It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 354 A succession of bad news

"I know." Yang Xianrong didn't comment on Zhang Du's statement because she didn't care at all.

Because of these things, the emperor's carriage was delayed for more than half an hour.

Yuan Jianshuo and his men wrapped the bodies of the two beauties in straw mats and threw them into a nearby ravine without any mercy.

However, this move also greatly shocked the concubines in the bullock cart behind. Everyone curled up and said no more.

Sima Jing also became extremely quiet, sitting honestly next to Yang Xianrong, looking at the diamond-shaped cirrus pattern on the car window in a daze.

After a while, the team started to move again, but obviously the speed was much faster. Fortunately, the black carriage of the Yang family was very stable. Sima quietly pulled Yang Xianrong's sleeve and moved a little closer to her.

Zhao Ran rode beside Yang Xianrong's chariot and whispered: "Cao Tong's injury is also quite serious. I don't know if he can survive. The doctor gave him some Wu Shi Powder to relieve the pain." This kid is still a man at a young age.”

"If you can save it, do it. If you need it, you can bring the medicinal materials I have here." Yang Xianrong noticed Sima Jing's cleverness, so he took her little hand and kneaded it gently. Sima Jing immediately moved closer to her, leaning close to her and not daring to make a sound.

"Thank you, Queen." Zhao Ran's voice became lower. "Cao Tong said that Sima Yue attacked suddenly, so General He and the others had no preparations. They could only rush into battle and were caught off guard. Moreover, Sima Yue's It means to take the emperor back to Luoyang..."

"...What are they planning?" Yang Xianrong was stunned.

"Cao Tong couldn't explain clearly, but he said that General He received the document from Sima Yue and only heard a few words, saying that the imperial city of the Jin Dynasty was in Luoyang, so how could he go to Chang'an? He wanted to welcome the emperor back to Chang'an... …Restore the emperor’s court affairs and recreate the grand occasion of Taikang’s rule.”

"His ambitions are great." Yang Xianrong snorted. Just when he was about to say something more, he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves rushing again.

This time it was not one horse, but dozens of horses running wildly, making a huge noise.

All members of the Forbidden Army automatically and consciously entered a state of alert, with everyone's expressions serious and extremely nervous.

This time, Sima Zhong got off his chariot and walked directly to the end of the team. He stood on the official road with his hands folded and looked behind him. His face was expressionless, but it seemed a bit majestic.

Dozens of horses slowed as they approached.

Yuan Jianshuo had already led his men to stop them at the front, lining up in a row, swords raised.

When both sides could see each other clearly, the leader of the other side still stopped. Someone dismounted and came over, bowed and saluted, "I have seen the emperor in my humble position."

The visitor was the military general Guo Wei who had gone to Yecheng to ask Sima Ying for food and grass. He was tall and strong, and he walked as if his legs weighed a thousand pounds. Although his complexion is dark, he is still handsome. He was familiar with Yuan Jianshuo, so he was not too polite.

However, to show respect, he turned around and ordered all his men to dismount, placed his sword on the horse, and stood with his hands hanging down. "What's going on?" Sima Zhong remained silent, so Zhang Du asked on his behalf: "Where did General Guo come from? Where are he going?"

"When I go back to the general manager, my humble post is from Yecheng and I am going to Chang'an. I am ashamed to say that I went to Yecheng to beg Sima Ying for food, but he kicked me out..." Guo Wei was very polite.

"What?" Yuan Jianshuo didn't care so much and asked directly: "Didn't you take a lot of people away that day? So, are these few coming back now?"

It was not until this moment that everyone saw clearly that not only Guo Wei was injured, but the dozen or so people following him were also injured, their faces were green, and they were very embarrassed.

According to him, they galloped all the way outside Yecheng a few days ago and saw that Sima Ying's army was all ready to go, and it seemed that they were going to fight against Sima Yue. Therefore, Guo Wei felt that maybe he just wanted to join forces with his prince, and it would be okay if he went to beg for some military rations. Who would have thought that Sima Ying's general Wang Bin wouldn't let him finish his words at all, so he ordered his soldiers to besiege them and kill them with swords.

He didn't bring many people with him, and he didn't feel that Sima Ying would kill them, so Guo Wei didn't make any preparations at all. Now, they are fighting very passively and retreating quickly.

But Wang Bin showed no mercy and chased them for fifty miles. After annihilating most of their troops, he returned to Yecheng with satisfaction. Guo Wei was anxious and angry, but knowing that he could not lose the remaining dozens of people, he galloped all the way and planned to return to Chang'an first.

Their speed was extremely fast and they did not stop during the whole journey, so they met again when the emperor's chariot approached Chang'an City.

Sima Zhong frowned after listening to his story and asked: "Aren't you just asking for some food? Why do you want to kill them all? What exactly is Brother Ying going to do?"

"This... I don't know. Anyway, I brought 200 people with me, and now there are less than 18 people back... Your Majesty, I am going to Chang'an to talk to the prince." Guo Wei had a grimace on his face, and his face was dirty. Dirty, looking extremely embarrassed.

"What are you going to do with the prince?" Zhang Du asked, "There is no food and grass. What will you do when you go back?"

"This..." Guo Wei was also stunned. He probably didn't think about this problem at all, and maybe he just wanted to go back to the prince to cry.

Zhang Du sighed and then said: "General Guo, now that the matter has come to an end, you have finally come back with your lives. Let the doctors take a look at the injuries first. They must be treated. Then follow the emperor's instructions. It only takes half a day for the convoy to go to Chang'an."

"This..." Guo Wei hesitated. How could he not know that Sima Zhong was just a puppet emperor.

"Commander Yuan, are there any other porridges? Let General Guo and the others drink some hot food first, and then follow the emperor's motorcade." Zhang Du straightened his back and continued to order, "There are more gruels behind the emperor's chariot. Let’s share some dry food with everyone. After escaping from death, you must first have a full meal to celebrate your remaining days.”

After hearing these words, Guo Wei knelt down directly in front of Zhang Du. The dark and strong general burst into tears and didn't know what to say.

"General Guo, don't do this. It's better to fill your stomach first, and then we can discuss it slowly." Zhang Du stepped forward to help Guo Wei, and carefully looked at his injuries, with fatherly care in his eyes, which made Guo Wei Wei was extremely moved.

After Yang Xianyong, who was standing not far away, watched this scene, he quietly moved to the side of Yang Xianrong's chariot and said a few words. Yang Xianrong actually smiled and was very happy.