Return of the Swallow

Xiong Jinshui couldn't help but look at Pang Xiao nervously. This is Prince Zhongshun's one-word hall. Just one word from him can decide his life or death.

Pang Xiao's face was calm, and there was no trace of emotion at all. It was this situation that made Xiong Jinshui fear the most. If Pang Xiao is willing to express his anger, it at least means that he is not so angry that he can't speak.

But what can he do? The Holy One has issued an edict. Who can question it? Don’t you want your head?

"Okay, everyone, please be patient." Pang Xiao finally spoke after a long silence. The noisy scene finally quieted down. Everyone looked at Pang Xiao, waiting for his instructions.

Xiong Jinshui swallowed hard. At this time, he deeply felt that as long as Pang Xiao said a word, his soldiers would immediately rebel regardless of the consequences! And he will also become a dead soul under the sword!

"The Holy One has an edict, and the ministers should only accept it. The Holy One's decision must have its own purpose. How can the ministers question it? Don't say any more!" Pang Xiao rebuked in a deep voice, and then he accepted the edict with both hands and kowtowed his thanks.

Xiong Jinshui breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling relaxed about surviving a disaster and escaping. He hurriedly saluted and went out, as if there was a hungry wolf chasing behind him.

Xie Yue and Xu Wei stood beside Pang Xiao, and when they saw Xiong Jinshui leaving, they couldn't help but sigh with worry.

"When Eunuch Xiong goes back, he may elaborate on what happened here. Then we still don't know how the emperor misunderstood him and how he will treat the prince."

"Let him go." Pang Xiao held the imperial edict in his hand, his fingertips turning white from exertion. "Anyway, we have come to this point. Even if I do nothing, I will still be suspected of having bad intentions."

"Your Majesty, the emperor has made such a decision, and he has really ignored the comfort of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The most important thing now is that the Tatars are about to attack the capital. We should lead the army into the city gate, go straight through the capital to the north of the city to meet up with Dingbei Hou, and cooperate The most important thing is to discuss how to repel the Tatars." Xu Weizhi frowned.

"I also know that this is what I should do now, but the emperor may be waiting for me to disobey the emperor again."

Everyone was silent for a while after hearing this.

If you resist this time, it will be different from before. In the past, the purpose of resisting the imperial edict was to save his own wife and daughter, and it did not harm the interests of others. He just refused to return to Beijing according to the imperial edict. But now if he resists the decree and directly leads the army into the capital, it will be seen as a gesture of forcing the palace to usurp the throne. The history books will criticize him verbally and in writing, and at least he and all those who accompany him will be stained.

Pang Xiao must not allow himself to leave such a stain.

Fortunately, Ji Zeyu used his troops like a god.

Pang Xiao is quite aware of his abilities, and he can still hold on for a while, enough for him to march around Jiashao Valley.

While Pang Xiao was discussing with the counselors, the news of the Holy Emperor's decree gradually spread among the army. Everyone was very puzzled when they heard that the Holy Spirit had made them wait for so many days and finally gave an order to make a detour.

The more straightforward ones were already feeling emotional.

"Aren't you afraid of our prince? Your prince brought us to Beijing to kill the Tatars, but the Holy One is so petty and guarding us as much as he is guarding against thieves. It's really chilling."

"Okay, this is not something we can say." The more cautious ones stopped him and changed the subject: "What did the prince say? Do you really want to take a detour to Jiashao Valley?"

"If you want me to die, I have to die. What can you do?"

Everyone was silent for a moment, and some people couldn't help but think that it would be great if the prince would lead them into the capital.

Such conversations are taking place in every corner of the Pingnan Army camp.

Qin Yining was lying on the wooden couch of the tent, hugging the quilt and looking at the door in trance.

Li Qitian made such a decree because he really didn't trust Pang Xiao at all. If Pang Xiao really wanted to take a detour to Jiashao Valley, he probably wouldn't take her with him.

Intellectually, Qin Yining knew that she was a female prostitute and would not be of any help if she went to the front line and might become Pang Xiao's burden and weakness, but emotionally she was used to spending time with Pang Xiao. Now that we have to separate again, I really can’t bear to part with them.

When Pang Xiao came back, he saw Ji Yun and Bing Tang quietly sewing at the door, while Qin Yining was wrapped in a quilt and lying on his side.

He just thought Qin Yining was asleep, and made a shushing gesture, without Bingtang and Jiyun saluting, and tiptoed to the wooden bedside.

Qin Yining heard the footsteps and immediately looked over.

"Did I wake you up?" Pang Xiao sat down with a smile.

Qin Yining shook his head, "No way, I didn't sleep, I was just thinking about things." He turned over and sat up, casually combing his long and messy hair, "When are you going to leave for Jiashao Valley?"

"The imperial edict has been issued. I have to leave early tomorrow morning to deliver the mission. Otherwise, people will misunderstand that I intend to rebel against the edict."

Qin Yining nodded and said worriedly: "Time is tight, and with so many people at the moment, food and grass are also a problem. Can you cope with it?"

