Chapter 1203 509 Great Achievements
Han Lingfu hugged Bai Muxiao tightly, and his heart was full of tenderness and sweetness. These days, the empty heart seemed to be settled again, and the whole person relaxed.
"His Royal Highness," Bai Muxiao raised her head and looked at Han Lingfu, she bit her lower lip, half-drooping her eyes before speaking, and said slowly, "Xiao'er just heard from Xiao Lizi that His Highness is feeling recently. No... Your Highness is mad at Xiao'er?"
"How come?" Han Lingfu hurriedly said, "Xiao'er, why am I willing to blame you..."
"His Royal Highness..." Bai Muxiao smiled slightly, showing a moved look, sneering in her heart, "His Royal Highness, that day Xiao'er also suddenly heard that the imperial concubine was pregnant, so she was confused for a while... Xiao'er thought that when His Highness has a direct son in the womb of the prince and concubine, she doesn't want Xiao'er's mother and son..." She half-drooped her eyes a little uneasily.
Han Lingfu hurriedly grabbed Bai Muxiao's hand and assured, "Xiao'er, you believe me, I don't care about that child at all," that just represented his shame and helplessness.
"Xiao'er, only you and my child are the only heirs in my heart!" Han Lingfu said solemnly, wishing to open his heart to let Bai Muxiao know his intentions.
Bai Muxiao's heart still did not waver, and a sarcastic smile appeared in her heart: The only heir, but not the only child! After all, her standards are different from his!
"His Royal Highness, Xiao'er naturally believes in His Highness." Bai Muxiao bit her lower lip, "It's just...because of His Highness's doting on Xiao'er, she has always disliked Xiao'er..." She barely showed a slight With a pale smile, "His Royal Highness, the imperial concubine is always the concubine of your highness. It's all Xiao'er's fault. Rest assured, your highness, Xiao'er will work hard to please the prince and concubine in the future..."
Seeing Bai Muxiao's uneasy but pretending to be strong, Han Lingfu was heartbroken, and blamed himself for being too weak and relying on the strength of the Cui family, so that the woman he loved had to bow down to the woman Cui Yanyan. Yes, Cui Yanyan didn't like Xiao'er in the past, and she was in trouble everywhere. Now that Cui Yanyan is pregnant, she thinks she can rely on her, so I'm afraid she is even more confident!
That Xiao'er and the child in Xiao'er's womb don't know what it will be like...
His heart couldn't help but get irritated.
"It would be great if the concubine could give birth to the eldest son for His Highness." Bai Muxiao stroked her belly with her right hand and muttered, "The best thing in Xiao'er's belly is a daughter, in this case, the prince In the future, the concubine will be able to accommodate our mother and daughter..." As she spoke, there was a bit of sadness in her tone.
Han Lingfu was stunned, his eyes sank.
Yes, he was almost negligent. What if Cui Yanyan gave birth to a boy.
Even if Xiao'er had a son in her womb, the age gap between the first-born son and the concubine's son was too small, and it would be a big problem in the future. What's more, if Xiaoer gave birth to a daughter, then Cui Yanyan would be the eldest son in her womb. In the future, even if he wanted Xiaoer's child to inherit everything, it would not be so easy.
Moreover, with Cui Yanyan's temperament, once she is allowed to give birth to her eldest son, she doesn't know where she will be arrogant! Will she be able to accommodate Xiao'er and Xiao'er's children in the future?
The more Han Lingfu thought about it, the more solemn his face became, his fists clenched in disbelief. Cui Yanyan's child came at a wrong time.
Bai Muxiao meekly rested her head on Han Lingfu's chest and did not speak, but the corner of her eyes always kept Han Lingfu's expression, she saw that Han Lingfu seemed to have made up her mind, and said loudly, "Someone!"
Xiao Lizi walked over immediately, bowed and saluted: "What is your Highness' order?"
"Little Lizi, go and prepare some Baizhuoxiang for this palace..."
When Xiao Lizi heard this, he was shocked. This Baizhuoxiang is the secret incense in the palace, and it can be called the king of incense. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as "one inch of incense, one inch of gold", but this Baizhuoxiang is precious and precious, but there are two kinds of people who can't smell it. The reason is that it is difficult for women to get pregnant; the second reason is that it is easy for pregnant women to miscarry. Now the pregnant women in the Prince’s Palace are Concubine Bai and Concubine Cui Yanyan, and Concubine Bai is here. Who does His Highness want to use? This one hundred incense is self-evident.
Xiao Lizi didn't dare to say anything, so he could only lead the order to retire.
Bai Muxiao's mouth curled into a small smile...
Xiao Lizi left in a hurry and returned in a hurry.
