Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

At the beginning of the twelfth lunar month, the cold wind was biting, but it could not blow away the joy of the army returning from suppressing the rebellion. Mu Tianbo personally hosted a banquet in the Mu Palace, entertaining all the chieftains. The palace was decorated with lights and was very lively. Everyone was so happy that they couldn't stop smiling. The laughter and conversation intertwined together, forming a sea of ​​joy.

Tianbo was so happy! The rebellion was quelled, and Yunnan was at peace again. He seemed to see the people living and working in peace and contentment, and the fields were full of harvest. The chieftains were also very happy, because the population, money and grain were all distributed, and everyone got what they deserved. Their faces were filled with smiles of satisfaction and expectation.

As soon as the banquet started, Tianbo stood up and raised his wine glass high, which sparkled with crystal light under the light. The chieftains also stood up after seeing this, and no one dared to neglect him, because they knew that this was Mu Tianbo's respect and gratitude to them.

Tianbo looked around and said with a smile: "Our Bi Kui rebelled and attacked our city, causing great suffering to our people. Fortunately, with the great help of the chieftains, the situation was finally quelled. I, Mu Tianbo, would like to offer a toast to everyone!" After saying that, he drank the whole thing in one gulp to express his respect. The wine seemed to be the joy and gratitude in his heart, flowing in everyone's heart.

The chieftains also responded one after another: "You are too polite, Duke. This is what we should do." Their words were full of sincerity and humility, as if to say: "We just did some insignificant things, why should we mention it?"

Tianbo toasted two more times, and after three cups of wine, the atmosphere of the banquet became lively. The chieftains took turns toasting Tianbo, their words were full of flattery and praise, as if to say: "The Duke is so wise and brave, leading us to quell the rebellion, he is really our role model!"

The housekeeper Yu Xipeng was also not idle. He toasted the chieftains one by one. His manners were decent and his words were sincere, which made the chieftains feel very comfortable. At this time, the music sounded, as melodious as the sound of nature. The dancers, wearing simple and elegant skirts, danced lightly. Their dancing postures were graceful and their bodies were flexible, as if a group of fairies were dancing.

These dancers were from both Han and ethnic minorities. They danced to the music with graceful postures and pretty faces. They had the reserve and gentleness of women from the Central Plains, as well as the boldness and passion of women from other ethnic groups. The chieftains were so amazed by the charm of these dancers that they seemed to have forgotten their worldly worries and troubles.

After drinking almost all the wine, the chieftains began to relax, no longer as reserved and restrained as at the beginning. Their words were full of boldness and frankness, as if they were saying: "Today is such a happy day! We will drink a thousand cups of wine and not leave until we are drunk!" Some even got drunk and started to compete with each other, with red faces and thick necks, as if they were competing to see who could drink more and was more courageous.

At this time, Wang Yangzu, the chieftain of Li'e, stood up. He was tall and strong, with a simple face, giving people a simple and unpretentious feeling. He approached Tianbo with a wine glass and whispered, "Duke, I have something I want to ask you for help." Although his voice was not loud, it was full of sincerity and expectation.

Although Tianbo was a little drunk, he was still sober. After listening to Yang Zu's words, he asked him what was going on. Yang Zu smiled and said, "My men are all country bumpkins who have never seen the world. Now that we have finally arrived in Yunnan Prefecture, I want to let them go into the city to have a look." His smile was full of simplicity and kindness, as if to say, "We just want our men to see the world and broaden their horizons."

Tianbo frowned when he heard this. He knew in his heart that this matter was not that simple. Especially now that Shadingzhou was still suspicious, it would be bad if something happened. He was thinking about how to answer when Jingdong Tusi Diao Xun also staggered over. He was thin and had a cunning face, giving people a feeling of being smart and capable. He pointed at Yang Zu and laughed: "Are you trying to ask for credit and reward?" His voice was full of ridicule and teasing.

Yang Zu quickly denied that he just wanted his men to go into the city to have a look. Diao Xun followed suit and said he wanted to too. Their voices were full of excitement and noise, as if they were saying, "We also want our men to go into the city to have a look! Duke, please agree to this!"

