Marriage of the Di Daughter

Since Jiang Li met the queen mother in the palace last time, the days have been walking so leisurely. Emperor Hong Xiao didn't ask her what she said to the queen mother, and Jiang Li would not take the initiative to say it. Jiang Yuanbai didn't ask either, but Mrs. Jiang, who heard that there was a genius doctor in Yongzhou who could cure people's stupidity, thought that after Jiang Yuanbai resigned, she would take Jiang Youyao to Yongzhou to see if she could restore Jiang Youyao's sanity.

Regarding the upcoming resignation, the Jiang family was unexpectedly calm. Except for Jiang Jingrui who was puzzled, the rest did not say much. Prosperity must decline, and it is not easy for the Jiang family to retreat completely. And when there are no worries about power, people will care more about family affection. So Jiang Youyao's matter became the Jiang family's major event instead.

Jiang Yuanbai and Mrs. Jiang asked Jiang Li in a circumstantial manner if he would like to go to Yongzhou. Yongzhou is in the north of Qingzhou and is very safe. Jiang Lida can stay in Yongzhou for a while, and then return to Yanjing when Ji Heng returns to Beijing in the future. However, Jiang Li refused as always, saying that no matter what, she would wait for Ji Heng's return in Yanjing City.

Her attitude was so resolute that Jiang Yuanbai and Mrs. Jiang stopped asking. During these days, Jiang Yuanbai had already dealt with all the contacts under his subordinates, and handed over the memorial of his resignation. Emperor Hong Xiao really didn't stop him, he didn't even intend to keep him, and he readily agreed. So the two brothers Jiang Yuanbai and Jiang Yuanping couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat thanks to their luck, and all the regrets they had before were wiped away immediately. If they were not willing to withdraw at this time, I'm afraid they don't know what kind of ending will happen in the future. As long as the eyes of the emperor are obstructed, no one in the world can die well.

Spring is over, and summer is here. In the hot summer, good news came frequently from Qingzhou. The Jinwu army led by Ji Heng recovered several cities, and Yin Zhili retreated to the south. After a long period of persistence, the soldiers and horses on both sides were exhausted. Yin Zhili focused on tactics, but Jiheng's Jinwu army carried a little bit of the shadow of the flying dragon knights back then, with a slanted sword, but they were merciless in killing people, and their momentum was like a rainbow. Under such circumstances, Ji Heng had the upper hand after all, and it seemed that he was gradually getting used to the battlefield. Compared with the previous stalemate, the war had at least opened up a new situation.

The people of Yanjing gradually lost their worries about the war by the frequent news of victory. The capital was still singing and dancing, as if there was no such thing. When Ye Shijie talked about this with Jiang Li, he also said that although the Yin family soldiers are very powerful and Yin Zhili's tactics are also superb, but Yin Zhili is young after all, and most of the time, he lacks the killing spirit of a general. In contrast, the Jin Wu army was like a sharp sword out of its sheath, killing every step of the way, and Ji Heng was relentless in his strikes. He alone captured several generals under Yin Zhili, chopped off his head and hung it behind the horse's tail As a military exploit.

Ye Shijie found it very strange that Yin Zhili and Ji Heng were about the same age, but Yin Zhili couldn't learn the murderous aura in Ji Heng's body. Yin Zhili still lives in the cloud and was raised since he was a child. Why is there such a big gap between people?

Jiang Li heard the words, but she smiled and said nothing, but felt sad for Ji Heng in her heart. Although Yin Zhili was taught how to use soldiers by Yin Zhan himself, Yin Zhili lived through his childhood and adolescence with ease without knowing the truth. In his past life, there was no burden or darkness, no need to face the bloody truth, and no need to avoid disguises in order to survive. But Ji Heng is different. From birth to now, Ji Heng has never lived as easily as Yin Zhili.

Therefore, although the two of them are similar in age, their temperaments are completely different. If I could go back to Ji Heng's childhood, Jiang Li really wanted to hug that poor little Ji Heng and tell him that you have done a good job and will do better in the future.

