The leaves fall without parallel

"Zhaoyang?"

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She pushed the door open and walked in. Several people who were talking heard the voice and looked at her at the same time.

She walked up to them and saluted

"Uncle, mother, I heard everything you said just now. I am willing to go to the marriage."

"Zhaoyang, this is not a joke. If you go, what will my mother do alone?"

The person who was speaking was sitting below the King of Xining. She had an oval face, fair skin, and delicate and deep features. She was a top-notch beauty in Xining. Time had left no trace on her face. Ye Qingge inherited her mother's superior features, but her eyebrows and eyes resembled Ye Qing. She was neither completely Westernized nor completely Chineseized. She was the best combination of the Central Plains and the Western Regions. Standing together, she and her mother looked like sisters.

But at this time, A Niang's eyes became red because of sadness. She was heartbroken. She only had this one daughter. She had been alone for many years and relied on her daughter's company to give her spiritual support. If her daughter really went to marry, she would really be alone.

"Zhaoyang, this is a matter of great importance to your life. Your uncle will not force you. You can think about it again. Your uncle will find other solutions."

The King of Xining, who was sitting at the top, was tall and strong. He should have been as powerful as an eagle, but because of working day and night, he looked haggard, with untidy beard and sunken eye sockets. It seemed that he had not slept for many days.

In her memory, she had never seen her uncle like this. In the past, her uncle was full of vigor and vitality, and no matter how big the difficulties were, he could not be defeated. But now Xining seemed to have a big problem, a very big problem.

Although the King of Xining was not her biological father, she grew up under his lap. He took care of her like a father and gave her the title of princess. He treated her as his own daughter. She didn't know how to repay him. She thought maybe this was a good opportunity.

"Uncle, Zhaoyang has thought it through. As the princess of Xining, while I enjoy wealth and splendor, I also have to shoulder my responsibilities. I cannot fight on the battlefield like my brothers, so marrying into the royal family is the only thing I can do for Xining."

King Xining's eyes were filled with tears of excitement. He looked at the girl in front of him. She had grown into a graceful young lady. She was no longer the little girl who followed him around all day asking for hugs. This feeling made him both heartbroken and relieved. He had never expected that Zhaoyang could have such a sense of family and country. However, letting her marry so far away was like cutting off something important from him. He felt very uncomfortable.

"Our Zhaoyang has grown up and can share the burden with your uncle. However, your uncle is afraid that you will be bullied and have no place to cry to. It will be difficult for him to see you again."

"Yes, Zhaoyang, if you really marry him, it will be difficult for us to see you again."

The person who was speaking was the eldest brother. Although he was the strictest with her, it was also for her own good. He taught her horse riding and archery. Once she broke her leg, the eldest brother carried her on his back for a long time to find a doctor. He blamed himself for this for a long time and took care of her every day until she recovered. So the eldest brother has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

The second brother is both a relative and a friend to her. After the eldest brother teaches her a lesson, he will secretly comfort her and bring her delicious food. Whenever she encounters any difficulties, she will look for the second brother and talk to him about everything.

As for the third brother, he was just a drinking buddy. The two of them often didn't want to practice horseback riding and archery, so they would sneak out to play without being noticed by the eldest brother. So they were often punished together. They had a revolutionary friendship.

"Uncle, big brother, Zhaoyang didn't make this decision on impulse. I thought it through clearly. Although the journey to Dongling is long, I will write back often. You can also come to Dongling to see me."

She thought about it and said

"I also have relatives in Dongling. Didn't mother say that father is from Dongling? And he is also the general of Dongling, so Zhaoyang is not alone in Dongling. If I am bullied, I can always run back to my mother's family, right? So you can relax."

At this time, the second brother finally spoke

"Zhaoyang, have you really thought about it?"

The second brother has loved his sister the most since he was a child, because he knows that she has no father, so as a brother he must protect her well and not let her be bullied. But if she really goes to marry, then he really can't protect her at that time.

"Brother, I've thought about it."

She looked at her second brother with a firm look in her eyes

"Okay, no matter what decision you make, I will support you. I believe you can do it well."

"Thank you, brother."

She was so moved that she almost cried

"Zhaoyang, if you leave, who will go with me to train eagles, wolves and tigers?"

The third brother had a look of regret on his face. He was only a few days older than Zhaoyang, so the two of them could play together. In order to keep the eagle awake, the two of them stayed up for days and nights, taming the snow wolf that was disturbing the neighbors. They also tamed the tiger that someone gave to their uncle, which became their pet...

"Third brother, when I'm gone, Da Zhuang will rely on you."

Dazhuang is the tiger they raised

"Don't worry, I will definitely raise it to be plump and white."

After several discussions, everyone suddenly felt that Zhaoyang was no longer the naughty little girl she used to be. She now spoke calmly and introvertedly, and took the initiative to take responsibility. Even her brothers admired her. However, her mother still couldn't bear to let her go.

"Mother, please don't be sad. Your daughter represents not only Xining but the entire Western Region. If my sacrifice can bring peace and prosperity to the people here, and they no longer suffer from the pain of war, you should be happy for me. Zhaoyang suddenly feels very powerful because he can contribute to the place where he was born and raised."

"Yes, our Zhaoyang is the best. You have always been my pride."

Her mother was very pleased that her daughter had such a high vision. She might not be able to do it herself. This was one of the reasons why she was unwilling to go with Ye Qing. She was reluctant to leave the place where she was born and raised.

Seeing his sister so sad, King Xining was also sad. As the ruler of a country, he failed to protect his country, but let a little girl who should have been carefree bear the fate and future of the entire country. His heart was even sadder.

Ye Qingge was afraid that they would be worried, so she comforted them one by one, and then they gradually accepted this decision.

Her mother decided to look for Ye Qing so that she could have support in Dongling. She knew that Ye Qing was also in the Western Regions. In fact, she had always known that Ye Qing was stationed here all year round.

But after so many years, she didn't know if Ye Qing still had her in his heart. If he knew that he had a daughter, then according to the Han people's thinking, he would definitely take his daughter back to recognize her ancestors. She didn't want to leave her daughter.

But now her daughter is going to Dongling to marry, she thinks maybe it's time for them to meet. Zhaoyang is right, with Ye Qing around, she at least has a family in Dongling and someone to rely on.