Proton Consort

In a battle where retreat was an advance, Xiang Xun retreated under the protection of Hong Shichang, and did not face it head-on.After temporarily settling down, Xiang Xun just stayed in front of Xiang's mother's bed, frighteningly absent-minded.It was really helpless for Xiang Xun to acquiesce in Shan Shi's entry and exit in the Jing army.

"Xiang Xun, you have officially declared war on the Yuan Dynasty and severed the relationship. In order to show your sincerity in cooperation, you can take your mother away. But I still can't fully trust you, so your mother has the cold-grass poison created by my country in your body. There is no problem at all on weekdays, but the antidote needs to be taken once every three days, and the medicine should be taken continuously for three months to remove the toxin. Otherwise, the poison will cause death and be extremely painful. Whether your mother is safe or not depends on you. "

"Xun'er, Xun'er..."

Suddenly being held by a warm hand, Xiang Xun came back to his senses, saw that Xiang's mother had woken up, and hurriedly sent someone to call Mingning, "Mother, you woke up, do you feel uncomfortable?"

Mother Xiang lay down and shook her head, holding Xiang Xun's hand tightly, "Xun'er, why are you clenching your hand so hard? Your face is not good either..."

Hearing the words, Xiang Xun let go of his palm, and was afraid that his mother would see the bloodstains on the palm that had dried up before he could wash it, so he hurriedly put his palm down and put it on Xiang's mother's hand, "Queen, the child is fine."

"Xun'er, where is this place?" Mother Xiang became more and more awake, frowning and looking at the furnishings in the room, feeling strange, "Why are you by my side? I clearly remember... Jiang Chuan! Xun'er, Jiang Chuan he..."

"Mother's Queen", Xiang Xun interrupted with a choked breath, "This is Pingzhou, you have been asleep for a long time, eat something first, and I will tell you about other things slowly."

"Pingzhou..." Mother Xiang didn't let go of Xiang Xun, "Xun'er, did something happen? Someone broke into the bamboo house!"

"Knock knock."

There was a knock on the door, and Xiang Xun temporarily got rid of Xiang Mu's questioning, but after seeing the general Qin behind Mingning clearly, he knew that it was too early to rejoice.

"Chen Qinming joins the Empress Dowager, and the Empress Dowager will be a thousand years old!"

"General Qin Ming, this..." Mother Xiang asked Mingning and Xiang Xun uncertainly, "What's going on?"

Xiang Xun sighed inaudibly, and left the whole story to Mingning and General Qin to explain and explain.

At night, torches were lit on the city walls of Pingzhou. Every Jing State soldier dared not be careless. Pingzhou and the neighboring Quzhou are the basis for Xiang Xun to raise troops and restore the country. Although the small land is small, it has absolute sovereignty. .

Xiang Xun Fei jumped up to the eaves, sat down on the highest place, and looked at the crescent moon, which was very similar to Wan Ming's eyebrows and eyes when he smiled, clean and beautiful.Xiang Xun's gaze followed the sky down, staring into the distance, rubbing a silk scarf in his hand, his heart was like a starry sky at night, dull, although there was a little bit of starlight, it couldn't illuminate one direction.

"Come here, take these out, I have no appetite!"

The father-in-law and maidservants crowded into the room made Wan Ming upset, and the entire East Palace became a tight golden cage, and it was difficult for Wan Ming to get out after being brought back from the tower.Emperor Yuan even guarded Wanming himself, and discussed some matters with Prime Minister Zuo Wei before walking away for a while, returning to the East Palace at this time, it was the time when Wanming lost his temper.

"Emperor, are you really going to hurt yourself because of that Xiang Xun?!" Emperor Yuan raised his eyebrows, pointing to Xiao Wu who has been kneeling by the door since morning, "Don't you want this maid? Do you want to go on a hunger strike?" If so, I can immediately order someone to drag her out and kill her!"

Wan Ming begged for mercy, but Emperor Yuan didn't let go, but he also knew the relationship between Wan Ming and Xiao Wu as master and servant. Wan Ming couldn't bear Xiao Wu's suffering, and Yuan Emperor didn't want Wan Ming to suffer.

Wan Ming looked at Xiao Wu whose arms were trembling slightly and whose whole body was curled up into a small ball, walked over and helped her up with both hands.With a wave of Emperor Yuan's hand, five eunuchs carrying dinner plates re-entered and put the dishes on the table one by one.

