After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

Chapter 396 The fight started

However, they really knew nothing about this matter and were caught off guard at the moment.

The envoy from Northern Frontier wanted to find Huyan Yu to get to the bottom of things, but he had been placed under house arrest in the embassy and couldn't get out at all!

The envoys were extremely anxious and desperate to prove that they had nothing to do with the matter and that they were completely unaware of it.

The two countries are at war but the envoys are not killed!

But the envoys rushed around for a whole morning but didn't deliver even a single message. Even the most slow-witted envoys understood that the message could not be delivered today.

Everyone gathered around the envoy leader, asking anxiously, "Sir, what should we do now?"

The envoy leader's face turned grim, and he said unhappily, "What should I do? If I knew what to do, would I still be locked up here?!"

After the envoy leader finished his outburst, he took a deep breath and said, "The Xia Kingdom seems to be determined to act this way. I'm afraid the world... will never be peaceful again."

"What should we do?" someone asked, "How can we send this news back to Northern Xinjiang?"

"It's surrounded so tightly outside that even a bug can get into the lungs. How can we send it out?"

"I think we should take care of ourselves first!"

Now they are under house arrest. Who knows whether Xia State will use them as sacrifices before taking action?

If Xia Kingdom really wants to do this... then it's all over!

As soon as these words were spoken, all the envoys felt insecure, as if a knife was hanging over their heads and could fall at any time.

"So...are we just going to sit there and wait for death?" someone asked.

Then there was silence.

Soon, a sigh was heard, "What else can we do? Should we do the same as Princess Yu..."

The speaker stopped abruptly as he thought of something.

But his words still caused a great stir in the embassy. Many envoys had changing expressions, and no one knew what they were thinking about.

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royal palace.

Xie Yao and Xiao Ji were both quick and decisive people. Their actions today not only did not give Northern Frontier and its envoys time to react.

There was not even time for the Xia court officials to react.

The court officials were in court when they were suddenly told that war was about to begin!

But what the emperor and empress said was clear and logical. The Wei family was not only royal relatives, but also the most important officials of the court.

Lord Wei Zhe has been guarding the northern border for many years with his crippled body, while Lady Wei Chan, a woman, dares to stand before others, which is admirable.

It is really disheartening if such a meritorious official is attacked in his own home and nearly killed, and Your Majesty is unwilling to stand up and support them.

Think about it another way, as a minister of the Xia Kingdom, if you encounter danger, the Xia Kingdom will take action. How safe would that make you feel?

Of course, the court officials would have such ideas, with Xiao Ji and Xie Yao guiding them.

Furthermore, the court officials knew that the decisions of the emperor and empress were not something they could change. Most importantly, with the students of the special examination entering the court, after these days of experience, Xie Yao and Xiao Ji had a deeper control over the court.

The matter was settled.

On that day, the emperor and empress issued eight decrees in succession, appointing Pei Chen, Marquis of Zhenbei, as commander-in-chief and Wei Er as deputy commander-in-chief.

Zhao Ying is still in charge of coordinating logistics, and all departments in the capital must cooperate well.

As soon as these decrees were issued, Li Dajian walked into the Yangxin Palace and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Master Xiaowei requests an audience."

"Xuan."

Wei Chan, dressed in black, walked in with his head held high. He knelt on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I beg you to fight!"

Wei Chan straightened her back, her eyes determined, "Your Majesty, please grant my permission!"

Wei Chan's request was completely within Xiao Ji and Xie Yao's expectations, so they didn't ask too many questions.

Xie Yao said directly: "Okay."

Following her order, Zhu Qing took out a scroll of imperial edict from her desk and handed it to Wei Chan with both hands.

Wei Chan was very surprised, "My Lady?"

Xie Yao said: "Everything is ready."

Wei Chan took it with both hands in a respectful manner, knowing that this was the imperial edict that allowed her to go to the battlefield and confer an official title. Wei Chan knelt down and said in a resounding voice: "Your Majesty, I obey the order!"

Xie Yao stepped forward and helped Wei Chan up, with a gentle look on her face.

Just now they were king and subject, now they were family. Xie Yao warned, "Achan, the battlefield is dangerous, you must be careful. Your cousin and I will be waiting for your triumphant return in the capital."

Wei Chan smiled, her eyes soft and gentle, "Cousin, the Gesang flowers in the northern border are blooming beautifully. I will bring you a bouquet when I return victorious."

Wei Chan moved very quickly and left the capital that day, riding her fast horse straight to the northern border.

At the same time, the North has entered a state of preparation for war.

This happened in the capital, and even though Xiao Ji and Xie Yao delayed the news and sent it to the northern border first, it caused a commotion in the capital.

