Ye Chutang's expression was calm as he asked calmly, "How can we confirm that this news is true? Where is Ah Feng's body now?"
There was dead silence in front of the hall.
No one expected Ye Chutang to react like this after hearing the news. For a moment, everyone thought that she was too sad and unwilling to accept it, which was why she reacted like this.
Chen Songshi sighed deeply. "Ye Yunfeng and his men fought tooth and nail to defend the city. We were outnumbered, and only thanks to him were we able to hold out for so long. Feng Cheng from Xiecheng later led his troops to support us, but by the time he arrived... both sides had suffered countless casualties. Feng Cheng sent people to search for Ye Yunfeng for a long time before finally finding him, but, but..."
He looked away reluctantly, as if he didn't know how to continue.
Ye Chutang looked at Chen Yanchuan intently, "So, Afeng's body is still in Duzhou?"
Chen Yanchuan pursed his lips slightly.
"Four days ago, Feng Cheng had already ordered someone to escort Afeng back to the capital. Calculating the time, they should arrive in half a month."
This is to escort the coffin back to Beijing.
Ye Chutang asked again, "Is there anything else mentioned in the military report?"
Chen Yanchuan was slightly startled, "You mean..."
"When Afeng left, I gave him a personal amulet. This might be his only relic." Ye Chutang said, "If there's a chance, I'd like to know if the amulet is still there."
Shen Yanchuan looked at her, his dark eyes clear yet sharp.
He had a vague suspicion and pondered for a moment. "The letter said that due to the intense fighting on the battlefield, many of the soldiers' bodies were unrecognizable. The same is true for Afeng..."
"Yanchuan!"
Chen Songshi couldn't help but call him again.
Why should I tell her in such detail about such a bloody and cruel thing?
Isn't this another stab in her heart?
Ye Chutang nodded, "I understand, thank you, Prince."
She bowed again towards the door of the imperial study.
"Chu Tang entered the palace today and was impulsive and abrupt. I hope Your Majesty and the others will forgive me."
A palace attendant hurried out of the hall, approached Ye Chutang, and said carefully, "Second Miss Ye, His Majesty said that you were deeply concerned about your brother and did nothing wrong. General Ye also bravely sacrificed his life defending the city. He was truly loyal and courageous! You... please accept my condolences!"
Ye Chutang nodded and then took his leave.
Chen Yanchuan lowered his eyes and looked at her. Just as he was thinking about how to start, he heard a strange and low voice coming from behind him.
"Achuan, go and see him off."
Ye Chutang looked past the crowd and saw a tall figure standing in the imperial study.
Marquis Dingbei, Shen Youyan.
Ye Chutang recognized his identity almost immediately.
He was dressed in black armor and had a sword on his waist. Even from a distance, one could still sense the murderous aura from him.
He looks to be about forty years old, but one can still tell how handsome he was when he was young.
His eyes fell on Ye Chutang.
Ye Chutang didn't expect that the first time he met Shen Youyan, the situation would be like this.
The murderous aura on Shen Youyan seemed to have faded a lot, and he nodded slightly at Ye Chutang.
There is no better son than a father.
He had been curious about Ye Chutang for a long time, and after meeting him today, all his previous thoughts and doubts were answered.
——A woman like this is naturally different from others.
No wonder Achuan admires it so much.
Chen Yanchuan nodded, "I'll take you there."
At this time, Xiaowu finally came back to his senses.
She raised her face in a daze, her eyes filled with confusion and puzzlement.
Just now...what were they talking about?
She opened her mouth, but no syllable came out.
Ye Chutang lowered his eyes and gently took her hand.
"Xiaowu, let's go home."
Xiaowu's tears suddenly burst out. (End of this chapter)
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