Pang Xiao pinched her cheek with his big hand, "Don't worry, I can handle all this. The only thing I worry about is you. Sister Yi, I can't take you with me to the front line. If it were the same as before, I would have wished I could have gone anywhere. I have to take you with me so that I can feel at ease when you are in front of me, but this time I will inevitably have a bloody battle with the Tatars, and I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you."

"I know." Qin Yining smiled, "I'm not stupid. I'm four months pregnant now. How can following you to the battlefield help? On the contrary, it's inconvenient to recuperate my body. I'm afraid it will affect my health." child."

Pang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, seeing that she was so open-minded and chose the most reasonable path without even having to persuade him. He really liked and admired her. But Qin Yining was about to separate from him, and he really couldn't bear to part with him.

"Sister Yi, where do you plan to go?"

Qin Yining thought for a while and said: "I want to go to Jingang. Mr. Chen there is an upright person. We have lived there for a while, and it is easy to get along with the people. And it is close to the sea. There is something to deal with. There is no other place to go." It is the hub to the south, the only place where grain and fodder must be dispatched. You have to lead the troops and horses to surround the Tatars, and the grain and fodder must keep up. Just go and leave the grain and fodder matter to me."

Pang Xiao looked at Qin Yining in surprise: "Are you going to manage food and armaments?"

"You think I can't do it?" Qin Yining raised her eyebrows and tilted her head to look at him.

The way the watery eyes and long eyelashes flickered suddenly made people feel itchy.

Pang Xiao couldn't help hugging her and said with a smile: "I naturally trust your ability, but I am worried about your health. Originally, I wanted Mr. Xie to stay and take charge of food and armaments for me. In this case, how about I will leave it to you at this time, and leave Mr.

Qin Yining smiled and said: "This is of course good. Mr. Xie is resourceful and thorough in his work. If you think about it this way, I won't be tired, and I can safely find a place in Jingang to wait for the birth."

"Yes." Pang Xiao looked at Qin Yining, sighed for a long time, held her hands and brought them to her lips for a kiss, "I'm afraid I won't be able to be with you during this birth. I can't be with you during the most difficult time. But I want to..."

"Don't say that." Qin Yining touched the corner of his mouth with her finger and said with a smile: "You are here to do serious things, not to go sightseeing. Don't worry, I know how to take care of myself. You will be more beautiful when we meet next time. Son or daughter. "

Pang Xiao wanted to nod his head repeatedly, but for a moment the corners of his mouth raised and he couldn't help but smile.

Qin Yining was amused by his silly look, and comforted herself in her heart. They were only separated for a short time, and they would be reunited when the war was over. Pang Xiao was like a god with his troops, so there should be no serious problems.

Pang Xiao turned over and lay down, talking quietly to Qin Yining, analyzing the current situation, and discussing what might happen in the future.

As for Bingtang and Jiyun, they had already prepared to salute Qin Yining.

Pang Xiao brought ten elite tiger guards to Qin Yining. Qin Yining also had people from the Blue Sky Alliance and Silver Faced Secret Agents around him, so his safety was guaranteed.

In the early morning of the next day, Qin Yining changed into an azure-colored fine cotton cloak, her long crow-green hair was pulled into a loose bun, and she stood beside the carriage with a smile, looking up at Pang Xiao.

"Okay, you have important things to do. The Pingnan Army will leave later, so don't settle here. I will get in the car and set off."

Pang Xiao nodded and whispered: "Don't worry too much. If you have something to do, leave it to Mr. Xie. Everything should be done with your own body as the priority, and the rest is secondary. You don't have to feel at ease here. The second time is to cooperate with A Lan, I am confident."

"I know. I will also do my best to prepare your food and fodder."

Pang Xiao smiled, "I know your ability, but don't be too nervous. Maybe the Holy One will have someone else take care of the food and salary for the sake of face."

Qin Yining chuckled, "Why don't I believe it?"

When Pang Xiao saw her like this, he couldn't help but laugh too.

Pang Xiao picked up Qin Yining and carefully put her into the carriage. He then trimmed her hair and said with a smile, "It's getting late. You should leave quickly so as not to delay your stay at the hotel on the way."

"You should go back too." Qin Yining adjusted his collar for him and said with a smile: "Winning the battle is important, but your life is more important. Take care of yourself. Don't just poop on your hands every year, let alone encounter anything. You have to take care of things by yourself, and you are not allowed to do anything to sacrifice yourself to save others. Promise me, don't make me worry. "

Pang Xiao took her hand and said, "Don't worry, I promise."

The two of them stared at each other and smiled at each other, as if they had each other's image engraved in their hearts.

Xie Yue and Jinghuwei walked to the carriage.

Pang Xiao nodded to Xie Yue again, and the entrustment was obvious in his eyes. Xie Yue had followed Pang Xiao for a long time, so he naturally understood, and bowed his hands with a serious expression.

"Prince, don't worry."

Pang Xiao then nodded, looked at Qin Yining and said, "Go ahead, Haosheng will take care of you, and we can also send more messages."

Qin Yining agreed and saw that Pang Xiao had already got off the carriage and was still looking at her intently. The salute was both happy and sour. The long-term pain was worse than the short-term pain. She put down the curtain and urged: "Let's set off."