Chapter 7
Summer Garden
"Yes, Your Highness..."
Xiao Yuanxia! Xiao Yuanxia! Xiao Jinfeng! You conspired to harm me! I had no intention of harming His Majesty, you are utterly heartless! How dare you continue to harm the loyal and good after His Majesty's passing!" She gripped the iron bars tightly, shouting outwards.
"Sir!" the elder exclaimed in surprise. He had never seen the rising star of the Yu family angry before
The Summer King sat on his horse and said softly
He averted his gaze and then turned back with a light smile: "I cannot hide this from you, I have never seen you like this anywhere else, but since we are going to save someone, we must see it through to the end!" After a pause, he bitterly chuckled: "It turns out that Nanlin is no different from the small state of Zhou... no different at all..."
King Xia silently gazed at that figure
As soon as the sedan chair came to a stop, he immediately pulled her out forcefully. Xu Liefeng nearly fell to the ground, but despite her weakness and the urge to vomit, she slowly walked among the group of scholars
How many meals have you missed her by?
You were originally to be subjected to the death by a thousand cuts, but he chose castration to eliminate the possibility of the Xu family's legacy, trading your suffering for a single stroke. Xu Liefeng, you... even if you were to leverage the past contributions of the Xu family, it cannot save your life!
The prison warden was so frightened that he dropped the whip, unsure if this constituted a grave disaster. Gritting his teeth, he shouted:
"Why don't you light the torch?" someone asked.
Xiao Yuanxia squinted his eyes and looked at the silent princess beside him
He spoke with joy and laughter in every word, his eyes sparkling with an extraordinary brightness, revealing the emotions hidden deep within him without reservation
The commoners of a family are all guilty, with the guilt of the commoners being the most severe. In the past, when the Emperor issued a secret decree for the commoners' family to impersonate the officials, they did not refuse. The commoners are guilty for not advising their fathers and brothers to oppose the secret decree after becoming aware of this matter, and for failing to report it to His Majesty the Great Phoenix and King Xia. The commoners are guilty for knowing that those of inferior birth were attempting to serve the country loyally, yet they did not scold them for their overreach. The commoners are guilty for not obtaining a token of proof when the late Emperor entrusted the little princess to us for her upbringing, resulting in her suffering greatly in the dungeon.
No, it is precisely because I want her to walk well that I let you come in to organize things for her
The prison warden appeared somewhat disheveled and angry, and finally, he shouted in frustration:
"This is something given to me by someone I like... After I leave... I hope the mortician will not move it... I want it to accompany me in burial..." She carefully placed the cloth into her chest pocket, hoping desperately that it could go with her.
The guard brought in a young man dressed in white
It would be simpler; she cannot even endure kneeling to receive the decree.
Xiao Yuanxia! You framed me! You framed me! That bowl of poison soup was brought in by you, what does it have to do with me! Xiao Jinfeng! How could you impersonate His Majesty to change the general on the battlefield! Little Zhou has been eliminated! You replaced my father and brother, who else can go fight? Xiao Yuanxia!" She shook the iron bars vigorously, straining her voice to scream.
Rest assured, it is just you and me here. Even if you have to leave, we cannot let any other guards see even a hint of Miss Liu's skin, can we? Young Master Wu asked me to inquire if you would be willing to wear white
"Even now, you still understand the sharpness of your tongue, which shows that life in this prison has not been sufficient for you to gain insight. Xu Liefeng, do you know that the ruler of the small state of Zhou has submitted a letter of surrender?" he suddenly said
What is going on here? One by one, remove the bamboo hats and veils!" shouted the officers in front.
She trembled. "Fifth Brother, he ... ..."
The hat just now belonged to the sixth son of the Xu family. Is this hat not an empty sedan chair or something? However, according to custom, it still needs to be checked
This is a bachelor's badge of exemption; as long as one does not scrutinize it closely, it can pass muster
Yu Yanxian's face turned slightly pale, his eyes cast down towards the ground, until the eunuch beside him called out: "My lord!"
He looked at her coldly. "She is not worth it."
If you had been willing to flatter His Majesty the Great Phoenix back then, you would not have ended up in this situation today
Miss Liu! The prison guard is admonishing her. What are you shouting about? If you keep shouting, will it prove your innocence? You have been locked up here for a full three days, do you know that outside the South Lin Empress has already ascended to the throne?
It is an empty sedan, ready to pick someone up
"It is the wind!" Seeing his expression suddenly stiffen, she quickly added, "It is the maid who has been with me for over ten years. She is about to be beaten to death! Your Highness, even if she has countless faults, it does not warrant ruining a nation or harming the people. To take her life for this is an excessive punishment!"
... ... That's great ... ... That's great ... ... '' She slowly reached for the bat handkerchief that had been hidden in her sleeve.
Xu Changmu's voice is powerful and resonant
You all know... The late Emperor mentioned...
Upon his utterance, the common people of Nanlin were filled with fear, and the soldiers guarding the gate, along with the military officials of the Luo surname, all knelt down, saying: "Your Highness, please quell your anger"
... ... Very well, I was born a Xu family member, and I will die a Xu family ghost ... ... Jin'er, please tell him ... ... I am sorry for him ... ... In the next life, A Nu will repay him ... ... We will be siblings again, and I will not let him worry about me anymore ... ...
He fixed his gaze on the prison head, a smile playing at the corners of his lips. "You have done well. However, the eunuch is here to proclaim the imperial edict; she must receive the decree and then leave."
... ... Jin'er, I do not wish to harm you ... ... after you go out ... ... do not mention me ... ... do not harbor any grievances ... ...
Xu Liu possessed martial skills and was certainly capable of evading with agility. Therefore, when he heard the sound of the whip cutting through flesh, he couldn't help but be taken aback. Upon hearing her muffled groan, he was completely stunned.
How did you come to Xiayuan to find me? Go to the Summer King’s residence and wait; I will meet you there as well
The sedan bearer spoke softly outside
In a gentle female voice, she said: "Someone asked me to help Miss Liu with the final arrangements, so that she looks better on her journey." She did not speak further
She was momentarily taken aback and instinctively followed this person's suggestion
Jin Er stepped forward and embraced her tightly, whispering, "Miss Liu, as we part today, we shall never meet again. Please... occasionally remember... us..."
Because the criminal Xu Liefeng incessantly curses Your Majesty, so ... ...
Then I beseech you, Your Highness, to speak a few kind words before His Majesty, and for the sake of the complete annihilation of the Xu family at the border, spare Xu Liefeng's life
One by one, the scholars removed their hats and tossed them aside. By the end of the night, only the slender figure of Rongsheng remained behind.
