"...If you die, how can I rest in peace? People will think I caused you to fall into the lake... Sister Bailu, what is it that you can't let go of? Even if Ling Qi betrayed you, you shouldn't take your own life for a heartless man..."
Gu Xiaoran looked at Qin Susu with displeasure once again, "It's all because I saved you."
Throughout the entire process, Qiu Yan quietly watched the lake surface.
Although she hadn't known Bai Lu for long, she knew that Bai Lu wouldn't commit suicide.
With her heart filled with hatred for her family and country, how could she possibly seek death?
Just then, with a splash, Bai Lu jumped onto the small boat, one large carp in each hand.
"Stop crying, you look awful!"
Bai Lu spoke indifferently, but her eyes had lost their previous sharpness.
...
The following day, at Qiu Ling'er's request, Qiu Dafu began building a thatched hut in the mountains for Ling'er and Xiao Ran to study in.
Throughout the day, Qiu Ling'er and Gu Xiaoran studied their lessons under Elder Mu's strict guidance.
Today, there's another person accompanying me to school, and that's Zhu Juan.
Qiu Ling'er was immersed in her books, while Gu Xiaoran was in unbearable pain.
He ran away several times in one day, and his palms were covered with red marks from the ruler. Old Master Mu was strict and wouldn't listen to Qiu Ling'er's pleas.
Needless to say, if Zhu Juan dared to protect Gu Xiaoran, Old Master Mu would teach her a lesson as well.
Before nightfall, Gu Xiaoran felt relieved and went to Qiu Yan to complain, crying.
Gu Xiaoran puffed out her cheeks, stretched out her swollen palms, and tears streamed down her face.
"Why did you punish me, sir?"
Qiu Yan sighed, "This old man Mu went too far."
"I don't want to study." After hearing Gu Xiaoran's accusation, Qiu Yan felt that she hadn't been hit hard enough.
On the other side, Old Master Mu and Qiu Ling'er were visiting Qiu Dafu's newly built thatched cottage.
Not to mention Gu Xiaoran, he was so frustrated today because Gu Xiaoran kept running away that his head was about to explode. He was really upset right now.
However, seeing the thatched hut in front of me at this moment made me feel a little better.
"Second Uncle, the mountains and forests are all interconnected, right? Can we go home through the mountains and forests?"
"I haven't tried it, but I should be able to go back."
Five days later,
Qingyun, peaceful and serene.
The border was filled with commotion.
On the city wall, Gu Qian looked around. It was time to prepare for battle.
"Gu Qian, what an invincible warrior he claimed to be, turns out he's just a coward, hahaha..."
Below the city gate, the mocking laughter of the enemy general Chu Huai rang out.
Chu Tian is Chu Huai's elder brother, and he came here to conquer Ganzhou City and avenge his elder brother.
Now, if it weren't for the news of his elder brother's death, and the fact that his elder brother was not a traitor, His Majesty would not have given him such an important position.
Their Chu family had served the Northern Qi for generations, but their eldest brother was framed by Gu Qian and thus became the object of the emperor's suspicion, which enraged him.
The enemy forces were vast, a sea of people, and their provocations were incessant.
Qin Xiaowei stopped pacing and instead joined Gu Qian in brainstorming.
He was much more composed than before.
Just then, Ling Yun stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting.
"General, Youzhou City is about to collapse. General Yue wants us to send troops to reinforce it."
Not to mention Youzhou City, even Ganzhou City, where they are now, cannot withstand it.
Gu Qian nodded. Yue Jiangneng had reached his limit by now.
The enemy attacked from two sides, intending to throw him into a state of panic, but he deliberately chose to prolong the conflict.
What he needs to do is wait for the enemy to tire themselves out.
Thump...thump...thump...The city gate has been breached—
"kill--"
The enemy troops advanced with unstoppable momentum, charging straight in.
Their faces were full of excitement, each one radiating with anticipation.
"Ling Yun and Ling Zhi, disappear immediately!"
"Yes!" The two acknowledged the order and withdrew.
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