Almost in the blink of an eye, the sound of heavy iron boots hitting the ground and the sound of armor clashing came from outside. The fire covered the sky, turning the night into day.
Li Luansong led the people into the main hall. A buzzing sound flew past his ears. The long sword pierced the left arm of the young eunuch. But it was soaked in blood.
"Eunuch Shi, please bear with me, I... I will help you stop the bleeding."
Shen Que panicked and rummaged through the wooden box with trembling hands for some powder and gauze to stop the bleeding.
"No need." Father-in-law Shi's voice was very weak, and his face turned pale instantly. He stretched out his hand to grab her, but he couldn't lift it up.
"No, wait, hold on." Shen Que's tears fell like beans, and his hands were shaking badly. He simply took out a whole piece of gauze and applied it on it. The white color was instantly soaked with blood, and the blood flowed down Gauze dripping.
Li Luansong gently held Eunuch Shi's head and said in a low voice with red eyes: "This is His Highness's order. You can't say no."
Father-in-law Shi seemed to have a smile on his face. He opened his mouth, but his brows were furrowed in pain and he could not speak.
Shen Que almost exhausted all her strength to block the blood hole. The strong smell of blood filled her nostrils, which was frightening. She said in a trembling voice: "Please take it easy first. After the bleeding is completely stopped, I'll help you put a needle in to catch your breath, and then we can draw the knife."
The dagger was still stuck in his chest, and she didn't dare to move, for fear that the blood would flow out again.
"Madam..." Shi Gong said impartially: "Take good care of this old slave... Your Highness."
Li Luansong couldn't hold it in anymore and nodded heavily with tears in his eyes.
Shen Que thought that the situation was under control. Shen Que gradually regained his composure and was about to help him insert the needle and remove the knife as soon as possible. However, he heard the father-in-law groan in pain, and the gauze wrapped around his chest was soaked with blood again. red.
"What's going on? Didn't the bleeding stop just now?" Li Luansong was very nervous.
Shen Que wanted to re-bandage the wound, but saw that the blood flowing out again was dark purple and accompanied by blood clots.
It's over, Shen Que's mind rang loudly:
"The knife is poisonous."
At that moment, everyone was stunned, and Li Luansong's tears flowed out.
Shi's father-in-law was lying in the arms of Li Luansong and Shen Que. At this moment, his whole body was covered in blood and was twitching in pain.
"Eunuch Shi, hold on, we will think of a way to save him..." Li Luansong cried, but could not continue.
Shen Que felt helpless for the first time at the side. The blood seemed to be unstoppable, mixed with thick black blood clots and soaked into the cracks of the bricks.
"Your Highness... Your Majesty."
Eunuch Shi stretched out his hand with a dying breath, and Li Luansong and Shen Que grabbed his hand at the same time.
At that moment, Eunuch Shi showed a happy smile on his face.
"The doll...the old slave...can't see...it's the old slave...unlucky."
Li Luansong choked with sobs: "I will save you and won't let you die."
"Old slave... I have served His Highness... all my life, and I will be happy... all my life, old slave... I am content."
"It's my honor...to be able to protect His Highness from disaster. Your Highness...you don't have to be sad. When I was born, I was...His Highness's...person, and when I died, I was...His Highness's...dead person."
His face was pale and his speech was slurred.
"Your Highness... After the old slave leaves, Your Highness must remember... to take care of yourself, don't... be too tired, and... get married as soon as possible... have a baby, old slave... I have saved a lot of pensions over the years... ...I was not willing to spend the money...and gave His Highness...a pure gold...gold necklace."
He shiveringly put his blood-covered hands into his arms. Shen Que hurried to help and took out a carefully wrapped gold collar from his arms.
A pure gold necklace with a lovely longevity lock hung on it and inlaid with gems, held heavily in the hand.
"Your Highness...give this old slave to...the young master. The old slave...can no longer serve you...I wish the young master...a long life, peace and good fortune..."
…
That night, father-in-law Shi left with a smile on his face.
The nagging little old man left happily. The old man who couldn't bear to see Li Luansong suffer even the slightest grievance, covered him up, protected him, and always stood in front of him. At the last moment of his life, he still stood in his way. In front of him, he fulfilled his promise and continued to guard him silently in another place from then on.
A meteor streaked across the night sky, like a spark falling, instantly igniting a raging flame.
Li Luansong was still immersed in grief. His shouts of killing were loud, the sound of weapons clashing was endless, and the sky was filled with fire. Jin'an City was completely occupied.
The sound of hurried footsteps came:
"Report——The general has committed treason and brought barbarian troops and armored troops from other countries to attack the capital."
"Close the city gate quickly and keep the archers on standby."
"yes."
"Report - the people in the city are in chaos, and everyone is running away. There is a stampede and serious casualties."