Aunt, your surname is Xu! Can't you think of Nanlin and consider us? Regardless of who is right or wrong, or who has harmed whom! At present, with the new king of Nanlin ascending the throne, the brothers are harmonious, and everything is peaceful. Why must you expose it and create unrest?
Life is filled with both joy and sorrow... Congratulations to you, Sir Yu...
All ... have lost their lives, not a single one has returned. ... Is she dreaming! She no longer wants the beautiful dreams of the past year, nor the dream of Fifth Brother returning to Nanlin. Please, let her return to that one-sided Anu; this time, she will live her life earnestly and will not indulge in extravagant thoughts again. She is merely a substitute for the Xu family, the little frog of the Xu family! ... They are the noble Xu people, so ... so. ... She no longer wants the beautiful dreams of the past year, nor the dream of Fifth Brother returning to Nanlin. Please, let her return to that one-sided Anu; this time, she will live her life earnestly and will not indulge in extravagant thoughts again. She is merely a substitute for the Xu family, the little frog of the Xu family! ... They are the noble Xu people, so ... so. ... Please! Let them live!
King Xia swept over each scholar wearing a bamboo hat, and suddenly, he noticed the slender figure of the scholar whose body was partially concealed by Rong Sheng.
I know...
Other bachelors followed suit, intentionally or unintentionally placing her in the middle
The Western Xuan Yin soldiers are attacking Xiao Zhou, intending to use the path of Xiao Zhou to directly assault Nan Lin, do you know this
The eunuch following closely unfolded the imperial edict and said: "By the mandate of Heaven ... ... "
Before long, a sedan chair came to a stop in front of the long bench. She was originally supposed to wait for the jailer to lead her inside, but unexpectedly, the jailer left her in place, while the criminal in the cell ahead of her was taken in. The jailer gave her a slight bow and followed the sedan chair as it departed
They are all gone! Yu Yanxian gritted his teeth and shouted angrily: "They all died on the battlefield! They disobeyed orders and did not return. The Western Xuan Yin soldiers crossed into the small state of Zhou, launching a surprise attack from the south. The Xu family army suffered heavy casualties, and not a single one of the Xu family members was left alive!" After speaking, he struck the iron bars, producing a loud noise.
Here are all scholars, there are no ordinary people. Does the King of Xia intend to provoke the anger of all nations by imprisoning all the scholars
The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, yet her eyes gradually turned red. "If they come back, it is likely to be a dead end; only a fool would return." Therefore, do not come back, do not return
What is going on? What are you searching for! The citizens in line have begun to stir.
The prison warden immediately lit a torch
No more sound
She replied in fear: "No... I have never heard of this... it is entirely fictitious..."
"... ... Jin'er, this is a good thing... ... I am going to see my father and brothers... ... I miss them very much... ... From now on, they can all rest well... ..." She turned to the prison head and slightly bowed. "In the past, it was my fault for not thinking carefully, almost causing you trouble... ... We are all raised by our parents, why should I cause you to suffer? Xu family's sixth daughter, Lie Feng, was rude earlier, please forgive me."
The princess saw that the King of Xia was not only silent but also trembling slightly. In her heart, she wished she could enter the palace to find His Majesty... This Xu Changmu was deliberately trying to sway the King of Xia with clever words; how could the prince not be aware of this
Changmu has not yet found a way to break the code Xu Changmu lowered his eyes
The military official of the Luo surname, Yin Qin, responds diligently
He then spoke to Xu Changmu:
"Are you trying to please like a dog? Then forget it... You are only in your twenties this year, with plenty of good days ahead... This dog life is not short..."
He is happy... that's good... In the future, Jin'er should also take care... You are more worldly than I am... Such words should not be spoken by me...
If King Xia does not believe, he may use the method of bloodletting to verify his identity
"Save me?" she murmured. "How can he save? What can he do to save?" Isn't this just dragging him down with her? ... She thought ... Although Fifth Brother seemed to have some affection for her, when faced with matters of life and death, he would be like the other fathers and brothers, and would not return.
He finally found a suitable veil hat to give to Jin'er. She hurried back behind the iron gate, hesitated for a moment, and said to her
Rong Sheng walked to the front and smiled faintly
Rong Sheng reacted swiftly, immediately picking up the hat and placing it on her head, almost dragging her as he hurried towards the city gate
What was his father's surname originally? If she tells him that she does not want to take the surname Xu and wishes to adopt their surname, would they be willing to accept that?
The prison warden felt uneasy.
"Forget it, you should find a longer veil, the longer it is, the better it can shield you from the sun"
So Miss Liu has someone she likes? Is that person good?
"... ... Rongsheng ... ..." How long has it been since we last met, even he has aged considerably?
Chang Mu speaks sincerely and truthfully. In the past, Chang Mu also hurt the little princess, yet she remains unbothered, always considering Chang Mu in every aspect. Moreover, the prince merely made a mistake with an arrow. The prince should know her kind nature; if someone treats her with a bit of kindness, she remembers it a hundredfold. If someone treats her with a bit of malice, as long as they turn back and reconcile with her, she will forget the wrongs done to her. She truly does not mind what the prince has done; otherwise, she would not have paved the way for the prince's grand wedding that day.
Since their marriage, King Xia has been mostly indifferent, often gazing into the distance. Although he wears a smile, it does not reach his eyes. His temperament is gentle, treating her with respect, yet they sleep in separate rooms, and their intimate relations occur on specific days each month. This is merely a custom of the Southern Lin royal family, modeled after the Great Wei's rules regarding intimacy, and there is nothing to dislike about it. Until a few months ago, when he unexpectedly visited her chamber on a non-designated day, she became pregnant... At that moment, she thought to herself, a mother is valued by her child, and she no longer fears that King Xia will take a concubine in the future... This is merely a custom of the Southern Lin royal family, modeled after the Great Wei's rules regarding intimacy, and there is nothing to dislike about it. Until a few months ago, when he unexpectedly visited her chamber on a non-designated day, she became pregnant... At that moment, she thought to herself, a mother is valued by her child, and she no longer fears that King Xia will take a concubine in the future... Her family will be solidified because of this child, and perhaps, King Xia will become closer to her because of this child... If she continues to entangle herself in this matter, it is hard to guarantee that he will not discover that she is actually conspiring...
"Miss Liu, please allow me to be so bold as to offend you. While you may wish to preserve your life, I too must protect those under my command. Each of us has our own duties to fulfill, and I ask for your understanding, Miss Liu." He ordered the iron gate to be opened while simultaneously drawing a long whip, prepared to thwart any attempt she might make to escape.
Yu Tingxian smiled and said: "You are still alive, Your Excellency, please issue the decree."
