Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

What’s more, that person was Jiang Ningwan.

She recognized the portrait the moment she got it.

Her adoptive father had shown her the same portrait before and warned her not to harm the people in the painting if she encountered the Daning army.

She didn't know the name of the person in the painting, but her adoptive father said that this was the person he treated as his daughter.

He was also the one who saved him and changed his destiny.

She always kept it in mind.

It was not until Lu Qingheng said he wanted to kill Jiang Ningwan and she asked for the portrait that she realized that this was the portrait of the man her adoptive father had shown her.

Jiang Ningwan didn't understand her, but her adoptive father was the person she respected most in her life. Could the person her adoptive father valued be someone with bad character?

To verify it, she agreed to Lu Qingheng's plan.

I also want to see my adoptive father's other daughter and the King of Chu's wife with my own eyes...

The moment she fought with Jiang Ningwan, all the doubts in her heart were answered.

Everything makes sense.

Only Lu Qingheng was unreasonable because she didn't tell the truth.

Lu Qingheng's eyes turned red and tears of despair flowed down.

Still unwilling to give in, he stubbornly said, "I didn't lie to you..."

"If you kill Jiang Ningwan, you'll have the chance to be with the King of Chu. Aren't you tempted?"

Luo Li smiled contemptuously, "I admit that I like the King of Chu. I admire and love him."

"It does make me uncomfortable to hear that he already has a wife."

"But I went through so much hardship to climb to this position, not for the sake of a King of Chu."

"Help my adoptive father achieve great things. When I achieve success and fame, there will be countless men like the King of Chu for me to choose from."

As she spoke, Luo Li's eyes seemed to be burning with flames, and ambition was clearly revealed in them.

These words were like a wake-up call to Lu Qingheng.

If she had not married Qin Beihuang and had not accepted herself as a concubine in the mansion, what would her life be like now?

At least it won’t be like now, where I lost my official position and an arm.

I don't even know if I can get back alive.

The light in Lu Qingheng's eyes gradually faded.

"Just drink the medicine and don't let Song Zhaonan's efforts go to waste."

After saying that, Luo Li turned and left.

……

The border battle lasted for dozens of days, but Lu Qingheng was still not rescued and there was no progress in the battle.

After all, Zechuan’s military force is not weak.

While the two sides were still in a stalemate, the outcome in the capital had already been decided.

Jiang Ningwan received a letter from a carrier pigeon——

The ninth prince ascended the throne and all the rebels were eliminated.

It was faster than Jiang Ningwan expected.

The Ninth Prince ascends the throne, and the army assembled in the capital will immediately rush to the border to provide support.

This means that it will be even more difficult for Lu Lingsong to capture Zechuan.

Lu Lingsong also got the news soon and was extremely angry.

The conference table in the tent was overturned.

No one dared to express their anger.

"Keep fighting! At all costs!"

It is impossible to stop the war now, and retreat is even more impossible. Only by breaking through Zechuan can there be a chance to rescue Qingheng.

The war continued, but after receiving support, Sawakawa began to counterattack.

The food supplies in the rear were attacked at night.

Jiang Ningwan led his men to guard the granary, but there were still considerable losses due to the fire.

And so, the fight went on back and forth for half a month.

The walls of Zechuan were not broken.

Morale is low.

After the news reached Kyoto, the emperor's order was soon received: "If the attack fails, we can negotiate peace."

When Lu Lingsong received the letter, he kicked over a chair in anger.

If we negotiate peace, what will Qingheng do?

But before they could make any move to negotiate peace, a letter of peace was sent from the other side.

"General, the current situation does not warrant a strong attack. Negotiating peace and obtaining some benefits will be enough."

"Yes, if we continue to waste time, both sides will suffer losses. We won't gain any advantage!"

Qin Beihuang also advised: "Since they took the initiative to propose peace, they must be willing to pay something. They should send Lu Qingheng back."

After hearing this, Lu Lingsong felt a glimmer of hope.

He then gave the order: "Tomorrow, Jiang Ningwan and Qin Beihuang will accompany me to Guanyuxi to discuss peace."

……

Come to Guanyu Creek again.

The waterside pavilion is already in ruins, but there is already a camp on the shore.

Jiang Ningwan rode up with Lu Lingsong, and soldiers immediately came to greet them. "General, you can only bring ten men with you."

The rest of the people waited outside the camp.

Lu Lingsong strode in, eager to see Lu Qingheng.

In the center of the camp, two people were already sitting at a long table.

Luo Li and Song Zhaonan.

Tea is ready on the table.

Lu Lingsong walked forward, slammed his hand on the table, and said angrily: "Where's my sister!"

Luo Li raised her hand and gestured, "General Lu, please sit down first."

Jiang Ningwan and Qin Beihuang also sat on both sides.

Luo Li spoke slowly, "This peace negotiation doesn't mean that our Qian Nation has admitted defeat, but rather that further fighting would only result in losses for both sides and no advantage. We don't want to waste any more time fighting."

"So we are willing to cede Pengding in exchange for peace and a ceasefire."

"There shall be no further war for fifty years."

Hearing this, Lu Lingsong frowned, "Only give it to Peng Ding?"

He thought he should at least give it to Zechuan.

Pengding is also a border town, but it is not half the size of Zechuan.

Luo Li smiled and said, "If you want more, we can't give it to you."

"If you keep fighting, you won't even be able to take Pengding."

The Ninth Prince ascended the throne and the overall situation was initially settled. It was not possible to spend all the military forces on this battle, so Pengding was ceded to negotiate peace.

Jiang Ningwan reminded him in a low voice: "The emperor's order is to negotiate peace, so we should stop while we are ahead."

Otherwise, Peng Ding will be gone by then, and I won’t be able to report back.

Qin Beihuang also echoed: "If we continue to waste time, both sides will suffer losses."

Lu Lingsong clenched his fist and suppressed his anger, "Okay!"

"But before that, shouldn't you return my sister to me?"

Luo Li nodded, "Of course!"

"But important matters lie ahead. Let's sign a peace agreement first."

Then Song Zhaonan handed over the contract.

Luo Li continued, "Sign the contract, and I will definitely return Lu Qingheng to you. The people of Pengding need to be evacuated, so it will take seven days for the army to withdraw."

"You will officially take over Pengding in seven days."

Lu Lingsong was still uneasy, "Where's Lu Qingheng? At least let me see her first!"

Luo Li raised her hand to signal.

The soldiers at the rear tent lifted the curtain and saw a man tied to a chair with something stuffed in his mouth.

Although he was far away, he could tell it was Lu Qingheng.

So Lu Lingsong signed the contract immediately.

"Let my sister go!" Lu Lingsong stood up suddenly, anxious.

Luo Li and Song Zhaonan looked at each other.

Jiang Ningwan noticed the looks in their eyes and found them a little strange.

Soon, the soldiers carried the people in the tent out along with the chairs.

Lu Qingheng hung his head and looked like he had fainted.

However, when Lu Lingsong squatted down and shook him vigorously, "Qingheng! Qingheng, wake up! Brother is here to take you back!"

The person in the chair remained motionless.

Lu Lingsong sniffed.

His whole body trembled suddenly.

died.

"Qingheng!"

Lu Lingsong suddenly stood up in anger, "What's wrong with her? Why is she dead?"

Luo Li said apologetically, "I forgot to tell you, she died yesterday."

In an instant, it was like being struck by thunder.

Lu Lingsong's eyes widened with anger, and he drew his sword angrily, "How dare you lie to me!"

The soldiers around immediately drew their swords and became alert.

Luo Li said helplessly: "I didn't lie to you, I promised to return Lu Qingheng to you, isn't that it."