"I ordered Lao Qi to lead the Royal Guards to guard the place. They must ensure the safety of the people. The doctors on duty are not allowed to leave without permission."
"yes."
"Bao——In the palace...everyone in the palace is running around and trying to leave the palace."
"Let Lao Ba lead the imperial guards to guard the gate. Anyone who is forced out of the palace at this time will be treated as a traitor to the party and will be killed without mercy."
"yes."
"Report..."
"Report..."
"Report..."
…
On that day, General Zheng Huan collaborated with the enemy and rebelled against the country. The 30,000 armored troops who were supposed to defend the southern border against foreign enemies marched across mountains and rivers in a mighty manner. They cooperated with other countries to respond to the rebellion, and came to the gates of Jin'an City with a fierce and tense attack.
Before that day, Zheng Huan sent spies to contact the courtiers in the court who were biased towards the second prince Li Luanfeng, and took away the concubine, mother and son, and also turned against a group of important ministers. This so-called internal and external attack on Daye caused heavy losses.
After a while of confusion, Li Luansong couldn't bear to be sad, settled the emperor and empress, and shouldered the heavy burden with all his strength.
The city gate was closed, and the palace gate was also closed. An hour later, although the war was still in chaos, the people were finally calmed down, the shouts of killing subsided, and the tranquility of the night was gradually restored.
After all the fuss just now, everyone was in panic, fearing that the rebel army would attack the city at the next moment, with timidity and fear in their eyes.
Sitting in front of the steps of the main hall, looking down at the cornices shrouded in night, it is majestic and majestic, but it also makes people feel lonely and helpless.
"Your Highness."
Shen Que tried to comfort him, but he didn't know what to say.
Li Luansong took her hand and held it tightly, tears dripping down and wet the stone steps.
"I never thought he would leave so suddenly."
Yes, people who were together every day suddenly left, and it was very strange.
"My father-in-law brought me up, and we were together every day. When I was punished by my father, the emperor, and my mother, he stayed with me, and he even got punished more severely."
"He protected me everywhere. At that time, I thought he kept nagging me, but I will never hear it again."
He took out the gold necklace, "He searched very hard and was reluctant to spend money. He saved it all, but he did this..."
Shen Que felt very sad. Although she had only been with Eunuch Shi for a year, she had personal experience of everything Li Luansong said.
The little old man who didn't care about anything and tried his best to stay with His Highness was actually the one who treated him wholeheartedly.
"Your Highness, don't be sad." Shen Que let out a long breath, "When we have a baby, we can take the baby to visit his old man. When my father-in-law knows, he will be happy."
Yes, now is not the time to feel sad. Li Luansong nodded, "There is still a fierce battle, Yuanyuan, will you stay with me?"
She held his hand and fumbled repeatedly, "Yes. Wherever His Highness is, Yuanyuan will be there and will always be with His Highness."
In the distance, the moon is hidden in the clouds, and a black figure is running towards the gate.
When Wu Yue came closer, he glanced at Shen Que, lifted his robe and knelt down to report: "Your Highness, the people protecting Mr. Shen are here to report. They have arrived outside the city gate, but..."
He glanced at Shen Que again, and continued as a last resort: "The city gate is closed. Our people and Mr. Shen are all locked out. Seeing that the rebels are about to attack, Your Highness..."
Shen Que felt his scalp numb and stumbled to his feet, "I...I'm going to pick up my dad. I'm going to bring him in."
How could that be possible? It was at the moment when the two armies were fighting. She would die if she went out.
Li Luansong grabbed her, but she threw her hand away desperately and started to leave crying.
"Yuyu, calm down." Li Luansong blocked her way, "You stay, I'll go."
"you?"
"Your Highness."
Shen Que and Wuyue almost said in unison, "You can't go."
Now that Jin'an is in chaos, he still needs to take charge of the overall situation.
Li Luansong said: "The situation here has been stabilized for the time being. There are people from Daye outside the city gate. Even if it is not for our father, I should personally take them home."
"But the enemy troops are already stationed outside the city gate. As soon as you go out, they will shoot you into a hornet's nest."
Shen Que shook his head desperately, "No, I don't want you to go."
Li Luansong held her in his arms, stroked her back, and said softly: "I just thought about it, you just stay here and wait for my good news. Don't forget, I am the God of War in Daye. Nothing can trouble me."
After he finished speaking, he stood up. Shen Que's legs were weak and he couldn't stand up. He could only hold on to his robe: "Your Highness."
Those tearful eyes stared at him, "Come back safely."
Li Luansong showed a gentle smile, nodded and said: "Don't worry, I will definitely bring our father back with his beard and tail intact."
She still didn't let go and said with tears: "If you die, I will die, if you live, I will marry."
Warm and soft lips fell on the tears in the corners of Shen Que's eyes, and he murmured hoarsely:
"Wait until I come back to marry you."
