Adhere to the gentleman's principles

Chapter 247 Guarding Xun Yang

In Hexiao Palace, "Princess, you are back."

Xiao Yule nodded, "Has anyone been here?"

"His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi came by but left when he saw that the Princess was not there."

Xiao Yule felt relieved and walked to the pharmacy in the back hall. Xiao Zhengchu was lying on the bed. After Xiao Zhengchu abdicated, the poison took effect. Xiao Zhengshu did not stop it in time, causing Xiao Zhengchu to be in a coma ever since.

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"Young Master, He Jue has gone to the Huxiao military camp." Feizhou reported softly.

Li Ziyan nodded slightly, indicating that he was aware of the matter, and then he reminded: "Continue to pay close attention to the situation over there."

Then, Li Ziyan turned his gaze to Xu Gong and asked, "Uncle, how is Madam Yue now?"

Xu Gong replied: "Mrs. Yue is making good progress and has completely captured Ouyang Jing's heart. However, it should be noted that Mrs. Yue's real target is not Ouyang Jing, but Xiao Zhengshu."

Hearing this, Li Ziyan couldn't help but frown, showing dissatisfaction on his face, and complained: "Uncle, why didn't you discuss this with me in advance?"

Xu Gong responded, "Zi Yan, isn't this what I'm discussing with you right now? I understand that you don't want to see a woman sacrifice herself for a greater cause, but Lady Yue took the initiative to approach Ouyang Jing, which already made you feel guilty. But approaching Xiao Zhengshu was also something she was willing to do. She had to do this to get revenge, so please don't let your emotions get in the way."

Faced with his uncle's persuasion, Li Ziyan remained silent and just lowered his eyes silently.

On the city wall, the breeze was blowing gently. Ouyang Jing gazed at the beautiful A Yue in front of him with deep affection. His heart was filled with joy. He whispered, "A Yue, I will redeem you from Chunxiang Tower tomorrow. From now on, you will never be trapped here again." Ouyang Jing's tone was firm, as if he was making a lifelong promise to A Yue.

Hearing this, Ah Yue stared at Ouyang Jing with a touch of emotion and confusion in her eyes. She asked softly, "I'm just a prostitute with a low status. Will you really not despise me?"

Ouyang Jing answered without hesitation: "How could I dislike you? You earn a living through your own efforts and support yourself. What's wrong with that? The reason I want to redeem you is that I hope you can regain your freedom and no longer be controlled by others."

Ah Yue couldn't help but burst into tears when she heard this. She said in a choked voice, "You treat me so well, how can I repay you?"

Ouyang Jing showed an honest smile, gently stroked Ah Yue's hair, and slowly said: "Because you are the first and only person in my life who has moved me, so I will naturally do my best to treat you well!"

Then, Ah Yue gently wiped away the non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes and said sadly, "However, things did not go as I wished. A few days ago, I was redeemed from Chunxiang Tower by someone else..."

Ouyang Jing's heart tightened, and he asked hurriedly: "What? You were redeemed by someone? But it doesn't matter, as long as you are free."

Ah Yue shook her head helplessly, tears pouring out like a broken dam, she sobbed and said: "Actually it's not like that... I was chosen by the current emperor. When I was ordered to dance in the palace that day, His Majesty fell in love with me at first sight, so he redeemed me the next day and canonized me as a concubine."

After hearing this, Ouyang Jing was immediately furious and roared indignantly: "How unreasonable! I must go to His Majesty to seek justice!" He clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes revealed immense anger and unwillingness.

A Yue stopped Ouyang Jing, "Don't be impulsive. He is the king of a country, and I am just a woman. He can kill me like an ant. Don't offend His Majesty for me. I am happy as long as I know that you have me in your heart."

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In Jingzhou, Zhao Junning picked up the pill in his hand and said, "We must take a gamble this time."

She swallowed the pill and lay down, only to see images flashing through her mind, all of which were scenes of her practicing martial arts in her previous life. At that time, she was covered in cold sweat and breathing heavily. Outside the door, Gancao and Fuling were waiting anxiously. Outside Xunyang City in Jingzhou, Lu Wu was bringing He Jue and his troops, and they were still five hundred miles away from Xunyang City.

Half an hour later, Zhao Junning opened her eyes, looked around, and then stood up and circulated her energy. She found that her internal energy was thriving. She walked out of the door and Gan Cao stepped forward, "Madam, Lu Wu is leading 200,000 soldiers and horses to the city of Xunyang."

Zhao Junning said after hearing this: "Okay, I understand. Where is Lord Shen?"

Gan Cao said, "Lord Shen is organizing the army."

After hearing this, Zhao Junning looked at Fuling and Gancao, "You stay here, I'm going to the Shen Mansion."

Before the two could say anything, Zhao Junning had already set off. When they arrived outside the Shen Mansion, they saw Shen Yu wearing a velvet armor and ready to go into battle. When he saw Zhao Junning coming, he asked, "Junning, why are you here?"

Zhao Junning asked, "My lord, are you going to fight Lu Wu?"

Shen Yu nodded, "Now that His Royal Highness the King of Qin has also left Jingzhou, fortunately Xunyang has 100,000 soldiers and horses, and can fight."

After hearing this, Zhao Junning was silent for a while and thought about it, then he said, "Sir, please stay here to guard the city and stabilize the people's hearts."

Shen Yu was very confused when he heard this. He responded, "As the governor of Jingzhou, if I don't go to fight, how can the soldiers have morale?"

Zhao Junning said firmly: "If you trust me, then let me go." Shen Yu was even more confused. He asked: "Junning, you are just a girl, how can you be competent for such a dangerous mission? And I have never heard that you know martial arts."

Zhao Junning smiled and replied, "There are still many things that you don't know, please just trust me."

After Shen Yu hesitated for a while, he finally nodded to show his agreement, and at the same time instructed: "Okay, but you must be more careful." Zhao Junning nodded and said: "Don't worry."

Not long after, Zhao Junning quickly changed into a bright red velvet armor and tied up her black hair. At this moment, she no longer showed the delicate and graceful demeanor of a woman, but instead revealed a heroic and brave aura. Her eyebrows and eyes were full of heroism.