Tianbo was in a dilemma. If he agreed, he was afraid of trouble; if he refused, he was afraid of losing the support of the people. He thought that these chieftains had just helped him to quell the rebellion and would not have any intention of rebelling. Besides, the New Year was approaching and the people wanted to go to the market to buy things; the chieftains had money and wanted to spend it. So he became hesitant. His heart was full of contradictions and entanglements, as if he was saying, "What should I do? If I agree to them, I'm afraid of trouble; if I refuse, I'm afraid they will be dissatisfied."

At this time, the chieftain of Shiping, Long Zaitian, and the chieftain of Ningzhou, Lu Yongming, also joined the team of petitioners. They earnestly said that they wanted their "wild boars" (probably soldiers) to go into the city to "eat some fine food" (probably to enjoy city life). Their voices were full of expectation and pleading, as if they were saying, "Duke, please agree! Let our men go into the city and enjoy life!"

In fact, the chieftains' requests were not high. They just wanted to win people's hearts and ensure their loyalty. Tianbo saw that everyone was asking for this and he began to hesitate. He wanted to refuse but he didn't know how to say it. He was full of hesitation and confusion, as if he was saying, "What should I do? If I agree to them, I'm afraid they will have other ideas; if I don't agree to them, I'm afraid I'll hurt their feelings."

At this time, the housekeeper Yu Xipeng saw Tianbo's difficulty and raised his glass to smooth things over, saying: "Come on, let's continue drinking!" His voice was full of enthusiasm and generosity, as if he was saying: "Everyone, stop talking! Keep drinking!" Although the chieftains raised their glasses, they were still unhappy because they knew that Tianbo was doubting their loyalty. Their eyes flashed with dissatisfaction and loss, as if they were saying: "How can you doubt our loyalty, Duke? We just worked hard to help you put down the rebellion!"

After finishing the wine, the chieftains returned to their seats in a sullen mood and continued to listen to the music and watch the dance. They felt lost and depressed as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on them. Yu Xipeng took the opportunity to lean over to Tianbo's ear and asked, "Duke, what do you think the chieftains mean?" His voice was full of concern and inquiry, as if he was saying, "Duke, what do you think? Do you think the chieftains have any other ideas?"

Tianbo whispered, "I was afraid they had other ideas, so I didn't agree." His voice was full of helplessness and worry, as if he was saying, "I was also thinking about the stability of Yunnan! I was afraid they had other ideas, so I didn't agree to their request." Xipeng sighed and said, "You might hurt the Tusi by doing this! They just worked hard to help you put down the rebellion." His voice was full of regret and emotion, as if he was saying, "You might disappoint the Tusi by doing this! They just did a great job for you!"

Tianbo also sighed and said, "I have to do this for the stability of Yunnan." His voice was full of helplessness and determination, as if he was saying, "I am also considering the stability of the entire Yunnan! I have to do this!" His eyes flashed with firmness and determination, as if expressing his inner determination and belief.

Xi Peng continued, "You are thinking long-term, Duke, but you also have to consider the feelings of the chieftains. What if they use this as an excuse to not contribute or to contribute later when we need to fight in the future?" His voice was full of worry and concern, as if he was saying, "Although you are thinking long-term, you also have to consider the feelings of the chieftains! What if they use this as an excuse to not contribute or to contribute later in the future?"

This sentence hit the nail on the head for Tianbo. Yes, the Ming army in Yunnan is not as strong as before. They are good at defending the city, but they are not capable of fighting in the field. Now it all depends on the power of these chieftains to maintain the situation in Yunnan. If we lose the support of the chieftains, the consequences will be disastrous! Thinking of this, Tianbo's heart was filled with worry and uneasiness, as if he was saying, "Yes! What should I do now? If I lose the support of the chieftains, the consequences will be disastrous!"

He glanced around the banquet and saw the expectant, dissatisfied, or disappointed looks of the chieftains. He knew that he had to make a decision, a decision that would appease the chieftains and consolidate their loyalty. So he stood up suddenly, looked at the chieftains firmly and said, "Okay! I agree to your request! Let your soldiers go into the city to have a look!" His voice was full of determination and firmness, as if he was saying, "I have made a decision! Let your soldiers go into the city to have a look!"

