he was not born to belong to the world.

The two of them said nothing, and stood together for a long time looking at the rain curtain outside the eaves.

Chen Sining didn't know why she was standing here. She had said everything she needed to say, and it seemed that there was no point in standing. But what could she do if she went back?

The rain continued outside the eaves, and no matter how long it took, the little sparrow flew over despite the heavy rain and landed on the wall.

Xu Buling frowned, left the umbrella behind, and walked into the rain:

"Farewell."

"Goodbye."

Chen Sining responded softly, looked at the umbrella leaning against the wall, and when she looked up again, Xu Buling had disappeared.

She looked at the dark clouds and heavy rain that seemed to be pressing above her head. After a long time, she sighed softly... ——

In the rain, Xu Buling took the little sparrow up and down between the buildings, and soon arrived at the small inn where he stayed.

The guests of the palace were patrolling below the inn. Ning Yuhe stood at the window and looked out. When he saw Xu Buling, he waved quickly.

Xu Buling entered the room through the window and asked:

"Master, what's wrong?"

Ning Yuhe's eyes were slightly anxious: "Xian'er sent a letter, saying that Xiaowan was sick, and asked Jiujiu to go back quickly and take a look. If you can find time, you can go back too. The letter didn't say anything about illness, nor did she say anything about it. Tell me how it goes."

Cui Xiaowan was life-saving to Ning Yuhe. Although the two did not have a close friendship, Ning Yuhe always remembered the kindness from back then. At this time, he was obviously a little worried about something happening to the frail and sick Xiaowan.

Nightingale was also in the room and handed the envelope to Xu Buling: "Jiujiu and Chuchu have already packed their things. If the young master also goes back, I will go and say hello to General Yang."

Xu Buling took out the letter paper, unfolded it and looked at it carefully. It was a handwritten letter from Xiang'er, and the words were relatively plain. It seemed that Cui Xiaowan was just sick and the medical girl couldn't cure it, so she asked Jiujiu, who was proficient in medical skills, to go back and take a look. But Xu Buling knew Xiang'er, so writing this letter was definitely no small matter. To put it bluntly, he was just afraid that he would be anxious.

After Xu Buling glanced at it, he put away the letter and walked to his room:

"Pack your things and leave now."

Ning Yuhe followed behind and looked outside: "Ling'er, you just arrived outside Yongzhou City. If you go back now, will you..."

Xu Buling waved his hand: "We have reached the capital of South Vietnam. The Chen family has no way to go. The rest of the matter is the same whether I am here or not. I will just write a letter to Yang Zunyi and explain it."

When Ning Yuhe saw this, he didn't say much and went back to the room to wake up Qing Ye.

After a while, the six people left the inn and rushed out of the city...