That night, Duan Ling sat down at the desk with a pen. He knew that tomorrow he would have no way to live. He was not afraid, but he had too many regrets. Now he can't see Lan Zhi again, and he can only write a book to express his thoughts.

The letter was written on seven or eight sheets of paper, and by the time I stopped writing, it was half an hour later. Duan Ling folded the letter neatly and put it in his arms, planning to hand it over to Ren Qianhu tomorrow. But when he sat back on the edge of the bed, he suddenly felt remorseful: he felt that he should not have written such a letter to Lan Zhi. The deceased is gone, but the living want to live, since he can't accompany him anymore, why should he write such a letter to make Lan Zhi sad?

Duan Ling sat still for a long time, and finally stood up, took out the letter in his arms, and placed it on the candle flame. The firelight swallowed up the rice paper little by little, and also swallowed up the little selfish thoughts he had left. Duan Ling felt empty in his heart, and he was dazed for a moment before he took out a chicken blood jade bracelet from his arms.

I still remember that three months ago, he thought that Lan Zhi was a fine work of the Central Plains, and found Xiaoyue to be angry with her. Lan Zhi was even more ruthless than him, and directly sent Duan Guangrong's bracelet out. He was so angry that he choked, but he still patiently asked for the bracelet back, but later, he never found a suitable opportunity to return it to Lan Zhi. Duan Ling's fingers rubbed on the bracelet, and he couldn't help but think: Why did he want to be angry with Lan Zhi? If I knew that their relationship was so short, it would be a minute, and it shouldn't be wasted......

The bracelet was warmed to the touch, and Duan Ling turned out a clean silk cloth and wrapped it. He returned to his desk and picked up his pen again. The pen is full of ink, and it moves rapidly and slowly on the rice paper, and finally outlines two names: Nalan Ye, Nalan Mao.

- If it is a girl, it will be named Nalan Ye, and if it is a boy, it will be named Nalan Mao.

Duan Ling sighed lightly and slowly closed his eyes: Ah Zhi...... Please be sure to finish the unfinished road for me, and watch our children spread out and live forever.

This night, Duan Ling pillowed those two names, and actually had a good sleep unexpectedly. Early in the morning, he packed up and waited for Ren Qianhu to come. Unexpectedly, he heard a shout from outside the hospital: "Holy Command, Duan Ling listens to the order-"

Duan Ling frowned slightly, pushed the door and went out, and saw Gonggong Liu, who was often waiting beside the saint. He knelt down respectfully, and Gonggong Liu dragged out his voice and said: "The Holy Lord's message, Duan Qing has been recuperating in Ningyi Courtyard for many days, I am very worried, and I heard that Aiqing's body has recovered, and I will immediately enter the palace to see me." Chin this—"

Duan Ling only felt strange in his heart! After he was imprisoned in Ningyi Courtyard, he also wrote a letter asking to see the saint, but the saint refused to see him. Duan Ling thought that with this attitude, the Holy Lord had basically recognized his rebellion, but now he was suddenly summoned...... But what is the reason?

After Gonggong Liu finished announcing his decree, he immediately put on a smiling face, and seeing that Duan Ling hesitated and didn't get up, he hurriedly reached out to help: "Lord Duan, please get up." He beckoned the people behind him to step forward: "This is the brocade robe given by the Holy Lord, I will help Lord Duan change it." ”

Duan Ling stood up in accordance with his movements, thanked him, and went into the house to change his clothes. Gonggong Liu is a person close to the saint, Duan Ling didn't intend to let him serve, but the saint's overture was so obvious, he had to ask: "Grandpa Liu, what is the matter with the saint's summons this time?" ”

Gonggong Liu was one of the few people who knew why Duan Ling was under house arrest, so he smiled at this time: "Lord Duan doesn't need to worry. A few months ago, the Central Plains took advantage of the □□ riot, and didn't the saint hand it over to Dali Temple for investigation? A few days ago, Dali Temple received a tip-off report that the thief who was transporting the □□ was finally arrested. It happened that several of the Central Plains Fines in the prison had already surrendered, and when they saw that person, they all identified him as the new leader of the Fines. ”

Duan Ling chuckled in his heart: Lan Zhi once accepted □□ to enter the city, could it be that the "thief leader" caught by Dali Temple was Lan Zhi?

