A group of people left the palace. Since Yun Xiao was pregnant, the carriage did not travel very fast. They did not stop to lodge overnight and rushed to the important border town without stopping.
Following their pace, it was impossible to catch up with the team ahead. In the end, they simply followed them all the way, directly to the border city.
Along the way, Yun Xiao did not feel any discomfort due to the jolting of the carriage.
Firstly, she was a doctor herself, and she paid attention to what pregnant women should pay attention to. Secondly, the two accompanying medical women and Zhi Qiu took good care of her, ensuring she did not feel any discomfort or unease.
Even the food was very particular. The only inconvenience was that she could not walk on the ground for a stroll.
After more than half a month of travel, the carriage finally arrived at Fengyaguan, the border town, at dusk on this day.
In front of the city gate, the setting sun was like blood, enveloping the ancient city gate. The guard at the gate was strict and meticulous in his checks, not allowing any mistakes. Yun Xiao was two days behind Shangguan Yin's troops.
Drums sounded in the distance, shaking the heavens and earth, piercing through the silver waves, and crashing forward, reaching the highest clouds.
Yun Xiao, sitting in the carriage, listened with a trembling heart. She couldn't help but stretch her head out to ask the inspecting soldier: "Who is fighting now?"
The soldier glanced at Yun Xiao with some displeasure. What business did women have in war? Who were they?
Liu Xing presented the imperial decree and gold plaque. The inspecting person immediately turned back respectfully to report to his superior.
Soon, a group of people walked over. With a wave of his hand, he ordered the barrier to be removed. He walked up to Liu Xing and Jing Yun, cupped his fists, and said, "This subordinate did not know of Your Excellency's arrival. Please enter the city."
At this moment, Yun Xiao asked again.
"Two armies are at war. Who is leading the troops now?"
This time, no one hesitated. The officer in charge immediately reported respectfully: "His Majesty is commanding the troops to deal with the Xiliang army. This time, we will achieve a great victory. His Majesty is personally leading the army, and the morale is high. We are bound to win."
Those people's faces flashed with joy, but Yun Xiao's face sank, becoming gloomy and stern. She waved her hand and gave the order.
"Go to the city wall immediately."
"Yes," Liu Xing waved his hand. The guards driving the carriage did not dare to be careless. They rushed into the city behind Liu Xing, heading towards the high wall bordering Xiliang.
Liu Xing and Jing Yun had been to this border town before and naturally knew where the high wall was. They rode their horses at full speed without anyone leading them.
There was no one on the street. Shops and ordinary people had all closed their doors and hidden in their homes, not daring to come out.
The street was desolate. Some small vendors had even forgotten to collect their goods, leaving them scattered all over the ground. On the street, horses galloped wildly from time to time.
Yun Xiao felt anxious as if her heart were burning. Although Mu Rong was skilled in martial arts and brilliant in strategy, and perhaps he would not lose in a direct confrontation,
But who was Ye Jingyi? He was a scoundrel. Now that he had become so ugly and unbearable, he would only intensify his revenge against Mu Rong.
If he was determined to die together, then Mu Rong would surely be injured by him, and this was what she feared the most.
The drums grew louder, and the high wall grew closer.
Yun Xiao's anxiety grew, and her heart was in her throat.
The carriage rushed directly to the foot of the high wall. Zhi Qiu reached out and held Yun Xiao's hand. She felt the coldness of her fingertips and the cold sweat running down her face. She was shocked and anxiously asked, "Sister, what's wrong?"
The two medical women beside them also became nervous. Yun Xiao shook her head weakly. She was worried about Mu Rong's safety and always felt that something would happen, which was why she was uneasy.
On the high wall, the guards stared intently at the bottom. The battle drums were deafening, and shouts continued.
Yun Xiao got out of the carriage. At the foot of the high steps, some soldiers with serious expressions blocked their way.
Yun Xiao, in her anxiety, kicked out. The soldier was knocked to the side with a thud. At this time, Liu Xing stepped forward and showed the token.