But the North is far away after all, and it takes some time for the news to be delivered.

When Pei Chen received the news, he immediately ordered all the soldiers in the northern border to prepare for war. Of course, Pei Chen has not been idle these days and has been preparing for the possible war.

At this moment, Pei Chen was holding an urgent meeting with the generals in the northern border.

Wei Er is naturally there too.

After the meeting, the other generals went out to prepare various matters, and Wei Er stayed.

"Captain," Wei Er asked, "Now that everything is ready, I would like to take the lead as the vanguard."

"Okay." Pei Chen kept Wei Er with this intention. He said, "This incident happened suddenly, and the news hasn't reached Northern Frontier yet. I want to take this opportunity to catch Northern Frontier off guard."

It’s not like Northern Frontier hadn’t done this before, otherwise how could Northern Frontier have taken two cities in a row in the northern border?

Soldiers who, deception also.

Wei Er certainly had no objection, and he also agreed with this decision, "But should we do it now?"

Act now, it’s the fastest!

"Gather the troops first." Pei Chen said, "We'll go talk a little later and set off at night."

After all, there is some distance between their camp and the camp in the northern border. The cover of night will allow them to get closer, and then attack by surprise!

"Before setting out, make sure the soldiers have enough food and water so they have the strength to fight."

Wei Er clasped his fists and said, "Yes, General!"

After the two finished their business, Wei Er quickly left. He walked out of the house and paused when he saw the people in the yard. Then he quickly said, "Master Zhao."

There were footsteps behind me.

Wei Er was tactful and left Pei Chen's residence.

Pei Chen hurried out of the study and saw Zhao Ying standing in the garden. Zhao Ying was wearing a black tight-fitting outfit. She was not particularly tall, but her body proportions were very good.

After spending so much time in the North, her skin color became rougher than before, and she looked less delicate than before.

The lines of the body outlined by the clothes are full of power.

Zhao Ying's face was tired.

She naturally also knew the news of the impending war, and had been busy with military supplies during the day.

If the army sets out, food and fodder must naturally follow. We cannot let the soldiers go to the battlefield on an empty stomach.

She had just finished her work and hurried over.

There were only two people left in the yard. Pei Chen took Zhao Ying's hand and walked into the study. He asked her to sit down and he massaged her shoulders, hoping to relieve her fatigue.

"Coach, is everything settled?" Zhao Ying asked.

"Yeah." Pei Chen's strength remained unchanged. "We'll set off tonight. Time is a bit urgent, but you don't have to worry..."

"The commander-in-chief will go to the battlefield in person, right?" Zhao Ying's question was not a question.

As the commander-in-chief, Pei Chen has the right not to go to the battlefield, but Zhao Ying knows that he will go. All of Pei Chen's merits and rights were earned by him fighting for life and death on the battlefield.

He won't sit in the back.

"Yes." Pei Chen agreed very seriously. His hand slid from Zhao Ying's shoulder along her arm to her palm. He interlocked his fingers with Zhao Ying's and lowered his head to look into her eyes seriously.

"Yingying, I'm a skilled martial artist, you don't have to worry about me..."

Before he could finish his words, Zhao Ying sealed his lips.

Zhao Ying raised her hands to hook them around his neck, tilted her head back and kissed him. Pei Chen unconsciously tightened his grip on Zhao Ying's hand, quickly deepening the kiss and wanting to take the initiative.

Zhao Ying refused to give in, and their kiss was like a war, with neither of them giving in.

Although the two were only engaged, they were already very skilled at kissing and hugging. After all, if it weren't for the sudden death of Old Madam Zhao, they would have been married long ago.

After a long and passionate kiss, both of their faces turned red as they were a little breathless.

The room was quiet with only the sound of rapid breathing. The air was getting warmer and warmer, and everything was extremely ambiguous.

Both of their eyes were glued to each other, unwilling to look away for a moment.

Obviously, I still feel unsatisfied.

Or, want to explore more.

"Sorry, Yingying." Pei Chen pursed his lips, an apology flashing in his eyes. He knew that Zhao Ying would be worried if he went to the front line.

But he couldn't help it.

He has to go.

Zhao Ying looked into Pei Chen's eyes and said, "I didn't stop you from going, so you don't have to apologize."

"I knew from the beginning that you would go." Zhao Ying smiled, "Although, I do hope you can stay."

“Yingying…”

Pei Chen was squatting in front of Zhao Ying, looking up at her. Zhao Ying leaned forward and moved closer to him.

