The ruthless prince and the enchanting concubine

Chapter 178 Pain, the Army Triumphs

Ning Ningyan remained silent, she looked in the direction of the central hall of Linglong Mountain, her expression was confused, she spoke softly, her voice was distant and ethereal.

"Shu Yan, Yin Shuang, the two of you have nowhere to go now, so you should stay in the imperial capital for the time being, and it happens that Feng Ming is also living there. If something happens, you can take care of each other."

Hearing this, Feng Ming with a melancholy face stepped forward and suggested that they return to the imperial capital overnight and leave one person behind to clean up the funeral affairs of Linglong Pavilion. Because they are afraid that time will be delayed for a long time, Ning Yan will probably be there when Nangong Jin and Shen Haoyue return. He didn't return to the mansion until after Beijing, if that was the case, Shen Haoyue would inevitably become suspicious.

After several people's discussions, it was decided to keep Shu Yan, but Shu Yan was still unwilling, and insisted on escorting the young master back to the imperial capital safely, and other matters will be discussed later.

Due to Shu Yan's insistence, Ning Yan and the other two didn't say anything, and the four went down the mountain in the dark, and returned to the imperial capital overnight.

Looking at the increasingly misty Linglong Mountain behind her, Ning Ningyan felt sad in her heart, and her eyes couldn't help being sour again. She wondered if this place would become a deserted place when she came again next time. It is also possible that she will never come back to this place again... After taking a deep look, Ning Ningyan suddenly turned around and left.

Under the moonlight, the four of them still rode two steeds, one in front and the other behind, and galloped towards the imperial capital. As the moon moved their bodies little by little, the distance between them and the imperial capital gradually narrowed. By the time they returned to the imperial capital, it was already midnight in the morning, just as the water trucks in the city were leaving the city to fetch water from Yuquan Mountain outside the city. Taking this opportunity, the four of them entered the imperial capital smoothly.

According to the prior arrangement, Yin Shuang followed Xuan Fengming to the Hongmen Inn where he lived, while Shu Yan sent Ning Yan to the general's mansion with his lightness kung fu just like yesterday.

When they parted, Yin Shuang and Xuan Fengming were reluctant to part with Ning Yan, worried that she would not be able to bear this blow, but Ning Yan was expressionless, just telling them to rest assured that if something happened in the future, they would still contact them.

There was silence on the street, and the entire imperial capital was still in a deep sleep. The two all-night red lights in front of the General's Mansion were still emitting a bright red light, and the guards by the door were slightly tired and stood leaning against the wall.

Shu Yan glanced at it lightly, then led Ning Ningyan to the remote part of the courtyard wall behind, and jumped in lightly.

In order to avoid the guards who were secretly monitoring Ning Yan, they still entered the room through the back window of the General Pavilion. The room was completely dark, but it could be seen that no one had been here since Ning Yan left yesterday afternoon.

Seeing that the young master had been settled, Shu Yan breathed a sigh of relief. In the dark, Shu Yan secretly glanced at the young master tenderly, but the next second he returned to his usual expression. He knew that this place was not a place to stay for a long time. , I have to say goodbye and return to Linglong Mountain to deal with funeral affairs.

In the darkness, Ning Yan grabbed Shu Yan's arm...

Shu Yan froze for a moment, then turned her head.After a while, Ning Yan said softly: "Go back and bury those brothers who died..." Ning Yan wanted to say something again, but in the next second, her hand loosened Shu Yan's arm on her own initiative .

Shu Yan felt very uncomfortable, but in the end, he just clasped his fists and said, "Young master, take care." Then he opened the window and flew away. Only Ning Ningyan was left alone, and she staggered to the side of the fan in a state of desperation, and fell headfirst, tears of sadness flowed out of her phoenix eyes again, why did she become like this, why...

I don't know when, the sky has already brightened, Ning Yan has been immersed in grief, and I don't know when I became a little confused for a while.

There was a hasty knock on the door, and then the maid Donghua's voice sounded at the door.

"Young Madam, Young Madam, are you in?" Immediately after that, there was another hasty knock on the door.

Condensing Yan got up stiffly, rubbed her red and swollen eyes, and after opening the door, Donghua stood outside the door anxiously.

"Young madam, you are so anxious to death. Where did you go? I didn't see you last night. I was so anxious that I didn't sleep all night. I'm afraid that something happened to you!" Donghua's eyes There seemed to be two big dark circles on her face, and it looked like she really didn't sleep all night last night.

Condensing Yan pulled herself together and forced a smile.

"Donghua, you girl is too careless. I went to the old lady's room last night and stayed there until late. Maybe you didn't see it."

Hearing this, Donghua was puzzled, and she scratched her head.

"I can't, Young Madam, I came here to check last night, the lights in the house are always dark..."

Ning Yan, who was upset, didn't want to say a word at this moment, she just wanted to send Donghua away as soon as possible. She just said that Donghua didn't pay attention and didn't see her enter the house. Although Donghua was skeptical, she After all, she is a real person, and besides, the young lady has come back, so she has nothing to worry about, so she has no choice but to apologize again and again, and go to prepare breakfast for Ning Yan.

In a daze, Ning Yan passed through a day. During this day, her mind seemed to be hollowed out by something, but she just sat there blankly, and Jiang Nantian's appearance when he was about to die kept appearing in front of her eyes. , and his unfinished words.

"Yan'er... your mother was killed by Helian Wuli, the former prince of the Western Jin Kingdom."

