When Shen Wenxiu, the first aide under Duke Wei Heng received the news, he pondered for a moment and clapped the feather fan in his hand, "If it breaks, the Marquis of Jin Yue will probably run away!"
Without hesitation, he summoned Yuan Wu and ordered him to quickly recover the princess and the Marquis of Jinyue with his Qingqi. He came in person to ask for an audience with Wei Henggong Yao Hong.
Yao Hong was hungover and couldn't wake up until he was forced to wake up after more than half an hour.
Yao Hong washed his face several times with cold water and woke up.
He banged the table and said angrily: "It turns out that Cheng Qianyu's previous behavior was just to deceive me. Shuzi dares to play with me, I want him to look good!"
Shen Wenxiu said with a calm face: "I didn't expect that the Marquis of Jin Yue would be so forbearing and cunning at such a young age. He pretended to be obsessed with sensuality every day without any intention of returning to his country. We were deceived by him. This man has such a deep scheming. Don’t keep it.”
Yao Hong ordered: "Wenxiu, you quickly send fast horses and light boats, both on land and water, to capture the people. If they cannot be captured alive, there is no harm in executing them on the spot."
"Lord, I have sent General Yuan to go," Shen Wenxiu said with clasped fists: "But Princess Tianxiang is traveling with the Marquis of Jin Yue. The princess has been strong-willed since she was a child, and the generals in the army are afraid of her. If she insists on protecting her, it will be difficult for her to do so. succeed."
Yao Hong took off his sword from the wall and handed it to him: "Lead the army in person and capture the Marquis of Jin Yue. No matter who stands in his way, kill him with one blow. No need to show mercy."
Shen Wenxiu took the sword and went forward.
When he reached the door, Yao Hong called out to him, "Wenxiu, if the Marquis of Jinyue can't catch her, you have to bring Tianxiang back to me. She is the only princess in our country. There is still a use for me to keep her. I can't take advantage of Jinyue." That cunning boy."
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It was said that Cheng Qianye was halfway on the road and ordered Mo Qiaosheng to tie up Liu Lu and Chunxin and throw them off the carriage.
The group continued on their way.
After driving for several miles, Yao Tianxiang's trusted followers were waiting by the roadside with several handsome horses.
Everyone got off the car and changed their horses, and ran all the way towards Dingtao County at the junction of Wei State and Song State.
Cheng Qianye sent a secret letter a few days ago and contacted Xiao Jin and Zhang Fu. They agreed to meet at Jishui Ferry in Dingtao, Song Dynasty.
At midnight tonight, Xiao Jin, He Lanzhen and others will personally lead a naval force to advance along the Jishui River to meet Cheng Qianye.
Halfway through the journey, the noisy sound of horse hooves came from behind. General Yuan Wu led a group of light cavalry in pursuit.
Yao Tianxiang stood in the way, holding a riding whip and scolding: "Yuan Wu, why do you want to intercept me? Could it be that you intend to assassinate me?"
Yuan Wu was originally afraid of this princess who had always been unruly.
Being scolded by her, he panicked. He rolled off his horse and knelt down to salute: "Why did the princess say this? The general, under the orders of the military advisor, asked the princess and the consort to return. The princess and the lord are close relatives, so why run away? Please move back and follow me later, everything can be discussed easily."
Yao Tianxiang snorted coldly: "I am traveling according to my mother's loving orders. No matter who Shen Wenxiu is, she still dares to meddle in my business."
She flicked the whip in her hand and pointed it at Yuan Wu: "You also know that my brother and I are close relatives. How dare you stop my car? Get out of my way quickly, or else I will meet my brother when I get back." , I need you to look good!”
Yuan Wu secretly complained in his heart, blaming Shen Wenxiu, Military Advisor, Military Advisor, you have sent me a good job. After all, the princess and the lord are brother and sister. They are having trouble now, but they are better later. But I, old Yuan, are not human inside and outside. .
So Na Na was speechless, stepped out of the way, and watched helplessly as Yao Tianxiang and the Marquis of Jin Yue rode away on horseback, not daring to pursue them again.
