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The search team searched for three days, and Chen Fu personally led the search, but still couldn't find it. They could only see some dark red bloodstains on the cliff. The last trace of blood disappeared on a tree on the cliff, and there was no more bloodstains further down.

There is a huge rock at the bottom of the cliff, and the area underneath is clean.

They all didn't dare to speak and searched earnestly, even when their eyes were dizzy, for fear that Chen Yuenian's body had been eaten by vultures.

But even if it was eaten, there should be some traces left.

But no, there was nothing but blood.

While they were searching, Xiao Guandao was not idle either.

After Yu Tianji's death, the enemy army was leaderless. The "military advisor" that they all feared joined forces with the general stationed in Lancheng. However, the general was not as wise as Yu Tianji, and was easily defeated by Xiaoguan Road, and the lost cities of Rao and Lan were recovered.

After the battle, Xiao Guandao was not idle either. He joined forces with the reinforcements, penetrated deep into the enemy's territory, and broke into the royal palace. He beat them so hard that they had no chance to fight back and almost forced their emperor to death.

In the end, it had no choice but to seek peace and became a vassal state of Liang.

No, it should be Chen State now.

The Liang Dynasty collapsed a few days ago.

The new emperor's surname was Chen.

Everything is going smooth.

Xiao Guandao handed over the final finishing work to another deputy general, and he hurried back to Raocheng to meet Chen Fu.

The first question was, "Where is the coach?"

Chen Fu was feeling sad, sitting on a rock at the edge of the cliff, his eyes empty. One could clearly see that his eyes were bloodshot, and there was a thick dark pool under his eyes, all of which proved that he had not had a rest for a long time.

"Gone." The voice was so light that it disappeared with the wind.

Xiao Guandao was furious and pointed at Chen Fu and cursed: "What do you mean by dead? I want to see the body if it's alive or dead. Do you think you can get rid of me with just a word of dead?"

Chen Fu turned his head and stared at him with his weathered eyes. "Do you think I don't want to? But I have searched the entire cliff and even the entire Rao City, but I can't find it. Except for Yi Yang, I can't even find a piece of his clothes. Do you think I don't want to find the general?"

Xiao Guandao was stunned by his roar.

Finally, that upright figure could not help but bend his knees, kneel weakly on the ground, and cover his face and cry bitterly.

They were badly injured in this battle and it might take them a while to recover.

Especially with the disappearance of Chen Yuenian, even though they had won the battle and had a post-war inventory, they were still in low spirits and did not hold a bonfire dinner like before.

The vast majority of people in the military camp have followed Chen Yuenian all the way. Chen Yuenian is their backbone and their role model.

General Xiao Chen treated them like his own brothers. Many of them came from humble backgrounds and joined the army because their families were so poor that they could not survive. Only General Xiao Chen never looked down on their backgrounds.

General Xiao Chen cares about the lives of each of them. He is gentle and polite when meeting them, greets them with a smile, and never gives up on anyone.

He said that everyone is a part of the military camp, and if anyone is missing, a corner will be missing.

Now this missing piece can never be filled.

Without Chen Yuenian, they were heartbroken and in tears, but they shouldn't have cried.

Because General Xiao Chen said that crying is not shameful, and crying is the most normal thing when people are sad.

He just cried and didn't act like a man. If even he cried, what could the people do?

Chen Yuenian left a total of three suicide notes.

One was for Nan Yuan, one was for Chen Yuechu and the others, and the other was left for them.

Nan Yuan and Chen Yuechu's copies were sent back as soon as possible.

Chen Fu read out the copy left for them.

Chen Yuenian said that everyone has to die, so one should die in a proper and meaningful way.

He had been fantasizing about this day ever since he went to the battlefield.

He hoped that his death would bring peace to more people and no longer be troubled by war.

So, his death was very valuable. Don't cry for him, he will be unhappy.

Also, I told them to put on more clothes when it's cold, eat more, sleep more, take care of their health, write home more often when they have nothing to do, and be harmonious, friendly, and kind to others.

