The night was deep, and Xiao Yunyan was still writing military reports for the past few days at his desk. Luo Hu came in and reported: "Your Highness, Mr. He is clamoring to see you."
"She? Where is the person?"
"Outside the camp."
"Let her in."
From time to time, He Lianyi came in, and Xiao Yunyan said: "What a distinguished guest."
"Your Highness, please allow me to go out of the city to convince General Xu."
Xiao Yunyan snorted coldly: "This couple is really good at pretending and putting on airs, but you will believe it."
"Your Highness, I know what General Xu is like as a person. He is indeed a man of character and is not just pretending."
"Then there's no need to worry, he won't die even in this moment or two."
"Your Highness, General Xu is a talented general. If Your Highness can win over him, it will be like adding wings to him."
"Even so, you should go and have a good rest first. It won't be too late to go after dawn."
"Okay, then I will rest in the carriage. When His Highness allows me to leave the city, he will send a coachman to me." After saying that, she went straight out and got into the carriage as expected. A quarter of an hour later, Luo Hu's voice suddenly sounded outside: "Master He, sit down, I will take you to the Gaoling Canyon."
"Okay." He Lianyi responded calmly while sitting in the car.
Along the way, the carriage was galloping, and the rambling posture was not like the usually steady and reserved Luo Hu, but Helianyi didn't think much about it, just thinking that he was eager for success. After traveling for dozens of miles, the carriage turned to another mountain road, and suddenly a cheerful voice sounded outside: "Helianyi, quickly stick your head out and look at the moonlight outside."
Along the way, He Lianyi kept thinking about how to persuade Xu Qianmin. When he heard the voice, he was shocked. This was not Luo Hu, but Xiao Yunyan.
"Your Highness, why is it you?" She opened the curtain door.
"Of course it's me. On such a moonlit night, with such a beautiful woman, if I hadn't personally escorted her, wouldn't I have let down the beauty of this wonderful time?"
"Why is Your Highness so happy tonight?"
"There's no reason to be unhappy when you have a beautiful woman by your side." Although his words were frivolous, his voice was a little deeper. When he spoke, he didn't know which heartstring was touched, and his voice was mixed with a little gloom: "Today This is indeed the happiest day I have had in years, Helianyi, it was you who saved me."
"I - saved His Highness?"
"When the prince was alive, my only belief was to protect the prince and help him in the future. But after the prince passed away, all my beliefs collapsed. At that time, I hated my father, so I came to the border alone and joined the army. I always take the lead. Everyone in the world thinks that I am brave, but no one knows that I just hope that the enemy army can pierce my heart with thousands of arrows..."
Although Helianyi had long known that he was a person who valued love and justice, she was still shocked to hear these heartfelt words from his own mouth.
"Later I realized that the prince's family was living in panic in the capital. I not only had to live for myself, but I also wanted to make a difference in the world and protect the prince's family."
"His Highness's sincerity towards Prince Zhaowen is evident. I heard that in order to exonerate Prince Zhaowen, His Highness did not hesitate to perform a drama of ransoming his daughter for a large sum of money, taking the blame on himself."
"You also know about this?"
"Of course I know. The whole world is talking about His Highness's daughter's ransom, and who doesn't know about it? I wonder where Miss Yun Zhiqiu is now?"
"She?" Xiao Yunyan thought for a long time before she seemed to figure it out, "I remember that I gave her a house in the suburbs of Beijing as a gift. I don't know if she lives there now. However, although she has lived in my house for a few days, I can Never had her serve.”
"I know." Helianyi blurted out.
"You know?" Xiao Yunyan suddenly stopped the carriage and looked back at her, "Is this kind of thing also spreading outside?"
He Lianyi realized that he had made a mistake and quickly changed the topic: "Oh, I mean - Prince Zhaowen was in jail at that time, so His Highness naturally had no interest in such matters of love between children."
Xiao Yunyan smiled, "No one knows me better than He Lianyi."
The two talked all the way, and time passed quickly. In less than an hour, they had reached the Gaoling Canyon. Xiao Yunyan immediately ordered someone to escort He Lianyi in. Within a few moments, Xu Qianmin agreed to surrender. At this time, Xu Qianmin was in Xiao Yunyan's tent. He Lianyi had nowhere to go, so he walked up to the watchtower alone, looking at Ning Jun slowly coming out of the canyon in the distance and sitting in a pile outside Liang Jun's camp.
In the distance, I don't know who started the first voice: "The hero hates, tears are all over his face..." The voice was powerful, deep, desolate and tragic, but mixed with powerless resentment. Then, someone started to respond, and slowly more and more people started singing.
It was Daxia music. Listening to this familiar melody, Helianyi's nose felt sour, tears welled up in her eyes, and she hummed along silently in her heart.
