Volu the Loyal and Steadfast (Middle) (1/2)

Volu the Loyal and Steadfast (Middle)

Gazing at the frosty and beautiful face of Su Qing, Duan Wudi felt only tranquility His for softly, he asked, “Has your distinguished country’s Ireed to this one’s de welled up in Su Qing From those words alone, she understood that the er Wasn’t this within her expectations? After she had severed their ties outside of Qinzhou proper, this result was preordained Lifting her head, she calhness has assented to General’s de as General Xuan is safe and sound, His I to not pursue your troops for one day”

A glad look appeared in Duan Wudi’s eyes He was only ga and had not expected that it would actually yield results S, he replied, “However, your honored army is foruard against His Ihness’s dishonesty I wonder what the honored envoy thinks?”

“The words of His Iht in gold,” responded Su Qing coolly “Why would he renege? However, it is understandable if General does not trust his word If General is willing, you can first return General Xuan to the Yong encae”

In reality, Duan Wudi did not harbor any doubt and was only seeking to appease his troops’ morale As such, he said, “Since that is the case, then I will have to wrong honored envoy”

Su Qing s as the wintry plum blossoe If Duan Wudi were astute, he would drive her away as soon as possible Unfortunately, even today in this oose who had lost her way, and he had not yet recognized how dangerous she was

Once Xuan Song had been delivered to the entrance of the Yong enca hoates opened and Li Xian led the generals out to welco knelt on the floor and stated, “This guilty general has disgraced the arhness administer justice”

Li Xian hurriedly stepped forward, reaching out with his hands to prevent Xuan Song fro Re thusly? On that day, it was Li Xian as at fault, leading to the situation in which General Xuan was forced to charge to death This Prince once said that if there were any mishaps, this Prince would take all responsibility You are fortunate enough to return alive Wouldn’t it be too harsh if this Prince were to punish you more? You do not need to worry Today’s hue”

Moved to tears, it was so could calhness, you must not be a stickler for these seneral who is an expert at defense If he is per to defend the city, the threat he poses to our arhness will pursue doggedly to capture or kill Duan Wudi”

“I had long known that you would say such words,” replied Li Xian with a smile “However, there is no need for you to worry It is i Moreover, General Su is a hostage aht now”

Stunned, Xuan Song inquired, “Why has General Su becoh she is able and efficient, she is after all a woe for Northern Han I’m afraid that even if Duan Wudi will scrupulously uphold his side of the bargain, she will stillhis voice, Li Xian responded, “You do not need to worry There will naturally be someone ill provide General Su with support As for Duan Wudi, he possesses a noble character Co will happen to Su Qing It will likely be too late for hi, Li Xian could not help laughing heartily Co that wouldand entered the co sit down in the first seat on the left After all of the generals had taken their seats, Li Xian stated, “General Xuan, nor from the experience of such a calaent with Duan Wudi’s talent for retreating and consolidating at every step This is also your expertise We have no choice but to have you bear the burden Touard and pursue You will have full authorization to lead the advance”

Xuan Song was delighted Having been worried that he would be relieved for a time, he did not expect that Li Xian would actually trust hieneral obeys!”

Seeing this, Li Xian could not refrain fro to take comhly he regarded Xuan Song to avoid so’s captivity to stir up trouble It was difficult to avoid vile characters regardless of location

After the Northern Han aryao, they essentially yi¹ in one day After arranging the defenses, Duan Wudi entered the residence his personal troops had prepared for hi in his tracks, he saw so rested her chin on her lily-white hands as she gazed at hi rack to the side was a blue-grey cloak The entire interior was i was croith food erant aromas in all directions On the chair off to the side was a copper basin and a hand towel The fresh water inside the basin still roiled with stea Duan Wudi instinctively dropped their hands to the hilt of their sabers However, they then revealed looks of bewilder spectacle puzzled theht-fitting clothes Su Qing wore, the sword she had at her waist, and her bright and beautiful s derision and inhospitality, Duan Wudi would probably have mistakenly believed that he had returned home and the beautiful woman in front of hi up, he coldly asked, “Why are you here? Where are the soldiers uards behind Duan Wudi, Su Qing indifferently answered, “Are you going to interrogate le sound, only waving his hand to disuards Afterwards, he sat down in the seat on the other side of the table and cal across Su Qing’s eyes, she spoke with apathy showing in her eyes, “The army is partly conized me Some of them took the opportunity to question me about what happened that day I explained to them that General shi+ did not know of my true identity At the time, I only utilized General shi+ to be able to stay in Qinzhou Although I did add so would so firmly believe in General shi+’s betrayal Alas, General shi+ was too stubborn and unyielding If he illing to explain hi that day, he probably could have cleared his na only bitterness in his chest, Duan Wudi inquired, “Are you telling the truth?”

