Chapter 849 The Two Reunite (First Update)
It was already late, and there was only a faint moonlight at the city gate, but it was enough for Shangguan Yan to recognize that the group that came to greet her was not Gu Jiao and the Black Wind Riders.
She took two steps forward, stared intently at the man at the front of the line, and said, "Raise your head."
"Yes!" Chang Wei raised his head as instructed, looking at the most honored woman of Great Yan.
Despite the long journey, Shangguan Yan showed no signs of fatigue. Her beautiful face was calm and dignified, and her demeanor was graceful and proper, exuding an air of royal nobility.
Chang Wei glanced at it once and quickly lowered his eyes.
Shangguan Yan said calmly, "You are General Chang Wei. I saw you in the Xuanyuan family's military camp when I was young."
Chang Wei didn't know whether he should be flattered or feel cold and guilty.
He is now fully aware of the crimes committed by the Nangong family, and as a confidant of the Nangong family, even if he did not directly participate in the persecution of the Xuanyuan family, he indirectly aided and abetted the evildoers and committed many sins.
Especially recently, he led his troops to fight against the Black Wind Cavalry, which was tantamount to an open betrayal of the imperial court.
It's unclear how the Crown Princess will deal with him.
He had thought it through. He knew he deserved whatever punishment he received, but his men were just following orders and were innocent. He would atone for his sins with his life if necessary, and he only hoped that the Crown Princess would not take her anger out on the Quyang garrison.
Shangguan Yan took two steps closer to him, reached out her hand, and bent down slightly to help him up: "General Chang, you have worked hard guarding the city. Please get up."
Chang Wei was taken aback.
He looked at Shangguan Yan in disbelief. There was not a trace of cunning in her beautiful face; she was genuinely praising him.
Although Shangguan Yan was unaware of what had happened in the city, judging from Chang Wei's subservient attitude towards her, he clearly did not seem to be colluding with the Nangong family. In other words, Chang Wei had likely already been recruited by her own daughter-in-law.
It would be best to make peace; being attacked from both sides would only cause suffering for her dear daughter-in-law.
Moreover, with a major battle imminent, it is not appropriate to punish Chang Wei and the rebels for their crimes, no matter how serious they may be. It would be better to let them atone for their sins and serve the court well.
The Crown Princess's magnanimity only highlighted the ugliness of the Nangong family. Chang Wei felt even more guilty. He dared not stand up and knelt down on one knee again: "Your Highness, I am guilty!"
Shangguan Yan said softly, "We'll talk about the crime later. The ground is cold, so get up first and let your soldiers get up too."
The mere mention of the cold ground brought tears to the soldiers' eyes.
The soldiers were deeply moved, not expecting that the Crown Princess would care about them.
This is not an era that judges people by their appearance, but Shangguan Yan, as a woman, possessed a beauty that could topple kingdoms. Countless men of courage would be willing to go through fire and water for her. In addition, she was of noble status and had a broad vision and a heart for the world.
At that moment, everyone felt that what they had been waiting for was not the Crown Princess of Great Yan, but their god.
They are willing to fight for the gods, no matter how difficult the war may be, they will go even if there are millions of people against them!
Wang Man dismounted and walked towards the city gate. His gaze fell on Chang Wei and the others, and he frowned: "Aren't you the rebels from the Nangong family? Where are the Black Wind Cavalry? Were they all killed in action?"
That's a very unpleasant remark.
What rebels or not?
Her Highness the Crown Princess said they are meritorious officials! They are the regular army of the imperial court!
Chang Wei said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "So it is General Wang. The Black Wind Cavalry is camped in the city. Because we just won a battle a few days ago and severely damaged the Liang Kingdom traitors, I dare to tell my brothers to rest well in the camp while I go out of the city to welcome the Crown Princess."
His explanation was undeniably clear.
First, the Black Wind Cavalry not only survived the battle, but also won a brilliant victory.
Second, the Black Wind Cavalry and the garrison have a very good relationship; they're practically brothers.
Third, he didn't like people looking down on the Black Wind Riders like that!
Although they were enemies at first, the Black Wind Cavalry earned the respect of the entire garrison with their blood! This is the most powerful force in the Great Yan Dynasty, and there is no room for argument!
Wang Man didn't pay attention to the implicit defense of the Black Wind Riders in his words; he was simply utterly astonished: "Who did you say won the battle? What battle did they win?"
Chang Wei straightened his chest and said with a tragic yet proud expression, "The North Gate was deliberately sabotaged. The Black Wind Cavalry forged a wall with their own flesh and blood. Twenty thousand cavalrymen fought desperately against eighty thousand Liang troops, not only beheading Liang's Grand General Chu Feipeng, but also losing fifty thousand Liang troops!"
Wang Man's jaw nearly dropped in shock: "What...what did you say? Chu Feipeng is dead?"
That was a divine general whom the Liang Kingdom had only seen once in a century. He was the soul leader of the Liang Kingdom's eastern expedition. With him around, there was no battle they couldn't win.
