Shortly after Kong Zhixiao's plane took off from Lanzhou, Cheng Zhichen decisively issued an order to launch an offensive against the Tao and Bai systems. The crusade against the newspapers was fiercely worded, calling Tao Xiang and Bai Huanzhang as traitors and obstructing the great cause of national reunification, and so on.

Jing Yi finally heard with her own ears the declaration of war on Tao Xiang and the others. At that moment, there seemed to be artillery fire in front of her eyes...... She held a handwritten letter from her family in Nanjing. In addition to greetings, pray for her to give birth safely, and express more worries about the war. Among them, only Suo Yanlin asked her to persuade Tao Xiaohe in the letter.

Jingyi carefully put the letter away.

She wasn't going to mention a single word in the letter to Tao. Especially the third sister-in-law Suo Yanlin.

When Tao Xiang came in and saw her a few days later, she could even have dinner with him peacefully. She knew that as Tao Xiang's wife and Cheng Zhichen's sister, she couldn't have any thoughts about influencing the battle situation...... These are two men who are both extremely determined. What they have identified will not be easily changed.

It's not that she doesn't have her own views on the war, it's just that she's not so self-conscious.

The most important thing for her is to wait for the birth of her child......

No matter how patient the Tao family is, they will not have no guilt in her heart at all. She knew that they were tolerant and lenient, perhaps just because the child she was about to give birth to was surnamed Tao.

She heard them talk with her own ears and sometimes did not shy away from her. It is also true that she is still in Tao Xiang's hands, and Cheng Zhichen has no scruples about her sister...... She's still touched.

Things have come to this point where she was powerless before, and now she can't do anything.

The day of labor is approaching, and Jingyi has completely closed the door.

Yamei persuaded her not to take this to heart, and the aunt and grandmother said that if anyone dared to give her faceless face, just tell her...... She said yes. She knew that they were comforting her with the greatest kindness.

She watched the spring breeze rise, the spring breeze passed, the peach blossoms bloomed, and the pear blossoms fell...... The spring of this year passed in the midst of war and chaos. And her child, who was supposed to be born in late spring, refused to come out when the day came.

At first, only Jingyi was nervous and anxious, but after a few days, Mrs. Tao also began to be anxious. But the doctor diagnosed that everything was normal. Mrs. Tao saw more in the end, smiled and comforted Jingyi, saying that the child was too comfortable in her mother's belly, and wanted to stay a few more days...... Jingyi thought to herself that this was an anxious child, and I didn't know if she also wanted to avoid the disturbances outside.

Except for the news that Er Yi gave birth to a son a month ago, there has been no good news in the past few days that can bring some joy to people.

Jingyi still can't believe that Er Yi became a mother before her. To her, Er Yi always seemed to be the girl who would play tricks on her...... Yamei laughed at her, in fact, she was not much different from Er Yi, as if Er Yi was a generation older.

Jingyi also smiled.

After a long and arduous pregnancy of ten months, Er Yi shared her joy and worry in correspondence. Naturally, the communication was interrupted for a while, but it still gave her a lot of encouragement in this way.

Jing Yi touched her stomach and spoke. She said baby, your eighth aunt gave birth to a little brother for you......

When she said this, Tao Xiang happened to come back.

Jingyi didn't find Tao Xiang, and still read the words.

He got closer, and she realized—he didn't say anything, just hugged her.

This hug is a bit stiff. She was an accident, and he didn't seem used to doing this to her...... She stole a few glances at him, but still couldn't tell anything from his face. From the outbreak of the fighting, he deliberately did not show any signs in front of her. He always seemed to have a lot of ideas in mind, and there seemed to be nothing he couldn't solve. But that day she thought something was wrong about him...... She inevitably has to be worried. I always endure not asking, and I endure it very hard.

The radio had been ordered to be taken away by Mrs. Tao, and the newspaper had been discontinued. She didn't know what was going on outside. But the next day she saw that Madame Tao had a dark cloud on her face, and only smiled a little when she came to her. The same goes for others. It's just that Old Madam Tao and Tao Yinze are more calm, and if she doesn't pay attention, it is difficult to notice.

Qiu Wei came in to visit her every day. She knew the news outside, but not only was she forbidden to talk to Jingyi by Mrs. Tao's order, but she herself was afraid of alarming Jingyi, so she would never say a word.