Yanjing City is thousands of miles away from Qingzhou, Ji Heng was busy with military affairs and was unable to send Jiang Li a letter home, but the fighting became more and more fierce day by day, and by late autumn, Ji Heng had taken back all the cities occupied by Yin soldiers. Both sides suffered casualties, but the Yin family soldiers suffered even more. Ji Heng forced them into the mountains and forests of Qimin. Out of 100,000 elite soldiers, there were only 10,000 left in the end.

Yin Zhili, the king of Xia, didn't last long after all.

Waking up this day, Jiang Li felt her right eye twitching early in the morning, as if something was about to happen. There were some bad omens faintly in her heart, but she couldn't tell why. When Bai Xue came to deliver breakfast, Jiang Li also ate absent-mindedly.

Tong'er saw that something was wrong with her, and couldn't help but said: "Is there something wrong with the girl, she seems to have a bad face today."

Jiang Li touched her face, and after touching it, she realized that her hands were also surprisingly cold and shivered. Seeing this, Tong'er said anxiously: "Could it be that the girl has caught a cold? It's getting colder and colder these days, it's time to boil some pomegranate syrup to drink, and this servant will bring a small cloak."

Jiang Li got the cloak, but she didn't feel very warm, but felt more and more uncomfortable. She didn't know why, she always wanted to go to Ji Heng for no reason. She warned herself not to think wildly, Ji Heng is now in Qimin, and the battle is going smoothly, as long as Yin Zhili's last soldiers and horses are destroyed, this war will be over. After it's over, Ji Heng will return to Beijing, and everything will be as they agreed before.

"Forget it, let's go to the Duke's Mansion." Jiang Li stood up, but she couldn't restrain the inexplicable thoughts in her heart, so she thought about going to the Duke's Mansion to see Xue Zhao and the others, as well as to distract herself. Besides, after Jiang Yuanbai resigned, he didn't know much about the war. If Jiang Li wanted to know something, he had to go to the Duke's Mansion to ask Ye Shijie and Situ Jiuyue.

Bai Xue said: "So the girl misses the Duke."

Jiang Li forced a smile, noncommittal, and asked Bai Xue to meet Mrs. Jiang, and the three of them got into the carriage and left Jiang's residence.

In the late autumn season, how deserted is it? However, it still couldn't stop the prosperity of Yanjing City. The streets are still crowded with people, and the tension brought about by the war is not felt at all. Jiang Li opened the curtain to look, as if as long as she opened the curtain, she could see a beautiful woman in red sitting on the top of the restaurant with a smile on her face. However, as far as the eye can see, there is nothing.

I didn't feel it when I was there, but after he left, I felt that Yanjing City became more lively because of him. In the days when Ji Heng was away, the capital was still prosperous, but it became eclipsed again, and I was not used to everything.

On the way to the Duke's Mansion, he had to pass through the Ye Mansion. The gate of Ye Mansion was closed tightly, and now the Ye family had already moved into the Duke's Mansion, so Ye Mansion was left unattended, and even the servants moved out. The ground in front of the door has not been swept for a long time, dust has fallen, and weeds are overgrown. Looking at it, it makes people feel desolate.

Jiang Li stopped looking out. When the carriage arrived at the gate of the Duke's Mansion, the driver stopped. Bai Xue supported Jiang Li and jumped off the carriage. The guard at the door saluted: "Second Miss." He opened the door sideways, and Jiang Li and the three left. go in.

As soon as he entered, he heard the sound of horseshoes. Jiang Li looked around and saw Lin Yao sitting on Xiao Lan's back, Wen Renyao was directing him, and he was very happy. Jiang Li was startled, Xiaolan is not an ordinary horse, she has a strong temper, Lin Yao may not be able to tame it, it is too dangerous.

Jiang Li called out "Mr. Wenren", Wen Renyao turned around and saw him, and immediately Lin Yao shouted happily: "Sister Jiang!"

Wen Renyao carried Lin Yao off the horse.

Lin Yao has also grown a lot taller, and already has the shadow of a young adult. Fortunately, back then in Huangzhou, he witnessed the tragic death of his family members. Jiang Li thought that the child would become taciturn, but under Wen Renyao's teaching, the child was still lively. Jiang Li looked at Xiao Lan again, Xiao Ma also seemed to realize that Jiang Li was looking at him, and became more agile and handsome. In less than a year, the horse also grew up rapidly, much taller than when Jiang Li first bought it. His fur is a beautiful golden color, if Old General Ji comes here again, he will definitely praise him endlessly.