The chieftains were extremely happy when they heard this, and they all expressed their gratitude to Tianbo. Their smiles were full of joy and satisfaction, as if they were saying, "Thank you, Duke! You are really a good leader for us!" The atmosphere of the entire banquet instantly became warm, as if they were celebrating this important decision.

Mu Tianbo slowly raised his glass, the wine in the glass was as crystal clear as amber, reflecting his resolute face. He looked around and said in a steady and powerful voice: "Everyone, please be quiet for a moment and listen to me." The chieftains put down their glasses and turned to look at Mu Tianbo, their eyes full of awe and expectation.

Mu Tianbo coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and continued: "My fellow chieftains and the warriors under your command, you have shed blood and sweat in the battle to quell the rebellion. Your contributions are really great and no one can deny it. I have seen your bravery and dedication and I remember them in my heart."

At this point, he paused for a moment, a trace of gratitude and respect flashing in his eyes. Then, he changed the subject and spoke more firmly: "In order to thank you all for your hard work, I have decided to lift the ban in the city so that the soldiers can have a good time in the city for a few days and relax. This is also a recognition and reward for your achievements."

"What do you think?" He looked around, waiting for the chieftains' response.

When the chieftains heard this, they immediately stood up, their faces filled with joy and excitement. They shouted loudly: "We thank Duke Mu for his great kindness on behalf of the soldiers!" The voices echoed throughout the banquet hall, full of gratitude and admiration.

"Duke Mu is wise!" someone exclaimed loudly, his tone full of admiration and respect for Mu Tianbo.

"Great! Now our 'wild boars' (soldiers) can also eat something good!" said a toast excitedly, causing everyone to laugh.

Everyone cheered and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful. Mu Tianbo looked at everyone with a smile, and his heart was also filled with relief and satisfaction. He reminded everyone: "Don't be too happy too soon. The lifting of the ban is not without rules, and it is not free to enter and leave. We must arrange it in an orderly manner and let the soldiers enter the city in batches, so that they can have a happy time and maintain order in the city."

"Starting from tomorrow, we will enter the city in batches. The first batch will go out and the next batch will go in. How about this arrangement?" he asked in a calm tone.

"Yes, sir!" The chieftains responded one after another, their voices uniform and powerful.

"We will all follow the arrangements of Duke Mu." They raised their glasses again and toasted Mu Tianbo to express their respect and gratitude to him.

……

The news of lifting the ban spread quickly through the streets and alleys of Yunnan Prefecture like a spring breeze, and in less than three days it reached Mengzi, 500 miles away. After Sha Dingzhou learned of the news, he immediately summoned his generals to discuss it. Wan, Chen Changming, Xiong Yiju, Tang Jiabin and others hurried to his mansion.

"I heard that Mu Tianbo has lifted the ban!" Sha Dingzhou handed the letter to his wife Wan with a gloomy face. Wan took the letter, read it carefully, and then handed it to Chen Changming and others to circulate.

"Sir, what are you going to do?" Chen Changming asked in a deep voice after reading the letter. There was a hint of nervousness and anticipation in his tone.

Sha Dingzhou narrowed his eyes and curled up a sneer at the corner of his mouth: "The time has come! I have arranged an internal support. Once the army arrives, we will cooperate inside and outside and open the city to surrender." His tone was full of confidence and determination.

"Rush directly into Prince Mu's Mansion and capture Mu Tianbo, and the matter will be settled!" He slammed the table with a deafening sound.

Except for Wan, everyone else was stunned. They were still worried about the siege, but they didn't expect that Sha Dingzhou already had an insider. This made them both surprised and excited.

"Why aren't you talking?" Sha Dingzhou scratched his head, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere. He glanced at everyone and found that they were all thinking silently.

"Sir," Chen Changming said with a fist, "there is a big problem here." There was a hint of worry and uneasiness in his tone.

"What's the problem?" Wan asked eagerly, playing with the dagger, with curiosity and anticipation flashing in her eyes.