Jingyi was already anxious, but now she became even more impatient. Her mind was so heavy that she couldn't eat. was known by Mrs. Tao again, and she had to blame her.

But Yamei really looked at her like this, but it was even worse, and she carefully told her: "The seventh is fine." Don't worry, he's fine. ”

Jingyi listened and was stunned for a while, Yamei looked at her like this, and knew that she said this, but it made Jingyi understand that Cheng Zhichen's side was in trouble, and was about to explain, but Jingyi asked, "Is it the Bai family?" ”

Yamei not only admired Jingyi's carefulness, but also sighed at her sensitivity. Qiu Wei was pinching Jing Yi's swollen legs, and after listening to Jing Yi's question, her hand also stopped. Jing Yi immediately confirmed her judgment.

"What's wrong with the Bai family? Is the eighth sister okay? Jingyi asked.

"The Bai family has been hit hard in two consecutive wars. The Central Army has already arrived in Nanning. The Bai family's father and son are still resisting stubbornly. Wen Mo was seriously injured a few days ago, and it is not known what the situation is now...... It seems that if we do not get support, I am afraid that it is very likely that we will admit defeat. However, the Bai family's father and son have a strong temperament, and they may not surrender to preserve their strength like Duan Fengxiao. Yamei whispered.

"It's even worse." Jing Yi also whispered.

Duan Fengxiao is the third brother's child, and the white line has been in the third brother's sight for a long time, and he has intersected as early as the beginning of his military career. He knows both well...... And his tactics were applied properly, especially when dealing with Bai Huanzhang. Because he also had to deal with Tao Xiang's Northwest Army at the same time, he adopted a strategy of dividing and attacking at the beginning of the war, wanting to isolate the Northwest Army, take down the white army first, and then go all out to deal with the Northwest Army, which would be fighting alone. At this time, he first let Wang Dabeard, who had a deep grudge with the Northwest Army, charge ahead, and took advantage of the geographical conditions leading to the southwest fortress to contain the vanguard of the Northwest Army, making it difficult for it to form direct support for the Bai family...... At present, if you want to help Bai Huanzhang come back to life, then the Northwest Army must first break through the blockade of Wang Dabeard and drive straight in, putting more pressure on the Central Army, forcing it to transfer most of its forces to fight against the Northwest Army early......

Jingyi seemed to be able to clearly see the changes in the battle situation, where was the Northwest Army, where was the Southwest Army, and where was the Central Army...... Where is the place where they exchange fire - the place where the fire is exchanged will be wolf smoke and flesh and blood will fly.

She's a little nauseous.

Yamei didn't speak when she saw her, thinking that she was frightened, so she hurriedly grabbed her hand and calmed her down.

Qiu Wei was sweating on her forehead even more anxiously, and she didn't dare to say anything, so she looked at Jingyi intently.

How do you know that Jingyi grabbed Yamei's hand and whispered: "Second sister-in-law, don't be afraid, I'm just ...... Tell my mother for me, and then call a midwife. ”

Yamei looked down, shook Jingyi's hand and said, "You calm down." I'll let someone tell you. Calm down...... I was scared to death just now, and I didn't dare to say anything yet, for fear of startling you...... Who knew you were like this......"

Yamei said to let Jingyi calm down, but in fact, she was nervous. She hurriedly got up and asked someone to shake the electricity to Mrs. Tao, and came back to grab Jingyi's hand, trying her best to distract Jingyi, but her own hand trembled.

Jing Yi wanted to comfort her instead.

Fortunately, Qiu Wei was also there, although she didn't say anything, with her by her side, Jing Yi felt very stable.

It's just that although she has read a lot of books and learned some knowledge, she knows what will happen next, but after all, she has never experienced it herself. Little by little, the bone sutures opened, the interval between labor pains became shorter and shorter, and the pain became more and more severe...... At first, she was able to move with the help of Yamei, but later she could only lie on the bed and wait.

The midwives who were invited also came, Mrs. Tao and Yamei accompanied them in the room, and Mrs. Tao and the others could only wait outside for fear that there would be too many people inside to make Jingyi uncomfortable.

Jing Yi died painfully and came back to life.

Yamei saw that Jingyi was in so much pain, but she still had to endure it and keep silent, so she said: "What kind of demeanor and upbringing do you care about at this time, just shout if it hurts." ”

Jingyi gritted her teeth and endured.

Yamei admired and distressed at the same time, and she was anxious to the extreme.

