The fireworks lasted a long time, and so did the kiss.
The dazzling fireworks, and... an indescribable flame of love, enveloped the two of them.
Since their last separation, so many obstacles and hardships have separated them.
Every moment was agonizing; only now can she slowly let go of the tension in her heart...
a long time.
Fireworks fade.
The sounds of fighting and killing could be heard in the distance.
It seems that the chaos in Yong'an has only just begun.
Xiao Heye snapped out of his reverie, captivated by her sweet and tender warmth. He gently pecked Su Tiyue's slightly swollen lips before releasing her.
Just then, a rustling sound came from the darkness of the forest.
Su Tiyue thought it was Qingwu and Liuwan.
But upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a woman in red with her hair tied up, a sword at her waist, and a cold expression.
It is Jiang Lisu.
“Master…” Jiang Lisu nodded slightly, not daring to get too close, but she had already seen the woman in Xiao Heye’s arms. She didn’t finish her sentence.
"Where are the things?" Xiao Heye stood up and pulled Su Tiyue up from the ground as well.
Jiang Lisu took something out of the pouch at her waist, handed it to Xiao Heye, and then glanced at Su Tiyue and whispered, "When I arrived, the Rouran prince was already dead."
Xiao Heye took the things and said coldly, "You arrived too late."
Jiang Lisu did not respond.
Xiao Heye originally sent her to rescue Su Tiyue, but when Jiang Lisu arrived, all she found was Yelü Shulie's corpse.
When Xiao Heye sent the signal in the forest just now, he only saw Su Tiyue alone, and he guessed something from her.
Xiao Heye opened his palm, and Su Tiyue could then see that what he had taken from Jiang Lisu was a ring.
It is woven from grass.
When we last met, Xiao Heye said he was bored in the dungeon, so he made up this little gadget...
He lowered his head and carefully slipped the ring onto Su Tiyue's left middle finger: "I originally thought Jiang Lisu would rescue you and then have her give you this little thing, but I never expected... I could put it on you myself."
Su Tiyue lowered her eyes and found that the ring fit her hand perfectly, neither too big nor too small. She was secretly delighted, but still said haughtily, "I don't need you to save me."
"Yes... Yue'er has improved a lot. Last year, she killed Prince Rong in the incense hall. Today, she even dares to kill the Rouran prince?" Xiao Heye casually glanced at her hair, where the hairpin should have been inserted, but it was empty.
"Just like last time, using a hairpin...?"
As clever as he was, he even guessed how she killed people.
Su Tiyue raised an eyebrow and said, "Not only..."
She couldn't have done it alone without Qingwu.
After a pause, Su Tiyue continued, "The Master is even bolder. With your explosion, those Rouran soldiers in the east of the city will probably be in grave danger."
"Tsk...it seems we really are a match made in heaven. You killed the Rouran prince, and I blew up the main Rouran army stationed in the east of the city..."
"So what do you want to do next? Hold the seal...?" As she said this, Su Tiyue glanced at Jiang Lisu and Xiao Anzi beside her.
She had so many questions for Xiao Anzi, but it seemed... now was not the right time.
Looking at the flames soaring to the east, Xiao Heye said, "Pursue the victory and don't give the enemy a chance to catch their breath."
Xiao Anzi took a step forward: "Lord, please reconsider. Although the Rouran soldiers have suffered heavy losses, this is only a part of them. Don't forget, the Rouran have a total of 300,000 troops."
"At most 100,000 people have been stationed in Yong'an, which means... there are still 200,000 Rouran people outside Yong'an who could attack at any time."
Xiao Anzi continued his analysis of the situation, saying, "Besides that, there are also the forces of the Prince of Huainan and Jiang Zhun in the city, plus the reserve troops in the palace..."
These forces combined are not to be underestimated.
Xiao Heye: "I know."
"But I don't want to back down. If I give an inch, they'll only push their luck further. If I back down any more, I won't even be able to protect my own woman..."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Anzi stopped trying to persuade him.
At this moment, everyone standing here knows that Su Tiyue is Xiao Heye's last line of defense.
A few days ago, he deliberately allowed himself to be captured by the Prince of Huainan so that he could act more recklessly and almost sent Su Tiyue to the bed of the Rouran prince.
Now? Xiao Heye only needs to take Su Tiyue back to Gusu, and they will be safe.
But he refused.
Although Xiao Heye has great power behind Gusu, it is obviously not a long-term solution to stay hidden in Gusu. As long as Zhou Lin has a chance to catch his breath, he will gather his forces and break through the entire city of Gusu.
At that point, Xiao Heye's chances of winning will be even lower.
Therefore, even if he suffers heavy losses, he will grit his teeth and fight on.
"Moon, I'll have someone send you home first. I'll come back to marry you after I finish this battle..."
As Xiao Heye spoke, he squeezed the finger on which he had just put the ring on her finger, feeling somewhat reluctant.
She nodded and did not stop him.
Now she understands that everyone in this world has things they want to do, and everyone has their own reasons.
Perhaps it's for the past, or to protect a loved one, and so on...
Just then, Qingwu and Liuwan finally found them in the forest. When they saw Xiao Heye and Xiao Anzi, their eyes widened in surprise...
Wasn't Master Xiao imprisoned in the dungeon?
And what about Xiao Anzi? Didn't he betray Master Xiao and defect to the Prince of Huainan?
...?
"Master, there's no time to lose. The deputy master and his men have probably already made their move. We should go."
Jiang Lisu reminded them. According to the plan, they should have arrived in the east of the city by now, but Su Tiyue's appearance had obviously delayed them.
Xiao Heye nodded, then turned to Su Tiyue and said, "Xiao Anzi has arranged a carriage for you, and no one will stop you along the way."
She nodded, but still didn't speak. The two had just met, and now they had to part again. Su Tiyue was afraid that if she spoke, he would discover her sadness and reluctance.
However, Xiao Heye's journey is fraught with difficulties. What if she regrets it later if she doesn't say anything?
Seeing that he had already started walking eastward, Su Tiyue quickly caught up with him and hugged him from behind: "I forgot to mention earlier, my wish is... that Master Xiao will return safely."
Xiao Heye lowered his head and gently patted the hand that was wrapped around his waist: "Okay."
Upon hearing the reply, Su Tiyue released him and let him leave.
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