"Mu Tianbo has many spies in Mengzi. He will know immediately if our army moves. Something might happen to the insiders." Chen Changming said worriedly. His tone was full of fear and uneasiness about Mu Tianbo's spies.

Wan nodded, threw the dagger into the air, twisted her fingers to catch the handle, and stabbed it hard into the table. Her movements were clean and neat, full of determination and strength. "This is really a big trouble!" She gritted her teeth and said.

"So we have to achieve victory by surprise!" Her tone was full of firmness and determination.

"Special forces?" Sha Dingzhou asked doubtfully. He looked at Wan, waiting for her explanation.

"That's right!" Wan straightened up and said, "Speed ​​is of the essence in war! It takes ten days to travel 500 miles from Mengzi to Yunnan. But this time I want you to get there in four days!" Her tone was full of confidence and determination, as if she had seen the dawn of victory. Chen Changming and others were shocked after hearing this. Walking 500 miles in four days means walking more than 100 miles a day. This might be barely doable for cavalry, but infantry carrying heavy loads would not be able to keep up with the physical strength. They all expressed their concerns and uneasiness.

Wan just smiled but didn't answer. Her eyes were full of determination and resoluteness. "Don't ask so many questions. Just follow my orders. I will take responsibility if there are any problems!" Her tone was full of unquestionable determination and strength. This made everyone feel an invisible pressure.

"This is not a question of responsibility or not, but the lives of tens of thousands of people!" Chen Changming couldn't help but say. His tone was full of doubts and concerns about Wan's decision. "Marching and fighting is not a joke, it can't be taken lightly." He emphasized again.

Wan was unhappy, and her cheeks twitched slightly. She was Sha Dingzhou's wife and the leader of the tribe, and Chen Changming's words were obviously disrespectful. She glared at Chen Changming, then looked at Sha Dingzhou, waiting for his decision.

Seeing this, Sha Dingzhou quickly tried to smooth things over: "Let's do this. Our cavalry will be the main force, the insiders will be the auxiliary, and the infantry will be used to strengthen the momentum." He said in a calm tone, as if to calm everyone's emotions. "First, catch them off guard, and then use the advantage of numbers to overwhelm them and force them to surrender!" His tone was full of confidence and determination. This made everyone feel that an invisible force was pushing them forward.

"Yes, sir!" Chen Changming shouted with sudden enlightenment. His tone was full of recognition and admiration for Sha Dingzhou's decision.

"This plan is feasible!" Xiong Yiyu and Tang Jiabin also agreed. Their tone was full of expectation and longing for victory. This filled the entire conference room with a warm and cheerful atmosphere.

"Okay!" Sha Dingzhou unfolded the map and said to everyone, "The troops have been assembled and are ready to go at any time." His tone was full of confidence and determination. "We will split into two groups. I will personally lead a few hundred cavalrymen to Yunnan Prefecture to confront Bi Kui. After the spies send you the news, you will act quickly." He pointed to the route and marks on the map and explained the action plan in detail. "Gather outside the South City Gate and wait!" He emphasized at the end. This made everyone feel an invisible pressure pushing them forward. They knew that this battle would determine their fate and future. Therefore, they all expressed their willingness to obey Sha Dingzhou's orders and arrangements. The entire conference room was filled with a warm and determined atmosphere. It seemed that they had seen the dawn of victory waving to them.

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The next morning, just as the sky was turning pale, Sha Dingzhou had already led 500 cavalrymen out of Mengzi City. They swept out like a gust of wind and headed straight for Yunnan Prefecture. After seeing this scene, the spies outside the city immediately reported the news to Mu Tianbo.

However, after noon, the spy was surprised to find that the four gates of Mengzi City were wide open, and the cavalry rushed out of the city gate first, followed by the infantry. They formed a team of dozens of people, and the carriages were full of weapons, armor and luggage. The army marched northward with great momentum. The spy quickly reported this urgent news to Mu Tianbo.

Mu Tianbo was shocked when he heard the news. He didn't expect Sha Dingzhou's marching speed to be so fast! He immediately realized that the situation was not good, so he quickly summoned his generals and chieftains to discuss countermeasures.

