〖At that time, Ying was imprisoned for treason and escaped without being imprisoned. The general ordered the arrest, and Ying committed suicide.
In the twenty-fifth year of Rongsheng, the Northern Han Dynasty fell, the Dayong Qi King showed the world, and the innocent slaughter of Ying was known to the world.
—"The History of Northern Han Dynasty: Biography of Quartz"〗
Qiu Yufei stood on the corridor and listened to the sound of the pipa in the hall, which was like a cloud and flowing water, and only felt relaxed and happy.
After the girl Qingdai was brought into the General's Mansion, when Xiao Tong was questioning, Qiu Yufei hid in the dark. He cherished Qingdai's talent and beauty, especially her good pipa skills. maintain. No matter how hard and soft Xiao Tong was, Qingdai just responded coldly, even Qiu Yufei could see the woman's hatred for the Northern Han court. To Xiao Tong, she is cold and alienated, she mentions Duan Wudi with hatred, and when she mentions Quartz, her expression is melancholy and apologetic, Qiu Yufei can understand her thoughts, she has feelings for Quartz or both. No affection, but Quartz's infatuation made her very moved. If such a woman was a secret spy in Dayong, she would be too incompetent, and just based on her temperament, she was not suitable to be a spy.
After Xiao Tong initially affirmed the girl's innocence, she did not release her. First, she wanted to carefully investigate the girl's past. In addition, Long Tingfei also hinted that he would stay with Qingdai. Duan Wudi has been busy with military affairs for many years and has not been married. See He was in a hurry yesterday, and he knew that he had not forgotten about Qingdai, and it would not be a good story if they could be reunited. However, for the past few days, Duan Wudi has been busy with his military affairs. After Quartz died, it was not easy to appease his old department and deal with the aftermath of the smuggling case. Duan Wudi hardly had time to meet Qingdai, but Qiu Yufei faintly felt that two I am afraid it is impossible between people, because Qingdai has been in a quiet daze except playing the pipa for several days, and has never asked to meet Duan Wudi. some time.
There were low footsteps behind him, Qiu Yufei knew that Ling Duan was coming by just listening to the footsteps, and he didn't look back, Ling Duan's voice came from his ear: "Fourth Master, the wine is here, Fourth Master listen to the music. If you are fascinated, don’t you want to see Qingdai girl?”
Qiu Yufei glanced back at Ling Duan, saw a strange smile on his face, reached out and gave him a chestnut, Ling Duan made a bitter face, since Quartz died, Ling Duan felt that General Tan and Li Hu His hatred has been reported, and there is no more trouble in his heart, and he has returned to his former cheerfulness. Seeing his strange expression, Qiu Yufei scolded lightly: "Nonsense, gentlemen do not win people's love, General Duan and Miss Qingdai had a marriage contract, although they parted ways, but I don't think they have forgotten their love, and besides, I admire Qingdai. The girl's character and talent are not desirous of seeking the phoenix."
At this time, Ling Duan saw Duan Wudi walking slowly from a distance, and quickly pulled Qiu Yufei's shirt, Qiu Yufei thought that it would be inconvenient for him to see, and quickly pulled Ling Duan to hide behind the rockery. I saw Duan Wudi standing in front of the door, hesitating. At this time, a cold and cold voice came from the door: "Is it General Duan, please come in."
Qiu Yufei smiled slightly and turned to leave. He didn't want to get involved in other people's personal affairs, but Ling Duan was curious. He was young and didn't have so many scruples. Seeing that Qiu Yufei was gone, he covered it up. Eavesdropping on the conversation under the window. If it was in the past, his actions would naturally not be able to hide Duan Wudi and Qingdai inside, but now the two of them who have reunited after a long absence are agitated in their hearts, and they don't even notice that someone outside is eavesdropping.
When Qingdai saw Duan Wudi walk in, she did not stand up to greet her, but she still stroked the pipa and plucked the strings lightly from time to time. Duan Wudi stood at the door, looking at Qingdai, feeling full of emotion in his heart. Back then, Qingdai was not as cold and beautiful as she is now. If today she is as arrogant as a winter plum, she was like a pear blossom after the rain. Generally solitary and moving.
