It was already early winter, and the water surface of the small pond in the back garden of Hanxiang Pavilion had formed a layer of transparent thin ice.

There are no more cute fish swimming in the water, and even the willow trees by the pond have long since lost their leaves, presenting a bleak scene with a chill.

But Hua Xiangjun still likes to sit alone by the pool for a while when the sun is shining in the afternoon, silently thinking about the people and things in his heart.

At this moment, her two curved willow eyebrows were frowning slightly, and the thought of how ruthlessly she had kept the cold ice out last night would surely make him very sad and disappointed.

I wonder how long he waited outside?

Does he feel that his sister Xiangjun is too stubborn and too strong?

And now, has he embarked on the return journey back to Dayu?

......

Because he was thinking too much, Hua Xiangjun didn't notice at all, and at some point, there was an extra person beside him.

It wasn't until the man suddenly fell to one knee and knelt down in front of her that she finally came to her senses.

After a moment's pause, a smile of surprise appeared on her face. But immediately, a layer of tears gradually appeared in his eyes.

"Ice—"

Han Bing slowly raised his head, his eyes full of apology and sadness.

Hua Xiangjun stretched out his hand and wanted to pull him up, but he pursed the corners of his lips and stubbornly knelt there, not moving.

Hua Xiangjun lowered his eyes and looked at him, and asked softly, "Are you here to say goodbye to me?" You're about to leave Xinjing, aren't you?"

Han Bing nodded silently.

I had already seen that this kid was playing tricks on himself, and he must be unconvinced by last night's incident, Hua Xiangjun couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

"Do you want to say goodbye to me without saying a word?"

"Sister Xiangjun—"

Han Bing finally opened his mouth, and there was a hint of pleading in his eyes, "Can't you really go with me?"

Hua Xiangjun smiled faintly and said, "You have taken such a big risk at this moment and appeared in front of me, do you still want to continue to argue with me about the matter that was decided last night?"

Han Bing suddenly lowered his head again, knowing that he was a little too willful this time.

"I'm sorry, Sister Xiangjun!"

"Although no one usually comes here to disturb me, and there is Cui'er guarding outside at the moment, you can't stay too long. I...... I ......"

Although he was trying his best to suppress the constant sourness in his chest, for a while, a thousand words were all choked in Hua Xiangjun's heart.

Seeing the tears in Sister Xiangjun's eyes, Han Bing couldn't help but sigh secretly, gently holding one of her hands, her eyes full of pity and concern.

Hua Xiangjun smiled at him and shook his head, indicating that he was fine.

She took a deep breath, and after the chaotic mood calmed down a little, she slowly spoke: "Han Bing, I just got a piece of news that the Queen Mother summoned envoys from various countries in the Western Regions this morning. There must be some conspiracy in this, most likely related to Chongyuan. ”

When Han Bing heard this, he couldn't help frowning slightly and said: "Du Qiming also received the news, these envoys from the Western Regions seem to have arrived in Xinjing in no particular order, it seems that they should have made an agreement in advance, at least someone is secretly pulling the strings."

Originally, we were not sure of the specific intentions of these envoys. But now, combined with the news that my sister has gotten, this should be a conspiracy against Chongyuan planned by the Queen Mother.

If the countries of the Western Regions unite to invade the Abyss, the situation will be very dangerous. After all, Chongyuan has been peaceful for thousands of years, and it is inevitable that the soldiers will neglect to practice due to laxity. If you are attacked suddenly, you are likely to be caught off guard and even suffer a lot of casualties.

But if the enemy is only a coalition of forces from the countries of the Western Regions, the defenders of Chongyuan should be able to resist for a while. And if my uncle can organize the Yin people of Dayu to go to reinforcements in time, there should be a great chance of repelling the Western Regions coalition army. ”

"But since the Empress Dowager Yin has planned this conspiracy, presumably Beirong will never stand idly by. Hua Xiangjun frowned lightly and said.

Han Bing nodded: "What my sister said is right! I will ask Du Qiming to send the news back to Chongyuan immediately, as well as Dayu." Once the Empress Dowager Yin sends troops to Chongyuan, I am afraid that the only way we can deal with it is for my uncle to lead the army from Dayu to the rescue. ”

"I will also try my best to hear more about this, and I must pass the news back to Dayu before Beirong sends troops. ”

Hearing Hua Xiangjun's words, Han Bing's face couldn't help but show a look of worry, "Sister Xiangjun, no matter what, your own safety is the most important!"

