After hearing Cui Xingzhi's words, Ning Ze and Zhang Mao were both shocked, thinking that the Cui family of Qinghe had also sent people to Nanchu to seek refuge with the princess. And the person who came was Cui Xingzhi.
They also knew Cui Xingzhi when they were in Daliang. The most talented and outstanding descendant of Cui family in Qinghe. Someone once asserted that the Qinghe Cui family had many promising descendants. If they could leverage the power of Zhou Gu and Donggong, then the Qinghe Cui family might rise again in Daliang.
But no one expected that Zhou Gu would pursue Su Rong and come to Nanchu to become the royal husband.
And the Cui family of Qinghe, hey, he is so capable, he actually sent his most promising descendants to seek refuge in Nanchu.
Ning Ze wanted to raise his thumb, hooked Cui Xingzhi's shoulder and said, "Um, Brother Cui, how did your family, as big as yours, make this decision to let you come to Nanchu? It must not be easy, right?"
Cui Xingzhi smiled, "It's easy. My grandfather summoned the clan members to discuss the matter, and within an hour, the matter was decided."
Ning Ze: "..."
Is it so simple for such a big family to make such an important decision?
Cui Xingzhi clarified his doubts, "My grandfather received news from my aunt and knew that my cousin's situation in Nanchu was not optimistic, so he made a decision quickly. My grandfather has always acted decisively. If other clan members disagreed, my grandfather would not force it."
Ning Ze suddenly understood, "That's why the Cui family, which is so big, has countless descendants, and that's why you two came here. In other words, the rest of your Cui family members are not optimistic about you."
Cui Xingzhi said: "It's understandable that they don't know the situation in Nanchu and don't dare to take risks."
Ning Ze sighed, "You have also seen that Nanchu is too dangerous. Your relatives are all smart people. After you came, did you regret your decision?"
Cui Xingzhi smiled, "That's not true. I just feel lucky to have come."
Ning Ze nodded, "No, it's a good thing you guys are here, otherwise...", he sighed, "If something happens to the princess, we would all be doomed."
Cui Xingzhi stopped laughing, "When I came, I saw 200,000 soldiers and horses at the border of Nanchu. The second and fourth sons of the Zhou family led the troops. Daliang would not send troops to the border of Nanchu for no reason. It must have been invited by my cousin. His Royal Highness, Prince Daliang, has prepared a reserve force, right?"
"Yes." Ning Ze nodded, "But none of us expected that the Crown Prince of Wei would bring 800,000 troops to attack Nanchu. A few days after the news was sent, the Flying Eagle letter arrived at the border of Daliang as quickly as possible on Tuesday. Young Master and Young Master Zhou rushed over after seeing the letter, and it will be half a month later. We still don't know if we can survive until half a month later."
Cui Xingzhi said: "Do your best!"
Zhang Mao said from the side: "If the situation is not good, it is better to follow the princess's earlier plan and retreat to Guiwei Mountain. It is said that ghosts who enter Guiwei Mountain will be beaten by the ghosts and get lost."
Cui Xingzhi shook his head, "When we came, we passed by Guiwei Mountain. Unless we had to, we still had to defend Heiya Pass. Heiya Pass is known as the natural barrier of Southern Chu. It is a majestic and dangerous pass. One man can block it and ten thousand people cannot open it. If Heiya Pass is abandoned, Guiwei Mountain cannot stop us for a day. We can only retreat again and again until we retreat to the royal capital. In that case, even if Daliang's 200,000 reinforcements arrive, there will be countless casualties, which is too passive."
Zhang Mao heard this and felt it made sense, "Brother Cui is right, you can't retreat until you have a last resort."
The three chatted for a while and then began to prepare for the battle again.
There was still more than an hour before dawn. Cui Xingzhi felt that if the Wei Dynasty wanted to attack the city, it should be quick, and he would definitely do it before dawn.