"It's windy here, be careful to catch a cold." This fierce voice pulled He Lianyi back from his thoughts. He Lianyi wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, turned around and saw Xiao Yunyan.
Seeing that he looked like he had been standing for a long time, she asked: "Your Highness has negotiated with General Xu so quickly?"
"There's nothing to talk about."
"What's wrong?" He Lianyi's heart suddenly felt cold.
Xiao Yunyan asked: "How did you persuade him?"
"I just explained Helian Dingbang's character to him clearly."
"That's no wonder. He told me he was loyal only to you."
"He promised me that he would do whatever I asked him to do."
"It doesn't matter. Since I am willing to be loyal to you, I am willing to obey my orders. I will make you nervous. By the way, how did you persuade Yuan Wenhuan from Liangcheng?"
"Yuan Wenhuan is Prime Minister Lu's disciple, so naturally I don't need to worry."
Xiao Yunyan suddenly realized it and nodded: "No wonder."
Suddenly, a scolding sound interrupted the soldiers' chanting, and there was sudden silence between heaven and earth.
"Do you miss your homeland?" Xiao Yunyan broke the silence.
"Homeland?" He Lianyi sighed: "Homeland is too far away."
Xiao Yunyan looked at her seriously, "It's not far away. Don't forget that you are also standing in your hometown. Believe me, within seven years I will definitely let you return to Yong'an City, which you have longed for."
His words were full of sincerity, and He Lianyi said without any doubt: "I believe Your Highness."
Another gust of wind blew by. Xiao Yunyan looked at her under the moonlight and couldn't help brushing away her messed up hair. As soon as he stretched out his hand, He Lianyi took a few steps back in alarm. Xiao Yunyan was stunned for a moment, his hands frozen there. Helianyi saw his expression suddenly change, showing embarrassment and humiliation, and then he realized that his reaction was too much.
The atmosphere became extremely weird, and Helianyi racked her brains to think of how to exonerate herself, "I, I, I, just now, just now..."
Xiao Yunyan said coldly: "What can I do to you in full view of everyone?"
He Lianyi blushed instantly and hurriedly explained: "No, no, Your Highness, in my wanderings, I always meet some deceitful people who react in a hurry..."
"Okay, okay, let's not talk anymore." Xiao Yunyan caressed her softly, and his gloomy face gradually melted away, and then said: "Don't worry, I will definitely do what I promised you, and I will never break my promise."
He Lianyi then smiled and quickly turned the conversation away, "By the way, Mr. Lu's matter..."
"Master Lu's matter, how we planned it then will be implemented now, nothing will change."
"It's been so long. Didn't His Highness stop this matter from continuing?"
Xiao Yunyan looked at her and smiled meaningfully, "After you left, I somehow always felt that I would see you again. So I have always allowed them to develop on their own."
"His Highness drove me away in the first place."
"I have driven you away, but I still can't drive you away in my heart." He lamented, and then said, "What can I do to you?"
Seeing his expression, she felt funny in her heart and said angrily: "Why does Your Highness blame me?"
"If you don't blame me, who do you blame?" Xiao Yunyan suddenly took her hand off guard.
Helianyi was held by his hand, unable to resist, nor could he show any sign of reluctance. Xiao Yunyan saw her suddenly shivering and her hands were cold, so he asked, "What's wrong? Is it cold?"
"Yes, it's a bit cold." He Lianyi replied in a hoarse voice.
Xiao Yunyan put her hand in his palm and rubbed it vigorously, but it still became colder and colder. "Let's go back to the camp and rest for a few hours before going back." As he said that, he took Helianyi's hand and walked towards the camp.
He Lianyi was dragged into the tent by him. There was a bed in the tent. Xiao Yunyan said, "Let's just spend the night here."
He Lianyi's heart suddenly tightened again, and Xiao Yunyan said again: "Don't worry, no one has slept here except me." Then, he ordered someone to get two more charcoal basins, and he walked to the chair and sat down. Go down.
Seeing his posture, Helianyi knew that he wanted to sit on a chair and deal with it. He knew that he was too preoccupied and could not use the draft he had prepared in his mind. He had mixed feelings for a moment.
Xiao Yunyan half-opened his eyes, seeing her looking at him like this, and said: "Go to sleep quickly, we have to go back to the city early tomorrow morning. After returning to the city, I will go directly to Liangcheng."
"Going to Liangcheng? Then—I'll go with His Highness."
"No need, I'll just take Xu Qianmin there. Once I'm settled in Liangcheng, I'll take you and Miss Shen over."
"It's good for me to live in Xu Mansion."
"That concubine Xu Qianmin, you should have less contact with her in the future. I don't want to cause more trouble."
"Your Highness has never cared much about Liangcheng. Why are you so anxious this time?"
