Chapter 107: Heaven and earth can bear witness to this good marriage!
The night wind was howling, and it roared like thunder in the alley in front of the abandoned corner gate.
"Release the arrow."
A low command like a night owl quietly broke the silence.
Shen Yunchao gave the order in a deep voice. As soon as he finished speaking, several cold rays of light shot out from the dark alley, shooting like meteors, and in an instant they shot down the torches in the hands of the Black Armor Army patrol team one by one.
The fire went out, and the world instantly fell into a dead darkness.
Immediately, the sound of killing arose!
The loud clanging of weapons clashing resounded through the night sky, accompanied by growls, shouts, and screams, as if the gates of hell had suddenly opened.
The light suddenly disappeared and Princess Guang'an was suddenly in darkness. She could not see the situation clearly. She only felt a strong wind blowing towards her.
Before she could even scream, she was pulled into a strong chest by a strong arm.
Before she could stand firmly, Shen Yunchao had already held her tightly in his arms with one arm, and the sword at his waist was unsheathed, drawing a sharp arc of light.
"Don't be afraid, hold me tight." He whispered in her ear.
Princess Guang'an's heart was shocked. Before she could come to her senses, he protected her back with one hand and swung his sword with the other hand, flying left and right like an eagle flying over the treetops, with his cold light hitting the target with one strike.
He was killing the enemies almost at close range. Several times when the black-armored soldiers tried to get close, he chopped off their heads with a backhand sword. Blood splattered on his ink-black cloak. The strong smell of blood was surging with heat, which was frightening.
In this melee, his aura was cold and steady, his moves were sharp and decisive, and each of his swords was clean and sharp without any unnecessary movements.
The night wind blew the hair on his forehead, his dark pupils glowed with a cold and dim light in the night, and his calm and handsome face was like a god of war breaking through the sky in the night.
Princess Guang'an hid in his arms, clearly hearing his violent heartbeat and the hot temperature of his palm sliding across her waist every time he drew his sword.
Her heart was pounding uncontrollably, threatening to jump out of her chest.
She had seen his cold and aloofness in the court, and his decisiveness in killing on the battlefield, but she had never imagined that one day, she would be in his arms, witnessing him killing one enemy after another for her.
The fire finally started again. It was the patrol team of the Black Armor Army who tried to light torches, but they were immediately extinguished by Shen Yunchao's men, who took advantage of the situation to kill all the remnants.
In the blink of an eye, the patrol team of the Black Armor Army was completely wiped out, with corpses lying everywhere and blood flowing like a river.
Shen Yun looked at the tip of his sword dripping with blood, and glanced down at Princess Guang'an who was still in his arms, "Your Highness, are you okay?"
Princess Guang'an looked at his face so close to her, her heart beating like a drum, and she was speechless for a moment.
She nodded, her voice trembling a little: "I'm fine. General Shen saved my life again. Ah Yue is very grateful."
Shen Yunchao glanced at her, his eyes lingering on her slightly red cheeks, and his tightly pursed thin lips raised a little arc. In just a moment, he restrained his expression and ordered the soldiers behind him in a calm voice: "Put on the armor of the Black Armor Army, arrange in the original formation, and enter the palace immediately."
The elite soldiers responded immediately, turned over the corpses on the ground, quickly took off their armor and weapons, and changed their clothes.
Shen Yunchao looked at Princess Guang'an and said, "Take your people back first. You are few in number and it will be difficult for you to be discovered."
He looked back at his team and said, "We still need to find a guide to lead the way. The Black Armored Army has a fixed patrol route and passwords. If we mistakenly enter a forbidden path, we may be exposed."
Princess Guang'an took a step forward without hesitation, her eyes determined: "I am familiar with every secret door, every patrol time and route. I will lead them into the palace."
Shen Yunchao stared at her for a long while, his eyes slightly gloomy, but he did not stop her.
"Okay." He said, "You go in front and I go in the back. If anything unexpected happens, we must not fight to the end."
"I know." She looked at him and whispered, "You and I both have to live. I still have a lot to say to you."
In the night breeze, the two men's eyes met and they nodded in tacit understanding.
The next moment, Princess Guang'an wiped the blood off her face and turned back into the pretty and thin eunuch. She led the fake black-armored army and quietly stepped into the abandoned corner gate.
