Chapter 251 This is Military Merit
Chapter 251 This is Military Merit
The chill of early spring had faded, and the evening breeze had become a little warmer, but Gu Ruyu still felt cold all over.
She could only walk back dejectedly.
She used to think that as long as she danced well, she would be able to amaze everyone and then choose a husband of her dreams. However, the Green Waist Dance on Jin Ming Pond made her unable to hold her head up in the circle, and she was too embarrassed to continue dancing. This year, she finally got in touch with the prince of the Duke's Mansion, but everything was ruined by Lin Wanhui.
The more Gu Ruyu thought about it, the more tears fell. She felt extremely aggrieved, and what she didn't understand was that Su Jin had obviously left Yong'an Marquis Mansion, but why did she always feel that her life seemed to be getting better and better, and more and more people yearned for her?
She couldn't figure it out, so she could only return to the marquis's mansion, which made her depressed and anxious. She closed the door of her room, and after thinking it over, she ordered the maid to bring paper and pen, and she decided to write a letter to her second brother.
Even though he was sent into exile, the country never strictly prohibited his family from writing letters. However, no one knew when this letter would be delivered and whether they would be able to find Gu Ziyun after it was delivered.
In other words, the probability of this letter reaching Gu Ziyun was extremely low, but Gu Ruyu still picked up the pen and started writing.
I've been away for half a year and I miss you so much. The mansion is a mess now and my mother doesn't have the ability to manage the household...
Gu Ruyu wrote on and on, and only when she finished did she realize she had written three full pages.
She sighed and ordered someone to deliver the letter, hoping that her second brother could receive it. She felt that her second brother was the only one who could help her now.
Think about Gu Sui Yu's brothers again. Gu Zixuan is in the northwest and is now a fifth-rank commander. Gu Zilu just won the top three honors in the imperial examinations. Their family is really thriving. What about her?
My own mother can’t do that. Su Jin has clearly left the Marquis’ Mansion, but Lin Wanhui is still a young lady. If my father really likes her that much, wouldn’t Lin Wanhui have been the mistress long ago?
As a result, Su Jin had been away from home for half a year, and Lin Wanhui was still a young lady. She only got the rights of housekeeper, and Lin Wanhui began to be complacent. No one knew what she was happy about!
Is the power of a housekeeper important? Of course, being the mistress is more important!
It's like picking up sesame seeds and losing watermelons.
Gu Ruyu became more and more annoyed.
No one knows when Gu Ziyun will receive the letter.
While she was thinking, Gu Ruyu's personal maid came in and whispered in her ear.
"Miss, Miss Lin said that she wants to bring you together with Prince Rui."
"ha!"
Gu Ruyu laughed, she thought Lin Wanhui was crazy!
"Prince Rui? The Emperor's biological brother? Ha, my mother is really crazy!!"
Gu Ruyu gritted her teeth. Even if she was not smart, she knew it was impossible!
If Prince Rui thought highly of me, why would he have waited until now?
It was Prince Rui who accompanied the emperor to the Jinming Lake. Coupled with the twenty lashes of the cane, Gu Ruyu was traumatized. Whenever she thought that the people who beat her were the emperor and Prince Rui, she would subconsciously tremble all over.
And you're trying to match me up with Prince Rui?
Ha, do you have to be so crazy?
Gu Ruyu gritted her teeth and said, "You don't have to listen to what they say from now on. Close the door and don't see anyone!"
From today on, Lin Wanhui has nothing to do with her. Even if Su Jin doesn't want her daughter, she will no longer follow Lin Wanhui!
The situation in the Marquis's Mansion seemed to be going downhill, while the war in the northwest was becoming more and more intense.
When the spring breeze blew into the capital, it was still raining and snowing in the northwest. Horses' hooves trampled on the muddy mountain roads, leaving thousands of gullies and ravines. The shouts of the Huns were rude and scary. Gu Zixuan wiped the cold rain off his face, revealing the dry and flaky corners of his lips. Last year, the young man in the capital was dressed in fine clothes and riding a horse, but now his face is tanned and he is thinner, but his facial features are more three-dimensional. His once pure eyes are now much deeper, hiding a cold murderous intent. Such a Gu Zixuan has become a qualified warrior, sharp and strong, like the sharpest knife that can break through the world.
"Zixuan, the Huns are outflanking us from behind. Damn it, these animals are quite smart and have learned how to outflank us!"
Yin Zhengnan has also become more stable. He is much thinner than Gu Zixuan. He has transformed from a pampered young master into a sturdy soldier. He has a circle of rough stubble at the corners of his mouth and his hair sticks to his dark face. When he opens his mouth, his white teeth dazzle people, showing others that he once lived an extremely luxurious life.
Gu Zixuan didn't say anything. He became more and more calm, and most of the time he was silent, with only a pair of sharp eyes scanning the surroundings coldly and cautiously.
"Keep leading to the col!"
At Gu Zixuan's command, Yin Zhengnan naturally cooperated with all his strength, and the group hurriedly entered the valley despite the pursuit of the Huns.
When the Hun leader saw Gu Zixuan entering the valley, he immediately burst into laughter.
"You all say that Gu Zixuan is full of tricks and as cunning as a jackal on the grassland. In my opinion, he is just so-so. Once he enters the valley, we will attack him from both sides. I will personally bring Gu Zixuan's head to the Khan for wine!"
The leader was very proud in his heart, and his face was full of arrogance and boasting. However, when he really entered the valley, he finally discovered that the prey was me.
On the cliff, Song Yingjie led archers to ambush. Once the Huns entered, the rocks on both sides were dropped to block the exits, and the rest was a massacre.
Gu Zixuan used himself as bait and a team of several hundred people to destroy the Huns' 3,000 cavalry!
The arrows falling from the sky seemed to have eyes, and each one pierced through the armor of the ferocious Huns. Soon, the battle was over, and the entire valley was flooded with blood. Gu Zixuan stepped on the corpses on the ground, found the Huns leader, gripped the knife tightly, and chopped off the leader's head.
This is military merit.
He wiped the blood splattered on his face with his calloused hands, then looked back while holding the leader's head high. All around him and on the top of the mountain, there were thunderous shouts.
"Dazhou! Dazhou! Dazhou!"
"We will win! We will win! We will win!"
For a moment, everyone was excited, and the belief in victory was rooted in their bones and blood. Gu Zixuan knew that as long as he had this belief, he would win!
Soon, the battlefield was cleaned up, and Gu Zixuan led his troops back to the camp to report to generals Liu Cong and He Bi.
Liu Cong's attitude towards Gu Zixuan has gradually changed over the past six months, and he is even now willing to let go of some of his people and allow him to act alone.
He Bi was even more fond of Gu Zixuan. Firstly, this young man was indeed capable and was really suitable for the battlefield. Secondly, this man was the grandson of Marquis Yong'an. Marquis Yong'an Gu Zhao had been the immediate superior of He Bi's father. His father was able to survive thanks to Gu Zhao who saved his life on the battlefield. Therefore, He Bi also took good care of Gu Zixuan.
As for the last reason, it is the material support from Hexi Su family and Gu Suiyu.