Qingdai's eyes fell on Duan Wudi. It has been seven years. The young general of that day is now a mature and stable middle-aged man. The things that made him tempted are still there, but the distance between the two is like a sea of abyss. , Seven years ago, she was just a girl who was at a loss and at a loss. Apart from her deep hatred for the Northern Han court, she couldn't even think of how to take revenge. When she met Duan Wudi that day, she really wanted to share a white head with him, but after all, there was only one word of loyalty in this person's heart, and the two parted ways like this. the way. Qingdai, Su Qing, who was originally a famous lady in the Northern Han Dynasty, is now the general post of the Beijun spy network in Beijun, under the jurisdiction of the Dayong Army Secretary Wencao. What kind of affair exists with Duan Wudi, the Tiebi general of the Northern Han Dynasty.
Seeing that Qingdai remained silent, Duan Wudi finally said, "Qingdai, I haven't seen you for so many years, you have suffered. Haven't you met someone you love for so many years? With your talent and appearance, you should have chosen a good husband earlier."
Qingdai didn't turn her head away and said coldly, "General Shi is interested in Qingdai, hasn't he already been forced to death by you?"
Duan Wudi hurriedly said: "Qingdai, listen to my explanation, when I saw Quartz fell in love with you, I deliberately avoided it, I know you will never forgive me, Quartz has a straightforward temperament, if you marry him, you will certainly be able to I'm happy, but I didn't expect him to betray the country, let alone commit suicide."
Qingdai moved the pipa coldly and said: "You don't need to say more, General Shi's favor with me does not mean that I will marry him, but he is very affectionate and sexual, much better than someone like you. already."
Duan Wudi sighed and said, "Do you still blame me?"
Qingdai said indifferently: "I once blamed you. After I left you that day, I only felt that life was boring, so I broke into the deep mountains and just wanted to die silently. If I hadn't been rescued by my teacher, Qingdai would have died in the mouth of the beast. Later, Qingdai figured it out. Now, I hate Beihan, you are loyal to Beihan, this is an irreconcilable conflict, it's not your fault, it's not my fault, it's just that we ignored the differences between the two at the beginning."
Duan Wudi shook his head and said, "It's not your fault, it's my fault, you told me your heart very early that day, and I promised to live in seclusion with you, but I went back on my word and hurt you. Guilt, it's just Qingdai, it's been so many years now, do you still hate Beihan so much
Qingdai said with a mocking smile on her face: "State affairs, personal hatred, I only know that my clansmen died and scattered, all because of the decree of the king, my mother died of poverty and disease, and I was forced to sell and sing in brothels. It's because of the Northern Han. I still stay in the Northern Han and refuse to leave. I just want to see the day when the Northern Han subjugates the country, and this is what I wish for."
A crisp slap on the face sounded, Duan Wudi shot and saw the redness and swelling on Qingdai's face, and said with guilt: "Qingdai, I'm sorry, I shouldn't do anything to you, you shouldn't say these words, if others hear it, You'll be considered a spy. And you shouldn't—"
Qingdai intercepted his words and said: "And I shouldn't say such depressing words in front of your Beihan general, isn't it, these years, the people have been miserable, except for a few rich and powerful families who still have good clothes and food, and the people have not received What are the benefits, let alone living and working in peace and contentment, even if the Northern Han Dynasty perished, what a big deal."
Duan Wudi's face was heavy and he said, "Qingdai, this is the General's Mansion."
Qingdai snorted coldly and turned her face away. Duan Wudi said: "Today I just pretend I didn't hear what you said. You should know a thing or two. Now, up to the royal family, down to the common people, except for a few powerful and powerful people, who is not fighting to the death. Who is not clear about the tragic situation of the slaves of the subjugated country, Dayong and the Northern Han have accumulated deep grievances. If the Northern Han falls, our people will not be able to stand up for generations. This war must be fought. Even if we are defeated in the end, Dayong will suffer heavy losses. Even if Dayong destroyed the Northern Han Dynasty, he would not dare to persecute our people too much. He will always worry that our people will rise up. Qingdai, I can only tell you these words, the situation in the Northern Han Dynasty is indeed critical now. Death, war may also be death, but we have to fight. If we can win, the best, if not, let Dayong always remember the terrible warriors of the Northern Han Dynasty. Only in this way can we keep our people from being attacked. Humiliation, you are also familiar with the history of scriptures. Don’t you remember that when the Eastern Jin Dynasty was established, after the surrender of Daizhou, Jinyang, and Qinzhou, for more than a hundred years, the tax here is 30% heavier than elsewhere, and the barbarians sometimes invaded. Officials deliberately exploited it, and it was not until a hundred years later that the situation improved, Qingdai, do you also want our villagers to suffer like this?"