"You are right. Only by making more military exploits can I win a place in my father's heart. This will also be good for Lu Zhongjian, and I can win a better future for you in the future."
"Us? Who are you talking about, your Highness? The Yang family?"
Xiao Yunyan smiled and shook his head: "Of course not. My maternal grandfather's family belongs to the Haoying family. The prestige accumulated over decades, as long as nothing goes wrong, nothing will happen."
"Then His Highness is referring to the young prince's family."
"The prince's family is small. I only hope that they will be safe and go smoothly. I don't want them to get involved in court disputes."
"That……"
Xiao Yunyan suddenly became irritable and shouted: "He Lianyi, if you talk again, I can't guarantee that I won't sleep next to you."
With one sentence, Helianyi immediately dared not say a word anymore.
Early the next morning, the two rushed back to Xuzhou City. When he arrived in the city, Xiao Yunyan followed his plan without stopping and went to take over Liangcheng. A few days later, Xiao Yunyan fulfilled his promise and sent someone to pick up Helianyi's master and servant and placed them in Liangcheng.
At this time, Chen Liuxiang was already recovering. Seeing the carefully arranged courtyard, she couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "We finally have a place to stay. Your Highness, Prince Ji, is really good!"
Listening to Chen Liuxiang's heartfelt gratitude to Xiao Yunyan, He Lianyi suddenly felt irritated for no reason, "Whether he is good or not has nothing to do with us. Don't forget what we should do."
Seeing her losing such a temper, Chen Liuxiang didn't know why for a moment, and said with aggrieved face: "Yes, please remember this, I don't dare to make any mistakes again."
Facing this maid who was willing to risk her life to protect herself, Helianyi couldn't help but apologize, and her tone became softer: "Okay, you just recovered and have been running all the way, so go and have a good rest first."
"Yes." Chen Liuxiang left.
Helianyi looked at the small courtyard. Although the courtyard was small, it was elegant and quiet. In addition, there are several servants in the courtyard. Although they are not many, they can perform their duties. If she was really homeless, such a place would be a good destination. However, she is now shouldering the important task of restoring the country...
"Why are you so lost in thought?"
Helianyi's thoughts were interrupted. She turned around and saw Xiao Yunyan standing not far away.
"Didn't His Highness go to Jingcheng Camp? When did he come?"
"I just arrived. I knew you were coming, so I came right over." Xiao Yunyan walked into her and asked, "I personally selected this yard. Do you like it?"
"It's quiet and peaceful, I like it. Your Highness, thank you for your trouble."
"It's natural for you to be attentive to your affairs."
He Lianyi felt a little uncomfortable, but smiled slightly, and Xiao Yunyan said again: "I will rest for a few hours before rushing to Liaozhou."
Helianyi turned around with a surprised look on his face: "Why are you in such a hurry?"
"The reason why I went to the Jingcheng camp was because of the urgent report a few days ago: Helian Dingbang sent Zhao Shu to garrison at Sanjiangyuan, and Zhao Hai to garrison at Xuyang. Look at this formation, it's clear that they are here to regain the lost ground."
He Lianyi nodded, "Indeed. Zhao Shu took the blame and resigned because of Zhao Hai's loss of Dingzhou. I didn't expect that Helian Dingbang could still ask him to come out."
"Helian Dingbang obviously has no generals available, but Zhao Shu and Zhao Hai are enough for Brother Six and I to deal with them for a while. Unfortunately, the one I know is not the feared God of War, Zhao Hai."
"Zhao Hai has been keeping a low profile since he was driven out of Dingzhou by Xiao Yunsheng. He has been carefully trained by Zhao Shu over the years. Your Highness must not underestimate the enemy. Swords have no eyes, so your Highness must be careful."
"Of course I will be careful. I can't let you become a widow before you get married." Xiao Yunyan spoke frivolously, but he looked serious.
Helianyi knew that he was teasing her again, so she just pretended not to hear what he said and walked back.
Xiao Yunyan followed him and shouted: "Why, can't you take a joke?"
He Lianyi responded calmly: "No, Your Highness, remember to tell me that you are safe."
"Okay." Xiao Yunyan looked at her and smiled before answering. In a blink of an eye, he became quite serious again, "I could have gone directly to Liaozhou, but I just came here because I wanted to see you."
Facing his tenderness, Helianyi was a little overwhelmed for a moment. She turned away and warned again: "Your Highness, be careful."
Xiao Yunyan looked at her and suddenly sighed, "Then I'm leaving." After that, he turned around and strode away.
"Your Highness, Your Highness." She ran forward and warned: "Your Highness must be careful and never underestimate the enemy."
"Okay." Xiao Yunyan looked at her, swept away the disappointment in his eyes, and agreed with a smile.
