I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

The gunshots outside were still ringing and seemed to be getting closer.

Once the Anding Army arrives, Jiang Zuo and Chen Qingyun will definitely be saved.

"I'll go out and see."

Chen Qingyun couldn't wait and wanted to go out and check it out.

"and many more."

Jiang Zuo used his remaining strength to stop Chen Qingyun.

After a pause, Jiang Zuo said, "The sound of gunfire outside proves that the Anding Army is fighting with the Northern Barbarians. You'd better not go out yet and wait until you hear the gunfire."

Chen Qingyun stopped and felt that what Jiang Zuo said made sense, so he sat next to Jiang Zuo again.

"drink water?"

Chen Qingyun picked up the kettle.

"Siyue, thank you for taking care of me last night."

Jiang Zuo took the kettle, feeling grateful.

After escaping death yesterday, his relationship with Chen Qingyun has taken a step forward.

Thinking of what happened last night, Chen Qingyun's face suddenly flushed, but it was quickly covered up by her coldness and arrogance. She only explained: "I'm just afraid that you will die next to me..."

Looking at Chen Qingyun's proud face, Jiang Zuo suddenly smiled, stretched out his hand and hugged Chen Qingyun in his arms.

This time, Chen Qingyun did not resist at all, and he no longer had that shy and angry expression.

The ambiguous actions of the two continued for a long time.

After a while, the gunfire outside finally stopped.

Jiang Zuo seemed to no longer care about the situation outside. He still hugged Chen Qingyun tightly, feeling the intimate tenderness.

I don't know how long it had been, but suddenly I heard footsteps outside.

Chen Qingyun was startled and left Jiang Zuo's arms, stood up and slowly approached the cave entrance.

Through the gaps in the vines, they seemed to see a group of people approaching them.

Chen Qingyun was extremely nervous and held the weapon tightly in his hand.

As long as danger approaches, she will shoot without hesitation.

"Hey, there seems to be something here."

Someone suddenly spoke outside.

After that, the footsteps got closer.

The group of people outside the cave were almost reaching Chen Qingyun.

"It looks like there's a cave inside."

Someone else said.

At this moment, a blade reached into the vines.

Chen Qingyun was startled and raised the gun, aiming it at the knife.

"Siyue, wait, come back first."

Jiang Zuo said softly.

The voice outside obviously did not have a Mobei accent.

Chen Qingyun calmed down, slowly backed away, returned to Jiang Zuo's side, and vigilantly pointed the gun outside.

"Did anyone talk inside just now?"

The man outside asked.

Then they used their blades to cut through the vines in front of the cave.

Then, several men in Anding military uniforms appeared in front of Chen Qingyun.

"Master Jiang!"

The soldiers outside the cave shouted in surprise.

Chen Qingyun felt relieved, finally breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly put down the weapon in his hand.

"I finally found you, Master Jiang!"

The Anding Army soldiers outside the cave hurried in and came to Jiang Zuo's side.

Jiang Zuo slowly closed his eyes at this moment, his right hand still around Chen Qingyun's shoulders, and asked weakly: "Is there anything to eat?"

The soldier nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, yes." As he spoke, he took out two sesame cakes from his backpack and handed them to Jiang Zuo.

Jiang Zuo took it in his hand and handed one piece to Chen Qingyun.

"Master Jiang, we have wiped out all the barbarians outside."

Someone reported it.

Jiang Zuo nodded slightly. Now he didn't even have the energy to eat.

"Let's go first."

Chen Qingyun put away the sesame cake. She had no appetite at the moment. She stood up and slowly supported Jiang Zuo.

"Master Jiang, are you injured? Quick, have someone find the load and prepare the carriage."

the soldier shouted.

In a moment, someone got a simple stretcher and lifted Jiang Zuo onto it.

"Mrs. Jiang, be careful."

The soldier let Chen Qingyun go first and pulled away the vines in the cave.

This time, Chen Qingyun didn't feel angry at all.

During the intimate conversation last night, Chen Qingyun had already promised Jiang Zuo that as long as he was still alive, Chen Qingyun would marry him.

Half an hour later, under the escort of the Anding Army soldiers, Jiang Zuo and Chen Qingyun were able to return safely to Anding County.

On the way, Chen Qingyun and Jiang Zuo rode in the same carriage.

Looking at Jiang Zuo's frail face with an inexplicable smile, Chen Qingyun asked in confusion: "What are you laughing at?"

"Of course I'm happy that I escaped death."

After escaping from danger, Jiang Zuo had recovered some strength and now had the energy to gaze at Chen Qingyun's beautiful face.

"You should take good care of your health first." Chen Qingyun said.

"Siyue, what you said last night was true, right?"

Jiang Zuo had a hint of smile on his face.

Chen Qingyun could only say expressionlessly: "I don't know what you are talking about..."

"Hey, you can't deny it."

Jiang Zuo suddenly became anxious.

"Wait until you're well again."

Chen Qingyun quickly turned his head, lifted the curtain of the carriage, and looked at the scenery outside.

Jiang Zuo endured the pain in his shoulder and said stubbornly, "Don't worry, this little injury will heal in no time. It's not like I've never been injured before."

Looking at the grassland outside, Chen Qingyun said again: "Close your so-called trade market. I have already said that these grassland people are the best at going back on their words. You almost lost your life yesterday. It is better to leave the task of dealing with the northern barbarians to the Six Towns Army."

Now Chen Qingyun no longer wants to let Jiang Zuo take risks. She no longer regards Jiang Zuo as just a capable minister.

As long as Jiang Zuo stayed with the empress, Chen Qingyun felt very relieved.

Jiang Zuo said, "No, this trade should continue."

Chen Qingyun suddenly turned his head and asked in confusion: "Why? Aren't you afraid of another sneak attack from the Northern Barbarians?"

Jiang Zuo said: "The northern barbarians who attacked us yesterday are definitely not from the same tribe as the Mobei people I usually do business with. If I am not mistaken, the northern barbarian soldiers yesterday were most likely Yige's men."

Chen Qingyun tried to persuade him again: "Just because they are not from the same group doesn't mean there won't be danger in the future."

She would never allow Jiang Zuo to be so radical again.

Jiang Zuo said: "Igna is obviously anxious, otherwise he would not have sent troops to attack me. So, the division of the tribes in the northern grasslands is already inevitable. I plan to support a force to fight against Igna!"

"Whatever the case, you can't put yourself in danger again."

Chen Qingyun was very worried.

"Don't worry Siyue, I will definitely teach these northern barbarians a lesson."

Jiang Zuo covered his wound and had a plan in mind.

Even without Jiang Zuo bringing up the matter, Chen Qingyun had already had the idea of ​​launching a Northern Expedition.

This time, she would definitely wipe out this group of hateful northern barbarians.

An hour later, their carriage finally returned to Anding County.

Returning to Anding County means absolute safety.

Yesterday's thrilling experience actually strengthened the relationship between Jiang Zuo and Chen Qingyun...