On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Chapter 329 Do you hate me so much?

The rain gradually subsided.

Fine raindrops as fine as cow hair fell down, like a pearl curtain poured down by the sky, gently covering the entire palace.

The bluestone road was washed clean by rain and reflected the vague outline of the towering palace walls, just like a natural ink painting, revealing endless poetry and sorrow in the haziness.

The Hengwu Courtyard where Chu Xiling was located seemed even more desolate and lonely under the cover of rain, as if it were an isolated island.

Lin Zhen hadn't visited her for a long time, and he didn't know whether this princess of Chu, who was portrayed as a little silly in the original book, had gone crazy.

Outside the courtyard, the guards who were originally wearing shiny armor now changed into straw raincoats. Their postures were as straight as pine trees. Rainwater trickled down the brims of their helmets and gathered into small puddles at their feet.

They seemed unaware and did not move at all.

This was Lin Zhen's special order and Murong Wushe's special arrangement.

Chu Xiling must be kept under close watch. No one is allowed to enter or leave, and she must not be lost.

So anyone standing guard here must not be careless.

Seeing Lin Zhen approaching with an umbrella, his moon-white figure looked like a banished immortal gracefully arriving in the rain. The guards all knelt on one knee, their movements in unison, and shouted in unison: "Greetings, Prince!"

The sound penetrated the rain curtain and echoed in the silent palace alleys.

Lin Zhen nodded slightly.

"Open the door."

"Yes!"

The guards immediately opened the gate of Hengwuyuan.

In the pavilion facing the gate, Chu Xiling was like a winter plum blossom blooming in the rain, isolated from the world, exuding a cold and outstanding temperament.

Her skin was very white and delicate, and against the backdrop of rain and fog, her face seemed to be covered with a faint halo, as if it was carefully carved from mutton-fat jade, with a texture that was both warm and aloof.

She had a slender figure, and her aqua blue skirt was draped on the ground. The hem of the skirt had been soaked by the rain, leaving dark water stains.

A moon-white ribbon cinched her waist, making it seem like something you could hold in your hand. Her eyebrows were as slender and slightly raised as distant black ink. A cinnabar mole, like a drop of blood and teardrops, added a touch of sadness to her cold face.

Lin Zhen has seen beautiful women before, and it can be said that her harem is full of beauties.

But every time I see Chu Xiling, I am still shocked by her beauty.

At this moment, she was concentrating on the guqin before her. Her fingers, slender as green onions, danced nimbly across the strings like fluttering butterflies. The melodious sound drifted away, like a sob, a plaint, each note carrying her endless longing for her homeland.

The rain trickled down the eaves of the pavilion, forming curtains of water that half-hid her figure. Lin Zhen folded her umbrella, walked lightly, and slowly approached the pavilion.

Chu Xiling seemed unaware of Lin Zhen's arrival, or perhaps she didn't care about anyone's arrival. She was still immersed in her own world of piano music, and the tunes she played became increasingly sad, revealing an unspeakable sorrow.

When Lin Zhen walked in front of her, Chu Xiling pressed the strings of the zither with her jade hand, and the music stopped abruptly. She looked up at him, her eyes as cold as snow.

"Sir, there are differences between men and women. It's inappropriate for you to approach so rashly."

Lin Zhen smiled faintly and did not retreat. He just tilted the umbrella forward slightly to block more rain for her. He locked his eyes with her and said softly, "The Chu State has already sent troops to Daqian."

Chu Xiling frowned slightly, and then a hint of relief flashed across her face.

Great, father has finally sent troops.

It won't be long before I can leave this deserted and desolate place.

Her inner thoughts naturally could not escape Lin Zhen's keen eyes, but he did not point them out.

"do not you know?"

Chu Xiling turned her head away, her words filled with self-mockery and loneliness: "I'm in this deep palace. Not even a bird can fly in, let alone anything. How would I know?"

"That's true, so let me ask you, what do you think of this war?"

Chu Xiling sneered.

It seems that the person in front of him is not Lin Zhen, but a clown.

She even guessed Lin Zhen's purpose clearly.

"Oh, my Great Chu has a well-trained army, ample food, and countless talented people! You, the Great Qian, can't hold on any longer, are you planning to use me as a weapon to threaten my father?"

Lin Zhen admitted with a faint smile: "Haha, if I really can't hold on, you are indeed my trump card."

"Don't even think about it." Chu Xiling looked away and said arrogantly, "I won't obey you, and I will never give you the opportunity to threaten my father. If you know what's good for you, surrender immediately and offer your land with both hands. Otherwise, don't blame my father for raising his knife to slaughter you, the people of Daqian, and spare no one!"

Ugh.

This woman is proud of her country, and I don't know if she will be able to accept the truth when I tell her later.

"Actually, I should be telling you this."

"What do you mean? Can your Qian Kingdom defeat our Great Chu? Hahahaha, Lin Zhen, you are too whimsical. For all these years, our Great Chu has not attacked, not because we are afraid of you, but because we have no legitimate reason. Now that we have torn our relationship, we will definitely not hold back. Lin Zhen, you'd better wash your neck and wait for it to be chopped off! Don't worry, I will personally watch the soldiers of the Great Chu execute you."

Lin Zhen touched his nose helplessly.

"Do you hate me that much?"