On the way to South City, housekeeper Yu Xipeng whispered to Mu Tianbo: "My Lord Duke, we have to prepare a plan to abandon the city." His tone was full of worry and uneasiness.

"What do you mean?" Mu Tianbo frowned and asked. He didn't expect Yu Xipeng to make such a suggestion.

Xi Peng sighed and said, "Since Sha Dingzhou dared to rebel, he must be prepared! There may be someone inside the city who is supporting him. We must be fully prepared to prevent any unexpected events!" His tone was full of fear and uneasiness about Sha Dingzhou's rebellion. At the same time, he was also worried and concerned about the situation in the city. He hoped that Mu Tianbo would listen to his advice and prepare to abandon the city to deal with possible crises.

Mu Tianbo, the eleventh-generation descendant of Mu Ying, the Duke of Qian, has the bravery and wisdom of his ancestors flowing in his blood. However, when it comes to his father, Mu Qiyuan, people shake their heads and sigh. Since Mu Qiyuan inherited the family business in the fifth year of Tianqi, his temper has become more and more violent and his behavior has become more and more erratic. He set up private punishments at home, protected his slaves, and even dared to send troops to besiege the yamen of the inspector. The artillery fire was continuous and the gate was blown to pieces. This move was undoubtedly a great rebellion and jaw-dropping. What is even more shocking is that he privately cast a tiger talisman, and his intentions were obvious. His evil deeds were numerous and everyone knew about it.

The old lady Song of the Mu family witnessed all this and was extremely anxious and distressed. She remembered the ancestral motto of the Mu family: "The descendants of the Mu family should serve the country loyally, be diligent to their superiors, and be polite to their colleagues." In order to preserve the foundation of the Mu family, she resolutely decided to take the opportunity of a banquet to poison Mu Qiyuan to eliminate future troubles.

After Mu Qiyuan's death, Mu Tianbo, who was only ten years old, took over the responsibility of being a Duke. During his growth, his mother Chen and great-grandmother Song gave him endless love and guidance. Environment shapes people, and Mu Tianbo gradually grew into a Duke who is both loyal, brave, and a little timid. His heart is full of responsibility for his family, but he is often troubled by the uncertainty of the future.

One day, when Mu Tianbo heard Yu Xipeng mention that there was a traitor in the city, his face turned pale instantly, and he stammered, "What...what should I do?" Before he finished speaking, there was a rumbling sound of artillery from the south of the city. Mu Tianbo was startled, and shouted "Not good", and then rushed out with his weapons. The war horses were already ready, and the counselor Zhou Ding and the palace soldiers quickly gathered together, and the group headed straight to the south of the city.

The battle in the south of the city was brutal, the roar of killing was deafening, and it was terrifying. At this time, five or six cavalrymen rushed over crookedly, and the leading cavalryman waved his whip and shouted: "Duke, there is a traitor in the city, and the south gate has been breached!" Mu Tianbo was struck by lightning when he heard this, and he stood there in a daze, unable to move.

Yunnan City was impregnable, with tall and thick walls, six magnificent gates, a moat surrounding it, and a suspension bridge across it. This city was not only the protection of the Mu family, but also the apple of Mu Tianbo's eye. Now that the South Gate was lost, his courage seemed to be drained away in an instant.

He turned to look at Yu Xipeng, who hurriedly said, "The enemy outside is coming in full force, and the traitor has not been found yet. We must retreat quickly." Although Mu Tianbo wanted to escape, he was still worried, so he asked the palace soldiers to wait for a while, and he hurried into the study with a few confidants.

He pointed at a confidant and ordered, "Hurry up and tell Tianze and Tianrun to take their families out of the city." The confidant took the order and left. Mu Tianbo searched through the boxes in the study and finally found the hereditary iron certificate and the seals of the Yunnan General and the General of Zhennan. For him, these two things were not only symbols of honor and power, but also the keys to open all the gates of Yunnan.