Close all the city gates! Today, if Xu Liu cannot be found, no one is allowed to leave the city gates!
What? What! Clang, clang, she desperately crawled towards the iron fence, but the length of the iron chain was limited, preventing her from moving beyond the corner. How could he allow this? What is Xiao Yuanxia thinking! The Xu family still has the eldest brother, the second brother, the third brother... to carry on the family line, not just the fifth brother...
... ... Chief, her surname is Xu, General Xu has always guarded Nanlin, this is his daughter ... ... Should we ... ... '' someone whispered, the words echoing unusually clearly in the empty long corridor
Quickly put handcuffs and leg irons on her, lock her in the corner, and stuff her mouth with cotton cloth. The few stunned guards reacted and dragged her to the corner. Perhaps due to the unbearable pain, she surprisingly did not struggle.
"It's done, it's empty, let's go." She was stunned
"Your Excellency, the imperial decree has been issued, but there are some matters that were not included in the decree. I wonder if Tingxian could inform her about them?"
How could he return to Beijing? What would he return to Beijing for... How is that possible? How is that possible!
Xiao Yuanxia promptly grasped her arm, preventing her from kneeling to plead. "Princess, do not kneel; you are with child. It is said that sisters influence one another. If she truly is like your own sister, then it would be better to sever ties with her early on."
Please stuff the cotton pad between the iron chains, cover the handcuffs and leg shackles with the cloak, and do not make a sound.
The military officer of the Luo family chuckled twice. "Do I even need to say it..." Before he could finish his sentence, he was struck hard in the back by a long whip. In pain, he cried out and turned to curse, "Who is it... Your Highness!"
"Lift all the bamboo hats; only after I have seen will you be allowed to leave. Otherwise, not a single citizen of the city shall be permitted to depart."
The person speaking opened the carriage window, aligning his gaze with the veil above. Then, he closed the window and smiled
She slowly performed the final master-apprentice ritual around the scholars, and then stepped forward, leaving Rongsheng's shadow behind. King Xia noticed that her hair color was slightly unusual, but he did not pay much attention to it, attributing it merely to the sunlight
She hurriedly extinguished the flames, her mind unsettled. "You ... ... "
Even Fifth Brother should not come back
Xu Liefeng let out a cold laugh. "You want me to endure the injustice and think of you, but have you ever thought of me? Now that Xiao Jinfeng has ascended to the throne, if I do not make a scene, everyone will know, and I fear I will be silently harmed. Why do you not consider my situation, yet expect me to think of you?"
"Everyone go down now," a woman's voice outside said in a low tone
"... ... Anu will not ... ..." she murmured, slowly waking from her dream. In her childhood, whenever her father, elder brother, second brother, and third brother went to the frontier, one of her brothers would always hold her and say the same words— we will never bring shame to the Xu surname
Isn't Xu Liefeng the daughter of General Xu
This face, still bearing the pain of losing a father and brother, is nonetheless extraordinarily beautiful, completely unlike the plain-looking man of the past. The fierce wind... had once been together with Scholar Xie Fei Guan, and for more than a year now, has been in constant company with this face...
... ... go ... ... all go far away ... ... should not come back ... ... do not come back ... ...
Xu Changmu fell silent for a moment, then gradually raised the corners of his mouth, ultimately bursting into hearty laughter that was hard to look away from. As his laughter subsided, his demeanor stood out uniquely, and he elegantly brushed aside the hem of his garment to kneel down.
The Luo surname military officer kneeling on the ground wanted to raise his head to see what was happening, but the one with the broken voice was kicked mercilessly by the Summer King from his horse
Lord Yu, the criminal Xu Liefeng possesses martial skills and, out of necessity, has locked her in the corner.
After he stepped out of the sky prison, his expression remained unchanged as he said: "Close it."
You are a scholar, daring to speak such rebellious words; this king cannot do anything to you. May I ask, Scholar Rongsheng, what status do you intend to return to the State of Zhou with this time? The ruler of the State of Zhou has sent a letter of surrender, allowing the royal family to preserve their lives, free from worries for a lifetime. Do you wish to return as a prince to save the suffering?
Xiao Yuanxia furrowed his brows and looked towards the open doorway of the study.
He returned to the table and sat down, glancing at the military strategy once more, his eyes filled with regret
In the sky prison, he often encountered such situations, where prisoners would lunge at him in an attempt to struggle and escape. Therefore, he was already experienced with this whip, having calculated her reactions in advance
She tried to take a few steps, feeling somewhat weak. "... ... it is ... ..."
As soon as he stepped through the iron gate, he keenly noticed her turning away from the iron railing. He was startled, thinking she was about to lunge at him, and thus swung the whip towards her
Xu Liefeng felt a slight confusion. Was she not the only one to be executed today? The executioner must be quite busy. After a moment, another sedan chair arrived, and the bearers said to her, "Hurry up, we are running out of time." She remained silent and directly entered the chair. The sedan chair was smaller, and there was a thick cotton cushion on the seat, with cotton padding even filling the edges.
Yu Yanxian recovered quickly. He touched the back of his hand, which was still aching, and smiled, saying: "Don't worry, there are still the Fang family. Even without the Xu family, we have the Fang family army. It was about time for a change. The Xu clan has probably been wiped out. They have worked too hard for too long and deserve a good rest. Let's go, father-in-law"
Yu Yanxian said expressionlessly
... ... Xu Liuling received the decree ... ... Thank you, Your Majesty Dafeng ... ... the grace of King Xia ... ... '' she said weakly.
The crowd trembled as they forcibly stuffed cotton cloth into her mouth, binding her hands and feet tightly, rendering her unable to move
He walked to the entrance of the sky prison, glanced back at the dark and eerie prison, and then shut the door firmly.
King Xia glanced over the long line at the city gate and summoned the gatekeeper. "Are there no suspicious women? Why are there fewer guards at this city gate?"
The little princess is the one whom the late emperor entrusted us to protect. Chang Mu truly does not wish for his father and brothers to meet the late emperor in the afterlife, feeling ashamed and covering his face. Regardless of how many wrongdoings the little princess has committed, as long as the late emperor has not revoked his decree, Chang Mu must protect her to the end
She suddenly opened her eyes, and the iron chains clanked violently.
The summer king opened his mouth several times, yet he could not utter a single word. His throat kept rolling, directly falling upon her face. After a long while, he finally produced a sound, low and clear.
The bachelor slightly lowered his head, making it difficult to discern his expression. Who had once told him in person that no matter where he was in the palace, she would always find him
Miss Liu, even if you have grievances, speaking here... those adults cannot hear you, can they
Extinguish all the torches! In an instant, it is pitch black
What about Fifth Brother
A giant map of the southern territories hung on the wall. Xiao Yuanxia gazed at it for a long time, then walked to the table and opened the second volume of "Changmu Military Strategy." He flipped through the pages, and when he reached the section on the Western Xuan Yin troops, it was written at the bottom: No solution.
