The prince is more stable

Chapter 570 Midnight Ambush
He hurried back to his mansion, and as soon as he arrived at the door on horseback, he saw the three girls, Nian Nian and Niaoniao, waiting outside, standing on tiptoe to look at the way they came.

Seeing Zhao Xiaoqian and his group coming, the three girls, Nianyu's eyes lit up and they quickly stepped forward to greet them.

Before Zhao Xiaoqian could get off his horse, the three women hugged his thighs and refused to let go.

The two Japanese sisters hugged him on both sides, but Niao Niao pinched his butt hard, tears flashing in her eyes, and cursed him hatefully as she pinched.

"You've been away for several months, and you haven't even sent a letter home! What do you think of us? You couldn't even send someone to pass on a message. You made us worry about you every day at home, wondering how your troubles in Bianjing are going. You bastard, bastard..."

Zhao Xiaoqian sighed with some shame.

Indeed, after beheading 42 officials last time, Zhao Xiaoqian knew that the matter was of great importance. He hurriedly said goodbye to the three women and rushed to Bianliang.

During this period of time, he was busy solving problems in Bian Jing. Just after he finished solving them, the Liao Kingdom attacked the border from three directions. He had to lead his troops through the city without entering and hurried to the front line to command and deploy the war against the Liao Kingdom.

Zhao Xiaoqian really couldn't take care of everything in the rear. It wasn't that he didn't have them in his heart, but things happened one after another. He originally planned to send someone to deliver a message, but he thought that the war might be resolved soon, and then he would rush back to see them in person. Wouldn't that be much warmer than a letter?

After getting off the horse, Zhao Xiaoqian, regardless of the fact that everyone was watching in the street outside, stretched out his arms and hugged the three girls. The two Japanese sisters were very well-behaved and let him hold them in his arms without moving, but Niao Niao was still angry and twisted and struggled in his arms uncooperatively.

"I was wrong, but I was indeed too busy. Niao Niao, you should know that there are many things in the Song Dynasty that need my attention, especially this time fighting against the Liao people. The situation is serious and I really have no time to be distracted..." Zhao Xiaoqian said softly, looking at Niao Niao in his arms.

Niao Niao's struggle suddenly stopped. After all, she was a woman who knew the big picture and was well aware of Zhao Xiaoqian's importance in the Song Dynasty. Such a pillar of the country could not be idle, especially since the government of the Song Dynasty had handed the safety of the entire northern border into his hands. He really could not take care of the love affairs of his men.

"Forget it, it's good that the master hasn't forgotten us sisters. I'm just afraid that one day when the master returns to Zhending City, he will meet us sisters on the street with a confused look on his face and can't remember who we are. That would be our sisters' sorrow..." Niao Niao said with some dissatisfaction.

Zhao Xiaoqian laughed heartily: "When I'm old and confused, I might not even remember you. I used my brain too much when I was young, and I'll probably get dementia when I'm old. I won't even be able to control my poop and pee. Maybe I'll even need you to help me poop and pee..."

Niao Niao burst into laughter and said, "If there really is a day when I can grow old with you, my sister and I will be willing to serve you. No matter what you become, I will work hard for you without complaint."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and hugged them tighter.

Smelling the delicate orchid fragrance emanating from their hair, Zhao Xiaoqian took a deep breath and murmured, "It's great that you're here."

The three women looked up at him in confusion.

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled slightly and did not explain.

If Di Zi had not reacted in time during the Liao attack, Zhending City might have been captured by Yelu Otera's army. The fate of the three women, Nianyu, would have been unimaginable.

Now, the people he should protect are not lost. They are alive in his arms, and their every frown and smile still makes his heart beat.

I didn’t realize it on ordinary days, but when I almost lost my lover, I realized how precious he was. At this moment, the happiness was even stronger.

Zhao Xiaoqian felt extremely fortunate that he had no regrets in his life.

