The Xiao family army followed behind her in an orderly manner, each of them showing a serious and solemn expression! Their steps were firm and powerful, like a steel-like defense line, giving people an irresistible sense of majesty.
Shortly after the sound of the jade flute began, the eagles in the sky, as if guided by some mysterious force, suddenly turned and shot towards Yuewu's army like sharp arrows. At the same time, the tigers on the ground also displayed their ferocious momentum, attacking Yuewu's army like tigers descending from the mountains.
Instantly, the battlefield erupted in screams and chaos. Yuewu's soldiers were terrified, caught off guard by the sudden turn of events. Seeing this, several of Jiaguang's disciples hurriedly pulled out their flutes to try to control the eagles and tigers, but no matter how hard they played, even until they bled from all their orifices, they could not change the situation.
At this moment, Xiao Jinghan, whipping his horse, led the Xiao family army into the battlefield like a torrent. He led the troops, bravely killing the enemy. The Xiao family army's morale was greatly boosted, and they followed closely behind, engaging in a fierce battle with Yue Wu's army. It wasn't long before Yue Wu's army was completely defeated and fled in disgrace.
Yuewu's marshal's eyes widened, his face filled with shock. "Where is Jiaguang's apprentice?"
A soldier trembled and replied, "Marshal, they... are all dead!"
At this moment, a messenger hurried over and reported, "Report! Marshal! Yuewu Kingdom was destroyed by Da Zhao! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... is gone!"
Upon hearing this news, Yuewu's marshal was struck by lightning, his body staggering several times and almost falling to the ground. He looked around with wide eyes, seeing that his generals had suffered heavy casualties, and his heart was filled with grief and anger.
The Xiao family army mercilessly surrounded Yue Wu's defeated troops. Yue Wu's commander-in-chief looked at everything in front of him with despair. He tightly grasped the sword in his hand, his eyes blurred with tears.
In the end, Yuewu's marshal could not bear the huge blow. He drew his sword and committed suicide, and his blood dyed the earth red.
The Yuewu Kingdom was destroyed by Dazhao, and Emperor Wu's imperial edict was conveyed to the residence of the fifth brother Chu Chengxuan.
Chu Chengxuan knelt on the ground and listened respectfully as the eunuch read out the imperial decree: "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that Chu Chengxuan be named Moon King and granted the fief of Yuewu. General Chen Xu's daughter, Chen Zheng, is virtuous and kind. She is a perfect match for the Moon King and shall be named Moon Princess. Choose an auspicious day for the wedding! This is decreed!"
Chu Chengxuan kowtowed and thanked him: "Long live the emperor!"
The eunuch handed the imperial edict to Chu Chengxuan: "Congratulations, King Yue! Congratulations, King Yue!"
Chu Chengxuan stood up and took the imperial edict, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Eunuch, what does this mean?"
The eunuch smiled and said, "Prince Yue, this is the emperor's great love for you! Yuewu Kingdom has been destroyed by Da Zhao, and now the emperor has granted you the land of Yuewu Kingdom and granted you marriage, making you the Prince of Yue. This is a great blessing!"
Chu Chengxuan frowned: "But I'm not interested in these."
The eunuch's expression changed. "Prince Yue, please don't be so ungrateful! This is the Emperor's order. Are you going to disobey it?"
Chu Chengxuan was silent for a moment: "I understand, thank you for reminding me, eunuch."
The eunuch nodded with satisfaction: "Prince Yue, you must prepare well for the wedding!"
After saying this, the eunuch turned and left.
Chu Chengxuan looked at the imperial edict in his hand, feeling helpless. From then on, Luo Xiaoliu would only be a trace of longing that he could not forget in his heart!
At the same time, the fourth son Chu Cheng'an also received an imperial edict and was named King of the North, and he managed Beiliu together with Princess Duanmu Qin.
Meanwhile, the King of Wu'an and his wife led their soldiers to attack Youli. However, Chu Chengli was outnumbered and ultimately failed. Chu Chengli and Li Mingfu, along with Li Jingshu and others, abandoned the city and fled, leaving behind a ruin.
Emperor Wu originally wanted to send the emperor and empress of Youli back to Youli, but the emperor of Youli smiled and said to him, "You are my son-in-law, and Youli is Nanzhi's dowry. I want to stay in Dazhao with the empress, so you should find someone capable to go to Youli!"
After hearing this, Emperor Wu sought the opinions of King Wu'an and his wife, and finally issued an edict to give Youli to the third son Chu Chengyan as a fief, and to enfeoff Chu Chengli as King You.
Afterwards, Emperor Wu brought Xiao Jinghan to the cold palace, where they saw Li Qianwan, who had been tortured into a human pig.
Emperor Wu said softly, "Father ordered people to chop off Li Qianwan's hands and feet, but he didn't gouge out her eyes, poison her to make her mute, or even destroy her ears. All this was for you. I wanted you to come and question her in person!" After that, Emperor Wu turned and walked out of the room, leaving Xiao Jinghan and Li Qianwan alone.
The door closed, and only Xiao Jinghan and Li Qianwan were left in the room.
Xiao Jinghan pursed his lips tightly and stared at Li Qianwan in front of him with icy eyes.
Li Qianwan said in a hoarse voice: "If you want to avenge your mother, then kill me!"
Xiao Jinghan sneered, "I won't kill you. Letting you live in pain like this is the greatest punishment for you! Now, answer my question. My mother has always respected you. Why did you so cruelly want to take her life?"
Li Qianwan didn't seem to be afraid of death. Instead, she showed a strange smile: "Haha, I won't tell you!"
A cold light flashed in Xiao Jinghan's eyes, and his voice became extremely cold: "If you don't tell the truth, you will never see your son again in this life!"
Hearing this, Li Qianwan's expression finally changed, and a deep crack appeared on her face: "Your mother is the apple of Chu Shixiao's eye. Only if she dies, Chu Shixiao will stop being crazy!"
Xiao Jinghan's eyes became increasingly icy and piercing, as if they could penetrate one's soul: "Very good, soon, your family of three will be reunited!"
Li Qianwan was extremely anxious and shouted, "What do you mean? Come back here! Explain yourself clearly!" However, the only response she got was the sound of gradually fading footsteps and endless silence.
Li Xuemei and Li Xuelan followed Chu Chengli closely, disappearing into the dense forest together. Not long after they settled down, they encountered an important moment—the sisters were about to give birth.
The two maids had already prepared everything. Not only did they bring two experienced midwives, they also carefully took care of the women's daily lives. This surprised Chu Chengli greatly. He really couldn't imagine that such professional midwives could be found in this desolate and uninhabited mountain forest.
Time passed minute by minute, and finally, two new lives were born. When Chu Chengli heard the clear cries of the babies, tears welled up in his eyes. He was so excited that he could hardly speak, because this meant that he finally had offspring of his own.
However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. Dark Moon Fairy and Blood Shadow suddenly appeared before them. Chu Chengli stared at them with wide eyes, disbelieving. He asked in horror, "I'm no longer a threat to Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue! Why won't you let me go?"
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