Wang Shuqiu returned to the princess's mansion, and Shen Xiluo and the others waited anxiously for news in the mansion. Wang Shuqiu said: "Senior sister's family has no worries about their lives for the time being. The hearts of the people were comforted. Wang Shuqiu then told what happened in the palace, and everyone was anxious again. Wang Shuqiu said: "You don't have to worry, this time I went to Liaodong, in addition to saving people, I can also serve the imperial court, which can be said to be an honorable thing." ”

Shen Xiluo said: "Let the minions go with you to Liaodong to fight the enemy." Wang Shuqiu said: "I'm a little worried about Wei Zhongxian. Xiluo, you stay to pay attention to the movements of the East Factory and secretly take care of the senior sister's family. Don't let them have anything to do until I return. Peng Xuan said: "Don't worry, princess." is desperate to protect Kexin's family. ”

Shen Xiluo said: "You still have to have someone to follow!" Wang Shuqiu said: "Let Brother Cui go with me." Zizhu also had to follow, Wang Shuqiu said: "The battlefield is dangerous, I can't take care of you if you go." Zizhu no longer insisted on going, but instead told Cui Wuyuan to protect Wang Shuqiu's safety.

Wang Shuqiu returned to the room, pulled out the Dongying knife, and said secretly: This sword is finally going to kill the enemy to serve the country and drink blood to the enemy chieftain. Zizhu packed up the burden for Wang Shuqiu and said, "It's cold, master, you have no one to take care of, remember to add more clothes." Wang Shuqiu said: "Zizhu, when I come back and save the senior sister's family, let's leave the capital and find a place to live away from right and wrong." ”

Zizhu clapped her hands and said, "It's very good!" However, the slave maid thinks Yangzhou is good, not to mention the restaurant. Wang Shuqiu smiled: "It's up to you little hooves." Do you want to find another husband to accompany you? Zizhu said timidly: "No, just follow the master is enough." Wang Shuqiu said: "You think I don't know, every day with Brother Cui, it seems that happy events are coming." Zizhu covered her face and said, "Don't say it, shame on you!" ”

Wang Shuqiu smiled: "I'm still ashamed!" What's so embarrassing about this, men should get married, and women should get married. Don't worry, I will fulfill you. Zizhu was ashamed and stopped talking. Wang Shuqiu suddenly said: "Zizhu, in case something happens to me, you and Brother Cui will leave the capital immediately." Zizhu said: "The master must be auspicious." Even if there are accidents, slaves and maids will never be alone. ”

In the early morning of the next day, a palace eunuch named Pi Kun visited the princess's mansion, saying that he was ordered by Wei Zhongxian to go to Ningyuan City with Wang Shuqiu. Wang Shuqiu knew that this eunuch named Pi Kun was supervising herself, and she didn't care. Wang Shuqiu brought a samurai suit and sat in the carriage. Zizhu, Shen Xiluo and Peng Xuan were sent to Wuli Pavilion outside the city. I saw that there were already people in the pavilion, and it was Zhu Youzhen, the king of letters. The sister and brother were in love for a while, hugged each other and parted.

Wang Shuqiu and his entourage left the capital and went out of Shanhaiguan, the weather was getting colder and colder, and the three of them rushed to the wind and snow. Along the way, I saw the officers and soldiers and the people rushing desperately, lest they fall behind. Cui Wuyuan grabbed an officer and soldier and asked, "Brother, how is the front line?" When the officer and soldier saw Cui Wuyuan wearing a brocade uniform, he replied: "The Jin soldiers are about to call, and all the Jinzhou area has been withdrawn." Cui Wuyuan asked, "What about Ning Yuan City?" The officer shook his head and said, "I don't know." Run away! Otherwise, it's too late. ”

Wang Shuqiu muttered: "Brother Cui, let's continue to hurry, and we must advance to Ningyuan City after dark." Pi Kun said: "What if I meet Jin Bing?" Wang Shuqiu said: "It's just enough to kill one." Pikun shook his head. Wang Shuqiu sneered: "If Grandpa Pi is afraid, it's still too late to leave." Otherwise, don't regret it. Pi Kun hesitated for a while, but still stubbornly turned to Ning Yuan.

Ningyuan is the throat of Shanhaiguan, as long as Ningyuan is guarded, Shanhaiguan is as stable as Mount Tai. Cui Wuyuan said: "Do you think that Yuan Chonghuan, the general of Ning Yuan, will abandon the city and flee?" Wang Shuqiu said: "I only have a one-sided relationship with Yuan Chonghuan, but he is heroic, not like a timid mouse." Maybe he will defend Ningyuan City to the death. Cui Wuyuan sighed: "It's really difficult to choose whether to keep or not. Wang Shuqiu said: "For the real generals, they will definitely defend it, even if they die in battle!" ”

The three horsemen left the fleeing crowd and galloped away. The sky is getting dark, and I have seen Ningyuan City, and I can hear the sound of the waves in the distance. It turns out that Ningyuan is bordered by the sea in the south. When I came to the city, the gates were closed and the drawbridge was drawn. Cui Wuyuan shouted: "Open the door!" The soldiers defending the city shouted, "Who is it?" Cui Wuyuan shouted: "Cui Wuyuan of Jinyi Wei Qianhu entered the city on the emperor's command. The soldiers defending the city were afraid of deception, and said, "What proof do you have?" ”

Cui Wuyuan held high the brocade guard seal and said, "Open the door!" The defenders raised their torches and shone their lights. At this time, a general from the city came. He looked down, and it happened that Wang Shuqiu looked up. As soon as the two looked at each other, the general shouted, "It's the county lord!" Come on, open the door and put the drawbridge! "This general is none other than Yuan Chonghuan.