But soon, Duan Ling denied his worries again. Lan Zhi is his wife, and if he is caught, he will not be able to get rid of it. But I heard Gonggong Liu continue: "Coincidentally, this person is actually the shopkeeper of Yunlai Inn. Dali Siqing remembered the death of the prince of the Central Plains a few days ago, and remembered the speculation of Lord Qiu, so he pressed to ask. The leader was stiff-mouthed at first, but then he couldn't stand the torture and confessed. He leaned closer and said in a low voice: "It turns out that the prince of the Central Plains is really not dead!" ”

Duan Ling put on the brocade robe and smiled faintly: "Lord Qiu has always said so. He also said that I asked Lan Zhi to secretly answer, drop the prince of the Central Plains, hide it in a carriage and send him out of the city. A few days ago, he also found evidence......"

Father-in-law Liu said "ouch": "Evidence? You mean the burned-out wagon he found? He shook his head and said, "He really shouldn't have framed you like this!" The thief had already confessed, and after he took over the Yunlai Inn, he secretly dug a few secret passages for rescue. After the jade dirchey was delivered that day, the military doctor could not be disturbed by the needle, so he asked him for a room, and he was alone with the prince of the Central Plains. In the meantime, the thief managed to lure the military doctor away from the meeting, and took the opportunity to drop the bag and send the real prince out of the secret passage. Dali Siqing has already sent someone to check, there is a secret passage in the wardrobe of that room, what does it have to do with Mrs. Duan's carriage?! ”

Duan Ling understood the general situation, and sighed: "In this way, I have to thank Dali Siqing." If he hadn't captured that thief, I don't know how long I'd have been in this Tranquility Courtyard! ”

Gonggong Liu agreed, and the two walked out of Ningyi Courtyard. Duan Ling secretly thought to himself in his heart: Lan Zhi said that Su Mingyu was dropped in the carriage, or whether she personally sent her out of the city, and the so-called "secret passage" was only created to rescue him. It's just that it's not easy to dig a secret passage, and it's even more difficult to fabricate a "detailed leader". Thinking that he Duan Ling is a general of an enemy country, how can there be people from the Central Plains who risk their lives in order to save him?

Before he could think of this question, he had already arrived in the palace. Qiu Yucheng knelt outside Shang Shu's room, and Gonggong Liu went to pass the word, and Duan Ling walked to Qiu Yucheng's side. But in one day, Qiu Yucheng's expression paused, and yesterday's pride was gone. Seeing Duan Ling appear, Qiu Yucheng stared at him coldly, and said in a low voice: "I thought Lan Zhi was a fine worker, but I didn't expect that even you ...... the enemy."

Duan Ling looked down at him expressionlessly. Qiu Yucheng's face showed a little ruthlessness: "I have already investigated that room!" What kind of secret passage is there?! I didn't expect ...... In order to save you, those Central Plains people actually dug up one in a hurry! I didn't notice it for a while, but I fell in your way! ”

Duan Ling retracted his gaze and looked straight ahead: "This kind of thing, Lord Qiu should stay and talk to the saint." He looked at Gonggong Liu, who turned out, and hooked the corners of his mouth: "If the saint is still willing to listen to you." ”

He turned to leave, leaving Qiu Yucheng's resentful gaze behind him. Walking to the door, Duan Ling lowered his head and was about to salute, but the saint opened his mouth first: "Don't be polite, come in." At the same time, a familiar female voice couldn't hide her excitement and called: "Brother! ”

Duan Ling's body stiffened, and when he looked up in disbelief, he saw Lan Zhi. Lan Zhi had a veil on her face, and ran in front of him in a few steps: "Brother, are you okay?" ”

Duan Ling didn't care about the saint here, and raised his hand to stroke Lan Zhi's veil: "Your face ......"