The night was as dark as ink, and the numerous walls of the palace seemed like huge rocks pressing down heavily, covering the dark imperial city completely.
The wind passed through the glazed tile eaves, blowing the strings of swaying white lanterns, making the lights flicker, as if an invisible murderous aura was quietly wandering around.
Princess Guang'an was dressed in a blue-gray eunuch's robe, with a slender figure, and walked particularly quietly in the night.
She walked in front of Shen Yunchao, pointing out the familiar path. The group changed into black armored military uniforms and followed closely behind.
Whenever there were lights and figures of guards ahead, she would always say a few words in advance and lead them through secret passages and side halls or around the palace walls, avoiding all patrolling guards and secret sentries.
"Ahead is Chengqian Gate. There is a remote imperial ditch around it, which leads to the back wall of Changchun Palace from the path in the imperial garden." Princess Guang'an whispered to Shen Yunchao. Her voice was soft but firm and powerful.
Shen Yunchao nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on her back.
He thought that he had brought a secret surprise attack army, but he never imagined that she was the one who single-handedly led them to tear a gap in the deadlock.
Just as they were crossing the Imperial Canal, two patrolling black-armored soldiers arrived in the distance.
"Stop!" the patrolman shouted loudly, and the flash of torches illuminated the faces of the team.
Princess Guang'an remained calm and stepped forward, shouting, "How dare you stop me on patrol? I am the Crown Prince's attendant, and I have been ordered to escort the secret medicine! Concubine De's condition has suddenly changed, and she needs someone to protect her. I'm afraid someone will take advantage of the night to do something bad. If something important is delayed, can you afford it?"
The two guards looked at each other, and seeing her arrogant expression, they did not dare to act rashly. When they heard her mention the Crown Prince and Concubine De, they became even more suspicious.
"Do you have the prince's warrant?"
Princess Guang'an raised her eyebrows and said coldly, "If you are here to stop me, why don't you go to the Military Affairs Office and ask! If you delay the treatment of Concubine De, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince blames you, I will make you lose your heads!"
The two men began to panic, and saw that behind the young eunuch were elite black-armored soldiers with murderous faces. Now in this palace, apart from the prince's attendants who carried out orders, who else could mobilize the black-armored soldiers? The two men hurriedly lowered their heads and dodged, making way.
Only after she had completely passed through the last secret door of the Imperial Garden and stepped into the small side door on the back wall of Changchun Palace did Princess Guang'an turn around and smile at Shen Yunchao.
"Brother Yun Chao, are you satisfied with my guidance?"
Shen Yunchao stared at her. There was a little sweat on her forehead and her hair was a little messy, but there was no fear in her eyes, only clarity and courage.
He bowed and saluted, and whispered: "It is Shen's honor to have the princess lead the way."
There was a slight sound from the palace door, and the lights in Changchun Palace suddenly lit up.
When Concubine De heard the report from Aunt Chun, she hurried out of the inner hall to greet her.
Her hair was a little messy and her eyes were slightly red, and it was obvious that she had not slept well.
"Yue'er! You're back!"
Princess Guang'an quickly stepped forward, held her mother's hand, and choked up a little: "My daughter is fine, and she brought the person back."
The assassins sent by Defei's mother's family immediately lined up and came forward to pay their respects to Empress Defei.
Concubine De nodded, and immediately ordered Aunt Chun to take them down and settle them in seclusion. She raised her eyes slightly, and her doubts fell on the group of black-armored soldiers. She swept her eyes over everyone one by one, and finally stopped at Shen Yunchao, who was in the lead.
Shen Yunchao stepped forward and saluted in front of everyone, and whispered, "I am Shen Yunchao, the humble general, and I am sorry to bother Her Majesty the Virtuous Consort."
Defei looked at him intently for a long time before she let out a long sigh of relief.
"You are still alive..." She murmured, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. She immediately raised her eyes and said solemnly, "I'm afraid our Yue'er's life will really be in your hands."
Shen Yunchao took a step forward slowly, bowed his head and saluted, speaking sincerely:
"I dare not speak of my feelings rashly, but the princess has protected us all the way to the palace, putting herself in a position of imminent death. If I can survive this night, I will protect her in the name of the world and with the rest of my life, and I will never let her down."