Entering the city, Yuan Chonghuan personally greeted Yuan's mansion. Cui Wuyuan was introduced to me and introduced to Wang Shuqiu and Pi Kun. Yuan Chonghuan knew that Wang Shuqiu was more respectful as a princess. Wang Shuqiu said: "General Yuan doesn't have to be polite. I also came to serve the country and kill the enemy. Yuan Chonghuan didn't believe that a weak woman wanted to kill the enemy like a man, not to mention that this woman was still a noble princess. Wang Shuqiu said: "General Yuan is busy with military affairs, so he doesn't have to accompany him here. Yuan Chonghuan said: "The house is simple, and the princess has been wronged." Wang Shuqiu said: "There is General Lao Yuan!" Yuan Chonghuan said goodbye and left.

As soon as Wang Shuqiu entered the wing, a maid came in and saluted: "I am here to serve the princess on the order of my wife." Wang Shuqiu said: "I don't need to serve, you can go!" The maid was in a dilemma. At this time, a woman of nearly thirty years old came up with a smile on her face. The maid said, "Madam! Wang Shuqiu smiled: "It turned out that Mrs. Yuan was here!" ”

Mrs. Yuan said with a smile: "The princess's visit to the humble house is really a blessing for my Yuan family. Wang Shuqiu said: "Mrs. Yuan is too enthusiastic, I deserve it!" Mrs. Yuan said: "Princess, don't say that, it's the concubine's inconsiderate hospitality." Wang Shuqiu said: "You don't have to be too humble. When we met for the first time, there was a pair of earrings, if Mrs. Yuan didn't dislike it, accept it! "Where is Mrs. Yuan willing to accept it. Wang Shuqiu shoehorned it into Mrs. Yuan's hand and said, "This is my little heart, if you don't accept it, you will look down on me." "How dare Mrs. Yuan offend the eldest princess of the dynasty, and hurriedly accept it.

Wang Shuqiu said: "The golden soldiers are pressing, are you afraid, Mrs. Yuan?" Mrs. Yuan shook her head and said, "Don't be afraid!" Wang Shuqiu said: "Sure enough, if there is a husband, there must be a wife." Mrs. Yuan said: "Sacrificing one's life for the country is the husband's greatest wish. Wang Shuqiu muttered: "Da Ming is as innocent as General Yuan, so why not be afraid of the Jin Kingdom." ”

There was a whistle outside. Wang Shuqiu asked, "What's the matter?" Mrs. Yuan said: "There may be enemy soldiers." Wang Shuqiu said: "Go and see!" Cui Wuyuan rushed to meet him and said, "Miss Wang, 200,000 golden soldiers have arrived." Wang Shuqiu said: "Let's go, see how strong Jin Bing is." Mrs. Yuan said, "Do you want to accompany your grandson?" Wang Shuqiu said: "I'll go up to the city wall and take a look." ”

When I came to the city wall, I saw that the lights under the city were brilliant, and the sky was bound. There was a faint roar of horses, and the momentum was extraordinary. "Princess, you don't have to worry, the enemy soldiers are just encamped, and it will be tomorrow if they want to attack." I saw Yuan Chonghuan with several generals. Wang Shuqiu said: "General Yuan, I'm not afraid of the golden dog, I'm just worried about the people of the city." A general said in a loud voice: "Princess, our Ningyuan City is united in its efforts to resist the enemy, not to mention 200,000 golden dogs, even one million can't be broken, and they will be killed to the point of blood." ”

Yuan Chonghuan said: "I haven't been introduced to the princess yet." Pointing to the arrogant general, he said: "This is the chief soldier Mangui." Then they were introduced in turn, the deputy general Zuo Fu, the staff general Zu Dashou, and his family gunner Luo Li. Wang Shuqiu said: "With General Man's words, these golden dogs in front of me will be wiped out soon." The generals said: "Cheng Princess Chrysostom, the golden dog will be wiped out." ”

Wang Shuqiu went back to the room to sleep, she wanted to rest well, and kill the golden dog with the soldiers and civilians of Ningyuan City tomorrow. The next morning, the trumpets sounded repeatedly. Wang Shuqiu hurriedly washed up and came to the city tower. As far as the eye can see, the company camp is 100 miles, the flag is fluttering, in the middle of a big bunch, the book "gold", flying lightly, shocking the soul.

Western cannons have been set up in the convex recesses of the city wall, and Luo Li is directing the soldiers to reload. Seeing Wang Shuqiu, she bowed down and said, "Princess! Wang Shuqiu nodded with a smile and said, "How far can this cannon shoot?" Luo Li said: "It can shoot five miles away." Wang Shuqiu said with a smile: "It's not called golden bullshit and pee." Luo Li laughed.