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Yidu City was broken, Zhou Yuan was captured by the Wei army at the end, and 100,000 enemy troops fled in various places, nearly half of which fell into the Wei camp and became slaves. Ning Nanyou turned into Cao He, conspired with Ning Wuheng, and gradually took back most of the lost land of the Great Wei, and tried his best to drive the Huns, Xianbei and other barbarians out of the Great Wei.

The Central Korean and Zhan Po defended the territory of Jingzhou with a large army of 400,000, and did everything they could do. The Wei army could not conquer it, so they could only occupy Yidu and confront the enemy, waiting for the best opportunity to attack. At the same time, Jizhou dispatched half of the troops to the western border of the Great Wei and guard the northern border to prevent the barbarians from attacking again.

In the city of Wei County, Jiang Chengjia assisted Dou Yueshan in controlling the internal affairs of Jizhou, while trying his best to inquire about the news from Jingzhou. Based on the Cao family's actions on the front line, he cooperated in the rear of Wei territory, temporarily suppressing the chaotic battle situation.

In the King's Mansion of Jizhou, Jiang Chengjia was sailing on a boat over the small lake in the backyard, lying up to the sky, holding his hands up to his head and piling under his head, and was blowing the slight autumn breeze was cool and comfortable, and he was content.

The lake is quiet and peaceful, but it is quite comfortable.

She completely relaxed and planned to sleep on the boat for a while. Unexpectedly, at this moment, the sound of long paddlings coming from the lake, accompanied by Qianshan's cry, floated leisurely from afar.

Jiang Chengjia opened her eyes lazily, and tiredly supported herself and looked over in the direction of the sound.

Qianshan was sweating so much that she felt anxious, as if something had happened in the mansion, and rushed to her in a small boat. Jiang Chengjia couldn't help but frown: "What's wrong? I'm so anxious to find this place? But what's the matter to talk to me about?"

Qianshan shook her head and said panting: "It's not Dou Langjun... Yes, it's Cheng Mian-Cheng Xiaolangjun."

"Cheng Mian?" Jiang Chengjia was shocked, and immediately raised his cloak and looked at her with wide eyes.

Qianshan nodded vigorously and said, "It is Cheng Xiaolangjun. He was led by Tang Qu and arrived in Jizhou the day before yesterday. He reported to the royal palace yesterday and asked to see you."

Jiang Chengjia was extremely happy and couldn't wait to ask: "Where is he at this moment?"

"The little husband of Cheng is waiting in the front hall."

Jiang Chengjia hurriedly grabbed the paddle and rode the water, and walked up the shore with anticipation.

The master and servant rushed to the hall and looked away. When they saw the figures of two men appearing at the end of the bridge. Jiang Chengjia stayed in front of the steps and suddenly stopped. She was still a little afraid, fearing that Cheng Mian was still blaming her.

The girl hesitated for a moment, frowned tightly, looked up at the courtyard, and took a deep breath until she made good efforts to lift her skirt and walked towards the bridge.

She took the initiative to call: "Amian."

The husband, who was sitting on the wooden wheel, heard the sound and twisted his body gently. Tang Quyi, who was standing behind him, pushed his wheelchair and looked at the bridge while he was about to take the time.

Jiang Chengjia was both happy and fearful, and hesitated again in her heart. Just as she lowered her eyes to meditate on her sadness, the husband under the bridge opposite raised a smile to her and called out gently: "A Luo."

This call immediately involved the girl's thoughts in the past. At that time, they were still in the capital, and everything has not happened yet. Unfortunately, the days of the past will never come back, and no one between them is the same as they were back then.

Jiang Chengjia felt sad, reluctantly smiled, and walked towards Cheng Mian.

They hadn't seen each other for many years, and when they got together again, they were left with an unstoppable alienation and indifference. Cheng Mian spoke and greeted, "Are you doing well over the years?"

Jiang Chengjia pulled the corner of his mouth, nodded with difficulty, and said in a trembling voice: "Okay, very good. Where are you?"

Time flies, and the man in front of him no longer has the spirit of his former pride. The wasted world has already made him unrecognizable. At this moment, his face is full of vicissitudes. Although his handsome appearance has not changed when he was young, his edges have been smoothed out by the wind and frost, making him look even more dull.

Chengmian smiled bitterly and said softly: "After I was escaping from the world, I lived in Cangji Mountain much more freely, but I was more freer than when I was in the capital."

Jiang Chengjia heard the helplessness in his words and felt uncomfortable: "I'm sorry."

Cheng Mian was a little surprised: "I haven't asked you to apologize yet, why... I apologize to me first?"

Jiang Chengjia felt guilty: "If I had not just cared about myself and had been hiding in Hongfeng Village for three years, perhaps maybe the Cheng clan would not have fallen to this point now. If I joined forces with my brother, I might have turned the tide and saved the entire Cheng clan."

Cheng Mian smiled relievedly and said, "Silly girl. How could you blame you for the past? You don't know... Emperor Wei is so ruthless and cold-blooded, and he will really attack us? Even if you didn't escape from Linhe, with the determination of Emperor Wei and the plan of the Regent King Huai, our Cheng clan would never escape this disaster."

Jiang Chengjia lowered her eyes and said nothing, her expression became pale.

Cheng Mian was silent for a moment, hesitated, and said carefully: "Aluo, what I said outside Yuanshi County in Guangping back then was not out of my heart. For so many years... I have never found a chance to say sorry to you. If it weren't for the urgent situation, I wouldn't have said that forcing you to take King Rui away."