The veil was lifted, and Duan Ling saw Lan Zhi's right side of her face, an ugly scar running down from the corner of her eye to her chin. Lan Zhi lowered her head, bringing out some just the right amount of weakness and grievances: "In the Autumn Mansion...... He's going to force me ......"

Duan Ling knew that her posture was for the saint to see, but her hands inevitably trembled a little, and she asked half-loudly, "Does it still hurt?" ”

Lan Zhi shook her head, but she dragged Duan Ling into the room, glanced at the saint and said, "Brother...... It was the Holy Admiral who took me out of the Autumn Mansion. ”

This was said with a sense of understanding, and the saint smiled. Duan Ling was also busy thanking Tianen, as if he didn't care about the nearly two months of captivity. Only then did the saint say: "Mrs. Duan, when you see someone, you should always rest in peace, right?" ”

Lan Zhi knew that they had something to say, so An Fen should be, and retreated with the palace maid. Her figure disappeared, and the smile on the saint faded, and she said to Duan Ling: "I have wronged you these days." ”

Duan Ling said repeatedly, "Don't dare." But before he finished his politeness, the saint changed the topic again: "The leader has already explained that the prince of the Central Plains will ascend the throne in two days, and at that time, Dongli, Baihan and other countries will also raise troops to resist Yuyuan." ”

Duan Ling was slightly surprised. Since the Holy One would say this, I think that after verification, this news is true. Duan Ling didn't expect those Central Plains people to tell such secrets in order to save him. There are □□ incidents as a guide, and there are anti-water details for identification, and there are even secret passages to testify and confidential disclosures, no wonder everyone is convinced of this "detailed leader"!

Duan Ling thought for a moment and said, "In recent years, our army has been fighting for many years, and the number of troops has been greatly consumed, and the soldiers are tired. On the other hand, the Central Plains and other countries have waited for work at ease, and have restrained most of our troops. Now they're suddenly fighting back......"

He looked worried, but he heard a chuckle from the saint. Duan Ling didn't understand what he meant, and when he looked up, he saw the saint looking at Qiu Yucheng who was kneeling outside the hall, and there was a coldness in his eyes: "You are dedicated to the country, but he is dedicated to framing you." ”

Duan Ling fell silent. The saint said leisurely: "Now there are troubles outside, but we can't tolerate a fire in the backyard......"

Duan Ling's eyelashes moved slightly. The meaning of these words is very clear to him, Qiu Yucheng plotted to kill "Zhongliang", touched the bottom line of the saint, and the saint could not tolerate him. If it is placed on weekdays, it will be because of his deep hatred with Qiu Yucheng, Duan Ling will also receive his life. But since Ren Yuanbai's death, he had the intention of retreating, and this time he was imprisoned, but it was rare to find a good time to leave, so he just didn't understand and pretended to be stupid.

Saint Shangxiang didn't wait for an answer, looked at Duan Ling, and reluctantly handed over: "This battle must be resolved quickly, otherwise the time will drag on, and the national strength will be unsustainable." I am determined to boost my morale, and at that time, it will be up to you to stay in Haotian City to stabilize the rear for me. ”

Duan Ling was taken aback, and hurriedly knelt down and said, "Holy Lord, the minister is incompetent, and he can't take on this heavy responsibility!" ”

The saint squinted at him, and his tone was a little stern: "Do you have the ability, can't I see clearly?" Seeing that Duan Ling was silent, he lowered his posture again: "I know that you have been imprisoned for nearly two months, and it is inevitable that I will be unhappy in my heart, but now, I need you." ”