This sentence is like a ribbon that can't be pulled, lingering in Ning Yan's mind, and it can't be dissipated for a long time.

Hao Lianwuli...

Ning Ningyan clenched her silver teeth and repeated the name. She knew that her father would never tell a lie to deceive her before he died. Although she did not know all the details, she knew that without Hao Lianwu Li, her mother would not have died, and if it wasn't for him, Linglong Mountain would not have been slaughtered...

But who is this Hao Lianwuli? Suddenly, Ning Ningyan suddenly remembered that this operation was led by Shen Haoyue and Nan Gongjin, so what did they do in Linglong Mountain?
In her heart, she had already despaired of Nangong Jin, so there was no such thing as hatred, but when she mentioned Shen Haoyue, a sense of desolation came to her heart, whether it was Shen Haoyue or Nangong Jin, she did not I hope they killed Jiang Nantian.

Thinking lightly, there was another confusion in the grief, Ning Ningyan finally couldn't help sitting for a while, then lay down and fell asleep again.

At noon the next day, the central street in the imperial capital was extremely lively. Everyone stopped on the street and looked forward. They had just received the news that King Jing'an and General Changning led an army to suppress the bandits, and they had won a big victory. Today is the day of triumphant return, and this news was reported by Tanma Lanqi, who returned first in the army.

Now, the current emperor, Nan Gonghuan, has heard the news and ordered some of his officials to go out of the city ten miles to welcome them, while he himself prepared a celebration banquet for them in the palace.

The gate of the city was opened wide, and the fifty horse team opened the way first, and the common people watching the excitement dodged one after another.Followed by two tall horses, King Nangong Jin of Jing'an and General Shen Haoyue of Changning sat upright on the horses' backs, their weapons magnificent, accompanied by the officials who came out of the city to greet them.

The 200 troops had been placed in the teaching army field outside the city, so only about [-] people entered the city.

Faced with the cheers of countless common people, Nangong Jin was expressionless, with his brows furrowed. It seemed that he was a little tired after a few days of fatigue, and his eyes were bloodshot.

Changning General Shen Haoyue followed closely behind. Unlike Nangong Jin's stern face, he had a relaxed expression. His silver helmet and silver armor shone brightly under the sunlight, making him look very majestic and handsome.

Suddenly, Nangong Jin turned around immediately and asked an official surnamed Sun beside him.

"My lord Sun, I'm a little tired, I want to go back to the residence to rest first, how about letting General Changning take care of the matter of entering the palace to meet the saint?"

The officer surnamed Sun next to him showed embarrassment when he heard the words, and he clasped his fist slightly.

"My lord, this... I'm afraid it's not very good. Your Majesty has already prepared a sumptuous banquet in the palace to welcome you and General Changning. If you don't go, this..." Shen Haoyue didn't wait for the official to finish speaking. Stepping on the stirrup, he hurried two steps, came to the position beside King Jing'an, and said with a faint smile.

"Hehe, my lord, what Master Sun said is absolutely true. You are the main character in this operation to destroy Linglong Mountain. I, Shen Haoyue, are just playing tricks to help. How can I represent you!"

Nangong Jin was still expressionless, looking at each other coldly, her lips moved, but she didn't speak.

"My lord, this time you not only broke through the gate of Linglong Mountain from the front, but also killed the bandit leader Jiangnan Tian with your own hands. If it is played by the present sage, you will be credited with great credit." While speaking, Shen Haoyue Peeking at Nangong Jin's face, especially when it comes to Jiangnan Tian.

Nangong Jin could hear clearly, she didn't show any flaws at all, she just smiled coldly.

"Hmph, General Changning, if you are willing, why not let me give you the credit, what do you think?"

Shen Haoyue knew that Nangong Jin's words were thorny, so he just shook his head with a smile, "My lord, whoever deserves the credit should get it, this... but no one can change it." After saying this meaningful sentence, Shen Haoyue turned his head Go, and say nothing more.

Nangong Jin's heart sank slightly, and his eyebrows were furrowed even tighter. He thought to himself, "Could it be that Shen Haoyue knows something?" Seeing the demeanor of King Jing'an and General Changning, praises came and went.From the gate of the imperial capital to the palace, the triumphant team walked for half an hour.

The gate of the palace was wide open, and Nangong Huan, who was dressed in a dragon robe, had already received the news, and even walked out of the main hall to greet her. The civil and military officials behind him followed closely. Seeing this, Nangong Jin and Shen Haoyue both got off their horses, and they hadn't arrived yet. , and heard Nangong Huan's hearty laughter.

"Hahaha, Chendi and Shen Aiqing really lived up to everyone's expectations! I already know the news of your triumphant return. Come on, I have prepared a banquet. Today, let's have a good drink and welcome the two heroes!"

The joint army of Nangong Jin and Shen Haoyue successfully wiped out Linglong Mountain, and the news of their triumphant return caused a sensation in the entire government and the public. Regarding this incident, all civil and military officials praised the two of them, and suddenly there was a tendency of many stars to praise the moon , The celebration banquet in the palace lasted for two full hours. During the banquet, Shen Haoyue and Nan Gongjin respectively described the details of the attack on Linglong Mountain.Especially when it was said that the bandit leader Jiang Nantian was killed, all civil and military officials cheered for a while, but Nangong Jin said that at this time, he just said a few words, and the more detailed situation was given by Shen Haoyue explained.

Faced with the emperor's praise and everyone's praise, Nangong Jin was silent. He only hoped that this boring banquet could be ended as soon as possible.

(End of this chapter)