"I …"
How could Princess Anxi not know that her life in the Da Chu State would not be good in the future? But for her to give up on the Southern Zhao Kingdom was something she could not do no matter what. She had sacrificed too much for Mo Jingli. Not to mention other things, just these ten years of her life was something that could not be made up for. If she left just like this, then what was the point of these ten years of her life?
Looking at Princess Anxi, she saw that she had already lowered her head and was caressing her protruding belly, no longer paying attention to her. Princess Xi Xia knew that she could not persuade Princess Anxi, and could not help but cry, "Royal sister, you are so cruel!" She turned and ran out.
Princess Anxi stared blankly at her departing figure, and could only sigh helplessly. "Am I really too cruel?" As if talking to herself, Princess Anxi said lightly.
Ye Li said softly, "You only did what you should have done. Not only are you Princess Xi Xia's sister, you are also the Queen of the Southern Zhao Kingdom. "
"That's right." Princess Anxi said with a bitter smile, "If I was a soft-hearted person, I don't know how tall the grass on my grave would be. Forget it, let her be. Only, I don't know if we will meet again in this life. "
Seeing her so sad, Ye Li had no choice but to comfort her softly. She did not have a close relationship with Ye Zhen, Ye Ying and the others, and they were not born of the same mother. Naturally, she could not understand Princess Anxi's feelings. However, if it were his cousins from his previous life, he was afraid that they would also be very sad.
Mo Jingli and Dongfang You's marriage was held as scheduled despite Dongfang You's unwillingness. It was just that the extravagance of the wedding was not even a third of Mister Qingyun's birthday banquet. This was not hard to understand. The various countries had just left, and naturally would not rush back just for Prince Li to marry the successor of the Infinite Boundless Mountain. Moreover, with the help of the Infinite Boundless Mountain, Prince Li was their greatest enemy. The fact that they did not secretly cause trouble was already giving face to the Prince Ding Mansion and Princess Ding, seeing that Glass City was the territory of the Prince Ding Mansion. Why would they specially come to congratulate them?
After Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao attended Mo Jingli's wedding, they left Glass City for Feihong Pass that night.
At this moment, outside of Feihong Pass, Da Chu State's northern enemy was split into two. The Northern Tribes and the Mohist army were facing each other. The moment Yelu Ye returned to the Northern Tribes camp, he immediately deployed his troops and shifted the Northern Tribes' defensive line towards the south. On the other hand, Ma Xiushu requested for reinforcements from the King of the Northern Tribes in hopes of defeating the Mohist army in one fell swoop.
Yelu Hong also kept his promise and wrote a letter with Yelu Ye to the King of the Northern Tribes, requesting for Helian Zhen to lead troops to assist Yelu Ye in attacking the Da Chu State. Ever since Helian Zhen lost to the 18-year-old Mo Xiuyao, he was abandoned by the King of the Northern Tribes. Although his situation had improved in recent years, the Northern Tribes had not been able to recover for many years because of his defeat. The King of the Northern Tribes looked down on his abilities and naturally did not put him in an important position.
Yelu Ye suspected that Yelu Hong was helping him because of some scheme, but when he thought of the predicament that awaited him after Yelu Hong returned to the Northern Tribes, he did not care much. No matter what, he really needed Helian Zhen's help now.
The reinforcements from the Northern Tribes would not arrive in a short period of time, but Yelu Ye did not care. He mobilized his troops and prepared to fight a few battles while the Mohist army was unprepared. However, Lu Jinxian, who was guarding the border, was not as unprepared as he thought. When he saw the Northern Tribes' movements, he also mobilized his troops. In a short five days, the two armies had fought more than three times. The northern part of Da Chu State was once again engulfed in the flames of war.
At this time, Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li did not appear on the battlefield. Instead, they were walking leisurely in the northern territory outside the Purple Thorns Pass. After dyeing their iconic white hair black, the two changed their appearances slightly and became a young married couple. However, they were completely different from the imposing Prince Ding and Princess Ding in Glass City.
Following beside Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li was Tan Jizhi, who had just been released from the Prince Ding Mansion. There were not many people in this world who knew Tan Jizhi's true appearance, and most of them were already dead. After two years of silence, it was better for people to recognize him. Therefore, even if he was walking in the north with his original appearance, he was not worried about being recognized.
It was unknown whether Ren Qining was eager for quick success or was truly confident in himself. Ever since the northern army took down the Purple Thorns Pass, Ren Qining moved the capital of the Northern Region to the most prosperous city in the northeast of Da Chu State, Changqing City, which was only three hundred li away from the Purple Thorns Pass. He built the capital here and renovated the palace. Even though the palace was not completely built yet, one could see the embryonic form. There were many luxurious and spacious mansions and official residences in Changqing City. Their magnificence was comparable to Glass City and Chu Capital City.
At the same time, there was a strange phenomenon in Changqing City. Apart from a very small number of large mansions that were clustered together, the rest of the places were dilapidated. Even thatched cottages and shacks were common. It did not have the feeling of being a big city in the northeast of Da Chu State. It was as if other than a few wealthy officials and nobles, there were only poor people who did not have enough food to eat. It was as if the majority of the people, who were not wealthy but at least did not have to worry about food and clothing, did not exist. Not to mention Changqing City, which was the capital, even a small town in a remote area would not be so extreme.
Tan Jizhi followed Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao into an inconspicuous inn in the city. The innkeeper welcomed the three of them to the second floor and had a secret thought. Only then did he greet them respectfully, "This subordinate greets Prince and Princess Consort."
Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "No need for formalities. You have worked hard these two years."
The innkeeper said respectfully, "It is my duty. This subordinate does not dare to complain about it. This subordinate has already arranged accommodations for Prince and Princess Consort. Prince and Princess Consort, please feel free to stay there. If there is anything you need this subordinate to do, Princess Consort, please tell me. "
Ye Li nodded and said with a smile, "Very good. You can leave first. If there is anything, the Prince and I will call you. "
"This subordinate will take his leave." The innkeeper did not ask any more and left respectfully.
"I did not expect that even in Changqing City, there are spies from the Prince Ding Mansion. The Prince Ding Mansion is indeed pervasive. Ren Qining provoked the Prince. It is really heaven's will to kill him. " Chang Qing had only become the capital of the Northern Region a little more than a year ago. Looking at the situation in the city, it was clear that the first Qi Ning must have eliminated the dissidents through iron-blooded means. Even so, the shopkeeper was still able to stay in the city so peacefully. He didn't even sound troubled or worried at all. It was clear that his management in the city must be very good. Not only Ren Qining, Tan Jizhi could not help but feel a trace of depression. Could he really compete with such a person?
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