Time passed minute by minute, Jingyi's bones were not open enough, but her strength seemed to be exhausted, and she couldn't move when she leaned on the head of the bed.

Yamei looked at Mrs. Tao and asked quietly, "Mother, what should I do if the seventh brother can't come back?" ”

Tao Xiang set off for Tianshui yesterday. Expected to be back in three days. Before leaving, he specially asked the doctor that Jingyi's due date had passed, and the child just didn't move. Jingyi and the child are in stable condition, and he can't help but leave. Before leaving, he told him to send a telegram to him immediately if he had something.

"The big man's family, rushing back can't help. It's still business. There are doctors and midwives, don't panic. Mrs. Tao said in a low voice.

Yamei also said in a low voice: "But, mother, let's let people urge it...... Jingyi's situation, I think it's also a little hanging. ”

Mrs. Tao took out her pocket watch and looked at the hour. Ten hours have passed since Jingyi began to be in labor. The doctor's tone also began to tense. Thinking about it, she went out in person.

Yamei heard them discussing outside, and went over to take Jingyi's hand. Jingyi was experiencing another labor pain, her face pale and sweating profusely.

"The seventh will be back soon. Mother sent a telegram to urge her. Yamei said.

Jingyi looked at her and nodded. Then he shook his head and said, "I can do it." ”

As she spoke, her heart still in a mess.

Yamei lowered her head, leaned on Jing Yi's shoulder, and said for a while, "You must hold on." ”

Jingyi also wanted to comfort her a few words, but her strength was really insufficient.

In between labor pains, she leaned back on the head of the bed to rest for a while. Hearing the sound, it turned out to be Mrs. Tao coming in.

"Grandma." Jingyi was about to sit up straight, but Old Madam Tao hurriedly pressed her and didn't let her move.

"Eat a little, it's so strong." Mrs. Tao asked Yamei to go out to eat. She sat next to Jingyi and fed her herself. Jingyi had no choice but to eat a few bites.

"This level is going to be passed, I'm sorry for you, Yi'er." Old Madam Tao said, let Jin Xuan come to the peace charm and hang it on Jingyi's neck. "This is what my aunt and grandmother just went to beg. Keep you safe. ”

"Thank you, grandma, grandma, for me." Jingyi had tears in her eyes. The talisman seemed to heat up, and she held it down with her hand. She was wearing a loose shirt with an open neckline, and in addition to the peace charm, there was a warm jade pendant around her neck...... She couldn't help but hold them all in one place.

"Thanks for what. They are looking forward to the early birth of the little doll, so that they can have fun. Old Madam Tao smiled and wiped Jingyi's sweat.

As soon as Jing Yi laughed, her face changed again, and her eyes turned black in pain.

Mrs. Tao hugged her into her arms and whispered, "The seventh called back and said that he was rushing back." ”

Jingyi nodded.

She leaned against her grandmother's shoulder, and smelled a faint fruity and floral scent on her, which made her feel extremely warm.

The old grandmother held her hand, and Qiu Wei guarded her by the bedside.

The midwife came to check and said it was okay and wanted to invite them out, but she wouldn't let them.

The midwife said to start straining and she was obedient.

So they kept telling her to work hard, hard...... However, the pain was getting worse, and her strength was diminishing...... She clutched the things in her hands, trying to keep her mind clear.

Occasionally, in a trance, she would see her mother and the fourth sister...... She missed them a lot, but she didn't want to see them at this time.

……

When Tao Xiang rushed back, it was already the next morning, and he happened to hear a cry when he entered the door.

In the silent courtyard, this cry is like the melodious bell in the valley in the early morning, waking everything up.

He was stunned for a moment, crying very loudly, he should be a healthy and powerful baby.

With the sound of crying, the courtyard began to boil inside and out.

When someone saw him, they anxiously shouted that the Seventh Young Master, the Seventh Young Master is back, congratulations to the Seventh Young Master...... He stepped through the door quickly.

There were a lot of people in the hall downstairs, and before he could greet him one by one, he saw his second sister-in-law running down from upstairs, clapping her hands and saying, "I gave birth to a very beautiful daughter!" ”

He was walking up the stairs and asked, "What about her?" ”

"Mother and daughter are safe!" Yamei's face was happy, but her tears were flowing down, wiping her tears and pushing Tao Xiang to hurry up, she turned to her aunts and aunts and said, "It's very good-looking, and the child is very good-looking...... It's like a still ripple......"

