Red waist breaking line

Chapter 806

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One day after the plan with Yunxi, Hongye issued an edict, announcing a temporary truce with the Yuanzheng Empire.

As soon as the decree was issued, the court and the public cheered. The Yuanzheng Empire had been wreaking havoc in the Central Plains for a long time, and the people were living in misery. Now that the homeland has been restored, everything is in ruins, and everyone is eager for temporary stability so that they can rebuild their homes. A few people are more radical and hope that Hongye will fight in the northern border again, but Hongye earnestly explained the pros and cons, saying that people's livelihood should be the first priority. The previous war consumed the military strength, and there should be time for replenishment and training. After hearing such a reasonable explanation, everyone stopped for the time being.

But when Hongye proposed to go north to meet with Emperor Yun Huan of Yuanzheng Empire in person, there were still many voices of opposition. Most people were worried - it was rare to have such a wise and benevolent monarch. If he was killed because of going north, wouldn't it be another storm? After all, the previous monarchs who went north did not have any good results. But Hongye insisted, and with the support of Yunxi and Mu Tong, even Li Li and Long Heng remained neutral and did not object. Although this matter was risky, it was a set trend. Hongye also put forward a plan to entrust Yunxi, Long Heng and Bao Gongzi to handle state affairs respectively, and the three of them negotiated to act as agents for state affairs. Once such a stable cabinet was established, the government system also operated smoothly, and gradually calmed everyone's worries and doubts. Hongye also simply packed up his luggage, and took Mu Tong, Bai Shu and Qi Ji with him, and drove to the north under the protection of a small and elite guard team.

To go to the northern border, Yunzhong City is the only way.

When Turing and Li Mei'er heard that Hongye was coming, they led their troops out of the city thirty miles to welcome her. Although Hongye and Li Mei'er were not familiar with each other, they understood each other tacitly. When they saw each other, they smiled at each other. However, when Turing and Mu Tong saw each other, their eyes were red.

When they arrived at Yunzhong City, they saw Li Li leading his army waiting at the city gate. Hongye greeted them with a smile and exchanged a few words with Li Li. After Li Li greeted Hongye, he should have been polite to Mu Tong and other people accompanying him, but when he saw Mu Tong looking coldly at the army behind him, his heart sank, and he said no more, just following the procedure.

That night, Li Li personally brought wine and food to the red leaf tent, fulfilling the etiquette of a monarch and a subject, and also fulfilling the proper duties of a family. The two of them ate and talked in the moonlight and breeze, feeling quite at ease.

He personally filled a glass of strong liquor for her and smiled: "If I think back five or six years ago, I would never have thought that you and I would be in this situation today."

She shook the wine glass in her hand and said with a smile, "Yes. At that time, you were Master Li and I was a poor girl. We fought and quarreled every day. I felt annoyed at that time and wished you would disappear. Now that I think about it, it was a glorious time. I can say that I was carefree."

Li Li laughed and said, "I was ignorant at that time, I didn't know love, and I had never experienced sadness or joy."

Hongye joked, "You are the one who is so stubborn and weird, but you covered it up by saying you were ignorant? You had the upper hand at that time. If you had been more straightforward and gentle, maybe we would have gotten married, and there would be no need for others to come."

Li Li's face flushed slightly, but his tone was calm: "Now it seems that it's better not to succeed. You are a wild girl who is too difficult to control. If you marry into my family, you will piss me off every day. It's better to leave it to Yang Yizhao and Xiao Yunxi. They are not normal people either, and they are just right for you." Hongye nodded and smiled: "Yes, only a young lady from a prominent family can be a good match for you. You are lucky too. In front of you, you have Sister Xue who loves you deeply, and in the back, you have a lovely girl like Jinyue to stay with you. It's enough to have one confidant in life, and you and I both have two, so it's worth a drink."

The two smiled at each other and clinked their glasses. Li Li raised his head to drink, but seeing Hong Ye hesitate, he couldn't help but frowned: "What?"

Hongye sighed, stood up and said solemnly: "One cup is not enough, I should drink three cups to express my apology."

As she spoke, she drank three cups in a row, then bowed and said, "Li Li, I have concealed a lot in the past few days. It is my fault. I always say that you and I are a family, but I have never opened my heart to you about everything. Now I think about it, I am particularly ashamed. Tomorrow I will go north to find Yang Yizhao. I am in danger. I dare not predict whether it will be a blessing or a curse. Today I will use these three cups of wine to apologize to you. I know that you will never forget the cause of Sister Xue's death. Yang Yizhao and Xiao Yunxi are both my people. I am willing to take the blame for them, one life for another. I only ask you to give me some time until I find Yang Yizhao. After that, you can decide whether to kill or punish him."

Li Li lowered his eyes and sighed, "Don't say that. I was also the one who trusted Zhang Ziliu too easily and indulged Li Qian, which led to disaster and affected my family... Step by step, it's all fate, how can we talk about absolute right and wrong? Only after losing something do we know its value, and only after experiencing it do we know how difficult it is. Desire hurts people a lot, and I am deeply trapped in it myself, so who am I to blame others? Now I only hope that my family is safe and the country is stable. I believe that Yue'er's spirit in heaven will also be happy, happy that I have finally let it go."

Hongye reached out her hand and held his, only to feel his palms sweating and obviously feeling very emotional. At this moment, they looked at each other in silence and could only say with tears in their eyes, "Thank you."

He turned over his palm and covered her hand: "Don't thank me. I just hope you take care of yourself and bring Yang Yizhao back. Our family is safe and sound, and I never want you to..." His eyes were red, he turned his head away, his voice trembling.

Hongye couldn't help shedding tears, "Okay, I'll try my best. Not only will I bring Yang Yizhao back, I will also make the evildoers pay the price they deserve, and eliminate all the tempting demons and evil spirits, to put a real end to this."

Li Li smiled with tears in his eyes, and suddenly remembered something. He took out a leather bag from his back and handed it to her: "By the way, this is for you."

Hongye opened the skin bag and saw clearly, and her tears flowed even more: "——Laughing at the Spring Breeze?"

Li Li nodded and said, "Qi Ji and I defeated Zhang Ziliu and seized his weapon. Qi Ji is knowledgeable and told me the origin of it. Then I knew that this was an old thing of Yang Yizhao. I have never seen Xiao Chunfeng's true appearance, so I can only ask someone about it. Fortunately, there are several old craftsmen in Yunzhong City who are former members of the Fengrui Camp. They restored the drawings of Senior Chi Su and recast this set of weapons. Of course, it is far inferior to Senior Chi Su's craftsmanship, but I think it is always a happy thing to return the property to its original owner. Please help me bring it to Yang Yizhao. Tell him that he will always be the benefactor of my Li family. I will never forget that in the life-and-death struggle in Nianfei Village, it was he who saved my life and kept my parents safe. He is my brother in life and death, my sister's lover, and my family, forever."