The white shadow was Dongfang Run. After blocking an arrow for An Qingran, he fought with the ambushed self. Dongfang Jin was stunned for a moment, and was also grateful. At the same time, the soldiers of both sides saw something unusual and rushed over like crazy, regardless of whether the hostages had reached the team or not...
In the chaos of the fight, Dongfang Jin protected the child in his arms and stretched out his other arm to hold An Qingran in his arms. At this time, An Zhongtao had rushed up with his men. The deputy general protected the three of them in front of him and retreated to the back. The soldiers' shouts were deafening. Dongfang Jin knew that everything was going according to plan.
He brought his wife and children to the military tent quickly. As soon as he entered the tent, he was stunned, his eyes moist: "Father? Why are you here?"
"I'm here to pick up my prince." Emperor Yunqi was also wearing military uniform, and he looked decadent and had a look on his face that hadn't been seen for a long time. He then cast his gaze on An Qingran who was holding the child, "I have a legitimate grandson?"
An Qingran stepped forward and handed the child over. Emperor Yunqi held the child carefully in his arms with a loving smile on his face. The child had woken up early and did not cry. His eyes rolled around and looked at Emperor Yunqi. He did not smile and seemed to be in a daze. The emperor said happily, "My grandson saw that I did not cry. Obviously, I can still live for a few more years."
Dongfang Jin smiled bitterly: "Father is now in good health, and he will have a long life ahead of him...Father, are all the soldiers here? Is this a last-ditch battle?"
"Yes, I don't want to drag it on any longer. We can decide the winner with just one battle. Besides, the Queen Mother will not be willing to exchange hostages. Today, it turns out that she has done something secretly. I was not without defense. They are unpopular now, and the people have spread the news of their misconduct. Therefore, we have an 80% chance of winning by taking this opportunity. What's more, I am also acting according to the Crown Prince's brilliant plan. It's just that this is a risky move. Whether it succeeds or fails, we will know today." Emperor Yunqi's tone was full of the domineering aura of an emperor. Dongfang Jin was very moved when he saw it.
This is the father in my childhood memory.
"Your Majesty, please set up the formation here. I will go out and lead the troops to deal with the aftermath." Dongfang Jin said as he put on the unused armor in the tent. An Qingran did not stop him, but there was worry in his eyes.
Dongfang Jin smiled at her: "When I come back, we can go back home. Take good care of Ran Er and don't let him disturb Father."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yunqi just said to be careful. When he was about to leave the tent, Emperor Yunqi stopped him again: "Soldiers who surrender will not be killed."
Dongfang Jin nodded.
An Qingran also left the tent.
The big tent was on the hillside, and she could clearly see the cruelty of the battlefield below. The shouts of killing were deafening, and the wind brought a fishy smell, the smell of blood. She looked far away, but could not see Lou Wanyue and Dongfang Run on the battlefield. She remembered everything that happened at that time. If he had not blocked the arrow for her, she would have died without a doubt.
But what about him now?
He was injured and surrounded by thousands of soldiers. Would he?
An Qingran's heart tightened, but she saw Dongfang Jin riding a white horse with silver armor, leading a group of people to charge forward. The two sides fighting in one place were torn apart like a large piece of cloth, and Dongfang Jin went straight to the Queen Mother.
An Qingran could see clearly from his high place that his own army was stronger than the enemy's. It was obvious that the empress dowager was also prepared, as many soldiers rushed over from behind. However, they were less prepared than Emperor Yunqi, so the signs of defeat were already apparent.
An Qingran let out a long sigh. This war had lasted for so long, and the people were suffering and complaining. It was time to end it. This result was similar to what she expected, but she hoped it could be more satisfactory.
I hope nothing happens to cousin Lou, the child, and Dongfang Run.
She prayed.
Although they were rebels, they had their reasons and they were orthodox. She could plead for them, and Emperor Yunqi would probably listen to her.
Dongfang Jin said that he had a grudge with Dongfang Run, but Dongfang Run saved his life, so this made sense.
She was conflicted, and the guards in front and behind her were careful, holding their shields, fearing that another arrow would be shot from anywhere.
For this arrow, An Qingran would never forgive the Queen Mother.
Suddenly, Dongfang Ran started crying, and An Qingran had to turn around and go back into the big tent. At this moment, generals kept coming in and out to report on the battle situation, so An Qingran carried her to another big tent.
She coaxed the child softly, "Your daddy will win soon, please don't cry, okay? Are you worried too? When you grow up, you can share your daddy's worries."
Dongfang Ran was probably frightened by the cruelty of the war and began to cry. His tears made An Qingran's heart upset. She was inexplicably worried. Could something happen to Dongfang Jin?
Thinking of this, I couldn't hold it any longer.
She went out again with the child in her arms.
But he was stopped back.