Su Qing remembered the scene she had witnessed on the day when shi+ Ying had irately committed suicide Even if she were hard-hearted, she could not help feeling sad and dejected She detachedly responded, “It is naturally the truth In so decision However, there is no need for you to have any regrets Although shi+ Ying did not secretly defect to Great Yong, he was indeed deliberately targeting you because I told hi couessed ly e, Duan Wudi abruptly slaht hand onto the table The plates and cups on the table were jolted by the force Duan Wudi glowered at Su Qing However, his rage quickly settled because he could see Su Qing’s calht, wry smile appeared Hadn’t he already decided to treat this woman as his woman? Since that was the case, what need was there for him to feel resent an exhaustion he had never before experienced, Duan Wudi coldly replied, “What good methods Formerly, you forced General shi+ to co me today Miss Su, you are truly vicious However, why are you explaining all of this?”

Su Qing sincerely answered, “Today, we arein secret here To before Jinyang learns that you used a pompous excuse to release General Xuan and also had a private discussion with your for think of all this?”

As Duan Wudi was left speechless, Su Qing rose Picking up the cloak and tying it in place, she continued, “Since matters have reached this point, the situation may be retrievable if you kill me now If not, I may have the opportunity to bury your corpse However, if you are able to think things through, His I for you to renounce the dark to seek the light”

Duan Wudi re had set hihtest bit of resentment They served different masters Whatever was done was to be expected He was already grateful that Su Qing had still preserved a way for him to survive It was only a pity the road was one he would rather die than tread upon Just as Su Qing was about to exit his quarters, he softly stated, “Thank you very ’s tender body treh the couple’s relationshi+p had been severed at Qinzhou, this was easier said than done Regardless of love or hate, her heart still remembered Duan Wudi She had come today not only to make it even more difficult for Duan Wudi to explain hiree to surrender and avoid theexecuted However, even if she had such intentions, she did not hold any hope that this man would understand In fact, she was prepared for this man to treat her as a venomous snake or scorpion However, this man had clearly understood her kind intentions and yet had unequivocally infor could not help feeling disconsolate She softly replied, “I have never regretted our forh I was terribly wounded by you, I still considered you a firood man It is only that, since we have already parted ways, it will be i to bury yourself along with Northern Han?”

In a heavy voice, Duan Wudi answered, “What happened in the past wasto say about your decision There is no need for you to worry about me I will obtain what I seek and I will die without any complaints It is only that I once heard that you had soinally, I orried that you would not be accepted by Great Yong At that tie the world, you would have no place to seek shelter Now though, it seems like the Prince of Qi is truly not an ordinary man and still places enornanireater than the Prince of Qi’s It may be assumed that you won’t be implicated

“However, there is one matter I am still concerned about Until this day, you’ve been alone Perhaps I aant, but it was ultimately my fault that your life was delayed If possible, I hope that you can obtain a good spouse soon to comfort the departed spirits of your parents”

With tears rolling down her face, Su Qing departed She did not respond to Duan Wudi’s words and did not turn her head She had personally fra hiuish? Further, even though he was in desperate straits, Duan Wudi did not have a shred of resent out the door, Su Qing quickly wiped away her tears Fetching her hts

With her steed galloping like the wind, Su Qing had only one thought on her mind le for the rest ofshe had ridden Suddenly, she heard the sound of hoofbeats I to her senses, she raised her head to look and was proalloping towards her, kicking up dust The rider atop the black horse at the front was Qiu Yufei, while the one behind on the piebald horse was Ling Duan Without consulting each other, both sides slowed their horses before coaze at the other party

The first to get ahold of herself, Su Qing saluted atop her horse and greeted, “So it is fourth youngh on that day I heard that the young master was sent on a diplomatic mission to the Eastern Sea Unexpectedly, you return today Could it be that you are heading for Yangyi? Duan Wudi, General Duan, is currently at Yangyi In a day or two, the core of, you are ultias swiftly as possible”

Qiu Yufei ss of ad across his eyes For this woman, he was full of deep ader’s mouth and had accomplished a brilliant achievement On that day he had pursued relentlessly, she was the only one who could fight against hi extensive, and she was quite resourceful Combined with her mastery of music and her beauty, how could men not blush with shame in comparison? It was quite a pity that her en her country and beloved without hesitation to serve the enemy

Qiu Yufei wondered if he should kill her to destroy one of the Prince of Qi’s assistants But since all three of them were in the wilderness and the woman’s horse was exceptional, if she wholeheartedly focused on escaping, he probably would not succeed

While Qiu Yufei was hesitating about attacking, billowing dust appeared behind himan’s complexion was as pale as snoas Dehtly Returning Su Qing’s salute, he replied, “Strangersby chance, but no time for us to chat Miss’s unreat adain, I hope that I can ask for guidance” Finished speaking, he spurred his horse forward and hurriedly departed