Tao Yinqing also followed the night watch, listening to a daughter who first said "oh", and then said: "Such a big battle, it's a girl...... Oops! ”

Tao Yinze knocked on his sister's forehead with the head of a cane and scolded: "You're not from a girl?" ”

Tao Yinqing laughed and nodded, "I mean, it's better if it's a kid." Saying that, she was afraid that the eldest sister would beat her again, so she hurriedly hid behind Tao Yinrun.

Yamei wiped her tears, cried and laughed and said, "...... It really freaks people out. ”

"Let's go, go up and see Jingyi and the child." Tao Inze said with a smile.

"The child is still bathing, I'll come down first to report the news. Grandma and Mother are guarding the Jingyi above. Yamei picked Tao Inze upstairs, but saw that Mrs. Tao's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law also came out.

"Huh?" Tao Inze asked.

Old Madam Tao pointed inside and said softly, "Let's wait, let Lao Qi go in and have a look." ”

"This, this, this ......" Tao Yinqing wanted to say something again, Tao Yinze raised her crutches, and she was busy talking.

Mrs. Tao motioned for everyone to sit down and whispered, "The child is good-looking." I've never seen such a good-looking child born. ”

When they heard this, they all laughed.

I didn't dare to make too much noise, for fear of disturbing the Jingyi inside......

In fact, Jingyi was extremely tired at this time, and she couldn't hear any movement at all.

When Tao Xiang came in, Qiu Wei and Zhang's mother were wiping their tears, and they were busy congratulating him when they saw him.

He nodded.

"Miss is too tired." Qiu Wei choked up.

Zhang's mother pulled her, and the two stood down.

Tao Xiang walked to the side of the bed and looked at the drowsy Jingyi—she had also changed into dry and loose clothes, but her hair was still wet...... He reached out and touched her forehead, a little cold.

She didn't move. Breathe evenly and gently.

He looked at her for a long time......

"Young master, look at the child." Zhang's mother brought the baby over.

Tao Xiao took it lightly, and looked at his daughter, the little one who was sleeping soundly, with a small face like a dough, and very black hair, a little curly-haired child...... Without opening his eyes, he also knew that she was very much like Jingyi.

He gently placed his daughter beside Jingyi.

He took off his hat, bowed his head and kissed his daughter gently. Then, he kissed Jingyi.

Jing Yi moved, I don't know if I dreamed of something good, and there was a smile on the corner of my mouth...... Tao Xiang looked at it, and his heartbeat slowly slowed down.

He couldn't remember how long it had been since he had seen such a happy smile on this face.

Suddenly, I heard a low noise outside, and remembered that grandma and they were still waiting, so I whispered to Zhang's mother to take the child out and show them...... He sat here, listening to the admiration and laughter outside.

It was so comfortable and warm at the moment that he forgot everything else, and only the quiet sleeping faces of her and her daughter were in his eyes......

This comfort did not last long, and naturally something interrupted it.

Tao Xiang was in a very good mood, pacing in the study downstairs, listening to someone report the battle situation to him.

Ma Zhongcheng and Xiao Dunhuang's telegrams all had good news, and in addition to the good news, they added an additional sentence of "Congratulations to the commander".

Tao Xiang glanced at Cen Gaoying.

Cen Gaoying smiled, Tao Xiang expected that there must be a following. Recently, the battle has been quite good, and both of them are in pursuit of victory. Sure enough, Cen Gaoying continued: "After General Ma has completed the deployment, he telegraphed to the other party's commander, the commander has a daughter, and our side will cease fighting for three days to congratulate him. Don't come here to invade, otherwise you will bear the consequences. ”

Tao Xiang raised his eyebrows.

"The other party's commander replied and agreed to a truce, congratulations to Commander Tao." Cen Gaoying said.

Tao Xiang knocked the cigarette in his hand and said, "It's good to rest for a few days." Thank you for the call. Come back and invite them to drink, and when they get drunk, they will rest. ”

After Cen Gaoying left, he paced and smoked in the study as usual. The window was open, and from time to time there was a faint laughter from upstairs, like something, sinking all the way down, fluttering, to his heart.

[Chapter 23: End]

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Sorry to inform you that this article will be suspended on the 8th-10th. This article will be completed in the near future, and the exact date will be subject to updates. Thank you all and have a great weekend. See you on the 11th.