"Let's go home and have a big meal first. We've been eating dry food for a whole day and night, and our mouths are empty." Zhao Xiaoqian hugged the three girls and walked towards the mansion.

A big meal was a given, and the food was prepared by the chef in the mansion. Niao Niao wanted to cook it herself to show her gratitude, but Zhao Xiaoqian quickly grabbed her.

Last time, she burned down the entire kitchen in the mansion, and the prince and his family of four were almost left homeless. This is a lesson we should learn from. He will never let her get close to the kitchen even if he kills her.

It was Zhao Xiaoqian's idea to hold the family dinner in the bedroom. The door was closed and the four of them could eat whatever they wanted without the need for servants or maids to serve them.

As they ate, something started to go wrong. The room was too hot, and the four of them were wearing less and less clothes as they ate.

Then, unspeakable sounds came one after another, and it took more than an hour for them to stop.

Zhao Xiaoqian was sweating all over, lying on his back with clear eyes looking at the beams, pondering the origin of the universe and the ultimate mystery of philosophy.

The three girls, Nian Nian and others, endured their fatigue and wiped for him, cleaning up the messy battlefield. Zhao Xiaoqian lay motionless like a dead fish.

After cleaning, the three girls hugged him tenderly, while Niao Niao simply lay on top of him and gently bit his earlobe.

"Sir, have all the troubles been resolved when you returned to Bian Jing this time?" asked Niao Niao.

"It's solved. It's not a big problem. Turning things around will be easy."

Niao Niao blinked and said, "There have been many rumors in Zhending City these days. The people are in a panic. They all say that the Liao people are attacking and that the peaceful days will not last long..."

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and said, "Don't listen to those unreliable rumors. Your husband's words are the correct official news."

"Well, I heard that your Excellency was ordered to lead the army to fight against the Liao people, but I don't know how the battle went. Your Excellency suddenly returned to the city today. Could it be that the Liao people are coming to attack Zhending City?"

Zhao Xiaoqian smiled and said, "That's more or less what I meant. However, the Liao army shouldn't be able to reach Zhending City. I've already made arrangements. Don't worry, Zhending City is as solid as a rock. The people and merchants in the city can eat and drink as they please, and discuss military and national affairs to satisfy their cravings." Niao Niao immediately smiled with relief and said, "The Song Dynasty is fortunate to have you here, otherwise the people would have gone through countless border disasters and catastrophes. It was you who kept the enemy out of the country. The people of Zhending City remember your kindness."

"Don't worry about military and national affairs, ladies. I'll take care of the outside world. If one day I really can't handle it, I will take you away in advance and will not abandon you."

Zhao Xiaoqian suddenly reached out and touched her flat abdomen, and said with a smile: "Your mission is to get me pregnant as soon as possible and give birth to a baby. I like both boys and girls."

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Late at night, Yellow River ferry.

The 30,000 Liao troops under Yelu Otera marched south for two days. On the way, they encountered many attacks from the local Song army and the regiments of the township army, and killed many Song soldiers. When they were less than 200 miles away from Daming Prefecture, Yelu Otera suddenly ordered the entire army to change course to the west, cross the Yellow River to the west, and head straight for Zhending City.

Even the Liao army generals under his command were shocked by this order, and they all went into the tent to inquire the reason.

When they originally set out from Hejian Prefecture, Yelu Otera clearly told his generals that the target of attack was Daming Prefecture of the Song Dynasty. The generals studied maps and discussed tactics every day during the march, and made full preparations for the attack on Daming Prefecture.

As a result, after two days of marching, Yelu Otera suddenly changed his target, which was really unacceptable to the Liao army generals.

At first, they thought that Yelu Otera had secretly tampered with Yelu Hongji's order. Until more and more generals in the tent questioned it, Yelu Otera took out a secret order with a cold face and circulated it with the generals.

The Liao generals suddenly realized.

It turned out that the Liao emperor’s target was not Daming Prefecture at all, but Zhending City.

