"Hiss!" Amidst the neighing of horses, a troop of cavalrymen dressed in bright armor appeared at the entrance of the Northern Mountain Village. All of them had a solemn expression on their faces.
This was a troop of well-trained elite cavalrymen. Every single one of them had a blood red triangle on their armor.
The Red Pinion Squad, the personal guards of the Divine Constabulary!
"They are from the Divine Constabulary!"
"My lord... My lord is here personally!"
"Greetings, my lord!"
When the villagers saw the patterns on the cavalrymen's armor, they quickly recognized them and knelt on the ground one by one.
In front of the crowd, the Divine Constabulary's Lord Chi Hong, who was wearing a loose purple robe, looked at the villagers in front of him, then looked at the white cloth hanging high up in the village, his expression changing slightly.
"What happened?"
"Reporting to Marquis, it's, it's the demons that came, and they even killed our village chief …" After hearing Chi Hou's words, the villagers immediately cried.
After all, to the villagers, the Divine Constabulary was the pillar of support for the people of the Northern Lands. They were a force that could fight against the demons.
"Demons? Could it be the demons? "Chi Hong's expression changed. Then, his gaze turned icy." Where is Yan'er? How is she? Is she in the Northern Mountain Village? "
"My lord, the princess is at the Fang Family."
"Quick, bring me there!"
"Yes!"
...
Very quickly, a group of cavalrymen appeared at the entrance of the Fang Clan's courtyard. This caused the villagers surrounding the entrance to open up a path for them.
Chi Hou obviously couldn't care too much now. He immediately rushed towards the Fang Clan's courtyard, obviously extremely anxious.
"My lord." A voice rang out at this moment. Then, Wu Yuer, who was wearing a black muslin dress, appeared at the entrance of the Fang family's residence.
"Wu Yuer?" Chi Hong frowned. Then, he asked, "How is Yan'er? I heard that Yan'er fainted. Has she woken up yet? Why is she not coming out to see me? Did something happen? Where is Fang Zhengzhi? Where is he? "
A series of questions came out of Chi Hou's mouth. It could be seen that Chi Hou was extremely anxious at the moment.
After all, Chi Guyan was his life's hope and his greatest pride.
"Marquis, you shouldn't be here right now." Wu Yuer didn't answer Chi Hou's question. Instead, she blocked the door.
"What do you mean?"
"It takes at least 10 days to travel from the Golden Scale City to the Northern Mountain Village. My Lord has yet to answer me, how did you appear here so quickly?" Wu Yuer continued to ask.
"Must I answer your question?" Chi Hou's brows furrowed slightly.
"Yes!"
"Alright, the news of Fang Zhengzhi's return to the Great Xia had already spread throughout the Northern Lands. I received a secret report that Yan'er was severely injured and unconscious. Fang Zhengzhi would definitely return to the Northern Mountain Village as soon as he could. Therefore, I had already rushed towards the Northern Mountain Village 10 days ago..."
"Where did Marquis get the secret report from?" Wu Yuer didn't wait for Chi Hou to finish before interrupting him again.
"This is a military secret. I naturally have my own intelligence channels. You don't have to …"
"I see." Wu Yuer interrupted Chi Hou again. Then, she frowned and looked at the rising sun. "Yun Qingwu … is indeed powerful!"
"What Yun Qingwu? What do you mean … Are you talking about?! "
"Yesterday, a troop of Demon troops appeared in the Northern Mountain Village. They crossed over from the Cang Ling Mountain. If I am not wrong, this troop of Demon troops is not the only troop of Demon troops. What do you think I mean?"
"You, you …" Chi Hou suddenly perspired and his body trembled. His wide purple robe was completely drenched in sweat.
"My Lord, please come in!"
"I … I am now …"
"Marquis, you don't have to think about it anymore. By the time you return to the Golden Scale City, it would have already fallen. What you need to consider now is how to apologize to the Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty."
"..." Chi Hou's mouth moved as if he wanted to say something. However, after moving his mouth for a long time, he still couldn't say a word.
That was because he knew very well that if what Wu Yuer said was true, the fall of the Golden Scale City would definitely be lost. There was no hope at all.
After all, his opponent was Yun Qingwu!
Moreover, it was obvious that this plan was planned by Yun Qingwu a long time ago. He had nothing to say about his defeat.
