Tangli Fried Snow

Qiu Ling is about to give birth, and things have been quite turbulent lately. Qing Shan is still looking after Duan Yuanshan, but today his wife said she was experiencing severe abdominal pain, so it seems she is about to give birth.

Qiu Ling clutched her stomach and cried out in pain, saying to him, "Brother Shan, it hurts so much, it hurts so much." Qingshan comforted her while trying to calm his agitated emotions.

He first ran out to swap shifts with a friend, and then paid for a midwife. When the midwife arrived, she touched the pregnant woman's belly and said, "Husband, your wife is not ready to give birth yet, it's a lie."

Qingshan said, "She's in a lot of pain, how could it be a false alarm? We should prepare in advance!"

The midwife then instructed him to prepare clean bedding, clothes, diapers, hot water, food, and so on for the mother and child in advance. Qingshan was completely bewildered by the two women's instructions.

If Qiu Ling didn't give birth by noon, the midwife went home, telling her to stay home and not to wander around and disturb the fetus.

Qingshan had no choice but to stay home and keep her company.

Who knew that by nightfall, the streets were in chaos, shouts of battle echoed throughout the city, and flames roared into the sky above the prison. He couldn't go out and could only stay home with his pregnant wife. Only the next day did he learn that someone had led several thousand men to break into the prison, and that the Crown Prince and Duan Yuanshan had been captured by the rebels.

Those skilled soldiers were all recruited to guard the city gates, and most of those guarding the prison were ordinary people, some of whom had no martial arts skills and had never killed anyone. When a group of fully armed thugs stormed in, the consequences were predictable: the rebels would kill everyone and the prisoners would be taken away.

The few soldiers and guards that were already there were slaughtered. Qingshan was lucky to survive. After hearing the news, he couldn't help but tremble with fear.

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Duan Yuanshan and Zhao Hehua were successfully abducted by Shen Yanshu and his soldiers. The first thing they did after leaving the prison was to go to the palace to pick up their daughter.

King Wei had spent his life on the battlefield. Although he had been imprisoned for more than a year, he immediately regained his soldier's spirit when he picked up a sword and mounted a horse. Together with Shen Yanshu, he led his troops into the palace.

Who knew that after spending so much effort to break into the imperial city, they would find that Jin Yuyan had already led her people to hide in Hongxiao Palace. The palace walls around Hongxiao Palace were thick and high, and it was impossible to get in without a ladder.

A group of people stood around the entrance of Hongxiao Palace, staring blankly.

Shen Yanshu, having gone this far, decided to go all the way. He ordered his men to bring plenty of dry grass and firewood and set fire to the palace gate. It took them a long time to burn through the gate. Inside, there were only a few dozen guards. He led his men in and slaughtered them like cutting melons and vegetables. Apart from some old people and palace maids, Jin Yuyan had somehow managed to hide somewhere with the young emperor. They searched frantically but couldn't find her.

King Wei forbade anyone from raping, plundering, or killing innocent people. He only took Duan Xueyao into his possession before leading his men to leave the area. However, before they could escape, Jiang Qimo arrived at the palace with his men.

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle that lasted from afternoon until night.

As soon as it got dark, Shen Yanshu led the rescued people out of the battle and secretly retreated to a hidden dog hole. Several people of high status crawled out of the palace through the dog hole, arrived at a pre-prepared place, mounted their horses, and went to an inconspicuous manor on the outskirts of the city. They then escaped to the outside of the city through a secret passage.

This place was very secluded. Shen Yanshu had people set up and excavate it six months in advance. The estate was part of his wife's dowry estate, very close to the city wall, remote and inconspicuous, making it perfect for digging a tunnel. He found a skilled craftsman who dug a secret tunnel several dozen meters long in just a few months, leading directly to an abandoned well outside the city.

Now, taking advantage of the Khitan army's siege of the city, they finally found an opportunity to carry out this great plan to save lives.

The person waiting for them outside was none other than Duan Jingyu, who was fully armed.

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Upon receiving news that the Khitans were leading troops to attack the Song Dynasty, Duan Jingyu immediately bid farewell to his beloved son and wife and led his army to suppress the Jin Yan army, preventing them from sending reinforcements.

Recently, the craftsmen under his command even developed a super-powerful explosive, which blew that old man away, leaving him utterly terrified and his liver and gallbladder ruptured.

A message delivered by carrier pigeon arrived in his hands, and Duan Jingyu's eyes shone with brilliance.

He was clad in brand-new armor, his cloak fluttering in the cold wind. Standing on the training ground were six thousand soldiers he had carefully selected. He stood on a high point and proclaimed, "I need two thousand elite soldiers to accompany me to the capital of Song to defend the king, not to rescue that young emperor, but to rescue the king of my Chu Kingdom, my father Duan Yuanshan, and my sister Duan Xueyao. This journey is dangerous, and we may never return. Now I ask, are there any who are willing to go? Please step forward!"

The six thousand soldiers were all his brothers who had gone through thick and thin with him. They fought day and night together and had long since built a revolutionary friendship that transcended life and death. They all stepped forward, and there was not a single coward on the entire training ground.

A surge of heroic ambition welled up in Duan Jingyu's heart, and his warhorse seemed to sense his excitement and elation, unable to resist turning around a few times.

He raised his arms and shouted several times, telling those with families to step back, especially only sons.

Finally, he personally selected two thousand men on horseback, had them ride the best warhorses, wear the best armor, carry the most suitable weapons, and eat a feast consisting entirely of meat dishes.

The bright-eyed youth raised his arm and said, "If we can successfully rescue my father and sister, I will surely promote you all to high positions and grant you endless wealth and honor. Those who fought alongside me on the battlefield will all be my brothers!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers excitedly raised their arms and shouted. Their heroic spirit inspired every hot-blooded man. Li Tie was among them, along with his father. All two thousand men were tough and resolute, ready to die for their cause, with lofty ambitions.

Duan Jingyu, exuding a chilling aura, took the lead, leading two thousand elite soldiers, and under the cover of night, they prepared for their journey north to the imperial capital.

He put to use the hidden agents and spies he had previously laid out, as well as the hidden informants he had spent a lot of money and effort on. They bypassed Jin Yan's army, broke through the Khitan's encirclement, and successfully arrived at the agreed location in two days and two nights.

When he saw his father and sister climb out of the dry well, he was overwhelmed by a mixture of joy and sorrow.

The passionate young man shed tears on the spot, kneeling down at his father's feet and bursting into tears like a child.