Chapter 454: Sacrifice (8)
"Why, why ......" Liu Liuyi's left hand pressed on a wound on his leg, blood stained the white dance clothes, and his eyes were full of mixed emotions staring at Zhou Xian. Anger, hatred, regret...... The most are doubts and incomprehension.
Zhou Xian's innocent and delicate face was almost distorted at this time, and he couldn't tell whether he wanted to cry or laugh.
Yes, what she did was incomprehensible. As the conspirator of this operation, she is also the queen of the Southern Tang Kingdom, and she is clearly divided between friend and foe! Even if she was delicate, even if she couldn't do it, she didn't have the ability to do the work of an assassin; But at a critical moment, suddenly turning back on the water, but instead warning the enemy, what does it mean?!
Even she doesn't quite understand it herself.
The surrounding scene had become hollow and empty, and even the screams of the women had become lonely and monotonous, and she had turned a deaf ear to the noisy shouts. She felt like her soul had been drained away. The soldiers shouted and cursed angrily, shaking the blades in their hands, but Zhou Xian was not even afraid at all.
responsibility, as a queen, should be loyal to the country; concern, concern for my sister and relatives in Gangning Province; Loyalty, the way of women that a woman should protect...... Countless pressures, endless cocoons, had already wrapped her, she had no other choice, there was only one way......
Maybe give Zhou Xian enough time to think and weigh, and she will eventually succumb to the cocoon of the world, because the consequences are predictable and the pros and cons are obvious; Just like when she was in Tokyo, she still left and returned to the Southern Tang Kingdom.
However, this time she was not given the opportunity to weigh the pros and cons. It was only in the rush that she saw the bright murder weapon and smelled the killing machine in the air. Liu Liuqi's swordsmanship is quite good, Zhou Xian thinks that she is very likely to succeed within a few steps of Guo Shao, and at that moment Zhou Xian really feels that Guo Shao will be stabbed to death if he is not well prepared!
So she followed her heart, couldn't control herself, and shouted out the words: General Guo, that person is an assassin! Behind this sentence, how much pressure she has endured and how much courage she has mustered, I am afraid that only she understands.
She is not a person of courage, she is similar inside and out, very weak. But she really couldn't bear the consequences of Guo Shao being stabbed to death, especially if she could avoid it; In that case, it would not be enough to die and die without turning a blind eye, and she felt that she would bury her soul with her.
Living in this world, in recent years she has only felt pain and emptiness. It was this man who soothed her scars with a warm gaze, his gaze was like clean sunshine, awakening her nostalgia for life with a sincere heart, and it was this person who made her no longer numb. For the sake of a short amount of affection, the price may be a little bigger, but she can't control herself......
Zhou Xian turned his head to look at the upper position, there were two martial artists in front of him, and from the gap between the two martial artists, he could faintly see Guo Shao lowering his head, and he didn't say a word.
The people in the big tent had different expressions and were chaotic, only Guo Shao sat on the chair from beginning to end, and he didn't move, including when Liu Liuqi started to attack, he was stable there. He is like a centering pillar in a pot of boiling water. Now he didn't react, as if he was blind to all this.
Although he is already behind, there is still a momentum that intimidates the whole scene and condenses the order in this chaotic situation.
Zhou Xian could see that this young man had gradually become atmospheric, and he was no longer the simple martial artist from the bottom that people speculated.
Zhou Xian looked at him who was silent, and tears finally slipped quietly from his cheeks:
I will die, my body will be ruined, and I will sacrifice myself as a pious tribute, and I will sacrifice my soul to this relationship. And you, you should live well; I believe that it is worth living for you, and that it is more useful for the world to live your life.
I remember your eyes on the river looking at the sails, and your ambition will definitely become a reality! You already have the magnanimity, you have the qualifications to be a hero or even a hero, you have the vast land, and you have the strength to hold the army of tigers and wolves. Even if I can't see it, I can imagine what it will look like for you to one day achieve a majestic hegemony that has never been seen before or since.
I believe that you have a pure heart that loves the world, and you have achieved hegemony, which will bring light and fire to the world. The righteousness you say will definitely be done, and it will not fail the life and soul that I have offered to you today, and it will make everything worthwhile......
"Put it down! Throw the sword away! A martial artist's angry shout woke Zhou Xian up.
Zhou Xian's face was full of tears, he looked dazed, and looked down at the sword he was still holding in his hand, a sword weapon used for sword dancing, but it could also be used as a weapon. She didn't put it down, but slowly lifted it up.
Her actions immediately alerted the soldiers, who had already raised their crossbows against the ground, and someone shouted, "What do you want to do?" ”
At this moment, a voice suddenly said, "Stop! Don't hurt her! ”
Guo Shao's voice was full of anxiety and concern. Zhou Xian's cheeks were hot again, and new tears came out, but the corners of her mouth showed a charming smile, smiling at Guo Shao, who stood up nervously.