She had no choice but to turn around and sit back. At this moment, she heard the guards outside yelling at someone. It was Ren Dong. She cried out in surprise. The door curtain was lifted, and Ren Dong limped in. When she saw An Qingran, she chanted a Buddhist prayer and fell to the ground. "Crown Princess, you are back. I am glad to see you. They didn't let me follow them, so I came to exchange hostages and secretly followed them. I was caught as a spy just now. Fortunately, someone knows me... Let me see the young master."
Hearing the child crying, Rendong wiped her tears, walked forward and picked up Dongfang Ran. Strangely, Dongfang Ran seemed to know her and stopped crying in her arms.
An Qing then said fearfully: "This is a war, not a joke. Why did you come along? If the emperor finds out, you will be punished."
"Even if you want my head, I cannot wait peacefully at home. My heart is about to burn. How can I stay in the palace?" Honeysuckle said anxiously while holding the child. Because she was in a hurry, her clothes were torn and her face was dirty. She looked like a refugee. No wonder she was caught.
"Where is the prince?" asked Honeysuckle again.
"Leading the troops."
Ren Dong hesitated for a moment, as if he wanted to ask something. An Qingran understood: "If Dongfang Run is willing to surrender, his life will not be in danger, but..."
Honeysuckle looked embarrassed: "That's not what I meant."
"I know what you're thinking. Is there any need to hide it from me?" An Qingran smiled bitterly. She was not very successful as the matchmaker. Dongfang Run had no such feelings for Rendong at all.
Poor her heart.
Honeysuckle didn't seem to care: "I am the Crown Princess's person. As long as the Crown Princess doesn't despise me, I will stay with you for the rest of my life."
An Qingran said nothing.
She looked a little anxious.
Honeysuckle comforted him, "The prince will be fine. You know the prince's kung fu best."
Although An Qingran also knew this, how could she feel at ease as swords and guns are blind? She went to the door from time to time, but the guards came back with nothing to report. In the central military tent next door, people were coming in and out, and it was very busy.
As the sun gradually set in the west, the guards who came in reported that the army had advanced with overwhelming superiority and was about to attack the rebels' palace.
An Qingran's heart finally settled down.
The battle was finally won.
She was almost exhausted and sat in a chair, looking a little dazed.
Honeysuckle held the child in one hand, poured her a glass of water, and approached carefully.
An Qingran noticed that the wound on her leg seemed to have almost healed: "How is the palace doing recently?"
"Very quiet." Honeysuckle smiled and said, "After this rebellion, the former concubines no longer have the energy to intrigue against each other, but have started to pay attention to the emperor. The emperor's health is getting better day by day, but I heard that he has been unable to sleep day and night recently because he is worried about the crown prince. Also, I heard that An Ranyue has gone crazy, and Prince Kang is worried now. He runs to the palace all day long, and occasionally asks about this and that when he passes by the East Palace, but the guards all say they don't know."
King Kang?
Hearing these two words, it seemed like a lifetime had passed. After so long, she had completely forgotten him.
No matter what happened in the past life or what happened in the present life, as long as he doesn't plot against her anymore and doesn't do bad things, she doesn't need to worry about him. Two words: not worth it.
Only after experiencing life and death can one see through everything. She experienced a real death, but brought hatred with her. She has lived a life of agony and has decided that for the rest of her life, she will only live for herself and for the people she loves.
By evening, the army returned to the camp and the battle was a great victory.
The Queen Mother was captured, Dongfang Run was injured and fell off a cliff, his life or death was unknown, and the others were scattered and were not seen.
The army returned.
People lined the streets to welcome them, setting off firecrackers and playing auspicious music.
Finally returning to the East Palace, An Qingran handed the child to Ren Dong, and she and Dongfang Jin disguised themselves and left the palace, bringing a large group of secret guards. When they returned to the edge of the mountain, it was already dark, and torches were lit. Such a large group of people made the battlefield as bright as day. Although the body had been cleaned and buried, the bloody smell in the air was still very strong, so strong that it rushed straight into the nose.
An Qingran was about to vomit, and Dongfang Jin put a cool pill into her mouth. Instantly, the cool air rushed to her head, and she felt much clearer. Dongfang Jin led everyone to the mountain. There were still traces of fighting on the mountain. Trees were broken, and there were broken weapons. There was blood in the soil, and several trees had been burned black by fire. This was truly a battlefield!
An Qingran sighed. War was still hard for her to accept.
Even after experiencing the brutal fights in the palace, one cannot truly face the blood and rain.
Finally they climbed to the top of the mountain. There were fewer traces of fighting in the lush forest, but there were arrows everywhere, and some were still on the ground and trees. An Qingran pulled out an arrow and held it. This arrow was from Dongze's side. Obviously, they forced Dongfang Run to come to the mountain. Dongfang Jin did not see Dongfang Run fall off the cliff with his own eyes. When he arrived, he only heard the report from his subordinates that Dongfang Run had a shoulder injury and was fighting and retreating. When he retreated to here, he jumped down.
"He saved me..." An Qingran murmured.
"Yes, that's why I brought you back." Dongfang Jin's face was cold, and no one knew what he was thinking.
"Cousin Lou and the child should have escaped, right?"
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