Chapter 951: Continue to Protect the Border City
She whispered, her heart full of conflict and pain.
In the end, between loyalty and love, Jiang Xue chose the latter and decided to protect the one she loved in her own way, even if it meant bearing a heavy price.
Jiang Xue shook her head firmly, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes: "No, I can't let Yun Che take risks again."
"Your Highness!"
Lan Feng knelt down anxiously: "We can't give up an inch of our territory, please consider it carefully!"
She squatted down gently and said to Lan Feng: "I'm sorry."
While he was distracted, she lit his sleep button and let him rest quietly. Then, Jiang Xue ordered the soldiers in the city to help the people evacuate.
The border city was originally peaceful and tranquil, but now it has fallen into chaos.
Jiang Xue walked on the street, her heart full of worries. Seeing people leaving their homes in tears, her heart felt as if it was torn apart.
A little girl rushed towards her with red eyes: "Are you Princess Changle?"
Jiang Xue nodded and responded: "It's me."
"I have always heard about the princess's heroic deeds, and I feel extremely proud. With you and General Lan guarding us, life on the border is hard but safe."
The little girl's voice was choked with sobs: "But now grandma chose to drink poison and leave in order not to drag us down.
Princess, why do we have to leave here? Aren’t you and General Lan able to continue protecting us? "
These words hurt Jiang Xue's heart. She understood that it was not that she could not protect them, but that she made the wrong choice out of personal feelings.
As the regent princess, her responsibility is to be loyal to and protect the country and the people.
After an inner struggle, Jiang Xue finally realized that the safety of the country and the people comes first.
She decided not to back down, even if it meant facing greater sacrifice.
"Your grandmother was a hero."
Jiang Xue gently comforted them: "We will continue to protect the border city, you don't have to leave."
Afterwards, she released Lan Feng and solemnly declared: "From now on, we will no longer compromise with the enemy, no matter how great the price!"
"Your Highness, Yun Che will firmly stand by your side."
Jiang Xue bit her lower lip, her eyes slightly reddened: "Yun Che once told me that sacrificing our lives for the country is the responsibility of people like us. Lan Feng, I understand this, but I still feel very uncomfortable."
She gently covered her chest, her voice trembling a little: "It really hurts here."
Lan Feng looked at the fragile Jiang Xue in front of him. The strength she had in the past seemed to have disappeared, and she was like a wounded little girl.
He gently held her in his arms and stroked her back: "Cry if you want to. This will make you feel better."
Jiang Xue leaned her head on his shoulder and finally let the tears flow.
Although her voice was very soft, Lan Feng knew that she was trying her best to control herself. She had endured too much in this life.
After an unknown amount of time, her crying gradually subsided and she raised her head from his arms.
Lan Feng whispered, "I'll ask Jiang Xiaoan to bring some calming incense. You can have a good rest."
Jiang Xue nodded in agreement: "Okay."
Soon, Jiang Xiaoan arrived and asked, "The soldiers in the city were originally helping the people evacuate, why did they suddenly stop? Princess, are you planning to give up on your third cousin?"
"That's right."
Jiang Xue replied: "As the regent princess of Qian State, my duty is to protect every subject and every inch of land. If I always give in, Yelu Cheng will only become more greedy. I can't do that."
She paused and asked again: "Jiang Xiaoan, did I do something wrong?"
"No, your highness's decision is for the sake of more people. It is an act of justice."
Jiang Xiaoan said: "I believe my third cousin will also understand and support your choice."
Hearing this, Jiang Xue thought that even Lan Feng and Jiang Xiaoan thought her decision was right, so maybe it really was right.
But why does my heart still hurt so much?
In order to prevent Jiang Xue from falling into excessive thinking, Jiang Xiaoan lit a calming incense so that she could sleep peacefully.
After she fell asleep, Jiang Xiaoan couldn't help but sigh.
Now it seems that Xiao Zhan's fate is sealed, but there is no other way.
Returning to the mansion, Lan Feng saw Jiang Xiaowei directing the servants to rearrange the packed items.
Seeing him, she hurried over to ask, "My husband, didn't you order all the people in the city to evacuate within a day? Why did you change your mind?"
"Her Royal Highness the Princess has made her final decision."
Lan Feng said softly: “I’m afraid Yun Che will not be able to escape this time.”
"Husband, is there really no other way?"
Jiang Xiaowei's eyes were full of worry: "My third cousin is still so young. How painful it must be for Her Royal Highness the Princess to make such a decision."
Lan Feng shook his head: "Unless Yelu Cheng changes his mind, there will be no turning point. Every inch of land in Gan Country is of vital importance and cannot be lost."
Although she felt reluctant, Jiang Xiaowei understood that national interests come first.
"No, I have to go and accompany the eldest princess. She must be heartbroken." The pain of giving up the one you love most is indescribable.
"No need to go."
Lan Feng held her hand and said, "The eldest princess cried a lot just now, she should be resting now. I asked my third brother to light some calming incense for her."
"I hope so."
Jiang Xiaowei said: "Then I will wait a while before going."
"Okay." Lan Feng took her back to the room: "Xiao Wei, I have something to tell you."
As soon as she entered the room, Jiang Xiaowei was hugged tightly by Lan Feng.
"Husband...Husband, why are you like this?"
"Xiao Wei, I haven't seen the princess cry for a long time. She has been working so hard."
Lan Feng explained in a low voice: "Just now I just wanted to comfort her as a brother, and I had no other intentions. Because now I only have you in my heart."
Jiang Xiao was stunned for a moment: "Husband, what are you talking about?"
"I love you, Xiaowei. This kind of love is the deepest feeling a man can have for a woman."
Lan Feng kissed her face tenderly: "I can't live without you in this life."
After witnessing the story of Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan, he decided not to hide his feelings anymore.
Jiang Xiaowei stood on tiptoe and kissed him back on the lips: "I love you too, and I have loved you since a long time ago."
Seeing that Jiang Xue did not act as he expected, Yelu Cheng ordered to cut off Xiao Zhan's other hand, but Gan Guo remained silent.
"Isn't Xiao Zhan important enough in her heart?" Yelu Cheng asked doubtfully.
Yelu Minzhen, who was standing by, smiled and responded, "Third brother, the regent princess has too many things to consider, why not try a ruthless move?"
Yelu Cheng frowned, thinking about his next strategy: "I have already made Xiao Zhan lose both his hands, isn't this punishment enough?"
"To Jiang Xue, Xiao Zhan's hand may not be as important as the land of Gan Kingdom, but what about his life?" asked the strategist.
"If I threaten Xiao Zhan's life, Jiang Xue will have nothing to worry about, which may be disadvantageous to us Xixia."
"We don't need to actually do it, we just need to let her see that we have this intention.
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