Qingdai did not argue. If the Northern Han was defeated, how Dayong would treat the subjugated people of the Northern Han in the future was not something she could decide. Moreover, even if Dayong treated the people of the Northern Han kindly, the royal family of the Northern Han and the civil servants and military generals would also be in trouble. At this point, the Northern Han would not give up fighting easily. What's more, with the current situation, Dayong may not be able to win. But what she is most interested in is whether Duan Wudi is really so pessimistic, and if a general like the Northern Han Dynasty is in this mood, then Dayong's chances of winning are even better. Thinking of this, Qingdai couldn't help but smile bitterly in her heart. Years of experience have kept her calm all the time. Even her "gaffe" just deepened her arrogant impression in Duan Wudi's eyes. Duan Wudi would not have thought of the possibility that he was a spy.
Seeing that she was no longer speaking, Duan Wudi said apologetically, "Qingdai, I know you won't forgive me. In a few days, I will ask the general to set you free. You should have a good rest these few days."
Qingdai was shocked, it was not what she wanted to be stranded here. She knew that Xiao Tong still did not give up on tracking her. Although she had been cautious for many years, she still had some unclear whereabouts. For safety, she should leave as soon as possible. Row. Thinking of this, she said coldly, "Can General Shi be buried?"
Duan Wudi hesitated and said, "General Shi was buried in the northern suburbs. The general was very angry, so he only ordered people to be buried in a hasty way."
Qingdai lowered her head and said, "General Shi treated me with great affection during his lifetime. I want to worship him, but I don't know if I can."
Duan Wudi felt sour in his heart, although he had no longer dared to have the extravagant hope of reuniting with Qingdai, but seeing Qingdai's affection for Quartz still made him feel a little unhappy, but after all, he had already let go of the matter and thought about it: " Well, tomorrow I should be fine, so let me accompany you to pay homage to General Shi."
Qingdai nodded slightly, it would be best to have Duan Wudi to accompany her, she picked up the pipa again, caressed her ten fingers, and the mournful music sounded, Duan Wudi knew that Qingdai no longer wanted to talk to him, he gave Qingdai a deep look and wanted to Engraving this woman's face in his heart, he turned around and walked out. It was impossible to fill the gap between the two. He only hoped that the general would not blame Qingdai. A singer who has hatred in her heart, no one can object to this.
Looking at Duan Wudi's back, Qingdai sighed softly. If the two hadn't separated at the beginning, or if there would have been no hostile situation today, how could she say she had no hatred, if it wasn't for revenge, why would she change her plan without authorization. Originally, the order from above asked me to arrange to frame the evidence that Quartz had surrendered to the enemy, and then released Duan Wudi’s rumors of smuggling military supplies and treason to the enemy. Finally, I made careful arrangements and led the clues to Quartz. Although this task was difficult, Dayong’s military The hidden forces in Qinzhou are enough to do it. But when Qingdai personally came to arrange the matter, an accident happened, Quartz actually fell in love with her at first sight, and after Feiyanlou met Duan Wudi, it aroused resentment in her heart, so she chose a strategy that she could not control. , deliberately provoke Quartz's jealousy towards Duan Wudi, and then arranged for Quartz to get the information she provided, and let him start attacking Duan Wudi. The original request above was to make Quartz suspect, and Duan Wudi’s reputation would be damaged. However, Duan Wudi was almost accused of his own actions, and Quartz also died tragically in Feiyan Tower. As mentioned above, I was afraid that my move would inevitably fail. Fortunately, I succeeded in the end, but I was also under house arrest, and now I am still afraid after thinking about it.
Qingdai didn't know if she had gone too far, but she was afraid that she would be punished when she went back. But being able to see Duan Wudi's predicament made her even more happy. But this was all over the place. After the two met today, Qingdai knew that she really had to stop hating Duan Wudi. The differences in ideas could not be covered up by love. Even if Duan Wudi and her lived in seclusion, they eventually parted ways day.