"What do you think!" Chu Xiling frowned fiercely. "If it weren't for you, how could I be so lonely in this palace? Do you know how I've been able to get through these past few months?"

She roared loudly, venting her dissatisfaction.

Lin Zhen had no choice. For the sake of the country and the people, he could not take any risks.

Chu Xiling is the trump card he left behind to restrain Chu Batian.

But now it seems that the trump card is no longer needed, so Lin Zhen plans to give her a chance.

"Princess Qingqiu, a war between two countries is never that simple. Thirty years ago, your father ascended the throne and forced our country to send a hostage in exchange for peace. But what happened next? A dignified prince was starved to death by you. Compared to you, I, Lin Zhen, am simply too merciful, am I not?"

"Hmph." Speaking of this matter, even Chu Xiling was unwilling to answer and just snorted coldly.

Lin Zhen put away his umbrella, walked into the pavilion, and stood behind Chu Xiling.

"Actually, you Nanchu have already lost."

"Ah."

Chu Xiling had no other reaction except a sneer.

She didn't believe it at all.

Da Chu is the strongest country in China. No other country can compete with it, let alone compare with it.

As for whether Da Chu will lose to Qian Kingdom?

Oh, it’s just a fairy tale.

"Don't disbelieve me." Lin Zhen's voice was slow and deep, carrying far away. "In fact, your father sent troops three months ago. The commander was the famous Chu general Xiang Ying, who led two generals, Yan Wenbao and Yang Wenping, and led 100,000 troops to Qinghe County."

Chu Xiling didn't say anything, but Lin Zhen knew she was listening, so he continued.

"At that time, I was the general defending Qinghe County. Xiang Ying was my grandfather's old rival, and since he thought I was young, he was eager for merit and advanced rashly, leading to a great defeat. My army captured 80,000 Southern Chu soldiers and beheaded 20,000. I even captured Xiang Ying."

"Oh, that's a good point. Keep going."

Lin Zhen ignored her attitude, as if he was telling a story to himself.

"After Xiang Ying was captured, I planned to continue south and fight all the way to the mouth of the Yangtze River. But I received news from the capital that the prince would take over my position as commander-in-chief, so I returned. The prince led the Daqian soldiers all the way south and did not stop until they reached Xiapi. Do you know who was defending Xiapi City? Haha, it was Gu Beichen, the stray dog ​​who escaped from my Daqian. It shows that you, Nanchu, are really out of people."

Chu Xiling clenched her fists, her body trembled slightly, and her mind began to waver.

Lin Zhen continued, "Xia Pi is indeed a fortified city. Even with Your Majesty's ability, he was unable to capture it."

Having said this, Chu Xiling sneered faintly.

Over the years, Nanchu’s investment in Xia Pi City can be said to have exceeded that of Jinling.

If it could be breached so easily, wouldn't that be a joke?

But she didn't expect that Lin Zhen's words would startle her so much that she suddenly stood up.

"But today, Xia Pi City was captured."

"Impossible!! Xia Pi is the strongest city in Jiangbei. Unless we have 500,000 troops, it's impossible to capture it!"

"Yes, but look at what this is?"

Lin Zhen stretched his hand out of the pavilion, quickly brought it in, and handed it to Chu Xiling to see.

Chu Xiling was stunned for a moment, then thought of something.

"rain?"

"That's right. The prince knew that Xia Pi City could not be stormed, so he ordered his soldiers to block the river upstream. In this way, they could wait for the autumn rain."

Lin Zhen stretched out his hand again, feeling the raindrops gently hitting his palm.

Chu Xiling's chest rose and fell slightly, and she was already a little excited.

But she still didn't believe what Lin Zhen said.

In her eyes, Da Chu is an omnipotent superpower!

Even if we lose the first battle, it is impossible for the Qian Kingdom to be defeated so badly!

He is lying!

"Stop your nonsense! Our Chu State is united, how could it be as bad as you say? You must be deliberately trying to show off and smear our Great Chu State."

"What do you think this is?"

Lin Zhen took out a small seal from his arms.

This is Xiang Ying's.

Lin Zhen had been keeping the things he had searched out of him when he was captured, waiting to show them to Chu Xiling.

Chu Xiling's face was full of disbelief, as he recognized this seal.

It was Xiang Ying's seal.

This kind of thing is impossible to copy, there is only one of its kind in the world.

Lin Zhen stared at her changing expression and asked jokingly, "Have you believed it this time?"

Chu Xiling didn't say anything, but her constantly rising and falling chest had already betrayed her.

The rain splashed on her cheeks, and she couldn't tell whether it was rain or tears.

She walked lightly to the edge of the pavilion, stretched out her hands, and let the rain fall on her palms, as if she could touch the land of her distant homeland. Her posture was upright, revealing an unyielding strength, and her voice trembled slightly.

"Block the upstream and accumulate the river water. When the autumn rain comes, dig up the riverbank and the river will immediately turn into a flood, impacting Xia Pi City..."

"Yes."

"Asshole!! Do you know how many people will die from this!?"

Chu Xiling's voice was a little shrill.

Lin Zhen replied calmly, "This is war. There are always casualties in war."

"But there are still 200,000 civilians in Xia Pi City! Do you, the Qian Kingdom, treat human lives like worthless? Lin Zhen, I will kill you!"

"If you have the time, you should think about your own affairs. I can give you a chance to leave here and regain your freedom."

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