Of course, there is no one in Baizhuoxiang Mansion. Xiao Lizi just explained that someone took the token of the Third Prince's Mansion to report to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the office of the matter handed over a letter of worship, so Xiao Lizi hurried back to report back, saying: "Your Highness, it's a post from Your Highness." Along with the post, there was a secret letter sealed with lacquer, and the secret letter was handed over to him by the person who came.
Han Lingfu hurriedly opened the letter and read it at a glance, his expression relaxed, and he said with a smile, "Xiao'er, the eldest brother invited me to Taibai Building, saying that things are done... I'll be back when I go!"
"Then Xiao'er is waiting for His Highness in Xinghui Courtyard." Bai Muxiao nodded meekly and sent Han Lingfu out in person before returning to Xinghui Courtyard.
Han Lingfu went and didn't come back until midnight.
On the next day, Lu Huaining, the commander of Jin Yiwei, who was ordered to investigate the assassination of the fifth prince, hurriedly entered the palace to ask the emperor to see the emperor, and stayed in the imperial study for an hour before coming out.
Then, a storm that shook the entire capital came!
Lu Huaining led Jinyiwei and others to surround Ning Wangfu with lightning speed.
On the same day, King Ning and his heir were imprisoned, and the entire palace of King Ning was sealed, and no one was allowed to enter or leave at will.
Immediately afterwards, boxes of letters and books were carried out by Jin Yiwei from Prince Ning's mansion...
The entire royal capital was full of turmoil, as if returning to a few years ago, when King Yan and the Marquis of Yongding forced the palace to rebel. At that time, the emperor was furious and blood flowed. In addition to King Yan and Hou Yongding being beheaded by the entire family, many officials in the royal capital were also involved in it. No bones were left, and the execution lasted for three full years. Today, the bloody smell of the entire Caishikou has not dissipated for nearly a month.
But now... in the royal capital, some keen noble families seem to smell the breath of the past again, and more and more mansions have learned from the Nangong Mansion to thank guests behind closed doors, hoping to escape this wave of turmoil.
Even the residences of several princes are no exception.
As if even the gods felt the tense atmosphere in the city, the originally clear sky suddenly turned gloomy in the afternoon, and a thick layer of dark clouds shrouded the capital, so heavy that it was almost breathless...
The southern border, thousands of miles away, is still like a cloud, and the scorching sun at noon is as hot as summer.
Yu Xiufan and Chang Huaixi hurriedly rode their horses in the direction of Yanding City.
At this moment, the faces of the two young people couldn't hide the joy.
Since the completion of the task of picking up corpses around Yanding City, Xiao Yi has re-issued the task to everyone. Because of his poor performance, Qiao Shenyu was sent to the Weng City to move bricks and work as a coolie. As for Yu Xiufan and Chang Huaixi, they were approved by Xiao Yi and asked them and several other teams to explore the terrain near Yanding City in order to draw a more complete map.
If it was before, Yu Xiufan and Chang Huaixi would probably find it boring and boring to explore the terrain, but since picking up those corpses with various dead and rotten smells, this new task is simply too relaxing and enjoyable!
This task has been carried out for several days. Every day, they leave the city at sunrise and return to the city at sunset. Their work and rest are very regular, but today is different. The two made an unexpected discovery, so they immediately returned to the city and planned to report to Xiao Yi.
Maybe it will be a great achievement! Their trip to Yanding City was not in vain!
Thinking about it, they were both excited.
stomping on...
The high city wall of Yanding City appeared in front of them. The two of them clamped the horse's belly and lowered their bodies. The horse galloped faster.
The two horses were getting closer and closer to the city wall. Yu Xiufan was about to declare his identity and let the soldiers on the city wall open the city gate, but he saw the heavy city gate in front of him slowly opening...
Yu Xiufan looked up at the city wall, and a bright smile appeared on his face.
"Brother, you came just in time! We just have something to report to you!" He waved his hand at Xiao Yi on the city wall and shouted at the top of his voice. It's good now, you don't have to go to the garrison to find big brother! It seems that he and Xiaoxizi have really good luck today!
On the city wall, in addition to Xiao Yi in purple robes, there are also Li Shoubei and General Manager Jing Qian, who are accompanying Xiao Yi to patrol the city defense.
Xiao Yi looked down at the two on the horse from the city wall, the corners of his mouth curled slightly.
In just a few days, these two once delicate young sons have been tanned as if they were black charcoal.
As soon as the two entered the city, they immediately flew off their horses and hurried up the stone steps leading to the upper part of the city wall.
At the same time, several defenders worked together to close the city gate below, and the heavy city gate made a creaking noise.
"Big brother!" Yu Xiufan was so excited, three steps turned into two, he came to Xiao Yi and clasped his fists and said, "Big brother, Xiao Xizi and I have something important to report!"
