Seeing how cute she looked, Xiao Mingzhan couldn't help but pinch her pink cheeks and said lovingly, "What's there to be angry about? This is what I wanted to say."
The two of them walked slowly to the small garden in the courtyard. The warm winter sun shone through the gaps between the leaves and fell on them, warming their hearts.
Sitting down on the wooden chair in the pavilion, Gu Xinran spoke slowly, "In fact, you all had already predicted that Zhongzhou would be in chaos, which is why my uncle's 20,000 Southern Guards and your several thousand Imperial Guards have never returned to their base."
Xiao Mingzhan looked at the clever girl in front of him with admiration, "Well, when we leave the capital, my father may realize that his decision was wrong and that something serious will happen, so he gave me half a tiger talisman, which can be used to mobilize part of the army and act at my convenience.
Tomorrow, after I've dealt with the corrupt officials and rebels in Jinzhou Prefecture, I'll have to set off for Zhongzhou. General Duan will lead his troops ahead early tomorrow morning."
The separation came unexpectedly, and Gu Xinran was nervous. Her uncle and Xiao Mingzhan were going to quell the rebellion, and they were invincible. She had to prepare as many personal belongings as possible for them.
I couldn't help but look at the person in front of me. His face was pale and his figure was a little thin. I felt uneasy. "You haven't recovered yet. Can you not go?"
Xiao Mingzhan smiled and touched her head, "You have to go, don't worry, everything will be fine. You forgot that I have a space. If I encounter danger that cannot be resolved, I can hide."
Gu Xinran knew that space was useful, but it wasn't a panacea. In her previous life, she had space but still died. If someone attacked her from behind, she would still be injured or even killed.
Emei frowned slightly, and said worriedly, "Don't be careless, it's hard to guard against hidden arrows!"
Xiao Mingzhan reached out and gently smoothed her slightly wrinkled brows, took her small hand and held it gently, thinking to himself that even for such a good young wife, he had to take care of himself, "Don't worry, I will be extra careful."
The two of them were flirting with each other when a discordant voice interrupted, "You two are really good at avoiding idleness. This place is really nice."
When she heard the voice, Gu Xinran knew it was her eccentric cousin and quickly pulled her hand away.
He replied calmly, "Brother Yunchi, come and sit down. It's so comfortable here in the warm sunshine."
Duan Yunchi ignored Xiao Mingzhan's disdainful look and sat down on the other side of Gu Xinran.
Duan Yunchi put away his playful smile after sitting down, and said sullenly: "Mingzhan told you, uncle will lead his troops north to Zhongzhou tomorrow, and Yuchen will be accompanying him. Grandpa Gu, Grandma Gu and Aunt Gu are worried."
Ah! Gu Xinran finally realized that his brother had been training in the military camp these days, but had not yet officially joined the army.
Thinking of the anxious expressions of the elders, her heart sank. She stood up and walked towards the middle hall, followed by the other two.
When I entered the middle hall, I saw Grandma Gu wiping her tears. For more than ten years, her eldest grandson had lived by her side and they had never been separated. Now she was suddenly leaving, and to quell a rebellion, she couldn't bear it.
Grandpa Gu and Mother Gu had red eyes and looked sad, while Brother Gu and Uncle Gu were whispering to them.
The atmosphere in the room was depressing, but Gu Xinran was in a much better mood. She thought that her uncle would protect her elder brother to some extent. Her elder brother was good at martial arts, and as long as she didn't get carried away and rush forward recklessly, her life would be safe.
Seeing the three elders so worried, they spoke to comfort them, "If you don't carry a gun and I don't carry a gun, who will protect Dalan and who will protect our home?
A soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier! Since we have agreed to let Big Brother join the army, we must be prepared for him to go to the battlefield.
Don't be sad, Grandpa and Grandma, Big Brother is good at martial arts and has quick reactions, and Uncle and Big Brother Xiao are watching over us, so it's okay."
A few people thought about it and realized that they should have known that this day would come since they agreed to let the child go to the military camp for trial and allowed him to join the army.
I can only force myself to relax and force a smile.
Brother Gu looked at his sister with gratitude. He had to go to quell the rebellion, but he couldn't bear to see his family sad. So Ranran was the best at persuading people.
Uncle and Xiao Mingzhan looked at her with burning eyes. What you said is very good!
Although Gu Xinran spoke with great righteousness, she was also quite worried and couldn't help but nag, "Brother, you must listen to your uncle when you go into battle. Don't be so brave. Also, don't chase after a desperate enemy. With your skills, you will definitely be able to protect yourself. Remember not to be too ambitious. We are new soldiers and we have to take one step at a time."
Brother Gu nodded and kept his sister's words in mind.
After explaining this to Brother Gu, Gu Xinran looked at Duan Qingyan and said, "Uncle, you have to be careful too. Nothing is trivial on the battlefield. I can't help you much. Please wait a moment. I'll go get some life-saving medicine."
After saying that, he stood up and went to the third courtyard.
Fortunately, I recently consumed two hundred-year-old ginsengs and made a lot of super-quality ginseng and antler pills. I also prepared a lot of medicines for various injuries, so I brought some more for them. I also gave each of them two small bottles of spiritual spring water, which can not only detoxify but also replenish physical strength and spirit.
Gu Xinran prepared a small package for each of the three people. The contents were the same: a bottle of super-quality ginseng and antler pills, two packets of wound medicine, and two bottles of spiritual spring water.
There is space for Xiao Mingzhan’s package, but the superficial work cannot be skimped on.
When my uncle learned that the small bottle contained the long-famous Spirit Gathering Water, he was very excited. He held it in his hand and looked at it again and again, and couldn't let it go.
I thought to myself that it was such a blessing to have a capable niece, it would give me more lives.
My uncle and Xiao Mingzhan collected the gifts, expressed their gratitude, and then said goodbye. They were about to leave as a pile of military and government affairs were waiting for them to deal with. Doctor Ling and Duan Yunchi also followed them.
Brother Gu can stay at home and spend time with his family.
The elders of the Gu family gradually accepted this reality and hurried to help prepare things, such as making meat sauce, making pancakes, boiling eggs... They were so busy that they had no time to rest.
A mother's worry about her child even when he is thousands of miles away is vividly reflected.
The next morning, before dawn, the whole family, led by Duan Yunchi, came to the north gate city wall to see the uncle and nephew off.
Below is the strict, solemn and majestic Zhennan Army.
Brother Gu, dressed in armor, looked majestic. As a personal guard, he followed closely beside the general and stood not far from the city gate.
A moment later, Duan Qingyan waved the flag in his hand and shouted loudly: "Let's go!"
At the command, a team of 20,000 people marched towards Changning County in Zhongzhou.
Everyone watched them go away until their shadows disappeared, and then they reluctantly turned back.
There was silence all the way, everyone felt empty in their hearts and had no desire to speak.
When passing Caishikou, I found that it was more lively than usual, with a lot of people coming and going, and even many soldiers setting up the stage and maintaining order.
Gu Xinran took a few more glances, and Duan Yunchi explained, "Today at 3:15 PM, all the guilty officials and traitors will be beheaded here as a public display."
Gu Xinran looked up at the sky. The sun had just risen. "It's still early. Why are you so busy already?"
The other members of the Gu family also looked at Duan Yunchi curiously, waiting for his answer.
"That's because there are too many people to be beheaded today. We have to prepare in advance and start verifying their identities early, otherwise we won't be able to finish the beheading by 3:45 PM."
Endless numbers of people? Everyone was shocked. Gu Xinran asked in surprise, "How many people are going to be killed?"
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