A smile flashed in her glassy eyes as she spoke something completely unrelated to the previous sentence, "Actually, the North isn't that great either. I don't have any maids to wait on me, and no one even helps me bathe."

"So Pei Chen, if we return victorious this time, will you be willing to help me?"

Pei Chen froze in place. He never expected Zhao Ying to say such a thing.

But he understood what Zhao Ying meant by these words.

There is no need to say much about the tacit understanding between adults.

He and Zhao Ying had not yet married, and it was not that he had not thought about such a development, but the mourning period for Old Madam Zhao had just completed one year.

And Zhao Ying will not be able to get married until next year at the earliest.

He could wait, but...

"Pei Chen?"

Seeing Pei Chen remain silent, Zhao Ying tilted her head slightly and called out again. Pei Chen suddenly reacted, looked Zhao Ying in the eye and said, "Yingying's love is truly profound. I couldn't ask for more."

He will surely return victorious.

Zhao Ying's eyebrows curved, and she pecked Pei Chen's lips again before saying, "I'll wait for you."

Even if they are tired of each other, the time they spend together is limited.

Time is urgent and there is no time to lose. This is one of the reasons why Zhao Ying did not take the final step with Pei Chen now.

We can't let countless soldiers wait for them outside...

The second reason is that she wants Pei Chen to think about her. If he thinks about her, Pei Chen will be able to take care of himself a little.

You can return safely.

That night, Zhao Ying personally escorted Pei Chen out of the northern border and headed towards the northern border.

She needs support from the rear.

Although the army had already set out, Zhao Ying still stood on the city wall and did not come down. She looked into the distance in the direction where the army disappeared, her face full of worry.

"Sir, the wind is strong at night and it is even colder on the city wall. You should go back and rest." The female generals led by Gui Xia were also in the team leaving the northern border this time, leaving only a few people to assist in the defense.

The person who spoke at this moment was the female general who was left behind to be responsible for Zhao Ying's safety.

Zhao Ying withdrew his gaze and gathered the fox fur coat around him. It was dark at night, and even with the heavy snow, he could not see anything clearly.

She turned around and went downstairs, "Let's go."

She also had many important things of her own to do. Watching Pei Chen leave was for her own selfish reasons, and taking care of herself and going back to rest was for her public interests.

That night, fighting broke out in Northern Xinjiang.

Pei Chen had an extremely accurate grasp of the timing. After sneaking to a certain distance that night, he launched a surprise attack.

The northern border had no defense at all, and the defense forces that were there on weekdays were simply insufficient, but the Zhenbei Army was so powerful and unstoppable.

That night, they captured the camp in Northern Xinjiang, cut off the news in advance, and continued to attack Northern Xinjiang.

Zhao Ying forced herself to sleep for a while, and then she received such good news. She was shocked, her heart relaxed a little, and she immediately began to prepare for the next thing.

After all, there will definitely be more fighting to come, and her logistics must be guaranteed.

By the time Wei Chan arrived at the northern border, the Zhenbei Army had won three consecutive days and captured the first city in the northern border.

This wasn't the kind of opportunistic trickery that happened in the northern border areas before, where they got the city defense map, but it was achieved through hard power.

"Lord Zhao." Wei Chan called out from outside the door but did not rush in.

It's not that they aren't close, but it's wartime now, and she has to know her limits.

Soon, Zhao Ying came out and smiled brightly when she saw Wei Chan, "Master Wei, you're finally here!"

The two looked at each other and smiled brightly, everything was said without words.

After entering the house, Zhao Ying said, "Everything is going smoothly on the front line. Now that we have captured the first city, the morale of the army is high, but the commander is not rushing forward."

Wei Chan nodded and said, "I know about this. The people of Northern Frontier are brave and good at fighting. They are not pushovers. If we don't capture the first city, I'm afraid we won't be safe in the future."

Zhao Ying said, "The commander also meant the same thing."

Although Pei Chen was on the front line, he would send her messages whenever possible.

Of course, the main thing is the battle reports from the front line, and as for the letters to her, they are often attached.

In the midst of a war, it is naturally impossible to waste too many troops for personal reasons.

Wei Chan said, "I am here to join the war on the orders of His Majesty, and I will be on the battlefield now."

"I want to go too." Zhao Ying said with a smile, "Even if you didn't come today, I would still set off for the first city in the Northern Frontier."

"I was just packing up. Now that you're here, let's go together."

"Okay." Wei Chan naturally had no doubts and agreed immediately. The two of them rushed to the front line together.

Zhao Ying had been in the northern border for so long, so riding a horse was naturally no problem for him. The two of them set off with their guards, setting off in the morning and arriving at their destination in the afternoon.