"Xiao Wu, come."

Wan Ming asked Xiao Wu, whose legs and feet were numb, to sit down first, and stood aside and handed the chopsticks to Xiao Wu, so anxious that Xiao Wu waved her hands, "Princess, you can't..."

"Xiao Wu, don't you even accompany me? Let's eat together."

It is rare to see Wan Ming's expression somber, Xiao Wu stopped talking, kept her hand steady and filled a bowl of soup for Wan Ming first.Emperor Yuan looked at Wan Ming's cold profile, shook his head and walked towards the bookshelf.

The action of poking rice grains with chopsticks was repeated several times, and Wan Ming's eyes were empty.Xiao Wu also didn't know what to eat, she stared blankly at Wan Ming, wanted to say something comforting, but didn't know how to say, "Princess..."

Even though Xiang Xun seemed ruthless, Wan Ming felt that seeing each other was much better than not seeing each other.They met in Liuzhou, and even though they recruited Xiang Xun as his son-in-law to save Xiang Xun's life, Wan Ming never regretted it, nor was she wronged.Birth experience and gender may be tricked by fate, but Xiang Xun and Wan Ming have been blessed by God's blessings along the way, opened up their hearts and walked into each other, so how could Wan Ming not understand Xiang Xun?

It is Xiang Xun's promise to let the two marriage stones be together. Even in the most chaotic situation, Xiang Xun's desire to be with Wan Ming remains the same. It is precisely because of the same belief that Wan Ming will not despair .The future is long, but things depend on human effort, ups and downs, no matter how Xiang Xun's identity changes, Wan Ming's original intention to treat her remains the same.Even if you wait until your youth is exhausted, you will still only stay for that one person, and you will be content in this life.

"Xiang Xun, I only hope you can return safely."

Looking at the brightest star in the sky, Xiang Xun's palm is the soft touch of the silk scarf, and the mess of melancholy gradually becomes calm under the blowing of the breeze.

Hong Shichang looked under the eaves for a while, turned around several times to leave and then stopped, finally jumped up to the eaves, and handed the cloak to Xiang Xun, "It's cool at night, you can't be sick."

"Brother Hong, it's hard for you to separate your brothers and sisters."

"Hey, it's not your fault, don't say that," Hong Shichang sat down beside Xiang Xun, "To tell you the truth, I'm not worried about my little sister. She's by my side, so I can take care of her. Brother, Today's matter, I..."

"Brother, you are right. It would be bad if I act impulsively." Xiang Xun looked at Hong Shichang and smiled, "Wanming is safest by her father's side. She is safe, so I can do my job with peace of mind." what should be done."

Things have come to this, and this can only be so.But how the road ahead, no one can predict.On the one hand, if Xiang Xun does not strengthen himself, he will be controlled by others after all, and he and Wan Ming may not have a happy ending.On the other hand, the stronger Xiang Xun is, the more guarded and hostile the Yuan Emperor will be against him, and the future with Wan Ming will be more blurred.

Dilemma, the situation forced Xiang Xun to choose the latter, since Wan Ming is absolutely not let go by Xiang Xun, any method will be for this goal.

In the middle of the night when both Wan Ming and Xiang Xun couldn't sleep, there was a loud noise like thunder, and the sky was illuminated red by the flames. The siege of Pingzhou broke out, and the battle was resolved quickly, striking while the iron was hot, full of confidence and superiority The Yuan army will not give the Jing army a day and a night to rest.

Wan Ming wore a coat and walked outside the gate of the East Palace, looking at places that seemed far away but near, with her hands on the cold stone railing, her brows were wrinkled by the evening wind.

At the same time, Xiang Xun, who was wearing armor, stood in front of the defense map, marking and explaining the various fortresses and strategies for the battle one by one. As battle reports continued to come in, Xiang Xun gave instructions according to the battle situation. After understanding Xiang Xun's tactics, Xiang Xun boarded the city wall and looked at the soldiers of the original army who had fought side by side. His position changed, and Xiang Xun had the responsibility to protect the soldiers who were loyal to him.

It was tantamount to being reborn from the ashes, every soldier of the Jing State gritted his teeth, and Xiang Xun led the troops himself, full of morale, desperately resisting, unlike a year ago, he would not surrender his hometown to ruin.The flames of war further ignited the hearts of the soldiers of Jing State to restore the country.