She attempted to escape
It doesn't matter, she told herself this in prison, and was glad they wouldn't come back... Why...? He will come back...? She... she is Anu! She is not the other brothers of Fifth Brother, did he make a mistake?
However, she caused him to be unable to have offspring, she... She slowly took out a handkerchief and carefully folded it. "Jin'er... Since... Fifth Brother has been in contact with you all... Is he planning to leave with Miss Chunlian..."
The faint sound of footsteps seemed to echo from a distant place, one step after another, arriving at the iron gate
Tears welled up in Jin Er's eyes as she carefully picked up the comb to brush her long hair. "See, I told you, being a lowly subject is a bit hard, but life is long; it's dangerous to associate with the royal family. You never know how they might stab you in the back... You never intended to harm the late emperor, did you?"
They will not return
Anu will not! She jumped out of her elder brother's embrace, took a few steps, and shouted loudly: "Father, take care! Father, wait for Anu to grow up, to protect you and Nanlin!" It was too far; Father could not hear her at all. She walked back in silence and saw the astonished expression on her elder brother's face.
He was taken aback. "You ... ... "
Rong Sheng laughed heartily. "What little Zhou Kingdom prince is there now? I will leave the city to pay homage to the Xu family and then return directly to the little Zhou Kingdom. King Xia, please consider that Rong Sheng was once a prince and heed the words of someone who has been there. The fall of the little Zhou Kingdom was not due to a lack of capable ministers, but because the ruler could not hear their voices; it was not that they were unwilling to sacrifice, but that the ruler was blinded. The little Zhou is adjacent to Nanlin, which is filled with countless legends, and the people of the little Zhou Kingdom are well aware of this! The fall of the little Zhou Kingdom was not due to a lack of capable ministers, but because the ruler could not hear their voices; it was not that they were unwilling to sacrifice, but that the ruler was blinded. The little Zhou is adjacent to Nanlin, which is filled with countless legends, and the people of the little Zhou Kingdom are well aware of this! Nanlin has capable ministers from the Xu family, Nanlin has a ruler who does not fear giving power to his ministers, and Nanlin has a mutual trust between ruler and subjects... The little Zhou Kingdom is small in territory and few in population, but everyone hopes to share even half of Nanlin's legends! Let a few members of the Xu family be given to the little Zhou Kingdom! Let a few kings from Nanlin be given to the little Zhou Kingdom! We have always envied your legends... We are watching. But now, the little Zhou has disappeared from history, what about Nanlin? Ha, it turns out we were mistaken; Nanlin and little Zhou are not different at all. Look at the present, we are walking the same path, only the little Zhou Kingdom has reached the end first, and now, we are waiting for you!"
Thank you, Your Majesty, for the grace of the King of Xia
Luo Qiuluo spoke softly: "Your Highness, the Southern Lin Kingdom is flourishing, how could the mere Western Xuan Yin soldiers possibly destroy the great land of Southern Lin? General Xu and his men are but inferior subjects, not comparable to true Xu people, which is why they have met their demise. The Fang family is a genuine lineage of renowned generals from Southern Lin; although their reputation may be slightly inferior to that of the Xu people, Fang Sanlang has already taken command and will surely be able to repel the Western Xuan forces."
Xu Liu had never been to the capital, nor did he hold any official position, but as a scion of a military family, who among them lacked skill? During several festive events in the capital, he witnessed her leading the charge with her sword, bow, and horse, making a remarkable impression, showing no understanding of the need for discretion. In every aspect, she surpassed the Fang and Luo families. At that moment, he praised her exceptional skills, lamenting that she was unwilling to endure hardship at the border to defend the southern territory. However, now he feared he would have to face the consequences.
Miss Liu, do not let those jailers come near you; their hands are dirty. Others may be unaware, but we all know that you have absolutely not committed any acts of disloyalty or injustice against Nanlin. Walk on your own, and do not let anyone bump into your veil.
As she leaped into the sedan chair, she collided with the man inside. He let out a low exclamation and immediately embraced her, helping her to sit securely. "Are you well, Sixth Miss..."
Xu Liefeng felt the handkerchief on her chest burning hot. She heard King Xia say:
Xiao Yuanxia was taken aback. "He... he actually returned to the capital?" He pondered for a moment. "Have him come over."
Chang Mu is willing to exchange his life for another's life
The prison head responded ambiguously with a sound.
The Xu family is a clan of the Xu people, unrelated to the inferior populace. If in the future, anyone is heard spreading rumors, they shall be subjected to twenty lashes without exception
General Xu has protected the home and the nation, and this is how you treat his daughter! Even if you want her to die, you should at least let her leave in peace. Is this how you torment her?
Bachelor Rongsheng smiled faintly, lowering his head to busy himself with unlocking her handcuffs and leg shackles. "Do not speak, just listen to me. Soon, we will exit the carriage, and you must rely on your own feet to walk out of the city. No matter what, even if you cannot walk, if you wish to survive, you must get out."
... ... Hmm? Is the injury on my face not healed yet ... ... Don't tell Fifth Brother, I have seen the execution at Nanlin ... ... The head was covered with a burlap sack ... ... Please, the person collecting the body, do not move the burlap ... ... Just bury it like this ... ... Fifth Brother will not see it ... ...
Naturally, there will be someone to accompany him. Alright, you haven't replied to me yet, do you want to wear the white from the Xu family
She stepped out of the dungeon in handcuffs and shackles, the glaring sunlight still made her squint even through the veil
In Nanlin, apart from Fifth Brother, she felt no attachment whatsoever. ... When she arrives at Jiuchuan, there are many people she wishes to meet, her father and brothers, as well as Fourth Sister ... ... Perhaps, there is also His Majesty and that person. ... ... ... A woman who has remained in the inner palace and has never seen the world ... ? ... How is it that in the end, everyone gathers together?
Xiao Yuanxia's hands trembled violently for a long time, and he forced a smile as he said: "What a clever move, Xu Changmu. Your eloquence as a scholar is truly remarkable, attempting to sway emotions? Back in the day, when I shot that arrow, she probably hated me more than anything else, and would she even guard the southern border for me?"
At present, is her life being dragged by the title of princess?
Jin Er held back her tears, took out the key to unlock her handcuffs, then helped her remove her clothing and change into a white dress. She touched the cloth tightly held in her hand. "This is..."