After a while, Shen Wenxiu personally led the army to pursue him, and saw Yuan Wu leading a group of soldiers standing blankly on the roadside.
Shen Wenxiu reined in his horse and asked, "Why did the general stop moving forward?"
Yuan Wudao came up with the reason.
Shen Wenxiu raised the sword in his hand: "Now that the master's sword is here, we must chase the Jinyue Marquis. If the princess blocks him, don't worry, we will kill him together."
Then he and Yuan Wubing split into two groups.
He ordered Yuan Wu to pursue the enemy along the road and land. He ordered his navy troops to lead the boats and boats and sailed upstream along the Jishui River.
Cheng Qianye and his party galloped to the bank of Jishui River, got on two fishing boats prepared in advance, and headed for Dingtao along the Jishui River.
At midnight, Dingtao Ferry was in sight, and everyone was excited.
Behind them, dots of lights appeared on the dim river surface, and three huge building ships looked like giant beasts parading in the river and sea in the dark night, swallowing huge waves and chasing after them with exhaust wind.
On the tall ship's turret, the torches were brightly lit.
Shen Wenxiu stood on the bow of the boat and shouted from afar: "The fishing boat ahead must stop quickly, otherwise don't blame us for being ruthless."
Yao Tianxiang got out of the cabin and said coldly: "Ru Wu? What are you going to do with Wu Wu! Do you still dare to take my life?"
Shen Wenxiu raised the sword in his hand high: "I am ordered by my lord to capture Cheng Qianyu. If there is anyone who blocks his way, no matter who he is, he will be killed without mercy!"
All the boatmen responded in unison, and arrows like raindrops flew from the boat.
Yao Tianxiang hid in the cabin and ordered the fisherman to row faster.
She said with a white face: "Whether you can escape next depends on fate. I am no longer useful."
I saw several red horse boats with long, narrow hulls and light weights laid down on both sides of the ship. Several sailors were sitting on each boat, rocking the oars to break through the waves, and approaching quickly.
Soon, soldiers wearing black leather armor jumped onto the fishing boat.
Everyone on the boat, including Cheng Qianye and Yao Tianxiang, drew their swords to fight.
In a small space, Mo Qiaosheng was able to defeat ten with one, his sword was as bright as water, and his long legs were as fast as the wind, knocking down the enemies who jumped on the boat one by one into the dark Jishui River.
However, there is a huge disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves. More and more enemies are jumping up to us. The situation is critical, and it is almost impossible to resist them at the first sight.
At the moment of despair, several tall warships appeared faintly on the upper river. The ships were traveling very fast and went straight down the river. Standing on the bow was a majestic and heroic young general, none other than He Lanzhen.
Cheng Qianye was overjoyed and said to Yao Tianxiang: "Quick, take off your coat, jump into the water, and we will swim over."
The fishing boat at this moment was full of Patriot soldiers, and the water was extremely deep, and it was about to capsize in an instant.
Without saying a word, Yao Tianxiang and Sima Tu took off their coats and jumped into the river. They lived in Weiguo, a country full of lakes and ponds, and were good at water.
Cheng Qianye took off his coat and said to Mo Qiaosheng: "Qiaosheng, let's go!"
Mo Qiaosheng blocked the weapons of several enemies, turned around and shouted: "Master, go first, I will stop you!"
Cheng Qianye was suddenly stunned. She thought that since Mo Qiao was born, his urine would cast a shadow on the water and he would be afraid of going into the water. He must not be able to swim.
She hesitated for a moment, and an enemy's blade struck her in the back. Cheng Qianye jumped forward and felt a stab of pain in his back.
Mo Qiaosheng shouted loudly and took out the curled sword in his hand. It flew into the man's chest and snatched Cheng Qianye's life.
He grabbed Cheng Qianye by the collar and threw Cheng Qianye far into the water.
Cheng Qianye instantly fell into the cold river water. Fortunately, she has been swimming since elementary school and has been able to swim in various swimming styles. Her water skills are pretty good. She panicked at first, but she soon struggled out of the water.
