inspire-indiana Chapter 256 The Country is About to Be Destroyed
Chapter 256 The Country is About to Be Destroyed
"Hey, how could this happen?"
After listening to Su Li's story about what happened in Jinkou Port, the third aunt sighed.
The old lady wiped her tears and said:
"Brother Heng has had a truly unfortunate life! But I believe that since he's overcome such a difficult situation, he'll surely recover from this minor injury. Ah Li, now that we've arrived in Lin'an Prefecture, you can rest and recuperate. You're still pregnant, so don't worry too much."
Su Li looked sad but pretended to be strong and said:
"Grandma is right! Li'er believes in the general and also believes in Mr. Fei."
Third Aunt comforted him again and said:
"Okay, stop crying. Mother, A-Li, I've already arranged a place for you to live. You can live with us. The yard may be small, but it's lively."
The old lady nodded.
She came here this time with the intention of letting her uncle take care of her in his old age. If her uncle didn't return to Beijing in the future, she wouldn't go back either. There was nothing good to stay in Beijing anyway. Besides, it didn't make sense for her to let her grandson take care of her while her son was still alive.
Su Li said:
"I shouldn't have refused Third Aunt's kindness, but I already arranged for someone to buy property in Lin'an Prefecture years ago. The scenery there is beautiful and secluded, making it a perfect place for the general to recuperate. The servants in the mansion have already prepared a carriage and are waiting outside. We will take our leave now."
Given Pei Heng's current situation, the quieter the residence, the better.
The newly established farm was located in the tea mountain she bought, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
The old lady pondered for a moment and said:
"You've always been a assertive kid. Well, go ahead. Fortunately, the place isn't far away, and I'll come to see you every now and then."
After the agreement was reached, everyone went their separate ways at the dock.
Third uncle and aunt took the old lady back home.
Captain Qian had already brought people to pick them up. At this moment, they had already moved the luggage from the boat and loaded it into the car, waiting for Su Li's order to go home.
In order to conceal his tracks, Lian Cheng, Pei Heng's personal attendant and chief steward, did not go north with him. Pei Heng was also concerned about Su Li, so he left him behind to take care of her.
At this moment, Lian Cheng carried "Pei Heng", who was disguised by his sister Lian Rong, onto the carriage. Su Li, supported by Song Zhi and Song Tao, got on the carriage with the whole family.
"set off!"
Following Su Li's order, the whole family set off towards their new home.
There are many mountains in the south.
Lin'an Prefecture is located among mountains and the most famous thing among them is the West Lake and the green leaves between the mountains - tea.
Now is the time when the first batch of tea leaves sprout.
The long convoy slowly moved towards the tea mountain. On both sides of the road, neat rows of tea gardens circled the mountain, and everywhere was green.
On the tea mountain, tea farmers are picking new tea leaves. From afar, the scene is bustling with activity, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of tea.
The tea house is located halfway up the mountain. The stacked houses cover a large area. The manor is clean and elegant, and the flowers, plants and trees in the garden are even more colorful. Everywhere is filled with the exquisiteness and elegance of southern gardens.
"Madam, when Young Master Su Zhe first arrived here, he said this place was blessed with outstanding people and beautiful scenery, and that Madam would definitely like it. He bought all the tea plants and manors within a 20-mile radius."
Captain Qian stood on the mountainside and pointed.
Everywhere you look are Su Li's properties.
Su Li nodded. It felt good to be rich. In the beginning, she had asked Su Zhe to buy a tea plantation in the south to deal with Liu Xu. She had never expected that this would become their new home.
I don’t know what happened to Su Zhe and Song Ci?
Along the way, the south was not affected by the war at all. The people were still doing their jobs and living in peace, as if the war that was imminent in the eyes of the people of Shengjing was a million miles away from them and not as important as what to eat tonight.
However, seeing this scene, Su Li was also very relieved.
Pei Heng and his men led their troops north and fought a desperate battle with the Beimang people. Wasn't it to protect the people so that they could stay away from the war and live and work in peace?
The present time is peaceful and tranquil because someone is carrying the burden and moving forward.
Pei Heng, you must be safe.
There are also thousands and thousands of soldiers, you must also be safe.
By the time the whole family settled down, it was already late at night.
The moonlight was cool, casting a shadow over the tea mountain. The emerald green buds were covered in a silvery sheen. Upon closer inspection, one could see the dense, slender hairs on each plump bud.
The dew has fallen.
With a thin layer of mist, the moonlight shines on it, making it look like a fairyland.
Such a beautiful scenery, but some people have no time to appreciate it.
Aunt Lu, wearing a cloak, walked in the moonlight to the back mountain, and saw a dark shadow standing in front of her with her backlight.
"Is Pei Heng really unconscious?"
The man's voice was ethereal.
Aunt Lu knelt and saluted, "Yes. I saw him get hit on the head and fall into the river. The miracle doctor beside him said the same thing. Judging from the behavior of the old lady and the family recently, it doesn't seem to be false."
"Haha, I didn't expect that after being well for such a while, he still couldn't escape the fate of lying in bed. However, Pei Heng and Su Li are treacherous and have ruined many of the master's good things in the past year. If it weren't for them, the master's current situation wouldn't be so difficult. You still have to be careful to prevent any fraud!"
"Yes!"
"I originally placed you beside the old emperor in the hope of gathering more intelligence. But I didn't expect the old emperor to give you to Pei Heng. However, this is a good thing. The master is waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. You must keep an eye on Pei Heng and don't let him ruin the master's plans again. If he shows any signs of waking up, we will kill him at all costs!"
The man in black raised his hand and made a killing gesture in the moonlight.
"Yes!"
Aunt Lu shuddered and lowered her head even lower.
"If I have any news, how can I find you?"
Aunt Lu looked up; no one had appeared on the tea hills. A mountain breeze blew by, and it seemed as if the conversation had just been a dream. Only the moonlight remained.
In the teahouse.
Xiao Cui stood in front of Su Li to report, and Su Li said after listening:
"Got it. Go back quickly and don't reveal your identity."
"Yes, I'll take my leave." Xiao Cui hurried away and returned to her room to continue pretending to sleep.
Songzhi said, "Madam, this Concubine Lu is really a nuisance if she stays around. It's better to find a chance to send her away."
Su Li knew this very well, but Concubine Lu was sent to the Pei Mansion openly by Emperor Jingde. If she died or disappeared, Emperor Jingde would definitely become suspicious.
Pei Heng is currently in the northern border, and absolutely no unnecessary complications can be caused.
Moreover, she also needed Aunt Lu to inform Emperor Jingde from time to time so that Emperor Jingde could feel at ease.
The longer she stays here, the safer Pei Heng will be.
Shengjing City, thousands of miles away.
Emperor Jingde looked at the battle report on the desk with a frown.
After the fall of Guazhou City, Weizhou is to the south.
If the people of Beimang crossed the Wei River and captured Weizhou, they would cross the vast Hexi Plain, march straight into the Mangshan Mountains, and directly arrive at the city of Shengjing.
By then, Daqi will be destroyed.