With a faint sigh, Qingdai recalled Quartz's voice and appearance, and when she went to Zezhou camp to report to Lord Jiang, the gentle and indifferent young man made a sharp evaluation: "Although Quartz is a famous general, he is a Few setbacks, he was appreciated by Long Tingfei soon after he joined the army, and since then it has been almost smooth sailing. Under the protection of Long Tingfei, there are many dark things that he is not very clear about, and this person has a bad temperament Don't be wronged, especially you can't tolerate someone who doubts and distrusts him. As long as Long Tingfei suspects that he has the possibility of joining the enemy, this person will definitely be angry. As long as he is guided a little, he will do some uncontrollable things. , it is impossible for Long Tingfei to doubt him." Mr. Jiang really saw people very accurately, if it wasn't for Quartz's temperament, if he made a petition to Long Tingfei, I'm afraid that he would die. . However, even with his current hard-hearted heart, he can't help but feel pity for him. Although this time it was an excuse for him to escape, he really wanted to worship him. Such a person could not help but be tempted by himself. .
The cold wind is blowing, the sky and the earth are vast, standing in front of the simple quartz tomb, Qingdai has an indescribable sadness in her heart, after burning the paper money, Duan Wudi whispered: "Qingdai, go back, the weather is cold and the ground is freezing, you can't stay for a long time, If you come to see General Shi today, he will know it under the spring, and he will surely close his eyes."
Qingdai smiled bitterly, fearing that Quartz had a soul, and knowing how she framed and deceived him would be difficult to rest her eyes on. She poured the spirits from the jug that she brought specially on the grave, and silently prayed in her heart: "General Shi, Qingdai has no choice but to harm your reputation. When Dayong dominates the world, Qingdai will definitely try to clear your grievance." Played the last fold of "House of Flying Daggers", which is almost never played - "Back to Camp".
Duan Wudi didn't find it strange either. After seeing Qingdai again, he realized that Qingdai seemed to have a maddening love for the pipa and almost refused to leave, and it was only natural for her to play the pipa in front of the quartz grave. But just when the music stopped abruptly, a whistling sound suddenly came from Duan Wudi's ear. He looked back subconsciously, and the two guards behind him fell to the ground screaming, with black arrows stuck in their throats. Thirty feet away, more than a dozen knights in black, all covered in black scarves, carrying carved bows, looked at themselves coldly. Duan Wudi was shocked, how could there be an assassin attack? Could it be that someone under Quartz held a grudge, and he couldn't help but regret that he only brought two personal guards out. He pulled out his waist knife, protected it in front of Qingdai, and said in a low voice: "Get on the horse, let's rush out." Who knew Qingdai sighed softly, Duan Wudi only felt a wisp of true energy penetrated his body, and a strong sense of numbness made him go again. Unable to stand up, he fell limply to the ground. Then a pair of plain hands lifted him up and let him sit up leaning against the quartz tomb. Qingdai's frosty face fell into his eyes.
Duan Wudi suddenly understood a lot of things, why Quartz hated himself so much, why did he die in Feiyan Tower, he said sharply: "Qingdai, have you already taken refuge with Dayong?"
A cold light flashed in Qingdai's eyes. At this moment, a knight in black came over with a package and said, "Miss, please change clothes quickly. We can't stay for a long time. We must leave Qinzhou City before anyone finds out." He His voice was clear and sweet, and looking at his figure, he knew it was a woman. Qingdai handed the pipa to her, then took the package and walked to the stone monument. After a while, she changed into the black men's riding outfit and took over the black cloak handed over by another man in black. At this moment, Qingdai, dressed in men's clothing, with a long sword hanging from her waist, looked awe-inspiring. She was no longer a singer from a brothel, but Su Qing, the head of the Beihan Intelligence Network who led more than a thousand secret agents.
She walked in front of Duan Wudi and said indifferently: "Seven years ago, you were so heartless that I almost committed suicide in the valley, but I finally survived. Since you are so loyal to Beihan, I have nothing to say, only choose this Lu, the Northern Han Dynasty will not die, I can’t rest my eyes in this life, invincible, now you and I are enemies of strangers, although I know it’s impossible, I still want to ask you, are you willing to surrender to Dayong?”
