There was a heavy snowfall in Southern Chu, and the whole country was affected by the disaster, which made the Wei Dynasty very relieved.
Prince Yuan Zhao was in a very good mood for several days.
Nangong Zheng's mood was not getting better, because he received news that the Nangong family's biggest trump card in Nanchu was actually eliminated by Zhou Gu and Ye Guixue. He didn't dare to tell Yuan Zhao this news because he hid the fact that the Nangong family still had 100,000 troops in Nanchu.
Nangong Yun sighed dejectedly, "It seems that we have no hope of revenge for the time being."
Nangong Zheng pursed his lips, "Second uncle, tell me, was my grandfather wrong at the beginning? Why should the Nangong family compete for the world of Nanchu? Originally, one family was superior and ten thousand families were inferior. But now it has reached this point."
Nangong Yun said: "Who would have thought..."
He was deeply powerless, "Even if it's wrong, so what? That's it."
He looked at Nangong Zheng and said, "Fortunately, His Highness the Crown Prince values you, otherwise, the Nangong family will truly be in complete ruin."
Nangong Zheng was silent for a moment and took a long breath, "Let's take it one step at a time!"
The smartest and most talented young man in the Nangong family is only fifteen years old. He has not yet grown up and has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of supporting the family. There is no one to lead the way forward and there is no way back.
The whole country of Southern Chu mobilized for disaster relief, reported the casualties and losses to the imperial court, and carried out all rescue and repairs. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were busy for more than a month before the disaster relief matters were properly handled.
Time flies, and it's the twelfth lunar month in a blink of an eye, and it's almost the wedding date of Su Rong and Zhou Gu.
Princess Sheng'an and the Duke's wife sighed, "There's only half a month left before the wedding. Brother Gu hasn't come back yet. Will it delay the wedding? And there's been no news this month. It's really worrying." ."
The Duke's wife was also anxious, "Maybe she is already on the way. In half a month, even if she sets off from the three southern states now to rush back to the royal capital, it will still be in time."
Princess Sheng'an had nothing to do, "I can only hope that he will come back soon."
She also didn't expect that she had been in Nanchu for a month and a half and still hadn't been able to see her grandson.
Su Rong waited for a month but didn't receive a letter from Zhou Gu. She felt bad all over and called Fengling to her side. "The two flying eagles have been released. There is no news yet. You need to send someone now." go."
Fengling also felt that it shouldn't be the case. Now that the snow has stopped, even if the eagle flies slowly, there should be news now. He nodded, "Sister, don't worry, I'll send someone right away and ask them to ride fast horses and deliver the news back as soon as possible."
Su Rong nodded. If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't leave, she would have wanted to go by herself.
So Fengling sent people to the three southern states.
Su Rong continued to wait for the news. This time, it was another five days. There were still ten days left before her wedding to Zhou Gu.
Fengling came to report with two letters, "Sister, the secret guard sent back the news and has contacted Fengyue, saying that everything is fine with my brother-in-law. The reason why I couldn't send back the news is because my brother-in-law and Ye Ergong have divided their forces to provide disaster relief. The terrain in the three southern states is dangerous, with many mountains, canyons, and deep mountain villages. Due to the heavy snow, the sky and the earth were all white. The two flying eagles lost their way. Our secret guard picked up the flying eagle halfway and brought a letter from my brother-in-law."
Su Rong took the letter and opened the letter. Sure enough, it was a letter from Zhou Gu. It was very simple, saying that due to the serious snowstorm in the three southern states, he had postponed his return date. Everything was fine. Don't read it. He would definitely be able to return before the wedding.
After Su Rong read it, he breathed a sigh of relief, folded the letter and handed it to Fengling, "Send it to the Zhou Mansion in person so that the old Duke and others can feel at ease."
Fengling nodded, took the letter and went immediately.
Su Rong counted the days and found that there were ten days left. Zhou Gu should be on his way back now. She didn't have to worry, so she went directly back to the inner hall to rest.
At the Protector's Mansion, the eldest princess Sheng'an almost cried with joy when she received the letter, "Thank God, I finally got a reply. It's so snowy and cold, and there has been no news. It's really worrying."
The old Lord Protector glanced at his old wife and muttered, "It's true that we are from another generation. You talk about it day and night. Even when I was old enough to go to the battlefield, I didn't see a single letter from you."
Princess Sheng'an didn't hear clearly, "What did you say?"
The old Protector turned his face and said, "I didn't say anything."
The eldest princess of Sheng'an laughed and scolded, "Old man, don't think I didn't hear clearly. You are already old and you are arguing with the younger generation."
The old Protector was speechless.
I thought that according to the time of the letter, Zhou Gu would come back soon. Unexpectedly, I had to wait for another seven days.
Late that night, Su Rong had turned off the lights and was lying down. Suddenly she heard a series of footsteps outside. The footsteps were light and fast. She concentrated, but in the blink of an eye, the person had arrived at the door.
Aunt Zhao's voice sounded, she was very surprised, "Fourth Young Master?"
"Well, it's me." Zhou Gu paused and lowered his voice, "Mommy, don't worry about me, just go to sleep."
After he finished speaking, he opened the door and entered the house very lightly.
Su Rong got off the ground at this time, walked to the table, and turned on the lamp.
The room suddenly lit up. Zhou Gu walked through the outer room and came to the door of the inner room, separated by a bead curtain and a green curtain. He saw Su Rong standing in front of the table. He wanted to rush over, but he paused as soon as he lifted his feet and took off his cloak. , threw it on the clothes hanger, then looked at Su Rong and asked him: "Did I wake you up?"
Su Rong walked over in three steps and hugged him, "No, I heard you coming back before I went to sleep. I am familiar with your footsteps."
Every time he walks, he is brisk and has his unique youthful energy.
Zhou Gu stretched out his hand to push her, "I'm cold."
After saying that, he pushed Su Rong away hard.
Su Rong looked at him with wide eyes, very shocked, "You actually pushed me away."
Zhou Gu paused, smiled helplessly, and stretched out his hand to hold her hand, "We still have three days of wedding, right? I'm covered in cold air, and I'm afraid I'll let you catch a cold. You go and lie down on the bed, and I'll take a shower."
He lowered his head and kissed her cheek, his lips were cold and separated at the first touch, "I didn't want to wake you up, but Grandma Zhao's ears are so good, be good."
After saying that, he turned around and went to take a shower, taking away the cold air at the same time.
Su Rong: "..."
She stood there, angry and laughing at the same time. She felt that if this person came back from a trip, should he be considered considerate? Still calm?
The hall was paved with carpets and burned with hot charcoal fire. In contrast, he was indeed dressed in ice and cold with the air of travel.
She turned back to the bed and lay down to wait for him.
Zhou Gu didn't take long to take a bath, and quickly changed into his pajamas and came back. He got on the bed warmly, lifted the quilt, pressed on Su Rong, hugged her whole body, lowered his head and kissed her without saying a word.
Su Rong hummed, stretched out her hand to pinch him, her voice was broken, "I thought you didn't miss me."
Zhou Gu's voice was low and hoarse, "I thought about it."
I think about it day and night, wishing I could grow three heads and six arms to handle the matter, travel day and night, and rush back under the stars and the moon. (End of chapter)
