Chapter 171: Retreat
At noon on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, a soldier rode straight to the palace, and his voice sprinkled all the way through the cold streets of Kyoto: "Report! The northern defense won a big victory, the prince beheaded Zefeng's generals, and Zefeng retreated thirty miles! ”
As soon as the news spread, the streets of Kyoto gradually became lively again, and people in the streets and alleys were talking: "I heard that the prince has won the battle again!" ”
Manager Lin soon went to Su's house, and when Su Yingtong heard the news, a big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.
Thank God forbid.
"Do you know the specifics?"
Mr. Lin said: "There have been soldiers who have returned to the palace to report safety, I heard that the prince took advantage of the unique terrain of Xia City, planted explosives on the river mountain, deliberately let Zefeng's army break into the city, and led the soldiers to retreat and outflank...... Soon the army collapsed, the people outside the summer city were confused, and were annihilated by the cavalry in one fell swoop, the prince took advantage of the chaos to cut off the head of the general, the enemy army in the city surrendered, and the Zefeng army outside the city retreated for thirty miles, and the prince took back the city to re-arm, and did not pursue the victory for the time being. "Between the words, there is a strong worship of the prince.
Su Yingtong only felt much more relieved.
Gong Jingyu is brave and strategic, and he is indeed a military talent.
Gong Zhaoyi on the side had already heard it excitedly, "I said that my father is the most powerful!" ”
Manager Lin hurriedly echoed the words of the prince, and Su Yingtong said again: "There is no news in the palace for the time being, if the emperor's will comes down, please let the chief manager know." ”
"This is natural." Manager Lin saluted and sent someone to inquire about the news.
Zefeng.
The princess knelt outside the palace, and a eunuch was trying to persuade her: "There is bad news from the battlefield today, Your Highness is in a very bad mood, the princess should go back!" ”
"I will kneel until His Highness is willing to see me, and I will ask my father-in-law to pass me on."
The father-in-law sighed and shook his head, still entering the palace to return to His Royal Highness.
The princess has been asking to see her for half a month, and His Royal Highness has not received the princess for some reason, but the princess still insists on asking to see, and he is afraid that he will touch His Royal Highness's anger at this time...... I had to accept my fate.
"Your Highness, the princess asks to see you."
"I can't see it!" The sound of the night's wrath came from the temple.
The father-in-law shook his body: "Your Highness, the princess said that she would kneel until you are willing to receive you." ”
The hall was quiet, and it took a long time for His Highness's slightly tired voice to come out: "Xuan." ”
The father-in-law got up quickly and ran all the way out of the palace gate: "Xuan, princess." ”
The princess stood up with difficulty and slowly walked towards the palace.
The night sky suppressed the irritability in his heart and asked the princess: "What do you want to see Lonely?" ”
The princess knelt down: "Your Highness, I implore Your Highness to withdraw your troops." ”
The night sky slapped a palm on the desk: "The world's major events, how can a woman be allowed to interfere!" ”
The princess didn't have a trace of timidity, she looked at the night sky: "Your Royal Highness sent troops to Xiling, is it for Zefeng, or for Princess Xiangyuan?" ”
"Presumptuous!"
"Your Highness! Princess Xiangyuan is Princess Xiangyuan, and it will never be possible for Her Royal Highness to follow her. ”
"If there is no King Xiangyuan, where is Princess Xiangyuan from?"
The princess's heart shook, could it be that His Royal Highness really corresponded to Tong's immortal heart...... She gritted her teeth fiercely: "Your Highness, even if there is no King Xiangyuan, it is impossible for you, don't ...... Xiling for this"
"Why should you be afraid of Xiling! She was supposed to stay in ......."
"She also has the same blood on her body as Her Highness!"
There was a bang in the night sky.
On the morning of the eighth day of the first lunar month, the Xiangyuan Royal Mansion is still preparing for the wedding in an orderly manner under the auspices of the princess, and the bride can be greeted at the auspicious time.
Su's house is much quieter in comparison.
Qingmei arranged a wedding team outside, Lu Xi was in the room to dress up for Su Yingtong, Su Yingtong was wearing a red wedding dress, and her little face was wearing light makeup, but her eyes still didn't show any joy, she asked Lu Xi: "Have you received the news, the prince is back?" ”
Lu Xi shook her head worriedly, seeing that the young lady's face was a little more lonely, she hurriedly comforted: "There are still a few hours before the auspicious time, young lady don't worry." ”
Su Yingtong smiled hard: "I'm fine." ”
The handkerchief in his hand was twisted.
Lu Xi knew that no matter how much she said, it was useless, in fact, not to mention Miss, they all felt that it was impossible for the prince to rush back.
The news of the withdrawal of the army came back only two days ago, and the prince still had to arrange the arming, hurry up, and it would take five or six days to return at the earliest.
How is it possible to come to greet relatives.
Su Yingtong sat for a few hours, and every time there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, she couldn't help but look outside, but she never saw the familiar figure, and the disappointment in her heart was gradually full.
The outside finally became lively, and Qingmei came in and said, "The auspicious time has come, it's time for the princess to go out." ”
Lu Xi put on Su Yingtong's head, and the guided palace grandmother supported Su Yingtong's hand: "Miss, be careful of your step." ”
The procession to welcome the relatives was spectacular, and the streets were lined with people, "That is the stepfamily that King Xiangyuan wants to marry?" ”
"Yes, look at this dowry, I heard that there are a lot of gift lists drawn up by the palace?"
"The continuation of the string is also a big deal, how can you be sloppy, I don't know if the prince is back?"
"I've never heard of ......"
"The prince has made another meritorious service this time, will the emperor give him one more title?"
"Who knows, it's useless for you to worry about these things......"
Su Yingtong listened to the whispers on the street and went on the bridge, with mixed feelings in his heart.
Gong Zhaoyi followed by the palanquin to comfort her: "Mother, although my father hasn't come back yet, Xiao Zhaoyi is here!" ”
Su Yingtong felt a little comforted, and when the sedan chair got up, she heard the little prince say, "Be careful, don't shake my mother." ”
A smile finally appeared on her face.
Ten miles of red makeup, finally arrived outside the gate of Xiangyuan Palace.
There was a sudden silence around.
When Su Yingtong was at a loss, the curtain was lifted, and a familiar hand appeared in her sight under the hood.
The same bone joints are distinct, but there are a few more small openings.
Su Yingtong's eyes were wet, and she took a few deep breaths before handing her hand over and holding it tightly.
The palm of the hand held her hand in the palm of his hand and led her out of the sedan chair.
It was lively again outside, and Gong Zhaoyi jumped beside him: "Father, you're back!" ”
Gong Jingyu glared at him and asked him to stand up, and whispered in Su Yingtong's ear: "Tong'er, I'm worried about you." He couldn't wait to see her face under the hood.
"It's good to be back." Su Yingtong followed the footsteps of the palace mirror domain into the door, stepped over the brazier, and arrived in the lobby, where the princess was already sitting on the main seat.
Gong Jingyu called her: "Mother concubine." ”
The princess nodded calmly: "The concubine knows that you will come back." ”
Gong Jingyu's eyes flashed with inexplicable affection.
The worship hall officially began, and before the master of ceremonies could speak, Mr. Lin passed over the many guests and came to the palace mirror domain and whispered: "Lord Wang, Su Jieyu has sent a concubine, and she has been carried into the mansion through the back door. (To be continued.) )