Emperor Yuan got up from the desk, walked to the door and looked at Wan Ming, whose back was thin, and at the flames of the war that hadn't stopped yet. Standing proudly with his hands behind his back, he was as proud as a mountain, but he also carried his father's love like a sea.

Adequate preparations and united strength finally blocked the winning Yuan army outside Pingzhou City. The Jing army successfully defended the city, joyful, but inevitably exhausted. The disparity in strength between the two armies is still a big problem facing Xiang Xun , Grain and horses are also difficult problems.The joy of victory was only for a moment, he took off his heavy armor, and Xiang Xun stayed in the temporarily vacated study, looking at the topographic map repeatedly, guessing the direction of the Yuan army's next move.

When Xiang Xun circled the original capital city with a vermilion pen, Xiang Xun's sight was fixed on that red dot.The tip of the pen flew into the air, moved from the original capital city to Liuzhou, and took a step back to look at the distance between the capital of Jingguo and Liuzhou, and smiled softly in his eyes, "It's possible that we can meet each other even in the north and south, maybe it's really destined Thinking of it this way, I will have more hope for our reunion, Wan Ming."

Mother Xiang, who was about to push the door in, heard Xiang Xun's words, and looked at Xiang Xun through the crack of the door. The not-so-strong wooden door made a sound, and Xiang Xun noticed it, turned around to the door and helped Xiang mother in.

"Mother, it's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"

Mother Xiang looked at the books spread all over the table, then touched the temperature of the teacup on Xun Xun's table, and sighed, "Xun'er, you are not the same, how can you let me sleep? Even serve you There is no one who pours tea, in my heart..."

"Mother's Empress", Xiang Xun hurriedly embraced Xiang's mother's shoulders, "I don't think you are such a squeamish child, and the heavens will give you a great responsibility, you must first work hard and work hard, compared with the hard work of the emperor , the child is still far behind, so I will work hard to make up for my shortcomings, so that I can be qualified for the responsibility of the world as soon as possible."

"Having said that, I really didn't expect it to develop like this in the end." Xiang's mother caressed Xiang Xun's face, "Xun'er, I can't help you, if I let you be with the princess, please be careful." Live, will all this not happen?"

"Mother, you think too much. It's not you who stop us. It's the Yuan Dynasty's ambition to rule the world, and it's our determination to avenge our shame and return to the country. But no one did anything wrong, so the child will not be separated from Wanming because of this." Queen Mother, when we meet Wan Ming again, will you bless us?"

The author has something to say: There is no idea for Fanwai, what should I do if the sweetness is not enough?Distressed! Distressed. . . .

77 Love the dream of a lifetime

As the king of a country, it is not a long-term solution for the Yuan Emperor to stay abroad, not to mention that the entire Jingdi will soon be reduced to a battlefield, and the Yuan Emperor will have no worries if he withdraws as soon as possible.but……

"Father, please forgive me for being so difficult to obey!"

"Huanger, do you really want to abandon your father because of Xiang Xun?" Only Yuan Di and Wan Ming lived in the imperial study room. It's not that I haven't given her a chance, it's that she's too ambitious to coexist peacefully with us, and I've mentioned it over and over again, so the emperor should know that he can't really fall in love with her."

"If you can't be emotional, you won't be tempted. How could the father know that the palace can't accommodate the mother and concubine but still insist on marrying the mother and concubine back to the palace?"

Emperor Yuan's face was startled, and then he turned sideways, "Is it a matter that cannot be compared, how can I be hostile to your mother and concubine?"

"But", Wan Ming paused, and said, "The concubines in the harem are incompatible with the concubine mother, and the confrontation is like a battlefield, otherwise the concubine mother would not die in depression."

Emperor Yuan looked at Wanming, "My lord, are you blaming me? In this way, I can't let you be with Xiang Xun, so as not to follow in the footsteps of me and your mother and concubine! I will find you a good match." Princes and ministers, you will stay by my side for the rest of your life, and it will be peaceful if you are not allowed to go anywhere!"