The most important thing is to be united and not to have any grudges between brothers.

He is like the eldest brother in the family, both the eldest brother and a father-like figure. His suicide note is like a reminder that he is worried about his younger brothers who are away from home. His younger brothers are always in his heart.

Chen Yuenian wrote a lot of words in a rambling manner, and he remembered and recited them all, fearing that they were not taking good care of themselves.

By the end, they were all crying. They all covered their mouths while crying, thinking that this would prevent Chen Yuenian from hearing them and not blaming them for being ignorant.

Although Chen Yuenian is not very old, he always acts like he is the eldest brother and he has to hold up the whole sky.

……

The gates of Shengdu were wide open, and Xiao Guandao led the well-trained soldiers through at a leisurely pace.

He held a sword in both hands. People with good eyesight might be able to see the words "Yi Yang" engraved on the sword. It was Chen Yuenian's sword.

The people consciously dispersed to both sides of the street, lined the streets to welcome them, and left a wide path for them to pass.

The streets were very quiet, with only the sound of soldiers' footsteps and horse hooves shaking the sky.

"The army is returning to the capital." Someone suddenly shouted.

"Where is General Chen? Why isn't he the one walking in the front this time? Daddy said General Chen is a very capable man, shouldn't he be walking in the front?" The child looked at the person riding a horse and walking in the front and asked his mother in confusion.

His mother covered her mouth with a handkerchief. The tears and sobbing made the child even more confused. He grabbed his mother's sleeve nervously, "Mom, why are you crying? Where is General Xiao Chen? Why can't I see General Xiao Chen?"

Soon, those with strong empathy also began to cry, and the streets were filled not with joy but with sadness.

This time when he returned to the court, that familiar figure did not come back.

Generations of the Chen family have served in the army. Except for General Chen who was seriously injured and could no longer fight and had to retire, everyone in the Chen family has dedicated themselves there.

Now there are only four people left in the Chen family, grandfather and grandson, and Chen Yuenian did not come back alive.

The General Chen, who had made them feel at ease, did not come back this time.

After passing the Central Street, Chen Yuechu and Yu Suiwan were already waiting at the palace gate.

Xiao Guandao dismounted, holding the sword in both hands, and knelt on one knee in front of Chen Yuechu, "Your Majesty, I have done my duty."

Chen Yuechu took a deep breath and took the sword from Xiao Guandao with trembling hands. He held the hilt and gently stroked the blood-stained tassel. He remembered that he made this by himself when he was five years old.

I still remember the little boy who was only as tall as my elder brother's waist, trying to raise his head and hand the sword tassel to him.

"Brother, this ear of corn is for you. I went to the temple and asked the abbot to consecrate it for you. It will surely bless you with peace and safety."

"Brother will definitely take good care of it, thank you Xiaochu."

"Hey, I'm going to tell them that my brother is a hero!"

The scene of that day seemed to have happened yesterday, the childish voices, the heartfelt expectations.

Chen Yuechu slowly pulled Yi Yang out of the scabbard. The sword had lost its shine and color. After losing its master, it also lost its former glory.

"General Xiao, please stand up."

Xiao Guandao was unwilling. He lowered his head and could not see the emotions on his face. "Your Majesty, I have searched for General Xiao Chen's body for many days but have not found it. Please don't blame me, Your Majesty."

Chen Yuechu stepped forward to help him up. Xiao Guandao had two clear tear marks on his face. "I know that my elder brother may still be alive."

The suicide note left for Chen Yuechu still contained the same story. At the end, Chen Yuenian did not forget to emphasize that he might have gone home, and not to worry about him, as he would live well.

Xiao Guandao and Chen Fu were both incredulous, "Is the general really alive?"

Chen Yuechu wasn't sure if it was true or not. After all, so much time had passed and Chen Yuenian didn't even tell him in his dreams. But he still believed it.

"Alive!"