"The reinforcements haven't arrived yet?"
Xu Fei's eyes were bloodshot. Due to the lack of sleep for a long time, his eyes were dark and swollen. He looked especially haggard.
When he repeated this question, the leader of the guards beside him replied in despair, "They haven't arrived … My Lord, please give up. A round trip from Mountain Urn City to Wanzhou will take more than two months. Even if Colonel Qin is a fine steed, he won't make it in time … "
Xu Fei's face turned ashen, and a dispirited aura encircled him.
"You can leave, I want some time alone …"
Xu Fei seemed to have been drained of all his energy. He slumped onto the mat, his eyes staring ahead listlessly.
If the enemy wasn't Xu Bei, he might not have been able to hold on.
The position of the Xu family head had always been given to the most capable.
Xu Bei was only born a few days earlier and was lucky enough to have the title of the eldest legitimate grandson. Apart from that, he was nothing!
If Xu Bei hadn't used dirty tricks, how could he have become the head of the family?
Xu Fei had always been brooding over this.
In this lifetime …
He, Xu Fei, could lose to anyone but Xu Bei.
Seeing Xu Fei's state, the leader of the guards was anxious, but he didn't dare to anger him further.
The sky gradually darkened, and the battle cries outside Mountain Urn City gradually subsided.
Watching the orange sunset gradually sink from the west, Xu Fei's taut nerves temporarily relaxed.
However, he knew that after this night, an even more intense attack would come tomorrow. There weren't many weapons left in the city.
"What's the situation outside the city?" Xu Fei asked.
"The number of casualties has increased by five hundred. There are only five thousand soldiers left in the city. If we attack again tomorrow, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold the city gates." The old general guarding the city gates said tiredly, "At noon today, the enemy's vanguard broke through the city gates. Hundreds of them charged into the city. If not for the soldiers blocking the gates with spears, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to hold them. The situation tomorrow will be even worse. We won't be able to hold Mountain Urn City. "
Mountain Urn City was lacking in resources, and the soldiers had suffered heavy casualties. It looked like they were at the end of their rope.
The old general said hoarsely, "My Lord, why don't we …"
Xu Fei stared straight at him, his thin lips pressed into a thin line. He didn't say a word.
The old general knew that Xu Fei was unhappy, but it was too late to say some things now.
He said earnestly, "Where there's life, there's hope. My Lord is so noble, why do you want to perish together with the rubble? Listen to this old official's words. You should disguise yourself and let the guards escort you and the mistress out of Mountain Urn City. If the old general stayed behind to delay them and attract the majority of the troops, there might still be a chance of survival. If we continue to stay in Shanwu City, sooner or later we will become a turtle in their jar … "
The old general was straightforward and didn't notice that his choice of words was inappropriate.
How could Xu Fei be a "turtle"?
Xu Fei's fists loosened and tightened, then tightened and loosened again. His expression kept changing, just like the torment and hesitation in his heart.
The old general advised, "Your Highness, make a decision as soon as possible!"
Xu Fei took a deep breath and closed his eyes to hide the pain surging in them.
"Alright —"
He agreed.
Abandoning the barbican city to escape would mean admitting that he was inferior to Xu Bei. How could Xu Fei be willing to accept this?
The old general heaved a sigh of relief.
He got up with difficulty and bowed to Xu Fei, then slowly bowed and retreated.
The old man was getting on in years. Regardless of physical strength or combat ability, he couldn't compare to a young man.
Seeing his old companions die in battle one by one, the old general felt extremely pained. However, he couldn't show it and affect the morale of the army.
The night was dark and the enemy didn't come to ambush them. However, no one dared to let their guard down. They were afraid that if they slept, they wouldn't wake up again.
The old general personally went to the city gates to check on the defense.
He didn't expect to be able to defend the city tomorrow. He just hoped to delay for a while longer to buy time for his Lord.
That night, the Xu Residence in Shanwu City was brightly lit.
Xu Fei's wife dismissed most of the maids and servants. The women were extremely busy. Not only did they have to pack up gold and silver, but they also had to prepare rations, water, and carriages. As the mistress of the house, the first wife could still hold the fort. However, the women in the courtyard were crying and wailing.
Their emotions affected their children. A few sons and daughters of concubines were crying in the arms of their nannies or birth mothers, tears dripping down their cheeks.
The eldest daughter, who was now eleven years old, was the calmest. Not only did she not cry, she even helped her mother pack up.
"Bringing jewelry at a time like this?"
The first wife saw the concubines packed up one by one. She was so angry that she couldn't speak.
His most favored concubine had five chests of clothes and jewelry!
Now, she didn't even care about her life, but still cared about beauty.
At a critical moment, could these jewelry become food and water?
When they were hungry or thirsty, did they rely on gold and silver jewelry to survive?
The concubine who was reprimanded blushed and immediately tried to defend herself.
"Why can't I bring it? These are all gifts from Master. If I lose any one of them and Master asks, I won't be able to bear the responsibility. "
This noble concubine was the one with the most confidence in the residence because her belly was very strong.
Xu Fei had three sons and three daughters. Two of the sons of concubines were born from her belly.
The first wife and Xu Fei had been married for many years. Until now, they only had one daughter.
For the sake of her children, the first wife could only turn a blind eye to the concubines' jealousy.
"Mother, don't worry about her. If she likes to wear it, then let her wear it. Daughter wants to see if Father will let her get on the carriage! " The first wife was about to get angry when her right hand was gently held by her daughter. "A concubine is a concubine, something that can't be shown in public."
They were running for their lives, not on a spring outing!
The concubine choked and her pretty face turned red with anger.
She knew that this eldest di daughter had a fiery temperament, but she didn't expect her to be so vulgar. She dared to scold her in front of her shu mother?
"I am your shu mother. How dare you insult me like this?"
"A shu mother is also a mother, but are you worthy?"
The concubine was about to get angry when she saw Xu Fei's figure.
At this time, she swallowed back her words. She pinched the handkerchief and pressed it against her watery eyes, as if she had been greatly wronged.
If Xu Fei saw her like this, she would most likely come over and ask a few questions. She could then accuse her.
The result was unexpected.
Xu Fei went straight inside. She passed by a few beautiful concubines and asked the first wife, "Everything is ready."
The first wife replied, "Everything is ready."
Xu Fei sighed softly. "Then let's go."
The concubines' sons and daughters were also perceptive. They were crying hoarsely just now, but when Xu Fei came, they became sobs.
Xu Fei led the way and was about to leave. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the big chests. An inexplicable anger filled his chest.
"Is this what you mean by 'everything is ready'?"
The first wife glanced at them and secretly curled her lips. "These chests are not mine. Even my paternal family only picked two as souvenirs."
Xu Fei's eyes suddenly turned. The concubine who was originally planning how to accuse her was shocked.
She had served Xu Fei for many years. When had she ever seen such a scary look?
It was as if a beast would jump out in the next second and bite off her neck.
"These, these are concubine's. They are all gifts from Master. I can't bear to part with any of them …"
Xu Fei looked at her a few times and suddenly snorted coldly.
The concubine thought she was safe and showed a charming smile again.
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