These words seemed to have exhausted all his strength, and finally, he said one last thing softly.
"Okay, I'm going to take a nap."
Mao Zixiao nodded quickly, helped Guan Zhixin cover herself with the blanket, and then went out.
Guan Zhixin slept for a long time.
In his dream, he saw the gentle former Crown Prince Li Wenci again, and the beautiful and extraordinary woman Fu Shiyu.
There was also a blurry male figure.
He was carrying a child, dressed in armor, with a resolute face and wounds on his body.
He was the one who handed the child over to him.
"Your name is Guan Zhixin, right?"
He said, "Shiyu said that you are very smart and loyal, and that you are the Crown Prince's man."
Guan Zhixin nodded slightly, because the people who heard the Crown Prince's name were pleased.
The general then handed the child over to him.
“I am injured and will not live much longer. This child is the Crown Prince’s only flesh and blood in this world. I… entrust her to you. You must raise her.”
"Remember, her name is Jing Chun."
"The scenery is bright and the spring is warm, the spring breeze is gentle and the rain is nourishing. This is her mother's blessing to her."
Mao Zixiao nodded blankly, the grief brought on by the prince's suicide dissipating the moment he saw the child.
Looking into the child's eyes and brows, a powerful will surged from the depths of his heart, inspiring him to take each step he had taken to where he was today.
After handing the child to him, the general turned away.
However, the little boy he was leading kept looking at Jing Chun and refused to leave.
The general squatted down.
"At thirty, let's go. I'm bringing you with me today so that you'll remember this moment."
"You are my disciple, and she is the one I must protect. From now on, she will be the one you protect. You've grown up; remember to protect her, understand?"
Gu Erli nodded firmly, then glanced at Jing Chun again before leaving with the general.
And after so many years, it seems he has seen that child again.
He grew up and became a general, and he truly continued to protect that child.
With that in mind, he was relieved.
late at night.
Guan Zhixin slowly opened her eyes.
Mao Zixiao, who was dozing off, woke up immediately upon hearing the noise and rushed over.
"Master, how are you?"
Guan Zhixin shook his head.
"I'm fine, I'm much better now."
"Go and get me some paper and pen."
Mao Zixiao nodded quickly.
Guan Zhixin wrote for a long time, then handed the two sheets of paper to Mao Zixiao.
"These are things from the young master's bundle back then."
"This is something that Master Fu Shiyu gave to Master for self-defense. After so many years of research, I have finally figured out its use. Giving it to Shen Hechuan today can also be considered as giving it to the young master."
"Give this to Shen Hechuan and tell him that as long as this is made and put into this, it can counter that giant crossbow and make the Qi army retreat."
"With it here, Shen Hechuan won't make things difficult for you."
Mao Zixiao looked at the two pieces of paper in his hand and nodded slowly.
"Okay, Master, wait for me, I'll go give it to him now."
But Guan Zhixin stopped him.
"No rush, listen to me first."
"Although our current personnel have scattered, our underground network remains."
"If I go there in the future, go find the young master and tell her that you are now her person, and everyone in the Guiyuan Sect will obey her orders, understand?"
Mao Zixiao nodded, but tears streamed down his face.
"Master, why are you telling me all this? I don't want to hear it. I don't want to follow the young master. I only want to follow you."
"You're just too tired right now, you'll be fine. I'll go find the imperial physician for you, he'll definitely cure you."
Guan Zhixin shook his head.
"It's no use, I know my own body."
I've survived long enough.
"For so many years, I always thought I was doing the right thing."
"However, it was the young master who enlightened me."
“Young Master is right. If the former Crown Prince could see that the people are prosperous and the country is peaceful, he would definitely not think of rebelling again.”
"Over the years, these things have become my obsession, not the obsession of the former crown prince."
Fortunately, it's all gone now. I understand it's not too late, but before...
Guan Zhixin's voice trembled.
"It's my fault... I've harmed the young master, I'm so sorry..."
“Child, if… you truly care for your master, then go and protect her in your master's place. Consider it… an atonement for my sins…”
After Guan Zhixin finished speaking, he had no more strength left. His hands fell limply to his sides, and he slowly closed his eyes.
"Master, Master..."
Mao Zixiao stared blankly at his falling hand and gently shook it.
However, his eyes were closed, and he was no longer breathing.
the next day.
The craftsmen in the military camp took the blueprints to Shen Hechuan.
"Your Majesty, although the drawing shows the shortcomings of that large crossbow."
But we're so far away, we can't get there, and there's no way we can destroy it!
Shen Hechuan frowned.
"You mean to say that this blueprint is useless?"
The craftsman nodded.
"That's one way to put it."
Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan's anger flared up again.
"This guy, even at a time like this, still dares to play tricks. I'll go and behead him right now."
With that, he picked up his sword and charged forward menacingly.
However, when he led his men to Guan Zhixin's tent, they found that Guan Zhixin was already dead.
Mao Zixiao huddled beside Guan Zhixin's bed, staring blankly ahead, as if he had no strength left.
Shen Hechuan frowned slightly as he watched this scene.
"Dead?"
Shen Hechuan's anger surged, "Letting him die like this is really too easy for him."
He looked at Mao Zixiao.
"He's dead, so I'll kill you!"
Mao Zixiao then seemed to see Shen Hechuan and slowly raised his head.
I have something for you.
He looked at Shen Hechuan and spoke, word by word.
"Master said that as long as we have this thing, we will definitely be able to defeat Daqi, and in the fastest way, we will ensure that Daqi will not make a mistake again."
"However, I want to see Her Majesty the Empress."
Shen Hechuan sneered, pointing his longsword directly at his neck.
"Even at this point, you still won't give up and are still trying to play tricks."
Mao Zixiao, however, tilted his head back, showing no sign of resistance or fear whatsoever.
Even when the longsword pierced his skin, he didn't change at all.
This appearance piqued Shen Hechuan's interest.
He then sheathed his longsword.
"Fine, I can let you see the Empress, but don't blame her for killing you then."
Mao Zixiao nodded.
"Then I'd be happy to do it."
As he spoke, he handed the two pieces of paper in his hand to Shen Hechuan.
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