The dark water has long been in chaos, with torches and arrows raining down, and it is difficult to distinguish between the enemy and our own people.
Cheng Qianye didn't dare to look at what was going on on the fishing boat. She dived into the water, found the right direction, and swam toward He Lanzhen's fleet.
Soon, a large ship approached.
Zhang Fu's face was revealed on the edge of the boat. Zhang Fu had a bandage on his head and his arm in a plaster hanging from his shoulders. He was obviously injured in the last raid on Weiming Mountain. But he still came with the boat to rescue Cheng Qianye.
Cheng Qianye showed his head, waved and called.
The cold river water, the black night, and the enemy troops watching eagerly.
At this moment, the bright torches on the boat and the fluttering military flag with the Chinese character "Jin" made her chest feel warm and gave her a strong sense of belonging.
Zhang Fu saw Cheng Qianye in the water and ordered the boatman to stop the boat and lower the rope ladder to meet her.
Cheng Qianye climbed up the rope ladder, and Yao Tianxiang, who was soaked all over, poked his head out from the edge of the boat and waved to her.
Cheng Qianye climbed up quickly, and several familiar arms stretched out from the ship, supported her, and took her to the deck.
He Lanzhen took off her cloak and knelt down to worship it.
Cheng Qianye unfolded his cloak and put it on Yao Tianxiang. Standing towards the bow of the boat, looking towards the dark river.
Shen Wenxiu stood on Weiguo's building ship, facing them from a distance.
A red horse boat came over and stopped not far in front of the Jin military ship. The soldiers on the ship were escorting a tied-up man in black, Mo Qiaosheng, who had been captured by mistake.
Zhang Fu stood on the bow of the ship and shouted to Shen Wenxiu from a distance, "The name of Duke Shen is like thunder in his ears. Fu has been friends with the Duke for a long time. We just met him today."
Shen Wenxiu said coldly: "You are Zhang Fu."
Zhang Fu said with a smile: "My lord is fortunate enough to have been entertained by Duke Heng of Wei for many days, and he also betrothed the princess to me. I am very grateful. It's just that he is busy with state affairs and cannot stay for a long time. He will go back today. Duke Shen does not need to send me off like this."
"This person is a slave that my lord loves. Please return him. My lord will remember Duke Shen. You and I, Jin and Wei, are still close friends by marriage."
Shen Wenxiu said: "There is no need for fine words. I am one move short of chess and there is nothing to say. But according to my lord's order, Princess Tianxiang cannot be allowed to go with you. I know that this person is a person who is very valued by the Marquis of Jin Yue. If you are willing Return the princess and there will be no harm to her. If she refuses, she will sacrifice her blood in the river."
Cheng Qianye stood at the bow of the boat, the cold wind chilling her from body to heart. She looked back at Yao Tianxiang, who was holding hands with Sima Tu, and then at Mo Qiaosheng, who was pinned down on the speedboat and had a sword on his body. She was in a dilemma.
Mo Qiaosheng knelt on the small boat, raised his head and met Cheng Qianye's eyes. His blue suit was still shining brightly even in the night.
Cheng Qianye suddenly saw a rich cherry pink rising from the translucent blue crystal, spiraling up in circles, blooming into a bright flower in the night.
Mo Qiaosheng broke away from the knife and axe, jumped out of the boat with a splash, and sank into the water.
He Lanzhen shouted: "Fire the arrow!"
Suddenly arrows rained down, and the enemy's speedboat had to retreat quickly.
Shen Wenxiu saw that there was no hope of recapturing Yao Tianxiang and that this place was in the territory of another country and it was not suitable to stay for a long time, so he commanded the ship and turned around and left.
Zhang Fu was ordering the soldiers to go into the water to rescue people, when he saw a figure beside him and heard a splash.
"My lord has gone into the water!"
"Come quickly, get into the water and save people!"
The author has something to say: Mo Qiaosheng: I worked my butt off just to kiss the master's hair. Why did you get the princess so quickly
Sima Tu: I live well.
Mo Qiaosheng: I really want to hold on to the wall and go out to cry.