Chapter 678 She can go and dares to go
Although Chuzhou is far away from Lingnan, no matter how far away a place is, it cannot stop those who are determined.
Ling Chu did not secretly inform Sang Zhixia of the news. Even those who Ling Chu didn't know all chose to wait after realizing the severity of the situation.
Before the situation becomes clear, too much and unclear description will only make Sang Zhixia, who is far away in Lingnan, worry, and there will be no other benefit.
It was not until Chuzhou City was broken that Sang Zhixia received news sent back from Chuzhou.
Most of the letters said that Xu Yu was fine and nothing serious had happened.
But in fact, Ling Chu and others did not return as agreed before, but stayed in Chuzhou for a long time. This was enough to make Sang Zhixia suspicious.
Those who can be sent out are all useful veterans, their loyalty is unquestionable and their abilities are definitely not bad.
If there is a sudden delay without stating the reason, then it can only be that something unexpected happened in Chuzhou that I am not aware of.
Before Jiang Yubai's handwritten letter arrived in Lingnan, Sang Zhixia had already learned about Xu Yu's injury a day in advance.
Nan Weiwei hugged Sang Zhixia's stiff arm and whispered, "Sister Xia Xia, I heard that although Brother Xu was injured, his life is not in danger."
"Besides, didn't Lingchu and the others say everything is normal? Don't be too anxious for now. Let's find out more."
Xu Minghui also sat nearby.
But Xu Minghui pursed his lips and said nothing.
They knew Xu Yu's personality well. If he was injured, he would probably say that it was nothing. But if he said he was slightly injured, it was definitely not a minor injury that could be dismissed with a few words.
On the battlefield, swords and spears are merciless and the situation changes rapidly.
As a general, Xu Yu did not charge into the front most of the time.
How did Xu Yu get injured?
Sang Zhixia's eyes flashed, and she quickly closed them and said, "Song Liu."
"What are the casualties of the Chuzhou army? Do you have any general idea of this matter?"
The news of the great victory in Chuzhou has spread all over the country. The morale of the Lingnan army is high, and it has long been known as a mighty army.
Only the bravery of the battle results has been passed down by word of mouth by countless people, but only a few people know the situation during the war.
Song Liu whispered, "I've inquired privately. This battle was a complete victory. Our army suffered very few casualties. The city was broken by chaos."
"It was destroyed by the riot inside the city..."
Sang Zhixia murmured and repeated Song Liu's words, and her heart suddenly tightened silently.
Since the city was breached from within, someone must have managed to sneak into the heavily guarded Chuzhou City first.
And the person who led the infiltration...
Sang Zhixia subconsciously grasped the hem of her clothes with her fingertips and said without hesitation, "Explore again."
"We must find out the extent of Xu Yu's injuries. I will go find Elder Qi."
Old Qi was not the kind of person who turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside. When he saw Sang Zhixia, he understood her intention without waiting for her to speak.
Mr. Qi waved his hand and said, "You stay home and take care of the two children. I will leave for Chuzhou tomorrow."
The military doctors accompanying the army certainly have some skills, but when it comes to bringing the dead back to life and treating difficult and complicated diseases, few in the world can compare with Mr. Qi.
Sang Zhixia's eyes flushed uncontrollably, and she said in a hoarse voice, "You..."
"I know you're worried."
Old Qi tapped Sang Zhixia's forehead with amusement and said softly, "That boy is half my son-in-law. I can't rest assured unless I see it with my own eyes."
"Just keep your heart in your stomach."
"If that brat really died in battle, then no one would have dared to hide it from you. Now that everyone is being vague about it, it proves that he's still alive."
Being alive is more important than anything else.
As long as the person is still alive and has a breath left, we will find ways to bring him back.
Sang Zhixia exhaled with difficulty and said hoarsely, "Ordinarily, I should have gone with you and not trouble you to travel so much, but..."
"But there are no women in the army, and Xu Yu is having a hard time walking. If I go there rashly, I'm afraid I won't be able to help, and I'll even attract criticism. I can only ask you for this matter."
Qi Lao smiled kindly and said with his hands behind his back, "Don't worry, girl."
"I've personally gone to check it out, and I guarantee you'll get a Xu Yu with all his arms and legs intact."
Old Qi has a special identity. Even if he knew what the old prince had said before, there are still many things he needs to pay attention to for Old Qi, who has such a sensitive identity and is going to the place where the Lingnan army is without any warning.
Sang Zhixia forced herself to suppress the uneasiness in her heart and said slowly, "Please rest at home for a while. I will go to the palace to ask to see the old prince."
For Mr. Qi to go to Chuzhou, he still needs the old prince’s approval.
Old Qi nodded and signaled Sang Zhixia to go and do his work. After Sang Zhixia hurried away, he sighed with an unclear expression.