Thinking of this, Jiang Li couldn't help feeling a little sad. When he gave Xiaolan to Old General Ji as a birthday gift, General Ji was very happy, and thought that when Xiaolan grew up, he would take it to ride everywhere. Now that Xiaolan has grown up, old General Ji is not around. After all, fate is a cruel thing, and the most favorite thing to give to people is regret.

"Second Miss, why did you come here suddenly?" Wen Renyao said, "Are you here to look for Situ?"

Most of the time when Jiang Li approached Situ Jiuyue, she asked about Ji Heng. As for what's going on ahead, the people on Situ Jiuyue's side will know immediately.

Jiang Li smiled and replied: "No, it's just that I have nothing to do in the mansion, so I just come here for a walk."

"Oh...that's right, our place is quite lively." Wen Renyao touched Lin Yao's head, and said to Jiang Li: "Ah Heng is busy these days, but Kong Liu may bring some back today. News. I think Ah Heng's battle is almost over. How to put it, neither fast nor slow, much better than expected. Then Yin Zhili is still not cruel enough, and he has never done this kind of game where human life is the game. Still can’t compare with our family’s Ah Heng.” He said it smugly, as if he was honored.

Jiang Li listened to his words, and the faint uneasiness in her heart dissipated a little. She said: "But the battlefield is dangerous. Didn't you support Ji Heng before and said that his life would be in disaster?"

That prophecy has always kept Jiang Li in her heart, so much so that when Yin Zhili besieged and killed Ji Heng and Ji Heng was injured, her guilt reached its peak. After all, the prophecy sounded really shocking, and it was hard for people to accept it for a while.

"That prophecy," Wen Renyao thought for a long time, and seemed to remember what Jiang Li said, he said: "Actually, I only told you half of that prophecy, and there is still half to come."

Jiang Li was taken aback: "The other half... what is it?"

"It's 'If you pass through this calamity, then the time will come and go, and your life will be smooth.'"

The complete prophecy was originally "Dongyuesheng, the face of a prince, because of a woman's misfortune, she was robbed, her corpse was exposed in the wilderness, and eagles and dogs pecked at it. If this calamity passes, the times will turn around and you will live a smooth life."

"Is that so?" Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and her expression brightened a little.

"That's true. Although my master said that my calculations were not good, but now it seems that my calculations are not bad, and this prophecy is still very accurate. You see, when you were in Qingzhou, you were ambushed by that little bastard Yin Zhili , Jiheng almost died, isn’t this just a robbery? Yin Zhili kidnapped you to threaten Jiheng, reluctantly, just treat you as a female disaster. The most important thing is that this robbery has passed, and in the future, Aheng It's all bad luck turned into good luck, time turns, everything goes well, and all wishes come true. Therefore," Wen Renyao said with concern: "Second Miss, don't worry about Ah Heng, he will definitely come back safely. This time in Qimin, I'm sure Everything is going well, Second Miss may as well start preparing for her wedding dress, I reckon that after Ah Heng comes back, it will be your turn to get married."

Big marriage... He went so far inexplicably, Jiang Li was also a little embarrassed, but subconsciously, he had some expectations in his heart. Lin Yao tugged at the corner of Wen Renyao's clothes, looked at him eagerly, Wen Renyao waved his hand, and said, "Second miss, Situ and the others are all inside, go talk to them first, and then I will accompany the apprentice Come here on horseback."

Jiang Li said hello, and told Wen Renyao carefully to be careful of Lin Yao's injury. Wen Renyao agreed, and Jiang Li went to the Duke's mansion.

Ye Mingyu is not at the residence today, probably went to visit flower houses with his friends. He was happy every day. He heard that Mrs. Ye had sent him a few times to go back to Xiangyang to see the girl. Ye Mingyu simply used the excuse of staying in Yanjing City to protect Ye Shijie as an excuse not to go back, and he was too lazy to deal with the urging from his family marriage.

Ye Shijie was no longer in the house, he was more and more reused by Emperor Hong Xiao, and he had more official duties on weekdays. When Jiang Li walked to the garden, she saw Situ Jiuyue picking flowers in the garden. Xue Zhao pushed a wheelchair and sat on the side, watching her pick flowers, probably because she was afraid that Situ Jiuyue would be bored alone, so she talked with her.