…
Three days later, the Heavenly Oasis Saint arrived at the Northern Mountain Village. He checked on the unconscious Fang Zhengzhi and shook his head without saying a word.
Another two days later, Village Chief Zhang Yangping, Mister Mo Cheng, and the 23 corpses found on the Cang Ling Mountain were buried at the back of the Northern Mountain Village.
Chi Hou stayed in the Northern Mountain Village for the past five days. He stayed in Chi Guyan's room and didn't leave or walk out of the room.
Time flew by, and soon, another five days had passed.
"Report, Marquis, the Golden Scale City … the Golden Scale City has … has fallen!"
"Got it." Chi Hou looked at the soldier who was kneeling at the entrance of the Fang Family's courtyard and shook his head. Then, he returned to the room.
Chi Guyan lay quietly on a bed made of animal skin. Her pale face had become extremely calm, but her breathing rhythm was extremely slow.
"Yan 'er, I have let you down and His Majesty down. As a father, I couldn't protect you. As a military officer, I couldn't protect the citizens of the Golden Scale City. I am useless, useless …"
"…"
In the courtyard.
Wu Yuer, who was dressed in a black muslin dress, looked back at Chi Hou as she watered a pot of flowers in the courtyard.
"Are you going to the Flame Capital City to ask for forgiveness?"
"Yes, please take good care of Yan 'er, I will be very grateful!" Chi Hou was slightly stunned. He looked at Wu Yuer and nodded.
"Are you not going to bring Chi Guyan along?"
"I am a sinner now. I am afraid that the Flame Capital City is doomed. How can I bring Yan 'er along?" Chi Hou's face was filled with loneliness.
"Hmm, you are right." Wu Yuer wasn't too surprised. Then, she put down the ladle in her hand and said, "Are you really not afraid that you will never see Chi Guyan again?"
"Yan 'er, I …"
"I have a suggestion. I wonder if you are willing to listen to it?"
"Please speak, Leader Wu!"
"Although the Golden Scale City has fallen, the Northern Lands Five Constabularies still have their foundations. If you can issue a military order to recapture the Golden Scale City, I believe that the Northern Lands Five Constabularies will be able to regroup. Based on the current situation, as long as you have an army, how would the Flame Capital City dare to punish you?"
"What do you mean? Are you asking me to betray the country?!"
"Haha, you are a smart person. Why are you so stupid? Why don't you think about it carefully and you will naturally understand what I mean."
"…" Chi Hou fell silent and frowned. However, his eyes soon lit up and he clenched his fists tightly. "You want me to redeem myself by performing meritorious deeds?"
"You are indeed able to understand. Let me ask you, in the entire Great Xia Dynasty, who knows the Northern Lands better than you? Who is more suitable to lead the army of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies? I think you understand what I mean. If you go to the Flame Capital City now, then even if the Great Xia Emperor doesn't want to kill you, he will still be forced to punish you. Even if it's the lightest charge, I think you will be sent to jail to await trial. At that time, the Northern Lands Five Constabularies will really become the territory of the Demon Race. "Wu Yuer continued.
"So, you want me to gather the army and recapture the Golden Scale City?"
"No, since Yun Qingwu has already attacked the Golden Scale City, you can't possibly recapture the Golden Scale City in a short period of time. I just want you to bear with it and preserve the power of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies." Wu Yuer shook her head.
"You want me to watch the people of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies suffer and not do anything?! That's impossible! "Chi Hou shook his head without hesitation.
"You can think about it yourself. Do you want to preserve the foundation of the Northern Lands Five Constabularies and wait for an opportunity, or do you want to sacrifice yourself now?" Wu Yuer said casually.
"Wu Yuer, you … alright, tell me about your plan first!"
"First, send a commendation decree to the Flame Capital City. Say that you have used the Golden Scale City as bait to control a city of Demon soldiers. Ask the Flame Capital City to send troops and food to assist you in your encirclement!"
"I have lost the Golden Scale City, and you still want me to send a commendation decree?!"
"Do you want to send a commendation decree? If that's the case, the imperial court will probably send a commendation decree soon. By then, you will lose your position and become a rebel. "
"…" Chi Hou's lips twitched. He frowned and clenched his fists so hard that they turned white. However, after a while, he looked at Wu Yuer again and said, "Tell me, what should I do after sending the commendation decree?"