Mu Tianbo walked out holding the seal tightly. The shouts and screams outside were getting closer and closer. He jumped on his horse and prepared to flee. At this time, Zhou Ding grabbed the reins and asked, "Where are you going, Duke?" Mu Tianbo said anxiously, "The South Gate has been breached. We can't defend the city anymore. We can only run away." Zhou Ding held the reins tightly and said, "There are still several thousand defenders in the city, thousands of elite soldiers, and thousands of chieftains' cave soldiers outside. We may win if we fight. Sha Dingzhou and his men have come from afar, they are exhausted, and they are not familiar with the terrain. We have at least a 70% chance of winning, and we may even be able to break through. If you leave, everything will be over!"

Zhou Ding's words made sense. The morale of the soldiers depended entirely on the commander. If the commander was brave, the soldiers would be brave; if the commander fled, the soldiers would scatter. Mu Tianbo was very troubled after hearing this. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, but the situation before him made him feel unprecedented helplessness and panic.

Just as he was hesitating, three or four more riders came running in a panic. They looked back as they ran, as if ghosts were chasing them. They shouted, "Duke, the Great East Gate has also been breached!" Two of the six gates of Yunnan Prefecture City, the South Gate Lizheng, the North Gate Baoshun, the East Gate Weihe Yongqing, and the West Gate Guangyuan Hongrun, have now been lost.

Mu Tianbo pointed at Zhou Ding and said, "You heard it too, two of the six gates have been lost, the situation is hopeless, let go and let me go!" But Zhou Ding refused to let go, "Duke, you can't leave!" Mu Tianbo's mind was in a mess, it was hopeless to defend the city, and he wanted to escape but couldn't. He felt as if an invisible big hand was tightly strangling his throat, making it difficult to breathe and his mind confused.

At this time, Yu Xipeng was also anxious. He yelled at Zhou Ding: "The city gate is lost, the city is trapped, why don't you run away and wait for death?" Zhou Ding argued: "We may win if we counterattack." Yu Xipeng was so angry that his eyes turned red and his voice trembled: "You...you are the traitor!" Zhou Ding was so angry that he jumped to his feet and scolded him for slander.

Mu Tianbo was in the midst of this chaos, feeling mixed emotions. He looked at Zhou Ding and Yu Xipeng, who were arguing with each other. He knew he couldn't just give up, but the situation before him made him feel unprecedentedly confused and helpless. He didn't know what to do, and could only watch the city he loved fall into the hands of the enemy.

"Shut up!" Mu Tianbo suddenly shouted, his voice carrying unquestionable majesty, like thunder, causing pain in the eardrums of those around him. His eyes were like torches, flashing with a firm and resolute light, as if he could see through the deepest fear in people's hearts.

The enemy was approaching, and there was chaos all around, with noise and shouting intertwined, as if the whole world was in chaos. Tianbo held the horse whip tightly in his left hand, and the whip was like a sharp sword in his hand, ready to swing at the enemy at any time. He had drawn a long knife in his right hand, and the sharp blade flashed coldly in the sun, pointing directly at Zhou Ding's neck. He said sternly: "If you don't let go, don't blame me for being cruel."

Zhou Ding not only refused to obey, but even more stubbornly tied the reins around his wrists, as if he was going to fight a life-and-death battle with Tianbo. Tianbo was extremely angry and swung his knife. The blade lightly scratched Zhou Ding's neck, and a blood flower instantly bloomed on his neck, bright and dazzling. He covered the wound in disbelief, his face as pale as paper, his body fell to the ground weakly, his eyes full of astonishment and unwillingness. He never thought that Tianbo would be so determined, and he never thought that he would die here.

With a "thump", Zhou Ding's body fell into a pool of blood, and the blood dyed the ground red, and also dyed Tianbo's heart red. Tianbo wiped the blood off his face, looked at Zhou Ding's body with contempt, put away his long knife, waved his whip, and galloped towards the direction of Xiaoxi Gate. His back looked lonely and firm in the sunset, as if he was carrying the fate of the entire Mu Palace.

When Mu Tianze and Tianrun learned the news, the Mu Palace was in chaos. Everyone was shocked. They didn't expect Tianbo to abandon his family and leave alone! Chen, Jiao, Xia and other female relatives were packing their belongings while crying, their eyes were full of fear and helplessness. The two young children surrounded Jiao, looking at each other with tears in their eyes, as if they didn't understand what this sudden change meant. Although the eldest son Mu Zhongxian was also crying, he held back his tears. There was a firm light in his eyes, as if he was ready to face the future.