Your Highness
Yu Yanxian interjects
The corners of her mouth gently lifted. "Fortunately... indeed, a well-informed scholar... is different... not scared away... Rongsheng... how long do you think I can live like this... why take risks for me..."
Yu Yanxian added blandly:
Xiao Yuanxia personally stepped forward to help him up. "What crime has Xu Changmu committed?" Xu Changmu took the opportunity to rise and glanced at the princess present.
Xiao Yuanxia squinted his eyes and asked in a stern voice, "Does she know as well?"
... ... The final path, do I walk with my head held high by myself ... ... Of course, I do ... ...
Lord Yu ... ... Lord Yu ... ... I beg you ... ... please spread the word ... ... my surname is not Xu ... ... do not look for my fifth brother, he is innocent ... ... Lord Yu ... ... Lord Yu ... ... do not seek him ... ...
The commoners have been unable to see the King of Xia for three days outside the Xia Palace, so upon learning that the King has come to the Xia Garden today, they hurried over to make an attempt.
With a crack, he loosened his grip, and the long whip fell to the ground
"... ..." she cried out eagerly yet weakly: "... ... father-in-law ... ... father-in-law, he didn't deceive me, did he? My father and brothers lost their lives on the battlefield, didn't they?"
I want to escape from the capital through the sky prison, and this is the farthest distance, which is why they have all been transferred to guard another city gate. King Xia responded and then looked at the citizens in the city. Suddenly, his gaze stopped on a person wearing mourning clothes. He remained silent for a long time and then asked: "Which family is in mourning today?"
That is it. How dare a lowly maid spread rumors? Is she trying to say that the late emperor insulted Lady Xu or insinuate that General Xu was cuckolded? With such a person by your side, how can I feel at ease? The servants who heard those words have already left before her; she must go down and apologize.
Jin Er forced a smile, touched the fire starter, and lit it to ignite the torch. With just this one glimmer of light, she came face to face with Xu Liefeng, startling her so much that she dropped the starter.
She has a deep affection for Wu Ge, yet she does not wish to leave a message for him. After he leaves Beijing, he can become Bachelor Xie Fei and spread his wings anew, which is truly wonderful.
He suddenly chuckled lightly. "Your fifth brother has returned to the capital, did you know? He directly requested an audience with King Xia!"
This brand cannot be borrowed for his use, otherwise he will lose his bachelor's qualification. However, this is a last resort; even if it is known in the future, what of it? How many countries in this world wish to privately use the exemption? Only by preserving his title of bachelor can he avoid being used by other nations. Rest assured, he has his own way to leave the capital. Speaking of which, today is truly fortunate; there are those from Nanlin seeking official hats, circling around the capital, with firecrackers everywhere, and the sky filled with smoke from the fireworks, obscuring many faces. Sixth Miss, we must leave.
These scholars, all wearing mourning attire, are her esteemed teachers from the Academy of Scholars.
In the vast sea of people, he is able to find her.
The little princess often mentioned the prince in front of Chang Mu. Over the past year, she sincerely hoped that the prince would soon become a leisurely prince. Apart from the Xu family, her heart was devoted to the prince and Nan Lin. She once expressed that if one day she could leave for the capital and stay at the border, she would definitely guard Nan Lin, granting the prince a realm of freedom.
Do I really have to point it out? Do you have to involve so many people? I have already ensured that you can leave without suffering, so why stir up more trouble? Do you not realize that with your death, your fifth brother can also be liberated? As long as you come out obediently, I will not touch him
He told her that it was a meeting of minds
The warden's eyes reddened, and at the moment he trembled while locking the prison gate, a piercing scream erupted from within—"Ah—ah ah ah—" soaring into the sky
Thank you, Prince, for your willingness to return Xu Liewen to Xu Wu. Xu Liewen is the sixth daughter of the Xu family, and Anu belongs to the Xu family; she is the one whom Xu Wu has long admired, and she has no further connection to him by surname. In life and in death, she is solely surnamed Xu; she belongs only to the Xu family, and she belongs only to Xu Wu of Nanlin and Scholar Xie Fei.
Consider your family... One can only blame General Xu for not being strict in educating his children, which has tarnished his reputation. How could His Majesty be at fault? Let us go
Today, we shall temporarily become members of the Xu family, accompanying them on this day of Xu Liu's execution.
Xu Liefeng, you must die today. You blame this king, but in the future, you will understand the great effort this king has put into protecting Nanlin. Tell me, do you still have no solution for the Western Xuan Yin soldiers?
She appeared exceedingly weak, every movement exuding an air of illness. Slowly, she pulled down her hat and tossed it aside, her pair of dull, beautiful eyes gradually meeting his gaze.
Jin Er let out a cold laugh. "Criminal? In the past, everyone called her Miss Liu when they saw her, but today, knowing she has lost her value, they have changed their tune to call her a criminal. It turns out you are even worse than us lowly commoners."
He let out a low sigh and said: "It is precisely because of ignorance that the late emperor was harmed... Xu Wuchangmu, both the Emperor and I witnessed it, how could it be false?"
He trembled slightly and said in a low voice
He was delighted by this, believing it to be the result of a perfect union with the other half of life, little did he know, it was a bitter irony of blood ties
He clenched his fist and casually asked
"Is everyone out? Lock the door." The iron chain clanged loudly, securing the iron gate tightly. The warden had been here for many years; even in complete darkness, he could still navigate. He said wearily, "It's time to go."
The guards outside the prison all trembled
Yu Yanxian was astonished
The father-in-law hurriedly whispered, "My lord, it is time to leave. It is better not to touch upon matters that should not be heard."
The sedan chair moved quietly, and in the blink of an eye, it had entered the bustling street. The unusual clamor puzzled her; the mournful cries sounded as if someone were in mourning. She shifted her gaze to the window of the sedan chair and was taken aback once more.
... ... is.
General Xu has just departed, and Your Majesty, unable to bear the sight of the Sixth Miss in a prison cart, has permitted the use of a sedan chair instead
The prison warden groped around and touched her cold cheek, removing the cloth from her mouth. He whispered
"Come here." He summoned the guards. "In accordance with the command of this king, return to the palace. Whoever dares to stop shall go with her!"
She did not respond
So... is it that decades later, Fifth Brother comes down... she can smile and approach him... can we be siblings again? ... If he says no, then she would shamelessly say, can we change it to lifelong partners... just for a lifetime... let this little frog have her wish fulfilled...
The companion behind Rong Sheng tightly grasped Xu Liefeng's arm, preventing her from leaving.