"The Marquis has lost the Golden Scale City. Anyone with a discerning eye can see it. At this time, the imperial court will naturally not approve the imperial court's request for military and food supplies. I'm afraid that once the Marquis's edict is issued, the officials in the imperial court will already know the Marquis's intention to rebel. If I'm not wrong, there should be officials who want to kill the Marquis."
"Continue!"
"If it was in the past, the imperial court would immediately send troops to suppress you. However, given the current situation, the imperial court would definitely not do that. In fact, they wouldn't even dare to send a decree to punish you. That's because they have to consider the troops in your hands. They would definitely not force you to rebel at this moment!"
"Continue!"
"In order to appease you, the imperial court can only acquiesce to your commendation decree. In this way, you would still have a commendation on the surface. You would still be the Marquis of the Five Constabularies of the Northern Lands. The troops of the Five Constabularies of the Northern Lands would still be under your control. Although the imperial court would definitely use all sorts of excuses to not send troops and food to you, on the other hand, you could use the excuse of the imperial court not sending troops and food as an excuse to recuperate in the Northern Lands. Most importantly …"
"What is it?" Chi Hou asked anxiously.
"Do you think that the current Emperor is a muddle-headed and incompetent person?"
"How dare you! The Emperor is wise and farsighted. He has always been fair with his rewards and punishments. How would he be a muddle-headed and incompetent person!"
"That's right. My Lord has always been loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty. Now that you suddenly did such a rebellious thing, do you really think that the current Emperor wouldn't be able to guess your intentions?"
"This … I understand now. No wonder the Shadow Sect could become the number one sect in the Great Xia Dynasty. I have learned a lot today. Thank you, Leader Wu, for your kindness!" After saying that, Chi Hou bowed to Wu Yuer. Then, he turned around and left the Fang Family's courtyard. He quickly walked towards the Red Guards at the entrance of the village.
On the other hand, Wu Yuer slowly turned around and looked at Fang Zhengzhi, who was lying on the bed in the house. A tinge of sadness appeared in her eyes.
She knew that Chi Hou had already accepted her suggestion. As the Leader of the Shadow Sect, she actually did not need to participate in the military affairs of the Great Xia Dynasty.
However, she still participated in it …
This was because she knew that the upcoming period of time would determine whether humans could continue to live on this piece of land.
"Shameless brat, I will help you prepare everything. You must wake up quickly. I will wait for you!" After saying that, Wu Yuer walked into the house and slowly walked to the side of Fang Zhengzhi's bed. She looked behind her and quickly planted her red lips on Fang Zhengzhi's mouth.
They parted immediately.
However, Wu Yuer's cheeks were already blushing.
"Cough cough … Yuer, is Zheng Er still not awake?" Qin Xuelian's voice could be heard from the door. It was not loud, but it was very clear.
"Ah?! Ah … No, he is still not awake … "
"…"
…
A month's time passed by quickly like a fleeting cloud.
It had been two and a half months since the battle on the Heaven Zen Mountain. The Northern Mountain Village had returned to its usual peace. However, there was an elite Red Pinion Squad stationed around the Northern Mountain Village and a large number of soldiers from the Five Constabularies of the Northern Lands hidden in the forest.
As for Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan …
They were still unconscious.
"It has been a month, a whole month. Shameless brat, why are you still not awake? Do you know that the world has changed completely in this month?" Wu Yuer had been by Fang Zhengzhi's side almost every day for the past month. She was too tired.
However, she did not want to rest because she was afraid that Fang Zhengzhi would wake up suddenly. She was afraid that Fang Zhengzhi would not be able to see her immediately after he woke up.
However, she was really tired. She was so tired that she could barely open her eyes.
"Shameless brat … Zhengzhi, I will wait for you. I will wait for you to wake up. I have already prepared everything for you. I am just waiting for you to wake up …"
"…"
The night gradually deepened, and the bright moonlight shone on the small courtyard. Through the window, it shone on Wu Yuer's back, giving her a faint silver make-up.
Wu Yuer's body leaned against Fang Zhengzhi's bed. Her eyes were closed and her breathing was heavy. There were still some tears at the corner of her eyes.
At this moment, Fang Zhengzhi, who had been unconscious all this while, suddenly moved. Then, he opened his eyes abruptly.
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