Jiao looked at her two sons, feeling confused, not knowing what their future would be. They were lucky to escape, otherwise they would have died in the chaos. She held the two children's hands tightly, as if she wanted to pass all her strength to them.

Tianze shouted anxiously outside the door: "Mom, sister-in-law, money and property are only external to our body. Saving your life is the most important thing! Let's go!" There was a bit of anxiety and helplessness in his voice, as if he was also feeling guilty for not being able to protect his family.

Chen stroked the jade bracelet in her arms and sighed, "Husband and wife are birds of the same forest, but they fly away separately when disaster strikes. I didn't expect that even my own son would do the same, leaving alone without caring about his family." Her eyes were full of disappointment and heartache, as if she had lost all hope in this world. This sentence once again made Jiao and Xia burst into tears, and they hugged each other tightly, as if they were looking for a trace of warmth and comfort in this chaotic world.

Tianze tried to persuade her again: "Mom, don't say anything. My eldest brother has the military seal and his life and death are not a big deal, but if these things fall into the hands of the enemy, Yunnan will be in danger!" There was firmness and determination in his voice, as if he was ready to face everything.

After hearing this, Chen sighed and sternly ordered them to stop packing and leave immediately. She knew that now was not the time to be sad, and only by escaping from this dangerous place as soon as possible could the bloodline of the Mu family be preserved.

Jiao and Xia did not dare to delay and walked out of the yard quickly. Tianze and Tianrun had already prepared carriages and horses, and more than a hundred servants stood by. They were all the benefactors of the Mu family in the past, and now they were protecting the women regardless of their lives. The women hurriedly got on the carriage and the carriage sped away. Their eyes were full of fear and anxiety, but more of it was determination and expectation for the future.

Chen opened the curtains and looked back at Prince Mu's mansion. This mansion carried the Mu family's 200-year heritage. Now they might never meet again. Before she could sigh, the sound of iron hooves in the distance brought her back to reality. She knew that the enemy had caught up with her and she had to escape from this place as soon as possible.

"Mu Tianbo is plotting a rebellion! Sha Dingzhou is suppressing the rebellion! Those who surrender will be spared! Those who resist will be killed immediately!" The Sha army's cavalry chased and appeased the people, their voices were like thunder, shocking people. When they caught a glimpse of the fleeing women, they immediately shouted and chased after them, as if they wanted to catch them all in one fell swoop.

How can the speed of carriages and horses be comparable to that of war horses? As the pursuers gradually approached, Tianze waved his arms and led more than 30 servants to fight against the enemy to delay time, while Tianrun protected his family and headed west to try to escape from Xiaoxi Gate. Because Chen Dajing was guarding this gate and there were thousands of Tusi soldiers outside the city who were trusted reinforcements by Prince Mu's Palace, they knew that only by escaping from Xiaoxi Gate could they have a chance of survival.

The horseman's whip swung like lightning through the streets and alleys, and the enemy cavalry appeared and disappeared, as if they would pounce at any time. Tianrun kept sending people to stop the pursuers, and his eyes flashed with determination, as if he was ready to fight the enemy to the death.

When they came to a street in front of Xiaoxi Gate, they saw five or six fully armored enemy cavalrymen rushing over. The servants rushed forward and four of them fell off their horses in an instant. Tianrun knew the situation was critical, so he drew his sword and shouted, "Don't worry about me! Get out of the city!" His voice was full of determination and tragedy, as if he was ready to sacrifice himself.

The groom looked back at Tianrun and whipped his horse more urgently to rush forward. He knew that now was not the time to hesitate, and only by escaping the city as soon as possible could the bloodline of the Mu family be preserved.

Tianrun charged at the enemy cavalry alone. His warhorse seemed to sense his master's determination, and rushed at the enemy cavalry like an arrow from a bow. When the two sides approached, Tianrun swung his sword and the two horses crossed each other. Unfortunately, Tianrun fell to the ground and injured his thigh. The armor could not protect him in actual combat. (End of this chapter)