"Why are you not like yourself anymore?" Jin Er choked back her tears. "Why has the Xu family suddenly disappeared? Why is the Fifth Young Master also... Wasn't the Summer King once very close to you? Why didn't he come to your rescue? Today is clearly the day of your execution, yet the eldest son of the Yu family from Nanlin, after the date of your beheading was set, requested His Majesty to personally parade through the streets today to receive his official cap... This is simply a demonstration!" Today is clearly the day of your execution, yet the eldest son of the Yu family from Nanlin, after the date of your beheading was set, requested His Majesty to personally parade through the streets today to receive his official cap... This is simply a demonstration!
It is said that some of General Xu's former subordinates wish to rescue his daughter and are planning to contact Xu Changmu, but currently, the capital is under tight security
She lowered her eyes, feeling that her past had truly been in vain, allowing those who were not from Nanlin to save her
The Summer King scrutinized him for a moment, then his gaze fell on the red badge at his waist. "Are you all scholars?"
The sedan chair traveled for a while and then stopped at a certain place. She heard the bearers say again:
The warden's complexion had turned as pale as that of a corpse. The Xu family had always been loyal, how could they lie? Although Xu Liu's reputation was not as illustrious as that of his other brothers, he had only been involved in fights and disturbances, never resorting to deceitful schemes to sow discord. His teeth chattered as he attempted to speak in a calm manner
A prison guard led Xu Liefeng away. She was shackled at her feet, moving at an exceedingly slow pace, and the guard surprisingly matched her speed. After a while, she was brought to a corner by the wall, where a series of long boards lay horizontally in front of her, perfectly concealing her figure.
So Miss Liu recognized my voice. That voice barely carried a hint of mischief. Those of us in this line of work are all rational; we understand that certain people are off-limits and therefore do not approach them. For the past few months, there has been a scoundrel wanting to redeem Miss Chunlian... Fifth Young Master? Please line up.
As Xu Liefeng passed by the Summer King, he did not lower his gaze at her; his handsome eyes slightly glanced forward, making it impossible for others to discern his current expression.
Why aren't you saying anything? Let everyone know! I will spread the word for you! How could you harm the emperor?
He came to his senses, took one last look at the iron gate, and replied, "I am leaving"
What a great ambition... Those of you here can leave, but if there is a person from Nanlin among you, leave her behind, and you may depart.
"So what exactly do you want?" The prison chief scolded, "Am I afraid they will return to the capital? How could the royal family harm the Xu family for no reason? Only you, Xu Liu! Only you would cause trouble and force the royal family to take action! If anyone is to blame for harming the Xu family, it is you, Xu Liu, who is the root cause! What have you done for Nanlin that justifies us paying with our lives for you!"
"Your Highness, Xu Wuchang requests an audience outside the Summer Garden" reported the guard outside
"Aunt..." He was somewhat infuriated, but his tone was forced to soften: "Please, spare us our lives! If you keep quiet, all the soldiers in the dungeon will thank you. We still want... want to live and return to see our families... You might want to wait; perhaps General Xu will be able to save you when he returns to the capital..."
... ... all is well ... ... Thank you, Jin'er. In the past ... ... apart from Fifth Brother ... ... I actually did not pay much attention to the inferior people ... ... only now do I realize ... ... if only I were like you all ... ...
Lord Yu ... ... I beg you to tell them ... ... not to seek Xu Changmu ... ... I ... ... I am not Xu Liu ... ...
Spare my life? Whose life should be spared?
General Xu will be buried according to the Xu family customs, and the Xu people will have their share, as will your father and brothers; this matter I can decide. " After a pause, he fixed his gaze on the young man before him, whose beauty surpassed that of jade by three points, and suddenly felt a surge of jealousy. He said: "Xu Liefeng is accused of attempting to poison the late emperor, and Your Majesty insists on death by a thousand cuts. Let us make a deal, Xu Wuchangmu; you are the only one left in this world pretending to be of the Xu family. To prevent your descendants from being mistaken for the true Xu clan in the future, if you are willing to undergo castration... the princess is willing to accumulate virtue, using the child in her womb to exchange for Xu Liefeng's escape from the suffering of death by a thousand cuts, allowing her to depart more easily and facilitating your retrieval of the body.
Xiao Yuanxia finally remembered that upon leaving the prince's residence today, she heard an unrestrained maid beside her, so she ordered someone to drag her away and beat her to death. His expression darkened slightly as he said
Today, Emperor Fang personally requested to oversee the execution of the criminal Xu Liefeng. Just before the execution, he was struck by a sudden inspiration and lifted the burlap cloth, only to discover that someone had replaced Xu Liefeng with Li Daitao. Currently, a citywide manhunt is underway, and anyone who dares to harbor him will not be spared
How do you plan to protect her
... ... Fifth Brother ... ... Is he doing well ... ... '' Her voice was hoarse, like a broken gong.
He said softly: "Princess, from whose mouth did you hear that Xu Liu and I are siblings?"
I am not doing this for Xu Liu, but for you, Princess. Do you know what that girl said? She told the servants in the mansion that a person's life should be spent following the right master. Xu Liu is shameless, constantly seducing King Xia and causing chaos. If it weren't for my young lady diverting King Xia's attention, today the Southern Lin royal family would have faced a tremendous scandal. My young lady is truly a great benefactor of Southern Lin.
... ... will implicate you all ... ... I ... ... do not want to harm anyone anymore ... ...
Your Highness!" Luo Qiuluo exclaimed: "The wind has accompanied me for many years! My bond with her is like that of sisters, like my own arm. Is this not akin to severing my arm? Your Highness..."
The Empress? She was taken aback and exclaimed, "Impossible!"
"You recognized me, Lord Li. Do not return; just stay in Nanlin. After all, Xiao Zhou has already become a vassal of Xixuan, and Nanlin is not far away. It is all the same."
When all the bachelors had left, he kicked the horse's belly and shouted:
Xu Changmu fell silent for a moment, a hint of extreme irony playing at the corners of his mouth. He said:
Xu Liefeng shouted angrily
The prison warden lowered his head and waved his hand. "Take her away, it would be unfortunate if the time is missed. Miss Jin, please stay, if anything happens, it would not be good for you to be misunderstood."
He is probably fine. The Xia King has placed him under house arrest in Xia Garden, where he seems to be writing military strategies and not allowing anyone else to enter. Once he finishes writing, he will be allowed to leave the capital.
The sedan chair has blended into the crowd of people wearing mourning attire
Jin Er let out a sound, feeling how quickly her thoughts shifted from the person she liked to the Fifth Young Master. She carefully gathered her long hair, placed a veil hat on her, and ensured that not a single strand of hair was exposed before asking: "Miss Liu, can you walk by yourself?"
Xu Liefeng, have you lost your mind? Do you think there aren't heavy troops guarding outside? Do you think escaping from the dungeon means freedom... Why aren't you speaking?