Jiang Li stood in the distance, watching silently, until a familiar voice came from behind: "Ah Li."

Jiang Li turned her head and smiled immediately, "Father."

Xue Huaiyuan came over and was very happy to see Jiang Li, and asked, "Why don't you talk to Ah Zhao?"

"I think Ah Zhao is busy right now." Jiang Li blinked narrowly, "It's better not to bother him."

Xue Huaiyuan laughed loudly, looking at the scene in the flower garden, his eyes were very pleased. Jiang Li looked at Xue Huaiyuan, her heart moved, and she asked, "Father...Miss Jiuyue seems to like Ah Zhao very much, and Ah Zhao also likes Miss Jiuyue very much, not to mention whether they know each other's feelings. , have no idea?"

Xue Huaiyuan has an upright temperament and acts in an upright manner, and Situ Jiuyue, not to mention her identity, has also killed many people at her hands over the years. Jiang Li liked Situ Jiuyue very much, but she was afraid that Xue Huaiyuan would have other ideas about Situ Jiuyue, so she wanted to secretly help Xue Zhao find out, so that Xue Zhao could prepare early.

Xue Huaiyuan glanced at Jiang Li, and said clearly: "Ah Li, I know what you mean, I am already old, whether it is you or Ah Zhao, father will not interfere in your marriage. I believe your eyes. Ah Zhao is not a child, and what he believes naturally has his own reasons. Miss Jiuyue is a good child, and if there is such a day, I will treat her as my own daughter."

Jiang Li smiled, took Xue Huaiyuan's arm, and said, "Father is still as reasonable as before."

Xue Huaiyuan looked at her cheerfully, and suddenly remembered something, and said to Jiang Li: "Ah Li, I almost forgot one thing."

Jiang Li asked: "What's the matter?"

"At present, the Yin family's soldiers are retreating steadily. It seems that Yin Zhili is doomed to lose. I think, after this battle is over and Ji Heng returns to Beijing, we will discuss when your wedding will be held. When the date is determined, I want to bring you and Ah Zhao will go back to Tongxiang first. Ah Li," Xue Huaiyuan said, "after I have been to Tongxiang this time, I will not go back again. I have thought about it, and I am really worried about leaving you alone in Yanjing. People speak lightly and can't do much, but by your side, if you are wronged, I will try my best to seek justice for you."

Jiang Li was taken aback for a moment, and then felt relieved. The matter of Shen Yurong has passed, but the harm that was brought to Xue's family back then has not completely passed. Although Xue Huaiyuan believed in Ji Heng, he was also afraid that what happened back then would happen again. That's why he thought about staying in Yanjing City with Jiang Li. This time, returning to Tongxiang was a farewell, and he also dealt with all the house title deeds in Tongxiang.

"Okay." She smiled like a flower, "I couldn't be happier that Dad can accompany me. I don't like being separated from Dad either. In the future we will buy a house in Yanjing City, and Ah Zhao can do whatever he wants on weekdays." , I will buy you a few servant girls, and we will live in Yanjing."

The picture depicted was so beautiful that Xue Huaiyuan couldn't help laughing.

When the two were laughing, they saw someone walking in from outside, Situ Jiuyue stood up from the flower garden, and said to the person, "Kong Liu."

Kong Liuda strode in, his face was full of anxiety, his brows were tightly furrowed, he didn't see Jiang Li at a glance, but went straight to Situ Jiuyue. Jiang Li was taken aback for a moment, only to hear Kong Liu walk up to Situ Jiuyue and speak, the word "adult" was faintly mixed in, and Situ Jiuyue's complexion changed drastically when he heard this.

Jiang Li's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly said to Xue Huaiyuan, "Father, I'll go and see what Master Kong is here for," and walked quickly to the flower garden.

When he reached the flower garden, before he got any closer, he heard Kong Liu's voice saying, "I haven't found the whereabouts yet."

"Who hasn't found their whereabouts?" Jiang Li asked.

The people in the flower garden did not expect Jiang Li to appear suddenly, and were startled. Xue Zhao looked at Jiang Li and asked in surprise, "Sister, why are you here?"