When Cui Xingzhi got up and left, he moved very lightly. Cui Yanjin immediately opened his eyes and was about to follow him. He held him down and told him in a low voice, "It's still early. Please stay with your cousin to rest for a while, and wait for the Wei attack." If you go over to the city, it’s still too late.”
Cui Yanjin gave up and lay back down obediently.
Zhou Gu seemed to have woken up. He woke up, opened his eyes and took a look. It was dark and it was not yet dawn. He said nothing and closed his eyes again.
Cui Yanjin whispered: "Cousin, are you awake?"
"Um."
Cui Yanjin said: "My cousin has gone to the city gate to guard the city. Let me accompany you first. Doctor Zhang said you can't use force. Does that mean you can't go to the city gate today? It's better not to go? Don't worry, I'm with you. As long as my cousin is here, I will definitely guard Heiya Pass."
The implication is, be obedient and don't be stared at. I want to leave and I don't want to stay with you anymore.
Zhou Gudao: "Even if I don't use force, I can still stay with you. When the Wei Dynasty attacks the city, you just go and fight while I stay behind and command."
Cui Yanjin felt that if he didn't use force and just stayed behind to command, he could do it reluctantly, right? He nodded, "Then I will leave two people for you to keep an eye on you."
Zhou Gu ignored him and said, "Sleep."
Cui Yanjin shut up and thought, he couldn't sleep. He really wanted to leave, but he had no choice but to look after his cousin.
Half an hour later, there was movement next door. Someone seemed to be shouting in surprise, "Master, are you awake?"
When Zhou Gu heard this, he immediately sat up.
Cui Yanjin also sat up, "Cousin, is my cousin awake?"
Zhou Gujing listened for a moment, then nodded, "Hold the lamp."
Cui Yanjin quickly got out of bed to hold the lamp, and Zhou Gu also moved out of bed. When Cui Yanjin put down the flint and turned around, he saw that Zhou Gu had already walked out of the door. He quickly followed.
Next door, Su Rong was indeed awake.
She wanted to sit up by herself, but her whole body ached, and she couldn't move even a little bit, and her heart sank.
Lanzhi said quickly: "Master, you are too seriously injured. Doctor Zhang has repeatedly told you not to use force for a short period of time. Otherwise, even if he is Daluo Jinxian, he will not be able to save you and the Fourth Young Master from going through such a toss."
Su Rong felt weak, "How long have I been asleep? One night?"
Lanzhi nodded, "It's been a whole night, and there's still half an hour until daybreak."
"Who is guarding the city gate now?" Su Rong didn't have the strength to hold out her hand to Lanzhi, "Help me up."
Lanzhi stretched out her hand and slowly helped her sit up, and answered her, "It's Mr. Xingzhi of the Cui family in Qinghe. The fourth son entrusted him with handling post-war affairs and fortifying the city wall. It is said that the people with Guishamen strengthened the city gate." With the city wall, Mr. Zhang Mao and Mr. Ning also went to the city gate after waking up not long ago."
Su Rong nodded. Just when he was about to ask Zhou Gu, he saw the door being pushed open and Zhou Gu walked in from the outside. His face was still tense, his eyes were dark, and he was obviously still angry.
Su Rong had no choice but to shout, "Zhou Gu."
Zhou Gu came to the bed and looked down at her coldly, "We made a promise to live and die together. What does it mean if you abandon me?"
Su Rong apologized neatly, "I was wrong."
Zhou Gu snorted coldly, "You are always quick to apologize, but in your heart you don't think you have done anything wrong. Are you sure I can't do anything to you? Are you bullying me like this?"
"No, no, you are very capable of doing whatever you want with me. You can be my home and my master." Su Rong was very eager to survive and reached out to pull him with difficulty, "I'm sorry."
Zhou Gu wanted to get rid of her, but due to her injury, he did not move and said with a cold face: "Don't do this to me."
(End of chapter)