Please, please. Yu Tingxian smiled and looked at the dark corner of the wall. You also have your day...
The prison warden did not dare to meet her gaze, which seemed to convey the message, "It turns out that my surname Xu is a mistake; it turns out that I, Xu, was born to serve as a beast of burden for Nanlin, enduring until death, even if falsely accused, I must swallow it all down."
The prison warden let out a sigh, his face showing confusion. After pondering for a long time with his head down, he finally said: "Alright. The Xu family cannot leave a complete corpse for Nanlin, so let it be... in memory of General Xu."
Rong Sheng had long abandoned his status as a prince ten years ago. Now, returning in the guise of a prince, he may live a life free from worries, yet he is merely a pawn under the dominion of the Western Xuan, unable to assist many common people. I will establish an academy in that territory of Western Xuan, using the status of a scholar, which the people of Western Xuan cannot easily challenge, to aid the citizens who were once subjects of the small state of Zhou.
In these days, the petty person does not dare to let her starve, nor does he dare to allow her to speak freely; he can only send someone to force-feed her, and only then can she manage to eat a few bites
How long has it been? Even a grown man can hardly endure it any longer. Where does she get the strength to call out? Go and remove it.
She didn't avoid or dodge, she just turned around to face him. At this moment, she covered her face with both hands, and fresh blood flowed out from between her fingers.
Hey... They would be willing. She feels that over the past year, her relationship with her brothers has made progress. In the past, she cared a lot about whether they liked her, often causing trouble to attract their attention. Now, she has learned not to deliberately care about whether they like her; it is enough that she likes them. She even feels that there has been a bit of progress, at least her second brother in the capital has gone from speaking to her three sentences to five, which is indeed an improvement
"Such royalty, such southern descent." Rong Sheng scoffed lightly and pulled down his hat.
It turned out that it was not a demand from oneself, but rather a declaration made to her in a tone of resentment
Yes. Xu Lie Feng intended to assassinate the former emperor. His Majesty Da Feng intended to execute him by Ling Chi, but considering that Queen Xia was already pregnant and General Xu had made great contributions, Xu Liu was able to be executed privately and without suffering. Please rest assured, Miss Liu, that the executioner this time is the number one executioner in Nanlin, approved by King Xia, and there will be no pain.
My lord! I have urgent matters... Please spare me, my lord! Luo Qiuluo, the queen of the Xia Kingdom, showed an anxious expression as she approached. She was taken aback by the decorations on the desk and wall in the study. Although the border was already guarded by the Fang family, why was he still looking at the military strategy of the Xu family?
He saw Xu Liefeng still smiling coldly, gritted his teeth, and ordered his subordinates to bring the chains
Just for this reason? It's not in vain that she has been constantly thinking of you.
Are the Xu family truly deceiving us as inferior citizens? Are they really not Xu people?
Out of sight, out of mind, one can pretend that the whip never fell.
Ordinary people would instinctively take a few steps back, then they took the opportunity to put leg irons and handcuffs on the prisoner.
I want to shout it out loud so that everyone knows! Let people know what good things the descendants of the Xiao family have done! Xiao Yuanxia threw poison at me, and Xiao Jinfeng claimed that the imperial edict was written by her. I am not a criminal, I am a witness...
She looked at him deeply, and tears rolled down her cheeks. "Because the wind... is it not speaking ill of Xu Liu? Xu Liu intends to harm Your Majesty, even if it is just to say a few words... what of it?"
Haha, Xu Wuchang, your crime is truly remarkable. If this is considered a crime, then who would dare to be loyal to Nanlin? The Nanlin royal family currently has only one daughter and one son, so where would a little princess come from? Please do not mention it again in the future
Xu Liefeng was stunned. Which play is being sung now? Why does it seem that everyone has taken a liking to singing opera recently, leaving her completely bewildered
... ... Do not ... ... Do not want ... ...
Xiao Yuanxia glanced away for a moment, then shifted his gaze back and continued speaking:
The Xu family is no more, he returned to the capital hoping to turn the tide and save you, his sister
Miss Liu, if you stop screaming, we won't stuff your mouth. This way, everyone will be better off.
Indeed, it is the scholars! Here, among the scholars, there is not a single person from Nanlin who has not heard of the illustrious reputation of the Xu family of Nanlin. The Xu family of Nanlin, who will not give up until the last soldier falls, and who dedicates their entire lives to Nanlin, even we, the scholars who do not hail from the nation, are willing to pay our respects.
The complexion of the prisoner at the head of the cell turned even paler, as he entered with several guards. He ordered someone to light a torch in the corner, and the dim light allowed him to see at a glance that the sixth daughter of the Xu family was slightly disheveled, much like when she was imprisoned in the celestial prison. Her expression was full of resentment, and her hair ornaments were all scattered, presenting a very disheveled appearance.
Upon hearing these words, her heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her head.
... ... Shouting didn't help, did it... The voice was hoarse, losing its past vitality.
Xu Lie Feng looked at Jin Er with confusion. Jin Er's face was full of tears and unwillingness. What's going on again? All of this is just a play. When the play is over, we can close our eyes and rest. Why is she crying?
Is it not Xu Liu?
The servant lowered his head and choked, saying, "Yes."
...My lord, what do you think about it?... She shouted hoarsely.
Xiao Yuanxia swept over him, covered in dust. It seemed like he had rushed back without resting all night. The dust on his boots was thick, his white clothes were covered in dirt, and even his neatly tied black and shiny long hair was slightly disheveled. ... This Xu Changmu is truly clever. Today, he is not using the identity of a scholar, but the identity of Xu's Changmu...
No, it's not our concern. It was the day when the criminals learned that General Xu had left, shouting at the top of their lungs...
She widened her eyes at the words.
Miss Liu, the time has come. She opened her eyes in confusion and turned towards the dark figure beside her.
King Xia saw a person rushing over and kneeling in front of Rong Sheng... He recognized this person as Li Mo, the envoy from the Kingdom of Xiao Zhou, and that person was... "The prince of the Kingdom of Xiao Zhou?"
She looked at the sedan window in astonishment.
Yes, yes, I am not Xu Liu... I am just a child adopted out of sympathy by General Xu... I come from a humble background... I am not worth saving... Please, don't go looking for Xu Changmu... Sir, I beg you...
King Xia looked at him expressionlessly and said:
Xiao Yuanxia smiled faintly and said:
This...
"Strange..." Rongsong paid attention to her progress and said to her companion next to her, "There are so many people passing through the city gate today... No, it's the people entering and leaving who are being strictly checked! I recognize them, they are from the Nanlin Luo family!"