Immediately, a soldier rushed to report. A soldier from the Fengyaguan immediately walked down and respectfully cupped his fists: "May I ask who you are, sir?"
"I am still Liu Xing, a guard from the palace."
As soon as Liu Xing finished speaking, Yun Xiao had already pushed aside the two polite men and headed straight for the city wall.
Behind her, Zhi Qiu and the two female officials' faces changed drastically. They quickly followed, calling out repeatedly: "Be careful, be careful."
The Commander of Fengyaguan was dumbfounded. How could a pregnant woman be so reckless as to run onto the city wall?
But who was this person? He looked at Liu Xing and asked, "Who is this?"
"Your Majesty."
Liu Xing uttered a sentence and followed closely with several people behind him. The Commander of Fengyaguan and the參將 behind him all changed their expressions. xxs壹贰
They did not expect that the Empress would actually come to the heavily fortified border. The Empress's reputation was known throughout the land. Even this remote place like Fengyaguan had heard of it.
Many people in Dong Qin admired this Empress. They heard that she and the Emperor had a deep affection for each other. Seeing her now, it was indeed true.
Everyone also ascended the high wall.
On the walkway of the high wall, there were walls of soldiers. Yun Xiao led the group to look down.
In the flying dust, two groups of people had already clashed. Their black iron armor and silver spears shone brightly. At a glance, it was evident that the soldiers of Dong Qin had a slight advantage. Yun Xiao was not concerned about these people; her greatest concern was for the person she loved.
Among thousands of horses, a person in silver robes, with hair as black as ink, wielded a silver peach sword that produced countless sword blossoms. He stood majestically like a god of war.
Because of him, the tens of thousands of people behind him fought desperately, as if entering an unresisted territory. The Xiliang army seemed like dried bamboo, retreating steadily.
Yun Xiao stared intently at the person in silver armor. The person fighting him wore a masked face, only revealing a pair of fierce eyes. If it wasn't Ye Jingyi, who else could it be?
Seeing that he was about to be defeated, he suddenly leaped into the air, his sword piercing directly at Mu Rong.
Yun Xiao's heart leaped to her throat. Just then, Shangguan Yin also leaped into the air, his spear thrusting out, aiming directly at Ye Jingyi's chest.
Normally, anyone would retreat at this moment, but Ye Jingyi, who had been holding his sword across his chest, suddenly drew his sword and met the attack head-on, piercing himself into the tip of the spear. Blood sprayed from his chest, splashing everywhere.
Everyone on the high platform cheered. The Commander of Fengyaguan's face flashed with excitement as he shouted and jumped up.
"Excellent, finally killed this person! This person is a formidable general who appeared from nowhere in the Xiliang Kingdom. I didn't expect His Majesty to kill him with one blow."
Yun Xiao's heart sank sharply, feeling immense pain, the opposite of everyone else. She knew that Shangguan Lin must not have conveyed the message to Shangguan Yin when he sent people out.
That blood was poison. Ye Jingyi why did he abandon his sword and charge forward? It must be that while blood splattered, the blood stained Mu Rong. Thinking of this, she quickly turned her head and ordered the pursuers and followers behind her.
"Quick, you two immediately rescue His Majesty. He has been poisoned."
With that, panic spread among the people on the city wall. They looked again and saw that His Majesty was still fighting and seemed unharmed. However, Zhuifeng and Zhuiyue naturally knew that their master was a powerful person. If she said so, it must be that His Majesty was indeed poisoned, and their faces turned pale with shock.
The two leaped into the air and flew over the high wall like birds with spread wings, diving down. Treading on heads, they reached His Majesty's side in a few leaps.
As they approached, they saw His Majesty's face was dark and his lips were bluish. He was indeed poisoned. Without time to think, the two reached out, supported His Majesty's body, and leaped into the air.
Yun Xiao turned to look at the Commander of Fengyaguan on the side. They were completely stunned, not understanding why victory had turned into the current situation. Yun Xiao ignored them and coldly ordered: "Sound the gong to retreat immediately."