Duan Ling still bowed his head and expressed his resistance with silence. He has never advocated conquest, and when he encounters leading troops to fight, he also refuses to participate in every possible way, so now that the oil and salt are not entering, the saint is not suspicious, but just waved his hand and said: "That's it, you go back to the house to rest for a few days." Mrs. Duan is pregnant, and she is scared of you these days, so you should accompany her well and calm her heart. ”

These words were right to Duan Ling's appetite, and Duan Ling hurriedly retired. Outside the palace gate, the carriage of the Duan Mansion has been waiting for a long time. Duan Ling lifted the curtain and got into the car, and Lan Zhi threw himself into his arms: "Brother......"

Duan Ling hugged her tightly, buried his head in her hair, and greedily sucked her breath. The two hugged each other and sat down, and only after half a sound did they calm down a little. Duan Ling took off Lan Zhi's veil and stroked the scar again, only to feel heartache: "How could it be like this?" ”

Lan Zhi also touched her face: "It's okay, it will be fine soon." I know the severity of my own hands. ”

Duan Ling struggled in his heart, and finally said with difficulty: "...... Be...... What are the circumstances that force you not to harm yourself? ”

Lan Zhi was slightly stunned, and suddenly understood Duan Ling's worries: "It's not what you think." She laughed out loud and leaned into Duan Ling's ear: "Qiu Yucheng took me back to Qiu Mansion, and I didn't do anything, so I directly found a broken porcelain piece and scratched my face." He didn't expect me to do it so simply, and he was shocked for a while, he was afraid that I would look for death and life, and he couldn't make a difference, so he just put me under strict guard, and never dared to do anything to me. ”

Duan Ling exhaled a depressed breath, and was finally able to erase all the bad pictures that had been lingering in his mind for dozens of days. But Lan Zhi leaned on him, and the heat of the vomit heat drilled into his ears, and Duan Ling was immediately about to move. But after all, he had some scruples, so he stroked her lower abdomen: "Hurry back to the house and find Dr. Zhao to have a look." ”

Lan Zhi said, "It's okay! The saint has already asked Imperial Doctor Zhang to help me see it, the child is fine! ”

She was still rejoicing, but the fire that Duan Ling forcibly suppressed immediately rekindled. He was completely reassured, scooped up Lan Zhi, rested her on his lap, clasped the back of her head, and kissed her deeply.

Lan Zhi didn't hide, and even wrapped her arms around him, unconsciously deepening the kiss. Duan Ling's heart became hotter and hotter by this reaction, and he touched her clothes in a familiar way, and the smooth and delicate touch made him sigh with satisfaction. His lips and teeth moved down, and he said vaguely: "It's been more than three months...... There's no need to have a ban on sexual intercourse......"

When Lan Zhi heard this, she hurriedly broke away a little, and said angrily: "Brother! It's in the carriage! ”

Wen Xiang Nuanyu left his hand, and Duan Ling was very unhappy. He didn't really care about the location, but Lan Zhi refused, and Duan Ling was afraid that he would hurt the fetus by tossing, so he had to give up. He was full of things that were inappropriate for children, and he only hated that the carriage had no wings and couldn't fly back to the mansion immediately, but he heard Lan Zhi ask: "Brother, why did the saint suddenly let you out?" ”

The hot blood in his cavity cooled down instantly, and Duan Ling's sanity finally returned: he thought that the "leader of the fine work" was Lan Zhi's arrangement, but Lan Zhi didn't know about it?

- So, that secret passage was not dug by Lan Zhi. Therefore, those anti-water tricks were not colluded in advance. So...... The reason why the thief was able to win the trust of the people was because he was really a good leader.

- Why did the leader of the Central Plains sacrifice himself to save an enemy general?

For no reason, Duan Ling suddenly remembered that snowy night. At that time, he told Lan Zhi firmly and sadly that she was being used, but Lan Zhi was not moved by his words at all, but calmly said that he was too worried.