Xiao Yuanxia smiled and said, "It's okay. The Queen should know everything she needs to know."
No, no! Miss Liu... Jin took a deep breath. "Even the heavens are helping... Just wait..." She quickly calmed down, rushed out of the dungeon in the dark, and shouted loudly at the prison guards, "What's wrong with you? How dare you let Miss Liu's eyes be kept in the dark! How long has it been since she saw the light!"
Only scholars can smoothly enter and exit various countries. If the Southern Royal Family wants to capture scholars, even if it's one or two, daring to publicly deal with dozens of scholars is truly provoking anger. Have you forgotten? Perhaps you don't have many friends in the South, but after spending more than a year in the Scholar's Hall, you are more studious than anyone else. Each scholar is your master, and how can a teacher not save their disciple in distress? He unlocked her ankle shackles, quickly draped her in coarse cloth, and lifted her headgear when it obstructed. Perhaps you don't have many friends in the South, but after spending more than a year in the Scholar's Hall, you are more studious than anyone else. Each scholar is your master, and how can a teacher not save their disciple in distress? He unlocked her ankle shackles, quickly draped her in coarse cloth, and lifted her headgear when it obstructed. "You can't wear a woman's headgear, change it to a bamboo hat..." His voice suddenly disappeared.
Jin'er coldly glanced at the prison guard. "On your face, I see that if you don't want anyone to know about the good things you've done, don't take off your hood. Even the pleasant sounds of the past were caused by you all!"
Xu Changmu finally looked up at him and calmly said:
Why didn't you say it earlier?
The sedan chair stopped briefly, and the sedan carrier whispered, "Please come out quickly and enter the other sedan chair." She got up to leave the sedan, but the clinking of her ankle chains was drowned out by her crying. The sedan carrier, feeling anxious, forcibly pulled her out, while another sedan carrier quickly squatted down to wrap the ankle chains with cotton pads before forcefully pushing her into another small sedan chair.
How is it not possible? His Majesty's edict has been proclaimed, and Princess Dafeng has ascended to the throne
He originally had a serious expression, but suddenly noticed that the character "牛" was slightly curved, which was precisely the writing style commonly used by Xu Liefeng. He flipped through a few more pages, and upon closer inspection, every single character was written by her. ... Indeed, she had mentioned that Xu Changmu had poor eyesight, and that all of it was written by her on his behalf
I have long said this, my fifth brother has been saying it for a long time... Before the late emperor passed away, he issued an edict to strengthen the border defenses... Princess Dafei has also summoned my father back... My lord, it is not that no one has spoken up... It is that no one is willing to listen
"Don't you want to live?" he asked softly
"Commoner Xu Changmu has come to plead guilty." Upon finishing his words, the young and handsome man did not hesitate to lift his robe and kneel down
Xiao Yuanxia cast a faint glance at her, and she immediately fell silent
With a sneer, it sounded muffled, as if emanating from within a mass of soft fabric, filled with sarcasm, clinging to him like a shadow.
No... I brought this upon myself, it is all my fault... Yu Yanxian... The clanging sound continued incessantly, she kept trying to crawl towards the iron gate, desperately pleading with the iron door:
He took off her single-sided earring, tied up her long hair like a man, and then helped her put on a wide-brimmed hat, concealing a third of her appearance. He took out a redwood plaque from his bosom and hung it at her waist, speaking softly:
May I ask, Your Highness, has Xu Jialiang ever mentioned to you that the second volume of "Changmu Military Strategy" is not the conclusion?
Xiao Yuanxia was taken aback. "No."
Jin Er's heart skipped a beat as she looked towards the lowered head of the prison warden, yet at that moment, she could not discern the reason behind it
She remains completely still
The desperate pleas lingered behind him
The princess widened her eyes
Did I not say that no one is allowed to enter the garden without my permission?" His tone was not harsh, but it was clear that his displeasure was evident to those who heard him
Absolutely impossible! She said, "The posthumous edict should be for King Xia, not for Xiao Jinfeng! His Majesty personally told me, how could it be fake?"
Xu Liushang is still unaware.
I'm afraid someone might suddenly come in and see Miss Liu. Shall I help you change clothes and comb your hair in the dark?
... Your Highness... Your Highness... Then, her tongue was cut off. Since then, she no longer spread rumors and was sent to a remote place. As for me, I am pregnant. In the history of the Southern Liang Dynasty, if a non-royal has a child, can they plead for a lighter punishment for one person? Let the wind decide...
The prison guard hesitated to make any moves.
King Xia squinted his eyes. "The prince of the Kingdom of Xiao Zhou must be careful with his words."
... ... Okay. ... ... Very good, very good... ... He is flying in the sky. ... ... Now I'm just afraid... ... What if he flies too high and no one accompanies him? I have been chasing him on the ground, but... ... Now I have to stop... ... Is Miss Chunlian really not good enough? ... ... My fifth brother deserves it... ... .
Miss Liu, we are just servants working for the royal family, mere insignificant individuals guarding the dungeon. Regardless of what has happened in the past, the fact remains that Princess Da Feng has ascended to the throne. Please consider the welfare of us lowly individuals and the families we support, and do not implicate us. Can you do that? Please be quiet! The more you say, the fewer options we have for survival! We will be silenced!
Exactly. It's best if you can think positively. The prison warden finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The princess stared at him upon hearing his words.
Anu. Her huge arms rarely managed to lift her up. Big brother looked at father's back, and said coldly, "Anyone can forget, except you. Look carefully at dad's back, this time he's going to the border to fight." He slowly turned his head and gazed at her. "We will never bring shame to the Xu family."
Rong Sheng lowered his head and looked at Li Mo, smiling and saying:
I have reviewed the border defense proposals you submitted to the late Emperor in recent years. Your military insights are exceptional, which explains why you have become a scholar of considerable repute. I will forward them to Her Majesty and urge her to earnestly consider all suggestions. It is truly regrettable that if you were not of a lowly status, I would have been able to employ you today. Therefore, during this period, you should complete the unfinished second volume of "Changmu Military Strategy" without any hindrance in leaving the capital. I will ensure that Her Majesty issues a decree to prevent the common people from spreading rumors that you are of lowly status, thus preserving General Xu's good reputation.
People come and go to the prison, only able to see a dimly lit corner with a person sitting against the wall.
Is that what the prince has realized? He chuckled lightly, with a proud expression: "The second volume of 'Changmu Bingce' has been kept in the palace for six or seven years. It turns out that only the King of Xia has taken it seriously; it turns out that only the King of Xia has realized that the second volume has not yet ended."
The prison guard reluctantly opened the prison door, trembling with fear, and approached the dark corner of the wall.
Prince!