Jiang Li was not in the mood to reminisce about the old days with Xue Zhao, she asked: "What's going on? Master Kong, what you're talking about, is it related to Ji Heng?"

Kong Liu showed embarrassment, as if he wanted to perfunctory, but his tongue was clumsy, and he couldn't think of a good wording for a while. Xue Zhao also fell silent. Jiang Li looked at Situ Jiuyue and asked, "Miss Jiuyue... Is something wrong with Ji Heng?"

Although Situ Jiuyue was unsmiling on weekdays, he rarely showed such an ugly face. Hearing Jiang Li ask herself, Situ Jiuyue seemed a little irritable, but Jiang Li looked at her persistently, so she let out a breath and said, "Anyway You will know about this sooner or later, and I will not hide it from you, Ji Heng is missing."

"Missing?" Jiang Li gasped, "Why did he suddenly disappear?"

Situ Jiuyue pouted at Kong Liu, "I'm not very clear about the specifics, Kong Liu, let's talk about it."

Kong Liu scratched his head and said: "I received information from Lu Ji early this morning. Three days ago, Yin Zhili led the elite soldiers of the Yin family to attack at night. The Jinwu army had besieged Yin Zhili's Jinwu army. My lord chopped off Yin Zhili's mount with a single knife. He killed Yin Zhili. But after he killed Yin Zhili, he suddenly fell off his horse. Yin Zhili's lieutenant took advantage of the chaos and hacked at the lord. The Yin family soldiers captured the lord, and the lord resisted desperately. When Lu Ji and the others rushed over, the lord... the lord disappeared. .”

"Was he taken away by Yin's soldiers?" Jiang Li asked eagerly, her heart was pounding, she was a prisoner, at least she still had one life left.

"No... all the soldiers of the Yin family who were present at the time were wiped out. The captured prisoners said that the Lord had escaped. Lu Ji was leading people to track down the whereabouts of the Lord. However, the terrain in the deep mountains of Qimin was complicated, and there were many snakes, insects, rats and ants. Beasts haunted, and I couldn't find the whereabouts of my lord for a while... I haven't found it yet..."

Xue Zhao couldn't help but said: "No news may be good news, it means that at least brother-in-law is still alive, sister, brother-in-law will definitely get out."

"I'm just wondering, Ji Henghuihe would suddenly fall off the horse?" Situ Jiuyue wondered, "It's not his nature."

"It's his injury..." Jiang Li murmured: "Before Yin Zhili ambush the archer and used me to lure him into the urn, he was injured... Those injuries were serious. He said it was not important, but how could he not?" Important...he must have had a relapse of his old disease right away, maybe he has relapsed a long time ago, but he has been enduring it all the time, he is used to covering it up, at that time it must be...it must be impossible to cover it up. "

Jiang Li's tears fell down in big ones.

For a moment, her heart was twisted like a knife. Ji Heng loves to be brave, although in the eyes of others, he is very strong. But when life and death were at stake, he still smiled calmly, but no one noticed the scars under the red armor. He was always alone... In the end, he was still troubled by himself.

How to do it? She said: "I'm going to Qimin, I'll go find him."

Kong Liu was taken aback, and said: "It is absolutely impossible. Although Yin Zhili is dead now, and the Yin family soldiers are leaderless, there are still some shrimp soldiers and crab generals who have not been cleaned up. Lu Ji has sent people to find the whereabouts of the adults, and Miss Jiang is going It won't help the matter, it's better to stay in Yanjing City. This way, when Sir returns to Beijing, he will be able to see Second Miss Jiang as soon as possible."

"That's right," Situ Jiuyue also comforted bluntly: "Don't worry, Ji Heng won't die, his fate is very hard, and he will definitely come back."

Will you come back? In Jiang Li's heart, Wen Renyao's prophecy popped up involuntarily. They all believed that the catastrophe in the prophecy referred to the time when Yin Zhili besieged and killed Ji Heng, so the catastrophe had already passed.

But what if they were all wrong and the catastrophe did not happen, does it mean that Ji Heng is missing this time?

Expose the lies of the corpse, and the eagles and dogs peck at it. Jiang Li closed her eyes and clenched her fists tightly.

It's creepy to think about.