Chapter 445 Hu Shanxiang 36
Zhu Zhanji led a small group of people and chased along the road. After running for an unknown amount of time, he finally caught up with the envoy's team.
That Yesen was indeed quite capable. Although he was still far away, he realized that something was wrong early on and immediately ordered his people to flee in all directions.
Since the emperor's order was to kill Yesen, his tribesmen naturally could not be left alive. They would then pretend that they were robbed by other tribes on their way back.
Whether the Oirat leader, Mahamu, believed it or not was not the most important thing. If he did not believe it, he would be taking the opportunity to plot a quarrel with the Tatars, and when the Ming Dynasty won a great victory, his tribe would naturally acquiesce to being divided up by other sensible people.
"Scatter them all and leave no one alive."
Zhu Zhanji gave the order and ran after Yesen. The others dispersed, each running for their own goal.
"唳——"
A Tian circled over his head and had already rushed above Yesen, but because the opportunity had not yet arrived, he acted as a high-altitude warning light.
With it, even if Yesen ran into the dense forest, he couldn't escape Zhu Zhanji's sight. Almost every time, as soon as he shot his sneak attack arrow, A Tian's alarm sounded.
He had no choice but to abandon this method and ride his horse openly to reveal his identity.
Both of them are outstanding among the younger generation. At this moment, they looked into each other's eyes, neither of them hiding their murderous intent towards each other.
call out--
The sound of breaking through the air that sounded at the same time was like a signal. When the two arrows shot at opposite directions collided with each other, the two horses also raised their feet and stepped over the vines under their feet. The two men drew their bows and arrows, but in an instant they took turns shooting three arrows, but none of them hit the target.
Yesen's quiver was empty.
At this moment, Zhu Zhanji still had three arrows in the bag.
Knowing that the time was no longer on his side, Yesen made a quick decision, got on his horse, tried to increase his speed as much as possible, and ran away without looking back.
"call--"
Zhu Zhanji held his breath, stopped his horse, drew his bow and arrow, and focused his energy on his dantian. All he could hear were his grandfather's teachings from his childhood.
“Hey—!”
The moment the icy arrow was released, Zhu Zhanji and A Tian both had a premonition. A Tian swooped down at full speed, arriving almost at the same time as the arrow. As the arrow pierced Yesen's back and he fell off his horse, it had already seized the opportunity to peck at his defenseless eyes.
"ah--"
The pain was no less than the arrow in his back, and Yesen couldn't help but cry out in pain. His left eye was bloodshot, and he couldn't see clearly. However, Ah Tian was not a human being. He didn't know how to stop while he was ahead, and only knew how to pursue the victory.
After a successful strike, it flapped its wings and flew upwards, not forgetting to use its claws to give the man a few more fierce blows on the face. After the gray feathers fluttered, only Ah Tian's triumphant cry could be heard.
Yesen was indeed a ruthless man. Even though his left eye was no longer able to see clearly, he immediately pulled out the arrow from his back. However, even though he was on guard, with the Crown Prince in front and A Tian behind him, he still couldn't shoot the arrow. Instead, the back of his exposed hand was bitten several times. He wanted to draw his sword to kill the eagle first, but Zhu Zhanji's arrow came at him.
As for escaping?
He could indeed choose this option, but unfortunately, at such a close distance, it would be difficult for Zhu Zhanji to miss even if he wanted to.
"puff--"
This is the sound of an arrow sinking into flesh.
This time, the shot hit his chest.
Zhu Zhanji drew his sword and moved forward without any hesitation. Nayeshen really wanted to struggle, but unfortunately he had lost too much blood, and even if he fought hard, he was unable to turn the tide of the battle.
In his last moments, he saw the enemy's sword strike and the giant eagle charging towards his beloved horse...
Ah, I just lost like that?
………
"You won again? No more playing, no more playing. You're just too lucky today." The Crown Princess glanced at Shanxiang's cards and sighed helplessly. "This is really strange. I didn't see you this lucky a few days ago. You won three games in a row. That's amazing."
Hu Shanxiang smiled slightly: "Maybe it's because there is a happy event today, so my luck is better."
"What good news? Why don't I know about it?"
Killing Yesen and preserving the century-old foundation of the Ming Dynasty also... "The imperial physician came to take her pulse yesterday and said it has been three months." Well, little Jingtai and little Shunde have also taken root in her belly.
Isn’t it just a triple blessing?
"Really? This is such great news! I was a little disappointed when the imperial physician wasn't able to come in for the first two months, but I didn't expect such a sudden turn of events!"
"Yes, my daughter-in-law also asked, and the imperial physician said that women's pregnancy is inherently uncertain, and it is possible that it cannot be detected in the first one or two months. Fortunately, I smelled meat yesterday and may have had a sudden pregnancy reaction, so the imperial physician finally confirmed it."
"Great, great! This is truly the best news I've heard in recent days! Once we tell the prince, he'll be so happy he won't know what to do!"
The Crown Princess stood up almost impatiently, and was busy assigning people, writing letters, and sending people to invite the Crown Prince. She was so busy that she had no time to spare.
"Hu Shangyi, this child is pregnant for the first time and doesn't know anything. You must help take care of her. When this child gives birth to my grandson safely, our family will thank you."
Hu Shanxiang, who was sitting at the bottom, smiled slightly and nodded to the person opposite. Hu Shangyi naturally didn't dare to say, "It's just my job. I don't deserve a thank you from the Crown Princess."
"Then I'll have to trouble Hu Shangyi."
"You're too polite, Princess Crown Princess."
After leaving the Crown Princess and going back to have dinner, she served out the medicine that the Crown Prince had boiled until it was cooked, and only added a drop of spiritual spring water that was diluted a hundred times.
After all, it is well known that the prince is in poor health, and now he is busy fighting on the front line all day long. If he is cured now, it may not be a good thing.
Ruo Wei took the medicine bowl and placed it on the tray. The two of them went to the study where the prince handled government affairs. Zhu Gaochi was surprised when he saw her: "Aren't you pregnant? I sent someone to do it. You don't have to work hard on this job anymore."
"The medicine was prepared by the palace maids. I just checked the temperature and ordered the medicine to be served. It can't be said that I worked hard at all."
Hu Shanxiang handed the medicine over and said, "It's you who's really worked so hard every day."
Zhu Gaochi smiled and waved his hand to take the medicine bowl. He tilted his head and coughed twice. He felt so weak that he couldn't even hold the pen.
In the end, Hu Shanxiang helped write half of it. As soon as the prince recovered from the medicine, he plunged into the vast official duties again.
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