In the summer of the year 533 in West Asia, Qi State took the lead in launching a war and attacked Xia State on a large scale. Xia Country sent General Zhuge as the vanguard to defend against the invasion. They also sent Marquis Xiamu to escort the rations to the border to support them.
However, Xia Country had never expected that the traitor would be Marquis Xia Mu.
General Zhuge was fighting the Qi army at the front line, but he did not receive any reinforcements. It was only later that he found out that Marquis Xiamu had betrayed the country. The first thing General Zhuge thought about was not whether he could return alive, but whether Emperor Xia, who was in Yunwu City, would be in trouble.
"Retreat, all of you retreat to the city!”
After leading the army back into the city, General Zhuge asked the deputy general to count the casualties of the soldiers. He swore in his heart that he would definitely tear Marquis Xiamu into pieces. Is there any news from the capital?"
"No." The deputy general stood at the side, dejected. Could it be that Xia Country was going to be lost?
Gritting his teeth, General Zhuge could not decide. In the end, he said," Zihan, you stay behind to guard the border. I will return to Yunwu City immediately.”
"Your subordinate accepts the order. Please be careful, General.”
"If something happens to His Majesty, if something happens to Xia Country, why would I, Zhuge Hong, still want to live?”
Three days after General Zhuge left the border town, the gate of Xia Country was breached by Qi Country, and the army of Xia Country had to retreat to Yi City. However, the only good thing was that the Qi army treated the people well.
"Your Majesty! King! General Zhuge is back."
"Quickly announce it!"
Xia Nian, who was sitting on the side, frowned. She couldn't understand why General Zhuge would return to the palace when the front line was lost. If it were anyone else, they would probably die if the city was destroyed.
"Your Majesty!"
"How is the situation at the front line?"
"The border fell, General Li died, and our army retreated to Yi City.”General Zhuge was kneeling in the middle of the hall. His cloak was tattered and his armor was stained with solidified blood. His burly body was trembling slightly. It was obvious that he had entered the palace before he could return. "I dare to ask Your Majesty to evacuate the capital!”
"This king is not going anywhere!" Emperor Xia suddenly sat up straight from his throne. He said angrily," What a good Third Brother. Very good. Where is Second Brother now?”
"Marquis Xia Zhan is currently waiting for His Majesty's instructions in the Imperial City.”
Xia Nian, who was sitting quietly at the side, did not say a word.
"Nian 'er, what do you think?"
Xia Nian slowly stood up and knelt beside General Zhuge." I think General Zhuge is right," she said in a clear voice." Father should leave the palace as soon as possible."”
Zhuge Hong stared at the thin figure beside him in disbelief. He could not believe that the person accompanying Emperor Xia was not the Crown Prince Xia Zhao but the Princess Xia Nian. This simple matter showed that Emperor Xia had taken a fancy to Xia Nian.
"Nian 'er, even you want this king to retreat?”
"Yes, for the sake of the big picture, father should retreat as soon as possible.”
"This king won't leave!"
"Father!"
"Your Majesty!"
"Don't say anything. General Zhuge, I'll leave my wife and children in your care. Help me send them out of Yunwu City safely and ensure their safety.”
"I accept your decree."
"Nian 'er, go with the queen.”
There was chaos outside the palace. Suddenly, the palace door was pushed open by the queen from the outside. The golden crown on the queen's head shone with golden light under the scorching sun. She quickly walked into the hall and came to Emperor Xia's side. She said," I won't leave!”
"Tomorrow morning, dismiss the palace servants.”
"Your Majesty!"
Emperor Xia held his wife's hand and said sincerely," Listen to me.”
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