Duan Wudi sneered and said: "Since you know my loyalty, how could you do something like treason and surrender to the enemy, Qingdai, I was deceived by my personal feelings, and now I want to come, but you provoked Quartz to attack me, is that your intention? General Shi is true. Your betrayal is still framed by you."
Qingdai sighed softly, knowing that Duan Wudi would not surrender, since this person can't be killed, she can only continue to frame Quartz, her expression showed anger, and said: "Quartz is much more interesting than you, if it wasn't because of him I provoke you without authorization, and I, Dayong, will not lose such an excellent inner response."
Duan Wudi sighed in his heart, he has become a prisoner under the order, Quartz has committed suicide, since Qingdai said so, then Quartz is indeed a traitor, he raised his head and said: "Qingdai, I don't blame you for taking refuge in Dayong, You have hatred in your heart, and it is natural to do so, but Duan Wudi will never bow down and surrender, if you look at the relationship in the past, give me a happy feeling."
Qingdai said coldly: "Don't worry, I didn't intend to take you to Dayong. I know your temperament, you are both dying, why should you suffer more humiliation?"
Duan Wudi felt a little reassured and said, "Alright, since that's the case, what I owe you in the past can be repaid with my life. From now on, the grievances between you and me will be resolved." After that, he closed his eyes and waited for Qingdai to act.
Qingdai caressed the hilt of the sword, her heart ached, and she muttered: "Engrenqing, no matter, no matter, there will be this day." After speaking, she raised her sword and stabbed at Duan Wudi. At this moment, the black-clothed and masked woman suddenly drew her sword out of its sheath, blocking Qingdai's long sword. Duan Wudi heard a different voice, opened his eyes and saw such a scene, feeling a little strange in his heart, but his expression was still calm. Seeing his expression, Qingdai's heart softened, and the affection from the past flooded into her heart. She said in her heart that no one could stop her, can I really stab me with this sword
The woman who blocked Qingdai said: "Miss, you killed General Shi because of your selfishness. If you can bring General Duan back, or you can atone for your sins, it would be a pity to kill him."
Qingdai's heart moved, although because she could only spread the news based on the tune of the pipa and start the pre-agreed plan, her trusted assistant only knew to save Duan Wudi's life, but the reason she said was not false. Change the plan without authorization, although the result is more satisfactory, I am afraid that the above will also blame it, but unfortunately I can only bear it. Deliberately looking at Duan Wudi, I saw that there was already a faint uneasiness in his expression, and I knew that he was afraid that he would really take him away. She smiled bitterly in her heart, she was really a fan of the authorities, and she had no ability to bring a prisoner back to Dayong. But the play is still over. She deliberately pressed the sword without speaking, and finally sighed for a moment: "I have made a big mistake, and I don't expect to atone for it. After all, this person treats me with sincerity. Survive, that's all, I'd rather die to repay his kindness, keep him here, let's go."
Another man in black rode his horse out of the queue and said, "Miss, this person is a general of the Northern Han Dynasty. If you don't kill him, I am afraid this person will kill countless of my soldiers in the future. How can you indulge me because of personal feelings."
Qingdai raised her eyebrows and said, "It's not up to you to decide what's going on here. Since I've decided on this matter, I'll be responsible for the blame from above."
At this time, a man in black came running on horseback and said loudly: "Miss, it's not good, Xiao Tong and Qiuyu are rushing here, Miss, let's go." Qingdai took the reins handed over by her subordinates. , got on his horse, and said coldly to Duan Wudi: "You and I will have nothing to do with each other from now on. If Qingdai is lucky to not die, and see you on the battlefield, you will not show mercy." The man in black, whom Qingdai reprimanded, gave Duan Wudi an angry look, and followed suit. But the masked woman in black was the last to leave, her murderous eyes turned on Duan Wudi's face, and she finally left. Before leaving, her right hand popped a double-edged needle behind her and shot into Duan Wudi's body. . Duan Wudi smiled bitterly, and heard the sound of horse hooves go away, and then he heard the rapid sound of horse hooves coming from the direction of Qinzhou City, and there was a strange tingling where the needle was in the middle, and a feeling of dizziness came, Duan Wudi gradually lost consciousness.