Duan Ling therefore knew that before he knew Lan Zhi, there was a man who made Lan Zhi secretly feel emotional. Lan Zhi came to Haotian City because of that man, and went through all kinds of things to assassinate Xiang Jinxiu, but she never wanted to doubt it. Duan Ling has always believed that that man is a clever scumbag who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals and deceive Lan Zhi's feelings. But now, he suddenly couldn't be sure......

Duan Ling's heart was full of taste. But he quickly suppressed his emotions and laughed softly: "Naturally, it is because your husband and wife have strategized and won a thousand miles." He looked down at Lan Zhi, and just under her inquiring gaze, he made it up carefully: "Actually, I was laying out early in the morning. Didn't Su Mingyu's stand-in die at the Yunlai Inn? Ren Qianhu told me that the old military doctor had treated him alone, and he had left for a while to get medicinal herbs. I thought there was something to do about this, so I asked Ren Qianhu to dig a secret passage next to the inn, but Qiu Yucheng kept an eye on it, so it was delayed. and found a dead man to pretend to be the leader of the Central Plains......"

A realistic story unfolds over time. Lan Zhi may have doubts, but the journey is short, and after the two return home, Duan Ling's enthusiasm makes her unable to think anymore. By the time the clouds and rain cleared, it was already night, Lan Zhi had supported herself for too long, and it was easy for Duan Ling to be safe, she no longer had to calculate and be vigilant, she only felt fatigue and her brain surged, but after a while, she fell asleep. Duan Ling quietly left the house alone after she fell asleep.

It's night. Xiao Jianchu lay in the damp dungeon, in pain, unable to sleep. He had been blind for more than a year, and had grown accustomed to the infinite darkness and the amplified sounds. Xiao Jianchu listened to the drops of water falling on the bricks and stones, and thought unsoberly: Has Ah Zhi reunited with Duan Ling now?

But he heard the cell door being pushed open and someone entering. Xiao Jian gathered her thoughts at the beginning, struggled to sit up, and prepared for another torture. But a moment later, the cell door closed again. The man stood by the door and looked at him, motionless and silent.

This strange movement made Xiao Jianchu slightly stunned, and then his heart jumped suddenly. He looked up in the direction of the man, and couldn't help but look forward to it: Is it ...... Lan Zhi came to see him?

Intellectually, Xiao Jianchu knew very well that Lan Zhi should not come to see him, otherwise if he was not careful, his sacrifice would be in vain. But the feelings are uncontrollable. He subconsciously reached out to pick up his broken clothes, but heard a man's cold voice: "Xiao Jianchu." ”

Xiao Jianchu's movements paused, and his high heart suddenly fell back. He didn't know whether he was more at ease or more disappointed, but he smiled slightly: "...... Duan Ling. ”

The dungeon was dimly lit, Xiao Jianchu was still blind, but it was very strange that Duan Ling saw the light in the eyes of the man in front of him at that moment just now. That sudden brightness made Duan Ling feel uncomfortable. He walked to Xiao Jianchu's side and looked at him condescendingly: "You know it's me." ”

Xiao Jianchu has always been introverted and rarely reveals his emotions in front of others, but now for some reason, he naturally said what was in his heart: "No, I thought it was Ah Zhi." ”

Duan Ling said slowly: "What Ah Zhi, you should call her Mrs. Duan." ”

Xiao Jianchu leaned against the wall and said lightly: "It's been called smooth all these years, and I can't change it for a while, Master Duan forgive me." ”

He moved out of the past that Duan Ling couldn't reach, and Duan Ling immediately changed the subject: "Ah Zhi didn't come." He walked around in prison: "She has been dragged down by you for a long time, she should have been cut off with you a long time ago, this time she helped you save the prince, you helped her get out safely, barely cleared, why bother to get into trouble again." ”

Xiao Jianchu chuckled: "This is not Ah Zhi's idea, Ah Zhi is not so wolf-hearted." ”