"Father Emperor", facing the angry Emperor Yuan, Wan Ming knelt down, "I will only put on a wedding dress for Xiang Xun in my life, just like what my mother and concubine did for Father Emperor. I complained about my father and emperor because my son and minister didn't understand that you are the son of heaven, the head of all officials, and you have the power to call the wind and rain. Why can't you protect your mother and concubine? Why do you let your mother and concubine suffer so much? Don't blame you, son, she said she has no reason to blame you, because the happiness she feels is given by you, she has no complaints or regrets, and she is even glad that she is the woman you loved deeply. If everything starts again , she will still rescue you home on the small stone bridge, will still follow you into the palace without hesitation after you return from victory, and will still... die for you."

Emperor Yuan's eyes were red, listening to Wan Ming talking about things that Emperor Yuan didn't know, thinking of the past, he couldn't help sobbing in his throat.

"The happiness of the mother and concubine can only be given by the emperor, and the happiness of the children can only be given by Xiang Xun. I also hope that the father will make it happen and let the children stay in Jingdi. The war is not over yet, maybe there is still room for change."

For Wan Ming's insistence, Emperor Yuan had no choice but to say, "My lord, you seem to be taking things too simply."

"Father, as long as you love each other, how complicated is the situation that cannot be overcome?"

Wan Ming really can't give in. If one person gives up, the other's persistence will be meaningless. Wan Ming believes that Xiang Xun should also be worthy of Xiang Xun's trust.

In terms of standpoint, Emperor Yuan cannot simply support Wan Ming from an emotional point of view, because Emperor Yuan is still Wan Ming's father.

"Emperor, I'll give you a day to think it through. After a day, I have to return to court. I hope you can put the overall situation first."

The words have come to this point, it is useless to say more.Now that Emperor Yuan knew Wan Ming's determination and that Emperor Yuan was a man of true temperament, Wan Ming also believed that these words would have some effect.

As soon as Emperor Yuan left, Hong Xin came looking for him.Because of Wan Ming's repeated requests, not only were the people related to Xiang Xun not implicated, but they were not deprived of their freedom of action, including Fu Sheng, but they were still confined to the palace.

Looking at Wan Ming's appearance, her expression is still haggard, Hong Xin knows that Xiang Xun and Wan Ming's future is worrying, but as a bystander, she may not be able to understand what it is like.

"I have something to tell you", it is Hong Xin's character to go straight to the point, he owes Wan Ming favors, he is not good at expressing it pretentiously, and he always does something to help, "I can be sure, the Xiang Xun you got from your father's hand The letter colluding with the silicon country is fake, just verify the authenticity of the seal."

After Hong Xin said this, Wan Ming would not doubt it, but was still wondering who made the forgery, or how to expose the forger.

Seeing that Wan Ming didn't speak, Hong Xin thought that Wan Ming had the same concerns, so he said frankly, "If your father is just looking for an excuse to get rid of Xiang Xun, then it doesn't matter if the letter is true or not, and there is no need for it." It is necessary to identify, it is a waste of effort."

"No, you have to distinguish whether the letter is true or not. It is not only important, but also the key." Wan Ming looked at Hong Xin with certainty and said, "Hong Xin, thank you, you have helped me a lot."

I was stunned for a moment by Wan Ming's sudden joy, and then Hong Xin also laughed, "It's called stealing chickens, and eating rice instead, after all, evil will be rewarded with evil."

Wan Ming smiled, but didn't answer.The news brought by Hong Xin was like timely rain. Emperor Yuan should have a conclusion in his heart about what is right and what is wrong.

Midsummer is coming, and in the morning, the sun shows its power.Sitting in the shade under the tree, Xiang's mother looked at Xiang Xun who was busy all the time not far in front, and from time to time ordered Xiang Xun to bring water to the maid arranged by Xiang's mother.

Knowing that the Jing army was short of horses and food, many people voluntarily donated their little rations to the military camp, and several big breeders in the city were also willing to donate horses. It is still difficult to meet the needs of the army.Fortunately, Pingzhou is located in a hilly area with abundant vegetation, wild fruits everywhere, abundant agricultural products, and the food problem can still be solved. Xiang Xun still has some money, which is used to buy horses, and the rest depends on the gift of nature up.

In addition to horses, there are also chariots for the marching, and logging to build carts. If it is completed in a short period of time, it will surely solve the urgent needs of the Jing army.All the carpenters in the city were recruited, and all the soldiers were learning while doing it. Xiang Xun personally went into battle, Ming Ning and Hong Shichang all participated. With the high morale, the craftsmanship became more refined and the speed was faster. .

