Chapter 495 Changcheng Support
Next to the teahouse, there is a sycamore tree, and a green-covered horse-drawn carriage is parked there quietly.
In the carriage, Wu Yue looked through the window at the entrance of the teahouse: "Miss, she's coming out, is that Concubine Liu?"
Lu Xiang was hugging the heater and dozing with his eyes closed. When he heard Wu Yue's excited voice, he opened his eyes and leaned over to look outside: "Yes, it's her."
Even though she was wearing a veil, it was not difficult to tell that it was Liu Anhui.
"The maid next to her looks unhappy. It seems that Xiao Muheng has taken control of her. Miss, do you think she will tell the Second Prince?"
Lu Xiang: “No.”
"Ah? If Xiao Muheng really threatened her, Concubine Liu would definitely not let it go given her temper."
"Tell the Second Prince, and she will completely fall out of favor."
“Ohhh…”
"Now that it's confirmed that the two have met, can we go now?" Lu Xiang said with a chuckle as he looked at the gossipy Yun Zha.
Wu Yue's face slightly blushed at the teasing of her master: "Miss, I also want to know myself and the enemy in order to win every battle. Liu Anyao is so vicious, she died and it was all over, but Concubine Liu, the accomplice, is really hateful, they deserved it."
"Well, what you said makes sense." Lu Xiang smiled and agreed with his maid in a good-tempered manner: "A'man hasn't come back yet?"
Wu Yue couldn't help but roll her eyes: "I just saw her buying roasted sweet potatoes again."
She admires people who eat wherever they go.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ah Man lifted the car curtain and walked in, holding a steaming sweet potato in his hand.
"Miss, here's one for you, freshly baked." Ah Man carefully took one and placed it on the handkerchief, then handed it to Lu Xiang, then picked up another one, broke it in half and handed it to Wu Yue.
Wu Yue looked at the sweet potatoes that were still in Ah Man's hand: "..."
Should I thank you for generously giving me half of it?
"Miss, I saw a group of soldiers walking down the street, and the fourth young master of the Qiao family was among them." After Ah Man finished dividing the food, she said to Lu Xiang while eating.
Lu Xiang was stunned: "Did you see it clearly?"
"Well, I asked around and found out that this group of soldiers had just been recruited to go to Changcheng for support."
Lu Xiang's face darkened slightly, and after a while he said, "Brother Qiao has always wanted to join the army, but he always gets caught and brought back before he can get far. This time the Western Jin invaded and has already breached the Qixia Pass, and Changcheng is in imminent danger."
The world was divided into four parts: Eastern Wei, Western Jin, Southern Zhao, and Northern Di!
Beidi is a wild and desolate land, especially in winter when no grass grows. However, the hard times also made the Beidi people fierce and brave. Five years ago, Duke Anguo led his army and defeated Beidi severely, forcing them to retreat step by step and surrender. They have been very well behaved over the years.
The Great Wei and the Western Jin had been living in peace, but suddenly the Western Wei launched an invasion. When Emperor Chengde received the news, he almost fell off the throne.
If the Western Jin Dynasty wanted to attack a certain country to strengthen itself, the fastest and easiest way would be to attack Southern Zhao, but this guy actually went around in a big circle to attack them first.
Later, it was learned that the Western Jin Dynasty destroyed the small vassal state of the Wei Dynasty, the State of Chen, and then marched straight to Qixia Pass through the State of Chen, catching the Wei Dynasty off guard.
General Dou, who was guarding Qixia Pass, died in the battle. There was only the lieutenant general and 5,000 soldiers guarding Changcheng. No one could have imagined that Qixia Pass could be breached so easily. When the enemy invaded, Changcheng would have been breached if General Shen had not been ordered to lead his troops from Guanyun City and kill the enemy from behind, narrowly defeating the Western Jin army.
But the Western Jin Dynasty was well prepared. After the first defeat, it reorganized for a few days and attacked again. The 20,000 troops brought by General Shen struggled against the 50,000 troops of the Western Jin Dynasty, and the other places could not be moved easily, otherwise it would give other countries the opportunity to take advantage of the fire. So Emperor Chengde ordered the Ministry of War to recruit soldiers and Marquis Yongyi to lead another 50,000 troops to provide support.
The main hall of the Qiao family.
The atmosphere was solemn. Mr. Qiao and Mrs. Qiao sat in the main seats with grim expressions, and Mrs. Qiao's eyes were red.
The fourth brother didn't tell them clearly until he left today, without even giving them any time to buffer their anger.
The people of Changcheng cannot wait, so the army will set out in the next few days.
Qiao Jingru and Lu Chao hurried in: "Dad, Mom, what happened? Fourth brother sneaked away again? Then dad, send someone to find him back."
Qiao Jingru said anxiously.
Qiao Zhiyan looked at Qiao Jingru and shook his head, saying, "This time is different from the past. Jingyi is a soldier registered with the Ministry of War. If he doesn't go, he will be a deserter, which is the same as treason."
"So serious?" Qiao Jingru knew nothing about officialdom. When she heard Qiao Zhiyan's words, her body swayed involuntarily. Lu Chao, who was standing beside her, quickly supported her.
"Don't be in a hurry, sit down first."
The second brother Qiao Yuanan said: "Every man has his share of responsibility for the fate of his country. Fourth brother has a passionate heart. He is defending his country. We are his closest family members and should not hold him back."
As Qiao Jingyi's elder brother, he naturally didn't want his younger brother to take risks, but as a citizen of the Great Wei, when the country is in trouble, as a man he shouldn't be a coward.
In the past, when the world was peaceful, it was understandable that his father was reluctant to let Jing Yi go to the border to suffer hardships, but now the enemies are invading their Great Wei territory, how can they just stand by and watch.
Mrs. Qiao wiped her tears silently. She knew that her son was doing the right thing, but as a mother she just couldn't accept it.
She did not have a big mind or ambition, nor did she want her son to be promoted to a high position or become famous. She just hoped that he could marry and have children in peace.
There was a moment of silence in the room. After a while, Mr. Qiao sighed and looked at Mrs. Qiao and said, "Madam, don't cry. While he is in the capital these few days, help him pack his gifts. He is going a thousand miles away, and it is hard to avoid suffering in the cold winter."
Wen Ruoxi walked to Mrs. Qiao's side and said softly, "Mom, I'll accompany you back to the house."
Qiao Jingru also hurriedly followed.
…
At night, Mrs. Qiao was upset, so Qiao Jingru waited until she fell asleep before returning to the Lu Mansion.
She asked Lu Chaochao to go back first, and she went to Qixiayuan.
Yunzha heard a knock on the door and walked over to open it.
She saw Qiao Jingru standing at the door and was stunned for a moment: "Madam? Come in quickly."
"Is Xiangxiang asleep?"
Yun Zhe said, "I just finished washing up and haven't gone to bed yet. I'll go and inform him."
Qiao Jingru: “Yes.”
Yun Zha hurried to Lu Xiang's room, and Qiao Jingru followed closely behind.
Wu Yue was carrying some water out: "This servant greets the eldest young lady."
Qiao Jingru nodded absentmindedly.
Lu Xiang had just gotten into bed when he heard Yun Zhe say Qiao Jingru was here. He quickly put on some clothes and got out of bed again: "Please invite sister-in-law in."
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