The so-called attack on Daming Prefecture was nothing but a smokescreen released by Yelu Otera to mislead the Song army's decision-making and trick them into making wrong judgments. Yelu Otera's 30,000-strong army would transform into a surprise force overnight and raid Zhending Prefecture with lightning speed.

The Liao army's real goal was kept secret by the Liao emperor and Yelu Otera. Not only did the Song army not know it, but even the generals within the Liao army did not know it.

Now that the Liao army was only more than 200 miles away from Zhending City, Yelu Otera no longer had to hide the truth. He immediately ordered his troops to cross the Yellow River to the west and head straight for Zhending City.

Yelu Otera also told the generals that he had sent hundreds of people in disguise to infiltrate Zhending City in advance, waiting for the troops to arrive at the city gates and light the signal fires. Then, people in the city would create chaos and seize the city gates, making it easy to capture the city.

With Yelu Otera's words, the Liao generals felt relieved and comfortable, and Yelu Otera also showed a relaxed smile on his face.

Everything is under control, why would he be unhappy?

As long as Zhending City is captured, not only will the situation between Song and Liao be reversed, but Zhao Xiaoqian's personal myth will also be shattered. The Song court will definitely hold him accountable. Even if this person is reinstated by the Song emperor, he will soon be brought to the dust and will never be able to rise again.

At the Yellow River ferry, Yelu Otera ordered the collection of hundreds of boats, both large and small, in advance.

The 30,000 Liao troops did not set up camp at night and continued to march quickly. It was already late at night when they arrived at the ferry.

There were countless fishing boats and bamboo rafts moored at the ferry terminal. The Liao army soldiers held their swords in one hand and stared at the boatmen. Under the threat of their lives, the boatmen made bitter faces and allowed the Liao army to board the boats with trepidation, helping them cross the Yellow River one trip at a time.

Yelu Otera was the last group to board the boat. On the small fishing boat, Yelu Otera and the huge general flag behind him fluttered in the wind. Unfortunately, the fishing boat was too small, too broken and too shabby. The huge general flag looked a bit ridiculous with this small broken boat.

Yelu Otera was standing on the fishing boat, full of high spirits. He believed that with a quick march, he should be able to reach Zhending City before sunset tomorrow. As long as the city was captured, he, Yelu Otera, would be famous in history and would be highly regarded by Yelu Hongji from then on.

His wealth and glory depend on this battle.

"Pass the order down. After the army crosses the river, they will set up camp by the water and set off again at noon tomorrow." Yelu Wutera gave the order.

The fishing boat docked, and Yelu Otera went ashore. He looked around and saw that the Liao army soldiers had begun to set up tents on the shore and scouts were sent out to patrol the surroundings. Yelu Otera nodded with satisfaction.

So far, everything is under his control. He has fully utilized the advantages of the Liao cavalry. They come and go like the wind and as fast as lightning. They temporarily change their routes and launch surprise attacks over hundreds of miles. It would be unfair if Zhending City is not broken this time.

The personal guards had already set up the tent. Yelu Otera, looking tired, was about to go into the tent to sleep. When he was about to enter the tent, he suddenly stopped.

Just a moment ago, his heartbeat had a brief palpitation, and an inexplicable sense of uneasiness arose from the depths of his heart, like the fear of an animal before a natural disaster.

Yelu Otera's eyes suddenly became panic-stricken, and he subconsciously looked around, trying to find the source of his inexplicable panic.

"What's going on?" Yelu Otera's body began to tremble, a tremor that was not controlled by his brain.

"Someone come, someone come!" Yelu Wutera decided to trust his inexplicable intuition, and his tone was a little panicked.

"Send out a few more scouts and conduct a thorough search within a ten-mile radius for any movement! Go!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp and shrill arrow shot up into the clouds and suddenly exploded in the night sky. A beautiful and brilliant firework was reflected in Yelu Otera's frightened pupils.

(End of this chapter)