bookrebus Chapter 328 Another Farewell
Chapter 328 Another Farewell
However, Lord Sikong simply ignored it, slipped the Moon Soul in his hand into his sleeve, and quickly reached out to grab Di Beizun's hand, gently holding it while smiling innocently, "Don't be like that, I just love seeing you laugh so heartily. I am also a self-disciplined and pure young beauty. Your Majesty, you are just being secretly flirtatious, while I am openly flirtatious. We are a match made in heaven, please don't be angry."
"Pure and self-disciplined?"
Di Beizun murmured something, then looked down at her delicate hands that were touching his, a half-smile on his face. "Do you think you deserve these words now?"
"Isn't this just so I can leave behind a beautiful memory before I depart?"
Sikong Jin shrugged innocently, a faint smile suddenly appearing on her delicate face. Under his deep gaze, she lowered her head and gently kissed the back of his hand before reaching out to hug him gently.
"I'm leaving. Take care of yourself."
After saying this seriously, Sikong Jin raised her head to look at him. Her eyes were clear and sincere. She raised her hand to her chest and said quietly, "Emperor Beizun, I have always kept your kindness to me."
After speaking, he took a breath, quickly turned around, and suddenly walked towards the horse by the stream. His prepared bundle was already hanging on the saddle. Taking advantage of the night to travel was perfect. She naturally understood his meaning, and in addition to feeling a sense of warmth and gratitude, she also felt a little happy.
Di Beizun didn't chase after her, but watched her quickly mount her horse, ride across the water, and until the clear sound of her hooves faded into the distance, her slender figure slowly disappearing into the vast expanse of desolate frost...
After a long while, he slowly withdrew his gaze, looking down at the hand that still faintly carried her scent, but whose temperature was slowly cooling. His eyes were unfathomable. He silently closed his eyes, then opened them again, looking once more at the now empty tree-lined path ahead—"I also wish you to be like a star, shining brightly every night, and we, too, will surely be together forever..."
His soft, murmuring voice suddenly drifted through the desolate night wind, carrying a hint of melancholy...
They traveled day and night without stopping for a moment. When Sikong Jin arrived at the border between the Great Zhou and the Great Yong, it was already late at night on the fourth day.
They rode swiftly through countless prosperous cities of the Great Zhou Dynasty, heading straight for Yanmen Pass. It was clear that the Great Zhou had extremely strong fortifications in many cities near the border, and each city was heavily guarded with excellent defensive measures.
She rode her horse through the quiet, tree-lined path, following the directions on the map in her hand, and galloped towards the temporary garrison area of the Third Northern Army of the Great Zhou Dynasty at the foot of Canglan Mountain.
The foot of Canglan Mountain was silent at night. After passing through a large grove of bushes, a large military camp was soon discovered ahead. The torches lit up the night sky and stood out clearly in the desolate autumn night.
Before Sikong Jin even approached the camp, the hidden sentries lurking around had already relayed the message back to the main camp ahead. When Sikong Jin rode up to the camp gate, heavily guarded soldiers had already surrounded her warily.
Sikong Jin quickly dismounted, took out the imperial edict that Emperor Beizun had prepared for her in her bundle, as well as her official credentials, and said, "I am Sikong Jin, the Deputy Commander of the Military Command of Dayong. I have come here with an imperial edict from His Majesty the Northern Emperor of Great Zhou to meet with General Feng Yang. Please lead the way!"
The soldier at the front took the official document and certificate from Sikong Jin, and upon opening it, a look of respect immediately appeared on his face. He quickly bowed and said, "So it's Lord Sikong! Please come in, sir! Commander Feng has been waiting for you for a long time!"
Sikong Jin then followed the soldier into the camp.
When Feng Yang was woken up, he checked the time and found that it was already dawn, and daylight was about to break!
After quickly tidying up, I arrived at the central command tent. As soon as I stepped inside, I saw Sikong Jin sitting on the edge of the bed, drinking tea. She was dressed in a black robe, looking travel-worn. Her bright and beautiful eyes were tinged with fatigue from days of travel, and her delicate face was quite thin.
"Feng Yang greets Lord Sikong!"
Feng Yang walked over and bowed slightly to Sikong Jin.
As soon as Sikong Jin saw Feng Yang approaching, he stood up and replied calmly, "Commander Feng, there's no need to be so polite. Actually, your rank is higher than mine; it should be me addressing you respectfully. By the way, is His Highness Prince Yi in the army?"
As Sikong Jin spoke, she reached into her sleeve and took out the military tally given to her by Emperor Beizun.
"Please rest assured, Lord Sikong. His Highness Prince Yi is not currently with the army, but His Majesty has instructed that the army is ready to depart at any time as soon as you arrive."
Sikong Jin nodded, a look of joy crossing her beautiful face. "Good, it will be dawn soon. In that case, let's order the army to set off at dawn. I'll go and change my clothes first!"
After traveling non-stop for many days, she was exhausted and her whole body was stiff and uncomfortable. She needed to take a cold shower to refresh herself.
"Yes, sir! I'll have them prepare water and food for you right away!"
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An hour later, the 200,000-strong army finally left Canglan Mountain and headed straight for Yanmen Pass of Dayong. Mei Ruhua and Sikong Jin's army, which had arrived at Yanmen Pass several days earlier, had received the imperial order sent by the Emperor of Dayong via an urgent courier and successfully entered Guanzhong. Sikong Jin led the 200,000-strong Third Army of the Emperor's Northern Army through Yanmen Pass and headed straight for Hangu Pass.
In early September of the 468th year of the Red Moon Calendar, the autumn colors of Hangu Pass in Dayong were becoming increasingly intense. The chrysanthemums on the corner of the wall in the backyard of the Commander's Mansion were blooming proudly. The sky over the entire Hangu Wangzhou appeared particularly vast and high, with an incomparably blue color, but the wind blowing from the sky was so desolate.
Xing Fuhua looked up at the azure sky outside, and the image of Xing Qitian's tense face when he returned appeared before her eyes, as did Ji Wuge's heavy expression. It was clear that the situation seemed to be very bad.
This morning, when I climbed the city wall to look down at the Liao army, I suddenly discovered that their troops had increased again. It seemed that the troops transferred from nearby cities had arrived. With the earth-shaking sound of drums outside, it seemed that the Ge Su army had also lost patience. The great battle was estimated to be in the next day or two. But why hasn't Sikong Jin arrived yet?
They clearly said they'd be here right away...
Xing Fuhua couldn't help but sigh with a touch of melancholy. She silently withdrew her gaze and was about to turn and leave when Ji Wuge's deep blue figure suddenly came into view behind her.