People say that people are alive, but even if they are missing arms and legs or blind, they are still alive.
No one could tell what the situation was before meeting Xu Yu in person.
Sang Zhixia was in a hurry to go to the palace, but before she even left the house, a letter from Chuzhou was delivered to her.
When Sang Zhixia learned that Jiang Yubai was going to send someone to pick her up and take her to Chuzhou, she didn't hesitate at all and replied with two words on the spot: "I'll go."
But Sang Zhixia was going to Chuzhou, and even with the escort of the Golden Feather Guards sent by Jiang Yubai, Xu Wenxiu and the others were still worried.
Although Chuzhou is already under the control of Lingnan, it is hundreds of miles away from Jiangnan and other places. No one can tell when Chuzhou will become a battlefield again.
At this critical moment, Sang Zhixia wanted to go to a place where the fighting was going on. This...
Xu Wenxiu was worried for many days, worried about her son in Chuzhou and her daughter-in-law who was about to go to Chuzhou. She couldn't eat or sleep, and she lost a lot of weight in just a few days.
Mrs. Xie knew that Xu Wenxiu couldn't bear to stop Sang Zhixia at this time, but she couldn't get over that hurdle herself.
Taking advantage of the time when no one was around, he took Xu Wenxiu's shaking hand and whispered, "Mother-in-law, if Xia Xia wants to go, then just let her go."
"Look at how distracted she was before. Even if you kept her at home, her soul would have already flown away. Why bother?"
Xu Wenxiu smiled bitterly and said, "That's where the war is after all."
My son is seriously injured now, and my daughter-in-law has to go to the most dangerous place.
Xu Wenxiu sat at home alone, looking at her pair of smart and beautiful granddaughters and grandsons, and her heart was filled with bitterness, unable to smile.
Mrs. Xie was also worried.
But Mrs. Xie thought about it, and suppressed her worry and said with emotion: "Actually, it's a good thing that Xia Xia can go."
"Think about it, mother-in-law. We are all women, and we, the elders, can only sit at home and worry. We never leave the house, and we don't even know what's going on outside. We just pretend to be deaf and blind, and can only wait for others to tell us about the good and bad things."
"Xia Xia is different. She can go and dares to go."
"Let's not talk about anything else. Just the fact that Xia Xia has arrived in Chuzhou gives us at least a rough idea of what's going on with Ou'er. We can finally put our minds at ease. Isn't that a great thing?"
Xu Wenxiu instinctively wanted to refute, but when she turned around and met Mrs. Xie's equally red eyes, she closed her eyes helplessly after a while.
"That's all."
"Those of us who are useless can take good care of the children at home and prevent the young couple from worrying about them. That would be a great help..."
Xu Wenxiu worked hard to prepare herself mentally.
At the same time, the old man in the study looked at Sang Zhixia, who had lost a lot of weight in just a few days, and said in a gentle voice, "Are you really determined to go?"
"Girl, Chuzhou won't be peaceful for long. Once the fighting starts in the south, that will be the line in the middle that the enemy must cross. Have you thought about it?"
Sang Zhixia lowered her eyes and said, "Grandfather, I want to go."
Sang Zhixia received Xu Yu's handwritten letter, which said that everything was fine. Sang Zhixia read it over and over again under the candlelight.
But the fact that Jiang Yubai sent his personal guards at this time, and the cross-verification of information obtained by Sang Zhixia from various sources, was enough to prove that nine out of ten sentences in Xu Yu's letter were lies.
Sang Zhixia didn't believe a word of it.
Sang Zhixia couldn't feel at ease unless she saw the situation with her own eyes.
Seeing this, the old man smiled softly: "Okay."
"The young prince has sent the Golden Feather Guard to pick you up. I think he's prepared to escort you all the way to safety. But don't go alone. Take Mingyang and Yanyou with you."
Sang Zhixia was just about to say that the place they were going to was not very safe, so why bother bringing these two kids along.
The old man waved his hand to interrupt her hesitation and said gently, "These two children are both talented. If given the opportunity in the future, they will sooner or later make a name for themselves on the battlefield."
"You're already fifteen, not too young anymore. I'd like to go out with you and see what a real battlefield is like. It's better than staying at home and just reading military books. It's just a way to broaden my horizons."
More importantly, with these two little ones following him all the way, even if they can't help Sang Zhixia in any way, they can at least be someone to entertain and talk to on the road.
Sang Zhixia wanted to say something but stopped herself.
The old man smiled and said, "That's settled."
"You've spent so much time and effort raising them. Now that they're just beginning to spread their wings and their young tigers are roaring in the mountains, it's time for them to do something for you."
"Call those two little ones over here on your way out. I have something else to tell them."
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