Yu Xiufan said enthusiastically, but Chang Huaixi, who was two steps behind him, frowned. If Xiao Yi and Li Shoubei were not here, he really wanted to shout out, who is Xiao Xizi!
Yu Xiufan didn't notice this, and looked at Xiao Yi expectantly.
Xiao Yi waved his hand, and everyone backed away ten paces in response to the order, and then heard Xiao Yi say, "Go ahead."
Yu Xiufan said quickly: "Brother, Xiao Xizi and I stumbled upon a path between the thorns in the northwest of the swamp today. We checked the map carefully, and this path was indeed not marked. We walked along the path. One mile, but I didn't dare to go far, look at its direction, maybe we can bypass the swamp..."
The swamp Yu Xiufan mentioned is located in the southwest of Yanding City, about a dozen miles away. Go to.
Every team that spends on exploration has a map in their hands, in order to better compare and complete them. At this location on the map, there is only one swamp clearly marked.
The swamp was surrounded by dense thorns, and the paths and intersections they saw were submerged by thorns.
A new road represents a new possibility. Maybe they can find a new marching route and take back Dengli City by surprise.
Xiao Yi's eyes flashed, and after pondering for a moment, he slowly said, "Xiao Fanzi, Xiao Xizi, do you dare to go and have a look?"
At this time, Chang Huaixi no longer cared about the nickname Xiaoxizi, and was even a little overjoyed. As far as he knew, Shizi would only use nicknames for people he was familiar with, just like Fu Xiaowei of the God Arm Camp now. !
Chang Huaixi held back her excitement, turned her head and exchanged glances with Yu Xiufan beside her, both of them could see each other's intentions, the two young men clasped their fists at Xiao Yi in unison, and answered in unison: "Sir Lord, this subordinate is willing to give it a try!"
Every word is sonorous and powerful, and there is a dazzling look on the face that is sun-baked!
Xiao Yilang laughed loudly, "Go ahead. Remember, although exploring the road is important, it is more important than your life. The life of the two of you is the first priority. If there is any danger, return immediately."
"Yes! Lord Shizi."
Yu Xiufan and Chang Huaixi hurried down the city wall, and Li Shoubei and the others stepped forward, and as before, crowded around Xiao Yi.
Xiao Yi looked down at the two of them from the city wall and rode out of the city gate.
Just as he was about to continue talking with Li Shoubei, an armored sentry hurriedly trotted over from the direction of the sentry building. During his steps, the armor pieces collided with each other, making a thumping sound, obviously something urgent.
"Your Highness," the sentinel walked closer and solemnly clasped his fists, "Seven or eight people are riding here from two miles away. Judging by their clothes, they should be from Nanliang."
After saying a word, the city wall was silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became solemn, and everyone's expressions were solemn. Xiao Yi stretched out his right hand, and Bamboo immediately handed him a clairvoyance.
Xiao Yi looked in the direction pointed by the sentinel, and adjusted the distance of the clairvoyance with one hand. As far as the clairvoyant could see, seven or eight men in Nanliang robes and Nanliang machetes were riding high-headed horses towards this side. Come here, where the horses hoofs fly, a piece of dust is rolled up...
There were only seven or eight people who came, and now it was blue sky again. Obviously, they were definitely not here to attack.
It wasn't a sneak attack, it was...
Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes slightly and commanded in a loud voice, "President Jing Qian, let the archers stand by!"
"Yes, Lord Shizi!"
President Jing Qian clasped his fists to lead the order.
When the seven or eight Nanliang people approached the Yanding city gate, they immediately found that hundreds of arrows on the city wall were aimed at them. Cold and sharp arrows...
A few Nanliang people subconsciously slowed down their horses, and when they reached a few dozen feet away, a young captain said in a loud voice, "Who is coming, report your identity quickly!"
The Nanliang native at the head was a dark-skinned, lean man with a little beard on his face. Being pointed at by these hundreds of feather arrows, he felt a little lack of confidence in his heart, and hurriedly clasped his fists to show his identity: "I am Tugugu, an envoy under the command of Marshal Ikaluo of Nanliang, and I came to see the prince of Zhennan on my command. !"
The young captain didn't reply immediately, but turned to look at Xiao Yi, President Jing Qian and the others behind him.
The two countries are fighting against each other, and they will not be killed.
This is the rule for thousands of years. This group of eight people came to Yanding City as envoys, and they should be accommodated and entertained by Haosheng. The generals on the city wall were all face sinking like water, just waiting for Xiao Yi to open the city gate and let them in.
"In addition to surrendering and returning the city, Southern Border will not accept any negotiations." Xiao Yi's face was grim, and he said again and again: "Within ten breaths, retreat or die!"