Now that we know about the conspiracy of the Empress Dowager Yin in advance, it is my uncle's and my responsibility to deploy troops and deal with them properly in the future. Sister, you must not take any more risks!"

Hua Xiang Junfang nodded, and before he could speak, Han Bing continued eagerly: "Also, if the Empress Dowager Yin breaks the contract and refuses to tell her sister the solution to the Heavenly Poison, then sister, you must not blame it, or even challenge the sinister and vicious old woman."

Whether it's me or the Great Patriarch, no one will accept the antidote you have given yourself to get by sacrificing yourself, sister!"

Seeing that Han Bing was so anxious, Hua Xiangjun couldn't help but gently pat his hand, still slowly calming him down like they did when they were children.

Then, she smiled indifferently: "The reason why I chose to do this is not only for you and the Great Patriarch, not only for all the hermit, but also for my own mother and brother, as well as ...... Dumbo!

Even if I can't kill the enemy with a sword, I can still avenge my loved ones and close friends. One day, I will let that Queen Mother be completely defeated in my hands!

I want her to see clearly that although I, Hua Xiangjun, am just a weak woman, I have the same heart as my mother and brother, and I will never give in!"

Looking at this Sister Xiangjun who has always made her respectful and afraid, for a while, Han Bing's heart was also full of admiration and respect.

He immediately bowed his hand solemnly and said: "Sister Xiangjun, Han Bing understands! Next time, when I come to pick you up again, even if Beirong still exists, it should be imminently defeated!"

Hua Xiangjun nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, I will always wait for you, waiting for you to pick me up and walk out of this Beirong palace." ”

"Believe me, Sister Xiangjun, that day will not be far away, I will definitely not let you down!"

A bright smile bloomed on Han Bing's handsome face, and his starry eyes shone with determination and confidence

Hua Xiangjun also smiled happily at him.

Han Bing said with a smile again: "Sister Xiangjun, this time I will go back to Dayu with Uncle Qing, and Xiaofeng will stay and be responsible for the liaison between my sister and Cui'er."

He's a good kid everywhere, but sometimes he is impulsive and just blindly desperate, which is really a little uneasy. However, he has always listened to his sister the most, and asked her to take care of him more for me. ”

Hua Xiangjun nodded, then pulled Han Bing to stand up together, and said to him in a solemn tone: "Don't worry, Han Bing, I will take care of Xiaofeng." Although it is separated by a palace wall, now that there is Cui'er, it is not difficult to pass on the news to the outside world.

Besides, my soul chasing has also been a little successful, and it is estimated that I will soon be able to reach the level of mind separation. When the time comes, I myself will have the opportunity to get out of this palace wall and go to see Xiaofeng at any time. ”

Hearing Sister Xiangjun say this, the heart that Han Bing had been hanging on could finally let go of a little, but he still couldn't help but remind him: "Sister is weak, you still need to be moderate when practicing, don't hurt yourself because of this." ”

Hua Xiangjun couldn't help but smile at him, "You don't need to worry about this, I am a doctor, so I naturally know how to take care of myself." ”

Immediately, she earnestly advised: "You also have to take care of yourself." I heard that Zheng Yong has fled back to Dayu, and that traitor will not succeed you this time, and he will definitely not stop there.

Although Dayu has now changed the world and no longer persecuts the hermits. But open guns are easy to dodge, and hidden arrows are difficult to defend. What's more, there are still too many loved ones there who need your protection, which may make you have more scruples and helplessness.

So when you return to Dayu, the situation you will face is likely to be more difficult and dangerous than here—"

Speaking of this, she suddenly shook one of Han Bing's hands hard, "I only hope that before you make any decisions, don't forget that in our hearts, you are also the most important relative, and you must not be lost!"

Han Bing grinned and said, "Don't worry, Sister Xiangjun! I will not forget the promise I made to you, I will definitely come to pick you up and return to Dayu in person, and I will never break my word!"

Hua Xiangjun knew that she couldn't keep him any longer, and she wanted to say goodbye to him with a smile, but after her soft cherry lips moved a few times in succession, she could only tremble in her voice and spit out softly: "Cold ice, all the way...... Cherish ......"

Seeing the reluctance and sadness in Sister Xiangjun's eyes, Han Bing's heart suddenly felt an indescribable discomfort. He strode forward suddenly, and hugged her thin body tightly in his arms.

"Sister Xiangjun, you must also take care!"

After a while, he finally let go of her slowly, turned and strode away.

After staring at the chic and upright back disappearing into the heavy palace wall for a long time, the tears that had been accumulated in Hua Xiangjun's eyes for a long time finally fell......