Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"Less than ten days." Huo Qing's words almost completely extinguished Tuoba Liuli's last bit of hope.

Perhaps she had already calculated the date.

From receiving the news that Brother Chu and King Mo had disappeared, to reorganizing the army and setting off, and now, finally arriving at Sukelu after much difficulty.

All in all, it's been more than a month.

After forty-nine days, there's really not much time left.

"I...I understand." She lowered her head, biting her lip, trying to hold back her tears.

Huo Qing glanced at Miao Yucui, who shook her head.

The situation was urgent, and they really had no way to take care of Tuoba Liuli's feelings anymore.

"Li'er, you must be strong. In this situation, we all have to endure it!" Huo Qing said.

"I know, Third Aunt, I'm just heartbroken, I'm fine." Tuoba Liuli wiped away her tears, stood up, and looked at her.

"Third Aunt, I will stay here obediently, take good care of Xiao He, and wait for you to come back."

"Good girl." Miao Yucui squeezed her hand and then glanced at Huo Qing.

The two men walked out of the tent.

Huo Qing had just arrived with his army today, and before he even had a sip of water, he came to Chu Xiaohe's camp.

Knowing Chu Xiaohe's situation, they didn't stop for a moment and had no chance to rest.

"Chu Yi, quickly draw a copy of this topographic map that Lei Xiao gave you and leave it for Ali." She handed the topographic map to Chu Yi.

"Qing'er, aren't you waiting for Ali?" Miao Yucui asked in surprise, "You're going to go in alone?"

"I can't wait any longer, sister. Go to your tent, I need paper and pen." After learning about Chu Xiaohe's situation, Tuoba Liuli wasn't the only one who was sad; she was also very sad.

Xiao He and A Li are the last remaining bloodline of the Chu family. If either of them were to get into trouble, Huo Qing would not stand idly by.

She swore an oath before Sanlang's cenotaph that she would protect Xiao He and A Li with her own life for the rest of her life.

She knew that if Sanlang were still alive, he would also risk his life to protect the children of the Chu family.

“Once Ali arrives, she will definitely go in too, and neither you nor I can stop her.” That’s why Huo Qing said earlier that she would go with Ali.

In fact, she knew that Chu Yueli would never back down from what she had decided to do.

Trying to persuade her would be a waste of energy; she should spend her time and energy on something meaningful.

“I will leave her a signal along the way so that she can catch up with me.”

"I'll go with you..."

"No way!" Huo Qing interrupted Miao Yucui, saying, "Sister, you've been by Second Master's side for so many years and are well-versed in tactics. Your combat ability is no less than Second Master's. Back then, Third Master often praised you in front of me."

“Now that Xiao He is in trouble, Ali needs someone to stabilize the Chu family army for her. Moreover, the Khitan army is not far from us, and they could attack at any time. Our camp needs a general to be in charge.”

Miao Yucui is this great general. If even she leaves, who will be the commander-in-chief of the entire army?

"However, before Ali and I return, the army must not provoke any trouble. Seven days is the day we agreed upon. If I have not returned by then, give this letter to the doctor."

After putting the letter away, Huo Qing handed it to Miao Yucui with both hands: "This is the method for drawing out the Gu. I wrote it down. Find someone suffering from a terminal illness and see... whether he is willing to save Xiao He."