These words were scolded tactfully, but Duan Ling was not angry: "Yes, Ah Zhi values love and righteousness, if you learn that you have thrown yourself into the net for her, it will be uncomfortable for a long time." ”

Xiao Jianchu was stunned: "You ...... Are you hiding it from her? ”

Duan Ling didn't answer, but Xiao Jianchu was clear. He shook his head and said, "Duan Ling...... If you can hide it from her for a while, can you still hide it from her for the rest of your life? At that time, she knew the truth, and she didn't know how to get angry. ”

As soon as he mentioned this bad question, Duan Ling's heart became angry, but he just didn't care and said, "That's right." Do your best. ”

Xiao Jianchu continued: "I finally know why you and Lan Zhi have come to this point. ”

Duan Ling stood still, and his voice became a little cold: "Which step?" She married me and bore me a child? ”

Xiao Jianchu raised his head to him: "If I marry you with hatred, even if I have a child, it will be difficult to let go of Ren Yuanbai's death." ”

These words poked Duan Ling's sore spot, and Duan Ling laughed instead of being angry: "Then according to Your Excellency's opinion, I should have arrested Ren Yuanbai and returned to the city in the first place, and watched Lan Zhi lose her life to save him?" He flicked his sleeves and stood with his hands in his hands: "Yes, I also hid it from her this time, so what?" Otherwise, do you want her to struggle and decide whether to save you or not? Rescue, not to mention the risk, there is almost no possibility of success, not to save, but it is difficult to feel at ease in the rest of my life. I did this wicked person for her, and I stopped those evil consequences, and I can live in peace in the future, she is annoyed with me, and I am willing! ”

Xiao Jianchu was silent. In all fairness, if it was a change of place, he would not have made a decision like Duan Ling, just like Lan Zhi came to him that day, he actually wanted to stun her and send her away directly, but he didn't do so after all. He is accustomed to respecting the wishes of others and believes that no one can make decisions for whom, so his methods usually stop at "inducement", and there is no "deception" and "coercion". But he couldn't simply criticize Duan Ling's approach.

Duan Ling was too strong, as long as necessary, he could make a decision that ignored Lan Zhi's wishes. Xiao Jianchu was once unwilling, feeling that if he didn't have the burden of national disasters, he and Duan Ling would compete fairly, and he wouldn't know who would lose or win. But now, he was suddenly relieved: born in troubled times, it is actually more reassuring to have a pillow person like Duan Ling who has to protect people by any means.

For no reason, Xiao Jianchu didn't want to be angry with this person. He said calmly: "You don't have to save it. I'm not in good health, and I've been tortured a little more these days...... I'm not afraid to tell you, I don't have a few days left. ”

Duan Ling already knew about his poisoning, and he was silent for a while when he heard this. Xiao Jianchu was also silent, and said for a long time: "Ah Zhi said, in order to restore the country, I can even let go of my family feuds, and I can even do without my eyes, so how can I make an exception for her." He paused for a moment and muttered, "She can see through it." I can't make an exception for her, but I can give her this life. In this life, I am dedicated to the Central Plains, and I don't want to worry about this tattered body anymore......

In Duan Ling's heart, the feeling that was not a taste rose again. He lowered his eyes and said, "Do you have any other wishes?" ”

Xiao Jianchu thought for a while: "Take care of Ah Zhi." ”

Duan Ling's eyebrows jumped: "You don't have to worry about this." ”

Xiao Jianchu smiled. He said softly: "I want to see the Yuyuan soldiers withdraw from the Central Plains and the whole country is stable, can you do it?" ”

Duan Ling simply replied, "No." ”

Xiao Jianchu gave Duan Ling an expression of "that's it". But he heard Duan Ling say: "But I can kill Qiu Yucheng for you." This person is the leader of the secret guards in the city, I don't know how many Central Plains people have been killed, without him in the way, it will be much easier for you to act. ”

