However, when she finally took out the small letter roll tied to the pigeon's leg with trembling hands and unfolded it, her heart was covered with deep disappointment.
It wasn't Qu Ze, it wasn't his handwriting. It was her father, her father.
The dark red words were the blood of cinnabar, the poisonous Xiaoyao Dian.
There was a string of cold orders between the lines, without the care and understanding that a father and daughter should have.
" Dissolving paper in water and draining it will turn into poison to make up for your stupidity. Take his life within three days. Otherwise, don't come back to our Great Yue.”
Yun 'er was shocked by his last sentence and did not come back to his senses for a long time. Father, did he not know his current situation? If there was a way, how could he have fallen to such a state? Was he forcing himself to do this just because he didn't see victory?
Father. Emperor.
She raised her head slightly and tried to let the warmth in her eyes flow back to the bottom of her heart. Memories came back uncontrollably. She remembered that when she was trapped in the enemy country for the first time, Yu the Great, she had gained the trust of the Crown Prince of Yu Kingdom and obtained the military map but was unable to escape. Her father had also sent her a poison in the same way, but the words attached made her heart even colder-" suicide."”
However, she managed to escape that time. Because the Crown Prince of Yu Country was stubborn, arrogant, and extravagant by nature, she had an opportunity to take advantage of him in the Hunting Garden. It was precisely that time that Qu Ze appeared halfway to save her who was sleeping outside the city due to hunger and thirst. However, when she returned to her Princess Palace in the Imperial City, only her mother was waiting for her to take care of her and comfort her. Her father only came half a day later.
Although he didn't scold or blame anyone, he left behind a sentence-I'm the emperor first, and then the father.
This sentence made Yun 'er instantly understand that he could not be blamed. He treated this emperor as a princess first, and then as a daughter.
But that was four years ago, when she was only fifteen.
In the several assassinations after that, although Yun 'er almost failed, she never expected her father to help her. Therefore, every time she went out, she would prepare poison with her because she really did not want to bear the deadly poison from her father.
Because in her eyes, it was like a sentence,"Kill!"”After that, his reply of "Thank you for your kindness" was ridiculous and ridiculous.
But this time, she had forgotten to bring it.
Was it destined, or was she not supposed to die here?
Yun 'er stood in the cold wind with the letter in his hand. He stared at a withered branch in the distance and secretly made up his mind.
She couldn't die.
She had to go back.
She had to return to her home, at all costs.
That day, after Qin Zihe stayed in his room for a while, he was called over by Qin Mu, who had rushed over to discuss military affairs with him. There was no servant to attend to him, so Yun 'er helped him tidy up in a hurry. Finally, after helping him put on the ox horn hairpin on his hair bun, she clearly saw the trace of craftiness and surprise in Qin Mu's eyes, and even a trace of surprise mixed in.
In fact, she understood that the maidservant must have told others about the scene she had seen with embellishment. The rumors would definitely spread in the backyard of the General's Estate. This should be the reason why Qin Mu could come to her side hall to find Qin Zihe.
However, it did not matter. She had achieved her goal. In a few days, Qin Zihe's poison would take effect. When his body began to weaken, she would have an excuse to go to the battlefield.
Then, with her ability to fight with Qin Zihe for a few rounds, it should not be difficult for her to escape from this group of people in the war-torn environment and return to Dayue. When they returned to the military camp and found out that she was missing, they would be helpless. Moreover, at that time, the safety of the Great General Qin would be the most important thing for them.
She was finally leaving. She could finally leave.
Yun 'er felt that the strong weight that had been pressing on her chest for so many days was much lighter. In fact, when Qin Zihe picked up the cup of tea and drank it, she felt a sense of relief. She saw freedom, a freedom that could not be replaced by any kind of pampering.
Perhaps, Yun 'er looked through the half-opened wooden window at the beginning of the snow falling in the sky. The snow in the north was always white and floating down quickly. It did not have the leisure and mood of the south. It was falling rapidly like a torn pillow. The cotton wool scattered in the air unscrupulously and resentfully.
In the next two and a half days, Yun 'er showed a reasonable obedience. It was also an obedience that satisfied Qin Zihe but confused Qin Mu.
She appeared at the dining table peacefully every meal, ate normally, went to bed on time, and read some strange medical books and studied some strange herbs in her spare time. This was reasonable, medicine was strange in the eyes of ordinary people. Even when Qin Zihe and Qin Mu inadvertently mentioned the almost certain defeat of Da Yue, she listened calmly.
Everything was so casual that even Qin Zihe had the illusion of helplessness. Did she really like him? Otherwise, why would the feeling of swords and crossbows between the two of them disappear?