Jiang Chengjia's figure trembled slightly, raised her eyes and stared at him, nodding with tears in her eyes and said, "I know. That's not your intention. Besides... what you are telling the truth. If it weren't for me, she wouldn't have become like this."

Cheng Mian shook her head, with a sincere attitude and a firm expression, "A Luo, Qingtan... She has never blamed you. She said that she went to rescue King Rui that day, which was her own decision. Even if she encountered an unexpected accident later, it was not your fault. At least... When Emperor Wei proposed to marry her with the Regent's Mansion, it was you who protected her so that she was not abused by a villain like King De.

She married into the Rui Palace, causing you and your wife to argue endlessly, and she felt very guilty. If it weren't for your permission, she would have lost the joy of being in the boudoir. You protected her in the Rui Palace and allowed her to still maintain her nature. She was actually very grateful.

But none of us could predict what would happen in the future. Qingtan was insulted by the horse thief, which really made her life in the future like being in hell. But she had no regrets at all. She could save King Rui and protect your husband for you, but she had no regrets in her heart. If she had not been able to save her at that time... Even if she avoided being insulted by the horse thief, she might have lived in regret and guilt and could not sleep in her dreams."

When he said this, his tone was calm and composed, as if he had completely relieved all the past.

Jiang Chengjia's eyes were whirling with tears, his nose was sore and unbearable. His heart was finally slowly falling under the explanation and comfort of his husband: "After many years, I didn't expect to hear your heartfelt words. Cheng Mian... Thank you."

Cheng Mian smiled and said, "It's all over. Aluo, I think about the past without any intention."

The two of them felt calm and calm at the same time. The misunderstanding between them was accompanied by today's meeting, and the awkward atmosphere of alienation finally eased.

After a moment of silence in the hall, Cheng Mian opened his lips and said, "A Luo, I came here this time to ask you... Cao He, who is now active on the front line... is he... he?"

Jiang Chengjia was stunned, her eyes flashed for a moment, and she nodded and said, "Yes. It's him."

Cheng Mian showed surprise and said happily: "So, the news of funeral coming from Jizhou is just to cover up the fact that he turned into Cao He?"

The girl calmed down for a moment and nodded again, "Yes, he was not dead. He did this just to make the Huns and Xianbei think that he was really dead, so he relaxed his vigilance."

Cheng Mian felt relieved and immediately straightened his body and became energetic: "A Luo, I want to... I want to find the prince and help King Rui. After all, I am not a person who is used to being hidden in the world. Nowadays, Jiuzhou is in turmoil everywhere, and the prince is gradually trying to sweep away all ethnic groups in the Jiuzhou countries.

If he can help him unify the whole world and make the world peaceful and there will be no war again... everything that our Cheng clan bears can truly be used for the best use. However, the injustice of the Cheng clan has not yet been rehabilitated, and I am afraid... With my current identity, I cannot rashly approach the Eastern Palace.

If the people in the court find out that I am still alive and implicated in the past, it may cause trouble for the East Palace and your brother. Can you use the private power of the Water Pavilion to secretly send me to the prince and Ruiwang, even if you only let me be a counselor?"

Jiang Chengjia said in surprise: "Are you still willing to abandon the secret and be born?"

Cheng Mian nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, I do. The prince is my aunt's blood after all. Even if the Emperor of Wei is cruel and unkind to the Cheng family, the Cheng family has been loyal and kind for generations, and even if they encounter great disasters, they will never abandon their true hearts.

Today, Jiuzhou urgently needs a wise and wise monarch. Only when the world is stable can the people live and work in peace, and the world's families are destroyed and people are displaced can be less likely to be displaced."

Jiang Chengjia smiled softly and said softly: "Amian, you are still the same as before. After so many winds, frosts, snows and rains, you can still maintain your original intention. OK, I will help you with this matter, but there is one thing... you must agree to me. On the front line... take good care of yourself. Don't forget that there is still your child left in Cangji Mountain, waiting for you to return and rely on him to revitalize the Cheng family."

Cheng Mian nodded, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly: "This is natural."

The husband lowered his eyes, and there was a rare trace of joy on his vicissitudes of fatigue. He paused for a moment and asked again: "Not this time...you go with me? I heard from Tang Qu that since the massacre of Yuanshi County, Guangping, you and your wife have never met again."

"No need." Jiang Chengjia flatly refused.

Cheng Mian was very surprised by her decisiveness.

The girl pondered for a moment and smiled faintly, "Amian, there are too many unscrupulous things between me and him. He can't let go of the knot, so do I. We have nothing to say, so why bother to get together again? Instead, it only increases our worries."

Cheng Mian opened his mouth, but he wanted to speak but stopped, and finally gave up comforting: "Okay. You know what you know in your heart."

The girl responded in a low voice, then bowed to him and said, "Amian, you have finally come to Jizhou once, why not stay in the royal palace for a few more days?"

Cheng Mian shook his head and said, "The situation on the front line is urgent. I want to go quickly, so I won't stay here for more."

Jiang Chengjia did not try to keep him, and nodded and replied: "Okay. Since that's the case, I won't stay here anymore. It's necessary to make arrangements so that you can leave Jizhou and go to the front line as soon as possible."

Cheng Mian smiled at her, as clean and pure as they first met.

Jiang Chengjia took a deep breath, closed his eyes and calmed down for a moment, and turned around and left.
Chapter completed!