Xiao Jianchu was slightly surprised, and responded for a moment: "Okay." ”

Duan Ling said again: "This time, the Holy Lord decided to drive the expedition in person, and intended to let me stay in the rear. I wasn't going to mix it, but you saved my life...... I can say yes, and then get out of the way when the battle is deadlocked, and fight for a chance at the end of the day. ”

Xiao Jianchu was moved. He turned his head in the direction of Duan Ling, as if he wanted to see Duan Ling's heart through the boundless darkness: "You do this...... Aren't you afraid of the eternal infamy of disloyalty and injustice? ”

Duan Ling sneered: "Disloyal and unjust? The old emperor slaughtered my family, but I don't have as much strength as you. It was the new emperor, and I had accompanied him all the way for decades, but he wanted to discard me several times. My loyalty has never been to the king of Nalan only. ”

Xiao Jianchu sat up straight and saluted Duan Ling: "Since that's the case, thank you very much." ”

Duan Ling slightly stepped aside and didn't accept his salute: "No need to thank you." I just don't want Zhi to remember you in the future, and I feel that I owe you a favor. He paused: "So be it." It's almost dawn, and I should go back to the house, otherwise I will be discovered by Ah Zhi, and it will be difficult to explain. ”

Xiao Jianchu nodded and leaned back against the wall. But he felt that Duan Ling walked to the side of the cell door and stopped: "Oh, by the way, you don't have to worry about her thinking about you for the rest of her life." The man's voice came slowly: "I have time, I have method...... Three or five years less will make her forget about you. ”

He closed the door and left, and the cell was quiet again. The corners of Xiao Jianchu's mouth unconsciously brought out a smile, and he replied in a low voice in the direction of the cell door: "So...... Very good. ”

Only three days after this day, Duan Ling received the news that Xiao Jianchu's old illness had relapsed and he had died. He has been confined Lan Zhi in the house for a baby on the grounds of "a little observation", and finally lifted the ban at this time and let her go out for a walk.

Su Mingyu has already ascended the throne, and together with Dongli and Baihan, they have started a war against Yuyuan. Duan Ling entered the palace at the right time and expressed his willingness to share some of the burden for the saint. Qiu Yucheng was put in prison that night, and died in prison before dawn. Duan Ling left the prison when it was dawn, went back to the house to change clothes and bathe, and washed away the bloody qi before seeing Lan Zhi.

Seven days later, the saint took a large amount of grain and grass with him, drove his own expedition, and left the east. Duan Ling sat in Haotian City to dispatch supplies and assist the crown prince in supervising the country. After more than a month, Dongli was defeated, and the Yuyuan army was like a bamboo, rushing straight to the Central Plains. The Central Plains resisted stubbornly, but in the end it was overwhelmed. While the coalition forces were in a bleak situation, Yuyuan Shengshang quietly left and returned to Haotian City.

The commander was changed before the battle, and the Yuyuan army was greatly affected, and the pressure on the Central Plains suddenly decreased. While the people of the Central Plains don't know why, they secretly rejoice. They soon received news that there was a problem within the Yuyuan Imperial Court. The official surnamed Duan, who was originally in charge of war preparations, suddenly disappeared, and Yu Yuan Shengshang was worried that this person still had a backhand, so he couldn't rest assured, so he had to hurry back to the court.

Thanks to the blessing of this disloyal and unrighteous official surnamed Duan, Yuyuan ushered in a tug-of-war. The Central Plains finally took advantage of the geographical advantage and slowly stabilized its position. In desperation, Yu Yuan Shengshang had no choice but to withdraw from the army and negotiate peace, and signed a ten-year non-aggression agreement with the Central Plains and other countries. Later, when the situation stabilized, Yu Yuansheng dug three feet into the ground and offered a reward for the traces of this surnamed official, but in the end, because of the long interval, he never got any news. 166 Reading Network