She didn't pause, twisted her upper body slightly, and quickly raised her sword to her neck. At this moment, a palm suddenly stretched out and grabbed the blade of the sword...... Blood immediately poured out from between the fingers holding the blade. Zhou Xian was startled, she was a little dizzy, Rao was not afraid of death, and she felt weak when she saw blood. When he looked up, he saw a young strong man standing in front of him, and the young general Zhou Xian had seen, who was often by Guo Shao's side, seemed to be named Lu Chengyong.
Lu Chengyong didn't seem to feel any pain at all, and said expressionlessly: "The lord doesn't allow you to die, so you can't die." ”
At this time, Guo Shao had already walked over quickly. He was the core of the Chinese army's big tent, and when there was a change, everyone's eyes were focused on him, and people looked at him curiously and in surprise.
Liu Liuqi suddenly sneered: "I finally know ......"
When Zhou Xian heard this rather ridiculous remark, he was obviously sarcastic for her shamelessness and unobedience to women's morals. Her heart was surging, all kinds of emotions were intertwined, she raised her head and looked at Guo Shao with pleading eyes: "General Guo, just let me go, I live more than die." ”
Guo Shao's face turned blue and white for a while, and he said categorically: "If I can't even protect a woman, what kind of husband is it?" ”
The generals and singers all looked sideways. He breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Remember what I said? When we first met yesterday, I told you, don't worry, I'll take care of everything. ”
Zhou Xian did remember this sentence, but she didn't think much about it at the time.
Guo Shao's voice said again: "But you don't listen." Now I'll say it again, can you trust me, just once...... You promise me now, don't rush to die, or I won't be able to forgive myself. ”
When Zhou Xian heard this, his body softened slightly, and the excitement just now eased a little. The feeling of being loved, valued, and treated with heart, she has an indescribable obsession with it.
I really don't want to die, she is very nostalgic for life at this time, and she is very reluctant to feel like this.
At this moment, suddenly the envoy of the Southern Tang Dynasty fell to the ground with a thud, and everyone turned their heads to look over. The envoy paled: "Who sent this assassin?" He is going to trap my Southern Tang Kingdom in a land of injustice! General Guo, the lower officials swear to heaven that our imperial court will never know about this matter......"
…… Zuo You said coldly: "Who has the courage to do this, and who picked these courtesans?" Of course, it is your lord who does such things. ”
"General Guo...... You are angry. The envoy hurriedly said.
Guo Shao looked annoyed and couldn't breathe. He had been alerted to the Assassin by all signs, but he was not sure until the woman had actually done it...... No matter how I think about it, I can't figure out why Li Yu did such a thing, where did he get the courage. Li Yu is the monarch after all.
There is a feeling of annoyance and anger, this is to think that Lao Tzu is a soft eggplant, not afraid of my revenge?
Guo Shao finally managed to restrain the anger in his heart and his chaotic thoughts. He exhaled, looked back to the left and right, and then looked at the official who was on the ground, and said coldly: "Envoy of the Southern Tang Kingdom, the general should have reminded you, you must understand that what the assassin did tonight will have very serious consequences. ”
The envoy was already pale and bloodless, and as a bureaucrat who was familiar with government affairs, he should understand.
When Zuo You heard Guo Shao's words, he immediately stood up and said loudly: "The monarchs and ministers of the Southern Tang Kingdom are unjust, and Jiangning Mansion is based on tyranny!" They actually tried to murder Guo Dashuai with such despicable means, generals, who can bear it and who can't bear it! ”
Dong Zunzhi was the most annoyed, waving his fist as if he was going to hit someone, and shouted: "The army set foot on Jiangning Mansion and razed the capital of the Southern Tang Kingdom to the ground!" We want to take revenge and kill Li Yu's entire clan to calm the anger in our chests! ”
The generals were very angry, because they supported Guo Shao very much, and suddenly the big tent shouted and shouted and killed, and the violent atmosphere was sharply permeated.
Zuo You turned his head to look at Guo Shao. Guo Shao had been silent for a while just now, and then he felt Zuo You's gaze, so he turned his head to look at him. Guo Shao understood what he meant, and said at the right time: "The big war is imminent, you have a brave heart, and I am very relieved." My Great Zhou army is justifiable, and it will be invincible and invincible! ”
After hearing this, everyone shouted angrily: "Invincible, invincible......"
In the noise, Guo Shao paid attention to Zhou Xian's appearance again, she looked haggard and tangled. Lu Chengyong was still standing next to him, his injured hand was clenched into a fist to stop the bleeding, and Guo Shao looked at his injured hand with an inquiring look. Lu Chengyong hugged his fists and said: "It's just a skin injury, and the end will be fine." ”
Guo Shao nodded, patted him on the shoulder, approached and said in a deep voice: "Look at the woman who hurt you, and send her back to my tent later." ”
"Understood." Lu Chengyong said.
Guo Shao glanced at the remaining envoys and courtesans of the Southern Tang Kingdom, and said, "All of them are detained, waiting for the conviction of Yousi." No one shall be let go, nor shall they be allowed to leak the word. ”
The two generals replied, "Oh." ”
He looked at Zhou Xian again, but didn't show it too obviously, and left here with her. At the moment, he took the lead in walking outside the big tent of the Chinese army.