Five days have passed since I last received Xiao Yunyu's letter.
Li Nian used to receiving one letter every day, and sometimes she would complain that Xiaobai sent letters too frequently, making him tired of running around every day.
Nowadays, the next time we hear about him, it is always in the gossip of the people in the capital.
It has been extremely cold in recent days, and it seems like it is going to snow. People on the streets have started to stock up on food and daily necessities in preparation for emergencies.
The rumor on the streets was that the soldiers at the front had already started fighting, and this time it was Anyang State that took the lead in attacking.
Some praised the soldiers' bravery, some doubted whether the battle could be won, but no one questioned or denied their achievements.
This is completely different from the people in the capital who have no worries about food and clothing, do not worry about their homes being trampled upon, and just stand in the distance and watch the war.
When I woke up from a dream, the charcoal fire in the house was out and the cold wind came in from the cracks.
Li Nian got up and put on thick winter clothes, rekindled the charcoal fire in the house, and when he opened the door, he saw patches of white snow in the courtyard.
The howling north wind, carrying heavy snow, swept across the air and headed straight for Li Nian who was standing under the eaves, causing a corner of her satin jacket to flutter and rustle.
Li Nian's eyes unconsciously fell on the wooden door of the ear room next door. He wondered if the snow had fallen on Xiao Yunyu's battlefield?
The cold wind, carrying heavy snow, howled across the plains, swept through the branches of the trees, and made bursts of wild beast-like screams.
Along with the shouts of charging, sharp arrows whizzed past, swords clashed, and screams rang out.
The flat snowy plain was covered with a sea of soldiers. The bloodstained faces of the soldiers on both sides showed fearlessness and heroic spirit, as if they were determined to fight to the death.
The colors of black, white and red are intertwined, and the sounds of miserable screams, crazy roars and shouts are intertwined.
The blood-red color continued to invade the pure white snow, causing the pure white color to gradually disappear in this hellish battlefield, leaving only black and red.
Xiao Yunyu was covered in blood and it was impossible to tell whose it belonged to. There were countless corpses around him, and the disgusting smell of blood in the air was carried by the strong wind and snow and spread everywhere.
His eyes were filled with the blood after the frenzied killing. Looking at the broken gate of Xidi, he raised the corner of his lips and said, "The city has been broken."
Then came countless shouts: "The city is broken! The city is broken!"
The joy and excitement of victory temporarily made the soldiers forget the tragedy that had just happened. Even the seriously injured soldiers were filled with excitement.
"The city has been broken, but I'm still alive..." Someone in the army murmured softly as if he had survived a disaster.
The news of the capture of Xidi City quickly spread back to Dong'an City.
The entire Dong'an City is now covered with snow. The black roofs are covered with snow and become snow-white. The wind and snow are drifting down from the sky and interweaving into a white sky. The snow on the road has already reached the depth of the instep.
The solemn and majestic government office was decorated with white snow, adding a touch of ethereal and fairy-like air.
In the quiet house under the locust tree, the red burning charcoal fire slowly emits heat, making the temperature inside the house seem like two different worlds from outside.
Xiao Yunchen, dressed in official robes, looked up at everyone in the room, his words spreading inside along with the whistling wind outside: "Now that the evidence is solid and everything is ready, we will arrest the man and bring him to justice at twilight hour today."
Having said that, he secretly noticed Li Sisi's eager and surprised expression, and his breath paused.
Madam, do you really hope that he will leave Dong'an City as soon as possible?
A snowstorm broke the peace that had been going on for a long time.
Before the New Year, Xiao Yunyu fought a brutal but beautiful comeback battle, and the morale of the Anyang army, which had always been like a stray dog, was finally boosted.
Now, it is his turn to put an end to the civil unrest on the border.
The heavy snow continued to fall, and the sky darkened. Although there was no moonlight, the white snow everywhere reflected the sky light with a silver light.
It illuminated the way for Xiao Yunchen, Li Sisi and his team to capture the prefect.
Xiao Yunchen led a group of yamen runners through the streets and alleys with hurried steps, leaving deep footprints on the snow.
Li Sisi was wearing a black official robe and a long sword at her waist. As she walked, the scabbard and the hem of her robe swayed slightly.
Li Sisi couldn't help but feel excited when she thought about finally bringing this evil official to justice.
Soon, they arrived at the door of the mansion.
The pitch-black door was tightly closed, and the two stone beasts in front of the door were covered with white snow, as if they were to control the storm.
Li Sisi had been following Xiao Yunchen all the time, and at this moment she couldn't wait to speak: "I'll go knock on the door."
As she said this, she walked forward.
"Bang, bang, bang!" Knocks were heard on the two copper iron rings on the black door.
The dull knock on the door echoed inside and outside the mansion.
Inside the mansion, the prefect was having dinner in the dining hall.
At the dining table, the magistrate's two sons and two daughters were happily enjoying a sumptuous dinner, while his wife was eating with a calm and dignified expression.
The magistrate's two concubines were standing by, each holding a bowl of carefully prepared thick soup, and speaking in a flattering manner.
The room is filled with warmth, delicious food and wine.
Suddenly the housekeeper came running over and said, "Master, someone seems to be knocking on the door."
The prefect frowned slightly and said, "Who is this blind person coming to visit at this hour? Go and take a look."
After responding, the housekeeper hurried to the gate. When he opened the door, he saw Xiao Yunchen standing at the door with so many yamen runners, looking very aggressive.
"Your Excellency, what are you doing..."
Xiao Yunchen ignored him and led everyone straight into the mansion.
At this time, the prefect was already waiting in the reception hall. When he saw him coming, he was suddenly startled and hurriedly ordered his servants to take his wife and children outside to avoid the limelight for a while.
Xiao Yunchen went straight to the reception hall and shouted, "Zhao Hongye, receive the order!"
The prefect was so frightened that his knees went weak instantly. In fact, he had wanted to run away for a long time, but the two brothers were watching him too closely. He couldn't even leave the city to find Wang Jiang!
I couldn't help but wail in my heart: This day has finally come!
The prefect knelt on his knees, prostrated himself on the ground, and obediently accepted the order.
"By the Providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: After investigation, it is established that Prefect Zhao Hongye is guilty of corruption, abuse of power, privately setting up a treasury, and withholding grain and fodder. He is hereby dismissed from office and imprisoned to await his fate. This is my decree!"
The prefect's face had already turned pale, his legs were limp on the ground, and his eyes were blank.
He seemed unwilling to accept this, making a final desperate struggle: "Xiao Yunchen, stop slandering me! I have dedicated myself to the court, how could I do such a thing?!"
Xiao Yunchen watched him making a last-ditch effort unwillingly and ignored him completely.
His face, as gentle as jade, was filled with sternness, and his voice carried an unyielding authority: "If you have any grievances, go to the Dali Temple in the capital and appeal."
"Come here, arrest him!"
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