Everyone was shocked. President Jing Qian and Li Shoujie looked at each other, both of them felt that something was wrong.
Mr. Jing Qian clasped his fists and persuaded: "Master Shi, this... is not good?" Although Shizi did it for a while, it was inevitable that he would be criticized by others. See,……"
Xiao Yi raised his right arm, indicating that he didn't need to say any more, and said with a cold look: "Nanliang people occupied my city and killed my people, and now they dare to come to the door, I really think our Southern Border Army is easy to bully. !"
Xiao Yi's voice echoed on the city wall, and the soldiers couldn't help but feel their blood boil, and they felt happy in their hearts.
The young captain was even more excited, and he couldn't wait to turn to several Nan Liang envoys in front of the city gate.
Those feather arrows adjusted their direction slightly, and the sharp arrows pointed directly at the head of the Tugu bone.
Tuwugu couldn't help but be surprised. He is now an envoy of Nanliang. As the saying goes, "the two countries will fight against each other, and the envoy will not be cut." Haven't the Dayu people always attached great importance to the so-called rules and face? Why does this grandfather not play cards according to common sense!
Thinking of this, Tu Wugu said quickly and loudly: "Commander Ikaluo ordered me to come and discuss the exchange of nine kings with the Prince of Zhennan!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a sound of breaking through the air sounded, and a black feather arrow burst out of the sky, hitting the ground in front of him with lightning speed, only a few inches away from the horse's iron hoof.
The horse neighed in fright, its front hooves raised high, and kicked in mid-air...
Fortunately, Tugugu's riding skills were not bad, and he hugged the horse's neck very quickly, soothing the black horse under his crotch.
The dark horse quickly calmed down, but Tugugu himself was unable to calm down for a long time, how could this happen? ! How dare these Taiyu people really take action against themselves?
"one!……"
The young captain began to count in a cold voice, and the soldiers at the city gate also counted in unison: "Two! Three!...Five!..."
Hundreds of voices overlapped, shouting loudly, with the hundreds of arrows ready to go, murderous, making people shudder.
Out of the corner of his eye, Yu Guang glanced at the arrow that was only a few inches away from his horse. Tu Wu's brows knitted together, and he finally said aloud to his companion: "Let's go!"
Today can only be unsuccessful!
Everything can only wait for the report to the marshal before taking a long-term plan.
"……Eight!"
Tugugu didn't dare to delay any longer, and hurriedly led his people away on horseback, gradually drifting away...
On the city wall, Xiao Yi watched them go away, a pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly, and there was a gleam in them.
Ninth King Langma is indeed in Yanding City now, and after capturing him alive, Xiao Yi ordered him to be temporarily left alive. Although Jiuwang is useless, he has a special status in Nanliang. On that day, it was also "thanks" to him, which caused Ikaluo to be in chaos, and they were able to easily win the two cities of Yongjia and Yanding.
Such a person, even if he wants to die, he must exert his greater value before dying!
The corner of Xiao Yi's mouth twitched, and he suddenly asked, "Li Shoubei, Langma is still alive?"
On the side, Li Shoujie had a strange expression on his face. He took a half step forward, clasped his fists and replied, "According to your order, Mr. Shizi, Langma is still moving bricks, and she won't die in a while."
Li Shoubei felt from the bottom of his heart that his son-in-law was really creative and unique! The captured prisoners were neither locked nor killed. After being directly shackled, they all rushed to work.
Lord Shizi said, our Dayu people still need to support themselves, so we can't afford to feed these Nanliang captives and eat up their Southern Border Army's salaries!
If you want to eat, you have to work!
Even the Nine Kings of Nanliangtangtang was no exception.
This is really... so frustrating!
Thinking about it, a flash of righteous indignation flashed in Li Shoujie's eyes.
When Nanliang captured Yanding City, they slaughtered the city for three days. Seventy to eighty percent of the young and middle-aged people in the city were killed or injured. Li Shoubei was worried that reconstruction would be difficult, but now that there are so many prisoners, everything is going well. It went very well.
The ninth king of Nanliang has long ceased to be as aloof as he used to be. After these days of exposure to the scorching sun and days of hard work, the skin and tender flesh of the original body has become dark and rough, and the whole person has lost a lot of weight. It is estimated that they will not recognize this younger brother when they see this brother!
Everyone on the city wall also felt very happy, looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere became relaxed again.
After that, Xiao Yi returned to the garrison. This was his daily schedule. The cocks crowing to practice martial arts, and then patrolled the city. At around noon, he would return to the garrison to deal with those official documents and trivial matters.
Day by day, never tire of it.
After a few more days, Xiao Yicai just finished reading a stack of official documents in the study, stretched a long slack, and suddenly, a faint eagle croaking came from outside the window...
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