"Is there any way to reduce the weight? There are two soldiers in one car, and they are also carrying armor and weapons. The key function is to move. If you focus on defense, it may hinder your progress." Xiang Xun squatted down and clearly explained to the carpenter that he wanted to reduce the weight. In the place of wood, ask the feasibility of your own ideas.

Hong Shichang was in a daze when he heard this, he thought it would be better to go sawing wood, he got up and raised his head before taking two steps, there were soldiers rushing over, they were the spies sent by Xiang Xun.

"Reporting to the prince, we found out the whereabouts of the second prince." The speaker was concerned, and looked at Xun Xun without any other indication before continuing, "The Yuan army found the hangover second prince in the Yanyu Building, and executed him on the East Street this morning. , decapitated in a different place."

Putting his hands on the wooden handle of the axe, Xiang Xun's expression remained the same, but he looked at other places, "Keep quiet about this, lest the Queen Mother know that she is disturbed, go down."

"Yes, Prince."

"It's not surprising that Xiang Min would end up hurting himself after he harmed others. If he was still drunk before Xing Xing, it shouldn't hurt too much."

An inaudible sigh made Hong Shichang look towards Xun, "Brother, you didn't do anything wrong. You have done your best. It was his good fortune. Don't take everything on your shoulders."

"To put it simply, the two wars have caused too many changes, how can I remain indifferent?"

After thinking about Xiang Xun's words, Hong Shichang understood, "Brother, are you still worried about Wu Yue?"

Xiang Xun neither denied nor admitted, "Everyone has their own destiny, that's her choice. Brother Hong, don't be lazy, before the sun becomes more poisonous, all these things must be done well, come and help."

"what……"

The setting sun took away the light, but the scorching heat did not diminish at all.The piercing screams sounded in the compound that had been exposed to the sun for a day, which was more annoying than the sweltering heat.

"Ah!! Go to the Ren Mansion to find Lord Ren Baishui... Ah! Hurry up!"

Wu Yue was sweating profusely, and the unbearable pain made Wu Yue's facial expressions all tangled together, making her extremely pale.

"Shouldn't we find Mrs. Wen first? It's useless if Mr. Ren is here!"

"I don't care, please... go find him quickly, ah..."

Wu Yue grabbed everything that could be grasped tightly in her hands, and her nails dug into her palms, but the pain was nothing compared to her heart.

It was not completely dark yet, Wu Yue looked at the red sky from the window, supported herself with the last bit of hope, waiting for the arrival of Ren Baishui, waiting for the birth of a new life.

Ren Baishui was not in the mansion, the housekeeper hurriedly sent someone to the palace to inform Ren Baishui after hearing the little girl's intention.And Ren Baishui was playing chess with Emperor Yuan on the gazebo in the garden. After hearing the report from the people in the mansion, he asked him to back down without frowning, and did not express anything else after that.

Emperor Yuan captured the chess piece, thought about where to place the piece, and asked, "What is the important matter in Aiqing's residence?"

"My humble minister is rude. Going back to the emperor is actually a trivial matter, which is not worth mentioning."

Seeing that the maid sent out to find Ren Baishui came back, Wu Yue, who was already weak, asked desperately, "Ren, where is Master Ren?"

Seeing Wu Yue's pale face, the little servant girl was a little scared, "Master Ren is not in the mansion, the steward has already sent someone to the palace to invite him, I don't know when he will come."

The exhausted Wu Yue closed her eyes and sighed, but the pain under her body did not allow her to relax for a moment.

"what!!"

The maid by the bed covered her mouth and backed away, as if she had seen some demonic beast, and even the experienced woman turned pale.

"What's wrong? Where's my child?!" Wu Yue grabbed the edge of the bed, trying to prop herself up to see the newborn child.

"Husband, ma'am", Granny Wen wrapped up the child tremblingly and carried it to Wu Yue, "The child has passed away, Madam, please express my condolences."

"What did you say? What did you say?!" Wu Yue struggled to sit up, snatched the child from Mrs. Wen, stared intently at the little man who didn't respond at all, tears streaming down, "Son, child, open your eyes!" Open your eyes and look at mother, why did you fall asleep before seeing mother, child..."

The pain of bereavement was accompanied by Wu Yue's mournful cries, which lingered in the compound all night, sad and desperate.