Chapter 310: Victory News from the Front, He Will Be Back Soon
"What a son of Princess Anyang!"
Duan Qingye restrained his smile and looked at me with a burning gaze.
"You have your mother's character!"
"Your mother was like this back then. She knew exactly what I felt for her, but she still chose to be loyal to her country."
He turned around, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.
"However, I respect your choice, just as I respected hers back then."
Gu Junze was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "General, the war has lasted too long, and countless lives have been lost. If we cease fire this time, the people of both countries can live and work in peace."
"Ha!" Duan Qingye sneered. "That's a nice thing to say! If you hadn't threatened me with that poisonous creature, how could I have withdrawn so easily?"
Gu Junze raised his eyes and looked directly into Duan Qingye's eyes.
"Whatever the method, as long as it can prevent more deaths, it is worth it."
Duan Qingye narrowed his eyes and his expression became serious.
"You and I both know that this is just a temporary compromise."
He paused, "But I promise you, I will not go back on my word regarding the return of the six cities and the survey of the border."
"As for that poison," Duan Qingye's voice turned cold, "If the Eastern Jin dares to play tricks, the Zheng Kingdom will never sit idly by and wait for death!"
Gu Junze nodded and stood up to straighten his robe.
"Tomorrow, I will come with a ceasefire agreement."
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Duan Qingye's voice came from behind him.
"I really want to know how much of you are like her."
Gu Junze paused slightly without looking back.
“No matter who I follow, I am still myself.”
After saying this, he strode out of the tent, and his back quickly disappeared into the thick night.
Duan Qingye stood alone in the tent, his eyes fixed on the dead warhorse, his expression complicated and indecipherable.
"Yes, you are yourself after all." He murmured softly, as if talking to himself.
The next morning, the two armies were on the battlefield.
Gu Junze and Duan Qingye met in a makeshift tent and signed a ceasefire agreement.
Wang Wu's expression was uncertain, and he was obviously surprised and confused by this sudden turn of events.
But faced with a situation that has become a foregone conclusion, he can only accept reality.
Gu Cheng'an, however, was on his way back to the camp with a puzzled look on his face.
He couldn't help but ask, "Brother, Duan Qingye was so aggressive yesterday, why did he suddenly soften today? He even offered to return the city?"
Gu Junze glanced at his brother and said in a deep voice, "Cheng'an, there are some things that knowing too much is not good for you."
Gu Cheng'an was stunned and wanted to ask more, but was stopped by Gu Junze's gaze.
"Return to the camp to sort out military affairs and set off for Beijing tomorrow." Gu Junze gave the order, his voice leaving no room for doubt.
Gu Junze handed over all subsequent matters to the head coach Wang Wu.
He is now eager to go home.
His wife is still waiting for him...
On the way back to Beijing, the soldiers laughed and talked, their joy beyond words.
But Gu Junze kept his brows furrowed and his expression solemn.
"Brother, what's wrong with you?"
Gu Chengan rode closer and asked with concern, "Didn't we win?"
Gu Junze shook his head, "This is not victory, it's just temporary peace."
Gu Cheng'an was puzzled. "But we took back the city and secured the border. Isn't this a victory?"
Gu Junze did not answer, but just looked into the distance with a deep gaze.
He knew that a bigger storm was brewing in the capital.
The news of the army's triumphant return soon spread back to the capital. In the court, all officials congratulated each other and the atmosphere was festive.
Only Prince Su's face gradually turned ashen as the report unfolded.
"What? A ceasefire?" The emperor looked at the report in surprise. "Zheng State voluntarily returned the city?"
Prince Su stood aside, suppressing his anger and trying his best to remain calm.
"Father, this is strange," he said in a deep voice. "Zheng State wouldn't show weakness for no reason. There must be something fishy going on."
The third prince raised his eyes and glanced at Prince Su, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes.
"Amitabha," he murmured softly, "The end of the war is a blessing for the country and good news for the people."
Prince Su sneered, "Third brother, what do you mean? Are you and the State of Zheng having some hidden agenda?"
The Third Prince was unmoved, "The killing has stopped, and everyone is happy."
The emperor waved his hand, stopping the two men's quarrel. "Enough! In any case, a ceasefire is a good thing."
"As for why Zheng Guo suddenly changed his attitude, Gu Junze will naturally report in detail when he returns to Beijing."
After the court meeting, Prince Su hurried back to his palace with a gloomy face.
"Damn it!" He slammed his fist on the table. "I finally got the chance to kill Gu Junze, but it was ruined by such an unexpected turn of events!"
A trusted aide in the palace quietly stepped forward and whispered, "Your Highness, please calm down. I just received news that Gu Junze met with Duan Qingye alone the night before the armistice."
Prince Su's eyes lit up, and a cold light flashed.
"Oh? It seems there's something else going on here."
He sneered, "Pass on my order to investigate the content of the meeting between Gu Junze and Duan Qingye. Don't miss any details!"
"yes!"
The confidant took the order and left, with murderous intent in Prince Su's eyes.
"Gu Junze, do you think you can rest easy after returning victoriously?"
Live quietly in the capital.
Chu Ruohan had just received the victory news from the front line, and the heavy stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.
These days, she waited in agony every day, fearing that the poisonous smoke would really be released into the battlefield and cause an irreversible tragedy.
"Young Madam, the prince will be back soon." Yuling's face was full of joy.
"Yeah." Chu Ruohan nodded, her hand subconsciously touching her slightly bulging belly, her eyes full of anticipation.
The separation during this period made her realize more and more how much she missed him.
She stood in front of the window for a moment, sighed softly, turned to Yuling and said, "Let's go back to the Chu family."
"Yes. I'll prepare the carriage right away." Yuling responded and retreated.
The early summer sunshine shone on the carriage, and Chu Ruohan looked out the window at the bustling streets outside.
The people all had happy faces as they talked about the news of victory on the front line.
The corners of Chu Ruohan's mouth rose unconsciously... She might have known how persistent Princess Anyang was back then.
The carriage stopped in front of the Chu Mansion, and Chu Ruohan slowly got out of the car holding Yuling's hand.
As she stepped through the door, a small figure stumbled towards her.
"Mother...mother..."
The childish voice was full of joy. Xuan Ge'er opened his little arms and rushed straight towards Chu Ruohan.
Chu Ruohan squatted down, hugged her son tightly in her arms, and kissed his soft hair.
"My dear Xuan, I miss you too..."
Chu's mother hurried over from the inner courtyard and saw this scene.
"This child calls for his mother every day, as if he knew you were coming today and was waiting at the door early in the morning."
Chu Ruohan picked up Xuan Ge'er and felt his warm little body pressed against her.
"Yes, mother and Xuan'er are also in tune with each other."
"Let's go inside and talk."
Mother Chu looked at her daughter's belly and said with concern, "You can't overwork your body."
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