Yes, this was what she wanted.
In the past two days, she had been smiling at everyone. Her calm face did not reveal any emotions, and her tone was calm and unwavering. She tried her best to hide her emotions and big plans.
Finally, it was the third day after Yun 'er had been poisoned.
Qin Zihe was planning to launch the final attack on the defeated Yue State today. This plan was decided on the spot after that day. After Yun 'er expressed his feelings to him that day, it completely disrupted the initial plan. Not to mention those ministers, even Qin Mu, who had always admired his brother, voiced his doubts. Wasn't he planning to leave the Yue State alive, drag them back to their nest, and then wipe them out in one fell swoop to eliminate future troubles? Attacking now was undoubtedly superfluous. With Chu Jun's strength, it would not be a problem for him to drag on through the winter.
Why rush into battle? This didn't seem like Qin Zihe's style, which was to maximize profits.
When the sharp eyes, including Qin Mu's, swept straight at him, Qin Zihe looked back expressionlessly, but he understood in his heart that he was no longer a person who could rationally think about his actions. Who said that he was a cold-blooded and heartless general who only knew how to kill and not love?
In the face of love, many things did not make sense. Just like how his heart was now filled with the desire to quickly end the war in this desolate frontier fortress, return to Jingdou, and ask the Emperor to betroth Yun 'er to him. Then, he would hand over the team he had led for twelve years to his most valued cousin. He would properly dote on her, love her, and protect her, just as he had promised.
At the thought of this, Qin Zihe's eyes were filled with happiness that could not be concealed. This did not escape Qin Mu's eyes.
" General, forgive me for speaking too much, but the Great Yue Empire can't hold on for more than a few days. We don't have to be in a hurry to annihilate them. We can…" An impatient officer said. It seemed that after staying on the battlefield for too long, the kind and peaceful heart of a person would become addicted to war.
" Don't say anymore." Qin Zihe looked up at the man and seemed to be very dissatisfied that he had interrupted his thoughts." I've decided to end the battle quickly and let the soldiers go home safely to celebrate the New Year. Isn't that a good thing?"”
" But..." The man did not give up, but Qin Zihe interrupted him again.
"No buts! Do as I say!" Qin Zihe spoke again, his cold voice filled with unquestionable evilness. After he finished speaking, he stood up and walked out of the room without looking back.
The soldiers in the room looked at each other in dismay, and the entire room was silent.
Qin Zihe left the military camp and returned to the General's Mansion. However, he did not go to his study. Instead, he went to the backyard in the opposite direction. Yes, he missed her.
Just now, his body was already in Cao's camp, and his heart was in Han. He was constantly lost in thought, and all he could think of was her-every frown, every smile, and every word she said.
She sat quietly by the bed in a pink dress, waiting for him like a bride. She blushed from time to time but pretended to be calm under his gaze. She was clearly so afraid, but in order to let him stay by her side, she was intimate with him for that hateful sense of security. She slept quietly in his arms and kept looking for heat from him in the middle of the night. She was so beautiful and charming in the morning sun like a fairy. She lowered her eyes and helped him make tea and bring snacks like a little wife…
There were so many beautiful versions of her, but there was only one of her. How wonderful.
As Qin Zihe thought of this, a bright smile appeared on his face. He couldn't help but quicken his pace. He even felt a little vexed for no reason. Why was the General's Mansion so big back then?
Before pushing the door open, Qin Zihe had imagined countless possibilities of what she would look like after entering, but he could not guess any of them.
Standing at the door, he saw her sitting in front of the table with her back hunched, her chin resting on her crossed arms. She looked like she was in a daze. Her originally lively and beautiful eyes had lost their luster as she stared blankly at the inkstone on the table.
The sound of the door opening and Qin Zihe's approaching footsteps did not disturb her. She was so focused that Qin Zihe had the urge to break into her thoughts and investigate.
"What are you thinking about?" Qin Zihe couldn't help but step forward to interrupt her thoughts. His hands gently landed on her slender shoulders.
" Ah--" Yun 'er was shocked by him. He quickly collected his thoughts and looked back at him guiltily. He lowered his head again." It's, it's nothing..."
Qin Zihe gently put his arms around her neck and let her lean on him. He felt the reality of her existence and closed his eyes slightly." Yun 'er, I've decided to attack your Da Yue tomorrow. Will you blame me?”His indifferent question came from above. Actually, what he wanted to ask was, will you hate me?
"…Yes." It would be too fake to deny it now. Yun 'er paused for a moment before admitting it.
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