The night wind was blowing gently, the branches of flowers in the courtyard were swaying lightly, the lights were hidden, and only a few dim lights were left to illuminate everyone's faces.
Concubine De stood outside the palace, her eyes lingering on Shen Yunchao for a long time.
He was dressed in pitch-black armor, his aura was less sharp, but more calm and reserved.
His eyebrows were as sharp as swords, his eyes were like stars, his nose was straight and his mouth was wide, his figure was tall and straight, and even in this palace full of nobles, he did not lose the slightest bit of his heroic spirit.
When he sneaked into the palace just now, he planned every step carefully, and was calm and experienced in every detail. He was not startled or panicked when faced with danger, and his calmness was reassuring.
Defei's anxious heart finally calmed down the moment he came back with his daughter.
She was silent for a moment, with some emotion in her eyes.
"General Shen is young, but he can command a large army and march like a god. He is also very handsome. He is truly a son of a general and a pillar of the country."
Her praise was not empty words, and her tone revealed a mother's expectation for her daughter's future.
Princess Guang'an was standing beside Shen Yunchao. She naturally understood the meaning of her mother's words. She curled her lips and lowered her head in embarrassment.
As expected, Concubine De looked at her daughter, her tone gentle but meaningful: "In this chaotic world, the war is not over, and the road ahead is difficult. I intend to entrust you to General Shen. Are you willing to marry him?"
Princess Guang'an slowly raised her eyes, her gaze firm and without hesitation: "My daughter has already made up her mind. If it is not for him, I will not marry him."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De was startled and stared at her daughter for a long time. She saw that her eyes were shining and her expression was calm, as if she had already given up her life.
Her heart suddenly ached, she sighed, raised her hand and called her daughter to her side.
"You have been spoiled since childhood."
She stroked Guang'an's hair, her eyes full of pity: "If I could meet such a good man, I wouldn't stop you."
After saying that, she turned to Shen Yunchao, her eyes showing a bit more of the solemn tenderness of a mother of the country.
"General Shen."
Shen Yunchao stood straight, clasped his fists and said, "I am here."
Defei slowly took her daughter's hand, then reached out and took Shen Yunchao's hand, and solemnly placed the fair and tender hand in Shen Yunchao's palm.
Her voice was not loud, but she was extremely moved and almost choked with sobs.
"This is my daughter, who I have raised with great care. She is of royal blood and the one I will always cherish. From tonight, I entrust her to you. I hope you will protect her and love her, and live up to her infatuation."
Shen Yunchao only felt a warmth in his palm. That soft hand held him quietly, the fingertips trembled slightly, but it did not retreat.
He knelt down, his expression as solemn as a mountain:
"Don't worry, Madam. If I, Shen Yunchao, don't die tonight, I will protect her with my life in the future."
"If I can be at peace, the only thing I wish for in the rest of my life is Liyue. The heaven and earth can bear witness to Shen's heart!"
Concubine De shuddered slightly, and finally nodded with tears in her eyes: "Okay, okay... If you can really survive this night, when the dust settles, I will ask the new emperor to grant you marriage."
Princess Guang'an looked at the pair of hands clasped together, her nose felt sore, and finally she smiled, like a cherry blossom blooming at night, diluting the solemn atmosphere in the night.
The wind suddenly picked up and the night became darker.
But at this time when the enemy was at the gates and the storm was about to come, a heaven-sent marriage was quietly arranged in the palace.
When the three people's eyes met, an indescribable tacit understanding quietly arose, as if they entrusted their respective destinies to each other under the silent palace walls tonight.
Just as the emotion had not yet faded, there was a loud bang from the palace gate outside, and a sharp arrow pierced through the air and pierced into the pillar in front of the palace, and flames rose.
"There are assassins! They are thieves in disguise of the Black Armored Army. Quickly surround Changchun Palace!"
Sharp shouts tore through the silent night; the Black Armored Army's encirclement finally arrived!
Concubine De was horrified and turned around suddenly: "But someone has exposed our whereabouts?!"
Shen Yunchao stood with his sword drawn, tilted his head and said in a deep voice: "Back off!"
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