When Wang Man first heard that Chu Feipeng was the commander-in-chief, he found it extremely troublesome. On the way here, Wang Man racked his brains trying to figure out how to deal with Chu Feipeng. But before he could even throw a punch, Chu Feipeng... had his head rolled on the ground.
impossible!
No one can kill Chu Feipeng!
Shangguan Yan thought to herself, could it be Jiao Jiao?
Besides her, probably no one else would have the guts to behead Chu Feipeng.
But thinking of Chu Feipeng's strength, Shangguan Yan felt a chill for Gu Jiao, wondering if she was injured.
In front of outsiders, Shangguan Yan suppressed her worry for Gu Jiao and smiled with relief: "I was overjoyed to hear this good news as soon as I arrived in Quyang. If Father Emperor knew, he would be delighted as well. This time, we were able to defeat the Liang army not only because of the Black Wind Cavalry, but also because of General Chang's defense of the city and his assistance from all sides."
Chang Wei clasped his hands and said, "Your humble servant is ashamed. I was of little help in the battle against the Liang army at the North Gate and dare not take credit! It was the four experts sent by Her Highness the Crown Princess who performed exceptionally well in the battle, giving our army a divine boost."
Shangguan Yan was slightly taken aback: "I didn't arrange for any experts to come to Quyang."
Now it was Chang Wei's turn to be surprised: "Weren't they sent by Her Highness the Crown Princess? But they claim to be reinforcements from the imperial court, and they even have a letter written by Her Highness the Crown Princess herself."
After saying this, Chang Wei took out a letter from his pocket that had been warmed by his body, held it above his head with both hands, and presented it to Shangguan Yan.
After presenting it, he suddenly felt he had been too abrupt. Should he have given it to a palace maid? Would something that a rough man like him had touched defile the Crown Princess's hands?
But which one is the palace maid?
Huan'er, dressed as a little eunuch, stood next to the Crown Princess; no wonder he didn't recognize her.
Shangguan Yan took it herself.
Chang Wei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, she was also a little nervous and excited. The Crown Princess had an incomparably noble royal air, but she did not put on airs of being a high and mighty royal. She was truly an approachable Crown Princess.
Shangguan Yan looked completely bewildered after opening and examining the package.
It was definitely her handwriting, but she didn't remember writing this letter.
Her personal seal was also stamped on it.
What exactly is going on?
"Oh, right, and this too, it's said to be your token." Chang Wei took out a token from his pocket and presented it to the Crown Princess again.
Shangguan Yan took it in her hand and looked at it. Wasn't this the money exchange token she had given to Xiao Heng before she left? If he didn't have enough money, he could take it to the money exchange to withdraw silver.
So you mean?
Is Ah Heng here?
Wasn't Aheng supposed to go to Cangxue Pass to resolve the troubles between Chen and Zhao? Could it be that Aheng changed his plans and came to Quyang to meet up with Jiaojiao?
This possibility cannot be ruled out.
Chang Wei didn't hear the eldest grandson of the emperor, so it seems that Aheng came here incognito.
Indeed, the eldest grandson of the emperor could not openly appear in Quyang City on his way to Cangxue Pass.
Forget it, why is she making wild guesses here? She'll understand everything when she sees Ah Heng.
Shangguan Yan couldn't wait to see her son and couldn't wait to march with the army. She got into the carriage and said to Chang Wei, "I remember now, there was such a thing. It was my confidant. Lead the way, I want to go to the military camp to see them!"
"yes!"
Chang Wei mounted his horse.
Shangguan Yan pushed open the car window and said to Wang Man, who was still immersed in the silence of Chu Feipeng's death, "General Wang, the army is now in your hands. I trouble you to lead the troops to the camp to meet me."
"Yes." Wang Man snapped out of his daze and clasped his hands in response.
The carriage entered the city gate and sped into the night.
Shangguan Yan took a deep breath and pinched her fingers.
Hurry, hurry, even faster.
She wanted to see her son; she couldn't wait any longer.
Having missed so many years in the past, she now cherishes every day she can see her son.
The carriage stopped at the military camp.
"Your subordinate..." Chang Wei began.
"No need to announce their arrival." Shangguan Yan dismounted, wanting to surprise her son. "Which tent are they staying in?"
"They all live next to the young commander." Chang Wei led the way, pointing to several tents in the middle. "There are three over there. The tent on the left houses two people, one extremely handsome and the other a very powerful expert."
Handsome? A highly skilled expert?
Isn't that Ah Heng and Long Yi?
An oil lamp was lit inside the tent, casting the silhouette of a man on the tent flap, seemingly reading by lamplight.
This hard work is definitely Ah Heng's.
And that perfect nose bridge and brow bone contour, it’s definitely Ah Heng’s.
Shangguan Yan, carrying the Crown Princess's python robe, couldn't contain her excitement and strode over, pulling back the curtain!
"Son--"
As soon as she entered, she saw the man in the tent, and the word "son" caught in her throat.
(End of this chapter)
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